Market Overview:
Microcontroller Unit (MCU) is a small computer on a single chip. It consists of an arithmetic logic unit, memory, and programmable input/output peripherals. MCUs are used in embedded systems such as digital watches, thermostats, and automobile engine control systems. The global microcontroller unit market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period 2018-2030. The growth of the market can be attributed to the increasing demand for miniaturization in electronic devices and rising demand for smart devices across different applications segments such as industrial application, automotive application, and other applications segments.
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Product Definition:
A microcontroller unit (MCU) is a small computer on a single integrated circuit. It combines the processor, memory, and I/O functions on a single chip.
An MCU is important because it can be used to control many different devices. For example, an MCU can be used to control the speed of an electric motor or the brightness of a light bulb.
4 Bit Type:
The 4-bit type is used to represent the size of a computer word. It helps in storing information and making it reversible. The data stored in this type of memory can be either 0 or 1, known as zero and one (Z/1). These memories are used for various applications such as SRAM, EEPROM, FLASH etc.
8 Bit Type:
8 Bit Type is used in Microcontroller Unit(MCU) market to indicate the size of a computer memory. It has two different forms such as 8-bit and 16-bit type. The size of computer memory indicates the number of bits used for each individual variable when performing an operation or making a decision in a program. A microcontroller unit consists of processor, main memory, and input/output devices among others which are interconnected by hardware and software using bus structure.
Application Insights:
The automotive application segment accounted for the largest revenue share of over 30% in 2017. The growth can be attributed to increasing demand for advanced safety features and comfort systems in vehicles, such as airbags, anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC) and tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). In addition, growing emphasis on energy efficiency by manufacturers is expected to drive the market over the forecast period.
Microcontroller units are used across a wide range of applications including industrial automation, medical equipment & devices, consumer electronics and appliances among others. Increasing adoption of smart city concept is expected to open new avenues for microcontroller unit market growth over the forecast period.
Regional Analysis:
Asia Pacific region dominated the global market in 2017 and is expected to continue its dominance over the forecast period. The growth can be attributed to rising investments by key players in developing R&D facilities, increasing demand for smart devices, and growing adoption of IoT technologies. In addition, rising disposable income levels are anticipated to drive demand from other applications such as consumer electronics and automotive among others.
The European market held a significant share in terms of revenue owing to high penetration of microcontrollers used across various industrial automation applications such as process control, medical equipment & monitoring systems (MEMS), transportation safety systems (HMI), etc. Rising need for energy efficiency along with advancements in networking technologies is likely to boost regional growth over the forecast period.
Growth Factors:
- Increasing demand for miniaturization in electronic devices: The growth of the MCU market is mainly driven by the increasing demand for miniaturization in electronic devices. Miniaturized devices are becoming more popular due to their low power consumption and high efficiency.
- Development of new applications: Another major growth driver for the MCU market is the development of new applications, such as smart homes, smart grids, and autonomous vehicles. These new applications are fueling demand for advanced MCUs with more features and capabilities.
- Growing popularity of IoT: The growing popularity of IoT is also contributing to the growth of the MCU market. With billions of connected devices, there is a huge potential for MCUs in various IoT applications such as home automation, smart cities, and industrial automation.
- Advances in semiconductor technology: The advances in semiconductor technology are enabling manufacturers to develop smaller and more powerful MCUs that can be used in a wider range of applications. This is helping to drive down costs and increase adoption rates among OEMs and consumers alike
Scope Of The Report
Report Attributes
Report Details
Report Title
Microcontroller Unit(MCU) Market Research Report
By Type
4 Bit Type, 8 Bit Type, 16 Bit Type, 32 Bit Type, 64 Bit Type
By Application
Industrial Application, Automotive Application, Other Applications
By Companies
Renesas Electronics, Freescale Semiconductor, Microchip, ST, Atmel, NXP, Infineon Tech, TI, Toshiba, Spansion, Maxim, Nuvoton, Sinowealth, Sonix, Holtek, Elan, Sunplus, Megawin, Silan, Actions, Sigma Micro, CR Microelectronics, Novatek
Regions Covered
North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, MEA
Base Year
2021
Historical Year
2019 to 2020 (Data from 2010 can be provided as per availability)
Forecast Year
2030
Number of Pages
191
Number of Tables & Figures
134
Customization Available
Yes, the report can be customized as per your need.
Global Microcontroller Unit(MCU) Market Report Segments:
The global Microcontroller Unit(MCU) market is segmented on the basis of:
Types
4 Bit Type, 8 Bit Type, 16 Bit Type, 32 Bit Type, 64 Bit Type
The product segment provides information about the market share of each product and the respective CAGR during the forecast period. It lays out information about the product pricing parameters, trends, and profits that provides in-depth insights of the market. Furthermore, it discusses latest product developments & innovation in the market.
Applications
Industrial Application, Automotive Application, Other Applications
The application segment fragments various applications of the product and provides information on the market share and growth rate of each application segment. It discusses the potential future applications of the products and driving and restraining factors of each application segment.
Some of the companies that are profiled in this report are:
- Renesas Electronics
- Freescale Semiconductor
- Microchip
- ST
- Atmel
- NXP
- Infineon Tech
- TI
- Toshiba
- Spansion
- Maxim
- Nuvoton
- Sinowealth
- Sonix
- Holtek
- Elan
- Sunplus
- Megawin
- Silan
- Actions
- Sigma Micro
- CR Microelectronics
- Novatek
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Highlights of The Microcontroller Unit(MCU) Market Report:
- The market structure and projections for the coming years.
- Drivers, restraints, opportunities, and current trends of market.
- Historical data and forecast.
- Estimations for the forecast period 2030.
- Developments and trends in the market.
- By Type:
- 4 Bit Type
- 8 Bit Type
- 16 Bit Type
- 32 Bit Type
- 64 Bit Type
- By Application:
- Industrial Application
- Automotive Application
- Other Applications
- Market scenario by region, sub-region, and country.
- Market share of the market players, company profiles, product specifications, SWOT analysis, and competitive landscape.
- Analysis regarding upstream raw materials, downstream demand, and current market dynamics.
- Government Policies, Macro & Micro economic factors are also included in the report.
We have studied the Microcontroller Unit(MCU) Market in 360 degrees via. both primary & secondary research methodologies. This helped us in building an understanding of the current market dynamics, supply-demand gap, pricing trends, product preferences, consumer patterns & so on. The findings were further validated through primary research with industry experts & opinion leaders across countries. The data is further compiled & validated through various market estimation & data validation methodologies. Further, we also have our in-house data forecasting model to predict market growth up to 2030.
Regional Analysis
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
- Latin America
Note: A country of choice can be added in the report at no extra cost. If more than one country needs to be added, the research quote will vary accordingly.
The geographical analysis part of the report provides information about the product sales in terms of volume and revenue in regions. It lays out potential opportunities for the new entrants, emerging players, and major players in the region. The regional analysis is done after considering the socio-economic factors and government regulations of the countries in the regions.
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Frequently Asked Questions?
A microcontroller unit (MCU) is a small computer chip that controls the basic operations of a device, such as an electronic circuit. MCUs are found in many consumer electronics products and are becoming more common in industrial applications.
Some of the major players in the microcontroller unit(mcu) market are Renesas Electronics, Freescale Semiconductor, Microchip, ST, Atmel, NXP, Infineon Tech, TI, Toshiba, Spansion, Maxim, Nuvoton, Sinowealth, Sonix, Holtek, Elan, Sunplus, Megawin, Silan, Actions, Sigma Micro, CR Microelectronics, Novatek.
The microcontroller unit(mcu) market is expected to register a CAGR of 6.5%.
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
Chapter 2 Assumptions and Acronyms Used
Chapter 3 Research Methodology
Chapter 4 Microcontroller Unit(MCU) Market Overview
4.1 Introduction
4.1.1 Market Taxonomy
4.1.2 Market Definition
4.1.3 Macro-Economic Factors Impacting the Market Growth
4.2 Microcontroller Unit(MCU) Market Dynamics
4.2.1 Market Drivers
4.2.2 Market Restraints
4.2.3 Market Opportunity
4.3 Microcontroller Unit(MCU) Market - Supply Chain Analysis
4.3.1 List of Key Suppliers
4.3.2 List of Key Distributors
4.3.3 List of Key Consumers
4.4 Key Forces Shaping the Microcontroller Unit(MCU) Market
4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.4.3 Threat of Substitution
4.4.4 Threat of New Entrants
4.4.5 Competitive Rivalry
4.5 Global Microcontroller Unit(MCU) Market Size & Forecast, 2018-2028
4.5.1 Microcontroller Unit(MCU) Market Size and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.2 Microcontroller Unit(MCU) Market Absolute $ Opportunity
Chapter 5 Global Microcontroller Unit(MCU) Market Analysis and Forecast by Type
5.1 Introduction
5.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Type
5.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
5.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
5.2 Microcontroller Unit(MCU) Market Size Forecast by Type
5.2.1 4 Bit Type
5.2.2 8 Bit Type
5.2.3 16 Bit Type
5.2.4 32 Bit Type
5.2.5 64 Bit Type
5.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
Chapter 6 Global Microcontroller Unit(MCU) Market Analysis and Forecast by Applications
6.1 Introduction
6.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Applications
6.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
6.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
6.2 Microcontroller Unit(MCU) Market Size Forecast by Applications
6.2.1 Industrial Application
6.2.2 Automotive Application
6.2.3 Other Applications
6.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 7 Global Microcontroller Unit(MCU) Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
7.1 Introduction
7.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Region
7.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
7.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
7.2 Microcontroller Unit(MCU) Market Size Forecast by Region
7.2.1 North America
7.2.2 Europe
7.2.3 Asia Pacific
7.2.4 Latin America
7.2.5 Middle East & Africa (MEA)
7.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Region
Chapter 8 Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Impact
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Current & Future Impact Analysis
8.3 Economic Impact Analysis
8.4 Government Policies
8.5 Investment Scenario
Chapter 9 North America Microcontroller Unit(MCU) Analysis and Forecast
9.1 Introduction
9.2 North America Microcontroller Unit(MCU) Market Size Forecast by Country
9.2.1 U.S.
9.2.2 Canada
9.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
9.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
9.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
9.6 North America Microcontroller Unit(MCU) Market Size Forecast by Type
9.6.1 4 Bit Type
9.6.2 8 Bit Type
9.6.3 16 Bit Type
9.6.4 32 Bit Type
9.6.5 64 Bit Type
9.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
9.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
9.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
9.10 North America Microcontroller Unit(MCU) Market Size Forecast by Applications
9.10.1 Industrial Application
9.10.2 Automotive Application
9.10.3 Other Applications
9.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
9.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
9.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 10 Europe Microcontroller Unit(MCU) Analysis and Forecast
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Europe Microcontroller Unit(MCU) Market Size Forecast by Country
10.2.1 Germany
10.2.2 France
10.2.3 Italy
10.2.4 U.K.
10.2.5 Spain
10.2.6 Russia
10.2.7 Rest of Europe
10.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
10.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
10.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
10.6 Europe Microcontroller Unit(MCU) Market Size Forecast by Type
10.6.1 4 Bit Type
10.6.2 8 Bit Type
10.6.3 16 Bit Type
10.6.4 32 Bit Type
10.6.5 64 Bit Type
10.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
10.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
10.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
10.10 Europe Microcontroller Unit(MCU) Market Size Forecast by Applications
10.10.1 Industrial Application
10.10.2 Automotive Application
10.10.3 Other Applications
10.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
10.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
10.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 11 Asia Pacific Microcontroller Unit(MCU) Analysis and Forecast
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Asia Pacific Microcontroller Unit(MCU) Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.1 China
11.2.2 Japan
11.2.3 South Korea
11.2.4 India
11.2.5 Australia
11.2.6 South East Asia (SEA)
11.2.7 Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
11.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
11.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
11.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
11.6 Asia Pacific Microcontroller Unit(MCU) Market Size Forecast by Type
11.6.1 4 Bit Type
11.6.2 8 Bit Type
11.6.3 16 Bit Type
11.6.4 32 Bit Type
11.6.5 64 Bit Type
11.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
11.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
11.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
11.10 Asia Pacific Microcontroller Unit(MCU) Market Size Forecast by Applications
11.10.1 Industrial Application
11.10.2 Automotive Application
11.10.3 Other Applications
11.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
11.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
11.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 12 Latin America Microcontroller Unit(MCU) Analysis and Forecast
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Latin America Microcontroller Unit(MCU) Market Size Forecast by Country
12.2.1 Brazil
12.2.2 Mexico
12.2.3 Rest of Latin America (LATAM)
12.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
12.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
12.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
12.6 Latin America Microcontroller Unit(MCU) Market Size Forecast by Type
12.6.1 4 Bit Type
12.6.2 8 Bit Type
12.6.3 16 Bit Type
12.6.4 32 Bit Type
12.6.5 64 Bit Type
12.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
12.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
12.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
12.10 Latin America Microcontroller Unit(MCU) Market Size Forecast by Applications
12.10.1 Industrial Application
12.10.2 Automotive Application
12.10.3 Other Applications
12.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
12.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
12.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 13 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Microcontroller Unit(MCU) Analysis and Forecast
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Microcontroller Unit(MCU) Market Size Forecast by Country
13.2.1 Saudi Arabia
13.2.2 South Africa
13.2.3 UAE
13.2.4 Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
13.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
13.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
13.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
13.6 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Microcontroller Unit(MCU) Market Size Forecast by Type
13.6.1 4 Bit Type
13.6.2 8 Bit Type
13.6.3 16 Bit Type
13.6.4 32 Bit Type
13.6.5 64 Bit Type
13.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
13.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
13.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
13.10 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Microcontroller Unit(MCU) Market Size Forecast by Applications
13.10.1 Industrial Application
13.10.2 Automotive Application
13.10.3 Other Applications
13.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
13.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
13.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 14 Competition Landscape
14.1 Microcontroller Unit(MCU) Market: Competitive Dashboard
14.2 Global Microcontroller Unit(MCU) Market: Market Share Analysis, 2019
14.3 Company Profiles (Details – Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
14.3.1 Renesas Electronics
14.3.2 Freescale Semiconductor
14.3.3 Microchip
14.3.4 ST
14.3.5 Atmel
14.3.6 NXP
14.3.7 Infineon Tech
14.3.8 TI
14.3.9 Toshiba
14.3.10 Spansion
14.3.11 Maxim
14.3.12 Nuvoton
14.3.13 Sinowealth
14.3.14 Sonix
14.3.15 Holtek
14.3.16 Elan
14.3.17 Sunplus
14.3.18 Megawin
14.3.19 Silan
14.3.20 Actions
14.3.21 Sigma Micro
14.3.22 CR Microelectronics
14.3.23 Novatek
