Global Microcontroller Market Size By Product (8-Bit, 16-Bit, 32-Bit), By Application (Automobile, Communication, Healthcare), By Geographic Scope And Forecast

Microcontroller Market Size And Forecast

Microcontroller Market size was valued at USD 348.83 Million in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 992.80 Million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 12.07% from 2023 to 2030.

The product’s cheap pricing has resulted from increased industry competitiveness, which is expected to drive up microcontroller demand even further. The increased awareness of smart energy management, combined with the introduction of smart grids, is expected to increase MCU demand even further. The growing need for portable devices, as well as the increased use of microcontrollers for edge computing, are the primary drivers of the Microcontroller Market. The Global Microcontroller Market report provides a holistic evaluation of the market. The report offers a comprehensive analysis of key segments, trends, drivers, restraints, competitive landscape, and factors that are playing a substantial role in the market.

Global Microcontroller Market Definition

A microcontroller is characterized as a compact integrated circuit, designed to regulate a specific operation in an embedded system. The microcontroller includes a processor, memory, and input/output (I/O) peripherals on a single chip. The processor or CPU processes the information and responds to various instructions that direct the microcontroller’s function such as performing the basic arithmetic, logic, and I/O operations. It is capable of processing a word length that ranges between 4-bit to 64-bit. Due to technological advancements, the new microcontrollers can consume very little power with a support voltage of 1.8-5.5 V. The microcontrollers possess user-friendly attributes and reliability as they use advanced memory.

ROM memories which are high-end benefits of technological improvements are better and much more capable in storage functions. These integrated microchips have potential applications across different industry verticals including, smartphones and web-connected devices, healthcare, and automobile, amongst others. A microcontroller contains one or more CPUs (processor cores) alongside memory and programmable input/output peripherals. Microcontrollers are designed for embedded applications, in contrast to the microprocessors utilized in personal computers or other general-purpose applications consisting of varied discrete chips.

Microcontrollers are majorly utilized in devices that need a substantial degree of control utilized by the users. These are classified based on memory and their types are 8-bit, 16-bit and 32-bit. The Most common applications of microcontrollers are in consumer products like cameras, washing machines, microwave ovens, etc. MCUs are also extensively used in instrumentation and process control, the communication industry, the automobile industry, and the healthcare industry.

Global Microcontroller Market Overview

The most important and relevant factors that determine the Microcontroller Market growth are rapid developments and innovations within the automotive sector and an increase in the trend of working through automated machinery and equipment, exponential increase in the scope of electronic products and technology up-gradation also propels the demand for development of latest products and solutions. Also, the high demand for electric and hybrid vehicles is expected to supply profitable opportunities for the growth of the microcontroller industry in the future. Some other major drivers for the market growth of MCUs are e.g., increasing demand for flexibility and agility in the industrial ecosystem.

The rising integration of the internet of things (IoT) is also a factor that is driving the market growth. Growing automation and safety standards in the automotive industry also boost the Microcontroller Market. The consumer electronics sector will undoubtedly drive market growth. The rise in the adoption of smart and compatible devices and feasible networks is significantly aiding in the growth of the Global Microcontroller Market. According to the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association, Washington, DC, 99% population of the United States have access to three or more 4G/LTE networks. Smartphone technology is developing in such a way that it is influencing the consumer’s daily marketing strategies, business activities as well as lifestyle. The acceptance of smartphone technology is a key factor in determining success in today’s technology.

Due to this, the identification of the main factors that influence the consumer’s behavior toward smartphone technology is extremely valuable. Smartphones are witnessing substantial growth; their increasing adoption has led to an increase in the bulk manufacturing of the product. This growth in the demand for smartphones has led to the lessening of their cost overall. It is one of the factors that have led to the increasing adoption of smartphones worldwide. The growing popularity to figure through automated machines and equipment is another key factor that is driving the market growth. The key restraint in the growth of the Microcontroller Market is its failure to function or operate in extreme weather conditions.

Global Microcontroller MarketSegmentation Analysis

The Global Microcontroller Market is Segmented on the basis of Product, Application, And Geography.

Microcontroller Market, By Product

• 8-Bit
• 16-Bit
• 32-Bit

Based on Product, the market is segmented into 8-Bit, 16-Bit, and 32-Bit. 32-bit accounted for the largest market share in 2021 and is projected to grow at the highest CAGR of 9.05%. during the forecast period. It is expected to account for USD 476.64 Million by 2030. When compared to other MCUs on the market, 32-bit Microcontroller Units (MCUs) give various intuitive advantages such as high scalability, low power consumption, and higher Input/Output (I/O) peripherals with a reduced footprint.

It can perform high-end operations with high accuracy and fewer computational cycles, making it more suitable for use in high-precision medical and healthcare devices. Because of its tiny size and low power consumption of up to 5V for operations, 32-bit MCUs are widely employed in portable medical equipment such as pulse oximeters, blood-glucose monitors, blood pressure monitors, and portable EKG/ECG monitors. Furthermore, the 32-bit Microcontroller Market is predicted to expand rapidly due to rising demand for higher levels of precision in embedded-processing systems and increased Internet connectivity.

Microcontroller Market, By Application

• Consumer Products
• Instrumentation and Process Control
• Automobile
• Communication
• Healthcare

Based on Application, the market is segmented into Consumer Products, Instrumentation and Process Control, Automobile, Communication, and Healthcare. Automobile accounted for the largest market share in 2021 and is projected to grow at the highest CAGR of 6.87%, during the forecast period. The use of various microcontrollers is growing in automobile electronics across the rest of the electronic control units.

Various kinds of microcontrollers utilized in automobiles are AVR microcontrollers, 8051 microcontrollers, PIC microcontrollers, etc. Increased demand for high-end vehicles and the growth strategies and processes of exhaust rules have changed the market dynamics for automotive microcontroller manufacturers. Moreover, the leading OEMs are also adopting collaboration strategies with local players to grow their product base and customers. The most important factor driving the automotive Microcontroller Market is the growing vehicle production, which, move, is leading to the rise in demand for advanced microcontrollers in the automobile.

Microcontroller Market, By Geography

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Middle East and Africa
• Latin America

Based on regional analysis, the Global Microcontroller Market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the world. North America accounted for the largest market share and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.50% during the forecast period. However, the Asia-Pacific is expected to grow with the highest CAGR. The Asia Pacific automotive sector draws profound opportunities in addition to complexity for brands and communicators. There has been a growing automobile sales in emerging economies, particularly in India, China, and Southeast Asian countries.

Besides, being a leader in IP development, China has recently turned out significant plans to boost its profile in hi-tech industries, such as electric vehicles, semiconductors, aerospace, robotics, high-speed rail, and other technology-driven products/services. China’s proactive investment in technology is not unusual. It has its vehicle sales exceeding the U.S. by 68 percent in 2017, thus being on track to becoming the world’s premier automotive hub in the 21st century. Also, in China, the Smartphone adoption rate stands among the globe’s top five owing to a speedy expansion of Smartphone use in cities. This is also creating opportunities for the Microcontroller Market.

Key Players

The “Global Microcontroller Market” study report will provide valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market. The major players in the market are Renesas Electronics Corporation, NXP Semiconductor, Infineon Technologies Ag, Microchip Technology Inc, STMicroelectronics N.V., Analog Devices Inc, Panasonic Corporation, Texas Instruments Inc, ZILOG, Inc., EM Microelectronic.

Our market analysis also entails a section solely dedicated to such major players wherein our analysts provide an insight into the financial statements of all the major players, along with product benchmarking and SWOT analysis.

Key Developments

• In December 2022, Renesas Electronics Corporation and Fixstars Corporation announced the collaboration on the development of a suite of tools for the optimization and fast simulation of software for autonomous driving (AD) systems and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) specifically designed for Renesas’ R-Car system-on-chip (SoC) devices.
• In November 2022, NXP Semiconductors has introduced the MCX N94x and MCX N54x, the first families in the new MCX microcontroller portfolio’s N series. The MCX N is designed to facilitate the design of secure intelligent edge applications such as IoT and industrial applications. It includes the first instantiation of NXP’s patented Neural Processing Unit (NPU) and an integrated EdgeLock security subsystem.
• In May 2022, Microchip Technology Inc. has introduced the industry’s first microcontroller (MCU) that combines a secure subsystem with Arm TrustZone technology in a single package. The PIC32CM LS60, which incorporates Microchip’s Trust Platform secure subsystem, simplifies the development of end products by allowing the use of a single microcontroller rather than two or more semiconductor chips.
• In January 2022, Infineon Technologies AG has introduced the next iteration of its AURIX microcontroller family (MCU). The TC4x series promotes eMobility, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), automotive electric-electronic (E/E) architectures, and low-cost artificial intelligence (AI) applications.

Ace Matrix Analysis

The Ace Matrix provided in the report would help to understand how the major key players involved in this industry are performing as we provide a ranking for these companies based on various factors such as service features & innovations, scalability, innovation of services, industry coverage, industry reach, and growth roadmap. Based on these factors, we rank the companies into four categories as Active, Cutting Edge, Emerging, and Innovators.

Market Attractiveness

The image of market attractiveness provided would further help to get information about the region that is majorly leading in the Global Microcontroller Market. We cover the major impacting factors that are responsible for driving the industry growth in the given region.

Microcontroller Market is experiencing a scaled level of attractiveness in the North American region. The North American area has a prominent presence and will account for the highest market share by 2030. The region is expected to grow with a significant CAGR of 9.50% between 2023 to 2030. The significant demand across the United States is one of the major factors driving the growth across the North American market. U.S. is growing with a substantial CAGR over the forecast period.

Porter’s Five Forces

The image provided would further help to get information about Porter’s five forces framework providing a blueprint for understanding the behavior of competitors and a player’s strategic positioning in the respective industry. Porter’s five forces model can be used to assess the competitive landscape in the Global Microcontroller Market, gauge the attractiveness of a certain sector, and assess investment possibilities.