Semiconductor Discrete Devices Market size was valued at US$ 31.47 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach US$ 48.93 billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 6.2% during the forecast period 2025-2032
The global Semiconductor Discrete Devices Market size was valued at US$ 31.47 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach US$ 48.93 billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 6.2% during the forecast period 2025-2032.
Semiconductor discrete devices are single-function electronic components that perform essential operations like rectification, switching, and amplification in circuits. These devices include diodes, insulated-gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs), metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs), bipolar junction transistors (BJTs), and thyristors. Unlike integrated circuits, discrete components handle individual functions with dedicated thermal management requirements.
The market growth is driven by accelerating electrification trends across automotive, industrial, and energy sectors, alongside rising 5G infrastructure deployments. However, supply chain disruptions and material shortages pose near-term challenges. Leading players like Infineon and ON Semiconductor are expanding silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) production capacities to address growing demand for high-efficiency power devices in electric vehicles and renewable energy systems. For instance, in Q1 2024, Infineon announced a €5 billion investment to build the world’s largest 200mm SiC power fab in Malaysia.
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The global shift toward electric vehicles (EVs) is creating unprecedented demand for semiconductor discrete devices, particularly power semiconductors like MOSFETs and IGBTs. As automakers accelerate their electrification strategies to meet tightening emission regulations, the average semiconductor content per EV has increased by over 40% since 2018. These components are critical for power conversion, battery management, and motor control systems in EVs. With EV production volumes projected to surpass 30 million units annually by 2030, manufacturers are investing heavily in capacity expansions and next-generation silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) solutions to meet the automotive industry’s stringent reliability requirements.
Industry 4.0 initiatives are driving widespread adoption of discrete semiconductors in factory automation equipment, robotics, and control systems. The increasing deployment of IoT-enabled industrial devices requires robust power management and protection components, with the industrial sector accounting for approximately 28% of total discrete semiconductor demand. Modern manufacturing facilities utilize thousands of discrete devices per assembly line for functions ranging from motor drives to power supplies and protection circuits. As global smart factory investments continue growing at a compound annual rate of nearly 12%, this represents a sustained growth vector for discrete semiconductor manufacturers.
Recent Development
1 Sony May Sell Cellular Chipset Unit
- Sony is exploring the sale of its cellular chipset business, Sony Semiconductor Israel (formerly Altair), which focuses on chipsets for wearables, smart appliances, and IoT devices. The unit generates around $80 million annually and could be valued at approximately $300 million. The move is part of Sony’s strategy to pivot toward its entertainment and financial services divisions
2 India’s Semiconductor Push Accelerates
- The Indian government has approved a major HCL‑Foxconn discrete semiconductor facility near Jewar (Uttar Pradesh), under the India Semiconductor Mission. The plant will produce 36 million display driver chips per month, along with discrete semiconductors, compound semiconductors, silicon photonics, and sensor devices. The ₹3,700 crore (~USD 460 million) project will employ about 2,000 people
List of Major Semiconductor Discrete Device Manufacturers
- Infineon Technologies AG (Germany)
- ON Semiconductor (U.S.)
- STMicroelectronics (Switzerland)
- Mitsubishi Electric (Japan)
- Nexperia (Netherlands)
- Vishay Intertechnology (U.S.)
- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Japan)
- Fuji Electric (Japan)
- Rohm Semiconductor (Japan)
- Renesas Electronics Corporation (Japan)
- Diodes Incorporated (U.S.)
- Littelfuse, Inc. (U.S.)
- Alpha & Omega Semiconductor (U.S.)
- Sanken Electric (Japan)
- Wolfspeed (U.S.)
Regional competition is intensifying, with North American and European companies focusing on high-margin specialized components, while Asian manufacturers leverage cost advantages in volume production. The market’s future trajectory will hinge on technological breakthroughs in wide-bandgap semiconductors and the ability to secure stable supply chains.
Segment Analysis:
By Type
MOSFET Segment Dominates Due to High Demand in Power Electronics and Energy Efficiency Applications
The market is segmented based on type into:
- Diodes
- Subtypes: Zener, Schottky, and others
- IGBT
- MOSFET
- Subtypes: Power MOSFET, RF MOSFET, and others
- BJT
- Thyristor
By Application
Automotive Segment Leads Owing to Rising Adoption of Electric Vehicles and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
The market is segmented based on application into:
- Industrial Control
- Automotive
- Consumer Electronics
- Communication
- Grid and Energy
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