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Passive & Interconnecting Electronic Components Market Worth $257.3 Billion By 2027

The global passive and interconnecting electronic components market size is estimated to reach USD 257.3 billion by 2027, registering a CAGR of 5.3% from 2020 to 2027, according to a new study by Grand View Research, Inc. Electronic components play an essential role in several verticals, including IT and telecommunication, consumer electronics, automotive, aerospace and defense, and healthcare. These components form an indispensable part of an electronic system and helps it to function automatically. Moreover, the rapidly surging demand for consumer electronic goods and household appliances such as smartphones, laptops, digital cameras, and air conditioners is expected to fuel market growth over the forthcoming years.

The rising need for enhanced data speed among consumers, businesses, and industries has enabled key telecom operators such as AT&T Inc., Verizon Communications, China Mobile Limited, and KT Corp. to install 5G network infrastructure in order to deliver seamless connectivity to their customers. With a significant surge in demand for telecom equipment and network devices to build 5G network infrastructure, it is anticipated to augment the adoption of passive and interconnecting electronic components during the forecast period. Moreover, rapidly building data centers across worldwide has stimulated the demand for network devices. As a result, it is expected to boost market growth from 2020 to 2027.

The rapidly evolving technologies such as robotics and sensors-based systems for industrial applications to improve the overall productivity and operational efficiencies is further estimated to augment the demand for passive and interconnecting components. Furthermore, wearables such as smartwatches, virtual reality (VR) headsets, and fitness bands are gaining popularity among consumers. Also, consumers are spending a massive amount on their health and entertainment. As a result, it has accelerated the demand for aforementioned wearable devices among consumers. This, in turn, is anticipated to surge the adoption of passive and interconnecting electronic components from 2020 to 2027. Additionally, voluminous patient data, coupled with investments made by the governments and private players worldwide for establishing state-of-the-art healthcare facilities, has augmented the adoption of high-tech medical equipment and connected devices. As a result, the demand for passive and interconnecting electronic components is expected to surge globally over the forecast period.

Furthermore, the Covid-19 outbreak has affected the production and trade (imports and exports) in many countries across the globe, therefore, it is anticipated to restrict market growth over the forecast period.

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Further key findings from the report suggest:

  • In India, the market is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 8.3% from 2020 to 2027, owing to the soaring capital spending by key electronic goods and home appliances manufacturers in view of setting up their manufacturing facilities in the country
  • The capacitors segment attained the highest market size, approximately USD 30.0 billion in 2019. The significant market size is attributed to the robust rise in the demand for several types of capacitors to be fabricated in numerous electronic devices such as vehicle automation systems, robotics, and consumer electronic devices
  • Significantly growing deployment of 5G network infrastructure coupled with surging adoption of network devices for data centers is estimated to boost the IT and telecommunication segment during the forecast period
  • The connectors/sockets segment is anticipated to showcase a considerable growth from 2020 to 2027, owing to its proliferating demand across various applications, including data processing, infotainment, and automation
  • Various prominent players in the market are strategically focusing on introducing new products to intensify their market share and expand their product portfolios.

GaN Semiconductor Devices Market Size Worth $5.85 Billion By 2027

The global GaN semiconductor devices market size is expected to reach USD 5.85 billion by 2027, registering a CAGR of 19.8% from 2020 to 2027, according to a new study conducted by Grand View Research, Inc. The market growth can be attributed to the increasing applications of gallium nitride (GaN) in a wide range of semiconductor devices. Additionally, rapid technological advancements in GaN-based semiconductors are also anticipated to promote market growth. The demand for wireless communication devices, primarily in defense communication, is expected to drive the demand. Gallium nitride technology is being widely implemented in the development of amplifiers used in wireless communication, such as Class E, Class F, and Class C power amplifiers.

Aerospace and defense technology companies such as L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Northrop Grumman Corporation; and BAE Systems are collaborating with government agencies for incorporating gallium nitride semiconductors in the military and radar applications. For instance, in February 2012, Northrop Grumman Corporation opened its Advanced Technology Laboratory for developing gallium nitride semiconductors for critical military programs. The company, along with the U.S. government, has invested over USD 300 million for developing and integrating GaN semiconductors in military systems for enhancing the capabilities of space, aircraft, and ground defense communication systems. These factors are expected to drive the demand for GaN semiconductors across wireless applications.

In recent years, the demand for gallium nitride semiconductor devices has increased in electric vehicle supply equipment such as onboard charging stations and EV charging kiosks. The lower switching frequency range of GaN devices makes them suitable for use in GaN-based DC-to-DC converters that are used in onboard charging stations, which bodes well for the market growth. Furthermore, the ongoing research and development activities worldwide aimed at the increased adoption of GaN devices in electric vehicles are anticipated to positively impact market growth. For instance, in October 2019, Nagoya University launched an electric car that entirely uses gallium nitride semiconductor devices and named it All GaN Vehicle. This vehicle is 20% more efficient than the current electric vehicles developed using SiC-based devices. On the contrary, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has largely impacted the sales and deployment of gallium nitride semiconductor devices in 2020. This impact is further anticipated to be witnessed in the coming years.

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Further key findings from the report suggest:

  • The gallium nitride radio frequency devices segment is expected to record the highest CAGR from 2020 to 2027 as a result of the growing demand for these devices in military applications such as Electronic Warfare (EW) systems and Active Electronically-Steered Array (AESA) radars
  • The power ICs segment is anticipated to record a high CAGR over the forecast period as a result of the increasing demand for power converters used in data centers that run on high-voltage DC power distribution architecture
  • The 8-inch wafer segment is anticipated to experience high traction owing to the rising use of these wafers in automotive applications such as Infotainment Head Unit (IHU) and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
  • The growing popularity of autonomous vehicles is boosting the demand for LiDAR sensors in driverless navigation systems, which is anticipated to be a major factor driving the growth of the automotive segment over the forecast period
  • Asia Pacific is expected to emerge as the fastest-growing regional segment, owing to the increasing demand for efficient and high-performance RF components and a surge in electric vehicle production in countries such as China, Japan, and South Korea

Flexible Printed Circuit Boards Market Size Worth $26.8 Billion By 2025

The global flexible printed circuit boards market size is projected to reach USD 26.8 billion by 2025, expanding at a CAGR of 11.2% over the forecast period, according to a study published by Grand View Research, Inc. Growing demand for compact and flexible electronic devices is the major factor driving demand for flexible Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) worldwide. Regulated demand from the IT and telecom sector in view of growing need for circuits with higher data processing speed and higher working temperature is further augmenting the growth.

Flexible printed circuit boards (FPCBs) are thin and lightweight and can save up to 60% of the space and weight in comparison to rigid printed circuit boards. In addition, benefits offered in terms of durability and cost has further augmented their adoption across different end use industries. Demand for miniature, flexible electronics in automotive industry for use in advanced navigation displays and other automotive electronics has had positive impact on the demand.

Flexible PCBs are also used in medical equipment and health monitoring devices, such as pacemakers, defibrillators, neuro-stimulation, modulation devices, and external hearing devices. Benefits offered in terms of packaging flexibility and performance are expected to augment adoption of flexible printed circuit boards across multiple industry verticals. Companies are emphasizing on attaining advances in the fabrication technology and material substrates used to manufacture flexible PCBs. Various manufacturers offer tailored and/or dedicated flexible printed circuit boards as per the specifications led by the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).

The adoption of flexible printed circuit boards has surged over the last few years on account of growing awareness among OEMs regarding the superior benefits offered by flexible PCBs, in terms of weight, circuit complexity (elimination of mechanical connectors), wiring errors, and operating temperature range among others.

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Further key findings from the study suggest:

  • The double-sided circuit segment held the largest flexible PCBs market share of approximately 45% in terms of revenue in 2018. This is due to the superior elasticity in terms shape restoration and greater efficiency offered by these circuits
  • The consumer electronics segment dominated the market in 2018 and is projected to expand at the fastest CAGR over the forecast period, owing to the rising popularity of wearables and proliferation of consumer electronics like laptops and smartphones among others
  • Asia Pacific is expected to account for the largest market share followed by North America during the forecast period. The regional growth is accredited to the huge consumer electronics market and high concentration of electronic manufacturers in countries, such as China, Japan, and South Korea
  • Key players operating in the flexible printed circuit boards market include AT&S, Benchmark Electronics, Cicor Management AG, Eltek Ltd, TTM Technologies, IEC Electronics, and Flex Ltd

High-k and ALD/CVD Metal Precursors Market Worth $789.8 Million By 2025

The global high-k and ALD/CVD metal precursors market size is projected to reach USD 789.8 million by 2025 expanding at a CAGR of 8.3% from 2019 to 2025, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The trend of miniaturization of semiconductor and electronic devices and the need for enhancing their performance are expected to drive the market.

Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) is the subclass of the Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) process, which is used to manufacture thin films. The ALD method is used for depositing multi-component thin films by co-injecting precursors, such as Hf and Si, for forming a single layer, homogenous film used in several applications, such as self-aligned patterning, 3D NAND, and FinFET. The ALD process has the ability to create metal, as well as dielectric, films based on the precursor requirements.

Insulator materials with high dielectric constant (k) play a vital role in modern semiconductor devices and are used for insulating gates from channels in transistors and decoupling filter capacitor to protect microcircuits from unwanted noise. They are also used in the capacitors that store memory bits in DRAM. Moreover, high-k and ALD/CVD metal precursors play a critical role in Very-Large-Scale Integration (VLSI) technology and in the scaling of semiconductor devices to 10 nm and beyond nodes. High-k insulators are required to maintain the capacitance of smaller semiconductor devices.

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Further key findings from the study suggest:

  • The global high-k and ALD/CVD metal precursors market was valued at USD 456.5 million in 2018 and is estimated register a CAGR of 8.3% from 2019 to 2025
  • The interconnect segment accounted for the largest share of the market in 2018 and is expected to reach over USD 394.9 million by 2025
  • Asia Pacific led the market in 2018 and is expected to witness the fastest CAGR over the forecast period due to high demand for high-k and ALD/CVD metal precursors and rapid growth of electronics industry in China, India, and many South East Asian countries
  • Some of the key companies in the market include Air Liquide; Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.; Praxair; Merck KGaAS; AFC Hitech; and Dow Chemical Company

Electronic Contract Manufacturing & Design Services Market Worth $788.9 Billion By 2027

The global electronic contract manufacturing and design services market size is expected to reach USD 788.9 billion by 2027, registering a CAGR of 8.5% over the forecast period, according to a new study by Grand View Research, Inc. The electronics industry is highly competitive in nature owing to the increasing complexity of electronic products and rising pressure on OEMs for reducing costs. Moreover, decreased product lifecycles have upped the demand for better contract manufacturing capabilities and related services. To achieve the same, OEMs are seeking support from contract manufacturers, which in turn, is driving the market over the forecast period.

OEMs subcontract with Electronics Manufacturing Service (EMS) companies and benefit from their expertise in design, manufacturing, and supply chain management. Furthermore, reduced initial investments and increased operational efficiencies allow OEMs to focus on their core competencies. This has led to surging demand for electronic contract manufacturing and design services by OEMs. Moreover, the establishment of in-house manufacturing units is a key challenge faced by majority of OEMs. Thus outsourcing is a preferred option to keep pace with increasing competition.

The market is projected to witness significant growth due to rising demand from end-use industries, including healthcare, aerospace and defense, IT and Telecom, and automotive. The healthcare industry is expected to witness substantial growth owing to the increasing demand for medical devices. Surging need for optimizing resources and technological developments in manufacturing facilities have led to increased adoption of EMS among end-use industries.

Asia Pacific dominated the market in 2019 and is anticipated to account for largest market share over the forecast period. This is attributed to availability of low-cost labor and raw materials in the region. China accounted for more than 33% share in 2019 in the region. In North America, the growth of the market is attributed to increasing number of medical institutes and R&D centers working on advanced diagnostic products.

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Further key findings from the report suggest:

  • The market is expected to witness a healthy growth owing to rising need for resource optimization and growing developments in manufacturing technology
  • Electronics manufacturing segment accounted for the largest market share in 2019. However, electronics design and engineering services segment is projected to witness highest growth rate over the forecast period owing to surging inclination of OEMs towards outsourcing of contract manufacturing and designing services
  • On the basis of end-use, the IT and telecom sector held the dominant revenue share in 2019. However, non-technical sectors such as healthcare, automotive, and aerospace and defense are expected to witness noteworthy growth over the forecast period owing to rising outsourcing trends in these industries
  • Asia Pacific accounted for over 45% share of the overall revenue in 2019 and is expected to dominate the electronic contract manufacturing and design services market over the forecast period owing to high availability of raw materials and low-cost labor in the region
  • Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.; Flextronics International, Ltd.; Jabil Circuit, Inc.; Sanmina Corporation; and Benchmark Electronics, Inc. are some of the key market players that captured a significant share in 2019.

Silicon Photonics Market Size Worth $918.3 Million By 2025

The global silicon photonics market size is expected to reach USD 918.3 million by 2025, according to a new report conducted by Grand View Research, Inc. The rapid emergence of commercial and consumer electronics applications is anticipated to revolutionize the market by 2025.

The IT and telecommunication application segment would dominate the sector in terms of market size over the forecast period. Silicon photonics devices find commercial applications in high-performance computers and data center applications. The silicon photonics technology offers a cost-effective and reliable solution to commercial applications.

The key value chain components for the silicon photonics system include raw material suppliers, component manufacturers (chip and optical interconnect fabrication firms), Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), server system distributors, and end-use segments. Silicon photonics has been a significant research arena since the last decade on account of potential benefits of the optoelectronics integration.

The market can be categorized based on application types into consumer electronics, IT & telecommunication, commercial, defense & security, and healthcare & life science verticals. Silicon photonics devices find commercial applications in high-performance computers and data center applications.

Small size and cost-effectiveness are the ideal features desired from silicon photonics, which is largely driving the growth of the silicon photonics market. Vendors provide solutions across a wide range of industries, such as mobile broadband Internet access, high-performance computing, data center and enterprise networking, and metro and long haul data communications, among many others.

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Further key findings from the report suggest:

  • The industry is predicted to grow as the products would rapidly gain traction. This is attributed to the ability of products to be incorporated in different application areas, such as IT and telecommunication, consumer electronics, and commercial.
  • The increasing demand for active optical cables, optical multiplexers, and optical attenuators provides numerous growth opportunities as they offer considerable options to attain low-cost economies
  • The North American region dominated the marketplace, accounting for the largest global silicon photonics market share (in terms of revenue) in 2015
  • The key industry participants include Cisco Systems Inc., Finisar Corporation, Intel Corporation, Mellanox Technologies, and Molex Incorporated

Electron Microscope Market Worth $5.7 Billion by 2025

The global electron microscope market size is expected to reach USD 5.7 billion by 2025, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. It is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 7.4% over the forecast period. Rising investment in research and increasing use of electron microscopes in industries such as semiconductors, life sciences, and materials research Industries is anticipated to boost the market growth. Developing countries offer new investment avenues to the global market giants. The developing infrastructure and increasing research investments are driving the demand for advanced medical devices in these countries.

Microscopes are used extensively in the field of semiconductors. In the field of life sciences, they can be used in clinical trials, toxicology, pathology, diagnosis of diseases, and various other sub disciplines. Microscopy can also be used for characterization of materials, to study their internal structures, and various other applications. They are used in forensics, food industry, healthcare, and chemical among other industries.

Few of the key players in the electron microscopes market are Nikon Metrology Inc.; Thermo Fisher Scientific.; ZEISS, International; JEOL Ltd.; Angstrom Advanced Inc.; Hirox Europe Ltd.; and Hitachi High-Technologies Europe GmbH. Regional and service portfolio expansions and mergers and acquisitions are the key strategic undertakings adopted by these players. For instance, in June 2018, Thermo Fischer Scientific acquired electron microscope software console from Roper technologies.

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Further key findings from the study suggest:

  • The global electron microscopes market was valued at USD 3.2 billion in 2017 and is expected to grow lucratively over the forecast period
  • Scanning electron microscope segment is anticipated to expand at the fastest CAGR over the forecast period
  • Life sciences segment captured the largest market share in 2017
  • Nanotechnology is expected to witness the fastest CAGR during the forecast period owing to increasing investments
  • Asia Pacific is expected to exhibit high growth over the forecast period owing to rising investments from global market players.

IGBT And Super Junction MOSFET Market Is Expected To Reach USD 10.74 Billion By 2020

The global IGBT And Super Junction MOSFET Market is expected to reach USD 10.74 billion by 2020, according to a new study by Grand View Research, Inc. The need for high energy efficiency coupled with green initiatives is expected to be the key market driver over the forecast period. Changing consumer preferences have led to high demand for electric vehicles, which is also expected to drive power electronics adoption, and thus the IGBT & super junction MOSFET market.

The data center market has witnessed growth, which has spurred data center UPS market growth across organizations. High renewable energy demand has led to increased installation of wind turbines, which is expected to favorably impact the global market. The availability of alternatives to these products may restrain market growth over the next six years. Growing smart grid infrastructure is expected to serve as a considerable growth opportunity for companies operating in the market.

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Further key findings from the study suggest:

  • IGBT accounted for the majority of the overall market in 2013; this can be attributed to the significant IGBT module market. These modules are used in inverter applications, and enabling equipment miniaturization is expected to be the key driving factor for this segment. Reduced heat dissipation along with higher efficiency is expected to fuel the super junction MOSFET market over the next six years.
  • Electric and hybrid electric vehicles are expected to witness the highest growth over the forecast period. IGBT is largely used in these vehicles as compared to its counterpart, which is mainly on account of low cost and a considerable number of application areas such as in lighting and infotainment. The proliferation of consumer electronics has positively impacted the converters/chargers segment. 
  • Asia Pacific is expected to remain the dominant regional market over the next six years; it accounted for over 35% of the market share in 2013. High demand for efficient power semiconductors across end-use industries is expected to fuel the regional market over the forecast period.
  • Notable industry participants include Infineon Technologies, STMicroelectronics, Fuji Electric, Vishay Intertechnology, and Mitsubishi Electric. Establishing a strong global presence and a competitive product portfolio are among other key initiatives adopted for sustaining in the market.

Chip-on-Board LED Market Size Worth $9,179.7 Million By 2020

The global chip-on-board LED market size is expected to reach USD 9,179.7 million by 2020, according to a new study by Grand View Research, Inc. Increasing urbanization and infrastructure spending are expected to be the key drivers for market growth over the forecast period. Chip on Board (CoB) LEDs are energy efficient, have greater reliability, and require less space. Furthermore, they offer high intensity and homogenous luminosity, which makes them suitable for high power applications. In recent times, the use of solid lighting technology against traditional lighting has significantly led to increased adoption of COB light-emitting diode (LED).

High demand for CoB LED owing to increased adoption by several lighting application segments to gain benefit over technologies such as CFL and incandescent lighting is also expected to positively impact the global CoB light-emitting diode market over the next six years. Furthermore, advancements in design and cost-saving through economies of scale are expected to provide significant growth opportunities for the market over the forecast period. However, the complex manufacturing process and high price coupled with fluctuating global economic conditions may be a challenge for industry participants.

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Further key findings from the study suggest:

  • The illumination segment dominated the chip-on-board LED market and is expected to be the largest and fastest-growing application over the next six years. This segment accounted for over 45% of the market in 2013, mainly because of COB LEDs’ wide area light-emitting property. The backlighting application segment is expected to grow substantially due to the rise in the number of applications in handheld devices, monitors, and LED televisions.
  • Asia Pacific accounted for over 50% of the global CoB LED market revenue in 2013, and is expected to dominate demand over the forecast period. Further, it is expected to exhibit the fastest growth from 2014 to 2020, owing to government initiatives favoring COB LED adoption and a large number of market participants.
  • Companies operating in the chip onboard light-emitting diode market include Philips LumiLEDs Lighting Company, Cree Inc., Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Citizen Electronics Co. Ltd., Osram Opto Semiconductors GmbH, Everlight Electronics Co. Ltd., Seoul Semiconductor Co. Ltd., Nichia Corporation, Lumens Co. Ltd, LG Innotek Co. Ltd, etc. The market is consolidated in nature, and the development of efficient and cost-effective products is expected to serve as a key growth strategy over the forecast period.

Integrated Passive Devices Market Size Worth $2.64 Billion By 2025

The global integrated passive devices (IPD) market is expected to reach USD 2.64 billion by 2025, according to a new study by Grand View Research, Inc. The growing demand for wireless, electronic, handheld devices is presumed to drive the market growth over the forecast period.

IPD, such as RF devices, facilitate efficient wireless communication and prevent loss of network signals. They are used across several applications including digital & mixed signals, RF transceivers, power amplifiers, MEMS, digital processors, and power management units. The growing penetration of these devices in wireless consumer market can be attributed to the high volume of customers adopting cellular phones and other IoT devices.

The applications of this technology in digital and mixed signals are fewer, but significant. The commercialization of an application is subject to its potential to comply with electrical performance and density requirements of conventional DC-DC converter modules and high-performance silicon digital interposer substrates.

Additionally, custom-designed IPD used in specialty and niche applications, such as GPS tracking and cellular encryption, are expected to drive the growth of the integrated passive devices market. In terms of materials, thin film products are expected to be the next-generation technology benchmarks as they enable higher densities and lower losses. The advancements in sophisticated packaging techniques have resulted in cost-effective IPD and have increased the scope for large-scale commercialization.

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Further key findings from the study suggest:

  • The EMS and EMI protection IPD segment dominated the overall market and accounted for over 9% of the market share in 2015. The growth was attributed to its application in wireless medical devices such as stimulators, cardiac pacemakers, and insulin pumps
  • The automotive end-use segment posed as a key segment and accounted for over USD 276 million of the overall industry revenue in 2015. The cost-effectiveness of IPD lead to their usage in automotive electronics applications such as electronic control Unit (ECU), intelligent headlights, and digital speedometers
  • The consumer electronics segment is expected to emerge as the fastest-growing segment with a CAGR of over 13% over the forecasted period, due to the increasing penetration of mobile phones
  • IPDs are presumed to gain traction in the healthcare segment, owing to their use in medical devices, such as pacemakers, enabling size reduction and low power-consumption in the devices
  • The LED lighting segment accounted for over USD 131 million of the overall integrated passive devices market in 2015, due to its growing adoption in commercial applications such as billboards, traffic signals, and glow signs. LED lighting consumes low power and facilitates the abovementioned applications
  • The RF IPD segment is expected to significantly contribute to the industry growth and accounted for over USD 806 million of the global industry revenue in 2015, owing to its extensive usage in POS terminals; thereby, contributing toward digital payment facilities
  • The key industry participants include STATS ChipPAC Ltd., ON Semiconductor, IPDiA, STMicroelectronics, Infineon Technologies AG, Amkor Technology, Inc., and TSMC Ltd.