Digital IC Market Research Report - Global Forecast till 2027

Global Digital IC Market Research Report: By Component (Memory (DRAM, Flash, SRAM, EPROM and others), Microprocessor, Microcontroller, Digital Signal Processing System and others), Raw Material (Silicon, Gallium Arsenide and others), End User (Automotive, Industrial Consumer Electronics, Communication and others) and Region - Forecast till 2023

ID: MRFR/SEM/2958-CR | February 2020 | Region: Global | 111 pages

Market Snapshot


The Global Digital IC (integrated circuit) Market is expected to grow from USD 249.37 billion in 2017 to USD 387.82 billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 7.64% during the forecast period (2018 to 2023). The growing demand for customizable ICs for various applications is boosting the growth of this market. The customizable ICs have applications in different automotive systems that have rollover and stability control function, fuel injection, crash bag, and air sensing, and head units and audio amplifiers in automobiles. Growing automation in cars is also creating a huge demand for the customizable ICs and thus boosting the digital IC market. Apart from this, the healthcare sector also uses ICs in various equipment such as electrocardiography machines and digital X-rays.


Moreover, the Internet of Things (IoT) plays a vital role in the development and growth of the digital IC market. Digital ICs are used to embed IoT functionality into a wide range of systems, sensors, and objects.


Furthermore, the demand for ultra-low power solutions for IoTs can be fulfilled by the power of digital ICs. Also, enhancements in smartphones are rising due to the ongoing technological advancements, which in turn is driving the growth of this market. The growing demand for smartphones sets a positive impact over the demand of DSP, NAND Flash memory IC, logic ICs, and others. Apart from it, with the rise of the bring your device (BYOD) trend, there has been a substantial increase in the adoption of tablets which has further led to the increased demand for memory ICs. Thus, the increased adoption of smartphones and tablets is profoundly contributing to the digital IC market.


An IC is a semiconductor-based chip comprising an integrated set of digital circuitries. These circuits use digital logic gates, multiplexers, and flip flops and are easier to design and more economical. The development of smart cities is considered as an opportunity for the digital IC market resulting in a positive growth of the market. To develop a smart city, there is a need for an IoT network which would comprise of microcontroller units (MCUs), different ICs such as communication ICs and power ICs and various sensors along with extensive software. The use of digital ICs in the smart city enables access to a range of networks offering applications that provide exceptional efficiency for services.


Global Digital IC Market Size  digital IC market


Source: MRFR Analysis


The growing trend of miniaturization of electronic devices is considered as one of the challenges for this market as it increases the complexity in the circuit designing. Smaller the size, higher is the complexity of designing. This increased complexity is a major challenge for the digital IC market. Apart from it, miniaturization is also responsible for the increased engineering and research & development costs, which are adversely affecting the digital IC market.


Companies Covered


The key players of global digital IC market are Samsung Corporation (South Korea), Intel Corporation (US), Qualcomm Incorporated (US), Toshiba Corporation (Japan), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd (Taiwan), Texas Instruments Inc. (US), Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (the US), Maxim Integrated Products Inc. (US), Infineon Technologies AG (Germany), Skyworks Solutions Inc. (US), Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (US), NXP Semiconductor NV (Netherlands), Analog Devices Inc. (US), STMicroelectronics NV (Switzerland), Broadcom Ltd (Singapore), SK Hynix, Inc. (South Korea), Micron Technology Inc. (US), MediaTek Inc. (Taiwan), and Nvidia Corporation (US).


Regional Analysis  digital IC market


Source: MRFR Analysis


The global market for digital ICs is estimated to grow at a significant rate during the forecast period from 2017 to 2023. The geographic analysis of the digital IC market has been conducted for North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the rest of the world. Asia-Pacific accounted for the largest market share in 2017 and is expected to register a high CAGR during the forecast period. North America was the second-largest market in 2017, followed by Europe. The demand for digital ICs in the consumer electronics and the automotive sector has been increasing, owing to stringent government regulations regarding driver’s safety and security in the Asia-Pacific region. Also, the presence of giant players in this region is fuelling the growth of the market.


Key Developments  




  • In June 2019, Texas Instruments Inc., introduced new communication capabilities on its C2000 microcontrollers (MCUs) to enable designers to use a single chip to implement connectivity, including EtherCAT, Ethernet and Controller Area Network with Flexible Data Rate (CAN FD), an AC servo drives and other industrial systems.




  • In April 2019, Toshiba Corporation launched two three-phase brushless motor controller ICs “TC78B041FNG” housed in an SSOP30 package and “TC78B042FTG” in a VQFN32 package. These both ICs adopt InPAC, Toshiba’s original automatic phase adjustment function, to eliminate phase adjustment and achieve high-level efficiency at a wide range of motor rotation speeds.




  • In February 2019, PragmatIC launched its ConnectIC PR1101 and PR1102 flexible integrated circuits (FlexICs), low-cost radio-frequency identification (RFID) ICs for the smart packaging market.




Market Segmentation



  • Based on component—memory (DRAM, Flash, SRAM, EPROM, and others), microprocessor, microcontroller, digital signal processing system, and others

  • By raw material—silicon, gallium arsenide, and others

  • Based on end user— automotive, industrial, consumer electronics, communication, and others

  • By region—North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the rest of the world


Key questions addressed by the report



  • What was the historic market size (2016)?

  • Which segmentation (component/raw material/end user) is driving market growth?

  • What will be the growth rate by 2023?

  • Who are the key players in this market?

  • What are the strategies adopted by key players?



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The surge in demand for customizable digital ICs is expected to cause the global market of digital IC to expand at 7.64% CAGR between 2017 and 2023. The hike in sale of digital ICs is likely to cause hike in the market valuation from USD 249.37 billion in 2017 to USD 387.82 billion by 2023.

The advent of IoT and rise in smartphone ownerships are observed as key drivers for the worldwide digital ICs market.

Innovators making constant effort to miniaturize electronic devices, which are likely to considerable traction, can hinder the digital IC market expansion.

Smart city initiatives hold numerous growth opportunities for the digital IC market.

Samsung Corporation (South Korea), Qualcomm Incorporated (US), Intel Corporation (US), Toshiba Corporation (Japan), Texas Instruments Inc. (US), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd (Taiwan), and Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (the US) are some reputed contenders of the digital IC market.

Silicon and gallium arsenide are commonly used raw materials for the fabrication of digital ICs. The easy available and highly stable silicon is likely to be used extensively in the production of digital ICs.

The consumer electronics sector is identified as a high end-user of digital ICs. Automotive and communication sectors are other consumers.

1 Market Introduction

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Scope Of The Study

1.2.1 Research Objective

1.2.2 Assumption

1.2.3 Limitation

1.3 Global Digital IC Market Structure

2 Research Methodology

2.1 Research Process

2.2 Primary Research

2.3 Secondary Research

2.4 Market Size Estimation

2.5 Forecast Model

3 Market Dynamics

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Market Drivers

3.2.1 Growing Demand For Customizable IC Is Boosting Digital IC Market

3.2.2 Growing IoT Market

3.2.3 Increased Adoption Of Smartphones And Tablets

3.3 Market Challenges

3.3.1 Miniaturization Of Electronic Devices

3.4 Market Opportunities

3.4.1 Development Of Smart Cities

4 Market Factor Analysis

4.1 Supply Chain Analysis

4.2 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

5 Global Digital IC Market, By Segments

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Market Statistics

5.2.1 By Components

5.2.1.1 Memory

5.2.1.1.1 DRAM

5.2.1.1.2 Flash

5.2.1.1.3 SRAM

5.2.1.1.4 EPROM

5.2.1.1.5 Others

5.2.1.2 Microprocessor

5.2.1.3 Microcontroller

5.2.1.4 Digital Signal Processing System

5.2.1.5 Others

5.2.2 Raw Material

5.2.2.1 Silicon

5.2.2.2 Gallium Arsenide

5.2.2.3 Others

5.2.3 End-User

5.2.3.1 Automotive

5.2.3.2 Industrial

5.2.3.3 Consumer Electronics

5.2.3.4 Communication

5.2.3.5 Others

5.2.4 By Geography

5.2.4.1 North America

5.2.4.2 Europe

5.2.4.3 Asia-Pacific

5.2.4.4 Rest Of The World

6 Competitive Analysis

6.1 Market Share Analysis

6.2 Company Profiles

6.2.1 Samsung Corporation

6.2.1.1 Business Overview

6.2.1.2 Product Portfolio

6.2.1.3 Business Strategy

6.2.1.4 SWOT Analysis

6.2.2 Intel Corporation

6.2.2.1 Business Overview

6.2.2.2 Product Portfolio

6.2.2.3 Business Strategy

6.2.2.4 SWOT Analysis

6.2.3 Qualcomm Incorporated

6.2.3.1 Business Overview

6.2.3.2 Product Portfolio

6.2.3.3 Business Strategy

6.2.3.4 SWOT Analysis

6.2.4 Toshiba Corporation

6.2.4.1 Business Overview

6.2.4.2 Product Portfolio

6.2.4.3 Business Strategy

6.2.4.4 SWOT Analysis

6.2.5 Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing

6.2.5.1 Business Overview

6.2.5.2 Product Portfolio

6.2.5.3 Business Strategy

6.2.5.4 SWOT Analysis

6.2.6 Texas Instruments Inc.

6.2.6.1 Business Overview

6.2.6.2 Product Portfolio

6.2.6.3 Business Strategy

6.2.6.4 SWOT Analysis

6.2.7 Integrated Device Technology, Inc.

6.2.7.1 Business Overview

6.2.7.2 Product Portfolio

6.2.7.3 Business Strategy

6.2.8 Maxim Integrated Products Inc.

6.2.8.1 Business Overview

6.2.8.2 Product Portfolio

6.2.9 Infineon Technologies Ag

6.2.9.1 Business Overview

6.2.9.2 Product Portfolio

6.2.10 Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

6.2.10.1 Business Overview

6.2.10.2 Product Portfolio

6.2.11 Lattice Semiconductor Corporation

6.2.11.1 Business Overview

6.2.11.2 Product Portfolio

6.2.12 NXP Semiconductors NV

6.2.12.1 Business Overview

6.2.12.2 Product Portfolio

6.2.12.3 Business Strategy

6.2.12.4 SWOT Analysis

6.2.13 Analog Devices, Inc.

6.2.13.1 Business Overview

6.2.13.2 Product Portfolio

6.2.14 STMicroelectronics NV

6.2.14.1 Business Overview

6.2.14.2 Product Portfolio

6.2.15 Broadcom Ltd.

6.2.15.1 Business Overview

6.2.15.2 Product Portfolio

6.2.15.3 SWOT Analysis

6.2.16 SK Hynix, Inc.

6.2.16.1 Business Overview

6.2.16.2 Product Portfolio

6.2.17 Micron Technology Inc.

6.2.17.1 Business Overview

6.2.17.2 Product Portfolio

6.2.18 MediaTek Inc.

6.2.18.1 Business Overview

6.2.18.2 Product Portfolio

6.2.19 Nvidia Corporation

6.2.19.1 Business Overview

6.2.19.2 Product Portfolio

7 List Of Tables

TABLE 1 MARKET FACTOR ANALYSIS

TABLE 2 GLOBAL DIGITAL IC MARKET, By COMPONENTS (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

TABLE 3 GLOBAL DIGITAL IC MARKET SHIPMENT, By COMPONENTS (K UNITS) (2020-2027)

TABLE 4 GLOBAL DIGITAL IC MARKET, MEMORY MARKET, By REGION (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

TABLE 5 GLOBAL DIGITAL IC MEMORY MARKET, By TYPE (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

TABLE 6 GLOBAL DIGITAL IC MARKET, DRAM MARKET, By REGION (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

TABLE 7 GLOBAL DIGITAL IC MARKET, FLASH MARKET, By REGION (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

TABLE 8 GLOBAL DIGITAL IC MARKET, SRAM MARKET, By REGION (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

TABLE 9 GLOBAL DIGITAL IC MARKET, EPROM MARKET, By REGION (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

TABLE 10 GLOBAL DIGITAL IC MARKET, OTHERS MARKET, By REGION (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

TABLE 11 GLOBAL DIGITAL IC MARKET, MICROPROCESSORS MARKET, By REGION (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

TABLE 12 GLOBAL DIGITAL IC MARKET, MICROCONTROLLERS MARKET, By REGION (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

TABLE 13 GLOBAL DIGITAL IC DSPS MARKET, BY REGION (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

TABLE 14 GLOBAL DIGITAL IC MARKET OTHERS MARKET, By REGION (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

TABLE 15 GLOBAL DIGITAL IC MARKET, By MATERIAL (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

TABLE 16 GLOBAL DIGITAL IC MARKET SILICON MARKET, By REGION (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

TABLE 17 GLOBAL DIGITAL IC MARKET GALLIUM ARSENIDE MARKET, By REGION (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

TABLE 18 GLOBAL DIGITAL IC MARKET OTHERS MARKET, By REGION (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

TABLE 19 GLOBAL DIGITAL IC MARKET, By END-USER (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

TABLE 20 GLOBAL DIGITAL IC MARKET AUTOMOTIVE MARKET, By REGION (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

TABLE 21 GLOBAL DIGITAL IC MARKET INDUSTRIAL MARKET, By REGION (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

TABLE 22 GLOBAL DIGITAL IC MARKET CONSUMER ELECTRONICS MARKET, By REGION (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

TABLE 23 GLOBAL DIGITAL IC MARKET COMMUNICATION MARKET, By REGION (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

TABLE 24 GLOBAL DIGITAL IC MARKET OTHERS MARKET, By REGION (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

TABLE 25 GLOBAL DIGITAL IC MARKET, By REGION (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

TABLE 26 GLOBAL DIGITAL IC SHIPMENT, By REGION (K UNITS) (2020-2027)

TABLE 27 NORTH AMERICA DIGITAL IC MARKET, By COUNTRY (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

TABLE 28 NORTH AMERICA DIGITAL IC MARKET, By COMPONENTS (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

TABLE 29 NORTH AMERICA DIGITAL IC MARKET, By MEMORY (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

TABLE 30 NORTH AMERICA DIGITAL IC MARKET, By RAW MATERIAL USED (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

TABLE 31 NORTH AMERICA DIGITAL IC MARKET, By END-USER (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

TABLE 32 EUROPE DIGITAL IC MARKET, By COUNTRY (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

TABLE 33 EUROPE DIGITAL IC MARKET, By COMPONENTS (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

TABLE 34 EUROPE DIGITAL IC MARKET, By MEMORY (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

TABLE 35 EUROPE DIGITAL IC MARKET, By RAW MATERIAL USED (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

TABLE 36 EUROPE DIGITAL IC MARKET, By END-USER (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

TABLE 37 ASIA PACIFIC DIGITAL IC MARKET, By COUNTRY (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

TABLE 38 ASIA PACIFIC DIGITAL IC MARKET, By COMPONENTS (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

TABLE 39 ASIA PACIFIC DIGITAL IC MARKET, By MEMORY (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

TABLE 40 ASIA PACIFIC DIGITAL IC MARKET, By RAW MATERIAL USED (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

TABLE 41 ASIA PACIFIC DIGITAL IC MARKET, By END-USER (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

TABLE 42 REST OF THE WORLD DIGITAL IC MARKET, By COMPONENTS (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

TABLE 43 REST OF THE WORLD DIGITAL IC MARKET, By MEMORY (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

TABLE 44 REST OF THE WORLD DIGITAL IC MARKET, By RAW MATERIAL USED (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

TABLE 45 REST OF THE WORLD DIGITAL IC MARKET, By END-USER (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

TABLE 46 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS OF TOP 5 PLAYERS, 2016 (%)

8 List Of Figures

FIGURE 1 MRFR RESEARH PROCESS

FIGURE 2 MARKET DRIVERS, CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUINIES

FIGURE 3 GLOBAL IOT MARKET SIZE

FIGURE 4 GLOBAL DIGITAL IC MARKET: SUPPLY CHAIN PROCESS

FIGURE 5 GLOBAL DIGITAL IC MARKET: PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS

FIGURE 6 GLOBAL DIGITAL IC MARKET, By COMPONENTS (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

FIGURE 7 GLOBAL DIGITAL IC MARKET BY COMPONENTS SHIPMENT, By REGION (K UNITS) (2020-2027)

FIGURE 8 GLOBAL DIGITAL IC MARKET, MEMORY MARKET, By REGION (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

FIGURE 9 GLOBAL DIGITAL IC MEMORY MARKET, By TYPE (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

FIGURE 10 GLOBAL DIGITAL IC MARKET, DRAM MARKET, By REGION (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

FIGURE 11 GLOBAL DIGITAL IC MARKET, FLASH MARKET, By REGION (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

FIGURE 12 GLOBAL DIGITAL IC MARKET, SRAM MARKET, By REGION (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

FIGURE 13 GLOBAL DIGITAL IC MARKET, EPROM MARKET, By REGION (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

FIGURE 14 GLOBAL DIGITAL IC MARKET, OTHERS MARKET, By REGION (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

FIGURE 15 GLOBAL DIGITAL IC MARKET, MICROPROCESSORS MARKET, By REGION (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

FIGURE 16 GLOBAL DIGITAL IC MARKET, MICROCONTROLLERS MARKET, By REGION (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

FIGURE 17 GLOBAL DIGITAL IC DSPS MARKET, By REGION (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

FIGURE 18 GLOBAL DIGITAL IC MARKET OTHERS MARKET, By REGION (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

FIGURE 19 GLOBAL DIGITAL IC MARKET, By MATERIAL (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

FIGURE 20 GLOBAL DIGITAL IC MARKET SILICON MARKET, By REGION (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

FIGURE 21 GLOBAL DIGITAL IC MARKET GALLIUM ARSENIDE MARKET, By REGION (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

FIGURE 22 GLOBAL DIGITAL IC MARKET OTHERS MARKET, By REGION (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

FIGURE 23 GLOBAL DIGITAL IC MARKET, By END-USER (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

FIGURE 24 GLOBAL DIGITAL IC MARKET AUTOMOTIVE MARKET, By REGION (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

FIGURE 25 GLOBAL DIGITAL IC MARKET INDUSTRIAL MARKET, By REGION (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

FIGURE 26 GLOBAL DIGITAL IC MARKET CONSUMER ELECTRONICS MARKET, By REGION (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

FIGURE 27 GLOBAL DIGITAL IC MARKET COMMUNICATION MARKET, By REGION (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

FIGURE 28 GLOBAL DIGITAL IC MARKET OTHERS MARKET, By REGION (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

FIGURE 29 GLOBAL DIGITAL IC MARKET, By REGION (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

FIGURE 30 GLOBAL DIGITAL IC SHIPMENT, By REGION (K UNITS) (2020-2027)

FIGURE 31 NORTH AMERICA DIGITAL IC MARKET, By COUNTRY (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

FIGURE 32 NORTH AMERICA DIGITAL IC MARKET, By COMPONENTS (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

FIGURE 33 NORTH AMERICA DIGITAL IC MARKET, By MEMORY (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

FIGURE 34 NORTH AMERICA DIGITAL IC MARKET, By RAW MATERIAL USED (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

FIGURE 35 NORTH AMERICA DIGITAL IC MARKET, By END-USER (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

FIGURE 36 EUROPE DIGITAL IC MARKET, By COUNTRY (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

FIGURE 37 EUROPE DIGITAL IC MARKET, By COMPONENTS (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

FIGURE 38 EUROPE DIGITAL IC MARKET, By MEMORY (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

FIGURE 39 EUROPE DIGITAL IC MARKET, By RAW MATERIAL USED (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

FIGURE 40 EUROPE DIGITAL IC MARKET, By END-USER (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

FIGURE 41 ASIA PACIFIC DIGITAL IC MARKET, By COUNTRY (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

FIGURE 42 ASIA PACIFIC DIGITAL IC MARKET, By COMPONENTS (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

FIGURE 43 ASIA PACIFIC DIGITAL IC MARKET, By MEMORY (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

FIGURE 44 ASIA PACIFIC DIGITAL IC MARKET, By RAW MATERIAL USED (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

FIGURE 45 ASIA PACIFIC DIGITAL IC MARKET, By END-USER (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

FIGURE 46 REST OF THE WORLD DIGITAL IC MARKET, By COMPONENTS (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

FIGURE 47 REST OF THE WORLD DIGITAL IC MARKET, By MEMORY (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

FIGURE 48 REST OF THE WORLD DIGITAL IC MARKET, By RAW MATERIAL USED (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

FIGURE 49 REST OF THE WORLD DIGITAL IC MARKET, By END-USER (USD BILLION) (2020-2027)

FIGURE 50 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS, 2020 (%)