The Global Market for Embedded Systems is Projected to Reach US$234 Billion by 2020
Consumer Electronics & Industrial Automation to
Spur the Global Market for Embedded Systems, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
GIA
announces the release of a comprehensive global report on Embedded Systems. The
global market for Embedded Systems is projected to reach US$234 billion by 2020,
driven by the steady growth in production & sales of consumer electronic
devices and increased investments in automation technologies in the manufacturing
sector.
Embedded
systems are designed to independently execute specific control functions. Used virtually in every
electronic device and equipment, embedded systems feature an embedded factory
pre-programmed microcontroller or microprocessor programmed to execute a single
real time application. Microprocessors in embedded systems act as a resource to
the main processor. Embedded systems are
key enablers of smart devices, which represent one of the most important
technological marvels of the 21st century. Integrating an embedded microprocessor system into any product makes it smart, giving it the ability to
communicate and connect to multiple devices and networks. Embedded systems
provide devices the ability to indigenously process data and perform “pervasive
computing”. Over
the last decade or two, falling costs of microprocessors triggered by
semiconductor technology innovation and lower manufacturing costs and
incremental rise in the quality of microchips, have expanded the application of
advanced microcontrollers.
Consumer electronics represent one of the major end-use
sectors for embedded systems. The healthy growth in the production and sales of
LED TVs, smartphones, electronic and home appliances, is creating robust
opportunities for embedded systems. Currently, the consumer electronics sector
is experiencing transformational growth and is being primarily influenced by
mega trends such as digitalization, mobility and miniaturization. The
digitalization trend is changing the very face of the industry, with
interactive and smart digital applications such as digital TVs, smart TVs, home
audio equipment, DVD players, Blu-Ray players, and home media servers making
their way into the living rooms of households replacing the conventional
cassette video player/recorders and television sets. In addition, the sector is
witnessing strong demand for advanced gaming consoles, sophisticated digital
cameras, portable music, video players and home appliances such as
refrigerators, air conditioners, washing machines, electric cookers,
dishwashers and dryers. The scenario is poised
to benefit embedded systems, which function as the central element in modern
electronics.
As stated by the new market
research report on Embedded Systems, the United States represents the largest market
worldwide. Developing markets are forecast to fuel future growth led by factors such as rising standards of living and desire
for convenient and easy living options, rapid industrialization and growing
proliferation of industrial automation technologies. Stupendous increase in
automation of production lines and replacement of conventional
electromechanical machines is helping generate strong demand for embedded
systems in the industrial sector. Building automation and home
automation represent lucrative emerging business areas for embedded systems,
given the important role of embedded devices in wired- and wireless systems for
monitoring and controlling lighting, climate, security & surveillance
systems.
Major
players in the marketplace include Altera Corporation, ARM Limited, Atmel
Corporation, Axiomtek, Freescale Semiconductor, Inc., Fujitsu Limited, HCL
Technologies Limited, Infineon Technologies AG, Infosys Limited, Intel
Corporation, Kontron AG, Mentor Graphics Corporation, Microchip Technology
Inc., Microsoft Corporation, QNX Software Systems Ltd., Renesas Electronics
Corporation, VIA Technologies, Inc., and Zilog, Inc., among others.
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