The distributed fiber optic sensor market stood at $585 million in 2013. The market is projected to be $1.458 billion in 2018 with 70% associated with the oil and gas segments, according to a recent market survey report conducted by the Photonic Sensor Consortium. The Photonics Sensor Consortium in conjunction with Light Wave Venture was started in 2003 as an independent organization to assist in the market development and commercialization of photonic sensor technology. The primary focus has been on distributed fiber optic sensors. Over the last 11years, the Consortium has tracked the market and provided overall projections and market…

Improvements in production yields of AMOLED mobile phone panels are closing the manufacturing cost gap between AMOLED and TFT LCD smartphone displays. According to OLED Technology Report, manufacturing costs for AMOLED panels are currently 10-20% higher than for TFT LCD displays; however, manufacturing costs for AMOLED mobile phone displays are expected fall below costs for LCD mobile phone displays within two years due to rapid improvement in AMOLED panel production yields.

ELECTRONICS.CA PUBLICATIONS announces the availability of a new market research report entitled “32 KHz and Real Time Clocks” focused in semiconductor timing: 32 KHz and Real Time Clocks (RTC’s). This second in a series of CS &A LLC research studies provides a deep dive into both 32 KHz references and Real Time Clocks (RTC’s).  Last year we offered the first in the series; Semiconductor Timing Opportunities in Communications Infrastructure and Back Haul, with this second release geared specifically toward Time of Day generation and tracking.

2014 Connector Industry Forecast provides an in-depth, and detailed forecast of the worldwide connector industry. In addition to the detailed forecasts for each region of the world (North America, Europe, Japan, China, Asia Pacific, and ROW), an industry overview is included which provides current market trends, industry book-to-bill ratios, and outlook narrative. 

Considering the driving efficiency, stringent emission norms, safety and comfort factors, passenger car sensors have been an integral part playing a vital role in the vehicle. These advancements include tire pressure monitoring systems, occupant detection, electronic stability control, heating and ventilation air conditioning, advanced driver assistance systems and others. The growing demand has led to the growth of this market which in turn is responsible for technological advancements in this area. Sensors are used from engine to exhaust system of the vehicle. Majorly, sensors are used in Powertrain/Drivetrain, chassis, and body control where they monitor temperature, pressure, voltages/currents, vacuum, and…

Growth within the global electronics industry started to gain momentum in the later part of 2013 a trend which will continue in 2014 and then accelerate in the period to 2017, with stronger growth in the emerging markets. Growth is being driven by the improved outlook for the global economy although downside risks still remain. The Volume 2 of the Yearbook of World Electronics Data tracks developments in the electronics industry for 16 countries with emphasis on the Americas, Japan and the Asia Pacific.

“UAV Market Research Study” will assess the size and growth of the total Unmanned Aerial Vehicle market from large DOD UAVs to Do-it-Yourself (DIY) UAVs for amateurs. The study covers the following major market sectors: DOD, Civil, Commercial, Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (SUAS) , DIY Amateur, and Radio Control. According to this report, the U.S. market will grow from $5 billion in 2013 to $15 billion in 2020. This market will be driven by growth in the commercial and Do-it-Yourself markets.

Global market for Spectroscopy Equipment and Accessories is projected to reach US$19.5 billion by 2020, driven by increasing use of spectrometers in life science research, growing number of end-use applications, and rising demand for handheld instruments. Spectroscopy represents a key market in the global analytical and life science instrument industry. Demand from various industries such as metals, chemicals, semiconductors and automotive is expected to drive growth in the market in the coming years.

According to a new market research report “Silicon carbide (SiC) in semiconductor market by technology, product, and application (Automotive, Defense, Computers, Consumer Electronics, ICT, Industrial, Medical, Railways, and Solar), by geography – forecast and analysis to 2013 – 2020″, the Silicon Carbide (SiC) in Semiconductor Market expected to reach $3182.89 Million by 2020; growing at a CAGR of 42.03% from 2014 to 2020. Semiconductor devices based on silicon carbide such as high power semiconductor devices and high temperature semiconductor devices are very useful when it comes to the devices being used in harsh conditions. The silicon based semiconductor device is…

Electronics.ca Publications announces the release of a comprehensive global report on Fuel Cells markets. Global market for Fuel Cells is projected to reach US$8.5 billion by 2020, driven by growing concerns over climate change, government focus on reducing energy consumption, and increased R&D and commercial investments in efficient, eco-friendly clean energy technologies.