Consumer MEMS Inertial Sensors: Market Research Report

January 2015 | 206 pages | ID: C1A984D83B9EN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Consumer MEMS Inertial Sensors in terms of revenues (US$ million) and shipments (million units). The Global market is further analyzed in value terms by the following Consumer Electronics End-Use Applications and Sensor Types End-Use Applications: Communication Devices, Cameras, Gaming Consoles, and Others; and Sensor Types: Discrete Sensors, and Combo Sensors. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2014 through 2020. Also, a four-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs. The report profiles 39 companies including many key and niche players such as -

• Alps Electric Co., Ltd.
• Analog Devices, Inc.
• Bosch Sensortec GmbH
• Epson Electronics America, Inc.
• Fairchild Semiconductor International Inc.

Contents

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. OUTLOOK

Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) – A Preface

Table 1. World Market for MEMS Sensors (2014 & 2016): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for Inertial Combos, Gyroscopes, Accelerometers and Other MEMS Sensors (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

MEMS Inertial Sensors – Significant Opportunities Beckon from Various End-Uses
A Glance at Recent Developments in MEMS Inertial Sensors Market
Demand for MEMS Inertial Sensors to Soar in Consumer Electronics
Combination Sensors to Dethrone Discrete MEMS Inertial Sensors
Competitive Scenario

Table 2. World Market for Inertial Consumer Sensors (2014): Percentage Breakdown of Revenues by Leading Players for AKM, Bosch Sensortec, InvenSense, STMicroelectronics, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

Motion Processing Technology Leads to New Functionalities in Consumer Products
List of Sensors and their Application in Major Consumer Electronics Segments
Demand for Accelerometers Surges in Consumer Electronics
Dual-Axis MEMS Gyroscope – A Remarkable Innovation
Growing Prospects for 3-Axis Gyroscopes
From Auto to Electronics – The Journey of MEMS Gyroscopes in Brief
Electronics Spearhead Modern Day Use of MEMS Gyroscopes
Combination Sensors Alters Market Dynamics

6-AXIS IMUS RULE; 9-AXIS COMBO SENSORS SET FOR FUTURE GROWTH

Innovations Continue to Emerge in Combined MEMS Gyroscopes Space
Integrated Sensors Drive Miniaturization in True Sense
Handheld Electronics – A New End-Use Market for MEMS Inertial Sensors
Computing Devices – A Key Growth Driver

Table 3. World Market for Personal Computers (2015): Percentage Breakdown of Unit Shipments by Geographic Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 4. World Market for Personal Computers (2015): Percentage Breakdown of Unit Shipments by Product Segment (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 5. World Market for Notebook PC (2014): Percentage Breakdown of Unit Shipments by Geographic Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 6. World Market for Notebook PC (2014): Percentage Breakdown of Unit Shipments by Product Segment (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Use of Motion Processing Technology in Computing Devices
AV Remote Controls
Motion-Based Air Mice
MEMS Inertial Sensors Make Rapid Inroads into Smartphones
Robust Growth in Mobile Communications Segment Augurs Well for the Market

Table 7. World Market for Smartphones (2015 & 2017): Annual Shipments in Million Units by Geographic Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 8. World Mobile Telecommunications Sector (2014): Number of Mobile Cellular Subscriptions and Active Mobile Broadband Subscriptions for the Americas, Europe, CIS Countries, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 9. Most Performed Activity Using Smartphones: 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Inertial Sensors Dominate MEMS Sensors Market in Mobile Device Industry

Table 10. World Market for MEMS Sensors Usage in Mobiles Phones and Tablets (2016): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Sensor Type - Inertial Sensors, Microphones and Speakers, Pressure and Humidity, RF Sensors, Optical Sensors and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Wearable Devices to Extend High-Quality Opportunities
Motion-Processing Technology Invades Wearable Devices Space
Motion Processing Technology Finds Application in Camera and Camcorders
Notable R&D Efforts in MEMS Inertial Sensors Market
A Peek into Major R&D Projects in MEMS Inertial Sensors Market
Challenges Faced by MEMS Inertial Sensors
Design Challenges in MEMS Gyroscopes
High Performance/Low Cost Gyroscopes

3. TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENTS IN MEMS INERTIAL SENSORS

Accelerometers in Detection of Earthquakes – A Novel Application in Mobile Devices
BAW Gyroscope Sensors – A Novel Technology with Tremendous Promise
Novel MEMS Gyroscope Aids Use in Single-Channel Damping
Integration Aims at Saving Cost and Minimizing Size of MEMS Inertial Sensors
E-Compass
KMX61G Combination Sensor by Kionix
Pedestrian Tracking with Shoe-Mounted Inertial Sensors
Gimballed Gyro-stabilized Platforms
Fluid-suspended Gyro-stabilized Platforms
Strap-down Systems
Motion-based Alignment
Vibrating Gyros
Hemispherical Resonator Gyros
Quartz Rate Sensors
Timing & Inertial Measurement Unit (TIMU) Sensors

4. MEMS INERTIAL SENSORS: FOCUS ON OTHER END-USE APPLICATIONS

Automotive – The Largest End Use Market for MEMS Inertial Sensors
Increasing Demand for Rollover Airbag Sensors

Table 11. World Automotive Airbags Market (2011 & 2015): Breakdown of Annual Sales in ‘000 Units by Region/Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 12. World Automotive Airbags Market (2011 & 2015): Percentage Breakdown of Annual Volume Sales by Product Segment (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Improving Vehicle Sales & Subsequent Rise in Production to Sustain Demand for Automotive Sensors

Table 13. World Production of Passenger Cars: Breakdown of Annual Production Figures in ‘000’ Units for Years 2014 & 2018 by Geographic Region/Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 14. World Production of Commercial Vehicles: Breakdown of Annual Production Figures in ‘000’ Units for Years 2014 & 2018 by Geographic Region/Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

MEMS Sensors Usage Pattern in Automobiles
Application of MEMS Sensors in Car Safety, Passenger Comfort and Engine Management
Increasing Use of On-Board Vehicle Health Monitoring & Diagnostic Systems Drives Growth
Electronic Stability & ABS Become Standard in New Age Automobiles Highlighting Steady Demand for Sensors in Chassis Applications
Aerospace & Defense – Key Niche Sectors

Table 15. World Market for Inertial Sensors in Aerospace and Defense Industry (2015): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Type - Inertial Measurement Units, Inertial Navigation Systems, Attitude & Heading Reference System, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

MEMS based Inertial Sensors to Replace Traditional Sensors in Aviation Industry
Attitude and Heading Reference System - Delivering Enhanced Functionality in Aircrafts
Applications Areas of IMU & High Performance Inertial MEMS by End-Use Sector
Increasing Use of IMU for Measuring and Reporting of Gravitational Forces of Aircrafts
Usage in Diverse Medical Conditions
Gyroscope-based Device for Tremor Sensing in Upper Limb
Advanced System to Control Lower Limb Exoskeletons
MEMS Inertial Sensors Present Compelling Options for Robotics
Enabling Advanced Robotics
Inertial Sensors Use in Rehabilitation Robotics
Motion Processing for Sports Equipment
Motion Sensing Technology Finds Opportunities in Music Industry

5. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

MEMS Inertial Sensors
Key MEMS Inertial Sensor Types
MEMS Accelerometers
MEMS Gyroscopes
MEMS IMUs
Inertial Navigation Systems
Error Characteristics of MEMS Inertial Sensors
Bias Errors
Inertial Devices Performance of Bias Repeatability and Bias Stability by Application Grades
Evolution of MEMS Inertial Sensors
MEMS Inertial Sensors and Their Functions
Displacement-based MEMS Accelerometers
Capacitive-based Displacement Accelerometers
Piezoelectric-based Displacement Accelerometers
Resonance-based MEMS Accelerometers
MEMS Gyroscopes Built on Coriolis Effect
Resonant Beam MEMS Gyroscopes
Vibrating Plate MEMS Gyroscopes

6. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS

InvenSense Rolls Out FSR 6-axis MEMS for Wearable and Sports Devices
Fairchild Launches FIS1100 6-axis MEMS IMU
Bosch Sensortec Releases New Combo MEMS Solution
Bosch Sensortec Launches New Range of MEMS Sensors
Inertia Launches Wireless 10DOF Inertial Sensor
Bosch Sensortec Launches New BMI160 IMU
mCube Launches New Enhanced Inertial Sensor
Bosch Sensortec Releases New Range of Inertial Sensors
Teledyne DALSA Launches New MIDIS 200 mm MEMS Fabrication Platform

7. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

Mouser Inks Distribution Agreement with Akustica
Shanghai Huahong and Shanghai Quality Sensor Technology Corporation Ink a Pact
InvenSense to Take Over Trusted Positioning
InvenSense to Acquire Movea
Fairchild Semiconductor Takes Over Xsens Technologies

8. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS

Alps Electric Co., Ltd. (Japan)
Analog Devices, Inc. (US)
Bosch Sensortec GmbH (Germany)
Epson Electronics America, Inc. (US)
Fairchild Semiconductor International Inc. (US)
Freescale Semiconductor Inc. (US)
InvenSense Inc. (US)
Kionix, Inc. (US)
Maxim Integrated Products Inc. (US)
MEMSIC, Inc. (US)
Panasonic Corporation (Japan)
STMicroelectronics N. V. (Switzerland)

9. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Value Analytics

Table 16. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Consumer MEMS Inertial Sensors by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 17. World Historic Review for Consumer MEMS Inertial Sensors by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 18. World 11-Year Perspective for Consumer MEMS Inertial Sensors by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets for Years 2010, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 19. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Consumer MEMS Inertial Sensors by Type - Discrete Sensors and Combo Sensors Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 20. World Historic Review for Consumer MEMS Inertial Sensors by Type - Discrete Sensors and Combo Sensors Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 21. World 11-Year Perspective for Consumer MEMS Inertial Sensors by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Discrete Sensors and Combo Sensors Markets for Years 2010, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 22. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Consumer MEMS Inertial Sensors by End-Use Application - Communication Devices, Cameras, Gaming Consoles and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 23. World Historic Review for Consumer MEMS Inertial Sensors by End-Use Application - Communication Devices, Cameras, Gaming Consoles and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 24. World 11-Year Perspective for Consumer MEMS Inertial Sensors by End-Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Communication Devices, Cameras, Gaming Consoles and Other Markets for Years 2010, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Volume Analytics

Table 25. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Consumer MEMS Inertial Sensors by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Shipments in Million Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 26. World Historic Review for Consumer MEMS Inertial Sensors by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Shipments in Million Units for Years 2010 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 27. World 11-Year Perspective for Consumer MEMS Inertial Sensors by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Shipments for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets for Years 2010, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. THE UNITED STATES

A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Sensors - Important Part of Automobiles
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
B. Market Analytics
Value Analytics

Table 28. US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Consumer MEMS Inertial Sensors Market - Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 29. US Historic Review for Consumer MEMS Inertial Sensors Market - Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Volume Analytics

Table 30. US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Consumer MEMS Inertial Sensors Market - Analyzed with Annual Shipments in Million Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 31. US Historic Review for Consumer MEMS Inertial Sensors Market - Analyzed with Annual Shipments in Million Units for Years 2010 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. CANADA

A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Canadian Sensor Industry – A Brief Note
B. Market Analytics
Value Analytics

Table 32. Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Consumer MEMS Inertial Sensors Market - Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 33. Canadian Historic Review for Consumer MEMS Inertial Sensors Market - Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Volume Analytics

Table 34. Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Consumer MEMS Inertial Sensors Market - Analyzed with Annual Shipments in Million Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 35. Canadian Historic Review for Consumer MEMS Inertial Sensors Market - Analyzed with Annual Shipments in Million Units for Years 2010 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. JAPAN

A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Key Players
B. Market Analytics
Value Analytics

Table 36. Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Consumer MEMS Inertial Sensors Market - Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 37. Japanese Historic Review for Consumer MEMS Inertial Sensors Market - Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Volume Analytics

Table 38. Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Consumer MEMS Inertial Sensors Market - Analyzed with Annual Shipments in Million Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 39. Japanese Historic Review for Consumer MEMS Inertial Sensors Market - Analyzed with Annual Shipments in Million Units for Years 2010 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. EUROPE

Market Analysis
Value Analytics

Table 40. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Consumer MEMS Inertial Sensors by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 41. European Historic Review for Consumer MEMS Inertial Sensors by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 42. European 11-Year Perspective for Consumer MEMS Inertial Sensors by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2010, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Volume Analytics

Table 43. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Consumer MEMS Inertial Sensors Market - Analyzed with Annual Shipments in Million Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 44. European Historic Review for Consumer MEMS Inertial Sensors Market - Analyzed with Annual Shipments in Million Units for Years 2010 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4A. FRANCE

Market Analysis

Table 45. French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Consumer MEMS Inertial Sensors Market - Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 46. French Historic Review for Consumer MEMS Inertial Sensors Market - Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4B. GERMANY

A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
German Sensor Industry – An Overview
Market and Technology Trends
Product Launches
Bosch Sensortec Gmbh – A Leading German Player
B. Market Analytics

Table 47. German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Consumer MEMS Inertial Sensors Market - Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 48. German Historic Review for Consumer MEMS Inertial Sensors Market - Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4C. ITALY

Market Analysis

Table 49. Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Consumer MEMS Inertial Sensors Market - Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 50. Italian Historic Review for Consumer MEMS Inertial Sensors Market - Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4D. THE UNITED KINGDOM

Market Analysis

Table 51. UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Consumer MEMS Inertial Sensors Market - Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 52. UK Historic Review for Consumer MEMS Inertial Sensors Market - Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4E. SPAIN

Market Analysis

Table 53. Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Consumer MEMS Inertial Sensors Market - Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 54. Spanish Historic Review for Consumer MEMS Inertial Sensors Market - Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4F. REST OF EUROPE

A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Product Launch
Strategic Corporate Development
Key Player
B. Market Analytics

Table 55. Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Consumer MEMS Inertial Sensors Market - Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 56. Rest of Europe Historic Review for Consumer MEMS Inertial Sensors Market - Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5. ASIA-PACIFIC

A. Market Analysis
An Overview of MEMS Inertial Sensors
Current & Future Analysis
Asia-Pacific - Fastest Growing Sensors Market Worldwide
Strategic Corporate Development
B. Market Analytics
Value Analytics

Table 57. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Consumer MEMS Inertial Sensors by Geographic Region - China, South Korea, Taiwan, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 58. Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Consumer MEMS Inertial Sensors by Geographic Region - China, South Korea, Taiwan, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 59. Asia-Pacific 11-Year Perspective for Consumer MEMS Inertial Sensors by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for China, South Korea, Taiwan, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets for Years 2010, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Volume Analytics

Table 60. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Consumer MEMS Inertial Sensors Market - Analyzed with Annual Shipments in Million Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 61. Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Consumer MEMS Inertial Sensors Market - Analyzed with Annual Shipments in Million Units for Years 2010 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6. REST OF WORLD

Market Analysis
Value Analytics

Table 62. Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Consumer MEMS Inertial Sensors Market - Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 63. Rest of World Historic Review for Consumer MEMS Inertial Sensors Market - Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Volume Analytics

Table 64. Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Consumer MEMS Inertial Sensors Market - Analyzed with Annual Shipments in Million Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 65. Rest of World Historic Review for Consumer MEMS Inertial Sensors Market - Analyzed with Annual Shipments in Million Units for Years 2010 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled: 39 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 43)
The United States (15)
Canada (1)
Japan (9)
Europe (10)
  France (1)
  Germany (2)
  Spain (1)
  Rest of Europe (6)
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (8)