Analysis
Semiconductor market expected to increase 5.1% in 2020
The worldwide semiconductor market is forecasted to be $433bn in 2020 – an increase of 5.1% from 2019 – reports the European Semiconductor Industry Association (ESIA) based on the latest WSTS forecast data.
European semiconductor market up six percent
The European Semiconductor Industry Association (ESIA) reported that European sales of semiconductors reached $3.214bn in October 2020, an increase of six percent compared to the September’s sales. The figures are based on the latest World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) report and show that October was the fourth consecutive growth month in the European semiconductor market, exhibiting faster growth than other regions.
Flexible hybrid electronics requires attachment materials
We are often told that ‘you can’t have your cake and eat it.’ However, many technological advancements succeed commercially precisely because they eliminate an existing compromise. Flexible hybrid electronics (FHE) is a great example of an emerging technology that removes a previous trade-off, specifically between the flexibility of printed electronics and functionality of conventional PCBs, and is thus rapidly gaining traction.
Shielding leads to uptake in gaming for the over 65s
One in five grandparents took to playing virtual video games with grandchildren whilst shielding, with a further 40% of over 55’s stated that they regularly played video games online with their own children during lockdown as a way of ‘staying in touch.’
Global semiconductor assembly market set to grow
The global Semiconductor Assembly and Testing Services Market, is expected to surpass $249m by 2027, registering a CAGR of 4.04% during the forecast period of 2019 to 2027, as highlighted in a report by Coherent Market Insights.
Intel to keep its number one semiconductor supplier rank
IC Insights’ November Update to the 2020 McClean Report, released later this month, will include a discussion of the forecasted top-25 semiconductor suppliers in 2020. This research bulletin covers the expected top-15 2020 semiconductor suppliers.
Printed and flexible electronics: highlights from 2020
Printed/flexible electronics is a constantly evolving area with extensive scope for innovation. Here, IDTechEx has outlined three of the most exciting technological highlights in the sector. These innovations span from technically advanced materials to novel manufacturing methodologies, covering a diverse set of applications that range from OLED displays to wearable healthcare patches.
Will there be a semiconductor boom in 2021?
The third quarter 2020 semiconductor market totaled $114bn, up 11.0% from second quarter 2020, according to World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS). The 3Q20 growth was the highest since 11.6% in 3Q16. The strong 3Q20 growth follows a 2.1% decline in 2Q20 versus 1Q20. The second quarter is normally a healthy growth quarter, averaging four percent over the last eight years.
Slowdown in European semiconductor distribution continues
The summer quarter seemed to show an ease on the COVID-19 and lockdown-related pressure for the European Semiconductor Distribution industry in the third quarter of 2020. According to DMASS, sales in the European Semiconductor Distribution Market fell by 12.1% to €1.85bn, compared to a decrease of 20.7% in Q2.
Automotive switch market 2026 to reach over $16n
According to a recent study from market research firm Global Market Insights, the automotive switch market is set to grow from its current market value of more than $13 billion to over $16 billion by 2026, gaining remarkable traction over the 2020 to 2026 period.