Global Sensor Module for Mobile Devices 2016-2020

Outlook of the global sensor module market for mobile devices

The global sensor module market for mobile devices will grow steadily over the forecast period and is anticipated to post a steady CAGR of around 9% during the forecast period. In mobile phones, sensors enable an increasing number of applications such as motion sensing, navigation, gesture recognition, and ambient sensing. Therefore, mobile device manufacturers are increasingly focusing on sensor integration as it an integral part of all mobile devices. Factors such as the low-cost smartphones, growing adoption of wearables, and the rising demand for mobile devices from emerging markets will aid in the growth of this market as most mobile devices come integrated with sensor modules.

Comprehensive market research carried out by the analysts at Technavio has shown that the market for sensor modules for mobile devices will be positively affected by the demand for combo micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) inertial sensors. A MEMS combo sensor is a combination of multiple sensors manufactured using microfabrication technology. In such sensors, two or more sensors, such as accelerometers, gyroscopes, and magnetometers, are fused together to enhance efficiency. Since these sensors take less space, they can be embedded into a single system. Due to the rising popularity of combo sensors, OEMs will be compelled to replace discrete sensors with combo sensors.

Application-based segmentation of the sensor module market for mobile devices

• Smartphones
• Wearables
• Tablets

In this market research report, analysts have estimated the smartphone segment to be the largest market segment during the forecast period. Smartphones contain sensors like accelerometers, gyroscopes, magnetometers, GPS, proximity sensors, image sensors, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. These sensors provide data with precision and accuracy, and offer the user multiple applications like gesture control and motion detection. Also, the ability of these sensors to monitor temperature, pressure, and humidity will result in this market segment’s impressive market share of 72% by 2020.