Wide-bandgap (WBG) semiconductors—primarily consisting of silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN)-based devices—are a sub-set of compound semiconductors. WBG semiconductors are at an early stage of commercialization and exhibit significant growth projections over the next 10 years.
For this reason, various integrated device manufacturers (IDMs) and fabless manufacturers are adopting SiC and GaN devices for product development. They are engaging with customers across verticals such as automotive, industrial, communications, and consumer to capitalize on this high-growth opportunity. That said, the projected growth in the WBG semiconductor market during the next 10 years can only happen if companies overcome the challenges associated with cost, yield, and reliability through research and innovation efforts.
This study identifies the spectrum of challenges the WBG semiconductor market faces and rates the top 3 challenges that impact market growth the most. It identifies the main innovations in the WBG ecosystem (which are in different stages of commercialization) that will overcome these challenges and accelerate market growth for WBG semiconductor devices. The innovations are focused more on the ecosystem than the devices themselves.
The study focuses less on market performance and quantitative aspects and more on identifying the levers that will accelerate market growth. For more information on market estimates and forecasts, Frost & Sullivan has published reports on compound semiconductors (KAA8), power semiconductors (K9EC), and WBG semiconductors (K877).
Author: Prabhu Karunakaran
Why is it Increasingly Difficult to Grow?
The Strategic Imperative 8™
The Impact of the Top 3 Strategic Imperatives on the Wide-bandgap (WBG) Semiconductor Industry
Scope of Analysis
Segmentation
Differentiation Between Silicon and WBG Semiconductors
SiC Manufacturing Value Chain
GaN Manufacturing Value Chain
Growth Metrics
WBG Semiconductors: The Power Market Functioning as a Growth Engine Throughout the Decade
WBG Semiconductor Industry Overview
WBG Power Semiconductor Landscape: Materials, Applications, and Future Trends, Global, 2024
Challenges in the WBG Semiconductor Landscape
Significance of Cost, Yield, and Reliability Issues in the WBG Semiconductor Market
Overcoming Cost Challenges with Increased Wafer Size
Qromis: Engineered Substrate (QST)
Infineon: 300 mm GaN-on-Si Wafer
KISAB: Basal Plane Dislocation (BPD)-free SiC Substrates
DISCO Corporation: KABRA Process for GaN and SiC Substrates
AIXTRON SE: G10-GaN Platform for Power and RF Applications
SiC Innovation Alliance
Keysight Technologies: 4881HV Wafer Test System
Axus Technology: CapstoneÆ CS200 Platform
Growth Drivers
Growth Driver Analysis
Growth Driver Analysis (continued)
Growth Driver Analysis (continued)
Growth Driver Analysis (continued)
Growth Driver Analysis (continued)
Growth Driver Analysis (continued)
Growth Restraints
Growth Restraint Analysis
Growth Restraint Analysis (continued)
Growth Restraint Analysis (continued)
Growth Restraint Analysis (continued)
Move from Planar to Trench SiC Transistor Structures for Higher Power Density and Lower Conduction Resistance
Packaging Trends in WBG Semiconductor Power Modules
Packaging Trends in WBG Semiconductor Power Modules (continued)
Growth Opportunity 1: Advancements in the Power GaN Landscape
Growth Opportunity 1: Advancements in the Power GaN Landscape (continued)
Growth Opportunity 2: Power Efficiency Legislations Across End-user Industries
Growth Opportunity 2: Power Efficiency Legislations Across End-user Industries (continued)
Growth Opportunity 3: Developments in Next-generation Power Semiconductor Materials
Growth Opportunity 3: Developments in Next-generation Power Semiconductor Materials (continued)
Benefits and Impacts of Growth Opportunities
Next Steps
List of Exhibits
List of Exhibits (continued)
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List of Figures- WBG Semiconductors: Difference between Silicon and WBG Semiconductors, Global, 2024
- WBG Semiconductors: Growth Metrics, Global, 2024
- WBG Semiconductors: Revenues, Global, 2024 and 2028
- WBG Semiconductors: Revenue Share, Global, 2024 and 2028
- WBG Semiconductors: Percent Revenue by End-user Industry, Global, 2024
- WBG Semiconductors: Percent Revenue Forecast by End-user Industry, Global, 2028
- WBG Semiconductors: Relative Price Comparison of Discrete 650 V Power Devices, Si vs. SiC vs. GaN, Global, 2024
- WBG Semiconductors: SiC Die Cost on Average Basis, Global, 2024
- WBG Semiconductors: GaN Die Cost on Average Basis, Global, 2024
- WBG Semiconductors: Wafer Size Evolution, Global
- WBG Semiconductors: Rating Parameters, Global, 2024
- Semiconductor Automated Test Equipment: Test Equipment CAPEX Percent as a Component of the Overall Semiconductor Devices: Global, 2019–2023
- WBG Semiconductors: Rating Parameters, Global, 2024
- WBG Semiconductors: Growth Drivers, Global, 2025–2028
- WBG Semiconductors: Growth Restraints, Global, 2025–2028
- Power Semiconductors: Device Structure of Planar and Trench SiC MOSFETs, Global, 2022
- WBG Semiconductors: Conventional Power Module Packaging, Global, 2024
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Wide-bandgap (WBG) semiconductors—primarily consisting of silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN)-based devices—are a sub-set of compound semiconductors. WBG semiconductors are at an early stage of commercialization and exhibit significant growth projections over the next 10 years.
For this reason, various integrated device manufacturers (IDMs) and fabless manufacturers are adopting SiC and GaN devices for product development. They are engaging with customers across verticals such as automotive, industrial, communications, and consumer to capitalize on this high-growth opportunity. That said, the projected growth in the WBG semiconductor market during the next 10 years can only happen if companies overcome the challenges associated with cost, yield, and reliability through research and innovation efforts.
This study identifies the spectrum of challenges the WBG semiconductor market faces and rates the top 3 challenges that impact market growth the most. It identifies the main innovations in the WBG ecosystem (which are in different stages of commercialization) that will overcome these challenges and accelerate market growth for WBG semiconductor devices. The innovations are focused more on the ecosystem than the devices themselves.
The study focuses less on market performance and quantitative aspects and more on identifying the levers that will accelerate market growth. For more information on market estimates and forecasts, Frost & Sullivan has published reports on compound semiconductors (KAA8), power semiconductors (K9EC), and WBG semiconductors (K877).
Author: Prabhu Karunakaran
| Deliverable Type | Market Research |
|---|---|
| Author | Prabhu Karunakaran |
| Industries | Electronics and Sensors |
| No Index | No |
| Is Prebook | No |
| Keyword 1 | WBG semiconductor market |
| Keyword 2 | semiconductor growth |
| Keyword 3 | wide bandgap technology |
| List of Charts and Figures | WBG Semiconductors: Difference between Silicon and WBG Semiconductors, Global, 2024~ WBG Semiconductors: Growth Metrics, Global, 2024~ WBG Semiconductors: Revenues, Global, 2024 and 2028~ WBG Semiconductors: Revenue Share, Global, 2024 and 2028~ WBG Semiconductors: Percent Revenue by End-user Industry, Global, 2024~ WBG Semiconductors: Percent Revenue Forecast by End-user Industry, Global, 2028~ WBG Semiconductors: Relative Price Comparison of Discrete 650 V Power Devices, Si vs. SiC vs. GaN, Global, 2024~ WBG Semiconductors: SiC Die Cost on Average Basis, Global, 2024~ WBG Semiconductors: GaN Die Cost on Average Basis, Global, 2024~ WBG Semiconductors: Wafer Size Evolution, Global~ WBG Semiconductors: Rating Parameters, Global, 2024~ Semiconductor Automated Test Equipment: Test Equipment CAPEX Percent as a Component of the Overall Semiconductor Devices: Global, 2019–2023~ WBG Semiconductors: Rating Parameters, Global, 2024~ WBG Semiconductors: Growth Drivers, Global, 2025–2028~ WBG Semiconductors: Growth Restraints, Global, 2025–2028~ Power Semiconductors: Device Structure of Planar and Trench SiC MOSFETs, Global, 2022~ WBG Semiconductors: Conventional Power Module Packaging, Global, 2024~ |
| Podcast | No |
| Predecessor | K877-01-00-00-00 |
| WIP Number | KAD1-01-00-00-00 |
Growth Accelerators in the WBG Semiconductor Market, 2024
Growth Accelerators in the WBG Semiconductor Market, 2024
Innovations in Substrate, Process, Testing, and Inspection Equipment are Critical to Overcome Cost, Yield, and Reliability Challenges
RELEASE DATE
12-Dec-2024
12-Dec-2024
REGION
Global
Global
Deliverable Type
Market Research
Market Research
Research Code: KAD1-01-00-00-00
SKU: ES_2024_1178
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