Report Highlights
- The global market for sputtered films and sputtering targets should reach over $3.2 billion by 2021 from nearly $2.9 billion in 2016 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.2%, from 2016 to 2021.
- The global market for microfluidic technologies reached $6.8 billion in 2017 and should reach nearly $13.9 billion by 2022, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.3% for the period of 2017-2022.
- The global transparent displays market should grow from $7.1 billion in 2018 to $89.1 billion by 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 65.7% for the period of 2018-2023.
In the today’s world of system and devices, computing technology has become a major part of people’s life style, owing to integration of various semiconductor devices such as sensors, chips, micro-controllers, circuits, displays, cells, and many others. If closly looked, it can be observed that, semiconductors have influenced every bit and piece of all the computer systems and has become core parts of their functionality. With increase in applications of artificial intelligence (AI), computer systems are demanding on efficient sensors and semiconductors chips to carryout their advanced functionalities for better system output. According to Dr. Morris Chang, founder of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited, AI and machine learning technologies have created potential space for development of semiconductor architectures such as Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) lithography, 3D packaging, and some new materials including carbon and graphene nano tubes.
Additionally, semiconductor vendors have found good market opportunities with introductions of various display technologies such as LCDs, OLED, LED, transparenet dispalys, and others. Flexible displays, curved screens, thin-film dispalys, and AMOLED (active-matrix organic light-emitting diode) are some of the core areas where semiconductor investors have adopted various new innovations and market development strategies. For instance, in September 2017, Samsung and LG Electronics invested $30 million in CYNORA GmbH, a leading next generation OLED developer in Germany. This investment is to promote advanced OLEDs such as flexible OLED, transparent displays, and others in the flexible display market.
This semiconductor research review provides a sampling of the type of quantitative market information, analysis and guidance that has been aiding business decision making since BCC Research was founded in 1971. It includes highlights of reports published in 2018 on the following semiconductor technology markets:
- SMC036E Microfluidics: Technologies and Global Markets
- SMC037G Sputtering Targets and Sputtered Films: Technology and Markets
- SMC109A Transparent Displays: Technologies and Global Markets
- SMC110A Thin Film Transistors: Global Markets to 2022
- SMC111A Dynamic Random-Access Memory (DRAM): Global Markets to 2022
- SMC113A Global Market for Semiconductor Batteries
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Foreword
Foreword
Chapter 2 Microfluidics: Technologies and Global Markets (SMC036E)
Introduction
Study Goals and Objectives
Reasons for Doing This Study
Scope of Report
Information Sources
Methodology
Market Breakdown
Analyst's Credentials
Related BCC Research Reports
Summary
Definitions
Microfluidics
MEMS
Basic Concepts of Microfluidics
General
What is a Microfluidic Device?
Basic Principles of Microfluidics
Finite Element Modeling in Fluid Mechanics
Surface Chemistry
Diffusion Bonding
“Microjaws” for Genetic Engineering and Therapeutics
Microfluidic Components
Types of Microfluidic Components
Microfluidic Systems
Fabrication of Microfluidic Components and Systems
Sensors
Actuators
Microstructures
Microsystems
Micromachining
Patent Trends by Country
Patent Trends by Assignee
Patent Trends by Emphasis: Production versus Application
Patent Disputes
Microfluidic Market by End-User Segments
Chapter 3 Sputtering Targets and Sputtered Films: Technology and Markets (SMC037G)
Introduction
Study Goals and Objectives
Reasons for Doing This Study
Intended Audience
Scope of Report
Methodology and Information Sources
Market Breakdown
Analyst's Credentials
Related BCC Research Reports
Summary
Market and Technology Background
Cost Factor and Manufacturing Processes
Milestones in the History of the Sputtering Process and Recent Events
Latest Developments in the Sputtering Process
Market by Technology
Latest Technological Developments, 2016 to Present
Chapter 4 Transparent Displays: Technologies and Global Markets (SMC109A)
Introduction
Study Goals and Objectives
Reasons for Doing This Study
Intended Audience
Scope of Report
Methodology and Information Sources
Market Breakdown
Analyst's Credentials
Related BCC Research Reports
Summary
Technological Background and Trends
The Display Industry
Milestones in the History of Transparent Displays
Applications of Transparent Displays
Global Market Summary
Chapter 5 Thin Film Transistors: Global Markets to 2022 (SMC110A)
Introduction
Study Goals and Objectives
Reasons for Doing This Study
Scope of Report
Research Methodology
Intended Audience
Information Sources
Geographic Breakdown
Analyst’s Credentials
Related BCC Research Reports
Summary
Market Definition and Evolution of Thin Film Transistors (TFTs)
Outlook and Expectations
Quotes by Key Opinion Leaders
Value Chain
Market Dynamics
Drivers
Restraints
Opportunities
Patent Review by Country
Important Thin Film Transistor (TFT) Patents
Chapter 6 Dynamic Random-Access Memory (DRAM): Global Markets to 2022 (SMC111A)
Introduction
Study Goals and Objectives
Reasons for Doing This Study
Scope of Report
Information Sources
Methodology
Geographical Breakdown
Analyst’s Credentials
Related BCC Research Reports
Summary
Market and Technology Background
DRAM Market, by Density
Technology Background
Key Market Drivers
Favorable Supply and Demand Situation
Expanding Application Potential
Demand for Higher Density
Long-Life of Trouble-Free Operation
Market by Country
Taiwan Market for DRAM Manufacturers
U.S. Market for DRAM Manufacturers
South Korean Market for DRAM Manufacturers
China Market for DRAM Manufacturers
Chapter 7 Global Market for Semiconductor Batteries (SMC113A)
Introduction
Study Goals and Objectives
Reasons for Doing This Study
Scope of Report
Research Methodology
Intended Audience
Information Sources
Geographic Breakdown
Analyst’s Credentials
Related BCC Research Reports
Summary
Market Definition and the Evolution of Semiconductor Batteries
Future Outlook and Expectations
Market Dynamics
Drivers
Key Developments in the Field of Semiconductor Battery
Quotes, by Key Opinion Leaders
Value Chain Analysis
Patent/Patent Application Review, by Country