Global Surface Acoustic Wave Devices Market to Witness a CAGR of 7.1% during 2018-2024

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The global surface acoustic wave (SAW) device market was valued at $2,155 million in 2017 and is expected to reach $3,464 million by 2024, at a CAGR of 7.1%. Factors driving the growth of the market are; increasing demand for cost effective small sensors in healthcare sector, increasing adoption of touch-based devices, and growing applications of SAW device in various end-use industries. Furthermore, increasing usage of oscillators in radios and TV transmitters for broadcasting the signals is further boosting the market growth.

SAWs are the type of sound waves that propagate along the surface of the piezoelectric material, with the amplitude decaying into the substrate, so as to confine to only one wavelength of the material. SAW devices are employed to discharge surface propagating waves that form on a substrate. Furthermore, these devices have wide range of applications in geophysics, electronic devices such as television and radio, micro fluidics and flow measurement. SAW devices are employed in micro fluids to identify any mismatch in sound velocity. Furthermore, in seismology, SAW devices are critical elements for discharging the waves that travel on the Earth’s surface and is of prime importance for detection of seismic waves produced from earthquakes. 

Rising adoption of SAW sensors in Communication Sector

Surface acoustic wave devices are the building block of sensors and micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS). SAW devices have applications in various fields including communication and signal processing such as bandpass filters installed in TV systems, GPS receivers in L band, space communications, mobile telephony, and digital optical communications, among others.  The increasing adoption of SAW sensors in communication sector is expected to drive the demand for SAW devices during the forecast period.

Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) Device Market - Regional Insight

Geographically, the SAW device market is segmented into North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa and Central & South America. Asia Pacific dominated the surface acoustic wave device market in 2017, followed by North America and is expected to continue its dominance over the forecast period. The growth in Asia-Pacific region is attributed to the presence of major semiconductor and electronics manufacturing companies in countries including China, Japan, India and Taiwan. Moreover, the availability of raw materials and cheap labor has also increased the demand for SAW devices in Asia-Pacific Region.

Key findings from the report:

• Based on type, filter segment held the largest share of the market in 2017 and is expected to retain its dominance during the forecast period. SAW filters are used in wireless communication modules, satellite broadcasting and cellular phones among others. The growth is also attributed to the introduction of interdigital transducer (IDT). The oscillator segment is expected to grow with a highest CAGR during 2018-2024.
• On the basis of end-use, aerospace and defense segment holds the major market share in terms of revenue for SAW devices. The growth in this segment is driven by the high capital investment in research & development in emerging economies, and implementation of SAW sensors due to their efficient performance and cost effectiveness.
• Key players are Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.; Kyocera Corporation; ITF Co., Ltd; API Technologies Corporation; Tai-Saw Technology Co., Ltd.; Taiyo Yuden Co., Ltd.; Skyworks Solutions, Oscilent Corporation; Boston Piezo-Optics; AVX; among others.

The report segments the global surface acoustic wave (SAW) device market on the basis of devices, end-use, and region.

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