Proliferation of Electronics in Virtually Every Industry & the Need for Energy Efficiency in these Devices to Drive the Discrete Diodes Market

The global Discrete Diodes market is projected to exceed US$6.5 billion by 2025, driven by the proliferation of electronics in virtually every industry, and the need to efficiently manage power in these devices

Defined as basic building blocks of an electronic circuit, discrete diodes allow current to flow in only one direction and opposes flow in the opposite direction. This feature enables discrete diodes to protect electronic circuits from voltage surges. Discrete diodes find extensive use in tuning TV and radio receivers, generating radio frequency oscillations and for producing light. Discrete diodes are part of many ubiquitous devices such as automobiles, communications equipment, computer & computer peripherals, and various consumer electronics. The market for discrete diodes is linked to the health of electronics manufacturing. The Communications industry, which includes smartphones has been plagued by lack of innovative products, leading to slower replacement cycles. However, the industry is set to bounce back with the launch of 5G networks, and subsequent demand for 5G enables phones in the near future. On the other hand, the personal computer industry limped back into the green after years of declines.

The market is mature and characterized by product commoditization and intense pricing pressures. Commoditized is driven by volume, with 'price' being the decisive factor influencing consumer purchase decisions. Given that the diode itself is a mature semiconductor technology, manufacturers face challenges in achieving product differentiation. High end-user bargaining power is a major factor that hinders price increases, resulting in diode producers operating at low margins. With most players operating on wafer thin profit margins, the market is witnessing consolidation as larger players acquire synergistic smaller players for a broader product portfolio comprising of sophisticated solutions. The market is also characterized by high barriers to entry, with capital required for research & development and establishment of production facilities, and well-established distribution networks posing to be a key hurdle for prospective players to foray into the market. Electronic Contract Manufacturers are the primary consumers of discrete diodes. Originally emerging as a cost-effective manufacturing solution, Electronic Contract Manufacturers (ECMs) have evolved from being Original Equipment Manufacturers to Original Design Manufacturers, providing and sharing R&D costs with electronics manufacturers.

As stated by the new market research report on Discrete Diodes, Asia-Pacific represents the dominant regional market worldwide, followed at Europe. Latin America, driven by the resurgence of the economy is expected to edge out Asia-Pacific to emerge as the fastest growing market with a CAGR of 4.3% over the analysis period. China, the largest electronics manufacturer in the world, is being hampered by the slowdown in the market, but still holds large heft owing to the sheer size of market. Power Diodes represent the largest as well as the fastest growing product segment. On the end-use front, communications industry represents the largest application for Discrete Diodes, while Consumer Electronics industry represents the fastest growing application.

Major players in the market include Central Semiconductor Corp., Diodes Incorporated, Hitachi Power Semiconductor Device, Ltd., Infineon Technologies AG, Littelfuse, Inc., IXYS Corporation, M/A-Com Technology Solutions, Microsemi Corporation, Kyocera Corporation, NXP Semiconductors N.V., ON Semiconductor Corporation, Fairchild Semiconductor International Inc., Panasonic Corporation, Renesas Electronics Corporation, ROHM Co., Ltd., Semikron International GmbH, Semtech Corporation, Shindengen Electric Manufacturing Co. Ltd., STMicroelectronics N.V., Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation, and Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. among others.

The research report titled "Discrete Diodes Equipment – Market Analysis, Trends, and Forecasts " announced by Global Industry Analysts Inc., provides a comprehensive review of market trends, growth drivers, innovations and launches, and strategic industry activities of various players. The report provides market estimates and projections in in US$ Thousand for Discrete Diodes for major geographic markets such as the US, Canada, Japan, Europe (France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, South Korea, Taiwan, and Rest of Asia-Pacific), Latin  America, and Rest of World. Product segment analyzed in the report include Small Signal Diodes, Power Diodes, and Radio Frequency & Microwave Diodes. End-Use Sectors analyzed in the report include Automotive, Communications, Computer & Computer Peripherals, Consumer Electronics, and Others.

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