Four companies rule the roost in semiconductor separation tools
Driven by the mobile device market, the companies which dominate the FEOL market are ASML, Tokyo Electron, AMAT and Dainippon
Research and Markets has added Infiniti Research report, "Global Front End of the Line (FEOL) Semiconductor Separation Equipment Market 2014-2018," to its offering.
The analysts forecast the Global Front End of the Line (FEOL) Semiconductor Separation Equipment market to grow at a CAGR of 4.13 percent over the period 2013-2018. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increasing adoption of mobile devices.
The Global Front End of the Line (FEOL) Semiconductor Separation Equipment market has also been witnessing rapid technological advancement. However, the cyclical nature of the semiconductor industry could pose a challenge to the growth of this market.
The key vendors dominating this market space are ASML Holding N.V., Tokyo Electron Ltd., Applied Materials Inc. (AMAT), and Dainippon Screen Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
Other vendors mentioned in the report are Ebara Corp., Canon Inc., Lam Research Corp., Nikon Corp., and Hitachi High-Technologies.
Commenting on the report, an analyst from the team says, the semiconductor industry has always been highly volatile in terms of demand fluctuations. As a result, semiconductor manufacturers are forced to improve the performance and reliability of their offerings.
Furthermore, the regular introduction of electronic devices by OEMs in the end-user market is expected to create a demand for semiconductor-based components to enhance the functionalities of their offerings.
Driven by factors like these, the Global Semiconductor market is expected to witness rapid technological advancements in the next few years, which in turn is expected to compel FEOL semiconductor separation equipment manufacturers to upgrade their products such that they meet the expectations of their technologically advanced customers.
According to the report, one of the main drivers in this market is the increasing adoption of mobile devices. Over the past few years, there has been an unprecedented growth in the usage of mobile devices.
The market for devices such as cell phones, smartphones, notebook PCs, tablets, ultrabooks, and PDAs is increasing among consumers. This increased demand for mobile devices is leading to a consequential rise in the demand for FEOL semiconductor separation equipment, as it is vital for the functioning of mobile devices.
