MEMS pressure sensors are devices containing very small electrical
and mechanical components on a single chip. These pressure sensors
provide an interface that can sense, process, and control the
environment external to the system in which the sensors are installed.
They work on the principle of change in resonant frequency to calculate
the pressure. These sensors are widely used in the Automotive,
Healthcare, and Industrial segments. Some of the applications of these
sensors in the Automotive segment include measuring air flow management,
tire pressure monitoring systems, and airbag safety systems. In the
Healthcare segment, MEMS pressure sensors are used for blood pressure
monitoring and respiratory disorder diagnostic equipment. In the
Industrial segment, they are used for industrial process control and
HVAC control.
Analysts forecast the Global MEMS Pressure Sensor market will grow at a CAGR 8.6 percent over the period 2014-2018.
The
Report recognizes the following companies as the key players in Global
MEMS Pressure Sensors Market: Denso Corp., Freescale Semiconductor Inc.,
General Electric Co, Robert Bosch GmbH, Sensata Technologies Inc.,
Delphi Corp., Infineon Technologies AG, and VTI Technologies
The
Electronics industry is following the trend of miniaturization of
electronic devices. Most end-users prefer small and compact electronic
devices. The miniaturization trend has led to increased distribution of
small MEMS pressure sensors. Vendors across segments are following the
miniaturization trend, leading to the high demand for MEMS pressure
sensors. Small and compact MEMS pressure sensors are easily compatible
with miniaturized electronic devices.
Covered in this Report
This
report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the
Global MEMS Pressure Sensor market for the period 2014-2018. The report
considers 2013 as the base year and forecasts the market till 2018. To
calculate the market size, the report considers revenue generated from
sales of MEMS pressure sensors to the key customer segments in 2013. The
report considers the sales of the entire range of MEMS pressure sensors
to the OEMs and does not consider the aftermarket sales.
Global
MEMS Pressure Sensor Market 2014-2018, has been prepared based on an
in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report
covers the APAC region, the EMEA region, and the Americas; it also
covers the Global MEMS Pressure Sensor 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 of the growth of the market is the increasing
adoption of MEMS pressure sensors in the Automotive sector. The major
applications of MEMS pressure sensors in the Automotive industry include
pressure control systems in engines, tire pressure monitoring systems,
and transmission system pressure sensing. Furthermore, MEMS pressure
sensors are becoming one of the significant components in automobiles.
Further,
the report states that one of the major challenges presents in the
market is the high cost of MEMS pressure sensors. The cost of
development and the overall cost of ownership of MEMS pressure sensors
in some end-user sectors such as the Automotive, Healthcare, Aerospace,
and Defense are high. This can affect demand for MEMS pressure sensors
in the end-user segment during the forecast period.
Key Vendors
- Denso Corp.
- Freescale Semiconductor Inc.
- General Electric Co.
- Robert Bosch GmbH
- Sensata Technologies Inc.
