IGBT Participants and New Entrants Seek Out Niche Applications
8 March 1999
Frost & Sullivan: Traditional IGBT Participants and New Entrants Seek Out Niche Applications in Battle for Market Share
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 8 -- Though demand is expected
to slow within a number of traditional discrete insulated gate bipolar
transistor (IGBT) markets, the emergence of new application segments is
expected to make IGBTs a growing part of North America's power semiconductor
industry. While traditional IGBT vendors are looking to target newly developed
"fast" IGBTs at a growing power supply market, newer vendors are focusing on
more long-term markets within a variety of consumer areas.
According to new strategic research conducted by Frost & Sullivan
(http://www.frost.com), North American Discrete Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor
(IGBT) Markets, the total North American market reached about $49.4 million in
1998. The automotive and power supply markets are expected to drive short term
growth, while traditional markets such as motor drives and welding
applications are forecast to lose market share.
The IGBT market offers strong growth potential between 1999 and 2001
within applications such as the ignition and power supply markets, says Frost
& Sullivan Analyst Saju Mathew. Between 2002 and 2003, opportunities will
arise in the compact fluorescent lamp ballast market, and in the home
appliance market as a result of a conversion to variable speed motor drives.
The main technological developments within the discrete IGBT market
include the development of non-punch through technology as well as the
introduction of faster switching IGBTs. Both these developments are expected
to make discrete IGBTs an increasingly competitive switching alternative
within North America's power semiconductor marketplace.
The increasing competition is a reflection of three important challenges
facing IGBT market participants: The expectation of new market entrants,
increasing competition between discrete and module IGBT products in mature
markets, and growing competition among competing power devices such as power
MOSFETs. Greater product line restructuring and a more targeted emphasis on
niche applications is expected as market participants seek to create greater
product differentiation between competing IGBT devices.
This research by Frost & Sullivan, North American Discrete Insulated Gate
Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) Markets, is divided into two primary application
markets: Industrial and automotive. The subsegments in the industrial sector
include motor drives, power supplies, welding and ballast, and the only
subsegment in the automotive division is automotive ignition systems. This
study provides revenue forecasts, market shares, drivers and restraints,
technological developments and market trends, competitive issues and
strategies. The unmet needs of major market participants in terms of power
switching devices is also examined.
Frost & Sullivan presents Market Engineering awards to recognize companies
that have made a positive contribution to the North American discrete IGBT
market. Winners are selected from an in-depth analysis of the market
competitors and interviews with those companies that make up the industry.
Frost & Sullivan extends its 1998 Customer Focus Award to Harris Semiconductor
for its continued commitment to supplying its automotive and industrial
customers with IGBTs targeted for their specific needs.
This semiconductor industry research has integrated the Market Engineering
consulting philosophy into the entire research process. Critical phases of
this research include: Identification of industry challenges, market
engineering measurements, strategic recommendations, planning and market
monitoring. All of the vital elements of this system help market participants
navigate successfully through the IGBT market.
The companies participating in this market include: Advanced Power
Technology, Fuji Electric Corporation of America, Harris Semiconductor,
International Rectifier, IXYS Corporation, MITEL Semiconductors, Motorola
Inc., Philips Semiconductors, Samsung Semiconductor Inc., ST Microelectronics
Inc., Siemens Components Inc., Toshiba America Electronic Components Inc.,
Related Companies: Eupec Inc., Fairchild Semiconductor, Fujitsu
Microelectronics Inc., Hitachi America Ltd., MITEL Semiconductors, Mitsubishi
Electronics America Inc., Omnirel Corporation, Panasonic Industrial Company,
Powerex Inc., SemiKron USA, Sensitron Semiconductor Inc., Siliconix
Incorporated, Texas Instruments Inc., Distributors: Access Semiconductor,
Accurate Components, Alternate Source Components Inc., Arrow Electronics,
Avnet Inc., BBD Electronics, Bell Industries Inc., Collmer Semiconductor Inc.,
Competitive Components, Composite Modules, CT & M Inc., C&H Technology Inc.,
Digi-Key, Electronics Distribution Services, F.G. Commodity Electronics,
Future Electronics Inc., Galco Industrial Electronics, IBS Electronics Inc.,
ICS Corporation, Jaco Electronics Inc., Marshall Industries, Mode Electronics
Ltd., Nu Horizons Electronics Corporation, PIK, Pioneer-Standard Electronics
Inc., Premier Farnell Corporation, ProComponents, Pro Distribution,
Projections Unlimited, Raab Karcher North America, Reptron Electronics Inc.,
Resource Electronics Inc., Richardson Electronics Inc., Sager Electronics,
Solid State Devices, Sterling Electronics Corporation, Thor Electronics
Corporation, Zetex Incorporated, Motor Drive Market Participants, ABB
Industrial Systems Inc., Advanced Motion Controls, Allen-Bradley Company,
Baldor Electric Company, Boston Gear Division, Cleveland Machine Controls
Inc., Cutler-Hammer, Danfoss Electronic Drives, Emerson Electronics/Control
Techniques, Eurotherm Drives Inc., GE Fanuc Automation, North America Inc.,
General Electric Company, Halmar Robicon, Indramat, MagneTek Inc., Mitsubishi
Electronics America Inc., Oriental Motor USA Corporation, Pacific Scientific,
Reliance Electric, Saftronics Inc., Siemens Components Inc., Superior
Electric, TB Wood's Inc., Toshiba International Corporation, Warner Electric
Brake and Clutch Company, Yaskawa Electric America Inc., Lighting Ballast
Market Participants, Advanced Lighting Technologies Inc., Advanced Transformer
Company, Cooper Lighting Division of Cooper Industries, GE Lighting, Lithonia
Lighting Company, Lutron Electronics Company, MagneTek Inc., OSRAM SYLVANIA
Inc., Philips Lighting Company, Valmont Electric (now Power Lighting
Products), Related Companies: Cooper Industries Inc., National Service
Industries Inc., Philips Lighting, Power Supply Market Participants, UPS
Market Participants: American Monarch Corp., American Power Conversion, Best
Power Technology Inc., Deltec Electronics Corp., Exide Electronics, EPE
Technologies, International Power Machines, KW Control Systems Inc., Lambda
Electronics, Liebert Corp., Magnetek Power Conversion Systems, Power Systems &
Controls Inc., Sola Electric Co., Tripp-Lite, Switch-mode Power Supply Market
Participants, Delta Products Corporation United States, Shindengen America,
Inc. United States, Astec America Inc. United States, Lambda Electronics Inc.
United States, Computer Products/ Power Conversion America, Interpoint
Corporation, Welding Market Participants, ESAB North America, Hobart Brothers
Co., The Lincoln Electric Co., Miller Electric Mfg. Co., Thermadyne's
International, Automotive Ignition IGBT Market Participants: Delphi Energy &
Engine Management System, Denso International America Inc., Hitachi Automotive
Products (USA) Inc., Chrysler Corporation Huntsville Electronic Division,
Robert Bosch Corp. Automotive Group, Visteon Automotive System, Honda of
America Manufacturing Inc., Toyota Motor Manufacturing USA Inc., Nissan Motor
Manufacturing Corp. USA.
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North American Discrete Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) Markets
Report: 5132-26 Publication Date: Feb. 1999 Price: $3450