The global semiconductor dielectric etching equipment market size reached US$ 1.3 billion in 2023. The market is projected to reach US$ 1.8 billion by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.36% during 2023-2032. The significant expansion in the electronics industry, the rising demand for semiconductors, and the increasing penetration of smart devices represent some of the key factors driving the market.
Semiconductor dielectric etching equipment (SDEE) refers to specialized apparatus that is employed to polish and remove various dielectric substances, such as photo-resist mask, silicon oxide, and silicon nitride, during the semiconductor manufacturing procedure. It includes wet and dry etching equipment, which is used with numerous chemicals. In some instances, carbon monoxide is also utilized in the dielectric etching procedure due to higher profile control. These products help carve out varying physical features, including high aspect ratio (HAR), deep trenches, and large cavities. SDEE offers more precision during operations, automates processes, reduces work hazards, and is easier to dispose.
Semiconductor dielectric etching equipment (SDEE) refers to specialized apparatus that is employed to polish and remove various dielectric substances, such as photo-resist mask, silicon oxide, and silicon nitride, during the semiconductor manufacturing procedure. It includes wet and dry etching equipment, which is used with numerous chemicals. In some instances, carbon monoxide is also utilized in the dielectric etching procedure due to higher profile control. These products help carve out varying physical features, including high aspect ratio (HAR), deep trenches, and large cavities. SDEE offers more precision during operations, automates processes, reduces work hazards, and is easier to dispose.
Semiconductor Dielectric Etching Equipment Market Trends
The significant expansion in the electronics sector and the increasing purchase of various high-performance consumer electronic products, such as smartphones, tablets, and desktops, represent a major factor driving the market toward growth. This can be further attributed to the ongoing trend of miniaturizing semiconductor circuits, which is facilitating the demand for dielectric etching equipment. Additionally, the recent industrial automation across the globe has prompted original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to widely use the product to fabricate flat panel display screens and not-and (NAND) flash memory, which is acting as another growth-inducing factor. In line with this, significant technological advancements, such as the developments in the dielectric etching equipment capabilities to optimize the semiconductor production operations, are supporting the market growth. Moreover, the large-scale integration of machine learning (ML), artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, Internet of Things (IoT), and automotive sensors to offer more precision is favoring the market growth. Furthermore, the continuous development of autonomous vehicles has further intensified the usage of semiconductors in vehicles, which is propelling the market growth. The market is also being driven by the widespread adoption of fin-shaped field effect transistor (FinFET) architecture. Since FinFET design uses dielectric etching as one of the major etching steps in its designing process, this is expected to facilitate the demand for semiconductor dielectric etching equipment. Other factors, such as the recent mergers and acquisitions (M&A) amongst key players, recent innovations to introduce more effective product variants, and extensive research and development (R&D) activities, are creating a positive outlook for the market.Key Market Segmentation:
The report provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the global semiconductor dielectric etching equipment market, along with forecasts at the global, regional, and country level from 2023-2032. The report has categorized the market based on type and application.Type Insights:
- Wet Etching Equipment
- Dry Etching Equipment
Application Insights:
- Foundries
- Integrated Device Manufacturers (IDMs)
Regional Insights:
- North America
- United States
- Canada
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Indonesia
- Others
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia
- Others
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Others
- Middle East and Africa
Competitive Landscape
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the global semiconductor dielectric etching equipment market. Detailed profiles of all major companies have also been provided. Some of the companies covered include Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment Inc. China, Applied Materials Inc., Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation (Hitachi Ltd), Lam Research Corporation, Mattson Technology, Oxford Instruments, SPTS Technologies Ltd. (KLA Corporation), Tokyo Electron Limited, etc.Key Questions Answered in This Report:
- How has the global semiconductor dielectric etching equipment market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
- What are the drivers, restraints, and opportunities in the global semiconductor dielectric etching equipment market?
- What are the key regional markets?
- Which countries represent the most attractive semiconductor dielectric etching equipment market?
- What is the breakup of the market based on the type?
- What is the breakup of the market based on the application?
- What is the competitive structure of the global semiconductor dielectric etching equipment market?
- Who are the key players/companies in the global semiconductor dielectric etching equipment market?
Table of Contents
1 Preface3 Executive Summary10 Value Chain Analysis12 Price Analysis
2 Scope and Methodology
4 Introduction
5 Global Semiconductor Dielectric Etching Equipment Market
6 Market Breakup by Type
7 Market Breakup by Application
8 Market Breakup by Region
9 Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities
11 Porters Five Forces Analysis
13 Competitive Landscape
List of Figures
List of Tables
Companies Mentioned
- Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment Inc. China
- Applied Materials Inc.
- Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation (Hitachi Ltd)
- Lam Research Corporation
- Mattson Technology
- Oxford Instruments
- SPTS Technologies Ltd. (KLA Corporation)
- Tokyo Electron Limited
Methodology
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Table Information
Report Attribute | Details |
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No. of Pages | 140 |
Published | January 2024 |
Forecast Period | 2023 - 2032 |
Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 1.3 Billion |
Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 1.8 Billion |
Compound Annual Growth Rate | 3.3% |
Regions Covered | Global |
No. of Companies Mentioned | 8 |