Europe Power Transistor Market Size
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2024 - 2029 |
| Historical Data Period | 2019 - 2022 |
| CAGR | 3.30 % |
| Market Concentration | Medium |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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Europe Power Transistor Market Analysis
The Europe power transistor market was valued at USD 3,973.64 million and is expected to register a CAGR of 3.3% during the forecast period to become USD 4828.258 million by the end of the forecast period.
- The rise in demand for connected devices is anticipated to have a significant impact on the growth of the worldwide power transistor market over the course of the forecast period. Power transistors aid in quick heat dissipation, prevent overheating, reduce carbon dioxide emissions, and save electricity costs.
- According to Cisco, the number of networked devices in Central and Eastern Europe is estimated to increase from 1.2 billion in 2018 to 2.0 billion by 2023. By 2023, Central and Eastern Europe would have 4.0 networked devices per person, up from 2.5 in 2018.
- Power transistors are usually used in automotive applications due to their ability to efficiently handle high voltage and current levels. They are used in various areas of the vehicle, including engine control systems, transmission systems, power management, battery management, and lighting systems, among others.
- Automotive power transistors are designed to meet stringent requirements for reliability, durability, and safety. They are employed in motor control circuits to regulate the speed of the motor. They are also utilized in electric and hybrid vehicles to control the motor used for propulsion. Power transistors are used in battery management systems to monitor the battery health, and charging status, to control the charging current, and in automatic transmission systems to control the shifting of gears.
- Additional factors that are anticipated to drive the market under study include safety, infotainment, navigation, and fuel efficiency in automotive components, as well as security, automation, solid-state lighting, transportation, and energy management in industrial components. For instance, the Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT), a key element of the EV power electronics system, is anticipated to experience high demand as EV sales increase internationally.
- According to Federal Motor Transport Authority, in Germany, 1.2% of all passenger cars were electrified (battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs)) in 2020. The forecast states that by 2030, the share will increase to 24.4% or over 11.55 million vehicles. Such a rise in electric vehicle (EV) vehicles would drive the market.
- The region is also witnessing several innovations catering to the complex demands of consumers. For instance, in June 2022, the first high-performance vertical bipolar organic transistor was created by scientists at the Dresden Integrated Centre for Applied Physics and Photonic Materials (IAPP) in Germany, paving the way for the creation of adaptable organic logic systems. Over the past 20 years, organic field-effect transistors (FET) have been created for uses such as screen drivers; however, due to their poor charge carrier mobility, they can only operate in the low- to medium-megahertz range. The bipolar junction transistor, on the other hand, provides low capacitance and contact resistance but faces difficulties with miniaturization and process integration.
- On the flip side, power transistor technology faces a number of challenges. Some of these challenges are related to device performance, such as improving efficiency and power density. Other challenges are related to device reliability, such as reducing the risk of thermal stress and improving reliability under high voltages. Power transistors generate a lot of heat during operation, which can cause reliability issues and limit the power density of the devices. Improving the thermal management of power transistors is an important challenge.
- Further, the outbreak of COVID-19 affected the production facilities of automotive industries across the globe. The COVID-19 outbreak in European countries affected the automobile industry in the region. According to the Foreign Car Manufacturers Association and the National Union Representatives Vehicles Foreign Affairs (UNRAE), the COVID-19 outbreak and weak economic outlook triggered a fall in demand in the automotive sector. Such factors might restrain the growth of the studied market in the region.
Europe Power Transistor Market Trends
The Consumer Electronics Segment is Expected to Drive the Market's Growth
- Power transistors find widespread application in consumer electronics. The increasing popularity of consumer electronics such as earbuds, laptops, smartphones, wearables, and other portable gadgets contributes to the segment's expansion. Rising consumer electronics demand for high-definition audio, quick charging, and more energy-efficient designs will drive growth for gallium nitride (GaN) technology. GaN transistor technology will give the necessary adaption for improving the digital world.
- The market for 5G-enabled devices will boom in the future in the region owing to rising consumption and data processing requirements. Chip manufacturers for 5G-enabled smartphones will encounter increased demand for 5G processors to satisfy the growing demand for 5G-enabled handsets. The increase in semiconductor chips will contribute to the development of the semiconductor, eventually supporting the need for power transistors. According to Ericsson, in 2022, there were 60.45 million 5G mobile subscriptions in Western Europe.
- Smartwatches typically use low-power transistors, such as metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs), to help conserve energy and extend battery life. Power management is a critical part of smartwatch design, as these devices are designed to be worn for long periods and must be able to operate on a single charge. The introduction of new smartwatches would drive the market.
- To that extent, in June 2022, Montblanc introduced the next wave of Wear OS 3 watches, including the Summit 3, priced at USD 1,290. This release represents a significant upgrade to Montblanc's premium timepieces. The new watches offer a range of features and functionalities. For instance, some watch faces are designed to mimic Montblanc's iconic mechanical models, such as the 1858 Geosphere. Additionally, the smartwatches come equipped with advanced capabilities like blood oxygen monitoring, sleep tracking, and support for Google Pay.
- Smartphones are the major consumer of power transistors in this segment. The smartphone has been a very competitive market in recent years. Companies have included various new sensors in the past that are battery-intensive. The manufacturers are developing smartphone chargers that could charge the device in a shorter duration, so the current rating for these has gone from 0.5 milliamps to 5 milliamps. The power transistor in the adapter plays a critical role in maintaining the required current and voltage levels. There have been many instances where a counterfeit adapter has exploded the device.
- According to Ericsson, by 2027, Western Europe's smartphone subscriptions will total 439 million. As of 2021, Western Europe had roughly 404 million smartphone subscribers. Based on previous years' steady development, the number of smartphone subscribers in Central and Eastern Europe was predicted to reach 427 million by 2027. Such an increase in the adoption of smartphones is likely to boost the growth of the studied market.
The United Kingdom is Expected to Witness a High Market Growth
- In the United Kingdom, gallium nitride (GaN) power transistors are being used in data centers to create power supplies and other applications with smaller sizes, higher efficiency, and a higher return on investment. Next-generation GaN transistors are enabling data centers to drive even more savings, as well as greater power density and efficiency.
- For instance, according to a digital strategy report from the United Kingdom government, on average, data centers support the Internet economy, which accounts for nearly 16% of the national GDP, 10% of employment, and 24% of all UK exports, and is expanding more quickly than any other G-20 economy.
- While the annual GVA contribution of an existing data center is estimated to be between GBP 291 million (USD 401.58 million) and GBP 320 million (USD 441.60 million), each new data center ranges from GBP 397 million (USD 547.86 million) to GBP 436 million (USD 601.68 million). Such investments in data center constructions would drive the studied market.
- Further, the country has set a target to make its transportation fully electric by 2040, banning the sale of new diesel and petrol cars. In line with this objective, the electric vehicle (EV) market in the country is expanding steadily, with the number of electric vehicles in the United Kingdom rising by 71% in 2021, as compared to 2020, as per the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). As the United Kingdom prepares to make the transition to pure-electric vehicle production over the coming years, with some manufacturers and brands committing to going 100% electric as early as 2025, resultantly, demand for critical power electronic devices and systems is set to increase. This will further propel the market growth.
- To meet the various demands of the customers, the firms in the region are developing new products. For instance, in March 2022, A UK GaN firm, Fabless, launched easily-driven power transistors with current sensing. The company is leveraging monolithic GaN integration, dubbed 'ICeGaN,' to adjust the gating behavior of GaN power transistors without the use of cascade-pairing, allowing them to be compatible with drivers designed for classic silicon metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFETs). Simultaneously, a current sense output has been added, which is used by connecting an external low-power, low-value (10) resistor from the CS output to 0V and amplifying the resulting voltage using an op-amp.
- Power transistors are widely used in the energy and power industry for various applications, including power conversion, high voltage switches, and amplification of signals. They are used in power electronic devices such as inverters and converters to convert electrical energy from one form to another. For example, in solar panels, power transistors can be used to convert DC power into AC power that is suitable for home use.
- According to GOV.UK, as the United Kingdom gradually moves away from fossil fuel reliance, electricity generation from renewables is likely to increase in the coming decades. Projections indicate that, by 2040, over half of major power producers' electricity generation capacity will be from renewable sources, amounting to 100 gigawatts. Such an increase in power generation activities in the region would offer lucrative opportunities for the market players to expand their product penetration.
Europe Power Transistor Industry Overview
The Europe power transistor market is moderately fragmented, with the presence of several players like Infineon Technologies, Renesas Electronics, Texas Instruments, etc. Since the market is heavily competitive, the market players constantly strive to adopt advanced technologies and innovate comprehensive products to cater to the evolving needs of their customers.
In March 2023, LITEON Technology chose Texas Instruments' highly integrated gallium nitride (GaN) field effect transistor (FET) plus C2000TM real-time microcontrollers (MCUs) for its latest high-performance server power supply unit (PSU) for the North American market, according to the company. The newly commercialized PSU, which uses TI's LMG3522R030 GaN FET and a TMS320F28003x C2000 real-time MCU, has a power density of more than 95 W/in3 and fulfills 80 Plus Titanium criteria.
In April 2022, Mitsubishi Electric announced its plans to ship samples of its 2.0kV insulated-gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) module for industrial use next month. The LV100-type T-series IGBT module is anticipated to reduce the size and power consumption of 1500V converters for renewable energy sources with a switching frequency from 1 to 5kHz. 1500V is the upper limit of the EU's Low Voltage Directive, which could be difficult to achieve with 1700V devices. The module samples have a blocking-voltage capability 2.0kV for large-capacity power systems of several hundred kW to several MW.
Europe Power Transistor Market Leaders
Infineon Technologies AG
Renesas Electronics Corporation
Texas Instruments Inc.
NXP Semiconductors N.V.
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Europe Power Transistor Market News
- March 2023: Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation introduced the "GT30J65MRB" 650V discrete insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) for power factor correction (PFC) circuits in air conditioners and large power supplies for industrial equipment. Toshiba incorporates the most recent method into its new IGBT. An optimized trench structure achieves an industry-leading low switching loss (turn-off switching loss) of 0.35 mJ, roughly 42% lower than the preceding product from Toshiba, GT50JR22. The new IGBT also includes a diode with a forward voltage of 1.20V, approximately 43% lower than the GT50JR22.
- January 2023: NXP introduced the MMRF5018HS 125 W CW GaN on SiC RF Power Transistor. The MMRF5018HS is contained in a NI-400HS air cavity ceramic package with a low Rth. The MMRF5018HS is appropriate for CW, pulse, and wideband RF applications due to its high gain and robustness. The MMRF5018HS multi-octave wideband performance is optimized for 1-2700 MHz applications. Thermals become a significant factor in how to get the heat out while running at such wide bandwidths at high power. With its low thermal resistance of 1.21° C/W (FEA calculated) channel-to-case thermal resistance at 90°C and 109W dissipated, NXP continues to strengthen our wideband GaN portfolio.
Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
1.2 Scope of the Study
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET INSIGHTS
4.1 Market Overview
4.2 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
4.2.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.2.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
4.2.4 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
4.2.5 Threat of Substitutes
4.3 Technological Trends
4.4 Value Chain Analysis
4.5 Assessment of Impact of COVID-19 on the Market
5. MARKET DYNAMICS
5.1 Market Drivers
5.1.1 Rise in demand for connected devices
5.1.2 Increasing demand for power-efficient electronic devices
5.2 Market Restrains
5.2.1 Limitations in Operations due to constraints like temperature, frequency, reverse blocking capacity, etc
6. MARKET SEGMENATTION
6.1 By Product
6.1.1 Low-Voltage FETs
6.1.2 IGBT Modules
6.1.3 RF and Microwave Transistors
6.1.4 High Voltage FETs
6.1.5 IGBT Transistors
6.2 By Type
6.2.1 Bipolar Junction Transistor
6.2.2 Field Effect Transistor
6.2.3 Heterojunction Bipolar Transistor
6.2.4 Other Types (MOSFET, JFET, NPN Transistor, PNP Transistor, GaN transistor)
6.3 By End User
6.3.1 Consumer Electronics
6.3.2 Communication and Technology
6.3.3 Automotive
6.3.4 Energy and Power
6.3.5 Manufacturing
6.3.6 Other End-User Industries
6.4 By Geography
6.4.1 United Kingdom
6.4.2 Germany
6.4.3 France
6.4.4 Italy
6.4.5 Rest of Europe
7. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
7.1 Company Profiles
7.1.1 Infineon Technologies AG
7.1.2 Renesas Electronics Corporation
7.1.3 Texas Instruments Inc.
7.1.4 STMicroelectronics N.V.
7.1.5 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
7.1.6 Toshiba Corporation
7.1.7 Skyworks Solutions, Inc.
7.1.8 ON Semiconductor
7.1.9 NXP Semiconductors N.V.
- *List Not Exhaustive
8. INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
9. FUTURE OF THE MARKET
Europe Power Transistor Industry Segmentation
The power transistors are used to amplify and regulate signals. They are made from high-performance semiconductor materials like germanium and silicon. These transistors can amplify and regulate a certain voltage level and handle specific ranges of high-level and low-level voltage ratings.
The Europe power transistor market is segmented by product (low-voltage FETs, IGBT modules, RF and microwave transistors, high voltage FETs, and IGBT transistors), by type (bipolar junction transistor, field effect transistor, heterojunction bipolar transistor, and other types), by end-user (consumer electronics, communication and technology, automotive, manufacturing, energy and power, and other end-users), and geography (United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Rest of Europe).
The market sizes and forecasts are provided in terms of value (USD million) for all the above segments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current Europe Power Transistor Market size?
The Europe Power Transistor Market is projected to register a CAGR of 3.30% during the forecast period (2024-2029)
Who are the key players in Europe Power Transistor Market?
Infineon Technologies AG, Renesas Electronics Corporation, Texas Instruments Inc., NXP Semiconductors N.V. and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation are the major companies operating in the Europe Power Transistor Market.
What years does this Europe Power Transistor Market cover?
The report covers the Europe Power Transistor Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Europe Power Transistor Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
Europe Power Transistor Industry Report
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