DigiTimes heard shipments of USB 3.0 driver chip shipments are expected to reach 25 million units worldwide. USB 3.0 driver chip shipments are expected to reach 25 million units worldwide, with 20 million units used in motherboards and others in notebook products, according to industry sources.
Currently, ASMedia, a subsidiary of Asustek Computer, is offering prices of US$2-3 for its USB 3.0 solution, a lot lower than NEC's solution which costs US$6-8, according to previous reports.