Middle East and Africa Bulk Acoustic Wave Sensors Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2029

Middle East & Africa Bulk Acoustic Wave Sensors Market, By Product Type (Film Bulk Acoustic Resonator (FBAR), Shear Bulk Acoustic Wave (S-BAW), Longitudinal Bulk Acoustic Wave (L-BAW), Lamb Wave), Raw Material (Aluminum Nitride (AlN), Zinc Oxide (ZnO), Lead Zirconium Titanate (PZT), SiO2, Lithium Niobate (LiNbO3), Lithium Tantalate (LiTaO3), Silicon Carbide (SiC), Gallium Arsenide (GaAs), Langasite (LGS), Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF), Others), Sensing Parameter (Temperature, Pressure, Chemical, Humidity, Others), End-User (Telecommunications, Consumer Electronics, Automotive, Healthcare, Aerospace & Defense, Industrial, Others) – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2029.

Middle East and Africa Bulk Acoustic Wave Sensors Market Analysis and Size

Micro-meter-sized airborne particles can be detected using bulk acoustic wave (BAW) devices. A piezoelectric substance sandwiched between two electrodes makes up the resonator of a BAW device. To create a mechanical wave in the resonator, an alternating electric field is applied to the piezoelectric layer using the two electrodes. The resonator displays a resonance frequency that, among other things, is influenced by the mass load. A frequency-sensitive circuit may identify the shift in resonant frequency that results from particles touching the resonator by measuring the change in mass load.

Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the Middle East & Africa bulk acoustic wave sensors market is expected to reach the value of USD 534.56 million by 2029, at a CAGR of 10.4% during the forecast period. The bulk acoustic wave sensors market report also covers pricing analysis, patent analysis, and technological advancements in depth.     

Market Definition

A standing acoustic wave is known to be produced by an electrical signal in the bulk of a piezoelectric material in an electromechanical device known as a bulk acoustic wave sensor. This device is in its most basic form, consisting of two metallic electrodes and a piezoelectric substance. The thickness and natural frequency of the material are used as design criteria to achieve the desired operating frequency. More complex designs will employ a ladder or lattice topology for better control over operating frequencies. The ladder or lattice architecture will be used in more complicated systems to control operating frequencies better.

Middle East & Africa Bulk Acoustic Wave Sensors Market Dynamics

This section deals with understanding the market drivers, advantages, opportunities, restraints, and challenges. All of this is discussed in detail below:

Drivers

• Proliferation of smart gadgets such as mobile phones across the region

As the world is getting digitalized, the penetration of smartphones and mobile phones is rapidly increasing. Communication has become simpler with the presence of mobile phones and other smart gadgets in the market. The mobile network has made it simpler to connect with anyone globally through telecom networks. These telecom industries are improving their communication network with the adoption of bulk acoustic wave technology which is further expected to drive the demand for bulk acoustic wave sensors market significantly.

• Adoption of bulk acoustic sensors in automobile and other commercial industries

Bulk acoustic wave devices have been in commercial use for many years now. These include automotive applications (torque and tire pressure sensors), medical applications (chemical sensors), and industrial and commercial applications (vapor, humidity, temperature, and mass sensors). Bulk Acoustic Wave (BAW) resonators and filters are extensively used in radiofrequency (RF) front-end filtering at UHF frequencies. Their small size, good power handling capabilities, and high-quality factors make them ideal for applications such as duplexers for WCDMA and PCS1900 and front-end filters for DCS1800 and many 2.4GHz ISM bands standards.

As automobile sectors started acquiring more digital capabilities, they are relying on a growing number of wireless technologies to communicate with the outside world. Furthermore, many vehicles have implemented the support of LTE data connections and operate as small Wi-Fi hotspots. Over the next few years, the long-planned goal of vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2X) communications is finally expected to become a reality with the usage of higher-frequency RF bands.

Opportunities

• Rising demand for bulk acoustic wave (BAW) technology in fast-growing 5G infrastructure

Bulk acoustic wave (BAW) technology is being used to create a new generation of radio frequency filters (RF filters) due to the higher frequencies and broader bandwidths associated with 5G. BAW filters are piezoelectric-based acoustic resonators in which the characteristics of a thin film piezoelectric material control the frequency and bandwidth of the filter. The film's thickness, the piezoelectric element's geometry, and characteristics of the accompanying electrodes play a role in determining the band-pass frequency of the RF filter in BAW devices. Due to the band-pass frequency's reliance on film thickness, BAW devices can filter frequencies higher than conventional surface acoustic wave (SAW) RF filters. BAW filters are therefore widely employed at frequencies between 2.2 and 6.0 GHz, where SAW filter technology is severely constrained.

The global rollout of 5G and the rapid expansion of the Internet of Things is creating significant challenges in RF filtering technologies. Many market players have recently introduced BAW filters for 5G enabled front-end modules for better performance and higher reliability.

Restraints/Challenges

• Higher cost of bulk acoustic wave sensors in the market

With the wide boom of 4G LTE and wireless networks around the globe, the new wave spectrum is needed to handle the massive wireless traffic. BAW sensors generally deliver superior performance with lower insertion loss at higher frequency levels. However, the cost of BAW sensors is much higher compared to other acoustic sensors such as SAW (Surface Acoustic sensor). And the expensive nature of the BAW sensors is impeding the market's growth to a certain extent.

• Technical challenges related to BAW devices

The development of 5G has numerous challenges in terms of data speeds, coverage, and size minimization. First of all, 5G phases use higher radio frequencies, but the working frequency of BAW filters causes significant increases in acoustic and ohmic losses. Secondly, the N78, N79, and N77 of 5G NR frequency bands require 500, 600, and 900 MHz of bandwidth, respectively, while obtaining a relatively large bandwidth, up to 10%, is also a difficult problem for a BAW filter based on aluminum nitride (AlN). Thirdly, considering the complete RF system, the future will undoubtedly see an increase in input power and a decrease in module size. So module miniaturization will become a technical challenge in the near future.

Post-COVID-19 Impact on Middle East & Africa Bulk Acoustic Wave Sensors Market

COVID-19 negatively impacted the Middle East & Africa bulk acoustic wave sensors market due to lockdown regulations and the shutdown of manufacturing facilities.

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the Middle East & Africa bulk acoustic wave sensors market to an extent negative manner. However, increasing adoption of 5G technology worldwide has helped the market grow after the pandemic. Also, the growth has been high since the market opened after COVID-19, and it is expected that there will be considerable growth in the sector owing to the higher demand for biosensors in the medical field.

Solution providers are making various strategic decisions to bounce back post-COVID-19. The players are conducting multiple research and development activities to improve the technology involved in the bulk acoustic wave sensors. With this, the companies will bring advanced technologies to the market. In addition, government initiatives for the use of automation technology have led to the market's growth

Recent Development

• In February 2022, TAIYO YUDEN (U.S.A.) INC., a subsidiary of Japan's TAIYO YUDEN CO., LTD., announced the partnership with TTI., Inc., a global electronic components distributor. This partnership will allow TAIYO YUDEN (U.S.A.) INC. to broaden its presence and have an impact in sectors including the automotive and electrification industries, communication infrastructures, and more. This development will enhance the global customer reach of the company
• In October 2021, Akoustis Technologies, Inc. announced the acquisition of 51% majority shares of RFM Integrated Device, Inc. (RFMi) with an option to purchase the remaining 49% in 2022. By adding new sales channels and clients in the automotive, medical, and IoT industries, Akoustis' acquisition of RFM will enhance its current inventory of 5G Mobile, 5G Network Infrastructure, and Wi-Fi solutions. Additionally, Akoustis plans to use RFMi's timing control product line, considerably enhancing the capabilities of its newly developed timing and frequency reference systems

Middle East & Africa Bulk acoustic wave sensors Market Scope

Middle East & Africa bulk acoustic wave sensors market is segmented on the basis of product type, raw material, sensing parameter, and end-user. 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.

Product Type

• Film Bulk Acoustic Resonator (FBAR)
• Shear Bulk Acoustic Wave (S-BAW)
• Longitudinal Bulk Acoustic Wave (L-BAW)
• Lamb Wave

On the basis of product type, the Middle East & Africa bulk acoustic wave sensors market is segmented into film bulk acoustic resonator (FBAR), shear bulk acoustic wave (S-BAW), and longitudinal bulk acoustic wave (L-BAW), lamb wave.

Raw Material

• Aluminum Nitride (AlN)
• Zinc Oxide (ZnO)
• Lead Zirconium Titanate (PZT)
• SiO2
• Lithium Niobate (LiNbO3)
• Lithium Tantalate (LiTaO3)
• Silicon Carbide (SiC)
• Gallium Arsenide (GaAs)
• Langasite (LGS)
• Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF)
• Others

On the basis of raw material, the Middle East & Africa bulk acoustic wave sensors market has been segmented into aluminum nitride (AlN), zinc oxide (ZnO), lead zirconium titanate (PZT), SiO2, lithium niobate (LiNbO3), lithium tantalate (LiTaO3), silicon carbide (SiC), gallium arsenide (GaAs), langasite (LGS), polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), others.

Sensing Parameter

• Temperature
• Pressure
• Chemical
• Humidity
• Others

On the basis of sensing parameters, the Middle East & Africa bulk acoustic wave sensors market has been segmented into temperature, pressure, chemical, humidity, and others.

End-User

• Telecommunications
• Consumer Electronics
• Automotive
• Healthcare
• Aerospace & Defense
• Industrial
• Others

On the basis of end-user, the Middle East & Africa bulk acoustic wave sensors market is segmented into telecommunications, consumer electronics, automotive, healthcare, aerospace & defense, industrial, and others.

Middle East & Africa Bulk Acoustic Wave Sensors Market Regional Analysis/Insights

Middle East & Africa bulk acoustic wave sensors market is analyzed, and market size insights and trends are provided by country, material type, manufacturing process, and end-use industry, as referenced above.

The countries covered in the Middle East & Africa bulk acoustic wave sensors market report are Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Egypt, Israel, and the rest of the Middle East and Africa (MEA) as a part of the Middle East and Africa (MEA). Israel dominates the MEA region owing to increasing initiatives for advancing its technology adoptions and automation activities.

The country 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, porter's five forces analysis, and case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of global 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 country data.   

Competitive Landscape and Middle East & Africa Bulk Acoustic Wave Sensors Market Share Analysis

Middle East & Africa bulk acoustic wave sensors market competitive landscape provides details of the competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, global presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus related to the bulk acoustic wave sensors market.

Some of the major players operating in the Middle East & Africa bulk acoustic wave sensors market are Broadcom, Texas Instruments Incorporated, Balluff Gmbh among others.