The silicon on insulator (soi) market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• In recent years, the market size for silicon on insulator (SOI) has seen significant growth. Predicted to expand from a value of $1.75 billion in 2024 to $2.01 billion in 2025, the SOI market is set to have a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.7%. The expansion in previous years can be credited to factors such as the increasing demand for high performing chips, a boom in mobile and consumer electronics, advancements in the field of semiconductor manufacturing, the rise of the internet of things (iot), and a surge in the automotive electronics sector.
The Silicon On Insulator (SOI) market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• Anticipated to experience swift expansion in the upcoming years, the silicon on insulator (SOI) market is predicted to surge to $3.48 billion by 2029, boasting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.6%.
Various factors contribute to this growth forecasted for the period. Primarily, it includes the proliferation of the market in the Asia-Pacific region, escalation in data centers, increasing demand for highly efficient devices, the surge in augmented reality (ar) and virtual reality (vr), and advancements in automotive electronics. The forecast period is also rife with significant trends such as investment boosts in research and development and innovation, initiatives for green technology, the emergence of quantum computing, increased interest in wearable electronics, and heightened demand for energy-efficient devices.
The silicon on insulators market is being propelled by the growing need for speedy microprocessors. A microprocessor, an integrated circuit that serves as a computer's primary data processing and analysis unit, employs silicon on insulators in high-performance micro processing to optimize performance and efficiency. For example, a 2022 survey by 91mobiles, an Indian online marketplace for mobile phones and computers, involving 8,000 computer purchasers, revealed that 72.6% prioritized the processor and performance when purchasing a computer. Consequently, the rising demand for swift microprocessors for computers is pushing the silicon-on-insulator market ahead.
The silicon on insulator (SOI) market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Fully Depleted Silicon On Insulator (Fd-SoI), Partially Depleted Silicon On Insulator (Pd- SoI), Power- SoI, Other Types
2) By Wafer Size: Less Than Or Equal To 200mm, 201mm And Above
3) By Technology: BESOI, SiMOX, Smart Cut, ELTRAN, SoS
4) By Application: Power Supplies, Consumer Electronics, Automotive, IT And Telecommunication, Aerospace And Defense, Industrial, Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Fully Depleted Silicon On Insulator (FD-SOI): RF FD-SOI, Digital FD-SOI
2) By Partially Depleted Silicon On Insulator (PD-SOI): PD-SOI For Analog Applications, PD-SOI For Digital Applications
3) By Power Silicon On Insulator (Power-SOI): High-Voltage Power-SOI, Low-Voltage Power-SOI
4) By Other Types: Silicon On Sapphire (SOS), Silicon On Glass (SOG)
Technology improvements are becoming a popular trend within the silicon-on-insulator industry. Many leading businesses in the sector are unveiling new products, rooted in pioneering technologies, to maintain their market standing. For instance, CEA-Leti, a semiconductor manufacturing firm based in France, launched a Fully Depleted Silicon On Insulator pilot line for European semiconductor progress in July 2024. The FAMES line will prioritize two fresh generations of FD-SOI technology, aimed specifically at 10-nm and 7-nm nodes. This development is vital for crafting the upcoming generation of semiconductor devices, calling for enhanced integration and performance. The pilot line will also cater to applications connected to nonvolatile integrated memories, boosting the ability to construct more streamlined and efficient circuits. Furthermore, FAMES will delve into 3D integration prospects, like heterogeneous integration and 3D monolithic technologies, which enable different chip types to be stacked together, augmenting performance whilst also saving space. These groundbreaking 2 nm semiconductors have the potential to significantly increase cell phone battery life, expedite laptop functions, and allow self-driving cars to identify and respond faster to objects.
Major companies operating in the silicon on insulator (SOI) market include:
• GlobalWafers Co. Ltd.
• GlobalFoundries Inc.
• Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
• NXP Semiconductors N.V.
• Shanghai Simgui Technology Co. Ltd.
• Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd.
• Silicon Valley Microelectronics Inc.
• Soitec S.A.
• STMicroelectronics N.V.
• SUMCO Corporation
• IBM Corporation
• Virginia Semiconductor Inc.
• Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited
• Qorvo Inc.
• EV Group (EVG)
• ON Semiconductor Corporation
• Infineon Technologies AG
• Intel Corporation
• Jazz Semiconductor Inc.
• Lattice Semiconductor Corporation
• MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the silicon on insulator (SOI) market in 2024. The regions covered in the silicon on insulator (soi) market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa