Rising Requirement for SPE in Automotive Applications Drives Europe Single Pair Ethernet Market
The increasing demand for Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) in the automotive industry is driven by various factors related to the evolving needs of modern vehicles. SPE offers a solution for reliable and high-speed communication within automotive systems, contributing to advancements in vehicle technology. The automotive industry is experiencing a surge in the adoption of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), infotainment, and other in-vehicle technologies. SPE provides a standardized and efficient means of connecting various electronic components within a vehicle. SPE can be used to connect sensors, cameras, control units, and displays in an ADAS system.The ability to support data and power over a single pair of wires simplifies cabling, reduces weight, and enhances the overall efficiency of in-vehicle networking. Also, the rise of electric and hybrid vehicles has led to increased complexity in the electrical systems of vehicles. SPE can play a crucial role in EVs and hybrids, where there is a higher demand for efficient power and data transmission. It supports power delivery for sensors, control units, and other electronic components, contributing to the development of sophisticated electric propulsion systems. The development of autonomous vehicles requires robust and high-bandwidth communication networks.
SPE addresses the communication needs of autonomous vehicles by providing reliable and fast connectivity between various sensors, processors, and actuators. For instance, SPE can be employed in the communication backbone of autonomous vehicles, supporting real-time data exchange between sensors and the central processing unit. SPE facilitates enhanced diagnostics by providing a standardized and efficient communication link. Using SPE, technicians can connect diagnostic tools to a vehicle's network, enabling quick and accurate identification of issues. This simplification contributes to faster troubleshooting and reduced maintenance times. Therefore, the increasing demand for SPE in automotive applications boosts the single pair ethernet market growth.
Europe Single Pair Ethernet Market Overview
The single pair ethernet market in Europe is segmented into France, Germany, Russia, the UK, Italy, and the Rest of Europe. The region is characterized by large-scale industrialization, high GDP, high GDP per capita, high living standards, and a continuously growing geriatric population. It has a highly developed and diversified industrial presence and houses over 2 million companies. Europe also has the highest penetration rate of robotics, as countries such as Sweden, the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Austria, Denmark, Luxemburg, Spain, Switzerland, France, and Czechia Republic have the highest robotics density per 10,000 employees.Further, due to an aging population and limited skilled worker availability, the adoption of Industry 4.0 practices is increasing. To support the proliferation of Industry 4.0, the European Union has introduced the "For a European Industrial Renaissance" program. Under the program, the EU Commission stated to support the implementation of digital technologies, such as smart factories, cloud computing, big data, new industrial internet applications, robotics, and 3D printing, to increase manufacturing efficiency by redefining business models and creating new products and services. Thus, the rising adoption of Industry 4.0 practices is expected to drive the Europe single pair ethernet market during the forecast period.
The EU has announced that it will be carbon neutral by 2050. Therefore, the automotive and energy sectors are highly inclined toward supporting the development of EV platforms and increasing the clean energy share in the energy mix by deploying renewable projects, such as solar and wind farms. For instance, in August 2021, the Netherlands announced the development of the world's largest offshore wind farm in the Dutch North Sea with a capacity of 1.5 GW, which was commissioned in 2023. In November 2021, TotalEnergies announced the development of the largest solar project in Gien, France, generating ~64 GW hours of solar power per year.
Also, Mercedes announced it would phase out the production of gas-powered cars by 2035. Volkswagen announced that electric vehicles are likely to contribute to 50% of their total sales in 2030, and Audi plans to phase out gas-powered vehicles by 2033. Thus, the increasing share of clean energy in the energy mix and rising production of EVs would boost the adoption of single pair ethernet in the coming years.
In April 2023, ODVA held its 2023 industry conference and 22nd annual members meeting in El Vendrell, Spain, near Barcelona. Over 125 industry professionals from ~50 companies attended and learned about single-pair Ethernet (SPE). Such conferences raise awareness about single pair ethernet, contributing to the market growth in Europe.
Europe Single Pair Ethernet Market Segmentation
The Europe single pair ethernet market is categorized into type, application, and country.- Based on type, the Europe single pair ethernet market is bifurcated into infrastructure & device components and software & services. The infrastructure & device components segment held a larger market share in 2022. Further, infrastructure & device components segment is sub segmented into cables, connectors, and others. Also, the cables segment is divided into 10Base-T1, 100Base-T1, and 1000Base-T1.
- In terms of application, the Europe single pair ethernet market is categorized into robotics & automation, automotive & transportation, energy, machinery, and others. The robotics & automation segment held the largest market share in 2022.
- By country, the Europe single pair ethernet market is segmented into Germany, France, Italy, the UK, Russia, and the Rest of Europe. Germany dominated the Europe single pair ethernet market share in 2022.
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Companies Mentioned
- Belden Inc
- Lapp Holding SE
- Phoenix Contact GmbH & CO.KG
- Weidmuller Interface GmbH & Co KG
- Harting Applied Technologies GmbH
- Analog Devices Inc
- Leoni Ag
- TE Connectivity Ltd
- Wurth Elektronik GmbH & Co KG
- The Siemens Co