SIC Power Modules Market Size, Share, Growth, and Industry Analysis by Type (Hybrid SIC Modules and Full SIC Modules) By Application (Automotive, Industrial, Aerospace, and Solar) Regional Forecast By 2031

Updated On: 22 April 2024

SIC Power Modules Market Report Overview

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The global SIC power modules market size was USD 405.0 million in 2021, as per our research, the market is expected to reach USD 5184.88 million in 2031, exhibiting a CAGR of 29.04 % during the forecast period.

The global COVID-19 pandemic has been unprecedented and staggering, with SIC power modules experiencing lower-than-anticipated demand across all regions compared to pre-pandemic levels. The sudden rise in CAGR is attributable to the market's growth and demand returning to pre-pandemic levels once the pandemic is over.

The term "SIC power modules" describes a class of semiconductors that performs at extremely high voltages and temperatures and contains silicon and carbon. SIC power semiconductors can be used to create a material that is both strong and extremely hard. SIC power modules can be used in a variety of industries, including telecommunications, energy and power, transportation, and the production of renewable energy. They are mostly taken into consideration since they have wider application areas and greater maximal thermal conductivity characteristics.

SIC power modules are high-frequency power components with a large range of applications in wireless communications. In comparison to a silicon semiconductor, the SIC power modules deliver ten times the dielectric breakdown field strength, three times the thermal conductivity, and three times the bandgap. SIC power modules have dominated the industry thanks to their superior performance and efficiency. The SIC power semiconductor is effective at high temperatures, works at high voltages and currents, and has a low on-resistance. As a result, silicon carbide has been shown to be the best and best combination of semiconductors.

COVID-19 Impact: Halt on Manufacturing Operations to Slower Market Growth

Due to the lockdown and COVID-19 government regulations, which caused manufacturing facilities and services to close, the SIC power modules market noticed a gradual decline in demand. Even public and private development was suspended. Additionally, the sector was impacted by the disruption in the supply chain, particularly for the raw materials required in the production of SIC power modules. In 2020 and the first two quarters of 2021, the global SIC power modules market experienced slow development mostly due to rigorous government regulations for various industries and limitations on commerce and transportation. Due to global regulatory regulations, the production of SIC power modules slowed down.                                  

LATEST TRENDS

"Cooperation of Numerous Organizations to Boost Market Growth"

Numerous businesses and market participants are forming strategic alliances and acquisitions. This collaboration significantly boosts the development of the global SIC power modules market. This cooperation is the product of the partnership, and it turns into a low-cost method for new competitors to acquire access to technology and the market. In a joint venture, two or more companies combine their skills and resources to accomplish a certain objective. The global SIC power modules market growth is influenced favorably by the cooperation of numerous organizations

SIC Power Modules Market Segmentation

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• By Type Analysis

As per the type, the market is classified as follows: Hybrid SIC Modules and Full SIC Modules. The Hybrid SIC Modules segment, which has the highest SIC power Modules market share, dominates the industry.

• By Application Analysis

Based on application, the market is segmented as follows: Automotive, Industrial, Aerospace, and Solar. The automobile industry holds the largest portion, mainly due to the high need for power electronics among automotive industries.

DRIVING FACTORS

"Introduction of SIC Power Semiconductors to Facilitate Market Development"

As a semiconductor material, SIC power modules have many advantageous characteristics. Silicon carbide (SIC) devices have various benefits in applications including inverters, motor drives, and battery chargers, including increased power density, decreased cooling needs, and lower total system costs. These benefits are sufficient to get SIC power semiconductors to the point of high efficiency. SIC devices are able to switch at higher frequencies and increase efficiency because there is less energy to dissipate. Compared to other materials, SIC is more effective, smaller, and lighter, which can result in higher-rated solutions or smaller designs with less cooling power needed. So, one key driver anticipated to fuel the expansion of the global SIC power modules market is the introduction of SIC power semiconductors.

"Penetration of Electric Vehicles to Promote Industry Progress"

The world is transforming really quickly and is moving toward renewable energy. Building electric vehicle infrastructure and increasing demand for electric vehicles are priorities for all industry sectors, market participants, and government agencies. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), there were 16.5 million electric cars on the road in 2021, a large amount compared to 2020 and a tripling in just three years. Sales of electric vehicles surged and doubled in China, kept growing in Europe, and began to pick up in the United States in 2021. This data demonstrates a sharp rise in the market penetration of electric vehicles, which may have a favorable impact on both the environment and the global SIC power modules market. Due to SIC's excellent efficiency at high voltages, batteries may be charged quickly enough to fill a typical car's tank. A rise in 800-volt drive systems is being made possible by silicon carbide power electronics, opening the door for lighter, longer-range electric vehicles.

RESTRAINING FACTORS

"High Cost in Production to Hinder Market Growth"

SIC wafers are semiconductors with superior electrical and thermal characteristics. It is a powerful semiconductor that is suitable for a wide range of uses. It has a very high level of hardness in addition to having good thermal resistance. The production of SIC wafers is fraught with difficulties. Crystalline stacking faults, micro pipes, pits, scratches, stains, and surface particles are the principal flaws that might appear when making SIC substrates. SIC devices, which have been discovered more commonly on 150-mm wafers than on 100-mm wafers, are suffering as a result of these reasons. This is due to SIC's ranking as the third-hardest composite material in the world and its fragility, which makes manufacturing it difficult in terms of cycle time, cost, and dicing performance. It is realistic to assume that even moving to 200-mm wafers will provide substantial problems. In fact, despite an unavoidably increased density of flaws, it will be necessary to assure the same quality of the substrate.

SIC Power Modules Market Regional Insights

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"Increase in Demand to Propel Market Progress in Asia"

There is a good likelihood they will also control the SIC Power modules market on a global scale. Government regulations also align with the potential for growth in the SIC Power modules Market. Due to the presence of both producers and consumers, Asia also happens to be the largest market for consumer electronics. As a result, the region already benefits from a favorable ratio between supply and demand. The SIC Power modules market will be primarily driven by the need for wide bandgap IGBT semiconductors. In terms of the EV and automotive markets, Asia continues to hold the top spot.

"Market Players Focus on New Product Launches to Strengthen Market Position"

Leading players in the market are adopting various strategies to expand their presence in the market. These include R&D investments and the launch of new, technologically-advanced products in the market. Some companies are also adopting strategies such as partnerships, mergers, and acquisitions to strengthen their market position.   

List of Market Players Profiled

• ON Semiconductor (U.S.)
• STMicroelectronics (Switzerland)
• Microchip (U.S.)
• Semikron (Germany)
• Rohm Semiconductor (Japan)
• Fuji Electric (Japan)
• GE Aviation (U.S.)
• Cissoid (Belgium)
• Danfoss (Denmark)
• Hestia Power Inc (China)
• Infineon (Germany)
• Mitsubishi Electric (Japan)
• Cree (U.S.)

REPORT COVERAGE

The report covers overall market aspects, including the market segmentation based on its type and application. The report depicts a diverse group of participants that includes the market and the potential market leaders. Major factors that are expected to drive major growth in the market. The factors anticipated to expand the market share are also included in the report to offer market insights. The estimated growth of the market in the forecast period is also included in the report. The regional analysis is completed to explain the region's dominance in the global market. The factors hindering the growth of the market are discussed in detail. The SWOT analysis of the market is depicted in the report. It contains all-inclusive market details.