Yole Développement releases a global analysis on accelerometers and gyroscopes markets, however it can be available in 2 separate reports:

1 - High performances MEMS for automotive, medical, industrial, aeronautic and defence applications
2 - Accelerometers and gyroscopes for Consumer

1 - MEMS MARKET

For high performance MEMS

The high performance MEMS market is expected to achieve a 5% annual growth rate on the 2006-2011 period. Today, it already represents over $1B value market.

High performance inertial MEMS applications are fragmented and thus offer numerous business opportunities for a large set of players (for example product development programs are very dynamic). Expanding market for consumer MEMS
MEMS gyroscopes and accelerometers market increased by 55% from 2005 to 2006 to reach USD 232 M last year. An average 35% CAGR for 2006-2011 periods is expected. The market dynamic mainly comes from accelerometers: about 65% of the total inertial sales by 2011. Consumer applications will progressively take a 40% share of the total inertial MEMS activity by 2011 (including automotive, medical, industrial, aeronautic and defence sectors). 2 - THE STAKES For high performance MEMS
Accelerometers and gyroscopes are established components of the automotive, aeronautic and defence area. High volume of automotive applications is contrasting with defence and aeronautic fields where fewer units are sold but with a higher added value. It is similar for high performance MEMS for medical & industrial (small volume, fragmented applications…).

For consumer electronic
MEMS accelerometers and gyroscopes are emerging at a very fast pace in consumer electronics products. MEMS gyroscopes were widely integrated into camcorders since 1998 to provide optical stabilization features. MEMS accelerometers entered consumer applications in 2003, in large volume, as a protection feature for Hard Disk Drives.
In 2006, Nintendo Wii’s motion sensing remote control gave for the first time, public visibility to inertial MEMS. The new attractive Human Machine Interface from game controls such as the Wii, is even expected to penetrate the cell phone market.

Inertial MEMS are already spread over a wide range of consumer products, with limited volume . The MEMS industry is very excited and confident. Every one’s attention is focused on what will be the next killer application.

3 - MARKET TRENDS

For high performance inertial MEMS, a new market dynamics
The high performance inertial MEMS field nowadays follows three main market dynamics:

1.  Entry of new players: Siemens VDO and Infineon have announced their plan to enter the components market for the Electronic Stability Control application. Recent achievements of new 10°/h grade MEMS gyroscopes open new possibilities of development for the aeronautic and defence field. European companies could become key challengers of the UAV or guided munitions markets for example

2.  Consolidation: the acquisition of Motorola Automotive by Continental last year is highlighting the interest of Tier 1 suppliers in sensor manufacturing.

3.  Diversification strategies: for instance, the slow down of the inertial components demand for automotive that has happened in North America, demonstrates the importance to succeed in industrial and consumer markets (example of VTI)

A consolidation should take place for MEMS in consumer applications

The strong development of MEMS based consumer electronics applications since 2004 is leading the way for an industry consolidation starting in 2007. Some players seem to have already stopped their 3 axis accelerometer product line.

In the mean time, design win have mainly been realized by the TOP6 consumer accelerometers manufacturers. While the Nintendo Wii design win has been attributed to ADI and STM, Sony has not publicly disclose their motion sensor suppliers. An accurate market segmentation to identify new business opportunities Each application fields is detailed (market, technology, players) :

·    Global market evaluation of inertial MEMS applications: component volume in M units, Average Single Price (ASP), and 2006-2011 value forecasts and business trends

·    Description of technologies and products: product specifications, technological trends

• Evaluation of major players market share and potential new entrants

This exhaustive report:

·    Is a central source of information on inertial MEMS

·    Provides you an in-depth look of major drivers and hurdles

·    Analyses the future trends that shape the market in the coming years

• Delves into the main issues of inertial MEMS research & development and precise your market strategy accordingly

Get answers to the following questions:

• What is the market segmentation of consumer inertial MEMS devices?
• Where is the market today and what will be its evolution in the next 5 years?

·    What are the market drivers and main issues per technology or application?

• What are the key players in consumer electronics markets?

·    What are the evolution scenarii of the MEMS inertial industry: New players entry, consolidation, diversification strategies?

An accurate market segmentation of the MEMS accelerometers and gyroscopes applications to identify new business opportunities. Each application of the automotive, aeronautic, defence, medical industrial and consumer fields is detailed (market, technology, players) :

• Global market evaluation of the high performance inertial MEMS applications: component volume in M units, Average Single Price (ASP), and 2006-2011 value forecasts
• Description of the products and technologies: product specifications, technological trends and business trends
• Evaluation of major players market share and potential new entrants

Companies described in both reports
Analog Devices, Bosch Sensortec, Citizen, Freescale, Fujitsu, Fuji Electric, Fuji, Hitachi Metals, Hokuriku Denko, HSG-IMIT, Infineon, Invensense, Kionix, Micro Infinity, Mitsubishi, Murata, Samsung, SONY, STMicroelectronics, VTI Companies described in the High perf report
Alps, Autoliv, BAE, Bosch, Colibrys, Continental, CSRI Elektroprobor, Dalsa, Delphi, Denso, ELOP, Endevco, Epson Toyocom, Honda, Honeywell, Hughes, Imego, Innovative Micro Technology, JPL/Boeing, Kearfott, L-3 Com/IEC, Litef, Measurement, Specialties, Melexis, MEMSIC, MemsSense, Microfabrica, Microsensors, Microstone, NEC, Northrop Grumman, OKI, OMRON, Panasonic, Pioneer, Rafael, Sagem, Sensor Dynamics, Silicon Design, SMI, SSS, Switech / Micro Components, Systron Donner Automotive, Systron Donner Inertial, TEL, Temic, Thales Avionics, Tokymec, Toyota, Tronic’s, X-FAB, Yamaha

Companies described in the consumer report
Apple, Aichi Steel, Asahi Kasei Microsystems, Canon, Epson Toyocom, Gyration, Hitachi Storage, HP, IBM, Kodak, MEMSIC, Maxtor, Microfabrica, Microsoft, NEC, Nintendo, Nokia, OKI, Olympus, Omron, Panasonic, Pioneer, Seagate, Sharp, Toshiba, Vodaphone, Wacoh