Global Automotive Gallium Nitride Market 2021-2026

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    GLOBAL AUTOMOTIVE GALLIUM NITRIDE MARKET

     

    INTRODUCTION

    As technology is developing pretty fast the need for much safer, comfortable, and durable mobility options is on the rise. We are entering the era of self-driving vehicles where the need for the hour is accuracy, preciseness, and safety.

     

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    Electronics components used in the automotive are one of the best ways to improve in order to alter the quality and efficiency to meet the current demand. As we all know that most of the components used are made up of silicon. Researchers are now evolving GaN to develop a highly stable component that can beat the qualities of silicon.

     

    Gallium Nitride(GaN), is a semiconductor compound that can be useful in making devices that can provide high output power, high efficiency at the microwave, or radio frequency. The basic reason for adoption was power device optimization to save energy. GaN is helpful in solving the issue of conduction and switching losses as compared to other semiconductor counterparts. It does provide high breakdown voltage and thus very useful for the high-efficiency power supply used in HV/EV development.

     

    AUTOMOTIVE GALLIUM NITRIDE MARKET DYNAMICS

    The semiconductor industry has found gallium nitride to be the perfect replacement for the components manufactured using silicon in low/medium-voltage applications. This makes GaN semiconductor devices the preferred material for the automotive industry in aspects such as performance, efficiency as well as quality.

     

    However, GaN still faces restraints due to higher efficacy alternatives such as silicon carbide (SiC), it offers higher efficiency as well as advanced power capacity for several applications. It is the perfect replacement for the components manufactured using silicon for high-voltage applications as it offers high reliability, flexibility in power rectification, power factor correction as well as power amplification. Although GaN offers advantages over SiC such as superior efficiency, it does not deliver required performance for voltage of high range (>1 kW).

     

    According to most industry experts, Gallium Nitride is going to replace silicon by 2025. It also can play a huge role in the development of Power electronics devices. IISc, Bangalore has already researched a GaN-based transistor that provides a better range of operating frequency to faster operation.

     

    Gallium Nitride based devices will have a huge demand in the healthcare center too. Depending upon the current situation non-contact services are in demand. Owing to high performance it could be deployed in the robots to perform delicate surgeries.

     

    AUTOMOTIVE GALLIUM NITRIDE MARKET SIZE AND FORECAST

    The Gallium Nitride market started expanding after 2016 but was in buzz from 2010 after the initial researches. 

     

    After further development, the American market took over to invest further in its defense and aerospace development. The market is going to grow further ahead due to constant researches in the field.

     

    The autonomous driving section ADAS is going to expand the market in the near future. The major reason will be the better range adapting with less error due to the application of Gallium Nitride in the LIDAR and RADAR section.

     

    Automotive industry is also looking forward to utilize Gallium Nitride technology in lights, powered lasers, and indoor lighting decorations.

     

    The next segment contributing to Gallium Nitride market growth will be Opto- Semiconductor sectors. The ability to switch faster and sustain high frequency is one of the major reasons behind the adoption of Gallium Nitride in these types of devices.

     

    Other contribution may be seen from Consumer electronics sector, Industrial and the Power sector and IT&C Sector.

     

    COVID-19 IMPACT ON AUTOMOTIVE GALLIUM NITRIDE MARKET

    The COVID-19 pandemic impacted the operations of several semiconductor and electronics manufacturers by affecting their supply chain segments as countries across the globe were operating under lockdowns and restrictions. The semiconductor manufacturing companies such as Infineon Technologies, NXP semiconductors, GaN systems have their manufacturing and production units spread across the globe in Europe, China, NOrth America, Asia-Pacific region. 

     

    Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the growth of the industry was hindered due to the delay in export and import shipments from distributors and suppliers, this has negatively impacted the development of the GaN semiconductor devices. 

     

    China is the biggest contributor of raw materials for the semiconductor industry in production as well as manufacturing. The recent pandemic has negatively affected the global semiconductor industry as the entire supply chain of raw materials was impacted due to lockdown in China during the Q1 of 2020. The outbreak in China resulted in restrictions and lockdowns which included lockdown of manufacturing units, warehouses affecting global exports to various industries. 

     

    As the lockdowns lifted, companies in the Asia-Pasific region such as Mitsubishi Electric Corp, Toshiba Corporation started operational activities for the production of GaN devices to meet their demand requirements. This has increased the delivery of electronic components based on GaN. The companies such as Infineon Technologies, EPISTAR Corporation and Cree Inc. have started to invest in the digital transformation of devices based on GaN which provides better agility, productivity and connectivity. Due to these developments and recovery strategies, the market for this sector is estimated to positively recover by the end of this year.

     

     

    RECENT PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT IN AUTOMOTIVE GALLIUM NITRIDE MARKET

    As of February 2021, Texas instruments have introduced the next-generation of 600 and 650-V GaN field-effect transistors suitable for use in the automotive as well as industrial applications. It achieves 99% efficiency specified on the data sheet by using the GaN-on-Si technology with integrated fast switching of 2.2 MHz gate driver.

     

    The development of GaN technology has provided fast-charging capabilities to the mobile handsets. In September of 2020, the company BBK Electronics announced the adoption of GaN powered ICs to enable the manufacture of ultrathin 50-watt fast battery chargers. The giants of the telecom industry AT&T and Nokia have participated in the research and development to build the 5G technology across the US.

     

    In June 2020, the company Raytheon Technologies signed a contract with the US government Missile Defence Agency, the contract was worth $2300 million to provide seven GaN based AN/TPY-2 radars. They are highly efficient X-band radars that have been primarily used to track ballistic missile threats.

     

    In April 2020, the company Lockheed Martin Corporation delivered to the US army the first Q-53 system which has been equipped with GaN devices. These devices are used in the transmit-receive modules, it includes extended range, counterfire target as well as multi-mission capability for air surveillance.

     

    RECENT LAUNCH IN AUTOMOTIVE GALLIUM NITRIDE MARKET

    The global leader in GaN (gallium nitride) power semiconductors, GaN Systems announced the launch of the 300W Audio Boost Converter Smps. This device brings audio to cars, motorcycles and boats by delivering improved and clear  audio quality.

     

    RECENT TREND IN AUTOMOTIVE GALLIUM NITRIDE MARKET

     

    Gallium Nitride (GaN)  play a key role in enabling e-vehicles and wireless communication. Different markets are involved in the energy transition concerns.

     

    Electric vehicles (EVs) are benefiting from technological advancements that are lowering costs while also providing the increased range efficiency that many consumers seek. The market is being driven by a mix of higher-capacity batteries, more efficient electric motors, and innovative wide-bandgap semiconductor solutions for the entire powertrain.

     

    Gallium nitride (GaN) is a wide-bandgap semiconductor with exceptional inherent properties. It offers several system-level benefits for improved performance. GaN MOSFET devices outperform Si [silicon] MOSFET devices at higher frequencies, allowing for a reduction in the number of passive components in the system while enhancing power density.

     

    GaN is projected to make inroads into 48- to 12-volt DC/DC converters, where a tendency has emerged to standardise 48-volt systems in mild hybrid electric vehicles (MHEVs) to improve power delivery and reduce resistive losses. GaN is used in on-board chargers (OBCs), and it is ideally positioned to reach the lower-power charger range (3 kW to several tens of kilowatts).

     

    Both GaN and SiC have a large bandgap. While these materials function well, their properties, applications, and gate drive requirements are all unique.

     

    AUTOMOTIVE GALLIUM NITRIDE MARKET RECENT ACQUISITION

     

    IVWorks Co Ltd, based in Daejeon, South Korea, which produces 100-200mm gallium nitride (GaN) epitaxial wafers for RF and power electronics applications, has acquired the GaN wafer business of Saint-Gobain, a French materials company that designs, manufactures, and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets.

     

    High-speed chargers, electric vehicle (EV) power conversion, and defensive radars all use GaN epiwafers. Depending on the application field, silicon carbide (SiC) or silicon substrates are used to stack III-N films, but GaN wafers are required for high-power devices such as EV powertrains, according to IVWorks.

     

    According to the corporation, GaN wafer production technology is led by Saint-Gobain in France and some Japanese material companies (such as Sumitomo and Mitsubishi). IVWorks believes it has obtained state-of-the-art technology for mass manufacture of 4-inch and 6-inch diameter GaN wafers by acquiring the GaN wafer business from Saint-Gobain.

     

    IVWorks claims to be the only South Korean company specialising in semiconductor materials to mass-produce GaN epiwafers with diameters of 4, 6, and 8 inches. In-house development of the first epiwafer production technique combined with an artificial intelligence (AI) production system is also claimed by the company.

     

    For the first time in South Korea, the start-up has also constructed a 12-inch production facility.

     

    The leading global provider of cutting-edge electronic components for the automotive sector, KYOCERA AVX Components (Salzburg) GmbH, and Nexperia, the authority on fundamental semiconductors, have announced a partnership including gallium nitride (GaN) vehicle power modules.

     

    The goal of this cooperation agreement, which is the next development in the long-standing tight connection between the two businesses, is to collaboratively develop GaN applications for electric vehicles with an emphasis on power components (EV).

     

    The demand for power semiconductors to deliver effective power conversion at ever-higher power densities develops along with the electrification of passenger vehicles.

     

    High voltage Power GaN FETs can meet the demands for improved efficiency, increased power density, and decreased system cost when paired with cutting-edge packaging methods.

     

    GaN power devices now offer the durability, robustness, and manufactureability expected of a mainstream technology servicing a broad range of applications across several market segments in addition to improved performance in these applications.

     

    In its own facilities, Nexperia produces GaN devices utilising established mass production procedures that have been shown to satisfy the strictest reliability standards for products to receive AEC-Q101 certification.

     

    GaN devices have various advantages for EV applications, such as higher power density, greater efficiency, and reduced system costs. However, in order to more fully appreciate the advantages of GaN devices, particularly in high power applications, optimum packaging technology is necessary.

     

     

    COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE IN AUTOMOTIVE GALLIUM NITRIDE MARKET

    The global leader in the GaN semiconductor devices, GaN Systems has announced partnership with the company FTEX, to develop devices based on the GaN technology to increase the power and range of E-mobility by a whooping 30%.

     

    The company Renault Group, a French automaker and the semiconductor company STMicroelectronics have announced a strategic partnership for the development of semiconductor components using GaN transistors based on the Renault Group’s needs based on their technology.

     

    The Gallium Nitride semiconductor market is estimated to be worth $XX billion by the end of the year 2021 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of XX% to reach $XX billion by the year 2026. The factors that fuel the growth of this sector are the wide gap property exhibited by GaN that facilitates innovations, the success shown by GaN in the power electronics sector and its increasing application in the aerospace and defense applications.

     

    The major players in the Automotive Gallium Nitride market are NXP Semiconductors, GaN Systems, Toshiba, Cree Inc, Fujitsu Ltd., Texas Instruments, and others.

     

    The key strategy is to offer a partnership hand including collaborations, merging to acquire the essential capabilities to develop GaN systems. On the positive side, the technology is going to see a huge spike in the development of devices based out of Gallium Nitride material.

     

    In November 2013, Transphorm and Fujitsu Ltd. came to an agreement for the integration of power electronics devices made out of Gallium Nitride. Similarly, during 2014, Infineon Technologies went ahead with the acquisition of the International Rectifier to extend its progress in GaN-based Electronics devices development.

     

    Coming towards automotive, the GaN material will be spreading to a huge area by 2040. Lighter batteries, more efficiency, and less weight are the key features of GaN provided to automotive development. In this sector EPC, Macom, Dialog semiconductor, Texas Instrument, Panasonic Samsung, and many others are involved in extensive research and evolution of products used for vehicles.

     

    The one and the only reason that can be faced by GaN is high cost as compared to silicon that is available at a much lower cost but on the positive side, the evolution of 5G features implementation and efficiency demand in Electric vehicles paves a well-made way for GaN.

     

     

    COMPANY PROFILES IN AUTOMOTIVE GALLIUM NITRIDE

    1. NXP Semiconductors
    2. GaN Systems
    3. Toshiba
    4. Cree Inc 
    5. Fujitsu Ltd
    6. Texas Instruments
    7. Visic Technologies

     

    Sl no Topic
    1 Market Segmentation
    2 Scope of the report
    3 Abbreviations
    4 Research Methodology
    5 Executive Summary
    6 Introduction
    7 Insights from Industry stakeholders
    8 Cost breakdown of Product by sub-components and average profit margin
    9 Disruptive innovation in the Industry
    10 Technology trends in the Industry
    11 Consumer trends in the industry
    12 Recent Production Milestones
    13 Component Manufacturing in US, EU and China
    14 COVID-19 impact on overall market
    15 COVID-19 impact on Production of components
    16 COVID-19 impact on Point of sale
    17 Market Segmentation, Dynamics and Forecast by Geography, 2021-2026
    18 Market Segmentation, Dynamics and Forecast by Product Type, 2021-2026
    19 Market Segmentation, Dynamics and Forecast by Application, 2021-2026
    20 Market Segmentation, Dynamics and Forecast by End use, 2021-2026
    21 Product installation rate by OEM, 2021
    22 Incline/Decline in Average B-2-B selling price in past 5 years
    23 Competition from substitute products
    24 Gross margin and average profitability of suppliers
    25 New product development in past 12 months
    26 M&A in past 12 months
    27 Growth strategy of leading players
    28 Market share of vendors, 2021
    29 Company Profiles
    30 Unmet needs and opportunity for new suppliers
    31 Conclusion
    32 Appendix
     
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