2014 Medical Market Tracker

This tracker provides an outlook on semiconductor devices used in medical electronics. Forecasts are provided by application, region, and by product type. Demand for products used in medical electronics is one of the driving markets in the industrial segment for semiconductors. Consumer electronics, such as PCs and mobile phones, are constantly being upgraded to faster, more efficient chips and do not typically last on the market for more than a few years before they are due for an improved alternative. Furthermore, demand for consumer electronics is always changing and competition is high between manufacturers to provide the newest technology to customers. Comparatively, designs for medical electronics require longevity; they often need to last through a government approval process, which can be lengthy, and require a lifespan in some applications of as much as a decade. Despite the long lifetimes of most chips in the medical field, it is a large and quickly growing industry as technology continues to advance.

Significant Findings

Table 1.1: Worldwide Industrial Semiconductor Revenue Forecast by Market
Table 1.2: Worldwide Medical Semiconductor Market Forecast
Table 1.3: Worldwide Medical Semiconductor Revenue Forecast by Segment
Table 1.4: Worldwide Medical Electronics Revenue Forecast by Segment
Table 1.5: Worldwide Medical Electronics Shipment Forecast by Segment