Microcontroller Unit Market Size, Share, Opportunities, And Trends By Configuration (8-bit, 16-bit, 32-bit), By Application (Automotive, Consumer Electronics, Healthcare, Aerospace and defense, Others), And By Geography - Forecasts From 2023 To 2028

Description

Microcontroller Unit Market Size:

The Microcontroller Unit Market is expected to grow from USD 23.941 billion in 2025 to USD 36.904 billion in 2030, at a CAGR of 9.04%.

Microcontroller Unit Market Overview:

A microcontroller is a type of processor that consists of memory, a CPU, and an input/output peripheral on a single integrated circuit. Microcontrollers are most commonly found in devices that demand a high level of human control. The rising competition in the sector has resulted in a low product price, which will drive demand for microcontrollers.

The increased awareness of smart energy management, as well as the introduction of smart grids, is likely to drive up MCU demand. Recent improvements in the automobile business are attributed to factors such as quick developments and innovations in the automotive sector due to the widespread use of the Internet of Things (IoT). Furthermore, an increase in the trend of working with automated machinery and equipment, a surge in the scope of electronic products, and technological advancements drive the demand to develop new products and solutions.

Microcontroller Unit Market Drivers:

• Growth will be aided by the increased deployment of robots and machine learning in industrial applications.

Increased use of automated machinery and equipment, an exponential expansion in the breadth of electronic products, and technological advancements drive the demand for the creation of cutting-edge products and solutions. Furthermore, the increasing demand for flexibility and agility in the industrial ecosystem is predicted to provide profitable prospects for the future expansion of the microcontroller sector. For instance, Texas Instruments announced a new line of high-performance microcontroller units, the Sitara AM2x MCUs, in July 2021 to address the growing number of industrial applications that demand high performance and more memory. Fast computations combined with the MCU's internal memory improve a robot's precision and speed of movement, resulting in increased productivity.

The MCU has also developed substantially over the previous few decades, owing to the growth of edge devices. They are at the heart of many of today's edge applications to navigate the complicated environment of power, performance, and security requirements, as well as connectivity possibilities. A new class of MCUs must be created for the next generation of intelligent applications, balancing overall system cost and energy efficiency. For instance, In June 2022, NXP introduced the new MCX portfolio of microcontrollers for the next era of advanced industrial and IoT edge computing. The new MCX microcontroller family is designed to drive innovation in smart homes, smart factories, smart cities, and a wide range of upcoming industrial and IoT edge applications. This integrated service enables developers to maximize software reuse throughout the portfolio to accelerate development.

Microcontroller Unit Market Segmentation Analysis:

• The automobile industry will have the largest share in terms of applicability.

Incorporating cutting-edge technology in the automobile industry has pushed the use of semiconductors and microcontrollers. The number and complexity of comfort features and other body functions in cars are constantly increasing as drivetrain electrification, and advanced driver-aid systems change how we travel. Infineon Technologies AG released the Traveo II Body microcontroller to the public to meet this issue in October 2020. This product family caters to a wide range of automotive applications, such as body control modules, door, window, sunroof, and seat control units, as well as in-cabin smartphone terminals and wireless charging units.

Furthermore, Infineon's AURIX, which debuted in January 2021, has established itself as the first-choice automotive architecture for high-growth and safety-critical applications such as powertrain, safety, assisted and autonomous driving, and domain or zone control. Given the increasing vehicle complexity and the enablement of AI implementations, the AURIX TC4x ecosystem has received much attention for providing a quick time-to-market and ease of use. As a result, demand and income for AURIX microcontrollers are predicted to increase significantly in the next decade.

• Microcontrollers with 32-bit configurations have a wide range of applications.

During the anticipated timeframe, the 32-bit category is expected to increase fastest. 32-bit MCUs have more processing power and utilize less electricity than their predecessors. Furthermore, the growing popularity of 32-bit MCUs as unit prices fall will likely propel the market even further. STMicroelectronics, for example, began volume production of its lowest-cost 32-bit microcontroller, the STM32C0, in January 2023. ST intends to use the new STM32C0 family in devices such as home appliances, industrial pumps, fans, and smoke detectors traditionally served by simpler 8-bit and 16-bit MCUs. Due to its special technology needs, the automobile industry also extensively uses 32-bit microcontrollers. For instance, in April 2021, Nuvoton introduced a new range of Arm Cortex-M0 NUC131U 32-bit microcontrollers for automotive applications, with speeds up to 50 MHz, AEC-Q100 Grade 2 qualification, and a built-in Controller Area Network (CAN) 2.0 B interface. Automotive body control, automotive CAN modules, on-vehicle diagnostic systems (OBD), dashboard control, and automotive lighting applications may benefit from high performance, dependability, and immunity.

Microcontroller Unit Market Geographical Outlook:

• China is anticipated to have the Asia Pacific region's fastest growth rate.

Asia Pacific has developed as a major semiconductor manufacturing and semiconductor-based device hub. Some of the most renowned electronics and automobile manufacturing companies are located here. As a result, the field contributes considerably through diverse microcontroller applications such as automotive, industrial automation, pharmaceutical, consumer electronics, robotics, and other end-user sectors.

China is one of the major manufacturing giants in the region, with a significant number of manufacturing units operating in a variety of industries. Recently, China has been focusing on encouraging the domestic production of microcontrollers. For example, Shanghai-based start-up ChipON Micro-Electronics Co. Ltd., a chip designer for microcontrollers, announced in March 2021 that it had acquired a $46 million B round of financing led by China Fortune-Tech Capital and SAIC Hengxu. 

Microcontroller Unit Market Segments:

• By Type
  • 8-Bit
  • 16-Bit
  • 32-Bit
• By Application
  • Robotics
  • Electronic Appliance
  • Medical Equipment
  • Vehicle Control System
  • Others
• By End-User
  • Automotive
  • Consumer Electronics
  • Medical & Healthcare
  • Aerospace & Defense
  • Manufacturing
  • Others
• By Geography
  • North America
    • USA
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • South America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Others
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • France
    • United Kingdom
    • Italy
    • Others
  • Middle East and Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • Others
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • India
    • Japan
    • South Korea
    • Indonesia
    • Taiwan
    • Others

Table Of Contents

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 

2. MARKET SNAPSHOT

2.1. Market Overview

2.2. Market Definition

2.3. Scope of the Study

2.4. Market Segmentation

3. BUSINESS LANDSCAPE 

3.1. Market Drivers

3.2. Market Restraints

3.3. Market Opportunities 

3.4. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

3.5. Industry Value Chain Analysis

3.6. Policies and Regulations 

3.7. Strategic Recommendations 

4. TECHNOLOGICAL OUTLOOK

5. MICROCONTROLLER UNIT MARKET BY TYPE

5.1. Introduction

5.2. 8-Bit

5.3. 16-Bit

5.4. 32-Bit

6. MICROCONTROLLER UNIT MARKET BY APPLICATION

6.1. Introduction

6.2. Robotics

6.3. Electronic Appliance

6.4. Medical Equipment

6.5. Vehicle Control System

6.6. Others

7. MICROCONTROLLER UNIT MARKET BY END-USER

7.1. Introduction

7.2. Automotive

7.3. Consumer Electronics

7.4. Medical & Healthcare

7.5. Aerospace & Defense

7.6. Manufacturing

7.7. Others

8. MICROCONTROLLER UNIT MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY

8.1. Introduction

8.2. North America

8.2.1. USA

8.2.2. Canada

8.2.3. Mexico

8.3. South America

8.3.1. Brazil

8.3.2. Argentina

8.3.3. Others

8.4. Europe

8.4.1. Germany

8.4.2. France

8.4.3. United Kingdom

8.4.4. Italy

8.4.5. Others

8.5. Middle East and Africa

8.5.1. Saudi Arabia

8.5.2. UAE

8.5.3. Others

8.6. Asia Pacific

8.6.1. China

8.6.2. India

8.6.3. Japan

8.6.4. South Korea

8.6.5. Indonesia

8.6.6. Taiwan

8.6.7. Others

9. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND ANALYSIS

9.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis

9.2. Market Share Analysis

9.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations

9.4. Competitive Dashboard

10. COMPANY PROFILES

10.1. Infineon Technologies AG 

10.2. Microchip Technology Inc

10.3. NXP Semiconductor NV 

10.4. STMicroelectronics NV 

10.5. Texas Instruments Inc 

10.6. Intel Corporation

10.7. Onsemi

10.8. Toshiba Corporation 

10.9. Renesas Electronics  

10.10. ROHM Co., Ltd.

11. APPENDIX

11.1. Currency 

11.2. Assumptions

11.3. Base and Forecast Years Timeline

11.4. Key benefits for the stakeholders

11.5. Research Methodology 

11.6. Abbreviations 

LIST OF FIGURES

LIST OF TABLES

Companies Profiled

Infineon Technologies AG 

Microchip Technology Inc

NXP Semiconductor NV 

STMicroelectronics NV 

Texas Instruments Inc 

Intel Corporation

Onsemi

Toshiba Corporation 

Renesas Electronics  

ROHM Co., Ltd.

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