Micro-Electromechanical Systems (MEMS)

Published by: Global Industry Analysts

Published: Mar. 1, 2008 - 424 Pages

Table of Contents

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations

Disclaimers

Data Interpretation & Reporting Level

Quantitative Techniques & Analytics

Product Definitions and Scope Of Study

MEMS Devices

Commercial/Industrial

Medical/BioMedical

Telecommunication

Computers

Others

MEMS in Geophysics

Military Applications of MEMS

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Global Market Overview and Analysis

MEMS - A Promising Industry

MEMS Technology-What is it?

A Peek into Global MEMS Market

Positive Forecast for Global MEMS Market

MEMS Industry Outlook

Growth Outshines Global Economic Prospects

MEMS Products Gaining Momentum

Growth Drivers

Product Developments: Driving the Market in Top Gear

RF - A Sunrise Opportunity

MEMS Gaining Popularity in Consumer Electronics

Flash Memory Market, the Ray of Hope for MEMS

MEMS-based Hearing Aids: the Next Revolutionary Medical Application

Production Capacity - Where it Stands?

Entry of Investors to MEMS Market

Major Players Enter MEMS Industry

Issues and Problems Confronting MEMS Industry

MEMS Commercialization - A Tough Task

Leading Players

Table 1: Top Ten Players in Worldwide MEMS Market (2006): Percentage Share Breakdown of Revenues by Company - Avago Technologies, Canon, Formfactor, Freescale, Hewlett Packard, Lexmark, Robert Bosch, Seiko Epson, STMicroelectronics, and Texas Instruments (in US$ Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Emerging Market Dynamics in Inertial MEMS Industry

2. Market Trends

MEMS Market Witnesses Gradual Shift from Sensor to Non-Sensor Revenues

MEMS Drives Shift from Micro to Nano

Innovation in Full Stream in MEMS Market

Wireless Sector Offers Lucrative Market for MEMS

MEMS Market for Mobile Handsets Foresees Growth

Aerospace and Defense MEMS Market Poised for Growth

MEMS Foundries Strengthen Foothold in the Market

Table 2: Top Ten Foundries in Worldwide MEMS Market (2006): Percentage Share Breakdown of MEMS Contract Manufacturing Revenues by Foundry - IMT, APM, Dalsa, Micralyne, Silex, Colibrys, Memscap, X-Fab, Tronic’s, and TMT (in US$ Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Bio-MEMS Segment - A Potential Market

Bio-Sensors - Market Analysis

Microphones Rise in Popularity

RF MEMS Technology Offers Significant Growth Potential

Miniaturization of Devices Creates Potential Markets for State-of-the-Art Applications

Inertial MEMS Sensors Offer Growing Applications in Automotive Sector

Telecom Companies Show Growing Interest in Optical MEMS

Start-Ups Face Stiff Challenges in Optical MEMS Field

Foundry and Computer-Aided Design Infrastructure to Promote Market Development

Diving Costs to Drive Sales

MEMS: ‘Tough’ Jobs Ahead

3 - Dimensional Growth

Upwardly Mobile

Major Churn Out

Europe - The Research Powerhouse of the World

Asia - Picking up the Trail

3. Product Overview

Micro-Electromechanical Systems - An Introduction

Special Features of MEMS

Difference Between MEMS and MST Microsystems Technology

Advantages of MEMS

MEMS Devices

Sensors and Actuators

Accelerometers

Inkjet Heads

Digital Micromirror Devices

Gyroscopes

Microfluidic Devices

Micro-Opto-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MOEMS)

Pressure Sensors

RF MEMS

Silicon Microphone

Current Applications of MEMS

Future Potential Applications

4. End-Use Analysis

Commercial/ Industrial Segment

MEMS in Automotive Field

Automotive Airbag Sensor

Industrial Applications

MEMS in Electronics/Consumer Electronics

Select MEMS - Based Consumer Electronic Products

Mighty Chain at Micron Scale

Microactuators Put Colors on Display

Overhead Projection Display

Medical/BioMedical Segment

Bio-Medical Products Based on MEMS Technology

Miniature Medical Pressure Sensors

Biochips

DNA Chips

Lab Chips

Protein Chips

ISSYS and NIST’s ATP Enhances Performance of Multi-Drug Infusion Systems

Communications/ Optical Segment

MEMS Improves Network Connectivity

Optical Networking Keeps MEMS Companies on Toes

Major Players

Applications in Live Networks

Dim the Light

Next-Generation Wireless

MEMS Relays Enabled Frequency-agile Filter

MEMS Products for Telecommunications

MEMS Switches Market

MEMS Switches - Product Categories

2-D versus 3-D MEMS

RF Switches

MOMEMS (Micro-optoelectromechanical Systems)

Computers

Inkjet Printer Head - One of the Most Successful MEMS Applications

"Fan-on-a Chip" for Cool Electronics

MEMS for Memory

Other Applications

MEMS in Geophysics

Military Applications of MEMS

Advantages of MEMS

Easy Transferability of Technology

Development Goes Beyond Weapons

Companies Focused on MEMS Products

5. Production Overview

Materials Used in Micromachining

1. Substrates

2. Additive and Film Materials

MEMS Fabrication Methods

I. Photolithography

II. Bulk Micromachining

III. Surface Micromachining

Fusion Bonding

IV. High-Aspect-Ratio Micromachining

MEMS Thin Film Deposition Processes

I. Chemical-Reaction Based Processes

i. Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)

ii. Electrodeposition

iii. Epitaxy

iv. Thermal Oxidation

II. Physical-Reaction Based Processes

i. Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD)

ii. Casting

Micro-Fabrication of MEMS and Semiconductors - A Comparison

Semiconductor to MEMS Manufacturing - Shifting Viability

6. Industry Issues and Challenges

Barriers to Infrastructure

MEMS Packaging Issues

MEMS Packaging Goes Hybrid

MEMS Packaging Needs

MEMS Testing Issues

Stiction and MEMS Reliability

Access to Foundries

Design, Simulation and Modelling

Associated Costs

Standardization

Lack of Standards Hinders Growth

7. Research & Development/Product Launches

ICx Photonics Introduces Low Power SensorChip MEMS CO2 4P Gas Sensor

InvenSense Introduces MEMS Based Nasiri-Fabrication Technology

Knowles Acoustics Launches MEMS Based Ultrasonic Acoustic Sensor

Matsushita Electric Introduces MEMS Microphone

Colibrys Unveils SF2005 Seismic Sensor

STMicroelectronics Launches LIS244AL

Microvision Unveils New ROV ™ Scanner

IntelliSense Unveils Latest Version of IntelliSuite v8.2 Software

GTI Launches MEMS-focused Tool

Analog Releases ADIS16250 Gyroscope

Coventor Introduces SEMulator3D

Nintendo Incorporates ADXL330 to Enhance Gaming Experience

Source Audio and Analog Devices Unveil New Products

Gamma Solutions Releases Intermec 700 Series

Semtech Launches SX8722 a New Data Acquisition Device

Freescale Semiconductor Introduces Highly Sensitive Sensors

XACTIX and STS Unveils Oriented Xenon Difluoride Silicon Etch Systems

Siargo Launches Low Power MEMS Fuel Cell Sensors

Veeco Launches Automated Wyko NT3300 Optical Profiler

JDSU Unveils Novel MEMS Optical Product

Akustica Introduces the First CMOS MEMS Single-Chip Microphone

Analog Devices Launches 3-Axis MEMS Accelerometer

Boston Micromachines Introduces MEMS mirror

GenISys Releases Layout LAB

Apogee’s Sensilica™ Makes a Debut

Microfabrica and MOSIS Introduce MEMS FAB Services

Analog Devices Rolls out the New ADXL330 Accelerator

Knowles Acoustics Launches New Range of Silicon Microphones

Honeywell Launches New MEMS Rotational Rate Sensor

STMicroelectronics Expands 3-Axis Acclerometer Portfolio

Philips Develops Novel MEMS Devices

Analog Devices Extends Portfolio of Low-g MEMS

Intermec Introduces the Use of MEMS Nanotechnology to Supply Chain Equipment

Knowles Launches Digital SiSonic SMD Microphones

Omron Unveils D6F-50A5-000, D6F-20A5-000 and D6F-10A5-000

Siemens Develops Silicon-Based MEMS Devices

LIGHTCONNECT Launches MEMs Dynamic Channel Equalizer

Intermec Technologies Launches EXCELerate™

MEMSCAP Introduces TP3100 Integrated Pressure Module

Coventor Introduces Automotive Design Tool Sets

Coventor Releases 3D Emulation Tool

Discera Unveils Tunable 1.6-GHz MEMS Oscillator

High-Precision Resist Applicator from Ushio

Anritsu Develops MEMs-based Technology for OSA Modules

Toshiba Launches a MEMS-Based Pump for Fuel Cells

Coventor Introduces Automotive “Design Tool Kits”

Sandia Launches Inchworm MEMs Device

Chromux Introduces MEMS Switches

STMicroelectronics Wins Laurels for MEMS- based Accelerometer

Freescale Semiconductor Releases Dual-Axis Sensors

Coventor Launches CoventorWare™ 2004 MEMS Design Software Suite

Analog Devices Unveils ADXL32x Line of iMEMS® Accelerometers

MEMSCAP Rolls Out MEMSMASTER V2.2

PHS MEMS Rolls-out Custom Integrated Passive Devices (IPD)

Analog Devices Inc. Releases ADXL203 iMEMS® Accelerometer

Colibrys Introduces Novel Range of MEMS Accelerometers, SMD MS 8000 Series

MEMSCAP and DOLPHIN Enter into Partnership for Launch of High-level MEMS Language Solutions

Coventor, Inc., Unveils CoventorWare™ 2003 MEMS Design Software

TT612 Switch From Teravicta Technologies

MEMS Inertial Measurement Unit

MEMSIC, Inc. Offers Ultra Low Noise Accelerometer

S5200 3D MEMS Optical Switch Module from Agere Systems

OMM Unveils Two New Optical Switches

Solus Unwraps TFM Tunable Filters

LightConnect, Inc. the Harbinger for MEMS-based Dynamic Channel Equalizer

MEMS Foundry Services from Olympus Optical Company Ltd

Microlab Launches the Industry-First RF MEMS Latch Switch

Multiple Wavelength MEMS Switch from JDUniphase

MEMSCAP Launches MEMS-based Microwave Filters

Use of MEMS Technology for Squeezing-in Data in Hard Disk Drives

MEMS Technology Used for Sensor Nodes

Ion Optics and Jet Propulsion Laboratory Designs MOEMS

LIGHTCONNECT Unveils MEMS-Based Optical Attenuator

MEMSCAP Offers MEMS Pro V3

STMicroelectronics Launches High-Performance MEMS-based Rotational Accelerometer

MEMSCAP Develops RF-MEMS Device Library

Thin-Film Micromirror Array Displays from Daewoo Electronics

Ziptronix Develops New Process for Encapsulation of MEMS

New Compliant MEMS Technology for MEMS Devices

New Materials in Demand for Integrated-Circuit-Like Processing

MEMS Motion Analyzer System - A Necessity in MEMS Development Labs

8. Recent Industry Activity

Tegal Receives Order for Endeavor AT™ PVD Tool

FDA Approves Cepheid's MEMS-based Test for Meningitis

MEMSIC Establishes R&D Institute for MEMS in China

SAES® and STMicroelectronics to Co-Develop New Gyroscopes

STMicroelectronics Ties-Up with IBM for Developing New Technology

Micralyne Commences Facility Expansion

Micralyne Ties-Up with Polychromix to Develop MEMS-NIR Products

LSI Divests LIS Mobility Products Group

LSI Logic Merges with Agere Systems

Memscap Receives Purchase Order for Delivering Consumer Products

Innovative Micro Commences Getter Deposition Services

mPhase Technologies Establishes AlwaysReady Inc

Boston Micromachines Bags Contract from UCO/Lick Observatory

Semefab Offers UK’s First MNT Open Access Facility

Sumitomo Precision Products Acquires Primaxx

Wolfson Microelectronics Acquires Oligon

DARPA Inks Contract with Georgia Tech

PARC Collaborates with Uni-Pixel

Memscap Launches the New 'Biomedical Sensors' Project

Alcatel Receives Repeat Order for Sensors Tool

pSivida Enters into Partnership for Transdermal Drug-Delivery Systems

LSI Logic Takes Over Metta Technology

Coventor Partners with iSLI for MEMS Development

Surface Technology Bags Order for VPX Pegasus System

SiTime Enters into Partnership Agreement with Jazz Semiconductor

NeoPhotonics Acquires OpTun and LightConnect

LioniX Inks an Agreement with MEMS TC

MEMSIC Establishes Offices in Asia

MEMSIC Inaugurates Design Center in Chicago

Coventor Enters into Partnership with CMC Microsystem

XCOM Selects Innovative Micro for RF Relay Die

STMicroelectronics Opens New Wafer Production Facility for MEMS Devices

SRI International Collaborates with United States-Mexico Foundation for Science

Coventor Enters into an Alliance with MEMS Exchange

Xerox Collaborates with DALSA for MEMS Technology

Innovative Micro Establishes ‘Silicon Biosensor Division’

Innovative Micro Partners with MEMtronics

WiSpry Enters into Partnership with Jazz Semiconductor

Apogee Joins Hands with UMDNJ Laboratory for Research on Medical Device

Measurement Specialties Acquires HL Planartechnik

Silex Starts New Sales Office for North American Operations

Measurement Specialties Takes Over MWS Sensorik

Schneider Electric Acquires BEI Technologies

ISSYS Receives Phase I SBIT Contract from the US Army

Colibrys Bags BAE’s MEMS Solutions Order

SolidWorks Collaborates with Microfabrica and MOSIS

TRONIC’S Microsystems Opens Office in North America

MIG Receives Phase II MEMS CAT Project from DARPA

Eyelit Receives VISUAL*eyes™ MES Software Deal from VTI Technologies

Apogee Technology Reiterates Focus on MEMS

Colibrys Acquires I/O’s Applied MEMS Business

MEMS USA Acquires Bott Equipment and Gulfgate Equipment

MEMSCAP Acquires Optogone

Apogee Acquires MEMs Technology

MEMs USA, Nevada to Acquire MEMs USA, California

French Groups to Merge with RF MEMS Laboratories

Bookham Collaborates with Colibrys

Coventor Partners with Kyocera

Coventor Partners with MEM Research

IMT Bags MEMtronics Development and Manufacturing Contract

MEMSCAP Bags Contract from SEDAT

MEMSCAP Wins Contract from GLIMMERGLASS

MEMSCAP Bags Contract from KNOWLES

MEMSCAP Wins Design In for Cockpit Instruments

Analog Devices Signs Contract with InFocus® Corporation

Lucent Bags Contract from DARPA

Analog Devices Signs Contract with Toshiba

Coventor and DALSA Semiconductor Sign Licensing Deal

Semefab to Establish Production Facility in Scotland

Nanomech Technology Integrates MEMs Technology

PHS MEMS Closes MEMS Operations

MEMSCAP Acquires Opsitech

MEMSCAP Takes Over GalayOr

Coventor Inc Inks a Multi-year Pact with Cadence Design Systems, Inc

BAE Systems Enters into Partnership

Silicon Microstructures Expands MEMS Fab

MEMSCAP Acquires Cronos MEMS Business Unit of JDS Uniphase Corp

IMT Partners with L-3 Communications for MEMS Defense Products

Colibrys and Coventor Sign Pact

Coventor Enters into Manufacturing Partnership with SensFab

Micralyne, Inc. Signs Contract with Kavlico Corporation

MEMSCAP S.A Enters into Agreement with Jazz Semiconductor

Umachines Enters into Licensing Agreement with Sanmina-SCI

Network Photonics Enters into Supply Agreement with Fairchild

Applied MEMS Enters into Joint Agreement with Kistler

MegaSense, Inc. Sets-up New MEMS Wafer Producing Plant

LightConnect Enters into Multiple Distribution Agreements

Generics Group Forms Strategic Alliances with Microsystems Companies

MEMSCAP SA Acquires Capto

Lion Photonix Enters into Agreement with OnStream MST

MEMSCAP Signs Agreement with BL Marketing Services

Coventor, Inc. Enters into Strategic Alliance with BTG

Applied MEMS Inc. Forms Manufacturing Partnership with Coventor Inc

Sandia National Laboratories Form Partnership with Ardesta

MEMSCAP Collaborates with Cadence Design Systems

Zyvex Forms Collaborative Partnership with Standard MEMS

LightPointe Enters into Strategic Alliance with Texas Instruments

Microvision Inc. Enters into Agreement with Walsin Lihwa Corporation

IntelliSense Signs Manufacturing Agreement with Advion BioSciences

Standard MEMS Signs Exclusive Agreement with Telephonics

Motorola Brings Leading Aerospace Technology to the Automobile

Walsin Lihwa Corporation Inks Pact with MEMSCAP

BFGoodrich Signs Production Agreement with Movaz Networks

Analog Devices and Tellium Ink Pact

Coventor Teams Up with Sandia National Labs

PHS MEMS Sets Up New US Subsidiary

IntelliSense Enters into Partnership with MM Solutions

MEMSCAP Enters Into Partnership with La Licorne

Standard MEMS and ZiaSense Partner for New Product Development

Corning Partners with Intellisense

MEMSCAP, Inc. Enters into Agreement with ADC

Analog Devices Enters into Agreement with Onix Microsystems

MEMSCAP, Inc Enters into Agreement with ANSYS

Coventor Teams With Cronos Integrated Microsystems

Standard MEMS Forms BioMEMS Business Group

Standard MEMS, Inc. Starts Joint Venture with Philips Semiconductors

9. Focus on Select Global Players

Agere Systems Inc. (US)

Analog Devices Inc. (US)

Apogee Technology Inc. (US)

BlueBird Optical MEMS Ltd. (Israel)

Colibrys (Switzerland) Ltd (Switzerland)

Coventor Inc. (US)

Dalsa Semiconductor (Canada)

Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation (US)

IMT (Innovative Micro Technology) Inc (US)

IntelliSense Software Corporation (US)

Jazz Semiconductor (US)

Kavlico Corporation (US)

Kistler Instrument Corp. (US)

LSI Corporation (US)

LioniX BV (The Netherlands)

MEMSCAP S.A. (France)

Motorola Inc (US)

Memsic Inc. (US)

Micralyne Inc. (Canada)

NeoPhotonics Corporation (US)

Optiviva Inc (China)

SensFab Pte Ltd (Singapore)

Silicon Microstructures, Inc. (US)

STMicroelectronics (Switzerland)

Texas Instruments Inc (US)

Umachines, Inc (US)

10. Global Market Perspective

Table 3: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Micro-Electromechanical Systems by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includescorresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 4: World Long-term Projections for MEMS Devices by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 5: World 10-Year Perspective for Micro-Electromechanical Systems by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2001,2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 6: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for MEMS in Commercial/Industrial Applications by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific(excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of WorldMarkets Independently Analyzed with Annual Salesin US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 7: World Long-term Projections for MEMS Devices in Commercial/Industrial Applications by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 8: World 10-Year Perspective for MEMS in Commercial / Industrial Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America andRest of World Markets for Years 2001, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 9: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for MEMS in Medical/BioMedical Applications by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific(excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of WorldMarkets Independently Analyzed with Annual Salesin US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 10: World Long-term Projections for MEMS Devices in Medical/BioMedical Applications by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 11: World 10-Year Perspective for MEMS in Medical / BioMedical Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America andRest of World Markets for Years 2001, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 12: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for MEMS in Telecommunications by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 13: World Long-term Projections for MEMS Devices in Telecommunications by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 14: World 10-Year Perspective for MEMS in Telecommunications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2001, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 15: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for MEMS in Computers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 16: World Long-term Projections for MEMS Devices in Computers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 17: World 10-Year Perspective for MEMS in Computers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2001, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 18: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for MEMS in Other Applications by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million forYears 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 19: World Long-term Projections for MEMS Devices in Other# Applications by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 20: World 10-Year Perspective for MEMS in Other Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2001, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 21: World Current & Future Analysis for MEMS Devices by Category - Accelerometers, Gyroscopes, Inkjet heads, Microfluidics, MOEMS (Incl. DMDs), Pressure sensors, and Other* Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2005 through 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 22: World 8-Year Perspective for MEMS Devices by Category - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Accelerometers, Gyroscopes, Inkjet heads, Microfluidics, MOEMS (Incl. DMDs), Pressure sensors, and Other* Markets for Years 2005, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. The United States

A. Market Analysis

MEMS Market - Brief Overview

Shaken by Under Investment in the Tech Sector

Resurging Corporate Profits Boost Sector Confidence

Production Trends

US Sensor Market to Post Sturdy Gains

Product Innovations/Introductions

Product Innovations/Introductions in Recent Past

Recent Industry Activity

Strategic Corporate Developments in Recent Past

Focus on Select Players

B. Market Analytics

Table 23: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Micro-Electromechanical Systems by End-Use Segment - Commercial/Industrial, Medical/BioMedical, Telecommunication, Computers, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 24: US Long-term Projections for MEMS Devices by End-Use Segment - Commercial/Industrial, Medical/BioMedical, Telecommunication, Computers, and Other# Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 25: US 10-Year Perspective for Micro-Electromechanical Systems by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Commercial/ Industrial, Medical/BioMedical, Telecommunication, Computers, and Other Markets for Years 2001, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. Canada

A. Market Analysis

Recent Industry Activity

Focus on Select Players

B. Market Analytics

Table 26: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Micro-Electromechanical Systems by End-UseSegment - Commercial/Industrial, Medical/ BioMedical, Telecommunication, Computers, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales inUS$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 27: Canadian Long-term Projections for MEMS Devices by End-Use Segment - Commercial/ Industrial, Medical/BioMedical, Telecommunication, Computers, and Other# Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 28: Canadian 10-Year Perspective for Micro-Electromechanical Systems by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Commercial/ Industrial, Medical/BioMedical, Telecommunication, Computers, and Other Markets for Years 2001, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. Japan

A. Market Analysis

Market Overview

MEMS Suppliers Eying Consumer Electronics Sector

Development of MEMS in Japan

Product Innovations/Introductions

B. Market Analytics

Table 29: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Micro-Electromechanical Systems by End-Use Segment - Commercial/Industrial, Medical/BioMedical, Telecommunication, Computers, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 30: Japanese Long-term Projections for MEMS Devices by End-Use Segment - Commercial/Industrial, Medical/BioMedical, Telecommunication, Computers, and Other# Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 31: Japanese 10-Year Perspective for Micro-Electromechanical Systems by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Commercial/ Industrial, Medical/BioMedical, Telecommunication, Computers, and Other Markets for Years 2001, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. Europe

A. Market Analysis

Europe - The Research Powerhouse of the World

Leading Developers, Fabs and Contract Manufacturers of MEMS in Europe

Product Developments

B. Market Analytics

Table 32: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Micro-Electromechanical Systems by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia,and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzedwith Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 33: European Long-term Projections for MEMS Devices by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 34: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Micro-Electromechanical Systems by End-Use Segment - Commercial/Industrial, Medical/BioMedical, Telecommunication, Computers, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 35: European Long-term Projections for MEMS Devices by End-Use Segment - Commercial/Industrial, Medical/BioMedical, Telecommunication, Computers, and Other# Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 36: European 10-Year Perspective for Micro-Electromechanical Systems by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2001, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 37: European 10-Year Perspective for Micro-Electromechanical Systems by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Commercial/ Industrial, Medical/BioMedical, Telecommunication, Computers, and Other Markets for Years 2001, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4a. France

A. Market Analysis

Effort of National Organization in MEMS Industry ADEMIS

Product Introductions

Product Introductions in Recent Past

Recent Industry Activity

Strategic Corporate Developments in Recent Past

MEMSCAP S.A. - A Key Player

B. Market Analytics

Table 38: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Micro-Electromechanical Systems by End-Use Segment - Commercial/Industrial, Medical/ BioMedical, Telecommunication, Computers, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 39: French Long-term Projections for MEMS Devices by End-Use Segment - Commercial/Industrial, Medical/BioMedical, Telecommunication, Computers, and Other# Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 40: French 10-Year Perspective for Micro-Electromechanical Systems by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Commercial/ Industrial, Medical/BioMedical, Telecommunication, Computers, and Other Markets for Years 2001, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4b. Germany

A. Market Analysis

Effort of National Organization in MEMS Industry

IVAM NRW e.V

Product Development

Strategic Corporate Development in Recent Past

B. Market Analytics

Table 41: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Micro-Electromechanical Systems by End-Use Segment - Commercial/Industrial, Medical/BioMedical, Telecommunication, Computers, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Salesin US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 42: German Long-term Projections for MEMS Devices by End-Use Segment - Commercial/Industrial, Medical / BioMedical, Telecommunication, Computers, and Other# Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 43: German 10-Year Perspective for Micro-Electromechanical Systems by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Commercial/ Industrial, Medical/BioMedical, Telecommunication, Computers, and Other Markets for Years 2001, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4c. Italy

Market Analysis

Table 44: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Micro-Electromechanical Systems by End-Use Segment - Commercial/Industrial, Medical/BioMedical, Telecommunication, Computers, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 45: Italian Long-term Projections for MEMS Devices by End-Use Segment - Commercial/Industrial, Medical/BioMedical, Telecommunication, Computers, and Other# Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 46: Italian 10-Year Perspective for Micro-Electromechanical Systems by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Commercial/ Industrial, Medical/BioMedical, Telecommunication, Computers, and Other Markets for Years 2001, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4d. United Kingdom

A. Market Analysis

Initiatives of National Organization for MEMS Development

MMA

Recent Industry Activity

Strategic Corporate Developments in Recent Past

B. Market Analytics

Table 47: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Micro-Electromechanical Systems by End-Use Segment - Commercial/Industrial, Medical/BioMedical, Telecommunication, Computers, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 48: UK Long-term Projections for MEMS Devices by End-Use Segment - Commercial/Industrial, Medical / BioMedical, Telecommunication, Computers, and Other# Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 49: UK 10-Year Perspective for Micro-Electromechanical Systems by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Commercial/ Industrial, Medical/BioMedical, Telecommunication, Computers, and Other Markets for Years 2001, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4e. Spain

Market Analysis

Table 50: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Micro-Electromechanical Systems by End-UseSegment - Commercial/Industrial, Medical / BioMedical, Telecommunication, Computers, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales inUS$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 51: Spanish Long-term Projections for MEMS Devices by End-Use Segment - Commercial/Industrial, Medical/BioMedical, Telecommunication, Computers, and Other# Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 52: Spanish 10-Year Perspective for Micro-Electromechanical Systems by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Commercial/ Industrial, Medical/BioMedical, Telecommunication, Computers, and Other Markets for Years 2001, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4f. Russia

Market Analysis

Table 53: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Micro-Electromechanical Systems by End-Use Segment - Commercial/Industrial, Medical/ BioMedical, Telecomm- unication, Computers, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 54: Russian Long-term Projections for MEMS Devices by End-Use Segment - Commercial/Industrial, Medical/BioMedical, Telecommunication, Computers, and Other# Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 55: Russian 10-Year Perspective for Micro-Electro mechanical Systems by End-Use Segment -Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Commercial/ Industrial, Medical/BioMedical, Telecommunication, Computers, and Other Markets for Years 2001, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4g. Rest of Europe

A. Market Analysis

Product Innovation

Product Introduction in Recent Past

Recent Industry Activity

Strategic Corporate Developments in Recent Past

Focus on Key Players

B. Market Analytics

Table 56: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Micro-Electromechanical Systems by End-Use Segment - Commercial/Industrial, Medical/BioMedical, Telecommunication, Computers, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 57: Rest of Europe Long-term Projections for MEMS Devices by End-Use Segment - Commercial / Industrial, Medical/BioMedical, Telecommunication, Computers, and Other# Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 58: Rest of Europe 10-Year Perspective forMicro-Electromechanical Systems by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Commercial/ Industrial, Medical/BioMedical, Telecommunication, Computers, and Other Markets for Years 2001, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5. Asia-Pacific

A. Market Analysis

Market Overview

Asia - Picking up the Trail

Asian Market Gains Impetus

The Chinese MEMS Market

The Indian MEMS Market

Modest Prospects with Promising Applications

Strategic Corporate

Strategic Corporate Developments in Recent Past

Key Players

B. Market Analytics

Table 59: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Micro-Electromechanical Systems by End-Use Segment - Commercial/Industrial, Medical / BioMedical, Telecommunication, Computers, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales inUS$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 60: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for MEMS Devices by End-Use Segment - Commercial/Industrial, Medical/BioMedical, Telecommunication, Computers, and Other# Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 61: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Micro-Electromechanical Systems by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Commercial/ Industrial, Medical/BioMedical, Telecommunication, Computers, and Other Markets for Years 2001, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6. Latin America

A. Market Analysis

Brazilian MEMS Market

Product Introduction

B. Market Analytics

Table 62: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Micro-Electromechanical Systems by End-Use Segment - Commercial/Industrial, Medical / BioMedical, Telecommunication, Computers, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 63: Latin American Long-term Projections for MEMS Devices by End-Use Segment - Commercial / Industrial, Medical/BioMedical, Telecommunication, Computers, and Other# Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 64: Latin American 10-Year Perspective for Micro-Electromechanical Systems by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Commercial/ Industrial, Medical/BioMedical, Telecommunication, Computers, and Other Markets for Years 2001, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7. Rest of World

A. Market Analysis

BlueBird Optical MEMS (Israel) - A Key Regional Player

B. Market Analytics

Table 65: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Micro-Electromechanical Systems by End-Use Segment - Commercial/Industrial, Medical / BioMedical, Telecommunication, Computers, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes correspondingGraph/Chart)

Table 66: Rest of World Long-term Projections for MEMS Devices by End-Use Segment - Commercial / Industrial, Medical/BioMedical, Telecommunication, Computers, and Other# Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 67: Rest of World 10-Year Perspective for Micro-Electromechanical Systems by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Commercial/ Industrial, Medical/BioMedical, Telecommunication, Computers, and Other Markets for Years 2001, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled: 191 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 199)

Canada 4

Japan 11

Europe 39

France 6

Germany 13

The United Kingdom 5

Italy 1

Rest of Europe 14

Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) 9

Middle East 1

Abstract

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Micro-Electromechanical Systems (MEMS) in Millions of US$. The End-use segments discussed include Commercial/Industrial, Medical/Biomedical, Telecommunication, Computers, and Others. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2001 through 2015. The report profiles 191 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Agere Systems, Inc., Analog Devices, Inc., Apogee Technology Inc., BlueBird Optical MEMS Ltd., Colibrys Ltd., Coventor, Inc., Dalsa Semiconductor, Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation, IMT Inc., IntelliSense Corporation, Jazz Semiconductor, Kavlico Corporation, Kistler Instrument Corp., LSI Corporation, LioniX BV, MEMSCAP S.A., Motorola Inc., Memsic Inc., Micralyne Inc., NeoPhotonics Corporation, Optiviva Inc., SensFab Pte Ltd., Silicon Microstructures, Inc., STMicroelectronics, Texas Instruments Inc., and Umachines, Inc. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.


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