In recent years, China's MEMS sensor industry has benefited from the rapid development of emerging technologies such as the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence and 5G, with new products emerging, new functions being developed, and new application scenarios expanding, and the market size is showing a rapid growth trend. This article will analyze the current situation of the global MEMS sensor industry, the current situation of China's MEMS sensor industry and the development prospect of China's MEMS sensor industry based on the global and Chinese MEMS sensor industry analysis report released by Beijing Yanjing Bizhi Information Consulting Co., Ltd.
The status quo of the global MEMS sensor industry
The industrial chain of the global MEMS sensor industry can be divided into three main links: upstream, midstream and downstream.
Figure:spupply chain of MEMS sensor
First, the upstream
1. Raw material supply
Main materials: The manufacture of MEMS sensors is inseparable from high-quality raw materials, including silicon-based materials, ceramic materials, organic materials, metal materials, etc. These materials provide a solid material basis for sensor manufacturing.
Suppliers: Globally, there are many companies that focus on the supply of raw materials for MEMS sensors, such as silicon wafer suppliers, metal and ceramic material producers, etc. These suppliers are constantly innovating to improve the purity, stability and consistency of raw materials to meet the high requirements of MEMS sensor manufacturing.
2. Chip design
Core link: Chip design is a key link in the MEMS sensor industry chain, which combines the working principle of the sensor with the miniature structure design to form a specific sensor chip. The level of chip design has a direct impact on the performance, power consumption, and cost of the sensor.
Design companies: There are many well-known chip design companies in the world, such as Qualcomm, MediaTek, NVIDIA, etc., which have accumulated rich experience and technical reserves in the field of MEMS sensor chip design. Through continuous R&D and innovation, these companies have launched a series of high-performance, low-power, and low-cost MEMS sensor chips, which have promoted the development of the entire industry.
figure:types of MEMS sensor
Second, the midstream
1. Sensor manufacturing
Key technologies: The fabrication of MEMS sensors involves microfabrication techniques such as photolithography, thin film deposition, ion etching, etc., which are key to achieving precise fabrication of microstructures.
Manufacturing enterprises: The midstream link mainly includes sensor manufacturing enterprises, which use the raw materials and chip designs provided by the upstream to produce various types of MEMS sensors through advanced manufacturing processes and equipment. These companies usually have strong technical strength and production capacity to meet the demand for MEMS sensors in different fields.
2. Sensor classification
Various types: According to different functions and application scenarios, MEMS sensors can be divided into various types, such as physical sensors (such as accelerometers, gyroscopes), chemical sensors, biosensors, etc. Each sensor has its own specific application scenarios and benefits.
3. Downstream
1. Fields of application
Wide and diverse: The downstream applications of MEMS sensors are very wide, including automotive electronics, smartphones, wearable devices, Internet of Things, artificial intelligence and other fields. With the rapid development of these fields, the demand for MEMS sensors is also increasing.
Market demand: Especially in the consumer electronics market, MEMS sensors have become a key component, and their market share continues to dominate. At the same time, with the rise of smart home, smart wearable, smart medical and other fields, the application of MEMS sensors will be more extensive.
2. End products
Integration and application: In the end product, MEMS sensors are often integrated with other electronic components and systems to achieve the various functions of the product. For example, in smartphones, MEMS sensors work closely with processors, cameras, and other components to realize a variety of functions of the phone (such as motion tracking, gesture recognition, etc.).
The industry chain of the MEMS sensor industry covers multiple links from raw material supply, chip design to sensor manufacturing, classification, and final application fields. Each link is closely connected and interdependent, which jointly promotes the development and progress of the entire industry.
