Radiation-Hardened Electronics for Space Application Market - A Global and Regional Analysis: Focus on Platform, Manufacturing Technique, Material Type, Component, and Country - Analysis and Forecast, 2022-2032

Report Highlights

Global Radiation-Hardened Electronics for Space Application Market to Reach $4,761.1 Million by 2032

Market Segmentation:

Segmentation 1: by Platform

• Satellite
• Launch Vehicle
• Deep Space Probe

Based on platforms, the global radiation-hardened electronics for space applications market in the platform segment is expected to be dominated by the satellite platform.

Segmentation 2: by Manufacturing Technique

• Rad-Hard by Design
• Rad-Hard by Process
• Rad-Hard by Software

Based on manufacturing techniques, the global radiation-hardened electronics for space applications market is slightly more dominated by the rad-hard by design segment. Rad-hard by design manufacturing technique is expensive to manufacture, but the components provide extremely robust solutions and the highest radiation hardness rating that can be used for extreme space applications such as deep space missions and satellites.

Segmentation 3: by Material Type

• Silicon
• Gallium Nitride
• Silicon Carbide
• Others

The majority of the radiation-hardened components is made out of silicon because it helps in reducing the size and weight and improves the computation performance from medium to high speed.

Segmentation 4: by Component

• Onboard Computer, Microprocessor, and Controller
• Power Source
• Memory (Solid-State Recorder)
• Field-Programmable Gate Array
• Transmitter and Receiver (Antennas)
• Application-Specific Integrated Circuit
• Sensor

Due to technological advancements, onboard computers, microprocessors, and controllers are expected to be used for new applications requiring increased efficiency, robust, and capable microprocessor technology, resulting in the deployment of highly sophisticated, demanding applications in smaller spaces.

Segmentation 5: by Region

• North America - U.S., and Canada
• Europe - France, Germany, Russia, U.K, and Rest-of-Europe
• Asia-Pacific - China, Japan, India, and Rest-of-Asia-Pacific
• Rest-of-the-World - Middle East and Africa, and South America

Recent Developments in Global Radiation-Hardened Electronics for Space Applications Market

• In June 2020, GSI Technology partnered with NSF Center for space to build cost-effective radiation-hardened and modular computer systems for space-related efforts, from ground-based high-performance computing data centers to deep space missions.
• In March 2021, Mercury systems signed a contract with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory to provide solid-state data recorders for the science mission. The device would be installed in an Earth-imaging spectrometer instrument, which is scheduled to launch in 2022.
• In August 2021, STMicroelectronics collaborated with Xilinx, Inc. to build a power solution for Xilinx radiation-tolerant field-programmable gate arrays (FPGA) with QML-V qualified voltage regulator.
• In April 2021, Exxelia launched a high-performance space-graded resistor that meets the requirements of weapons platforms, modern electronic warfare, and a wide range of space applications.

Demand - Drivers and Limitations

Following are the drivers for the radiation-hardened electronics for space applications market:

• Rising Demand for Radiation-Hardened Electronics Components in the Communication Satellite Segment
• Technological Advancements in Microprocessors and FPGAs

Following are the challenges for the radiation-hardened electronics for space applications market:

• High-Cost Development and Designing Associated with Radiation-Hardened Electronic Components
• Impact of Electronics Components Shortage on the Global Space Industry

Following are the opportunities for the radiation-hardened electronics for the space applications market:

• Adoption of New Materials to Manufacture Space Electronics

How can this report add value to an organization?

Product/Innovation Strategy: The product segment helps the reader understand the different types of radiation-hardened electronics available for deployment in the industries for space platforms, and their potential globally. Moreover, the study provides the reader a detailed understanding of the different radiation-hardened electronics by application (satellite, launch vehicle, deep space probe, and others), manufacturing technique (rad-hard by design, rad-hard by process, and rad-hard by software), material type (silicon, gallium nitride, silicon carbide, and others), and component (onboard, microprocessor and controller, power source, memory (solid-state recorder), field-programmable gate array, transmitter and receiver (antennas), application-specific integrated circuit, and sensor).

Growth/Marketing Strategy: The global radiation-hardened electronics for space application market has seen major development by key players operating in the market, such as business expansion, contracts, mergers, partnerships, collaborations, and joint ventures. The favored strategy for the companies has been contracts to strengthen their position in the radiation-hardened electronics for space applications market. For instance, in January 2022, Cobham Plc signed a contract with Lattice Semiconductor Corporation to qualify and sell radiation-tolerant field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) for satellite and space applications. The collaboration would allow Cobham to address the growing demand for an on-orbit reconfigurable payload system for upcoming satellites.

Competitive Strategy: Key players in the global radiation-hardened electronics for space applications market analyzed and profiled in the study involve radiation-hardened electronic product manufacturers that provide solar cells/arrays, microprocessors, memory, batteries, and power modules. Moreover, a detailed competitive benchmarking of the players operating in the global space radiation-hardened electronics for the space applications market has been done to help the reader understand how players stack against each other, presenting a clear market landscape. Additionally, comprehensive competitive strategies such as contracts, partnerships, agreements, acquisitions, and collaborations will aid the reader in understanding the untapped revenue pockets in the market.