Richard Dixon, PhD
In an ironic twist, the terrible disasters that struck Japan and Thailand in 2011 actually helped to expand the market for automotive microelectromechanical (MEMS) sensors and actuators, as car electronic systems makers sought to expand their supply chains to mitigate the risk of supply shortages.
Press Release
January 18, 2012
Apple Inc. in 2011 became the world’s largest purchaser of microelectromechanical system (MEMS) microphones following the tremendous sales growth of iPhones, headsets and most notably...
Market Watch
January 16, 2012
Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) microphones are set to enjoy another blockbuster year in 2012 as the devices find continued strong adoption in many portable electronic...
Press Release
January 9, 2012
IHS has identified a radio frequency microelectromechanical system (RF MEMS) device in a new Samsung cellphone, marking the first known use of such a part in a volume-shipping...
Market Watch
December 14, 2011
Multi-sensor packages or so-called “combo” sensors based on microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) are set to enjoy very robust prospects in consumer and automotive applications...
Press Release
November 30, 2011
Given their capability to improve car safety, convenience and fuel efficiency, semiconductor magnetic sensors used in automotive motors will enjoy fast market growth with revenue...
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iSuppli's MEMS & Sensors market research provides up-to-date, insightful coverage of the consumer, automotive, and high-value markets for MEMS, or microelectromechanical sensors. With the worst of the economic recession behind, the MEMS industry is set to enjoy a turnaround in the next few years from a slew of powerful drivers and potent growth sectors, with new devices and killer applications bringing fresh hopes for the whole MEMS supply chain.

Consumer MEMS: Prospects for MEMS accelerometers, gyroscopes, pressure sensors; trends in multisensor integration; inertial measurements units in consumer products; opportunities for RF MEMS switches; growth prospects for FBAR; MEMS switches in phones; MEMS oscillators vs. quartz; market share by MEMS sensor products and applications.

Automotive MEMS: Impact of economic crisis on automotive MEMS supply chain; impact of automotive sales on MEMS sensor market; performing vs. non-performing segments; successful vs. endangered companies; growth prospects and projected timelines; share of direct vs. indirect TPMS; opportunities in new MEMS markets.

High-value MEMS: Market share for key suppliers of high-value MEMS; drug delivery and MEMS lab-on-chip for diagnostics; wireless sensor opportunities for MEMS suppliers; effects of new regulations on safety, emissions reduction, and energy conservation on MEMS sensors; MEMS switches and relays vs. conventional technologies in tests, instrumentation, defense.