Report Forecasts Inertial Combo Sensor Growth

Based on the increasing penetration of more motion sensing into mobile devices and automotive safety system, Yole Developpement predicts healthy growth for the inertial sensor market for consumer and automotive applications. While microelectromechanical system (MEMS) technology enables the design of these sensors, Yole says that most of the value is in ASIC, packaging, test & calibration, a situation common for many MEMS devices. Among other topics, the report discusses the motion sensor value chain, infrastructure and players for consumer and automotive business.

For more information about Yole Developpement’s report, “Inertial Combo Sensors for Consumer & Automotive,” click here.

Sensor Market Grows with Consumer and Automotive Demands

Market research firm Databeans forecasts the sensors and MEMs market to reach $19.1 billion by 2016 with a 10% compound annual growth rate. Driven by strong growth trends in consumer and automotive applications, the consumer segment is forecasted to increase to $853 million by the end of 2012 and automotive to $203 million. Different forces are impacting the growth in the two market segments.

In automotive, U.S. regulations requiring Electronic Stability Systems (ESC) and Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) in every production vehicle provide a guaranteed increase. However, other systems such as powertrain also require increased sensors as well.

For consumer applications, growing demand for smart phones and tablet PCs that have gyroscopes, accelerometers, touch sensors, GPS, and magnetic field sensors has made consumer the largest market for sensors.

For more information about Databeans market tracker report “Q3-2011 Sensors and MEMS”, click here.

MEMS Report Projects Enthusiasm for the Future and Includes Sensor Analysis

Many sensors use microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology.  Yole Developpement’s recently released “Status of the MEMS industry 2010” report provides an update on gyroscopes , accelerometers, pressure sensors and more. The report analyzes the evolution of the industry from the manufacturing and innovation points of views, and the strategies of the main players. The report includes information about leading players such as STM, Bosch, InvenSense (as a fabless) that are taking advantage of structural changes occurring in the industry. Sensors are among the key MEMS products at these companies.

For more information on Yole Developpement’s “Status of the MEMS industry 2010“, click here.

Yole Développement Sees Double Digit Growth for MEMS & Sensors

Yole Développement, a market research and business development consulting company, expects the market for MEMS & sensors in cell phones to experience double digit growth, expanding from $3.5B in 2009 to $7.9B in 2015. For those in terested in this growth, Yole Développement is presenting a free of charge webinar on MEMS & Sensors for cell phones. The webinar will focus on:

• Global overview of the 2009-2015 market for MEMS devices & sensors in mobile phones
• Special focus on MEMS gyroscopes, accelerometers and compass

 Those who are interested can register for webcast with two date & time options:

For Thursday August, 5th at 5:30 pm, Europe Summer Time (Paris, GMT+02:00) > Register here

For Friday August, 6th at 10.00 am, Europe Summer Time (Paris, GMT+02:00) > Register here

IC Insights Says Image Sensors will Grow 31% in 2010

With growth of 31% in 2010, image sensor devices will reach a record high of $8.5 billion in 2010 according to a new report from IC Insights. Driven by applications for CMOS-based devices, that are projected at 61% of sales, the remaining 39% will come from charge-coupled devices (CCDs).  The increased demand is expected from the increased use of vision sensors in digital cameras, camera phones, and machine-vision systems. Automotive applications are projected to be 17% of the total 2014 market of $8.3 billion.

For more information on IC Insights’ Image Sensor research bulletin click here.

Automotive MEMS Sensor Forecast from iSuppli

Microelectromechanical (MEMS) sensors are used extensively in automotive applications but like everything else automotive, 2009 was not a good year. Richard Dixon of iSuppli forecasts that global shipments of automotive MEMS sensors will reach 591.2 million units in 2010, up 13.5% from 502.0 million in 2009. The second half will be up from the first and the increasing trend will continue through 2013. In fact, some MEMS products such as pressure sensors are experiencing shortages. The report “Automotive MEMS H1 2010 Market Tracker” provides more details.

For more information on iSuppli’s Automotive MEMS H1 2010 Market Tracker report click here.

Yole Developpement Forecasts Growth for MEMS & Sensors in Smartphones

At mid-year 2010, it’s time for market research companies to reaffirm or reevaluate their positions and forecasts for 2010. Here is the first of three newly released reports that involve sensors.

In the report “MEMS & Sensors for Smartphones,” Yole Developpement predicts double digit growth for MEMS & sensors for cell phones, expanding from $3.5B in 2009 to $7.9B in 2015. Among the sensors covered in report are MEMS gyroscopes, accelerometers and pressure sensors. CMOS image sensors are also included.

For more information on Yole Developpement’s report “MEMS & Sensors for Smartphones,” including a sample download and product leaflet with more information, click here.

Report Finds Demand for Sensors Is Rising

The rising demand for multifunctional personal electronics devices and intuitive applications has revved up the demand levels for sensors.

Large-scale deployment of sensors is being witnessed in mobile devices, media players, game consoles, and cameras. New opportunities are unfolding for innovative applications, including gesture recognition, motion sensing, location sensing, and fingerprint biometrics.

Gesture-based interfaces have triggered a surge in applications in the mobile gaming and personal devices sectors, and are set to change the way user interfaces are designed. These interfaces are likely to transform mass advertising solutions in the retail business.

New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (technicalinsights.frost.com), Opportunities for Sensors in Consumer Electronics, finds that the demand for complex scenarios that provide intuitive gaming experiences is on the rise, and the industry is cashing in on this market. The availability of 3D depth sensors and state-of-the-art accelerometers and gyroscopes is ensuring that the money is flowing into the industry.

If you are interested in a virtual brochure for this study, please send an email to Sarah Saatzer, Corporate Communications, at sarah.saatzer[.]frost.com, with your full name, company name, title, telephone number, company email address, company website, city, state and country.

Location data from all possible inputs such as cars, buses, taxis, mobile phones, cameras, and personal navigation devices that are network-connected with positioning technologies, including ground positioning system (GPS), wireless fidelity (WiFi), and cell tower triangulation, provides an ocean of information. Making sense of this data is especially becoming useful to consumers and businesses that utilize location-enabled devices for services, locating friends and family, navigating, asset- and pet-tracking, dispatching, sports, games, and hobbies.

Although the outlook for the market is upbeat, some challenges are restraining market progression. Privacy issues have emerged as a critical concern in location-based sensing. Considering the massive amount of personal information available online, the risk of susceptibility to crimes such as stolen identity is greatly amplified.

Dealing with these complexities would necessitate further research in the desired application areas. Standardization with regard to sensors would take longer as the applications are wide and varied, and the onus is on the end user to facilitate such processes. Advances in nanosensors can be used to develop portable lab-on-foil and lab-on-chip, along with developments in printing technologies. These low-cost, miniature sensors can be developed for quick chemical and threat detection in mobile, portable personal electronics.

Going forward, several technologies are poised to shape the consumer electronics space in the near future. Accelerometers and gyroscopes have conventionally been the forte of the automotive and aviation industries; however, the uptake of these sensors is likely to pick up steam in the consumer electronics space. Gyroscope manufacturers would be wise to target the high-volume cell phone market. Gyroscopes can open up new applications and interfaces with mobile phones, and if successful, a significant drop in unit cost owing to economies of scale will result.

In the long term, the convergence of various types of sensor technologies will pave the way for more comprehensive solutions that ensure optimized end-user experiences socially.

Opportunities for Sensors in Consumer Electronics, a part of the Technical Insights subscription, provides an insight into the recent advances in the field of sensors for consumer electronics along with the emerging application areas for the same. Further, this research service includes detailed technology analysis and industry trends evaluated following extensive interviews with market participants.

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