Rectifiers are the electronic devices that convert AC to DC. It
includes one or more diodes, electronic components that conduct current
in only one direction. Rectifiers are predominantly used as electronic
components of DC power supplies and high-voltage direct current power
transmission systems. Because of their predominant rectifying
characteristics, they are predominantly used for power and signal
conditioning in numerous applications such as power plants, and military
and aerospace. They can be used as clamping networks for SMPS, dampers,
and modulator diodes for the deflection circuits in CRTs freewheeling
diodes for inductive loads. They are are also used in signaling,
switching, electroplating, electrocoating, and processing applications.
Analysts forecast the Global Rectifiers market will grow at a CAGR of 8.45 percent over the period 2013-2018.
The
Report recognizes the following companies as the key players in Global
Rectifiers Market: ON Semiconductor Corp., Shindengen Electric
Manufacturing Co. Ltd, STMicroelectronics N.V., Vishay Intertechnology
Inc, Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Ltd, Analog Devices Inc., Bourns
Inc., Diode Inc.
UPS has three main components: rectifier,
inverter, and battery. The rectifier converts AC power to DC power and
stores the line power in the battery. In the event of power failure, the
inverter supplies the continuous power to the electric equipment. The
battery stores the power for use when the power source is interrupted
and provides uninterrupted power to the inverter. The demand for UPS has
increased manifold because of power outages in rural and urban areas.
Also, an increase in information networks has compelled organizations to
adopt up-to-date semiconductor technologies and control systems to
provide extended battery backup power to maintain their employees'
critical services as operational. UPS could also help in protecting
hardware and devices from damage during power outages. UPS are widely
used for applications in the Oil and Gas, Petrochemical, and Aerospace
and Defense industries, where reliable power is demanded. Thus, the
growing demand for UPS will consequently increase the demand for
semiconductor components such as rectifiers.
Covered in this Report
Global
Rectifiers Market 2014-2018, has been prepared based on an in-depth
market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the
Americas, and the EMEA and APAC regions; it also covers the Global
Rectifiers 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, one of the
major drivers is the use of rectifiers in power supplies. Power supplies
are used for applications such as charging devices in computers,
cellphones, electronic equipment, and electronic vehicles. The
increasing demand for electronic gadgets worldwide is expected to fuel
the demand for power supplies further. This, in turn, is expected to
have an impact on the demand for rectifiers in DC power supplies.
Further,
the report states that the cyclical nature of the Semiconductor
industry is one of the major challenges in the market. Rectifier
manufactures depend on OEMs, which, in turn, depend on end-users. This
often leads to a demand-supply gap and an inventory pile-up. Hence, any
demand fluctuations from end-users indirectly affects rectifier
manufacturers.
Key Vendors
- ON Semiconductor Corp.
- Shindengen Electric Manufacturing Co. Ltd
- STMicroelectronics N.V.
- Vishay Intertechnology Inc.
