中東およびアフリカの SiC パワー半導体市場 – 2030 年までの業界動向と予測

中東およびアフリカのSiCパワー半導体市場の分析と規模

SiCパワー半導体は最も普及している半導体であり、電子機器に最適な選択肢と考えられています。これらのSiCパワー半導体は、家庭、商業、産業部門、およびその他のさまざまな分野に適用されています。SiCパワー半導体には、SiCディスクリートデバイスとSiCベアダイの2種類のデバイスがあります。技術の進歩により、SiCディスクリートデバイスの普及は急速に進んでいます。SiCパワー半導体の重要な特性は、電気を効率的に使用するさまざまな特性とともに、高い熱伝導性です。SiCパワー半導体は、通信、エネルギーと電力、再生可能発電、およびその他のさまざまな場所で使用されています。SiCパワー半導体は、個人の間で普及しつつあるパワーエレクトロニクスで使用されています。中東およびアフリカのSiCパワー半導体市場におけるSiCパワー半導体の需要は、より高い割合で増加しています。このため、さまざまな市場プレーヤーが新製品を導入し、中東およびアフリカのSiCパワー半導体市場でのビジネスを拡大するためのパートナーシップを形成しています。

Data Bridge Market Research の分析によると、中東およびアフリカの SiC パワー半導体市場は、予測期間中に 25.2% の CAGR で成長し、2030 年までに 351,752.77 米ドルに達すると予想されています。中東およびアフリカの SiC パワー半導体市場レポートでは、価格分析、特許分析、技術進歩についても包括的に取り上げています。

市場の定義

SiC パワー半導体とは、炭素とシリコンを含み、非常に高い電圧と温度で動作する半導体の一種です。SiC パワー半導体は、強度と硬度に優れた材料の製造に使用できます。SiC パワー半導体は、通信、エネルギーと電力、自動車、再生可能発電など、さまざまな分野で実装できます。基本的に、最大熱伝導率が高く、応用範囲が広がるためと考えられています。SiC パワー半導体は、主に無線通信に適用できる高周波パワーデバイスと見なされるデバイスです。SiC 半導体は、シリコン半導体に比べて、絶縁破壊電界強度が 10 倍、熱伝導率が 3 倍、バンドギャップが 3 倍です。SiC 半導体は、その高性能と効率性から市場を席巻しています。SiC パワー半導体は、高電圧と高電流で動作し、高温でも効率的であるだけでなく、オン抵抗も低くなっています。したがって、シリコンカーバイドとの組み合わせは、半導体のより優れた最適な選択肢であることが証明されています。

中東およびアフリカのSiCパワー半導体市場の動向

このセクションでは、市場の推進要因、利点、機会、制約、課題について理解します。これらについては、以下で詳しく説明します。

ドライバー

• SiCパワー半導体の登場

SiC は半導体材料として非常に有用な特性を持っています。インバータ、モーター ドライブ、バッテリー チャージャーなどのアプリケーションでは、シリコン カーバイド (SiC) デバイスは、電力密度の向上、冷却要件の軽減、システム全体のコスト削減など、多くの利点を提供します。これらの利点は、SiC パワー半導体を高効率段階にするには十分です。

The energy lost by SiC during the reverse recovery phase is only 1% of the energy lost by silicon which creates a huge difference in the efficiency of the material. The virtual absence of a tail current allows a faster turn‑off, and it makes lower losses. Since there is less energy to dissipate, a SiC device able to switch at higher frequencies and improve efficiency. The more efficient, small size, and lower weight of SiC as compared to other materials can create a higher-rated solution or a smaller design with reduced cooling requirements. Thus, the advent of SiC power semiconductors is a major factor expected to drive the growth of the Middle East and Africa SiC power semiconductor market.

• Rising Penetration of Electronic Vehicles

The world is changing so fast, and it is turning towards renewable energy. All sectors, market players, and government institutes are making more focus to build electric vehicle infrastructure and generate more demand for electric vehicles.

As per the information from International Energy Agency (IEA), 16.5 million electric cars were on the road in 2021, a tripling in just three years, and this is a big number as compared to 2020. Electric car sales increased and doubled in China, continued to increase in Middle East and Africa, and picked up in the U.S.  in 2021. This data shows that there is a tremendous increase in the penetration of EVs in the market, which may positively affect the environment as well as the Middle East and Africa SiC power semiconductor market. SiC is highly efficient at high voltages, enabling fast battery charging times that are comparable to filling the tank of conventional vehicles. Silicon carbide power electronics are enabling a surge in 800-volt drive systems, paving the way for lighter EVs with greater range.

Opportunity

• Strategic Partnership and Acquisition by SiC Manufacturers

There are various organizations and market players which are creating strategic partnerships and acquisitions. This partnership creates a huge positive impact on the growth of the Middle East and Africa SiC power semiconductor market. This collaboration results in cooperation, becoming a low-cost route for new competitors to gain technology and market access.

 A joint venture involves two or more businesses pooling their resources and expertise to achieve a particular goal. There are many organizations that collaborate with each other's and create a positive impact on the growth of the Middle East and Africa SiC power semiconductor market.

Restraint/Challenge

• Issues Related With SiC Wafer Manufacturing

A SiC wafer is a semiconductor material that has excellent electrical and thermal properties. It is a high-performance semiconductor that is ideal for a wide variety of applications. In addition to its high thermal resistance, it also features a very high level of hardness. There is a lot of fabrication challenge faced by SiC wafer manufacturers. The main defects that can occur during the manufacturing of SiC substrates are crystalline stacking faults, micro pipes, pits, scratches, stains, and surface particles. These factors are adversely affecting the performance of SiC devices which have been detected more frequently on 150-mm wafers than on 100-mm wafers. This is because SiC is the third-hardest composite material in the world and is also very fragile, and its production poses complex challenges related to cycle time, cost, and dicing performance. It is effective to predict that even switching to 200-mm wafers will entail significant issues. In fact, it will be necessary to guarantee the same quality of the substrate, facing an inevitably higher density of defects.

Post-COVID-19 Impact on Middle East and Africa SiC Power Semiconductor Market

The SiC power semiconductor industry noted a gradual decrease in demand due to the lockdown and COVID-19 governmental laws, as manufacturing facilities and services were closed. Even private and public development was called off. Moreover, the industry was also affected by the halt of the supply chain, especially of raw materials used in the manufacturing process of SiC power semiconductors. Stringent government regulations for different industries and restrictions on trade & transportation were some of the top factors that caused a dent in the growth of the market for SiC power semiconductors around the world in 2020 and in the first two quarters of 2021. As the SiC power semiconductor production slowed down owing to the restrictions by governments across the globe, the production was not meeting the demand in the first three quarters of 2020. Moreover, high demand/requirement for SiC power semiconductor products in the automotive and defense industry, in the medical sector, and in hydraulics applications has been witnessed. The resumption of production of the oil and gas industry and automotive; further fuelled the rising demand for SiC power semiconductors across the globe. Thus, this not only led to a hike in demand but also increased the cost of the product.

Recent Developments

• In December 2022, STMicroelectronics and Soitec (Euronext Paris), in designing and manufacturing innovative semiconductor materials, announced the next stage of their cooperation on Silicon Carbide (SiC) substrates, with the qualification of Soitec's SiC substrate technology by ST planned over the next 18 months. The goal of this cooperation is the adoption by ST of Soitec's SmartSiC technology for its future 200mm substrate manufacturing, feeding its devices and modules manufacturing business, with volume production expected in the midterm. This collaboration will help the company to boost its financials as well as the growth of the Middle East and Africa SiC power semiconductor market.
• In July 2022, Semikron Danfoss and the Kyoto-based company ROHM Semiconductor have been collaborating for more than ten years with regard to the implementation of silicon carbide (SiC) inside power modules. Recently, ROHM's latest 4th generation of SiC MOSFETs has been fully qualified in SEMIKRON's eMPack modules for automotive use. Hence, both companies serve worldwide customers' needs. This collaboration enhanced the company's financials and made a positive impact on the growth of the Middle East and Africa SiC power semiconductor market.

Middle East and Africa SiC Power Semiconductor Market Scope

The Middle East and Africa SiC power semiconductor market is segmented on the basis of type, voltage range, wafer size, wafer type, application, and vertical. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze meager growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.

By Type

• MOSFETS
• Hybrid Modules
• Schottky Barrier Diodes (SBDS)
• IGBT
• Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT)
• Pin Diode
• Junction FET (JFET)
• Others

On the basis of type, the Middle East and Africa SiC power semiconductor market is segmented into MOSFETS, Hybrid Modules, Schottky Barrier Diodes (SBDS), IGBT, Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT), Pin Diode, Junction FET (JFET) and others.

By Voltage Range

• 301-900 V
• 901-1700 V
• Above 1701 V

On the basis of voltage range, the Middle East and Africa SiC power semiconductor market is segmented into 301-900 V, 901-1700 V, and above 1701 V.

By Wafer Size

• 6 Inch
• 4 Inch
• 2 Inch
• Above 6 Inch

On the basis of wafer size, the Middle East and Africa SiC power semiconductor market is segmented into 6 Inch, 4 Inch, 2 Inch, and above 6 Inch.

By Wafer Type

• SiC epitaxial wafers
• Blank SiC wafers

On the basis of the wafer type, the Middle East and Africa SiC power semiconductor market is segmented into SiC epitaxial wafers and blank SiC wafers.

By Application

• Electric Vehicles (EV)
• Photovoltaics
• Power supplies
• Industrial motor drives
• EV charging infrastructure
• RF Devices
• Others

On the basis of the application, the Middle East and Africa sic power semiconductor market is segmented into electric vehicles (EV), photovoltaics, power supplies, industrial motor drives, EV charging infrastructure, RF devices, and others.

By Vertical

• Automotive
• Utilities and energy
• Industrial
• Transportation
• IT and telecommunication
• Consumer electronics
• Aerospace and defense
• Commercial
• Others

On the basis of the vertical, the Middle East and Africa SiC power semiconductor market is segmented into automotive, utilities and energy, industrial, transportation, IT and telecommunication, consumer electronics, aerospace and defense, commercial, and others.

Middle East and Africa SiC Power Semiconductor Market Regional Analysis/Insights

The Middle East and Africa SiC power semiconductor market is analyzed, and market size insights and trends are provided by region, type, voltage range, wafer size, wafer type, application, and vertical as referenced above.

The countries covered in the Middle East and Africa SiC power semiconductor market report are South Africa, UAE., Israel, Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Rest of the Middle East and Africa.

In 2023, Israel is expected to dominate the Middle East and Africa region due to the high demand for defense related to SiC power semiconductor products. Additionally, the high demand for power modules and related devices is expected to act as a driving factor for the market's growth.   

The region section of the report also provides individual market-impacting factors and changes in market regulation that impact the current and future trends of the market. Data points like downstream and upstream value chain analysis, technical trends, and porter's five forces analysis, case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of Middle East and Africa brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, the impact of domestic tariffs, and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the region data.   

Competitive Landscape and Middle East and Africa SiC Power Semiconductor Market Share Analysis

Middle East and Africa SiC power semiconductor market competitive landscape provide details by the competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, Middle East and Africa presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, and application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus related to the Middle East and Africa SiC power semiconductor market.

中東およびアフリカの SiC パワー半導体市場で活動している主要企業としては、STMicroelectronics、富士電機、三菱電機、Texas Instruments Incorporated、Infineon Technologies AG、Semikron Danfoss、東芝デバイス＆ストレージ株式会社、Microchip Technology Inc.、NXP Semiconductors、UnitedSiC などがあります。

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