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)