Europe Small Signal Transistor Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)

The Europe Small Signal Transistor Market is segmented by Device Type (Bipolar Small Signal Transistors, Field Effect Transistors, and RF & Microwave Small Signal Transistors), Application (Automotive and Charging Infrastructure, Industrial, Consumer Electronics & Appliances, Rail, and Other Applications), and Geography (Germany, United Kingdom, France, and Rest of Europe). The market sizes and forecasts are provided in terms of value (USD million) for all the above segments.

Europe Small Signal Transistor Market Size

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Study Period 2019 - 2029
Base Year For Estimation 2023
Forecast Data Period 2024 - 2029
Historical Data Period 2019 - 2022
CAGR 2.81 %
Market Concentration Medium

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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Europe Small Signal Transistor Market Analysis

Europe's small-signal transistors market is expected to register a CAGR of 2.81% during the forecast period.

  • Europe's small-signal transistors market is valued at USD 445.66 million in the current year and is expected to become USD 571.90 million by the next five years. Transistors have always played a central role in many electronic circuits, usually functioning as a switch or an amplifier owing to their general use of on/off switches, bias supply circuits, light-emitting diode (LED) drivers, infrared diode amplifiers, relay drivers, timer circuits, audio mute functions, and so on.
  • Growing demand for power electronics is a major trend driving market expansion. Small signal transistors are becoming more popular as the demand for power electronics grows in end-user sectors. For instance, in 2022, Nexperia introduced a new portfolio of application-specific metal oxide silicon field effect transistors (ASFETs) for vehicle airbag applications, with the BUK9M20-60EL single N-channel 60 V, 13 mOhm logic level MOSFET in LFPAK33 packaging serving as the highlight. ASFETs are metal oxide silicon field effect transistors (MOSFETs) created and optimized for single use.
  • During the production of electric vehicles, many types of transistors are employed. The recent growth of the automotive industry is significantly driving the growth of the studied market. For instance, Europe's second-largest car manufacturer, PSA Group, modernized its European manufacturing sites with Universal Robots' UR10 collaborative robots. According to UBS, around 6.3 billion electric vehicles are forecast to be sold in Europe in 2025.
  • Moreover, robotic solutions are increasingly being used as factories across the region are fast becoming automated. For instance, industrial robot installations are also growing at a steady pace in the region. According to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), the number of installed robots in Europe increased by 24% to 29,483 units in 2022. Exports of industrial robots from the country were also up 41% to 22,870 units, exceeding the pre-pandemic level. Hence, as these transistors are used inside robots primarily as electronic switches, the demand is expected to increase during the forecast period.
  • Considering the potential, the automotive industry contributes significantly to the studied market's growth. The vendors are increasingly focusing on developing products with applications in the automotive sector. For instance, according to the Europe Environment Agency (EEA), a significant increase in the uptake of electric cars was seen in the region in 2022. In 2022, registrations of electrified vehicles (battery electric vehicle (BEV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), extended range electric vehicle (EREV), full cell electric vehicle (FCEV)) in Europe reached a new record with a total of 2.59 million units. Year-on-year, volume increased by 15% and by 92% when compared with 2020.
  • The major challenge for market participants is keeping up with the growing trend of downsizing electronic devices and shrinking transistor sizes while maintaining high component performance efficiency. To attain full functioning, new technologies such as electron beam or x-ray technology must be implemented in production processes. Advanced fabrication factories must be set up, which will be quite expensive for the producers.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted the bipolar small signal transistor market by reducing the total consumption of electronic devices. Due to supply chain disruptions, the pandemic severely affected Europe's manufacturing sector. It also affected various end-users of bipolar small signal transistors by downsizing their businesses.

Europe Small Signal Transistor Market Trends

The significant growth in the consumer electronics sector is analyzed to boost the demand for small signal transistors

  • Transistors represent one of the significant innovations in the electronics industry. This can be accredited to their high electron mobility, wide temperature limits, and low energy consumption. Consumer electronics (CE) forms a multibillion-dollar industry, steadily progressing and developing with the technology and adding new product lines toward changing lifestyles. With the advent of the Internet of Things (IoT), various end-user industries are increasingly adopting advanced solutions to enhance their operations.
  • Small-signal transistors are mostly used to amplify or manipulate low-amplitude signals, typically in the range of a few volts. Modern electronic devices make use of these transistors. For instance, the smartphone is the major consumer of semiconductors in this segment. The smartphone market has been very competitive in recent years. The increasing usage of mobile phones is further anticipated to drive the studied market. According to Germany's statistical office, in 2022, 98.1 % of German households owned at least one mobile phone, which was 97.6 % in 2021.
  • As of March 2020, the 5G coverage is reported to have reached 71 locations in the United Kingdom. It was also announced that the commercial launch in 2020 was the first phase of the 5G rollout. It was a non-standalone 5G new radio deployment. But, Phase 2, from 2022 onward, will look at the full 5G core network, enhanced device chipset capabilities, and increased availability of the 5G-ready spectrum. Developments in the 5G technology will drive the smartphone market, increasing the demand for the small signal transistor.
  • In the past, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup tournament was expected to have increased television sales in Europe, creating a demand for small signal transistors. According to a survey conducted by TCL Europe, a major television manufacturer, 61% of people expressed their intention to follow the competition, with 83% stating that they would continue watching it even if their national team was eliminated. Additionally, 8% of respondents expressed their intention to purchase a new TV specifically for watching the World Cup. Such popularity of the sport is expected to create a demand for small signal transistors in consumer electronics in the region.
  • Additionally, radio is one of the major sources of entertainment for people in Europe. Radio is the most trusted medium by people in the region. According to a survey conducted by European Commission, 56% of the population trusted radio compared to 49% for both TV and press.
Europe Small Signal Transistor Market: Number of smartphone subscriptions in Western Europe in million, 2020 to 2027

Germany is Expected to Register the Fastest Growth Rate

  • Germany is estimated to hold the highest share in 2022, with a significant growth rate during the forecast period. Moreover, the growing government initiatives in the region further contribute to the market growth rate.
  • For instance, Ford announced that by mid-2026, 100% of its passenger vehicle range in Europe would be zero-emissions capable, all-electric or plug-in hybrid, and completely all-electric by 2030. The significant growth potential of the market is evident from these trends, which can be attributed to the extensive use of small signal transistors in electric vehicles.
  • The German government is also aggressively promoting electric vehicles by implementing incentives and regulations to lower the price of electric vehicles to make them more affordable than petrol-powered cars. The automotive industry in Germany is witnessing growth in electric cars, as seen in the chart beside. For instance, electric car battery sales are expected to grow to USD 60 billion by 2030. Thus, with the growth in electric car adoption, battery manufacturing has significant growth potential.
  • Germany also offers considerable tax reductions and incentives for electric car and charging station purchases. New electric automobiles costing less than 40,000 EUR (USD 450566) are eligible for a 9,000 (USD 10126) EUR government refund, while a 900 EUR (USD 1013) subsidy from the state-owned development bank is available for the construction of a private electric car charging station.
  • German electric car buyers continued to benefit from generous subsidies. Owing to the larger market potential, key original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are pushing investments in the country to gain significant market share. For instance, in March 2022, Volkswagen announced investing EUR 35 billion (USD 39.45 billion) to build a new electric vehicle plant in Wolfsburg, Germany. The new plant will focus on mass-market "Trinity" vehicles, which are the centerpiece of Volkswagen's new all-electric fleet.
  • Furthermore, in March 2022, Tesla inaugurated the fourth Gigafactory in Berlin, the first in Europe. Annually, the Tesla Giga Berlin project is expected to produce up to 5,00,000 automobiles.
  • Additionally, according to the Germany Trade & Invest, the region's electronics and electrical companies manufacture over 100,000 different electronic products and systems, ranging from automation systems, electronic medical equipment, automotive electronics, and microelectronic components. Thus with the growing demand for electronic product, the studied market is likely to propel in the forecasted period.
Europe Small Signal Transistor Market: Monthly car registrations in Germany, By fuel type, 2022

Europe Small Signal Transistor Industry Overview

Europe's small signal transistor market is competitive, with various major key market players. For instance, the majority of vendors, such as STMicroelectronics, Renesas Electronics Corporation, Infineon Technologies AG, Microchip Technology Inc. WEE Technology Company Limited, provide. To achieve market differentiation, the vendors focus on new product launches that deal with a specific application.

In Feb 2023, Infineon began the construction of a EUR 5 billion (USD 5.64 billion) semiconductor factory in Germany. Infineon is seeking 1 billion EUR (USD 1.13 billion) in public support for the plant, which would employ approximately 1,000 people. The plant will manufacture power semiconductors and analog/mixed-signal components at full capacity.

In April 2022, Linear Integrated Systems, Inc., a designer, and manufacturer of precision, high-performance, small-signal discrete semiconductors, announced the release of its 2022 Small Signal Discrete Data Book. Bipolar single and dual negative-positive-negative (NPN) and positive-negative-positive (PNP) transistor products are included in the 2022 Linear Systems Data Book.

Europe Small Signal Transistor Market Leaders

  1. ST Microelectronics

  2. Infineon Technologies AG

  3. Microchip Technologies Inc.

  4. NXP Semiconductors N.V

  5. Renesas Corporation

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Europe Small Signal Transistor Market News

  • August 2022: Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH introduced five new third-generation 650V SiC MOSFET transistors for industrial applications. Toshiba's sophisticated third-generation SiC process optimizes the cell architectures utilized in second-generation devices, and the new TW015N65C, TW027N65C, TW048N65C, TW083N65C, and TW107N65C are based on it. They will also find usage in renewable energy, such as photovoltaic (PV) inverters and bidirectional DC-DC converters used in electric vehicle (EV) charging.
  • June 2022: GaN Systems introduced the GS-065-018-2-L transistor. The GS-065-018-2-L adds to the company's line of high-performance, low-cost transistors with lower on-resistance, better durability, and thermal performance, and an 850 V VDS (transient) rating.

Table of Contents

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    1. 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition

    2. 1.2 Scope of the Study

  2. 2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

  3. 3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

  4. 4. MARKET INSIGHTS

    1. 4.1 Market Overview

    2. 4.2 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis

      1. 4.2.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers

      2. 4.2.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers

      3. 4.2.3 Threat of New Entrants

      4. 4.2.4 Threat of Substitutes

      5. 4.2.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

    3. 4.3 Industry Value Chain Analysis

    4. 4.4 Assessment of Impact of COVID-19 on the Market

  5. 5. MARKET DYNAMICS

    1. 5.1 Market Drivers

      1. 5.1.1 Growth of the Automotive Sector

      2. 5.1.2 Proliferation of Consumer Electronics and Increased Use of Electronics in the Industrial Sector

    2. 5.2 Market Challenges

      1. 5.2.1 Scaling Down the Size of Transistors and Simultaneously maintaining High Performance

  6. 6. MARKET SEGMENTATION

    1. 6.1 By Device Type

      1. 6.1.1 Bipolar Small Signal Transistors

      2. 6.1.2 Field Effect Transistors

      3. 6.1.3 RF & Microwave Small Signal Transistors

    2. 6.2 By Application

      1. 6.2.1 Automotive and Charging Infrastructure

      2. 6.2.2 Industrial

      3. 6.2.3 Consumer Electronics & Appliances

      4. 6.2.4 Rail

      5. 6.2.5 Other Applications

    3. 6.3 By Geography

      1. 6.3.1 Germany

      2. 6.3.2 United Kingdom

      3. 6.3.3 France

      4. 6.3.4 Rest of the Europe

  7. 7. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

    1. 7.1 Company Profiles

      1. 7.1.1 Microchip Technology Inc.

      2. 7.1.2 NXP Semiconductors N.V

      3. 7.1.3 Semiconductor Components Industries, LLC(Onsemi)

      4. 7.1.4 Diodes Inc.

      5. 7.1.5 Central Semiconductors Corporation

      6. 7.1.6 WEE Technology Company Limited

      7. 7.1.7 Nexperia

      8. 7.1.8 ST Microelectronics

      9. 7.1.9 Renesas Electronics Corporation

      10. 7.1.10 Infenion Technologies AG

    2. *List Not Exhaustive
  8. 8. INVESTMENT ANALYSIS

  9. 9. FUTURE OF THE MARKET

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Europe Small Signal Transistor Industry Segmentation

Small signal transistors are used to both amplify and switch low-level signals. For small-signal transistors, typical hFE values range from 10 to 500, with maximum Ic ratings ranging from 80 to 600mA. The maximum operational frequencies are between 1 and 300 MHz. Small signal transistors are widely used in all segments and for applications in almost all equipment. A small current flowing from the emitter to the collector region of the transistor causes a much larger current flow. NPN and PNP are the two main types of Small Signal transistors.

The market is segmented by device type (bipolar small signal transistors, field effect transistors, rf & microwave small signal transistors), by application (automotive and charging infrastructure, industrial, consumer electronics & appliances, rail, and other applications), and by geography (Germany, United Kingdom, France, and Rest of Europe).

The market sizes and forecasts are provided in terms of value (USD million) for all the above segments.

By Device Type
Bipolar Small Signal Transistors
Field Effect Transistors
RF & Microwave Small Signal Transistors
By Application
Automotive and Charging Infrastructure
Industrial
Consumer Electronics & Appliances
Rail
Other Applications
By Geography
Germany
United Kingdom
France
Rest of the Europe
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Europe Small Signal Transistor Market is projected to register a CAGR of 2.81% during the forecast period (2024-2029)

ST Microelectronics, Infineon Technologies AG, Microchip Technologies Inc., NXP Semiconductors N.V and Renesas Corporation are the major companies operating in the Europe Small Signal Transistor Market.

The report covers the Europe Small Signal Transistor Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Europe Small Signal Transistor Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.

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