Power management ICs are used for managing power requirements and to
support voltage scaling and power delivery sequencing in power electronic
devices. Power management ICs are key components of electronic devices, which
are used to optimize power usage. Power management ICs are the key components
in any device with a power supply, battery or power cord, which exist primarily
to optimize power usage. It is used for managing the power used within a larger
electronic system such as a cell phone, TV or computer to applications enabling
new power-saving technologies including smart meters and grids or more
efficient lighting solutions.
Analysts forecast the Global Power Management
Semiconductor IC market will grow at a CAGR
of 7.87 percent over the period 2013-2018.
The Report recognizes the following companies as the key players in the
Global Power Management Semiconductor IC Market: Maxim Integrated Products
Inc., ON Semiconductor Corp., Richtek Technology Corp., Sanken Electric Co.
Ltd, Texas Instruments Inc., Fairchild Semiconductor International Inc.,
Intersil Corp., Linear Technology Corp., Micrel Inc., Power Integrations Inc.,
STMicroelectronics N.V.
Rapid technological advancements have led to the market witnessing the
availability of products that incorporate multiple features on a single
platform. Segments such as the Communication sector and the Automotive and
Consumer Electronics industries, which extensively use power management
semiconductor ICs, currently drive the need for the miniaturization of
semiconductor devices. These devices use a combination of power management
semiconductor ICs and other discrete power semiconductors either as a monolithic
device or as a system in a package
Covered in this
Report
The Global Power Management Semiconductor IC market can be divided into
six segments based on application into Automotive, Computing, Communication,
Consumer, Industrial, and Others.
Global Power Management Semiconductor IC Market 2014-2018, has been
prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry
experts. The report covers the APAC region, Europe, the Americas, and ROW; it
also covers the Global Power Management Semiconductor IC market landscape and
its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion
of the key vendors operating in this market.
According to the report, the Global Power Management Semiconductor IC
market is driven by several factors. One of its major drivers is the rapid
adoption of smartphones, especially in emerging markets, because of these
devices' mobility and advancements in wireless connectivity infrastructure.
Further, the report states that the Global Power Management Semiconductor
IC market growth is curtailed by certain serious challenges. The low demand for
power management semiconductor ICs because of the cyclic nature of the
Semiconductor industry is one such key market challenge. The demand for power
management semiconductor ICs is dependent on the growth of various industries
such as the Automotive, Communication, Computing, and Consumer Electronics
industries.
