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The term 'discrete semiconductors' refers to components with complex integrated circuits designed to perform elementary electronic functions. These components are specifically engineered to carry out small electronic functions independently, without being divisible into individual components. Discrete semiconductors are utilized for high-power and high-frequency operations in various sectors, including communication, electronics, manufacturing, and others. Examples of discrete semiconductors include IGBTs, MOSFETs, thyristors, diodes, rectifiers, and more.
The primary types of discrete semiconductors encompass MOSFETs, IGBTs, bipolar transistors, thyristors, rectifiers, and others. The Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistor (MOSFET), for instance, is a current-controlled device widely used for switching purposes and signal amplification in electronic devices. Discrete semiconductors consist of various components such as memory devices, logic devices, discrete power devices, among others. These components find applications in a wide range of industries, including consumer electronics, communication, automotive, and industrial sectors.
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The discrete semiconductors market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $39.9 billion in 2024 to $44.67 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.0%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to electronics and semiconductor industry growth, growing consumer electronics demand, automotive electronics expansion, energy, efficiency and green technologies, and defense and aerospace applications.
The discrete semiconductors market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $71.94 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to aerospace and space exploration, quantum computing developments, environmental sustainability and green semiconductors, global supply chain dynamics, and increasing demand for electronics. Major trends in the forecast period include industrial automation and iot, technological advancements, research and development investments, edge computing and edge devices, and medical electronics and healthcare technologies.
The rapid expansion of the automotive industry and the increasing demand for MOSFETs and IGBTs in electronics and automobiles are anticipated to drive the growth of the discrete semiconductors market. Insulated-gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs) play a crucial role in the power electronics systems of electric vehicles (EVs). As awareness of environmental pollution rises and the need for improved vehicle efficiency becomes more pronounced, hybrid and electric vehicles are gaining popularity, thereby increasing the demand for discrete semiconductors. For example, in May 2023, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association, based in Belgium, reported that global motor vehicle production reached 85.4 million units in 2022, marking a significant increase of 5.7% compared to 2021. Thus, the rapid growth in the automotive sector and the heightened demand for MOSFETs and IGBTs in electronics and vehicles are expected to boost the discrete semiconductors market.
The growth of the consumer electronics industry is expected to be a driving force for the discrete semiconductor market. The expanding consumer electronics market, fueled by increased demand for smartphones, smart home devices, wearables, and other gadgets, is driven by rapid technological advancements and consumer preferences for feature-rich products. Discrete semiconductors, including transistors and diodes, are integral components in consumer electronics, playing key roles in signal control, amplification, switching, and voltage regulation. For example, in the fourth quarter of 2021, Samsung Electronics' mobile communication division contributed $23.30 billion in revenue to the company's Q1 2023 performance. The continued growth of the consumer electronics industry is expected to be a major driver for the discrete semiconductor market in the forecast period.
Technological advancement is a significant trend gaining traction in the discrete semiconductors market. Companies are concentrating on developing cutting-edge solutions, such as galvanized isolated gate drivers and high-voltage protection capabilities, to broaden their global presence and strengthen their market positions. For example, in February 2024, Infineon Technologies AG, a semiconductor manufacturer based in Germany, introduced the 750V G1 discrete CoolSiC MOSFET to meet the increasing demands in automotive and industrial power applications for enhanced power density and efficiency. This product family features silicon carbide MOSFETs designed for both industrial and automotive grades, optimized for various topologies. These MOSFETs are suitable for a wide array of industrial applications, including servers, data centers, solar power, UPS systems, EV charging, telecommunications, and automotive uses.
In February 2022, Helia Photonics, a UK-based company specializing in intricate optical coatings for micro-optics and light-emitting semiconductor devices, initiated a partnership with the University of the West of Scotland (UWS). The details of the financial arrangement were undisclosed. The primary objective of this collaboration is to enhance the manufacturing processes of laser diode components, a crucial element within the domain of discrete semiconductors. These laser diode components play a vital role in diverse applications spanning medical diagnostics, vision systems for self-driving vehicles, aviation, space exploration, and forensic science. The partnership aims to leverage the expertise of both Helia Photonics and the University of the West of Scotland to advance the production and application of laser diode components, contributing to the evolution and improvement of discrete semiconductors in various technological domains.
Major companies operating in the discrete semiconductors market include Texas Instruments, ON Semiconductor, STMicroelectronics, Infineon Technologies, NXP Semiconductors, Analog Devices, Microchip Technology, Vishay Intertechnology, Renesas Electronics, Toshiba, Fairchild Semiconductor, Maxim Integrated, Littelfuse, ROHM Semiconductor, Skyworks Solutions, Semtech, Diodes Incorporated, Wolfspeed, Cree, Power Integrations, AVAGO Technologies, Broadcom, TSMC, Qorvo, IXYS Corporation, Kemet, United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC), Samsung Semiconductor
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the discrete semiconductors market in 2024, and it is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the discrete semiconductors market share report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the discrete semiconductors market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA.
The discrete semiconductors market consists of sales of individual transistors, diodes, and thyristors. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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