London, 10 December 2014: TechNavio, the independent tech-focused global research firm, has published a report on the Global Semiconductor Silicon Wafer Market 2015-2019, which is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.25 percent in terms of silicon wafer area unit shipments during the forecast period of 2014-2019.
Advances in industries such as computing, networking and telecom, and consumer electronics have created the need for small and robust semiconductor devices. This has driven the demand for the fabrication materials needed to develop high-performance semiconductor components.
“The increase in demand for advanced electronic gadgets that support a diverse range of applications is adding pressure on semiconductor manufacturers for the invention of technologically advanced nodes,” says Faisal Ghaus, Vice President of TechNavio.
“The semiconductor manufacturers are focusing on innovations to sustain competition, reduce manufacturing costs, and improve the product efficiency.”
Key Market Drivers
- Need for Miniaturization of Semiconductor Devices
- Formation of G450C
- Increased Demand for Wireless Computing Devices
- Emergence of 3D Integration and FinFET Architecture
Key Market Trends
- Shift toward Advanced Technology Nodes
- Shift toward Large-diameter Silicon Wafers
- Need to Bring New Products to Market Quickly
Key Market Vendors
- LG Siltron
- Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd.
- Siltronic AG
- Sino-America Silicon Products Inc.
- Sumco Corp.
- SunEdison Semiconductor Ltd.
To define the market circumstances in the next 3-4 years, TechNavio analysts have conducted in-depth analysis of the impact of market drivers, challenges and trends featuring data on product segmentations, vendor shares, growth rate by revenue and an evaluation of the different buying criteria in the order of importance.
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