Crystal Oscillators Market Report 2025

The crystal oscillators market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $3.16 billion in 2024 to $3.32 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to telecommunications expansion, consumer electronics boom, military and defense applications, industrial automation, medical device market growth.

The crystal oscillators market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.21 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rise in electric vehicles, space exploration initiatives, growing use in autonomous vehicles, demand for high-performance computing, demand for miniaturized oscillators. Major trends in the forecast period include surface mount technology (SMT) oscillators, MEMS oscillators, high-frequency oscillators, voltage-controlled oscillators, low-noise oscillators, automotive-grade oscillators.

The growing penetration of smartphones and tablets is anticipated to drive the growth of the crystal oscillators market. Currently, all mobile phones are equipped with two crystal oscillators: one for maintaining sleep-mode timing adjacent to the processor and the other used in power management chips. These components are favored in mobile phones and tablets due to their technical advantages over competitors, including low cost and energy efficiency. For example, in May 2024, Ericsson, a Sweden-based telecommunications and networking company, reported that the number of smartphone users reached 3.62 billion in 2022 and increased to 4.25 billion in 2023, marking a growth of approximately 17.4% and highlighting the rapid global adoption of smartphones. Therefore, the increasing penetration of smartphones and tablets is expected to enhance demand for crystal oscillators during the forecast period.

The projected increase in military spending is poised to drive the expansion of the crystal oscillators market. Military expenditure encompasses the financial resources allocated by a country for defense and associated activities within a specific timeframe, typically on an annual basis. Crystal oscillators find extensive use in military and aerospace applications, particularly in communication systems, radar, and navigation equipment, generating heightened demand in these sectors. For example, in 2022, data released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) indicated a record-breaking global military budget of $2.2 trillion. Consequently, the upward trajectory of military expenditure is anticipated to significantly contribute to the growth of the crystal oscillators market.

Major companies in the crystal oscillators market are focusing on innovation and advanced manufacturing techniques, such as stable reference crystal oscillators, to enhance product performance and improve energy efficiency. A stable reference crystal oscillator is a device that generates a precise frequency signal, which is crucial for providing a reliable time or frequency reference in electronic systems, particularly in telecommunications, navigation, and instrumentation. For instance, in September 2023, Euroquartz Ltd., an England-based electronics company, launched the Statek MTXO crystal oscillators, specifically designed for high-reliability applications in the industrial, defense, and aerospace sectors. These oscillators provide fundamental frequencies ranging from 10 to 50 MHz, with frequency stability as low as ±5 ppm, ultra-low jitter, and shock resistance of up to 75,000 g. Housed in a compact 3.2 x 2.5 mm package, they operate on a 3.3V DC supply with low power consumption and comply with MIL-PRF-55310 standards. Their applications include RF telemetry, telecommunications, navigation, and instrumentation.

Key players in the crystal oscillators market are concentrating on developing ultra-low current crystal oscillators to bolster their competitive edge in the industry. These specialized oscillators are characterized by their exceptionally low power consumption. A case in point is TAITIEN Electronics Co. Ltd., a Taiwan-based manufacturer of control components, which unveiled the OZ-D and OY-D models of ultra-low current crystal oscillators in May 2022. These models exhibit an impressively low current consumption rate of merely 1.4μA. Notably, these crystal oscillators feature a design focused on minimizing power usage, showcasing a substantial reduction in current consumption of over 90% compared to prior 32.768kHz oscillators. TAITIEN's launch of these ultra-low current crystal oscillators underscores their commitment to delivering high-precision, low-power consumption, and wide-temperature quartz crystals, addressing the diverse requirements of their clientele.

In July 2023, Abracon, a leading US-based provider of Frequency Control, Timing, Power, Magnetics, RF, and Antenna solutions, completed the acquisition of NEL Frequency Controls, Inc. The undisclosed acquisition represents a pivotal step in Abracon's dedication to broadening its array of precision timing products. NEL Frequency Controls, Inc., also based in the US, specializes in manufacturing ultra-low phase noise crystal oscillators and modules. This acquisition amplifies Abracon's capabilities and reinforces its commitment to offering a wider range of high-quality precision timing solutions to its clientele.

Major companies operating in the crystal oscillators market include Kyocera Corporation, Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd, Fox Electronics, Seiko Epson Corporation, River Eletec Corporation, WTL International Limited, Mercury Electronic Ind Co. Ltd., CTS Corporation, Daishinku Corp., TXC Corporation, Hosonic Electronic Co. Ltd, SiTime Corporation, Rakon Ltd, Micro Crystal AG, Siward Crystal Technology Co. Ltd, Raltron Electronics Corporation, Nihon Dempa Kogyo Co. Ltd., Abracon LLC, Statek Corporation, Jauch Quartz GmbH, Crystek Corporation, Ecliptek Corporation, IQD Frequency Products Ltd., ILSI America LLC, Pletronics Inc., KVG Quartz Crystal Technology GmbH, Vectron International Inc., Miyazaki Epson Corporation, Golledge Electronics Ltd., Oscilent Corporation.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the crystal oscillators market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the crystal oscillators market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the crystal oscillators market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Crystal oscillators, utilizing crystals for frequency selection, provide stable clock signals in digital integrated circuits and high-frequency reference in specific applications.

Crystal oscillators come in several types, including temperature-compensated crystal oscillators (TCXO), simple packaged crystal oscillators (SPXO), voltage-controlled crystal oscillators (VCXO), frequency-controlled crystal oscillators (FCXO), oven-controlled crystal oscillators (OCXO), and various others. TCXOs utilize a temperature-sensitive reactance circuit within the oscillation loop to offset the inherent frequency-temperature characteristics of the crystal unit. These oscillators can be mounted via surface mount or through-hole methods and find application across diverse sectors such as telecom and networking, consumer electronics, military and aerospace, research and measurement, industrial, automotive, and medical equipment industries.

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The crystal oscillators market consists of sales of crystal oscillator (fixed frequency)(XO), voltage controlled crystal oscillator (VCXO), temperature compensated crystal oscillator (TCXO), voltage controlled temperature compensated crystal oscillator (VCTCXO) and oven controlled crystal oscillator (OCXO). Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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