Global Analog Integrated Circuits Market - 2023-2030

Global Analog Integrated Circuits Market - 2023-2030

Global Analog Integrated Circuits Market reached US$ 88.6 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach US$ 130.2 billion by 2030, growing with a CAGR of 7.4% during the forecast period 2023-2030.

Analog ICs are used for power management and energy-efficiency applications and with a growing focus on energy conservation and sustainability the demand for the ICs is optimizing the power usage. Rising consumer electronics demand is driving up demand for analog integrated circuits (ICs), which are frequently seen in products like smartphones and smart home appliances.

Rising 5G technology investments have led to greatly increased internet penetration and data transfer speeds. By 2025, the GSMA predicts that one-third of the world's population will be covered by 5G networks. Smartphone battery efficiency and effective power utilisation have emerged as major elements contributing to the expansion of analog ICs for power management in 5G wireless cellular networks.

North America is expected to develop at an excellent pace during the forecast period, making up around 1/4th of the global integrated circuits market in 2022. Numerous technological and innovation hubs, like Silicon Valley in California, the Boston-Cambridge tech cluster and others, are located in North America, attracting major investments in semiconductor research and development, resulting in the production of cutting-edge analogue integrated circuits (ICs).

Dynamics

Adoption of Smart Phones

As there is an increasing need for advanced features in smartphones, such as greater camera quality, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality and improved audio capabilities and these functionalities are made possible by analog ICs, which fuel the desire for increasingly advanced ICs. Analog ICs that can optimize power management and consumption contribute to longer battery life, which is a key selling point for smartphones.

For instance, on 31 August 2023, Halo Microelectronics, a manufacturer of analog and power management integrated circuits for energy-efficient smart systems, unveiled the HL7095, an I2C-controlled single-cell battery charger with two LDOs and this advanced Li-ion battery charger features power FETs, power-path management and a reverse boost function. It's designed for various applications, including wearables, smartphones, tablets, power banks and other portable electronics.

Increasing Advancement in Technology

Advancements in semiconductor manufacturing technology have enabled the integration of more components onto a single chip leading to smaller, more power-efficient and cost-effective Analog ICs and there is an ongoing drive to make Analog ICs more power-efficient to increase battery life as the need for battery-powered devices increases. Advancements in emerging technologies like quantum computing and photonic circuits may lead to new opportunities for Analog IC development.

For instance, on 23 June 2022, Australian quantum computing manufacturer, Silicon Quantum Computing achieved a major breakthrough by announcing the world's first integrated circuit manufactured at the atomic scale and this atomic-scale integrated circuit serves as an analog quantum processor and has been delivered two years ahead of schedule. It allows SQC to accurately model the quantum states of molecules, demonstrating the validity of their technology for quantum systems modeling.

Growing Collaboration between Companies

Companies with different areas of expertise come together, they can create more comprehensive solutions. For instance, one company might excel in low-power design, while another specializes in high-performance analog circuits. Collaborating allows them to combine these strengths into a single product Analog ICs must often meet strict regulatory standards, especially in safety-critical applications like medical devices or automotive. Collaboration can help companies navigate these regulations more effectively.

For instance, on 21 May 2022, Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation and Japan Semiconductor Corporation jointly developed a versatile analog platform with embedded non-volatile memory (eNVM) for automotive applications and this platform, based on the 0.13-micron generation, combines analog integrated circuits and eNVM on a single chip. It offers various processes and devices optimized for automotive analog circuits, addressing requirements related to rated voltage, performance, reliability and cost.

Complex and High Manufacturing Cost

Analog circuits can become complex, especially when dealing with precision analog functions and this complexity can lead to increased design and manufacturing costs. Analog circuits are often more sensitive to manufacturing process variations compared to digital circuits. Small changes in component values or manufacturing tolerances can affect performance. Analog circuits are susceptible to noise, interference and fluctuations in power supply voltage.

Analog signals can degrade as they travel through wires and components due to factors like resistance, capacitance and inductance. Signal conditioning may be required to compensate for signal loss. Analog circuits have limitations in terms of the complexity of functions they can perform. Complex digital processing tasks are better suited for digital ICs. Analog components, such as resistors and capacitors, can degrade over time, affecting circuit performance and reliability.

Segment Analysis

The global analog integrated circuits market is segmented based on product, application, end-user and region.

Development and Advancement in General Purpose Integrated Circuits

In 2022, general-purpose ICs are expected to be the dominant segment in the global market covering around 1/3rd of the market. The development of more energy-efficient and higher-performing integrated circuits which as a result has advancement in the process of manufacturing semiconductors and has a wide range of applications. As there is growing demand for general purpose integrated circuits because it has many applications like consumer electronics and also in automative systems.

For instance, on 20 March 2023, Texas Instruments (TI) introduced the industry's first stand-alone active electromagnetic interference (EMI) filter integrated circuits (ICs) and these ICs enable engineers to implement smaller, lighter EMI filters while meeting EMI regulatory standards and they sense and cancel common-mode EMI by up to 30 dB at frequencies between 100 kHz and 3 MHz in AC power systems.

Geographical Penetration

Rising Government Investment in Asia-Pacific

Asia-Pacific is the fastest growing as well as dominant region in the global analog integrated circuits market covering more than 1/3rd of the market. Asia-Pacific is among the largest regions in the global analog integrated circuits market and China and India are leading the way in Asia-Pacific automobile market, which is expanding significantly. Analog ICs are crucial for advanced driver-assistance systems, in-car entertainment and engine control units. Some governments in the region are heavily investing and also promoting semiconductor manufacturing.

For instance, on 5 September 2023, a large state-backed investment fund will soon be launched in China with a goal of raising US$ 40 billion to support the country's semiconductor industry and this program is a component of China's larger plan to narrow the technology gap with U.S. and other nations around the world. The fund is expected to be the largest among the three established by the China Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund, often referred to as the Big Fund.

Competitive Landscape

The major global players in the market include Samsung, Intel Corporation, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., Texas Instruments, SK Hynix, NVIDIA, Avago Technologies, Micron Technology, Inc., AMI Semiconductor and Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation.

COVID-19 Impact Analysis

The pandemic disrupted global supply chains, affecting the production and availability of electronic components, including analog ICs. Many semiconductor manufacturing facilities faced temporary closures or reduced capacity, leading to supply shortages. Lockdowns and remote work/learning measures in place, there was a surge in demand for consumer electronics, including laptops, tablets and gaming consoles and this increased demand for analog ICs used in these devices.

The pandemic also led to increased demand for certain types of ICs. With the shift to remote work and online activities, there was a surge in demand for laptops, tablets and other devices, driving the need for ICs used in these products. As there was a decrease in demand for ICs used in industries hit hardest by the pandemic, such as automotive. As car manufacturing slowed down, the demand for automotive ICs decreased.

The pandemic highlighted vulnerabilities in the semiconductor supply chain, prompting companies to invest in supply chain resilience and consider reshoring semiconductor manufacturing. Analog ICs are used in various industrial automation and control systems. The pandemic accelerated digital transformation efforts in industries like manufacturing, leading to increased demand for analog ICs in these applications.

AI Impact

AI can assist in optimizing the design of analog ICs. AI algorithms can explore a vast design space more efficiently than traditional methods, leading to improved performance, reduced power consumption and smaller form factors and this can be especially valuable for applications like IoT devices, wearables and smartphones where power efficiency and miniaturization are critical. Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools, which are essential for IC design, are increasingly incorporating AI-driven features.

Analog circuits are notoriously challenging to test and verify due to their continuous nature. AI can aid in automating this process by simulating various scenarios and identifying potential issues. Machine learning algorithms can assist in analyzing testing data more effectively, improving the reliability of analog ICs. AI can enable self-calibration mechanisms in analog ICs and these ICs can continuously monitor their own performance and adjust parameters to compensate for aging or environmental changes, ensuring long-term stability and accuracy.

For instance, on 19 September 2023, SandBox Semiconductor launched a new product as part of its process development platform, SandBox Studio AI. The platform employs physics-based, AI-enabled modeling to aid in the development of semiconductor manufacturing processes. In the semiconductor industry, optimizing manufacturing processes for advanced chip designs with high yield and reliability is a significant challenge.

Russia- Ukraine War Impact

Governments involved in the conflict might impose export restrictions on certain technologies or materials, which could impact the availability of critical components used in Analog IC manufacturing. Companies that assemble electronic devices, such as smartphones, computers and automotive manufacturers, may face challenges in securing an adequate supply of Analog ICs and this, in turn, could affect their production schedules.

Currency fluctuations driven by geopolitical events can impact the cost of importing or exporting Analog ICs, potentially affecting pricing and profit margins. Research and development projects involving Analog ICs might not get investment due to the region's ongoing instability and instability. The semiconductor industry is also highly integrated globally and disruptions there can have impact across the entire supply chain.

By Product
• General-Purpose IC
• Application-Specific IC

By Application
• Standard Computers
• Cell Phones
• Tablets
• Set Top Box
• Gaming Consoles

By End-User
• Consumer Electronics
• Automotive
• IT & Telecommunications
• Manufacturing and Automation
• Others

By Region
• North America

U.S.

Canada

Mexico
• Europe

Germany

UK

France

Italy

Russia

Rest of Europe
• South America

Brazil

Argentina

Rest of South America
• Asia-Pacific

China

India

Japan

Australia

Rest of Asia-Pacific
• Middle East and Africa

Key Developments
• In August 2022, Infineon Technologies expanded its memory solutions portfolio with the introduction of HYPERRAM™ 3.0, a high-bandwidth, low-pin count memory device. HYPERRAM 3.0 features a new 16-bit extended version of the HyperBus interface, doubling throughput to 800 MBps and this memory solution is suitable for applications requiring additional RAM memory, including video buffering, factory automation, AIoT and automotive vehicle-to-everything (V2X) applications.
• In August 2022, Microchip Technology has expanded its serial-attached memory controller portfolio with the SMC 2000 series of Compute Express Link (CXL)-based Smart Memory Controllers and these controllers enable CPUs, GPUs and SoCs to use CXL interfaces to connect either DDR4 or DDR5 memory, offering more memory bandwidth per core, more memory capacity per core and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) in data centers.
• In May 2022, Synopsys and Analog Devices have collaborated to provide model libraries for DC/DC ICs and µModule regulators in Synopsys' Saber simulation tool and this collaboration will help powertrain designers in various industries, including electric vehicles and avionics, to perform accurate multi-domain simulations with precision and speed.

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