Global Optical Proximity Sensor Market Size and Forecasts 2030
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Global Optical Proximity Sensor Market Size and Forecasts 2030

Last Updated:  Apr 25, 2025 | Study Period:

OPTICAL PROXIMITY SENSOR MARKET

 

INTRODUCTION

They may be used to determine location using an optical proximity sensor, so in a sense, they are position sensors. A sensor of this kind can transform light-emitted signals into electrical impulses. The wavelength would affect how the optical receiver responds.

Optical Proximity Sensor Market Size

 

The sensing range of this contact-free position sensor is up to 10 metres. A light source, such as an LED, plus a detector make up the bulk of an optical sensor. The optical proximity sensor is capable of detecting solid, liquid, powder, and opaque materials.

 

An electronic component of the optical proximity sensor would analyze and magnify the signal being detected. Because they are smaller in size, these sensors are frequently employed in automated systems. By employing light, this device can determine an object's location and distance from it.

 

An optical proximity sensor is a device used to detect the presence or absence of an object or obstacle by emitting and receiving light. It operates on the principle of light reflection or interruption and finds applications in various industries and everyday devices. One real-world example of an optical proximity sensor in action is in smartphone screens.

 

OPTICAL PROXIMITY SENSOR MARKETRECENT DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION

 

S NoProduct NameDevelopment
1TCS3701The TCS3701 is an RGB light and IR proximity sensor IC that can precisely measure the intensity of ambient light coming from behind an OLED panel, introduced by AMS, a top global provider of high performance sensor solutions. 

 

TheTCS3701functionality complements the current trend in industrial design to minimize front-facing bezels on smartphones in order to increase the display space, which is where an ambient light/proximity sensor is generally placed.

 

The creation of this "Behind OLED" ambient light/proximity sensor by ams enables smartphone manufacturers to maintain essential touchscreen disablement and automatic display brightness/color adjustment functions, which call for an RGB/infrared light sensor, while achieving the highest possible ratio of display area to body size.

 

The TCS3701 senses the addition of ambient light passing through the emissive OLED display to light emitted by the pixels of the display that are situated directly above the sensor, despite the restriction of functioning behind an emissive OLED display screen. 

 

Ams has created special algorithms that allow precise ambient light level detection without taking into account the brightness of the display pixel above the sensor.

 

OLED screens have a restricted amount of light transmission due to their opacity, but the TCS3701's ultra-high sensitivity to light allows it to make precise light readings under any lighting circumstances.

 

The OQFN package of the TCS3701 is little enough to fit underneath the OLED display of a smartphone. 

 

A smartphone designer can put an IR emitter to provide the proximity sensing feature at the most advantageous front-facing location thanks to this flexibility. Algorithms for cross-talk adjustment enable accurate performance of proximity detection.

 

Based on the physical movement,the handset optical proximity sensormodifies the light beam's intensity. Between a light source and a light detector, the sensor has a reflector in its path of the light beam.

 

A reflective section is encircled by a non-reflective portion of the reflector. In relation to a sensed parameter, the beam and reflector move relative to one another. 

 

In a typical situation, the non-reflective section can be positioned in relation to the light beam so that the sensor is working in dark field mode and the intensity of the light beam received by the detector is at a minimum. 

 

The light intensity that the detector receives increases as it is moved from its default location.

More than 2,500 new versions of the E2E NEXT proximity sensor line from Omron Automation Americas have been released, and they offer very long detecting ranges and IoT functionality.

 

E2E sensors' environmental resistance benefits manufacturers by assisting them in minimising potential reasons for unscheduled downtime.

 

A high power vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser, a photodiode, a signal processing IC, and a 12-bit ADC are all included in a single package in Vishay Intertechnology's newly unveiled fully integrated proximity sensor.

 

The new VCNL36687S is intended for use in battery-powered gadgets including smartphones, tablets, and virtual reality and augmented reality headsets.

 

OPTICAL PROXIMITY SENSOR MARKET SIZE AND FORECAST

 

The Global optical proximity sensor market accounted for $XX Billion in 2022 and is anticipated to reach $XX Billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of XX% from 2024 to 2030.

 

OPTICAL PROXIMITY SENSOR MARKETTHIS REPORT WILL ANSWER FOLLOWING QUESTIONS

  1. How many Optical Proximity Sensor are manufactured per annum globally? Who are the sub-component suppliers in different regions?
  2. Cost breakup of a Global Optical Proximity Sensor and key vendor selection criteria
  3. Where is the Optical Proximity Sensor manufactured? What is the average margin per unit?
  4. Market share of Global Optical Proximity Sensor market manufacturers and their upcoming products
  5. Cost advantage for OEMs who manufacture Global Optical Proximity Sensor in-house
  6. key predictions for next 5 years in Global Optical Proximity Sensor market
  7. Average B-2-B Optical Proximity Sensor market price in all segments
  8. Latest trends in Optical Proximity Sensor market, by every market segment
  9. The market size (both volume and value) of the Optical Proximity Sensor market in 2024-2030 and every year in between?
  10. Production breakup of Optical Proximity Sensor market, by suppliers and their OEM relationship
 
Sl noTopic
1Market Segmentation
2Scope of the report
3Abbreviations
4Research Methodology
5Executive Summary
6Introduction
7Insights from Industry stakeholders
8Cost breakdown of Product by sub-components and average profit margin
9Disruptive innovation in the Industry
10Technology trends in the Industry
11Consumer trends in the industry
12Recent Production Milestones
13Component Manufacturing in US, EU and China
14COVID-19 impact on overall market
15COVID-19 impact on Production of components
16COVID-19 impact on Point of sale
17Market Segmentation, Dynamics and Forecast by Geography, 2024-2030
18Market Segmentation, Dynamics and Forecast by Product Type, 2024-2030
19Market Segmentation, Dynamics and Forecast by Application, 2024-2030
20Market Segmentation, Dynamics and Forecast by End use, 2024-2030
21Product installation rate by OEM, 2023
22Incline/Decline in Average B-2-B selling price in past 5 years
23Competition from substitute products
24Gross margin and average profitability of suppliers
25New product development in past 12 months
26M&A in past 12 months
27Growth strategy of leading players
28Market share of vendors, 2023
29Company Profiles
30Unmet needs and opportunity for new suppliers
31Conclusion
32Appendix