Press Release

Jul, 31 2023

Elevating Performance and Efficiency: Embrace the Potential of Silicon on Insulator Technology

The market is expanding as a result of significant technological developments, such as the widespread integration of radio frequency silicon on insulator wafers into smartphones to receive an uninterrupted connection from multiple locations. Through the increased demand for RF FEM in upcoming 5G Technology and consumer electronic devices such as laptops, smartphones, and others, "RF FEM" is anticipated to be the fastest-growing product segment during the forecast period.

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Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the Global Silicon On Insulator Market is valued at USD 1.45 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 4.50 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 15.20% during the forecast period of 2023 to 2030. The increasing demand for smaller and more compact electronic devices is driving the adoption of SOI technology. The reduced parasitic capacitance in SOI enables the miniaturization of components without compromising performance. This is particularly important in consumer electronics, wearables, and IoT devices, where smaller sizes and higher functionality are desired.

Key Findings of the Study

Silicon On Insulator Market

Growing data center infrastructure is expected to drive the market's growth rate

The expansion of data centers and cloud computing infrastructure demands high-performance and energy-efficient processors. SOI technology provides improved performance and power efficiency, making it appealing for data center applications. Moreover, the high radiation tolerance of SOI-based devices is advantageous in data center environments with increased radiation levels. These factors drive the adoption of SOI in data centers for enhanced performance, energy efficiency, and reliability.

Report Scope and Market Segmentation

Report Metric

Details

Forecast Period

2023 to 2030

Base Year

2022

Historic Years

2021 (Customizable to 2015-2020)

Quantitative Units

Revenue in USD Billion, Volumes in Units, Pricing in USD

Segments Covered

Wafer Type (Fully Depleted Silicon on Insulator (FD-SOI), RF-SOI, Emerging-SOI, Partially Depleted Silicon on Insulator (PD-SOI)), Wafer Size (200mm, 300mm) Product (Optical Communication, RF FEM, Image Sensing, Memory Device, RF SOI, Power, MEMS), Technology (Bonding, Smart Cut, Epitaxial Layer Transfer (ELTRAN), Separation By Implantation of Oxygen (SIMOX), Silicon On Sapphire (SOS)),  Application (Automotive, Aerospace and Defense, Consumer Electronics, Entertainment and Gaming, Datacom and Telecom, Industrial, Photonics and Others)

Countries Covered

U.S., Canada and Mexico in North America, Germany, France, U.K., Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Russia, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Rest of Europe in Europe, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific (APAC) in the Asia-Pacific (APAC), Saudi Arabia, U.A.E, South Africa, Egypt, Israel, Rest of Middle East and Africa (MEA) as a part of Middle East and Africa (MEA), Brazil, Argentina and Rest of South America as part of South America.

Market Players Covered

NXP Semiconductors (Netherlands), STMicroelectronics (Switzerland), Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Japan), Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd (Japan), IBM (U.S.), Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (U.S.), Silicon Valley Microelectronics, Inc. (U.S.), United Microelectronics Corporation (Taiwan), Global Wafers Japan Co. Ltd. (Japan), Virginia Semiconductor (U.S.), Siltronic (Germany), SUMCO CORPORATION (Japan), Tower Semiconductor (Israel)

Data Points Covered in the Report

In addition to the insights on market scenarios such as market value, growth rate, segmentation, geographical coverage, and major players, the market reports curated by the Data Bridge Market Research also include in-depth expert analysis, geographically represented company-wise production and capacity, network layouts of distributors and partners, detailed and updated price trend analysis and deficit analysis of supply chain and demand.

Segment Analysis:

The global silicon on insulator market is segmented on the basis of wafer type, wafer size, product, technology, and application.

  • On the basis of wafer type, the global silicon on insulator market is segmented into fully depleted silicon on insulator (FD-SOI), RF-SOI, emerging-SOI, and partially depleted silicon-on-insulator (PD-SOI). RF-SOI segment is expected to dominate the wafer type segment of the market with a CAGR of 7.2% in the forecast period of 2023-2030 due to its excellent RF performance, low power consumption, and ability to integrate RF functions with digital and analog circuits on a single chip.

In 2023, the RF-SOI segment is expected to dominate the wafer type segment of the market

In 2023, the RF-SOI segment is expected to dominate the wafer type segment of the market owing to the combination of RF functions with digital and analog circuits on a single chip, excellent RF performance, and low power consumption with a CAGR of 7.2% in the forecast period of 2023-2030

  • On the basis of wafer size, the global silicon on insulator market is segmented into 200mm, 300mm. 300 MM segment is expected to dominate the wafer size of the market with 51.81% market share in the forecast period of 2023-2030 due to higher productivity, cost-effectiveness, and increased chip yield compared to smaller wafer sizes. It enables higher production capacity and supports advanced manufacturing processes for various electronic devices.
  • On the basis of product, the global silicon on insulator market is segmented into optical communication, RF fem, image sensing, memory device, RF SOI, power, mems. RF SOI segment is expected to dominate the product segment of the market with a CAGR of 7.2% in the forecast period of 2023-2030 due to offering superior performance, lower power consumption, and integration capabilities for high-frequency wireless communication systems and RF-intensive devices.

In 2023, the RF SOI segment is expected to dominate the product segment of the market

In 2023, the RF SOI segment is expected to dominate the product segment of the market owing to delivering superior performance, lower power consumption, and integration abilities for RF-intensive devices and high-frequency wireless communication systems with a CAGR of 7.2% in the forecast period of 2023-2030

  • On the basis of technology, the global silicon on insulator market is segmented into bonding, smart cut, epitaxial layer transfer (eltran), separation by implantation of oxygen (SIMOX), and silicon on sapphire (SOS). Smart cut segment is expected to dominate the technology segment of the  market with a CAGR of 9.5% in the forecast period of 2023-2030 due to wafer bonding and layer transfer, enabling the creation of SOI substrates. It provides precise control over layer thickness and offers excellent scalability for high-volume manufacturing of advanced semiconductor devices.
  • On the basis of application, the global silicon on insulator market is segmented into automotive, aerospace and defense, consumer electronics, entertainment and gaming, datacom and telecom, industrial, photonics, and others. The consumer electronics segment is expected to dominate the application segment of the market with 26.31% market share in the forecast period of 2023-2030 due to their widespread use and increasing demand for devices such as smartphones, tablets, wearables, and smart home appliances. Constant innovation, technological advancements, and evolving consumer preferences drive the dominance of consumer electronics.

Major Players

Data Bridge Market Research recognizes the following companies as the major global silicon on insulator market players in global silicon on insulator market are Siltronic (Germany), SUMCO CORPORATION (Japan), Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd (Japan)

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Market Development

  • In 2022, The companies established a new partnership to define the industry’s next-generation roadmap for FD-SOI (completely depleted silicon-on-insulator) technology.
  • In 2021, Tower Semiconductor Ltd collaborated with Cadence Design Systems, Inc. to introduce the silicon-validated SP4T RF-SOI switch reference design flow using RF Solution and Cadence Virtuoso Design Platform. The reference design flow delivers a faster path to design closure for advanced wireline infrastructure, 5G wireless, and automotive IC product development.
  • In 2021, In order to expand and manufacture existing 200 mm silicon-on-insulator (SOI) wafer at GWC's MEMC facility, Global Wafers Co., Ltd. (GWC) signed a contract with GLOBALFOUNDRIES. This agreement increases GF's access to American silicon wafers.
  • In 2021, STMicroelectronics N.V. introduced the Stellar SR6 automotive microcontroller (MCUs). It uses ST’s FD-SOI process technology to ensure high reliability and availability for ISO 26262 functional-safety applications up to ASIL-D.
  • In 2021, NXP introduced i.MX 8ULP, i.MX 8ULP-CS (cloud secured), and next-generation i.MX 9 series of high-performance intelligent applications processors.
  • In 2020, GlobalFoundries launched its FDX platform, 22FDX+, designed to meet the low-power requirements of connected devices.

Regional Analysis

Geographically, the countries covered in the global silicon on insulator market report are U.S., Canada and Mexico in North America, Germany, France, U.K., Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Russia, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Rest of Europe in Europe, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific (APAC) in the Asia-Pacific (APAC), Saudi Arabia, U.A.E, South Africa, Egypt, Israel, Rest of Middle East and Africa (MEA) as a part of Middle East and Africa (MEA), Brazil, Argentina and Rest of South America as part of South America.

As per Data Bridge Market Research analysis:

Asia-Pacific is the dominant region in the global silicon on insulator market during the forecast period 2023-2030

The Asia-Pacific region has emerged as a dominant force in the silicon on insulator (SOI) market due to its high revenue and market share. This can be attributed to the rising demand for consumer electronics in the region and significant investments made in the semiconductor industry. With a large consumer base and a robust manufacturing ecosystem, Asia-Pacific offers a favorable environment for the adoption and growth of SOI technology in various applications.

North America is estimated to be the fastest growing region in global silicon on insulator market the forecast period 2023-2030

North America is expected to exhibit the highest growth rate in the silicon on insulator (SOI) market from 2023 to 2030. This can be attributed to the strong presence of major market players in the region and the increasing number of applications utilizing SOI technology in smartphones, digital cameras, and notebooks. The region's advanced technology infrastructure and high consumer demand for innovative electronic devices drive the growth and adoption of SOI in North America.

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