Global Silicon on Insulator Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2030

Silicon on Insulator Market Analysis and Size

Significant technological advancements in the market such as the large-scale integration of radio frequency silicon on insulator wafers into smartphones to receive an uninterrupted connection from numerous locations are contributing to the growth of the market. The “RF FEM “ is expected to be fastest growing product segment during the forecast period due to augmented demand for RF FEM in forthcoming 5G Technology and consumer electronic devices such as laptops, smartphones and others.

Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the silicon on insulator market was valued at USD 1.45 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 4.50 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 15.20% during the forecast period of 2023 to 2030. In addition to the insights on market scenarios such as market value, growth rate, segmentation, geographical coverage, and major players, the market reports curated by the Data Bridge Market Research also include in-depth expert analysis, geographically represented company-wise production and capacity, network layouts of distributors and partners, detailed and updated price trend analysis and deficit analysis of supply chain and demand.

Silicon on Insulator Market Scope and Segmentation

Market Definition

The silicon on insulator is the procedure in which thin layer of silicon is placing on the top of insulator, forming silicon semiconductor devices. The silicon on Insulator wafers increase the performance of silicon semiconductor devices in response to the low operating voltage. This silicon wafer is used in the manufacture of advanced electronic devices. It is extensively applicable in the integrated circuit technology used in consumer electronics, automotive and other industries.

Silicon on Insulator Market Dynamics

Drivers

• Increasing demand of 5G in mobile communications

One of the major factors propelling the silicon on insulator (SOI) market is the increasing demand for 5G mobile communication. Several regions have a rise in demand for improved mobile data. Through 5G mobile connection, data communication services and telecom apps are functional. With 5G technology, data transmissions become ten times faster than normal situations. The introduction of 5G has caused a boom in the telecommunications sector. The majority of silicon-on-insulator-based devices in the market are smartphones. As a result of this, the silicon on insulator market is profiting from the switch to 5G in the telecoms sector. The low latency, good user experience, and high reliability of consumer electronics are boosting the production of the silicon on insulator devices.

Opportunities

• Growth and expansion of automotive sector

The demand for the silicon on insulator increase in automotive application which will create immense opportunities for the growth of the market with substantial market share during the forecast period. This growth can be also attributed to the increasing investments by the major market players or manufacturers in automotive sector for the expansion of driverless automobile technologies such as Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). For instance, Audi, one of the leading automotive manufacturers, is trying to integrate FD-SOI with devices or sensors used in its autonomous cars. Furthermore, these cars require high-speed, compact and low-power electronic devices for their operations. This, in turn, is prominent to an augmented demand for SOI-based wafers.

Restraints/ Challenges

• Issues associated with silicon on insulator Market

Limited availability of remaining intellectual property ecosystems and floating body and self-heating effects in silicon on insulator devices are some of the major factors that will act as major restraints for the growth of the market. Lack of skilled workforce in SOI wafer manufacturing sector and effective maintenance of thickness uniformity and other parameters will further challenge the market growth.

This silicon on insulator market report provides details of new recent developments, trade regulations, import-export analysis, production analysis, value chain optimization, market share, impact of domestic and localized market players, analyses opportunities in terms of emerging revenue pockets, changes in market regulations, strategic market growth analysis, market size, category market growths, application niches and dominance, product approvals, product launches, geographic expansions, technological innovations in the market. To gain more info on the silicon on insulator market contact Data Bridge Market Research for an Analyst Brief, our team will help you take an informed market decision to achieve market growth.

Impact and Current Market Scenario of Raw Material Shortage and Shipping Delays

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Apart from the standard report, we also offer in-depth analysis of the procurement level from forecasted shipping delays, distributor mapping by region, commodity analysis, production analysis, price mapping trends, sourcing, category performance analysis, supply chain risk management solutions, advanced benchmarking, and other services for procurement and strategic support.

Expected Impact of Economic Slowdown on the Pricing and Availability of Products

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Recent Development

• In 2021, Tower Semiconductor Ltd collaborated with Cadence Design Systems, Inc. to introduce the silicon-validated SP4T RF-SOI switch reference design flow using RF Solution and Cadence Virtuoso Design Platform. The reference design flow delivers a faster path to design closure for advanced wireline infrastructure, 5G wireless, and automotive IC product development.
• In 2021, Global Wafers Co., Ltd. (GWC) signed a contract with GLOBALFOUNDRIES, to add silicon-on-insulator (SOI) wafer of a 300 mm for expanding and manufacturing existing 200 mm SOI wafer at GWC's MEMC facility. This contract increases GF's silicon wafer supply from the U.S.

Global Silicon on Insulator Market Scope

The silicon on insulator market is segmented on the basis of wafer type, wafer size, product, technology and application. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.

Wafer Type

• Fully Depleted Silicon on Insulator (FD-SOI)
• RF-SOI
• Emerging-SOI
• Partially Depleted Silicon on Insulator (PD-SOI)

Wafer Size

• 200mm
• 300mm

Product

• Optical Communication
• RF FEM
• Image Sensing
• Memory Device
• RF SOI
• Power
• MEMS

 Technology

• Bonding
• Smart Cut
• Epitaxial Layer Transfer (ELTRAN)
• Separation by Implantation of Oxygen (SIMOX)
• Silicon on Sapphire (SOS)

Application

• Automotive
• Aerospace and Defense
• Consumer Electronics
• Entertainment and Gaming
• Datacom and Telecom
• Industrial
• Photonics
• Others

Silicon on Insulator Market Regional Analysis/Insights

The silicon on insulator market is analyzed and market size insights and trends are provided by country, wafer type,  wafer size, product, technology and application as referenced above.

The countries covered in the silicon on insulator market report  U.S., Canada and Mexico in North America, Germany, France, U.K., Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Russia, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Rest of Europe in Europe, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific (APAC) in the Asia-Pacific (APAC), Saudi Arabia, U.A.E, South Africa, Egypt, Israel, Rest of Middle East and Africa (MEA) as a part of Middle East and Africa (MEA), Brazil, Argentina and Rest of South America as part of South America.

Asia-Pacific dominates the silicon on insulator market in terms of revenue and market share. This is mainly owing to increasing demand for consumer electronics and growing investments in this region.

North America will continue to project the highest growth rate during the forecast period of 2023-2030 due to strong presence of major market players and the increase in the number of applications in smartphones, digital cameras, and notebooks in this region. 

The country section of the report also provides individual market impacting factors and changes in market regulation that impact the current and future trends of the market. Data points like down-stream and upstream value chain analysis, technical trends and porter's five forces analysis, case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of global brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, impact of domestic tariffs and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.   

Competitive Landscape and Silicon on Insulator Market Share Analysis

The silicon on insulator market competitive landscape provides details by competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, global presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus related to silicon on insulator market.

Some of the major players operating in the silicon on insulator market are:

• NXP Semiconductors (Netherlands)
• STMicroelectronics (Switzerland)
• Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Japan)
• Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd (Japan)
• IBM (U.S.)
• Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (U.S.)
• Silicon Valley Microelectronics, Inc. (U.S.)
• United Microelectronics Corporation (Taiwan)
• Global Wafers Japan Co. Ltd. (Japan)
• Virginia Semiconductor (U.S.)
• Siltronic (Germany)
• SUMCO CORPORATION (Japan)
• Tower Semiconductor (Israel)

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