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Based on material type, the market is segmented into gallium nitride (GaN), silicon carbide (SiC), gallium arsenide (GaAs), and others. Gallium nitride (GaN) segment held the largest market share of over 48% in 2023, primarily due to its performance and versatility characteristics. GaN-based HEMTs are better than silicon-based transistors in terms of high electron mobility, low resistance, and improved power handling capabilities, therefore making them ideal for high frequency and high-power applications. In applications such as telecommunications, aerospace, and automotive industries where efficient power conversion and high-speed data transmission are crucial, GaN HEMTs are extensively used. The growing acceptance of GaN technology in emerging areas like 5G wireless communication, electric vehicles and renewable energy is also expected to propel market expansion.
Based on industry vertical, the market is segmented into consumer electronics, automotive, industrial, aerospace and defence, and others. The consumer electronics segment is anticipated to register a CAGR of over 5% from 2024 to 2032. HEMTs offer remarkable performance characteristics, including high speed, low noise levels, and low power consumption, making them well-suited for various applications in headphone electronics. In smartphones, tablets, and wearable gadgets, HEMTs facilitate faster data processing, extended battery life, and improved signal reception, thereby enhancing the overall user experience.? The ability to handle high frequencies and power levels makes them ideal for applications such as wireless communication, signal amplification, and power management.
Asia Pacific accounts for a significant share in the global high electron mobility transistor market, with a market share of about 37% in 2023. Asia Pacific countries like China, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan are main manufacturers of semiconductors and technological development. Accelerated HEMTs production and uptake are facilitated by this area’s strong infrastructure and competent workforce. The rising appetite for high-performance semiconductors like HEMTs is due to increasing demand for consumer electronics, telecommunications equipment, and automotive electronics in Asian-Pacific countries.
The rise of Smartphones, tablets, IoT technologies and 5G infrastructure further amplifies the need. The government initiatives which promote growth of semiconductor industry as well as increased research and development investments that lead to innovation in HEMTs because governments support the industry as it grows. Furthermore, market expansion receives contributions from alliances between local companies with international semiconductor manufacturers.