Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) Devices Market by Product Type, by End-User and Geography: Analysis, Size, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2024-2028

Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) Devices Market Outlook 2024-2028

The increasing demand for mobile communications, 5G equipment, and microelectronics is driving growth in the surface acoustic wave (SAW) devices market. SAW have many applications, including delay lines, filters, correlators, and DC-to-DC converters, enabling the transduction of acoustic waves into electrical signals. SAW devices are made from materials such as quartz, which offer excellent performance characteristics for RF signal processing and digital transformation. They are integral components in IoT devices, particularly in SAW sensors used for measuring parameters such as humidity, pressure, temperature, and chemicals.

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The Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) devices market is experiencing significant growth, driven by advancements in SAW devices technology and the increasing demand for high-performance components in various industries. The Surface acoustic wave devices industry plays a crucial role in the development of SAW devices for applications such as telecommunications, automotive, consumer electronics, and medical devices. SAW devices are widely used in telecommunications for filtering and signal processing, while Surface Acoustic Wave sensors are becoming more prevalent in industrial applications due to their ability to detect pressure, temperature, and other physical parameters. The SAW filters demand is rising, particularly in consumer electronics, as these filters help improve signal clarity and efficiency in devices like smartphones and Wi-Fi routers. With continuous Surface acoustic wave innovations, the market is witnessing improvements in device performance, miniaturization, and energy efficiency. The SAW technology adoption is accelerating, with companies across various sectors integrating these advanced components to enhance the functionality and reliability of their products. As the market expands, SAW devices components continue to evolve, offering more versatile and efficient solutions to meet the growing demands of modern technology.

Market Segmentation

The surface acoustic wave (SAW) devices market is segmented according to product type, end-user, and region. Technavio’s industry report provides actionable market insights on each segment, including market share and growth forecasts. The filters segment accounts for a significant percentage of the global market, as they are used in applications such as wireless communications, smartphones, satellite broadcasting, and more.

Product Type Segmentation

• Filters
• Oscillators
• Resonators
• Transducers
• Others

End-User Segmentation

• Automotive
• Consumer Electronics
• Telecommunication
• Others

Geographical Segmentation

• North America
  • Canada
  • US
• APAC
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • South Korea
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
• South America
  • Brazil
• Middle East and Africa

Regional Analysis

Different parts of the world will have different demands, supply chain logistics, legal nuances, and other factors to take into consideration when entering a new market. Technavio’s surface acoustic wave (SAW) devices market research helps facilitate strategic business decisions by providing a historical and focused look at regional markets, including market trends, drivers, and challenges as well as predictions for regional market sizes and growth.

Competitive Landscape

This report provides an analysis of the market’s competitive landscape and offers information on the products offered by various companies in order to help clients improve their market positions. It also provides a detailed analysis of the upcoming surface acoustic wave (SAW) devices market trends and challenges and how they will influence market growth, designed to help companies create effective strategies to make the most of the global market.

Companies leading the global surface acoustic wave (SAW) devices market include:

• Infineon Technologies
• Murata Manufacturing
• Tai Saw Technology Co. Ltd
• Taiyo Yuden
• TDK

Market Dynamics

In order to make informed business decisions and strategies, it’s important to be informed of the many factors impacting the market. What is driving growth in the market and how does that influence new product releases? What challenges are increasing risk for a specific course of action or in a specific market? What will the key trends be over the next several years and what is the best way to take advantage of them? The answers to these questions help companies to evaluate business approaches and develop growth strategies.

SAW devices are increasingly being used in biosensing applications, offering low-cost sensor adaptability and flexible substrates for wireless monitoring. SAW sensors are utilized in point-of-care (POC) testing and analysis devices, enabling rapid detection of biomarkers for issues such as cancer, Ebola, HIV, and heart attacks. MEMS-based SAW gyroscopes and torque sensors provide precise measurement capabilities for automotive and manufacturing applications.

The integration of SAW devices with MEMS technology enables the development of wearable biosensors for health monitoring, catering to applications in consumer electronics and healthcare. These wireless wearable skin-like sensors facilitate biopotential monitoring, including electrocardiogram (ECG) measurements, and are utilized in neonatal care units for monitoring vital signs and detecting bacteria and viruses.

Semiconductor companies and IDMs (integrated device manufacturers) are investing in SAW technology, integrating it into their product portfolios alongside other advanced technologies such as Gallium Nitride (GaN) RF power devices, MMICs (Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits), and RF transceivers. SAW devices offer advantages such as high performance, low power consumption, and compatibility with wireless communication standards such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and LoRa.

Market Scope

Market Report Insights

• Precise evaluation of the market’s size, including historical data and a forecast of market performance from 2024 to 2028
• Qualitative and quantitative analysis of the current market scenario and future prospects, allowing clients to make informed business decisions
• In-depth analysis of the drivers and challenges that will impact the growth of the market between 2024 and 2028
• Predictions about upcoming trends and changes in consumer behavior
• A thorough industry analysis of the competitive landscape and detailed information on key companies in the market, including factors such as market positioning and product offerings
• Region-by-region analysis of market growth and opportunities across North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and the Middle East and Africa

FAQ

What are the key applications of SAW devices?

SAW devices are used in telecommunications (filters for RF signals), sensors (gas sensors, pressure sensors), electronic identification (RFID tags), and in consumer electronics (touchscreens, oscillators).

What are the challenges facing the SAW devices market?

Challenges include competition from alternative technologies (such as MEMS-based devices), limitations in frequency range and bandwidth, and complexities in integrating SAW devices into multi-functional systems.

How is the SAW devices market expected to grow?

The market is projected to grow due to increasing demand for wireless communication systems, advancements in sensor technologies (especially in IoT applications), and the expanding use of SAW devices in automotive electronics and industrial automation.

Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary

• 1.1 Market overview
  • Exhibit 01: Executive Summary – Chart on Market Overview
  • Exhibit 02: Executive Summary – Data Table on Market Overview
  • Exhibit 03: Executive Summary – Chart on Country Market Characteristics
  • Exhibit 04: Executive Summary – Chart on Market by Geography
  • Exhibit 05: Executive Summary – Chart on Market Segmentation by Distribution Channel
  • Exhibit 06: Executive Summary – Chart on Market Segmentation by Product
  • Exhibit 07: Executive Summary – Chart on Incremental Growth
  • Exhibit 08: Executive Summary – Data Table on Incremental Growth
  • Exhibit 09: Executive Summary – Chart on Vendor Market Positioning

2 Market Landscape

• 2.1 Market ecosystem
  • Exhibit 10: Parent market
  • Exhibit 11: Market Characteristics

3 Market Sizing

• 3.1 Market definition
  • Exhibit 12: Offerings of vendors included in the market definition

• 3.2 Market segment analysis
  • Exhibit 13: Market segments

• 3.3 Market size 2023

• 3.4 Market outlook: Forecast for 2023-2028
  • Exhibit 14: Chart on North America - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
  • Exhibit 15: Data Table on Regional - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
  • Exhibit 16: Chart on North America: Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
  • Exhibit 17: Data Table on Regional - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)

4 Historic Market Size

• 4.1 Dietary supplements market in North America 2018 - 2022
  • Exhibit 18: Historic Market Size – Data Table on dietary supplements market in north America 2018 - 2022 ($ billion)

• 4.2 Distribution Channel Segment Analysis 2018 - 2022
  • Exhibit 19: Historic Market Size – Distribution Channel Segment 2018 - 2022 ($ billion)

• 4.3 Product Segment Analysis 2018 - 2022
  • Exhibit 20: Historic Market Size – Product Segment 2018 - 2022 ($ billion)

• 4.4 Geography Segment Analysis 2018 - 2022
  • Exhibit 21: Historic Market Size – Geography Segment 2018 - 2022 ($ billion)

5 Five Forces Analysis

• 5.1 Five forces summary
  • Exhibit 22: Five forces analysis - Comparison between 2023 and 2028

• 5.2 Bargaining power of buyers
  • Exhibit 23: Chart on Bargaining power of buyers – Impact of key factors 2023 and 2028

• 5.3 Bargaining power of suppliers
  • Exhibit 24: Bargaining power of suppliers – Impact of key factors in 2023 and 2028

• 5.4 Threat of new entrants
  • Exhibit 25: Threat of new entrants – Impact of key factors in 2023 and 2028

• 5.5 Threat of substitutes
  • Exhibit 26: Threat of substitutes – Impact of key factors in 2023 and 2028

• 5.6 Threat of rivalry
  • Exhibit 27: Threat of rivalry – Impact of key factors in 2023 and 2028

• 5.7 Market condition
  • Exhibit 28: Chart on Market condition - Five forces 2023 and 2028

6 Market Segmentation by Distribution Channel

• 6.1 Market segments
  • Exhibit 29: Chart on Distribution Channel - Market share 2023-2028 (%)
  • Exhibit 30: Data Table on Distribution Channel - Market share 2023-2028 (%)

• 6.2 Comparison by Distribution Channel
  • Exhibit 31: Chart on Comparison by Distribution Channel
  • Exhibit 32: Data Table on Comparison by Distribution Channel

• 6.3 Offline - Market size and forecast 2023-2028
  • Exhibit 33: Chart on Offline - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
  • Exhibit 34: Data Table on Offline - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
  • Exhibit 35: Chart on Offline - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
  • Exhibit 36: Data Table on Offline - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)

• 6.4 Online - Market size and forecast 2023-2028
  • Exhibit 37: Chart on Online - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
  • Exhibit 38: Data Table on Online - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
  • Exhibit 39: Chart on Online - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
  • Exhibit 40: Data Table on Online - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)

• 6.5 Market opportunity by Distribution Channel
  • Exhibit 41: Market opportunity by Distribution Channel ($ billion)
  • Exhibit 42: Data Table on Market opportunity by Distribution Channel ($ billion)

7 Market Segmentation by Product

• 7.1 Market segments
  • Exhibit 43: Chart on Product - Market share 2023-2028 (%)
  • Exhibit 44: Data Table on Product - Market share 2023-2028 (%)

• 7.2 Comparison by Product
  • Exhibit 45: Chart on Comparison by Product
  • Exhibit 46: Data Table on Comparison by Product

• 7.7 Others - Market size and forecast 2023-2028
  • Exhibit 63: Chart on Others - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
  • Exhibit 64: Data Table on Others - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
  • Exhibit 65: Chart on Others - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
  • Exhibit 66: Data Table on Others - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)

• 7.8 Market opportunity by Product
  • Exhibit 67: Market opportunity by Product ($ billion)
  • Exhibit 68: Data Table on Market opportunity by Product ($ billion)

8 Customer Landscape

• 8.1 Customer landscape overview
  • Exhibit 69: Analysis of price sensitivity, lifecycle, customer purchase basket, adoption rates, and purchase criteria

9 Geographic Landscape

• 9.1 Geographic segmentation
  • Exhibit 70: Chart on Market share by geography - 2023-2028 (%)
  • Exhibit 71: Data Table on Market share by geography - 2023-2028 (%)

• 9.2 Geographic comparison
  • Exhibit 72: Chart on Geographic comparison
  • Exhibit 73: Data Table on Geographic comparison

• 9.6 Market opportunity by geography
  • Exhibit 74: Market opportunity by geography ($ billion)
  • Exhibit 75: Data Table on Market opportunity by geography ($ billion)

10 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends

• 10.1 Market drivers

• 10.2 Market challenges

• 10.3 Impact of drivers and challenges
  • Exhibit 76: Impact of drivers and challenges in 2023 and 2028

• 10.4 Market trends

11 Vendor Landscape

• 11.1 Overview

• 11.2 Vendor landscape
  • Exhibit 77: Overview on Criticality of inputs and Factors of differentiation

• 11.3 Landscape disruption
  • Exhibit 78: Overview on factors of disruption

• 11.4 Industry risks
  • Exhibit 79: Impact of key risks on business

12 Vendor Analysis

• 12.1 Vendors covered
  • Exhibit 80: Vendors covered

• 12.2 Market positioning of vendors
  • Exhibit 81: Matrix on vendor position and classification

• 13 Appendix

• 13.1 Scope of the report

• 13.2 Inclusions and exclusions checklist
  • Exhibit 82: Inclusions checklist
  • Exhibit 83: Exclusions checklist

• 13.3 Currency conversion rates for US$
  • Exhibit 84: Currency conversion rates for US$

• 13.4 Research methodology
  • Exhibit 85: Research methodology
  • Exhibit 86: Validation techniques employed for market sizing
  • Exhibit 87: Information sources

• 13.5 List of abbreviations
  • Exhibit 88: List of abbreviations