Report Highlights
- The global market for chemical vapor deposition (CVD) will increase from $7.0 billion in 2007 to an estimated $7.3 billion by the end of 2008. It should reach $11.8 billion by 2013, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.2%.
- The ion implantation segment will grow at a CAGR of 10.1% between 2008 and 2013 and be worth $4.4 billion by the end of the study period.
- Molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) equipment is expected to reach $475.4 million in 2008. It is projected to grow at an 8.1% CAGR through the end of the forecast period to reach $701.3 million by 2013.
INTRODUCTION
The major objective of this study is to present a comprehensive analysis of these remaining thin film technologies and project their future course.
- Descriptions of various thin film technologies including chemical vapor deposition (CVD), ion implantation and molecular beam epitaxy (MBE)
- Discussion of the advantages and limitations of each technology
- The current market status for CVD, ion implantation and MBE, with trends and forecasts for growth over the next 5 years
- Domestic and international technological issues
- Analysis of the industry's manufacturing capacity and consumption by various regional markets
- Industry structure and company profiles.
Robert H. Moran has written extensively as a research analyst and editor at BCC Research. The topics of his reports range from various deposition technologies to photovoltaics and solid state lighting. Mr. Moran has been writing for BCC Research for more than 20 years. He holds Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania.
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Report Highlights
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The total market for ion implantation equipment, services and materials is estimated at $1.05 billion in 2001 and is expected to rise to $3.41 billion in 2006, an average annual growth rate (AAGR) of 26.6%.
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By contrast, ion implantation equipment and materials shipments both fell by 49% in 2001, the largest declines ever.
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The total market for MBE equipment, services and materials is estimated to be $249 million in 2001, increasing to $1.05 billion in 2006 at an AAGR of 33.3%. Despite economic conditions, MBE equipment and materials shipments increased in 2001.
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Spurring growth are the semiconductor merchant wafer markets. These will grow strongly through the period, particularly for thin-film silicon-on-insulator wafers made by ion implantation.
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By 2006, the service markets for ion implantation and MBE are expected to be nearly as large as the respective equipment markets.
Report Highlights
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The value of worldwide shipments of PVD equipment reached $3.4 billion by 1999. Shipments are forecast to grow in value by 12.7% and reach $3.9 billion by the end of 2000, and at an average annual rate of 11.3% to reach $6.7 billion by 2005.
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The value of materials to be deposited by PVD reached $474.2 million in 1999. It is projected to grow by 13.5% to reach $538.2 million by 2000 and at an average annual rate of 11.9% to reach $943.9 million by 2005.
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The value of PVD services totaled $766.9 million in 1999. They will grow in value by 9.4% to reach $838.9 million by 2000 and at an average annual rate of 9.3% to reach $1.3 billion by 2005.
Report Highlights
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The value of worldwide shipments of CVD equipment reached $3.7 billion by 1999. Shipments are forecast to grow in value by 12.9% and reach $4.2 billion by the end of 2000, and at an average annual rate of 11.0% to reach $7.1 billion by 2005.
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The value of materials to be deposited by CVD reached $450.8 million in 1999. It is projected to grow by 12.7% to reach $508 million by 2000 and at an average annual rate of 10.9% to reach $849.7 million by 2005.
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The microelectronics industry, encompassing semiconductors, components, and flat panel displays represents the largest market for CVD equipment, materials and services. This sector will grow at an AAGR of about 12% through the forecast period. The growth of materials in this market will be led by dielectric and diamond-like films as device geometries continue to shrink and levels expand.
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