Ultra-Low-Power Microcontroller Market Report 2024

Where is the largest and fastest growing market for ultra-low-power microcontroller? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward? This report answers all these questions and many more. The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The ultra-low-power microcontroller market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $4.65 billion in 2023 to $5.12 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to a rising demand for smart devices, a growing focus on energy conservation in electronic applications, increased use of low-power consumption devices, a higher demand for battery-powered devices, and a surge in demand for smart weapons and sensors.

The ultra-low-power microcontroller market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.59 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.4%. The anticipated growth during the forecast period can be attributed to a rising demand for medical devices, an increased need for energy-efficient solutions, growing adoption of battery-powered devices, higher demand for microcontrollers in edge artificial intelligence, and a growing need for edge computing devices. Major trends for this period include advanced technological solutions, technological innovations, development of wireless technologies, creation of power-integrated modules, wearable technologies, and integration of efficient power electronic components.

The growing adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) devices is expected to drive the expansion of the ultra-low-power microcontroller market. IoT devices are interconnected gadgets that gather, transmit, and act on data via the internet or other networks. This increase in IoT device adoption is attributed to the widespread availability of high-speed internet and mobile networks, the growth of cloud infrastructure, real-time monitoring capabilities, and enhanced convenience and personalized experiences. Ultra-low-power microcontrollers are crucial for the performance and efficiency of IoT devices, as they minimize power consumption while providing the necessary functionality for IoT applications. For instance, in September 2022, a report by Ericsson, a Sweden-based telecommunications company, indicated that global IoT connections reached 13.2 billion in 2022 and are projected to grow by 18% to 34.7 billion by 2028. Hence, the rising adoption of IoT devices is fueling the growth of the ultra-low-power microcontroller market.

Key players in the ultra-low-power microcontrollers market are focusing on developing advanced solutions such as energy-efficient ultra-low-power microcontrollers to meet the increasing demand for energy-saving and high-performance devices. Energy-efficient ultra-low-power microcontrollers are designed to operate with minimal power consumption while delivering high performance. For example, in March 2024, STMicroelectronics NV, a Switzerland-based semiconductor manufacturer, introduced the STM32U0 series, a new line of ultra-low-power microcontrollers aimed at improving energy efficiency across various applications. These microcontrollers can reduce energy consumption by up to 50% compared to previous models, enabling devices to operate longer on the same battery size. They are well-suited for industrial sensors, smart meters, and consumer electronics such as wearables. The STM32U0 series, based on the Arm Cortex-M0+ core, supports frequencies up to 64 MHz, offers up to 256 KB of Flash memory and 32 KB of SRAM, and includes multiple communication interfaces and rich analog peripherals.

In August 2021, Analog Devices Inc., a US-based semiconductor manufacturer, acquired Maxim Integrated Products Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to enhance Analog Devices' position as a leading analog semiconductor company and strengthen its leadership in analog and mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, broadening its market reach and boosting innovation capabilities in key industries. Maxim Integrated Products Inc. is a US-based semiconductor company specializing in ultra-low-power dual-core microcontrollers designed specifically for IoT applications.

Major companies operating in the ultra-low-power microcontroller market are Broadcom Inc., Cypress Semiconductor Corporation, Texas instruments, MediaTek Inc., STMicroelectronics N.V., Infineon Technologies AG, NXP Semiconductors N.V., Analog Devices Inc, Renesas Electronics Corporation, EPSON Semiconductor Solutions Corporation, ON Semiconductor Corporation, Microchip Technology Incorporated, Freescale Semiconductor Inc, Rohm Semiconductors Co Ltd, Xilinx Inc., Nuvoton Technology Corporation, Silicon Laboratories Inc., Mouser Electronics, Nordic Semiconductor, Espressif Systems, Holtek Semiconductor Inc., Zilog Inc, Atmel Corporation, Ambiq Micro Inc, EM Microelectronic, Seiko Instruments, LAPIS Semiconductor Co Ltd, Parallax Inc., Cypress Semiconductor Corporation.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the ultra-low-power microcontroller market in 2023. The regions covered in the ultra-low-power microcontroller market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the ultra-low-power microcontroller market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

An ultra-low-power microcontroller is designed to operate with minimal power consumption, enhancing energy efficiency for battery-operated or power-sensitive applications. These microcontrollers help extend battery life and reduce energy use while maintaining performance. They are particularly suited for applications where power is a critical constraint, such as wearable devices, Internet of Things (IoT) sensors, and remote monitoring systems.

The main components of an ultra-low-power microcontroller include hardware, software, and services. Hardware refers to the physical elements of a computer system or electronic device that can be touched and manipulated. This category encompasses various peripheral types, including devices, analog devices, and digital devices, packaged in 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit formats. Applications include general testing and measurement, sensing, flow measurement, and more, with end users spanning aerospace and defense, automotive, servers and data centers, consumer electronics, telecommunications, healthcare, media and entertainment, manufacturing, and others.

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The ultra-low-power microcontroller market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as low-power operation, energy-efficient processing, power management, power monitoring and sensor integration. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The ultra-low-power microcontroller market also includes sale of low-power general-purpose microcontrollers, ultra-low-power microcontrollers with integrated wireless communication, energy harvesting microcontrollers, and low-power real-time microcontrollers. 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.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.


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