Semiconductor Unit Shipments To Exceed One Trillion Devices in 2017

Updated forecast expects robust 8.2% average annual semiconductor unit shipment growth through 2019.

Total semiconductor unit shipments (integrated circuits and opto-sensor-discrete, or O-S-D, devices) are forecast to continue their upward march through the current cyclical period and top one trillion units for the first time in 2017 according to IC Insights forecast presented in the 2015 edition of The McClean Report – A Complete Analysis and Forecast of the Integrated Circuit Industry. Semiconductor shipments in excess of one trillion units are forecast to be the new normal beginning in 2017.

Figure 1 shows that semiconductor unit shipments are forecast to increase to 1,024.5 billion devices in 2017 from 32.6 billion in 1978, which amounts to average annual growth of 9.2% over the 39 year period and demonstrates how increasingly dependent the world is on semiconductors. From 2009 to 2014, the average annual growth rate of semiconductor units was 7.6%—somewhat slower than the long-term growth rate—due to global economic uncertainties through that five-year period. Stronger 8.2% annual growth is forecast from 2014 to 2019 as momentum strengthens for electronic systems.

The strongest annual increase in semiconductor unit growth over the time span shown in Figure 1 was 34% in 1984; the biggest decline was 19% in 2001 following the dot-com bust. Semiconductor unit shipments first topped the 100-billion mark in 1987, exceeded 500-billion units for the first time in 2006 and then surpassed 600-billion units in 2007 before the global financial meltdown and recession caused semiconductor shipments to fall in 2008 and 2009, the only time the industry has experienced a back-to-back decline in unit shipments. Semiconductor unit growth then surged 25% in 2010, the second-highest growth rate since 1978. IC Insights forecasts semiconductor unit growth of 10.0% in 2015 and 11.0% in 2016. The semiconductor unit growth rate is forecast to fall to only 3.4% in 2017, enough to push annual shipments beyond one trillion devices for the first time.

Interestingly, the percentage split of IC and O-S-D devices within total semiconductor units has remained fairly steady despite advances in integrated circuit technology and the blending of functions to reduce chip count within systems. In 1978, O-S-D devices accounted for 79% of semiconductor units and ICs represented 21%. Almost 40 years later in 2017, O-S-D devices are forecast to account for 74% of total semiconductor units, compared to 26% for ICs (Figure 2).

Semiconductor Unit Shipments

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Semiconductor Unit Shipments To Exceed One Trillion Devices in 2017

Global Air and Missile Defense Radar Market

ELECTRONICS.CA PUBLICATIONS announces the availability of a new report entitled “Air and Missile Defense Radar (AMDR) Market (by Land-Based Systems, Naval Systems and Airborne Systems) – Global Forecasts and Analysis to 2014 – 2020″.  According to this report, the global air and missile defense radar market is estimated to be $7 billion in 2014 and expected to register a CAGR of 6.82% to reach 10.40 billion in 2020. The main purpose of the air and missile defense radar is to detect early-warning devices. They can spot approaching enemy’s’ airborne systems or missiles at great distances. In case of an attack, early detection of the enemy is critical for a successful defense against an attack. The typical AMDR systems can perform the tasks like surveillance, long range early warning, and ground controlled interceptions; integrated in different platforms in combat warfare.

The U.S. has been the biggest market for the air and missile defense radar system; in respect the recent economic scenario has seen a defense budget cuts in the U.S. market as well. Countries in the Asia-Pacific region like South Korea, Japan and Middle Eastern countries like UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Israel can drive the growth of the market. India and China’s market will be tough to penetrate because of their strict government regulations and indigenous programms. Russia with respect to AMDR market continues to be highly indigenous with all the manufacturing done by Russian companies.

Global market players like Russia, Israel, and U.S. contributes 70% towards the global air and missile defense radar market. Major eastern countries are in constant threat of nuclear and other conventional missile attacks, countries are geared up to increase their air and missile defense; hence, the current market trend is highly opportunistic. The air and missile defense market is highly driven by the latest technology,; Though the current systems are successfully tested by the market players, yet their real-time deployment in war zones is limited.

The overall effectiveness of the mission invariably depends upon AMDR systems and services. As modern warfare becomes more asymmetric in nature it thus increases the need for aerial protection from nuclear and other conventional weapon systems. The range of technologies available with respect to air AMDR systems is increasingly diverse and their rapid evolution is driving the demand for global AMDR systems.

Markets Covered

This radar market research report categorizes the global market on the basis of air and missile defense radar sub-sector, platform, geography, and by country; forecasting revenues, market share, and analyzing trends in each of the sub-sectors.

General Segmentation

Air and Missile Defense Radar Market

On the Basis of Architecture Type:

This market is segmented on the basis of technology across the various architecture types like:

On the basis of Country

The following countries are covered in this report:

1.	United States	10.	Australia
2.	Russia	10.	U.A.E.
3.	United Kingdom	10.	Japan
4.	Germany	12.	South Korea
5.	France	13.	Canada
6.	Indonesia	14.	Brazil
7.	Saudi Arabia	15.	Turkey
8.	India

Stakeholders

• All departments pertaining to AMDR


• Armed services


• Defense system manufacturers


• Defense software providers


• Sub-component manufacturers

Details of the new report,  table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications’ web site.  View the report: Air and Missile Defense Radar (AMDR) Market (by Land-Based Systems, Naval Systems and Airborne Systems) – Global Forecasts and Analysis to 2014 – 2020.

Research report SKU: MA-AS2242

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Global Air and Missile Defense Radar Market

Global G.fast Chips Market Shares, Strategies, and Forecasts

ELECTRONICS.CA PUBLICATIONS announces the availability of a new report entitled “G-fast Chips: Market Shares, Strategies, and Forecasts, Worldwide, 2014 to 2020″. This 2014 g.fast chips market report has 256 pages, is supported with 109 tables & figures. Worldwide G.fast Chip markets are increasingly diversified, poised to achieve significant growth as broadband is used in every industry segment. G.fast is able to make the benefits of broadband available to consumers and support network flexibility for consumers, data centers, and cell tower backbone communications.

G.fast networks are flexible and support broadband that is able to reach. According to the lead author of the team that prepared this research, “The opportunity to participate in G.fast Chips markets is compelling. G.fast provides the ability to leverage outdated copper infrastructure to breathe new life into existing investment. This market is evolving as new G.fast technology and vectoring are implemented. Growth in this market based on technical breakthroughs and innovation. Technology platforms are rapidly evolving.”

End to end broadband networks leverage a combination of optical infrastructure in the long haul and copper infrastructure in the last few meters from the distribution box to the home. Fiber has had rapid advance but does not work in the end, it is too expensive to the home. FTTH is too expensive and DSL continues to be a viable alternative, with DSL set to be replaced at the high end initially by G.fast. Copper based broadband technologies promise to last for a long long time. Though for many years FTTH has threatened to make xDSL obsolete, this has not proven to be the case.

Broadband Internet is used in all corners of the world. It is set to be used by everyone by 2025. There is a lot left to be done. Networking Services Company Akamai says the second quarter of 2014 marks the first time the global average broadband speed jumped over the 4-megabit mark. South Korea occupies the top broadband user category in both average bandwidth (24.6 megabits) and proportion of the population on a broadband connection (95 percent, tied with Bulgaria). Smaller islands, the Philippines, countries with lots of rural areas, like India, are struggling to deliver useful speeds.

The U.S. falls behind East Asia, ranking somewhere in the middle, with the Nordic countries, in terms of broadband speed and penetration. Inside the U.S., Delaware appears well equipped with broadband – the Mid-Atlantic state ranked first in every category: average speed, peak speed, connectivity and even “4K readiness,” referring to the 15 megabit speed that can handle ultra-high-def broadcasts. The slowest US state is Arkansas.

Companies discussed in the 2014-2020 g fast chips market report include Analog Devices, Arris, Broadcom, BroadLight, Cavium, Freescale Semiconductor, Ikanos, Infineon Technologies, IXYS Integrated Circuits Division, Lantiq, Marvell, MediaTek / Ralink Technology, PMC-Sierra, Pulse, Sckipio, Shantou New Tideshine Electron, Shenzhen Chaoyue Electronics Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Sky Foundation, Shenzhen Tianxiaowei Electronics Co., Ltd. and ZTE.

Copper represents an installed infrastructure worth trillions and too expensive to just replace. Fiber is too expensive to use it to replace all the copper. FTTH DSL and G.fast, the copper works in many cases and does not need to be re3placed. xDSL markets will be strong for some long time to come as copper remains a transport line.

G.fast leverages copper infrastructure that is everywhere in the telecommunications network. Copper provide connectivity to all residences. Copper is still the primary wireless backbone transport means, meaning it continues to be vital as new wireless systems continue to expand their markets. It predominates in the local loop, creating demand for systems that are able to support high speed signal transport over copper wire.

Copper based broadband is and will remain for the foreseeable future, the dominant broadband access technology across the globe. Broadband service providers who rely on copper loops for broadband access have to improve broadband performance and extend its life. Choices between DSL technologies and G.fast are based on cost. Fiber technologies are used to come to the curb. DSL and G.fast represent a hybrid rooted in a network planning.

G.fast Chips Market Shares

Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications’ web site.  View the report: G.fast Chips Market Shares, Strategies, and Forecasts, Worldwide, 2014 to 2020.

 

 

 

Partial List of Tables and Figures provided in G.fast Chips Market Shares, Strategies, and Forecasts, Worldwide, 2014 to 2020 research report include:

Table ES-1 25 G.Fast Chip Market Driving Forces 25

Table ES-2 26 Vendor G.Fast Competitive Positioning Factors 26

Figure 2-17 87 DSL and G.fast Copper Infrastructure Subscriber Forecasts, Number, Worldwide, 2014-2020 87

Figure 2-18 88 G.fast Copper Infrastructure Subscriber Forecasts, Number, Worldwide, 2014-2020 88

Table 2-19 90 Broadband G.fast, DSL, Cable Modem, Wireless Device, and Fiber to the Home Subscribers Worldwide, 2014-2020 90

Table 2-20 95 Ethernet Market Aspects 95

Figure 2-21 96 Explosion of Protocols 96

Figure 2-22 98 Broadband Services Typical Speed in Mbps 98

Table 2-23 99 Broadband Fiber Cost Per Household to Build Out 99

Table 2-24 100 DSL Chip Applications 100

Figure 2-25 102 DSL Regional Market Segments, 2013 102

Table 2-26 103 DSL Regional Market Segments, 2013 103

Table 2-27 107 DSL Component Shipments by Vendor by Region Dollars, Worldwide, 2013 107

Figure 3-1 110 FTTH vs. G.Fast Costs for Services Providers 110

Figure 3-2 113 Lantiq G.fast 113

Table 3- 114 Key Features of the Lantiq EASY330 G.Fast Reference Board 114

Table 3- 119 Broadcom BCM65200/900 Family Key Features 119

Figure 3- 122 Simulation of G.fast Rates Over 100-Meter Lines Gives 1.3 Gbit/s by Controlling Ccrosstalk 122

Figure 3-12 127 Ikanos 496pix_Velocity_Chipset2 127

Table 3-33 132 Google Addresses DSL Vectoring 132

Figure 4-1 136 Network Configurations 136

Figure 4-2 137 Innovation In Copper Supports Fiber to Curb Rollout Leveraging Endpoints Using G.fast 137

Figure 4-3 139 G.fast Vectoring 139

Figure 4-4 141 Fiber to the Distribution Point Architecture 141

Figure 4-5 144 Typical DSL Downstream Broadband Capability 144

Figure 4-6 150 G.fast Copper Network Solution 150

Figure 4-7 153 Broadband Services Typical Speed in Mbps 153

Table 4-8 158 Ikanos NodeScale Vectoring Product Key Features 158

Table 4-9 159 Ikanos Quality Video (iQV) technology Key Features 159

Table 5-9 189 Analog Devices Consumer Segment Products 189

Table 5-10 190 Analog Devices Communications Segment Systems 190

Table 5-11 191 Analog Devices Revenue by Regiion 191

Table 5-12 197 Broadcom Broadband Communications Solutions 197

Figure 5- 198 Broadcom Communications Positioning 198

Table 5-13 200 Broadcom Customers and Strategic Relationships 200

Table 5-14 215 Ikanos Product Lines 215

Table 5-15 220 Ikanos Works Directly With Various Major Service Providers 220

Figure 5-16 233 MediaTek Revenue 233

Table 5-17 235 MediaTek Industry Leadership 235

Figure 5-18 236 MediaTek Product Portfolio 236

 

Global G.fast Chips Market Shares, Strategies, and Forecasts

Magnetic Field Sensors Market Analysis

ELECTRONICS.CA PUBLICATIONS announces the availability of a new report entitled “Magnetic Field Sensors Market by Type, Technology, Applications and Geography – Forecasts & Analysis to 2013 – 2020″. The market size of the magnetic field sensors market is expected to grow from the $1.6 Billion that it accounted for in 2013 to $2.9 Billion by 2020, at an estimated CAGR of 8.04% from 2014 to 2020. The volume of the magnetic sensors is currently estimated to be 5.9 billion units and is expected to rise up to 9.6 billion units at an estimated CAGR of 6.75% from 2014 to 2020.

A magnetic field sensor identifies the position of an object on the basis of a magnetic field. This is built up either by an external permanent magnet or by a magnet integrated in the sensor. For example, movements of gear wheels or approximation of objects result in alterations inthe magnetic field. These changes are detected by the sensor and evaluated by the integrated electronics. Depending on the sensor type, the output signal may be digital or analog.Magnetic sensors are non-contact electronic sensors. They detect magnetic fields or their alteration by ferromagnetic objects.

There are many approaches towards magnetic sensing, which include Hall effect sensors, AMR magnetic sensors, GMR magnetic sensors, tunnel magnetoresistance sensors, nuclear precession magnetic field sensors, optically pumped magnetic field sensors, fluxgate magnetometer, search coil magnetic field sensors, and SQUID magnetic field sensors. MEMS-based magnetic field sensors can offer small-size solution for magnetic field sensing. Smaller device can be placed closer to the measurement spots, thereby achieving higher spatial resolution. Additionally, MEMS magnetic field sensor does not involve the micro fabrication of magnetic material. Therefore, the cost of the sensor can be largely reduced. Integration of MEMS magnetic field sensor can further reduce the size of the entire magnetic field sensing system.

New developments in the automobile infotainment systems will also increase the demand of the magnetic field sensors.The largestapplications of the magnetic field sensors in the automobile sectorare found in theAnti-Lock BrakingSystems (ABS) and engine control management systems, which are gaining popularity in the emerging markets.

This report covers the vital driving and restraining factors for this market. Encouraging government legislations and policies foreco friendly vehicles, increase in the need of efficient products, and rise in the applications of magnetic sensors in the automobiles and consumer electronics are acting as the driving factors for this industry. However, there are few factors, which are acting as obstacles in the growth of the magnetic sensor market. These factors are inconsistency of a magnetic body, distortional variation, temperature fluctuations, and low resistance in magnetic field detection. Unavailability of aftermarket is a strong restraint for the magnetic field sensor market.

The worldwide market of the magnetic field sensors is segmented into North America, Europe, APAC, and RoW. APAC is the leading geography in this market due to the supporting factors present in the APAC region; such assupportive government policies, increasing demand for automobiles and smart phones in this region,and presence of key industry players. However, North America which is another vital market is expected to show a significant growth in the coming years due to revised government policies and expansion of the magnetic sensorsbusiness in this region, by players such as Honeywell International (U.S.) and Allegro MicroSystems Inc. (U.S.).

This report profiles the major companies which have beencontributing significantlyin this market; these include Allegro MicroSystems Inc. (U.S.), Infineon (Germany), Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corporation (Japan), Austria microsystems AG (Germany), Honeywell International (U.S.), Robert Bosch GmbH (Germany), MEMSIC Inc. (U.S.), Melexis Microelectronic Systems (Belgium), Micronas Semiconductor (Switzerland), and NXP Semiconductors (The Netherlands).

Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications’ web site.  View the report: Magnetic Field Sensors Market by Type, Technology, Applications and Geography – Forecasts & Analysis to 2013 – 2020.

Magnetic Field Sensors Market Analysis

Permanent Magnets Market Report

According to a new report Permanent Magnets (Ferrite, NdFeB, SmCo and Alnico) Market for Automotive, Electronics, Energy Generation and Other Applications – Global Forecast, Market Share, Size, Growth and Industry Analysis, 2013 – 2019,  the global demand for permanent magnets was valued at USD 15.32 billion in 2012 and is expected to reach USD 28.70 billion in 2019, growing at a CAGR of 9.5% from 2013 to 2019. In terms of volume, the demand was 650.0 kilo tons in 2012 and is expected to be 1,168.7 kilo tons in 2019, growing at a CAGR of 8.8% from 2013 to 2019.

High demand from current & emerging applications, development, and modernization of infrastructure and increasing demand for efficiency & miniaturization are some of the factors driving the demand for permanent magnets. The growth of the automobile system is expected to be one of the vital factors driving the demand for permanent magnets over the next few years. In addition, growth of the wind energy generation industry, where magnets are used substantially, due to numerous factors such as increasing demand for cheap electricity and rising consumer awareness regarding environment protection, is expected to fuel the growth of the market within the forecast period. However, fluctuating prices of rare earth metals, particularly, neodymium and dysprosium, is expected to restraint the growth of the market in the near future. Increasing application scope of magnets in HEVs coupled with growing demand for these vehicles is expected to open opportunities for the growth of the market over the next few years.

Ferrite magnets were the most widely used permanent magnets accounting for over 80% of the global demand in 2012. Owing to ample availability, low costs and high magnetic property, the demand for ferrite magnets is expected to be substantially high over the forecast period. However, NdFeB magnets are expected to show the fastest growth over the next few years owing their growing demand in electricity generation.

Automotives accounted as the largest application segment for permanent magnets in 2012. Magnets are being increasingly used in automobiles to reduce overall weight of the vehicle by introducing the concept of miniaturization and thereby improving efficiency of vehicles. However, the demand for magnets is expected to be highest from the energy generation sector within the forecast period. Growing demand for electricity for household and industrial purposes coupled with increasing demand for clean air is expected to augment the demand for electricity generated through wind energy, which uses the highest volume of permanent magnets. Permanent magnets demand in energy generation is expected to be 90.5 kilo tons by 2019.

China dominated the permanent magnets market in 2012 followed by Asia Pacific (excluding China) owing to the growth of wind power industry. China is expected to witness the highest growth within the forecast period on account of increasing industrial activities, growth of the energy generation and rise in demand for automobiles. The demand for permanent magnets in China is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.0% from 2013 to 2019, on account of the above mentioned factors.

Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications’ web site.  View the report: Permanent Magnets (Ferrite, NdFeB, SmCo and Alnico) Market for Automotive, Electronics, Energy Generation and Other Applications – Global Forecast, Market Share, Size, Growth and Industry Analysis, 2013 – 2019.

Partial List of Tables

Table 1 : GLOBAL NEODYMIUM-IRON-BORON MAGNET PRODUCTION BY REGION, THROUGH 2018

Summary Table 1 : GLOBAL PERMANENT MAGNET PRODUCTION BY REGION, THROUGH 2018

Summary Table 2 : GLOBAL PERMANENT MAGNET SALES BY REGION, THROUGH 2018

Table 2 : GLOBAL SAMARIUM COBALT MAGNET PRODUCTION BY REGION, THROUGH 2018

Table 3 : GLOBAL ALUMINUM-NICKEL-COBALT MAGNET PRODUCTION BY REGION, THROUGH 2018

Table 4 : GLOBAL FERRITE MAGNET PRODUCTION BY REGION, THROUGH 2018

Table 5 : GLOBAL NEODYMIUM-IRON-BORON MAGNET SALES BY REGION, THROUGH 2018

Table 6 : GLOBAL SAMARIUM COBALT MAGNET SALES BY REGION, THROUGH 2018

Table 7 : GLOBAL ALUMINUM-NICKEL-COBALT MAGNET SALES BY REGION, THROUGH 2018

Table 8 : GLOBAL FERRITE MAGNET SALES BY REGION, THROUGH 2018

Table 9 : GLOBAL PERMANENT MAGNET MARKET BY TYPE, 2012-2018

Table 10 : PERMANENT MAGNETS BY TYPE, 2012

Table 11 : NEODYMIUM-IRON-BORON MAGNETS BY GRADE, 2012

Table 12 : DYSPROSIUM SUPPLY DEMAND DYNAMICS*, THROUGH 2018

Table 13 : PERMANENT MAGNET END-USE INDUSTRIES, THROUGH 2018

Table 14 : PERMANENT MAGNET END-USE INDUSTRIES, THROUGH 2018

Table 15 : NEODYMIUM-IRON-BORON MAGNET COST STRUCTURE, THROUGH 2018

Table 16 : NEODYMIUM-IRON-BORON MAGNET COST STRUCTURE, 2012-2018

Table 17 : SAMARIUM COBALT MAGNET COST STRUCTURE, THROUGH 2018

Table 18 : SAMARIUM COBALT MAGNET COST STRUCTURE, 2012-2018

Table 19 : ALUMINUM-NICKEL-COBALT MAGNET COST STRUCTURE, THROUGH 2018

Table 20 : ALUMINUM-NICKEL-COBALT MAGNET COST STRUCTURE, 2012-2018

Table 21 : FERRITE MAGNET COST STRUCTURE, THROUGH 2018

Table 22 : FERRITE MAGNET COST STRUCTURE, 2012-2018

Table 23 : MAJOR NEODYMIUM-IRON-BORON MAGNET PATENTS, THROUGH 2017

Table 24 : DUTIES ON MAGNET IMPORTS BY MAJOR HITACHI PATENT TERRITORY, 2013

Table 25 : GLOBAL SINTERED NEODYMIUM-IRON-BORON MAGNET PRODUCTION, 2001-2012

Table 26 : GLOBAL BONDED NEODYMIUM-IRON-BORON MAGNET PRODUCTION, 2001–2012

Table 27 : SUBSTITUTES FOR NEODYMIUM-IRON-BORON MAGNETS

Table 28 : MAJOR COMPANIES NAMED IN HITACHI’S COMPLAINT TO THE INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

Table 29 : NEODYMIUM PRODUCTION BY REGION, THROUGH 2018

Table 30 : DYSPROSIUM PRODUCTION BY REGION, THROUGH 2018

Table 31 : SAMARIUM PRODUCTION BY REGION, THROUGH 2018

Table 32 : PRASEODYMIUM PRODUCTION BY REGION, THROUGH 2018

Table 33 : BORON PRODUCTION BY REGION, THROUGH 2018

Table 34 : COBALT PRODUCTION BY REGION, THROUGH 2018

Table 35 : ALUMINUM PRODUCTION BY REGION, THROUGH 2018

Table 36 : CHINESE STOCKPILING OF RARE EARTHS, 2013

Table 37 : RARE EARTH PRICE TRENDS, 2013

Table 38 : REGRESSION BASED MODEL FOR DYSPROSIUM PRICE FORECAST

Table 39 : MODEL-BASED AND SUBJECTIVE PRICE FORECAST OUTPUT

Table 40 : REGRESSION BASED MODEL FOR NEODYMIUM PRICE FORECAST

Table 41 : MODEL-BASED AND SUBJECTIVE PRICE FORECAST OUTPUT

Table 42 : REGRESSION MODEL FOR SAMARIUM PRICE FORECAST

Table 43 : FIGURES PREDICTED BY THE REGRESSION MODEL

Table 44 : REGRESSION MODEL OF PRASEODYMIUM PRICE FORECAST

Table 45 : FIGURES PREDICTED BY THE REGRESSION MODEL

Table 46 : PERMANENT MAGNET SUPPLY CHAIN, 2012

Table 47 : RARE EARTH PROJECTS OUTSIDE CHINA, 2013–2017

Permanent Magnets Market Report

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Demand for Electronic Computing Devices and Specialized Applications Spur Growth in the Optical Coatings Market

ELECTRONICS.CA PUBLICATIONS announces the availability of a comprehensive global report on Optical Coatings markets. Global market for Optical Coatings is projected to reach US$13.2 billion by 2020, backed by surging demand for electronic computing devices, increased penetration of photovoltaics, and expanding applications for innovative coatings.

Defined as thin layers of materials applied on substrates for enhancing optical performance, optical coatings find use in the manufacture of flat-screen displays and lenses. Surging demand for consumer electronic devices especially smartphones are driving growth in the market, as optical coatings are used in flat screen displays of these products to deliver increased display protection, maximum performance, and yield superior esthetics. The transition to LED lighting is also expected to augur well for the market, as optical coatings are increasingly being used in LEDs to help improve performance. Also, demand from specialized application areas such as Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) and the optoelectronics sector is anticipated to encourage gains in the market.

Opportunities for growth also exist in the architecture sector, backed by the recovery in the construction industry worldwide. Growing government focus on developing renewable energy sources in the wake of rising energy crisis, and resultant investment in solar /photovoltaic modules, is fostering demand for optical coatings. In addition, usage of optical coatings will continue to grow in the military and defense sector, thanks to steady rise in investments. Growing prominence of fiber-optics technologies in various medical devices for effective diagnosis, monitoring as well as treatment, is buoying adoption of optical coatings in the medical field. Increasing focus on minimally invasive techniques for surgery and adoption of miniature devices, are benefiting demand for innovative coatings. Also driving growth is the increasing penetration of laser systems and ophthalmic lenses. Rising demand for automobiles, particularly in the developing markets, wherein optical coatings are used in displays on vehicle dashboards, also augurs well for the market.

The telecommunications sector is also spurring growth opportunities, thanks to growing demand for fiber optic components. Anti-reflection coatings offer significant durability and adhesion for optical fibers used in this sector. Escalating demand for infrastructure that is energy efficient is also driving the market for antireflection coatings. High quality nanostructure-based antireflection coatings are under development for enhancing the performance of EO/IR sensors and photovoltaic modules.

As stated by the new market research report on Optical Coatings, the United States represents the largest market worldwide, while Asia-Pacific ranks as the fastest growing market with a CAGR of 11.1% over the analysis period. Growth in the region is supported by strong industrial activity, rising disposable incomes, and increased consumption of consumer durables.

Key players covered in the report include Abrisa Technologies, AccuCoat Inc., Align Optics Inc., Andover Corp., Brewer Science Inc., Dontech Inc., Evaporated Coatings Inc., Helia Photonics Ltd., Hoya Corp. USA, JDS Uniphase Corp., Newport Thin Film Laboratory Inc., Optical Coatings Japan, Optics Balzers AG, OptoSigma Corp., Inrad Optics Inc., Princeton Instruments, Quantum Coating Inc., Research Electro-Optics Inc., and Zygo Corp., among others.

The research report titled “Optical Coatings – Global Strategic Business Report”, provides a comprehensive review of market trends, issues, drivers, mergers, acquisitions and other strategic industry activities of major companies worldwide. The report provides market estimates and projections for all major geographic markets including the United States, Canada, Japan, Europe (France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, and Rest of Asia-Pacific), Latin America (Brazil and Rest of Latin America), and Rest of World. End-use sectors analyzed in the report include Healthcare, Military, Electronics, Transportation, Construction, and Others. Product Types analyzed include Transmissive or Anti-Reflective Coatings, Transparent Electrodes, Reflective Coatings, Filters, and Others.

Details of the new report, table of contents and ordering information can be found on Electronics.ca Publications’ web site.  View Complete Report Details: “Optical Coatings – Global Strategic Business Report“.

Demand for Electronic Computing Devices and Specialized Applications Spur Growth in the Optical Coatings Market