Light sensors are one of the best products when it comes to power saving solutions. More commonly known as photoelectric devices or photo sensors, light sensors convert light energy into electrical signal output. As more and more people are choosing intelligent lighting, the global light sensors market is growing at a steady rate. In 2015, the market stood at $1 billion, and, according to analysts at Technavio, will grow at a CAGR of 8% by 2020.
Leading vendors in the global light sensors market
ams
A leader in the design and manufacture of sensors, sensor interfaces, power management and wireless ICs, ams products are aimed at applications that require extreme precision, accuracy, dynamic range, sensitivity, and ultra-low power consumption. Headquartered in Austria, the company has 7 design centers worldwide. Optical sensors, audio sensors, environmental sensors, imaging sensors and CMOS imaging sensors are some of its major products.
Maxim Integrated
Incorporated in 1983, Maxim Integrated is based in San Jose, California. Design, development, manufacturing, and marketing of a wide range of linear and mixed-signal integrated circuits (analog circuits), RF wireless circuits, clocks and oscillators, microcontrollers, operational amplifiers, and sensors are its major areas of work. The company also manufactures products for consumer electronics, personal computers and peripherals, mobile devices, wireless and fiber communications, test equipment, instrumentation, video displays, and automotive applications.
Vishay Intertechnology
Vishay Intertechnology manufactures discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components. Established in 1962, the company’s components are widely used in markets such as computing, consumer, military, medical, and aerospace. In July 2015, the company’s product UMB 0207 series thin film MELF resistors won the EDN China 2015 Innovation Award. The award is given as a recognition for achievements in the design of ICs and other related products in China.
ROHM Semiconductor
One of the major semiconductor manufacturers in Japan, ROHM Semiconductor designs, develops, manufactures, and markets integrated circuits and other related semiconductor and electronic devices. Its products are used in the energy, medical and healthcare, home appliances, industrial, communications and telecom, automotive and transportation, and security sectors. The company recently launched the USB Power Delivery interface controller IC, which is used for the quick charging of smartphones and tablets.
Avago Technologies
A Broadcom limited company, Avago Technologies is a leading designer, developer and global supplier of a broad range of analog and digital semiconductor connectivity solutions. Avago Technologies’ extensive product portfolio serves four primary end markets: wired infrastructure, wireless communications, enterprise storage, and industrial and other. Data center networking, home connectivity, broadband access, telecommunications equipment, smartphones and base stations, data center servers and storage, factory automation, power generation and alternative energy systems, and display are the major areas wherein the company’s products are used.
ELAN Microelectronics Corporation
ELAN Microelectronics Corporation is a Chinese semiconductor company. Founded in 1994, ELAN has its touchpad module factory located in Chung Ho City, Taipei County. CMOS Sensor with Pattern Recognition is ELAN’s second core technology. It is used in the development of the optical mouse, interactive game console, interactive TV, computer games, optical identification devices, and more.
Heptagon
Heptagon provides complete 3D/imaging, illumination and optical sensing solutions for smart devices and the internet of things. Founded in 1993, the company is one of the frontrunners in miniaturizing and integrating complex hardware and software systems. Its research and development, sales and customer services teams are located in Singapore, Switzerland, Silicon Valley, and China.
Everlight Electronics
Everlight Electronics is a Taiwanese company that manufactures light-emitting diodes. The world’s seventh largest LED manufacturer, Everlight was founded in 1983, and its products have won several ISO certifications. Visible LED, infrared LED, optical ICs and online prints are some of its major products.
Sharp
A Japanese multinational corporation, Sharp designs and manufactures electronic products. The company is headquartered in Sakai-ku, Sakai, and since 2016, it has been an integral part of Taiwan-based Foxconn Group. Founded in 1912, its major products are home appliances, LED lights, TVs and plasmaclusters.
Sitronix Technology Corporation
Sitronix Technology Corporation is one of the leading builders and solution providers of electronic system integrators. Based in Taiwan, the company primarily focuses on display driver ICs (DDIs) for entry-level mobile phones, industrial displays, and automotive systems. In recent years, the company has also seen tremendous growths in its smartphone and sensor businesses.
