What Has Been the Growth Trajectory for the Radiation-Hardened Electronics Market in Recent Years?
The radiation-hardened electronics market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The size of the radiation-hardened electronics market has been witnessing consistent growth over the past few years. It is projected to increase from $1.73 billion in 2024 to $1.79 billion in 2025, with an annual compounded growth rate (CAGR) of 3.5%. Factors contributing to its growth during the historical period include the needs of the military and defense sectors, the nuclear industry, high-altitude aerospace missions, medical and healthcare equipment, and security and critical infrastructure.
What Can Be Expected from the Radiation-Hardened Electronics Market?
The Radiation-Hardened Electronics market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• In the upcoming years, the market size of radiation-hardened electronics is projected to sustain a steady rise. It is projected to reach $2.13 billion by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6%.
The expansion during the forecasted period can be linked to the emergence of autonomous vehicles, compact and miniaturized electronics requirements, the rise of IoT and connected devices for harsh conditions, growth in security and critical infrastructure, and the scaling-up of medical devices. Key trends for the forecast period are satellite technology and space exploration, technological progress, high-altitude aerospace utilization, and medical and healthcare equipment advancements.
What Are the Critical Driver Fuelling The Radiation-Hardened Electronics Market's Growth?
The upward trend in satellite launches anticipates the expansion of the radiation-hardened electronics market. Satellites, devices deployed into space to orbit Earth and gather data, rely on rad-hard electronics for their functionality. These electronics have superior durability against extreme radiation and temperature, surpassing commercial-grade chips' performance, making them an ideal choice in space environments for space agencies, private spaceflight companies, and others. The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) reports that there are 8,261 satellites presently orbiting the Earth, out of which only 4,852 remain active. Thus, the escalating number of satellites is fuelling the growth of the radiation-hardened electronics market.
How Is The Radiation-Hardened Electronics Market segmented?
The radiation-hardened electronics market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product Type: Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS), Custom Made
2) By Component: Power Management, Application Specific Integrated Circuit, Logic, Memory, Field-Programmable Gate Array, Other Components
3) By Manufacturing Technique: Rad-Hard By Process, Rad-Hard By Design, Rad-Hard By Software
4) By Application: Space Satellites, Commercial Satellites, Military, Aerospace And Defense, Nuclear Power Plants, Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS): COTS Integrated Circuits (ICs), COTS Power Supplies, COTS Sensors, COTS Processors
2) By Custom Made: Custom Integrated Circuits (ICs), Custom Circuit Boards, Custom Power Modules: Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs)
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What New Trends Are Influencing The Radiation-Hardened Electronics Market?
The progression in technology is a significant trend propelling the radiation-hardened electronics market currently. Prominent businesses in this sector are leveraging modern technologies to consolidate their stance in the market. Apogee Semiconductor, Inc., an American company specializing in space environment technologies and products, is a testament to this trend. In May 2024, they released their AF54RHC GEO series of radiation-hardened integrated circuits (ICs). These ICs have been specially crafted to withstand radiation effects, making them ideal for space expeditions and other high-radiation zones. These circuits adhere to strict reliability norms, guaranteeing constant performance throughout extensive service periods, a vital factor in space applications. The AF54RHC GEO series reveals enhanced performance aspects such as advanced processing speeds and reduced power consumption, as compared to the older versions of radiation-hardened ICs.
Who Are the Key Players In The Radiation-Hardened Electronics Market?
Major companies operating in the radiation-hardened electronics market include:
• Microchip Technology Inc.
• BAE Systems Inc.
• Renesas Electronics Corporation
• Infineon Technologies AG
• STMicroelectronics
• Xilinx Inc.
• Texas Instruments Incorporated
• Honeywell International Inc.
• Analog Devices Inc.
• Micropac Industries Inc.
• GSI Technology Inc.
• Mercury Systems Inc.
• Teledyne Technologies
• Vorago Technologies
• Maxwell Technologies
• TTM Technologies Inc.
• International Business Machines Corporation
• Data Device Corporation
• Atmel Corporation
• Intersil Corporation
• Linear Technology Corporation
• National Semiconductor Corporation
• On Semiconductor Corporation
• Silicon Laboratories Inc.
• Microsemi Corporation
• X-Celeprint Limited
• ABLIC Inc.
• Aeroflex Inc.
• Analogic Corporation
• Crane Aerospace & Electronics Inc.
What Is The Most Dominant Region In The Radiation-Hardened Electronics Market?
North America was the largest region in the radiation hardened electronics market in 2024. The regions covered in the radiation-hardened electronics market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
