Opportunity for Silicon on Insulator Market Growth in the Next Five Years with Covid-19 Impact Analysis

According to the new market research report on the "Silicon on Insulator (SOI) Market by Wafer Size (200 mm and less than 200 mm, 300 mm), Wafer Type (RF-SOI, FD-SOI), Technology (Smart Cut, Layer Transfer), Product (RF FEM, MEMS), Application (Consumer Electronics, Automotive) - Global Forecast to 2025", published by MarketsandMarkets™, the global Silicon On Insulator (SOI) Market size is projected to grow from USD 1.0 billion in 2020 to USD 2.2 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 15.7% from 2020 to 2025. The improved performance offered and low operating voltage required by SOI wafers, growing use of SOI wafers in consumer electronics, and increase in investments by wafer manufacturers and foundry players in the SOI ecosystem are factors driving the growth of the SOI market across the globe.

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The RF-SOI wafer type segment led the SOI market in 2019

The RF-SOI wafer type segment accounted for the largest share of the SOI market in 2019. The growth of this segment can be attributed to the wide acceptance of RF-SOI in advanced Long-term Evolution (LTE) smartphones. Almost all smartphones use RF-SOI wafers in their RF Front-end Modules (FEMs) and antenna switches. Leading players offering RF-SOI include Soitec (France), Shin-Etsu Chemical (Japan), GlobalWafers Co., Ltd. (Taiwan), and Simgui (China).

Moreover, foundry players are also launching new wafers based on RF-SOI in the market. For instance, in September 2018, GlobalFoundries (US) started the production of its mobile-optimized 8SW 300 mm based on the RF-SOI technology platform. 300 mm RF-SOI is used in FEM applications, including 5G, IoT, and wireless communication.

The smart cut technology segment is estimated to account for the largest share of the SOI market in 2020

The smart cut technology segment is expected to lead the SOI market during the forecast period. Smart cut technology is a proprietary technology of Soitec (France) and is used for wafer bonding and layer splitting. Soitec offers this technology to most of its wafer manufacturing partners, including Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. (Japan), and Simgui (China). Smart cut technology enables wafer manufacturers to transfer a thin layer of crystalline material from one substrate to another. Moreover, this technology is more flexible as compared to other technologies. It offers high uniformity and excellent bonding interface in wafers and controls their thickness variability.

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Europe is estimated to account for the largest share of the SOI market in 2020

Europe is expected to lead the SOI market in 2020. The market in Europe is projected to experience increased traction during the forecast period due to the presence of several leading players such as Soitec (France) and STMicroelectronics N.V. (Switzerland) in this region. Moreover, it is also a hub for automotive players. Ongoing technological advancements in its automotive sector are expected to increase the demand for SOI wafer-based products in the region, thereby fueling the growth of the SOI market in Europe.

Soitec (France), Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd (Japan), GlobalWafers Co., Ltd. (Taiwan), SUMCO (Japan), Simgui (China), GlobalFoundries (US), STMicroelectronics N.V. (Switzerland), TowerJazz (Israel), NXP Semiconductors N.V. (Netherlands), Murata Manufacturing (Japan), Skyworks Solutions (US), Qorvo (US), Sony Corporation (Japan), MagnaChip Semiconductor (South Korea), United Microelectronics Corporation (Taiwan), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (Taiwan), Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. (US), Silicon Valley Microelectronics (SVM), Inc. (US), EV Group (US), Ultrasil LLC (US), Siltronix Silicon Technologies (France), and WaferPro (US) are some of the major companies operating in the SOI market.

Attractive Opportunities in the Silicon on Insulator Market

The global silicon on insulator market size is projected to grow from USD 1.0 billion in 2020 to USD 2.2 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 15.7% from 2020 to 2025. Effective use of silicon during the manufacturing of thin SOI wafers and low operating voltage and high performance of SOI-based devices are some of the factors expected to contribute to the growth of the SOI market across the globe. The flourishing Integrated Circuit (IC) industry, expanding SOI ecosystem in Asia Pacific, and increasing use of SOI in IoT applications act as growth opportunities for the SOI market. However, the floating body and self-heating effects in SOI-based devices act as challenges for the manufacturers of SOI wafers.

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The Radio Frequency Front-end Module (RF FEM) segment accounted for the largest share of the SOI market in 2019

Based on the product, the RF FEM segment accounted for the largest share of the SOI market in 2019. The growth of this segment can be attributed to the increased demand for RF FEM in upcoming 5G technology as well as consumer electronic devices such as smartphones, laptops, and tablets. Currently, all smartphones use RF chips comprising RF-SOI wafers. In the SOI ecosystem, wafer manufacturers and foundry players are also taking initiatives for the development of RF FEM products using SOI technology. For instance, GlobalFoundries (US) has developed advanced RF-SOI platforms that integrate low noise amplifiers, power amplifiers, RF switches, and phased-array antennas with RF FEM for advanced 4G LTE. The company is also focusing on improving the performance of its power amplifiers, low noise amplifiers, and RF switches to meet 5G FEM specifications with the help of advanced RF-SOI technology. These initiatives are expected to fuel the growth of the RF FEM segment of the market.

The automotive application segment of the SOI market is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The automotive application segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR between 2020 and 2025. This growth can be attributed to the increasing investments being made by automotive giants and other business leaders for the development of Advanced Driver-assistance Systems (ADAS) and driverless cars. For instance, Audi (Germany) is making efforts to integrate FD-SOI with devices or sensors used in its autonomous cars. These cars require high-speed, low-power, and compact electronic devices for their operations. This, in turn, leads to the increased demand for SOI-based wafers. Moreover, other products in autonomous cars that use FD-SOI wafers are infotainment systems, instrument clusters, Head-up Displays (HUDs), and e-cockpits.

The SOI market in APAC is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The SOI market in APAC is projected to grow at the highest CAGR from 2020 to 2025. Increased investments by wafer manufacturers and foundry players are influencing the growth of the SOI market in this region. For instance, in March 2018, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd (Japan) carried out around USD 996 million facility investments for its silicone business. These investments are aimed at enabling the company to expand its business in APAC. Moreover, in June 2018, TowerJazz (Israel) announced the expansion of the RF-SOI 65 nm process in its 300 mm Uozu, Japan fab.

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Key Market Players

Soitec (France), Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd (Japan), GlobalWafers Co., Ltd. (Taiwan), SUMCO (Japan), Simgui (China), GlobalFoundries (US), STMicroelectronics N.V. (Switzerland), TowerJazz (Israel), NXP Semiconductors N.V. (Netherlands), Murata Manufacturing (Japan), Skyworks Solutions (US), Qorvo (US), Sony Corporation (Japan), MagnaChip Semiconductor (South Korea), United Microelectronics Corporation (Taiwan), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (Taiwan), Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. (US), Silicon Valley Microelectronics (SVM), Inc. (US), EV Group (US), Ultrasil LLC (US), Siltronix Silicon Technologies (France), and WaferPro (US) are leading companies operating in the SOI market.

Which silicon on insulator market size is expected to grow at a higher CAGR?

The Silicon on Insulator market is projected to grow from USD 894 million in 2019 to USD 2,186 million by 2024, at a CAGR of 19.6% from 2019 to 2024. Advancements in smartphones, tablets, earphones/headphones, and wearables are expected to fuel the growth of the market for consumer electronics, which use SOI wafers. Moreover, the rising adoption of SOI-based devices in advanced applications such as autonomous cars is also creating growth opportunities for the SOI market.

Effective use of silicon during the manufacturing of thin SOI wafers and low operating voltage and high performance of SOI-based devices are some of the factors expected to contribute to the growth of the SOI market across the globe. The flourishing Integrated Circuit (IC) industry, expanding SOI ecosystem in Asia Pacific, and increasing use of SOI in IoT applications act as growth opportunities for the SOI market during the forecast period. 

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The SOI market for 300 mm wafer size is expected to grow at a higher CAGR than the market for 200 mm and less than 200 mm wafer size during the forecast period. This growth of the market for 300 mm wafer size can be attributed to the increasing adoption of organic and inorganic growth strategies by SOI manufacturers for the development of 300 mm SOI wafers. For instance, in June 2018, TowerJazz (Israel) announced the expansion of RF-SOI 65 nm process in its 300 mm Uozu, Japan fab.

The RF-SOI wafer type segment accounted for the largest share of the SOI market in 2018. For data transmission over 2G, 3G, and 4G/ Long-term Evolution (LTE), mobile devices require dedicated Front-end Modules (FEMs). These FEMs use RF-SOI chips, which integrate switches, power amplifiers, antenna tuning components, power management units, and filters on a single platform. As these chips need to transmit a large amount of data over a long distance, they require RF-SOI wafers. This, in turn, fuels the demand for RF-SOI wafer types across the globe.

The consumer electronics application segment accounted for the largest share of the SOI market in 2018. The growth of this segment can be attributed to the increasing global demand for electronic devices that are compact, have low power consumption, offer high operational speed, and have extended battery life. Increasing use of RF-SOI in smartphones and wearables and rising adoption of FD-SOI in IoT applications also spur the growth of the consumer electronics application segment of the SOI market. For instance, Xiaomi (China), a subsidiary of Huami (US) and a leading manufacturer of wearables, incorporated 28 nm FD-SOI GPS of Sony (Japan) in its Amazfit smartwatch.

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Europe led the SOI market in 2018. The presence of leading SOI wafer manufacturers such as Soitec (France) and STMicroelectronics (Switzerland) in Europe is contributing to the growth of the SOI market in the region. Smart cut, a patented technology of Soitec that is used by wafer manufacturers, accounted for a share of over 90% of the SOI market across the globe in 2018. The presence of key automotive companies in this region is also fueling the growth of the SOI market in Europe.

Silicon on Insulator Market: Top Industry Growth Factors & Segments 2020-2024 | COVID-19 Impact Analysis

The silicon on insulator market to grow from USD 0.9 billion in 2019 to USD 2.2 billion by 2024, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 19.6% during the forecast period. The growth of the market is driven by the factors such as effective use of silicon during the manufacture of thin SOI wafers, and low operating voltage and high performance of SOI-based devices.

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Silicon on Insulator Market for Radio Frequency front-end module (RF FEM) held the largest share of SOI market in 2018

In terms of value, RF FEM captured the largest share of silicon on insulator market, in 2018. The growth of this segment can be attributed to the increasing demand for RF FEM in upcoming 5G technology as well as consumer electronic devices such as smartphones, laptops, and tablets. Currently, all smartphones use RF chips comprising RF-SOI wafers. In SOI ecosystem, wafer manufacturers and foundry players are also taking initiatives for the development of RF FEM products by deploying SOI technology in it. For instance, GlobalFoundries (US) has developed advanced RF-SOI platforms that integrate low noise amplifiers, power amplifiers, RF switches, and phased-array antennas with RF FEM for advanced 4G LTE. The company is also focusing on improving the performance of its power amplifiers, low noise amplifiers, and RF switches to meet 5G FEM specifications with the help of advanced RF-SOI technology. Hence, these initiatives are driving the SOI market for RF FEM product.

Silicon on Insulator Market for automotive application to grow with the highest CAGR during forecast period

The silicon on insulator market for automotive application expected to grow with the highest CAGR between 2019 and 2024. This growth is mainly attributed to the increasing investments being made by automotive giants and other business leaders for the development of Advanced Driver-assistance Systems (ADAS) and driverless cars. For instance, Audi (Germany) is making efforts to integrate FD-SOI with devices or sensors used in its autonomous cars. These cars require high-speed, low-power, and compact electronic devices for their operations. This, in turn, leads to the increased demand for SOI-based wafers. Moreover, other products in autonomous cars that use FD-SOI

Silicon on Insulator Market in Asia Pacific (APAC) region to grow with the highest CAGR in SOI market during forecast period

The silicon on insulator market for APAC region expected to grow with the highest CAGR during forecast period. The increasing investment by wafer manufacturers and foundry players are influencing the growth of SOI market in APAC region. For instance, in March 2018, Shin-Etsu Chemical (Japan) carried out around USD 996 million facility investments for its silicones business. These investments are aimed at enabling the company to expand its business in APAC region. Moreover, in June 2018, TowerJazz (Israel) announced the expansion of its RF-SOI 65 nm process in its 300 mm Uozu, Japan fab..

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Key Market Players

Soitec (France), Shin-Etsu Chemical (Japan), GlobalWafers (Taiwan), SUMCO Corporation (Japan), Simgui (China), GlobalFoundries (US), TowerJazz (Israel), Sony (Japan), WaferPro (US), STMicroelectronics N.V. (Switzerland), NXP Semiconductor N.V. (Netherlands), Ineda Systems (India), Evaderis (France), Murata Manufacturing (Japan), Skyworks Solutions (US), Qorvo (US), MagnaChip Semiconductor (South Korea), UMC (Taiwan), TSMC (Taiwan), Qualcomm (US), Silicon Valley Microelectronics (US), and EV Group (UK).

Increasing Adoption of Silicon on Insulator in Automotive Applications is expected to Impact the Overall Market Growth

The Silicon on Insulator (SOI) market is projected to grow from USD 894 million in 2019 to USD 2,186 million by 2024, at a CAGR of 19.6% from 2019 to 2024. Advancements in smartphones, tablets, earphones/headphones, and wearables are expected to fuel the growth of the market for consumer electronics, which use SOI wafers. Moreover, the rising adoption of SOI-based devices in advanced applications such as autonomous cars is also creating growth opportunities for the SOI market.

Effective use of silicon during the manufacturing of thin SOI wafers and low operating voltage and high performance of SOI-based devices are some of the factors expected to contribute to the growth of the SOI market across the globe. The flourishing Integrated Circuit (IC) industry, expanding SOI ecosystem in Asia Pacific, and increasing use of SOI in IoT applications act as growth opportunities for the SOI market during the forecast period.

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The SOI market for 300 mm wafer size is expected to grow at a higher CAGR than the market for 200 mm and less than 200 mm wafer size during the forecast period. This growth of the market for 300 mm wafer size can be attributed to the increasing adoption of organic and inorganic growth strategies by SOI manufacturers for the development of 300 mm SOI wafers. For instance, in June 2018, TowerJazz (Israel) announced the expansion of RF-SOI 65 nm process in its 300 mm Uozu, Japan fab.

The RF-SOI wafer type segment accounted for the largest share of the SOI market in 2018. For data transmission over 2G, 3G, and 4G/ Long-term Evolution (LTE), mobile devices require dedicated Front-end Modules (FEMs). These FEMs use RF-SOI chips, which integrate switches, power amplifiers, antenna tuning components, power management units, and filters on a single platform. As these chips need to transmit a large amount of data over a long distance, they require RF-SOI wafers. This, in turn, fuels the demand for RF-SOI wafer types across the globe.

The consumer electronics application segment accounted for the largest share of the SOI market in 2018. The growth of this segment can be attributed to the increasing global demand for electronic devices that are compact, have low power consumption, offer high operational speed, and have extended battery life. Increasing use of RF-SOI in smartphones and wearables and rising adoption of FD-SOI in IoT applications also spur the growth of the consumer electronics application segment of the SOI market. For instance, Xiaomi (China), a subsidiary of Huami (US) and a leading manufacturer of wearables, incorporated 28 nm FD-SOI GPS of Sony (Japan) in its Amazfit smartwatch.

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Europe led the SOI market in 2018. The presence of leading SOI wafer manufacturers such as Soitec (France) and STMicroelectronics (Switzerland) in Europe is contributing to the growth of the SOI market in the region. Smart cut, a patented technology of Soitec that is used by wafer manufacturers, accounted for a share of over 90% of the SOI market across the globe in 2018. The presence of key automotive companies in this region is also fueling the growth of the SOI market in Europe.

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The Application Segment of the Silicon on Insulator Market Is Projected To Grow At the Highest CAGR during 2019-2024

According to the new market research report on the "Silicon on Insulator Market by Wafer Size (200 mm and Less Than 200 mm, 300 mm), Wafer Type (RF-SOI, FD-SOI), Technology (Smart Cut, Layer Transfer), Product (RF FEM, MEMS), Application (Consumer Electronics, Automotive) - Global Forecast to 2024", published by MarketsandMarkets™,  the Silicon on Insulator (SOI) market is projected to grow from USD 894 million in 2019 to USD 2,186 million by 2024, at a CAGR of 19.6% from 2019 to 2024. 

Improved performance offered and low operating voltage required by SOI wafers, growing use of SOI wafers in consumer electronics, and increasing investments by wafer manufacturers and foundry players in the SOI ecosystem are factors driving the growth of the SOI market across the globe.

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The RF-SOI wafer type segment led the SOI market in 2018.

The RF-SOI wafer type segment accounted for the largest share of the SOI market in 2018. The growth of this segment can be attributed to the wide acceptance of RF-SOI in advanced Long-term Evolution (LTE) smartphones. Almost all smartphones use RF-SOI wafers in their RF Front-end Modules (FEMs) and antenna switches. Leading players offering RF-SOI include Soitec (France), Shin-Etsu Chemical (Japan), GlobalWafers (Taiwan), and Simgui (China). Moreover, foundry players are also launching new wafers based on RF-SOI in the market. For instance, in September 2018, GlobalFoundries (US) started the production of its mobile-optimized 8SW 300 mm based on the RF-SOI technology platform. 300 mm RF-SOI is used in FEM applications, including 5G, IoT, and wireless communication.

The smart cut technology segment is estimated to account for the largest share of the SOI market in 2019.

The smart cut technology segment is expected to lead the SOI market during the forecast period. Smart cut technology is a proprietary technology of Soitec (France) and is used for wafer bonding and layer splitting. Soitec offers this technology to most of its wafer manufacturing partners, including Shin-Etsu Chemical (Japan) and Simgui (China). Smart cut technology enables wafer manufacturers to transfer a thin layer of crystalline material from one substrate to another. Moreover, this technology is more flexible as compared to other technologies. It offers high uniformity and excellent bonding interface in wafers and controls their thickness variability.

Europe is estimated to account for the largest share of the SOI market in 2019.

Europe is expected to lead the SOI market in 2019. The market in Europe is projected to experience increased traction during the forecast period due to the presence of several leading players such as Soitec (France) and STMicroelectronics (Switzerland) in this region. Moreover, it is also a hub for automotive players. Ongoing technological advancements in its automotive sector are expected to increase the demand for SOI wafer-based products in the region, thereby fueling the growth of SOI market in Europe.

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Soitec (France), Shin-Etsu Chemical (Japan), GlobalWafers (Taiwan), SUMCO Corporation (Japan), Simgui (China), GlobalFoundries (US), TowerJazz (Israel), Sony (Japan), WaferPro (US), STMicroelectronics N.V. (Switzerland), NXP Semiconductor N.V. (Netherlands), Ineda Systems (India), Evaderis (France), Murata Manufacturing (Japan), Skyworks Solutions (US), Qorvo (US), MagnaChip Semiconductor (South Korea), UMC (Taiwan), TSMC (Taiwan), Qualcomm (US), Silicon Valley Microelectronics (US), and EV Group (UK) are some of the major companies operating in the SOI market.

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