A detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for ceramic resonators used in frequency control and timing applications. This report presents both quantitative and qualitative market intelligence by product type, geographic market, end-user markets, application, and competitor. Applications markets are also analyzed in terms of frequency, packaging, and precision requirements. Further, a detailed Technology Overview provides valuable information on recent advances, competitive analogs, product types, materials, output types and connector/packaging.
Our core database dates back to 1994, and our history of covering this market has seen technological surges and disruptions, major globalization changes, and drastic changes in supply-side economics. The report builds on that extensive knowledgebase and compiles the best available data on the frequency control and timing industry.
Each section is broken down according to market criteria. The report contains detailed market data including market by value (US$Millions), volume (UnitsMillions) and average selling price (US$/Unit). Specific quantitative analysis tables include product markets by region, application, end-user industry, and competitive supplier sales/market share. Data and analysis include: size of total market opportunity; market forecasts in regional and end-use markets; competition by product type.
The report contains over 125 pages and over 160 data tables and data visualizations.
Scope of Coverage
The following categories present how the data was developed, organized and is presented. Breaking the data into specific categories is essential to analyze and draw meaningful insights. The breakdowns are designed to highlight key patterns and trends in the data, as well as to facilitate comparisons between different groups or segments.
Each section contains quantitative market data including market by consumption value (US$Millions), volume (UnitsMillions) and average selling price (US$/Unit). Data tables and visualizations include breakdowns by country, end-user industry & applications, operating frequencies, packaging and connector types, and supplier sales & market share. Data is given for the years 2023-2029 by year with 2023 as the base year, 2024 as the estimate year, and 2029 as the forecast year.
Research Objectives
The primary objectives in this analysis are:
- To provide clients with the tools they need to accurately assess their market opportunities and potential;
- To determine the size of the total market opportunity by frequency control component product types, end-user industry, application, packaging, and connector;
- To forecast future growth in each product by geographic and end-use market; and
- To assess the competitive environment within the market including supplier sales, market share, and producer profiles.
Product Types and Subtypes Covered:
Packaging Covered:
- Ceramic
- Metal
- Plastic
- Specialty (e.g., glass and other)
Connectors Covered:
Precision Covered:
- Non-Precision
- Low Precision
- Semi-Precision
- Precision
- High Precision
- Very High Precision
Frequencies Covered:
- <.999KHZ
- 100KHZ to .999MHZ
- 1MHZ to 33.999MHZ
- 34MHZ to 99.999MHZ
- 100MHZ to 199.999MHZ
- 200MHZ to .999GHZ
- 1GHz to 2.999Ghz
- >3GHz
Markets Covered:
Distribution Channels Covered:
- Direct
- Distributor
- International
- Regional
- Local
- Private Labeling/EMS
- Integrators
- Online
Geographic Scope
- Argentina
- Australia
- Brazil
- Canada
- China
- France
- Germany
- Hong Kong
- India
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Japan
- Korea (South)
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- Mexico
- Netherlands
- Russia
- South Africa
- Spain
- Switzerland
- Taiwan
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Other Americas
- Other Asia/Pacific
- Other Europe
- Other Mid East
- Rest of World
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End-User Industries & Applications
Internet of Things (IoT)
Applications connected by the Internet of Things (IoT) stand to dominate the timing industry. Within the forecast period, most electronic devices will be connected to the IoT, and frequency control components become critical. This report breaks out individual devices and sub-systems by market category, and each category also incorporates a line item for the IoT.
- Consumer Devices
- Video Games
- Set Top Boxes
- DSLRs
- Digital TVs
- LCDs/Displays
- DVD/Blu-Ray Players
- Audio/Visual Equipment
- Appliances
- Toys
- Internet of Things Devices
- Other
- Mobile Infrastructure
- BTSs
- Antennas
- Amplifiers
- 4G Hotspots
- Internet of Things Devices
- Other
- Mobile Devices
- Smart Phones
- Wearables
- Tablets
- Audio (MP3 players, etc.)
- Internet of Things Devices
- Other
- Wired Communications
- Fiber Channels
- Switching
- Data Transfer Devices
- Modems
- LAN Nodes
- Protection
- Internet of Things Devices
- Other
- Computers/Peripherals
- Desktop
- Laptop
- Keyboards
- Mice
- Modems
- Video Cards
- Printers
- Internal Hard Drives
- External Hard Drives
- Internet of Things Devices
- Other
- Industrial
- Machine Control
- Inspection
- Internet of Things Devices
- Other
- Military/Defense
- Guidance/Telemetry
- Electronic Warfare
- Communications
- Internet of Things Devices
- Other
- Aerospace
- Communications
- Guidance
- Sensing
- Control
- Entertainment
- Internet of Things Devices
- Other
- Automotive
- Dashboard
- Ignition
- Timing
- Entertainment
- Communications
- Internet of Things Devices
- Other
- Sensing
- Security
- Entertainment
- RFID
- Internet of Things Devices
- Other
- SATCOM
- Communications
- Optics/Video
- Navigation
- Mobile GPS Devices
- Internet of Things Devices
- Other
- Research/Medical
- Diagnostic Equipment
- Observation Equipment
- Other Scientific
- Internet of Things Devices
- Other
- Instrumentation & Timing
- Telecom Test Equipment
- Internet of Things Devices
- Other
Companies Researched
The following list of companies includes manufacturers, distributors and private labeling companies. These companies and many more were researched and/or contacted for an interview during the preparation of this report. Factors discussed and researched include:
- Company Contact Information
- Company History & Development
- Merger & Acquisition History
- Key Employees & Management Structure
- Frequency Control Product Offerings
- Total Revenue
- Total Frequency Control Component Revenue by Type
- Regional Sales of Frequency Control Components
- Pricing of Frequency Control Devices
- Product Development Cycles
- Distribution Channels
- Marketing Strategy
- Main End-Use Markets Served
- Supply Chain Information
- Percentage R&D
- Company Strengths & Weaknesses
Companies researched include:
Table of Contents
Section One: Technology Overview
Introduction
- Piezoelectric Effect
- Discovery & History
- Technological Definitions
- Aging, Frequency, Fundamental Mode, Jitter, Noise, Stability, Tolerance & more...
- Frequency Control Technologies
- Quartz-based
- Other Piezoelectric Materials
- Digitally-based
- Silicon-based
- Ceramic-based
- Other Technologies
- Outputs
- Compensation Techniques
- Packaging
Technological Advances
- Silicon-based (MEMS) vs. Piezoelectric Devices
- Stability and Precision Advances in MEMS Resonators
- Ultra-stable Quartz Crystal Resonators
- New Methods in Increasing Stability
- High-Frequency SAW and BAW Devices
- Digital Pulse Compression Technology
Frequency Control Products Defined
- Quartz Crystal Resonator
- Tuning Fork Crystal
- KHz Range, MHz Range
- XO (Uncompensated Crystal Oscillator)
- TCXO (Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillator)
- VCXO (Voltage-Controlled Crystal Oscillator)
- OCXO (Oven-Controlled Crystal Oscillator)
- Hybrid Devices (TCVCXO, VCTCXO, Digitally Compensated)
- MEMS-based Oscillators
- SAW & BAW Devices
- RbXO (Rubidium Clock Oscillator) & Atomic Clocks
- Ceramic Resonator
Precision
- Non-Precision
- Low Precision
- Semi-Precision
- Precision
- High Precision
- Very High Precision
Connector
- Surface-Mount Devices (SMD)
- Through-hole
- DIP/SIP
Packaging
- Metal
- Ceramic
- Plastic
- Specialty Packaging
Output Type
- Transistor-Transistor Logic (TTL)
- Emitter-Coupled Logic (EML)
- Complimentary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS)
- Sinewave
- Other
Technological Differences
- Competing Technologies
- Quartz-based Limitations
- Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) vs. Bulk Acoustic Wave (BAW)
- MEMS Advances
Frequency Control and Timing Devices Manufacturing Processes
- Improvements in Manufacturing Impact Performance and Stability
- Raw Materials
- Synthetic Quartz Production
- Other Materials for Frequency Control
- Crystal Cuts
- Single-Rotated AT-cut/Double-Rotated SC-cut
- Crystal Sealing Methods
- MEMS-Based Oscillator Manufacturing
Section Two: Market Overview
General Market Trends
Total Market Value
- World Market for Frequency Control Components by Product Type ($MM, UnitsMM, ASP)
- World Market for Frequency Control Components by Country ($MM, UnitsMM, ASP)
- Percentage Totals
- Average Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) 2023-2029
- Pricing Trends by Product Type
Factors Affecting Demand
- Organic Growth within Existing Markets
- New Application Areas
- Niche Markets
- Product Sophistication & Technological Innovation
Merchant vs. Captive Production & Consumption Analysis
- World Market for Frequency Control Components by Merchant vs. Captive Production
- Major Captive Producers
- End-User Markets for Captive Production
Distribution Channel Analysis
- World Market for SAW Resonators/Oscillators by Distribution Channel ($MM, UnitsMM, ASP)
- Pricing Trends and Discounting
- Private Labeling & EMS Supply Channels
- Distributor Margins
End-User Market Demand
- World Market for Frequency Control Components by End-User & Application ($MM, UnitsMM, ASP)
- What are End-User Looking for: End-User Criteria for Product Selection
- High-Growth Markets
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Defining the IoT Market
- Impact on Frequency Control & Timing Devices
- Products Applied
- New Applications in Connectivity
Competitive Environment
- Historical Structure of the Industry
- What has changed over the last 20 years?
- Capital Investment
- Supply Chain
- Customer Loyalty
- Global Trade
- Performance versus Price
- Manufacturing Processes
Producer Sales & Market Share
- Total Producer Sales and Market Shares ($MM): 2023-2024
- Percentage Share
- Average Growth Rate by Producer 2023-2024
- Company Strategies
- Competitive Strengths & Weaknesses
- Pricing Trends and Marketing Strategies
Future Outlook
- Technological Factors
- Precision versus Performance
- Higher Frequency Applications
- Disruptive Technologies
Shifting International Environment
- Policy Changes Globally
- United States, North & Latin America
- NAFTA Impacts
- Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP)
- Shifting Manufacturing Landscape in Mexico & Latin America
- European Union
- Asia/Pacific
- Chinese Response to Shifting Trade
- Changing Southeast Asia Manufacturing Landscape
- Leapfrogs in African Infrastructure
- Wireless & Telecom
- Renewable Energy
- Military & Defense in the Middle East
Section Three: Ceramic Resonators
Introduction
- Major World Market Trends
Total Market Value
- World Market for Ceramic Resonators: 2023-2029
- World Market Value for Ceramic Resonators by Country ($MM)
- Percentage Totals by Country
- Demand for Ceramic Resonators by Volume & Country (UnitsMM)
- Pricing Trends & Analysis by Country
- Market for Ceramic Resonators by Average Selling Price ($/Unit)
- Average Annual Growth 2023-2029
Merchant vs. Captive Production & Consumption Analysis
- Major Captive Producers
- End-User Markets for Captive Production
Distribution Channel Analysis
- World Market for Ceramic Resonators by Distribution Channel ($MM, UnitsMM, ASP)
- Pricing Trends and Discounting
- Private Labeling & EMS Supply Channels
- Distributor Margins
Market for Ceramic Resonators by Frequency
- World Value by Frequency ($MM)
- Percentage Totals
- World Volume by Frequency (UnitsMM)
- Pricing Trends
- World Market by Average Selling Price ($/Unit)
- Average Annual Growth 2023-2029
Market for Ceramic Resonators by Connector Type
- World Value by Connector Type ($MM)
- Percentage Totals
- World Volume by Connector Type (UnitsMM)
- Pricing Trends
- World Market by Average Selling Price ($/Unit)
- Average Annual Growth 2023-2029
Market for Ceramic Resonators by Packaging Type
- World Value by Packaging Type ($MM)
- Percentage Totals
- World Volume by Packaging Type (UnitsMM)
- Pricing Trends
- World Market by Average Selling Price ($/Unit)
- Average Annual Growth 2023-2029
Market for Ceramic Resonators by Precision
- World Value by Precision ($MM)
- Percentage Totals
- World Volume by Precision (UnitsMM)
- Pricing Trends
- World Market by Average Selling Price ($/Unit)
- Average Annual Growth 2023-2029
Market for Ceramic Resonators by End-User Industry & Application
- Market Value by Application ($MM)
- Percentage Totals
- Average Annual Growth Rate 2023-2029
- Market Trends by Application
- Forecast by Application: 2023-2029
Competitive Environment
- Producer Sales and Market Shares for Ceramic Resonators by Region ($MM, Units MM, ASP): 2023-2024
- Asia/Pacific
- Americas
- Europe
- Other
- Percentage Share by Region
- Average Selling Price ($/Unit) by Producer and Region
- Cumulative Average Growth Rate 2023-2024
- Average Growth Rate by Producer 2023-2024
- Pricing Trends and Marketing Strategies
Future Outlook
- High-Growth Markets
- Technological Innovations