Global Semiconductor Deposition Market 2016-2020

Outlook of the semiconductor deposition market

The semiconductor deposition market is envisaged to witness staggering growth and will post an impressive CAGR of more than 16% over the forecast period.Due to the increasing emphasis on the miniaturization of semiconductor devices, the market for semiconductor deposition will have a positive outlook in the coming years. Optimization in semiconductor device manufacturing technology along with the emergence of compact devices such as smartphones, tablets, notebooks, and slim and curved TVs has created a huge demand for small-sized ICs. Moreover, various sectors including telecommunication, automotive, industrial manufacturing, and healthcare are also looking to utilize compact electronic devices in their processes. The advent of new technologies such as 3D ICs and micro-electro-mechanical systems have resulted in significant changes in IC designing, such as the requirement for finer patterning and etching in microfabrication. Moreover, the increasing number of interconnects and transistors within the same has made ICs denser; thus, increasing the need for finer semiconductor deposition during the predicted period.

The augmented adoption of wearable technology is one of the important trends spurring the growth prospects for this market during the forecast period. Wearable technology is a mobile form of communication technology that is worn on the body and can be used to monitor daily activities and access smartphone facilities. It includes handy devices such as smart watches, smart fabrics, and heart rate monitors. With IC manufacturers like Toshiba starting to develop specialized ICs to support such devices, the market for smart wearables is anticipated to gain traction over the next four years. This is expected to propel the growth prospects for the semiconductor deposition market until the end of 2020.

Segmentation by end user and analysis of the semiconductor deposition market

• Foundries
• Memory manufacturers
• Integrated device manufacturer (IDMs)

During 2015, the foundries segment dominated the market and accounted for a market share of close to 63% in terms of revenue. The increasing demand for electronic devices, especially from developing APAC countries, is likely to bolster the demand for semiconductor devices such as logic, analog, memory, discrete, and sensor devices over the forecast period. To meet the rising demand, foundries need to upgrade equipment manufacturing units and ensure high throughput; thus, fuelling the demand for deposition equipment over the next four years.

Geographical segmentation and analysis of the semiconductor deposition market

• APAC
• Europe
• North America

In terms of geography, the APAC region will continue to dominate the global semiconductor deposition market and is expected to reach more than USD 13 billion by 2020. The growth of this market in APAC is attributed the presence of major semiconductor foundries such as TSMC, Samsung, and SMIC in the region. Also, major chip vendors in the region are investing in infrastructure development such as the construction of new fabs to increase throughput. These factors will fuel the growth of the semiconductor deposition market in the APAC region.

Competitive landscape and key vendors

The global semiconductor deposition market is highly competitive owing to the presence of a few, well-established vendors. The new vendors in this market find it extremely difficult to compete with the major vendors because of the high initial investments required, constant technological advances in the industry, and the cyclical nature of the industry. Players in the market are constantly looking for ways to enhance their market presence by focusing on the implementation of various new technology and M&A activities.

Key vendors in this market are -

• Applied Materials
• ASM
• Tokyo Electron
• DuPont
• Hitachi Kokusai Electric
• Lam Research

Other prominent vendors in the market are Aixtron SE, Canon Anelva Corporation, IHI, IQE, Plasma-Therm, and Veeco.

Key questions answered in the report include

• What will the market size and the growth rate be in 2020?
• What are the key factors driving the global semiconductor deposition market?
• What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the global semiconductor deposition market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in the global semiconductor deposition market?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the global semiconductor deposition market?
• What are the trending factors influencing the market shares of APAC, Europe, and North America?
• What are the key outcomes of the five forces analysis of the global semiconductor deposition market?

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During the process of semiconductor device fabrication, the different processing steps fall into four broad categories, namely deposition, patterning, removal, and modification of electrical characteristics. The process that grows, coats, or transfers a material onto the wafer is known as deposition. The various deposition techniques include chemical vapor deposition (CVD), physical vapor deposition (PVD),  molecular beam epitaxy (MBE), electrochemical deposition (ECD), and atomic layer deposition (ALD).

The report, global semiconductor deposition market, is part of Technavio’s hardware and semiconductor research portfolio. This portfolio provides a comprehensive market analysis along with the market share, market sizing, and market segmentations covering areas such as computing devices, displays, embedded systems, human machine interface, lighting, semiconductor equipment, and sensors. These market research reports provide a perspective on the various market opportunities and market threats along with the key trends that would influence the market growth during the forecast period. It presents insights into the changing competitive landscape and a detailed profiling and market analysis of the vendors. Also covered in the research are the key regions or countries that would have an impact on the market during the assessment years.