Market Overview:
The global silicon germanium materials market is expected to grow at a CAGR of xx% during the forecast period from 2018 to 2030. The growth in this market can be attributed to the increasing demand for silicon germanium materials in telecommunication, consumer electronics, automotive and other applications. Silicon germanium materials are used in various applications such as optical communication, power management, RF devices and others. They are also used as substrates for epitaxial wafers which helps in improving the performance of electronic devices.
Product Definition:
A material composed of silicon and germanium, with an atomic composition of SiGe. Silicon germanium is used as a semiconductor in electronic devices.
Source Materials:
Source materials are the raw materials used in the manufacturing of semiconductors. The industry is witnessing a tremendous growth owing to increasing demand for electronic devices across various end-use industries such as consumer electronics, telecommunication, and automotive. This has led to high demand for semiconductor devices which in turn is expected to drive source material market over the forecast period.
Silicon germanium (SiGe) material possesses superior properties such as low band gap energy.
Substrate Materials:
Substrate materials are the substances on which a semiconductor device is mounted. The substrate can be made of different materials such as glass, silicon, plastic and germanium among others. Silicon Germanium (SiGe) material is one such example where the substrate is made of Si and Ge while the semiconductor device consists of GaAs quantum dots or InGaN nanowires.
Application Insights:
The application segment includes telecommunication, consumer electronics, automotive and other applications. The product is widely used in the semiconductor industry owing to its superior electrical properties such as low-temperature resistance and high thermal conductivity. It is also used in non-electrical applications such as sensors due to its excellent piezoelectricity properties. In addition, the product has a wide range of uses in electronic devices including transistors and integrated circuits which are further expected to drive demand over the forecast period.
Silicon germanium materials are considered as an essential material for manufacturing FETs (field effect transistors) which are employed across various electronic products including mobile phones, flat panel TVs and computers among others.
Regional Analysis:
Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing regional market over the forecast period. The growth can be attributed to rising demand for electronic products such as smartphones and laptops, which require semiconductor manufacturing processes using germanium materials. In addition, increasing use of solar energy is also anticipated to drive product demand in this region.
The market in North America was valued at USD X million in 2017 owing to high production of silicon germanium materials used across a wide range of applications including consumer electronics, automotive and others due to presence of major manufacturers such as Infineon Technologies; Texas Instruments Inc.; Fairchild Semiconductor; National Semiconductor Corporation; Intel Corporation; Micron Technology Inc.; and Avago Technolgy Ltd., among others.
Growth Factors:
- Increasing demand for semiconductor devices in consumer electronics and telecommunications sectors
- Rising demand from the optoelectronics sector for silicon germanium-based infrared detectors and lasers
- Growing use of silicon germanium materials in power management applications
- Proliferation of next-generation 5G networks that require high-performance semiconductors
- Technological advancements that are resulting in higher efficiency and performance of silicon germanium materials
Scope Of The Report
Report Attributes
Report Details
Report Title
Silicon Germanium Materials Market Research Report
By Type
Source Materials, Substrate Materials, Epitaxial Wafers
By Application
Telecommunication, Consumer Electronics, Automotive, Others
By Companies
IBM, Infineon Technologies, NXP Semiconductors, Texas Instruments, MACOM, IQE, TSMC, Hitachi, Toshiba, Aixtron
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
231
Number of Tables & Figures
162
Customization Available
Yes, the report can be customized as per your need.
Global Silicon Germanium Materials Market Report Segments:
The global Silicon Germanium Materials market is segmented on the basis of:
Types
Source Materials, Substrate Materials, Epitaxial Wafers
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
Telecommunication, Consumer Electronics, Automotive, Others
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:
- IBM
- Infineon Technologies
- NXP Semiconductors
- Texas Instruments
- MACOM
- IQE
- TSMC
- Hitachi
- Toshiba
- Aixtron
Highlights of The Silicon Germanium Materials 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:
- Source Materials
- Substrate Materials
- Epitaxial Wafers
- By Application:
- Telecommunication
- Consumer Electronics
- Automotive
- Others
- 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 Silicon Germanium Materials 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?
Silicon Germanium materials are semiconductor materials that have a silicon-germanium alloy composition. Silicon Germanium is an important material for electronic devices because it has high electron mobility and can be easily doped to create different types of semiconductors.
Some of the key players operating in the silicon germanium materials market are IBM, Infineon Technologies, NXP Semiconductors, Texas Instruments, MACOM, IQE, TSMC, Hitachi, Toshiba, Aixtron.
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
Chapter 2 Assumptions and Acronyms Used
Chapter 3 Research Methodology
Chapter 4 Silicon Germanium Materials 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 Silicon Germanium Materials Market Dynamics
4.2.1 Market Drivers
4.2.2 Market Restraints
4.2.3 Market Opportunity
4.3 Silicon Germanium Materials 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 Silicon Germanium Materials 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 Silicon Germanium Materials Market Size & Forecast, 2020-2028
4.5.1 Silicon Germanium Materials Market Size and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.2 Silicon Germanium Materials Market Absolute $ Opportunity
Chapter 5 Global 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 Market Size Forecast by Type
5.2.1 Source Materials
5.2.2 Substrate Materials
5.2.3 Epitaxial Wafers
5.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
Chapter 6 Global 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 Market Size Forecast by Applications
6.2.1 Telecommunication
6.2.2 Consumer Electronics
6.2.3 Automotive
6.2.4 Others
6.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 7 Global Silicon Germanium Materials 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 Silicon Germanium Materials 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 Analysis and Forecast
9.1 Introduction
9.2 North America 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 Market Size Forecast by Type
9.6.1 Source Materials
9.6.2 Substrate Materials
9.6.3 Epitaxial Wafers
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 Market Size Forecast by Applications
9.10.1 Telecommunication
9.10.2 Consumer Electronics
9.10.3 Automotive
9.10.4 Others
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 Analysis and Forecast
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Europe 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 Market Size Forecast by Type
10.6.1 Source Materials
10.6.2 Substrate Materials
10.6.3 Epitaxial Wafers
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 Market Size Forecast by Applications
10.10.1 Telecommunication
10.10.2 Consumer Electronics
10.10.3 Automotive
10.10.4 Others
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 Analysis and Forecast
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Asia Pacific 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 Market Size Forecast by Type
11.6.1 Source Materials
11.6.2 Substrate Materials
11.6.3 Epitaxial Wafers
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 Market Size Forecast by Applications
11.10.1 Telecommunication
11.10.2 Consumer Electronics
11.10.3 Automotive
11.10.4 Others
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 Analysis and Forecast
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Latin America 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 Market Size Forecast by Type
12.6.1 Source Materials
12.6.2 Substrate Materials
12.6.3 Epitaxial Wafers
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 Market Size Forecast by Applications
12.10.1 Telecommunication
12.10.2 Consumer Electronics
12.10.3 Automotive
12.10.4 Others
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) Analysis and Forecast
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Middle East & Africa (MEA) 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) Market Size Forecast by Type
13.6.1 Source Materials
13.6.2 Substrate Materials
13.6.3 Epitaxial Wafers
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) Market Size Forecast by Applications
13.10.1 Telecommunication
13.10.2 Consumer Electronics
13.10.3 Automotive
13.10.4 Others
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 Silicon Germanium Materials Market: Competitive Dashboard
14.2 Global Silicon Germanium Materials Market: Market Share Analysis, 2019
14.3 Company Profiles (Details – Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
14.3.1 IBM
14.3.2 Infineon Technologies
14.3.3 NXP Semiconductors
14.3.4 Texas Instruments
14.3.5 MACOM
14.3.6 IQE
14.3.7 TSMC
14.3.8 Hitachi
14.3.9 Toshiba
14.3.10 Aixtron
