Focus on the World Micro-Electromechanical Systems (MEMS) Markets

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World Micro-Electromechanical Systems (MEMS) Markets

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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.

CONTENTS

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1

Disclaimers I-2

Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-2

Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-2

Product Definitions and Scope Of Study I-3

MEMS Devices I-3

Commercial/Industrial I-4

Medical/BioMedical I-4

Telecommunication I-4

Computers I-4

Others I-4

MEMS in Geophysics I-4

Military Applications of MEMS I-4

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Global Market Overview and Analysis II-1

MEMS - A Promising Industry II-1

MEMS Technology-What is it? II-1

A Peek into Global MEMS Market II-1

Positive Forecast for Global MEMS Market II-2

MEMS Industry Outlook II-2

Growth Outshines Global Economic Prospects II-2

MEMS Products Gaining Momentum II-3

Growth Drivers II-4

Product Developments: Driving the Market in Top Gear II-4

RF - A Sunrise Opportunity II-5

MEMS Gaining Popularity in Consumer Electronics II-5

Flash Memory Market, the Ray of Hope for MEMS II-5

MEMS-based Hearing Aids: the Next Revolutionary Medical

Application II-6

Production Capacity - Where it Stands? II-6

Entry of Investors to MEMS Market II-6

Major Players Enter MEMS Industry II-6

Issues and Problems Confronting MEMS Industry II-7

MEMS Commercialization - A Tough Task II-7

Leading Players II-7

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) II-8

Emerging Market Dynamics in Inertial MEMS Industry II-8

2. Market Trends II-9

MEMS Market Witnesses Gradual Shift from Sensor to Non-Sensor Revenues II-9

MEMS Drives Shift from Micro to Nano II-9

Innovation in Full Stream in MEMS Market II-9

Wireless Sector Offers Lucrative Market for MEMS II-9

MEMS Market for Mobile Handsets Foresees Growth II-10

Aerospace and Defense MEMS Market Poised for Growth II-10

MEMS Foundries Strengthen Foothold in the Market II-10

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) II-11

Bio-MEMS Segment - A Potential Market II-11

Bio-Sensors - Market Analysis II-11

Microphones Rise in Popularity II-12

RF MEMS Technology Offers Significant Growth Potential II-12

Miniaturization of Devices Creates Potential Markets for State-of-the-Art Applications II-12

Inertial MEMS Sensors Offer Growing Applications in Automotive Sector II-13

Telecom Companies Show Growing Interest in Optical MEMS II-13

Start-Ups Face Stiff Challenges in Optical MEMS Field II-13

Foundry and Computer-Aided Design Infrastructure to Promote Market Development II-13

Diving Costs to Drive Sales II-14

MEMS: 'Tough' Jobs Ahead II-14

3 - Dimensional Growth II-14

Upwardly Mobile II-14

Major Churn Out II-14

Europe - The Research Powerhouse of the World II-15

Asia - Picking up the Trail II-15

3. Product Overview II-16

Micro-Electromechanical Systems - An Introduction II-16

Special Features of MEMS II-16

Difference Between MEMS and MST Microsystems Technology II-17

Advantages of MEMS II-17

MEMS Devices II-17

Sensors and Actuators II-17

Accelerometers II-18

Inkjet Heads II-18

Digital Micromirror Devices II-18

Gyroscopes II-18

Microfluidic Devices II-18

Micro-Opto-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MOEMS) II-19

Pressure Sensors II-19

RF MEMS II-19

Silicon Microphone II-19

Current Applications of MEMS II-19

Future Potential Applications II-20

4. End-Use Analysis II-21

Commercial/ Industrial Segment II-21

MEMS in Automotive Field II-21

Automotive Airbag Sensor II-21

Industrial Applications II-21

MEMS in Electronics/Consumer Electronics II-21

Select MEMS - Based Consumer Electronic Products II-22

Mighty Chain at Micron Scale II-22

Microactuators Put Colors on Display II-22

Overhead Projection Display II-23

Medical/BioMedical Segment II-23

Bio-Medical Products Based on MEMS Technology II-24

Miniature Medical Pressure Sensors II-24

Biochips II-24

DNA Chips II-25

Lab Chips II-25

Protein Chips II-25

ISSYS and NIST's ATP Enhances Performance of Multi-Drug Infusion Systems II-25

Communications/ Optical Segment II-25

MEMS Improves Network Connectivity II-26

Optical Networking Keeps MEMS Companies on Toes II-26

Major Players II-27

Applications in Live Networks II-27

Dim the Light II-27

Next-Generation Wireless II-28

MEMS Relays Enabled Frequency-agile Filter II-28

MEMS Products for Telecommunications II-29

MEMS Switches Market II-29

MEMS Switches - Product Categories II-29

2-D versus 3-D MEMS II-29

RF Switches II-30

MOMEMS (Micro-optoelectromechanical Systems) II-30

Computers II-30

Inkjet Printer Head - One of the Most Successful MEMS Applications II-30

"Fan-on-a Chip" for Cool Electronics II-31

MEMS for Memory II-31

Other Applications II-32

MEMS in Geophysics II-32

Military Applications of MEMS II-32

Advantages of MEMS II-33

Easy Transferability of Technology II-33

Development Goes Beyond Weapons II-33

Companies Focused on MEMS Products II-34

5. Production Overview II-35

Materials Used in Micromachining II-35

1. Substrates II-35

2. Additive and Film Materials II-36

MEMS Fabrication Methods II-36

I. Photolithography II-36

II. Bulk Micromachining II-37

III. Surface Micromachining II-37

Fusion Bonding II-37

IV. High-Aspect-Ratio Micromachining II-37

MEMS Thin Film Deposition Processes II-38

I. Chemical-Reaction Based Processes II-38

i. Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) II-38

ii. Electrodeposition II-38

iii. Epitaxy II-39

iv. Thermal Oxidation II-39

II. Physical-Reaction Based Processes II-39

i. Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) II-39

ii. Casting II-40

Micro-Fabrication of MEMS and Semiconductors - A Comparison II-40

Semiconductor to MEMS Manufacturing - Shifting Viability II-41

6. Industry Issues and Challenges II-42

Barriers to Infrastructure II-42

MEMS Packaging Issues II-42

MEMS Packaging Goes Hybrid II-42

MEMS Packaging Needs II-43

MEMS Testing Issues II-43

Stiction and MEMS Reliability II-44

Access to Foundries II-44

Design, Simulation and Modelling II-44

Associated Costs II-45

Standardization II-45

Lack of Standards Hinders Growth II-45

7. Research & Development/Product Launches II-46

ICx Photonics Introduces Low Power SensorChip MEMS CO2 4P Gas Sensor II-46

InvenSense Introduces MEMS Based Nasiri-Fabrication Technology II-46

Knowles Acoustics Launches MEMS Based Ultrasonic Acoustic Sensor II-46

Matsushita Electric Introduces MEMS Microphone II-47

Colibrys Unveils SF2005 Seismic Sensor II-47

STMicroelectronics Launches LIS244AL II-47

Microvision Unveils New ROV (TM) Scanner II-47

IntelliSense Unveils Latest Version of IntelliSuite v8.2 Software II-48

GTI Launches MEMS-focused Tool II-48

Analog Releases ADIS16250 Gyroscope II-48

Coventor Introduces SEMulator3D II-48

Nintendo Incorporates ADXL330 to Enhance Gaming Experience II-49

Source Audio and Analog Devices Unveil New Products II-49

Gamma Solutions Releases Intermec 700 Series II-49

Semtech Launches SX8722 a New Data Acquisition Device II-49

Freescale Semiconductor Introduces Highly Sensitive Sensors II-50

XACTIX and STS Unveils Oriented Xenon Difluoride Silicon Etch Systems II-50

Siargo Launches Low Power MEMS Fuel Cell Sensors II-50

Veeco Launches Automated Wyko NT3300 Optical Profiler II-50

JDSU Unveils Novel MEMS Optical Product II-51

Akustica Introduces the First CMOS MEMS Single-Chip Microphone II-51

Analog Devices Launches 3-Axis MEMS Accelerometer II-51

Boston Micromachines Introduces MEMS mirror II-51

GenISys Releases Layout LAB II-51

Apogee's Sensilica(TM) Makes a Debut II-52

Microfabrica and MOSIS Introduce MEMS FAB Services II-52

Analog Devices Rolls out the New ADXL330 Accelerator II-52

Knowles Acoustics Launches New Range of Silicon Microphones II-52

Honeywell Launches New MEMS Rotational Rate Sensor II-53

STMicroelectronics Expands 3-Axis Acclerometer Portfolio II-53

Philips Develops Novel MEMS Devices II-53

Analog Devices Extends Portfolio of Low-g MEMS II-53

Intermec Introduces the Use of MEMS Nanotechnology to Supply Chain Equipment II-54

Knowles Launches Digital SiSonic SMD Microphones II-54

Omron Unveils D6F-50A5-000, D6F-20A5-000 and D6F-10A5-000 II-54

Siemens Develops Silicon-Based MEMS Devices II-55

LIGHTCONNECT Launches MEMs Dynamic Channel Equalizer II-55

Intermec Technologies Launches EXCELerate(TM) II-55

MEMSCAP Introduces TP3100 Integrated Pressure Module II-55

Coventor Introduces Automotive Design Tool Sets II-56

Coventor Releases 3D Emulation Tool II-56

Discera Unveils Tunable 1.6-GHz MEMS Oscillator II-56

High-Precision Resist Applicator from Ushio II-57

Anritsu Develops MEMs-based Technology for OSA Modules II-57

Toshiba Launches a MEMS-Based Pump for Fuel Cells II-57

Coventor Introduces Automotive "Design Tool Kits" II-57

Sandia Launches Inchworm MEMs Device II-58

Chromux Introduces MEMS Switches II-58

STMicroelectronics Wins Laurels for MEMS- based Accelerometer II-58

Freescale Semiconductor Releases Dual-Axis Sensors II-58

Coventor Launches CoventorWare(TM) 2004 MEMS Design Software Suite II-59

Analog Devices Unveils ADXL32x Line of iMEMS® Accelerometers II-59

MEMSCAP Rolls Out MEMSMASTER V2.2 II-59

PHS MEMS Rolls-out Custom Integrated Passive Devices (IPD) II-60

Analog Devices Inc. Releases ADXL203 iMEMS® Accelerometer II-60

Colibrys Introduces Novel Range of MEMS Accelerometers, SMD MS 8000 Series II-60

MEMSCAP and DOLPHIN Enter into Partnership for Launch of High-level MEMS Language Solutions II-60

Coventor, Inc., Unveils CoventorWare(TM) 2003 MEMS Design Software II-61

TT612 Switch From Teravicta Technologies II-61

MEMS Inertial Measurement Unit II-61

MEMSIC, Inc. Offers Ultra Low Noise Accelerometer II-62

S5200 3D MEMS Optical Switch Module from Agere Systems II-62

OMM Unveils Two New Optical Switches II-62

Solus Unwraps TFM Tunable Filters II-63

LightConnect, Inc. the Harbinger for MEMS-based Dynamic Channel Equalizer II-63

MEMS Foundry Services from Olympus Optical Company Ltd. II-63

Microlab Launches the Industry-First RF MEMS Latch Switch II-63

Multiple Wavelength MEMS Switch from JDUniphase II-64

MEMSCAP Launches MEMS-based Microwave Filters. II-64

Use of MEMS Technology for Squeezing-in Data in Hard Disk Drives II-64

MEMS Technology Used for Sensor Nodes II-64

Ion Optics and Jet Propulsion Laboratory Designs MOEMS II-64

LIGHTCONNECT Unveils MEMS-Based Optical Attenuator II-65

MEMSCAP Offers MEMS Pro V3 II-65

STMicroelectronics Launches High-Performance MEMS-based Rotational Accelerometer II-65

MEMSCAP Develops RF-MEMS Device Library II-65

Thin-Film Micromirror Array Displays from Daewoo Electronics II-66

Ziptronix Develops New Process for Encapsulation of MEMS II-66

New Compliant MEMS Technology for MEMS Devices II-67

New Materials in Demand for Integrated-Circuit-Like Processing II-67

MEMS Motion Analyzer System - A Necessity in MEMS Development Labs II-67

8. Recent Industry Activity II-69

Tegal Receives Order for Endeavor AT(TM) PVD Tool II-69

FDA Approves Cepheid's MEMS-based Test for Meningitis II-69

MEMSIC Establishes R&D Institute for MEMS in China II-69

SAES® and STMicroelectronics to Co-Develop New Gyroscopes II-69

STMicroelectronics Ties-Up with IBM for Developing New Technology II-69

Micralyne Commences Facility Expansion II-70

Micralyne Ties-Up with Polychromix to Develop MEMS-NIR Products II-70

LSI Divests LIS Mobility Products Group II-70

LSI Logic Merges with Agere Systems II-70

Memscap Receives Purchase Order for Delivering Consumer Products II-71

Innovative Micro Commences Getter Deposition Services II-71

mPhase Technologies Establishes AlwaysReady Inc II-71

Boston Micromachines Bags Contract from UCO/Lick Observatory II-71

Semefab Offers UK's First MNT Open Access Facility II-71

Sumitomo Precision Products Acquires Primaxx II-72

Wolfson Microelectronics Acquires Oligon II-72

DARPA Inks Contract with Georgia Tech II-72

PARC Collaborates with Uni-Pixel II-72

Memscap Launches the New 'Biomedical Sensors' Project II-72

Alcatel Receives Repeat Order for Sensors Tool II-73

pSivida Enters into Partnership for Transdermal Drug-Delivery Systems II-73

LSI Logic Takes Over Metta Technology II-73

Coventor Partners with iSLI for MEMS Development II-73

Surface Technology Bags Order for VPX Pegasus System II-74

SiTime Enters into Partnership Agreement with Jazz Semiconductor II-74

NeoPhotonics Acquires OpTun and LightConnect II-74

LioniX Inks an Agreement with MEMS TC II-74

MEMSIC Establishes Offices in Asia II-74

MEMSIC Inaugurates Design Center in Chicago II-75

Coventor Enters into Partnership with CMC Microsystem II-75

XCOM Selects Innovative Micro for RF Relay Die II-75

STMicroelectronics Opens New Wafer Production Facility for MEMS Devices II-75

SRI International Collaborates with United States-Mexico Foundation for Science II-76

Coventor Enters into an Alliance with MEMS Exchange II-76

Xerox Collaborates with DALSA for MEMS Technology II-76

Innovative Micro Establishes 'Silicon Biosensor Division' II-76

Innovative Micro Partners with MEMtronics II-76

WiSpry Enters into Partnership with Jazz Semiconductor II-77

Apogee Joins Hands with UMDNJ Laboratory for Research on Medical Device II-77

Measurement Specialties Acquires HL Planartechnik II-77

Silex Starts New Sales Office for North American Operations II-77

Measurement Specialties Takes Over MWS Sensorik II-78

Schneider Electric Acquires BEI Technologies II-78

ISSYS Receives Phase I SBIT Contract from the US Army II-78

Colibrys Bags BAE's MEMS Solutions Order II-78

SolidWorks Collaborates with Microfabrica and MOSIS II-78

TRONIC'S Microsystems Opens Office in North America II-79

MIG Receives Phase II MEMS CAT Project from DARPA II-79

Eyelit Receives VISUAL(i)eyes(TM) MES Software Deal from VTI Technologies II-79

Apogee Technology Reiterates Focus on MEMS II-80

Colibrys Acquires I/O's Applied MEMS Business II-80

MEMS USA Acquires Bott Equipment and Gulfgate Equipment II-80

MEMSCAP Acquires Optogone II-81

Apogee Acquires MEMs Technology II-81

MEMs USA, Nevada to Acquire MEMs USA, California II-81

French Groups to Merge with RF MEMS Laboratories II-81

Bookham Collaborates with Colibrys II-81

Coventor Partners with Kyocera II-82

Coventor Partners with MEM Research II-82

IMT Bags MEMtronics Development and Manufacturing Contract II-82

MEMSCAP Bags Contract from SEDAT II-83

MEMSCAP Wins Contract from GLIMMERGLASS II-83

MEMSCAP Bags Contract from KNOWLES II-83

MEMSCAP Wins Design In for Cockpit Instruments II-84

Analog Devices Signs Contract with InFocus® Corporation II-84

Lucent Bags Contract from DARPA II-84

Analog Devices Signs Contract with Toshiba II-85

Coventor and DALSA Semiconductor Sign Licensing Deal II-85

Semefab to Establish Production Facility in Scotland II-85

Nanomech Technology Integrates MEMs Technology II-86

PHS MEMS Closes MEMS Operations II-86

MEMSCAP Acquires Opsitech II-86

MEMSCAP Takes Over GalayOr II-86

Coventor Inc Inks a Multi-year Pact with Cadence Design Systems, Inc. II-86

BAE Systems Enters into Partnership II-87

Silicon Microstructures Expands MEMS Fab II-87

MEMSCAP Acquires Cronos MEMS Business Unit of JDS Uniphase Corp II-87

IMT Partners with L-3 Communications for MEMS Defense Products II-88

Colibrys and Coventor Sign Pact II-88

Coventor Enters into Manufacturing Partnership with SensFab II-88

Micralyne, Inc. Signs Contract with Kavlico Corporation II-89

MEMSCAP S.A Enters into Agreement with Jazz Semiconductor II-89

Umachines Enters into Licensing Agreement with Sanmina-SCI II-90

Network Photonics Enters into Supply Agreement with Fairchild II-90

Applied MEMS Enters into Joint Agreement with Kistler II-90

MegaSense, Inc. Sets-up New MEMS Wafer Producing Plant II-91

LightConnect Enters into Multiple Distribution Agreements II-91

Generics Group Forms Strategic Alliances with Microsystems Companies II-91

MEMSCAP SA Acquires Capto II-91

Lion Photonix Enters into Agreement with OnStream MST II-92

MEMSCAP Signs Agreement with BL Marketing Services II-92

Coventor, Inc. Enters into Strategic Alliance with BTG II-92

Applied MEMS Inc. Forms Manufacturing Partnership with Coventor Inc. II-93

Sandia National Laboratories Form Partnership with Ardesta II-93

MEMSCAP Collaborates with Cadence Design Systems II-93

Zyvex Forms Collaborative Partnership with Standard MEMS II-93

LightPointe Enters into Strategic Alliance with Texas Instruments II-94

Microvision Inc. Enters into Agreement with Walsin Lihwa Corporation II-94

IntelliSense Signs Manufacturing Agreement with Advion BioSciences II-94

Standard MEMS Signs Exclusive Agreement with Telephonics II-95

Motorola Brings Leading Aerospace Technology to the Automobile II-95

Walsin Lihwa Corporation Inks Pact with MEMSCAP II-95

BFGoodrich Signs Production Agreement with Movaz Networks II-96

Analog Devices and Tellium Ink Pact II-96

Coventor Teams Up with Sandia National Labs II-96

PHS MEMS Sets Up New US Subsidiary II-96

IntelliSense Enters into Partnership with MM Solutions II-97

MEMSCAP Enters Into Partnership with La Licorne II-97

Standard MEMS and ZiaSense Partner for New Product Development II-97

Corning Partners with Intellisense II-98

MEMSCAP, Inc. Enters into Agreement with ADC II-98

Analog Devices Enters into Agreement with Onix Microsystems II-98

MEMSCAP, Inc Enters into Agreement with ANSYS II-99

Coventor Teams With Cronos Integrated Microsystems II-99

Standard MEMS Forms BioMEMS Business Group II-99

Standard MEMS, Inc. Starts Joint Venture with Philips Semiconductors II-100

9. Focus on Select Global Players II-101

Agere Systems Inc. (US) II-101

Analog Devices Inc. (US) II-101

Apogee Technology Inc. (US) II-102

BlueBird Optical MEMS Ltd. (Israel) II-102

Colibrys (Switzerland) Ltd (Switzerland) II-102

Coventor Inc. (US) II-103

Dalsa Semiconductor (Canada) II-104

Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation (US) II-104

IMT (Innovative Micro Technology) Inc (US) II-105

IntelliSense Software Corporation (US) II-105

Jazz Semiconductor (US) II-105

Kavlico Corporation (US) II-105

Kistler Instrument Corp. (US) II-106

LSI Corporation (US) II-106

LioniX BV (The Netherlands) II-106

MEMSCAP S.A. (France) II-107

Motorola Inc (US) II-107

Memsic Inc. (US) II-107

Micralyne Inc. (Canada) II-108

NeoPhotonics Corporation (US) II-108

Optiviva Inc (China) II-108

SensFab Pte Ltd (Singapore) II-108

Silicon Microstructures, Inc. (US) II-109

STMicroelectronics (Switzerland) II-109

Texas Instruments Inc (US) II-110

Umachines, Inc (US) II-110

10. Global Market Perspective II-111

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) II-111

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) II-112

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) II-113

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