Overview of the global dielectric etchers market

Technavio’s market research report predicts that the global dielectric etchers market will post a revenue of more than USD one billion during the forecast period. The miniaturization of ICs is identified to be one of the primary drivers for the market’s growth. The requirement for miniaturized products in mobile applications and other autonomous systems, is driving the market for electronic devices with enhanced manufacturing methods. Currently, electronic devices utilize semiconductors with circuit line widths ranging from 0-20 nm. However, it is anticipated that the coming years will witness the emergence of ultraminiature circuits with line widths ranging from 0-10 nm memristors and transistors and are deployed over a silicon fabrication chip. These chips are very small and can be integrated into various end-user products. The growing trend of miniaturizing the electronic devices in aerospace and medical sectors will subsequently drive the demand for neuromorphic chips, which will in turn, fuel the demand for dielectric etching for circuit miniaturization.

One of the latest trends that will gain traction in the global dielectric etchers market is the emergence of 3D ICs. With technological advancements, there will be a significant increase in the demand for faster and better-performing chips that do not consume high energy. This will drive the demand for 3D chip stacking. Owing to the demand rising demand for smart and miniaturized electronics, electronic product manufacturers will demand the need for 3D ICs, which will in turn, offer chip manufacturers new opportunities for growth. One of the major chip manufacturers Applied Materials has already introduced a new dielectric etch system called Centura Avatar for creating 3D memory architecture.

Competitive analysis and key vendors

Though the dielectric etchers market has the presence of a very few vendors, it is highly competitive due to the strong position of the existing market players. With technological advancements in the semiconductor industry and the focus of the vendors towards following strategic alliances, the market’s competitive environment will intensify further. The market has high entry barriers which limits the entry of new players. To enhance their revenue shares, the market players are focusing on enhancing their businesses across the world by following M&A activities.

Key vendors in the market are:

• Applied Materials
• Hitachi High-Technologies
• Lam Research
• Tokyo Electron
• Mattson Technologies

Other prominent vendors include AMEC, JUSUNG ENGINEERING, Oxford Instruments, SEMES, SPTS Technologies, and ULVAC.

Segmentation by end-user and analysis of the dielectric etchers market

• Foundries
• IDMs
• OSATs

During 2016, the foundries were the major end-user to the dielectric etchers market and according to this market research analysis this segment will continue its market dominance over the next four years as well. The increasing focus of the fabless players towards outsourcing the chip manufacturing process to foundries will be the major factor contributing to the growth of this market segment.

Geographical segmentation and analysis of the dielectric etchers market

• Americas
• APAC
• EMEA

In terms of geographic regions, APAC dominated the dielectric etchers market during 2016 and is expected to continue its dominance during the forecast period as well. Factors such as the presence of numerous semiconductor foundries and rapid technological improvements, will drive the market’s growth prospects in this region.

Key questions answered in the report include

• What will the market size and the growth rate be in 2021?
• What are the key factors driving the global dielectric etchers market?
• What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the global dielectric etchers market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in the global dielectric etchers market?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the global dielectric etchers market?
• Trending factors influencing the market shares of the Americas, APAC, and EMEA.
• What are the key outcomes of the five forces analysis of the global dielectric etchers market?

Technavio also offers customization on reports based on specific client requirement.

In semiconductor manufacturing, etching is the process of cutting, corroding, or engraving material to form a design or to embed materials. It removes dielectric substance such as silicon nitride, silicon oxide, and different overlying photoresist mark. To conduct an extensive study on this market, Technavio‘s analysts for the hardware and semiconductor industry take into account the growth of related markets such as computing devices, embedded systems, and human-machine interface. The upcoming research report on the global dielectric etchers market gathers extensive data and insights on market growth potential, profit potential, and emerging geographical regions to provide valuable decision inputs to the client.

To gain accurate data and insights on this industry, research experts at Technavio conduct in-depth primary and secondary research by collecting data from suppliers, manufacturers, R&D facilities, consumers, semiconductor fabrication plants, and other key stakeholders. The upcoming research report on the global dielectric etchers market also explores the growth of related markets such as global audio driver IC market and global system-on-chip (SoC) test equipment market, which are expected to grow at a CAGR of 17% and 2%, respectively, for the forecast period of 2017 to 2021. The rising need for miniaturization of semiconductor circuits and the growing demand for energy efficient chipsets is largely expected to drive innovations in this market.

The upcoming research report on the global dielectric etchers market also covers other factors such as key market drivers, emerging trends, technological advancements, new applications areas, and opportunities and challenges faced by this industry. The report also considers the growth of similar markets such as displays, sensors, and lighting.