New TMR Report Explores Impact of COVID-19 Outbreak on Signal Diode Industry Share

June 16, 2021

Signal diodes are the non-linear semiconductor devices used in electronic circuits where high frequencies or small current are required. They are made to carry up to several kilo ampere (kA) of current under forward bias and are bale to block the KV when reverse biased.
Signal diodes are also called point contact diode, switching diode, and glass passivized diode, and are smaller is size as compared to other types of diodes. The signal diode is enclosed in a glass like structure to protect the PN junction.
A signal diode has a red and black color band at one end of the diode to identify the cathode terminal. Small signal diodes are characterized by low power and current ratings. These signal diodes have various applications in digital communications and signal processing. Signal diodes are used in snubbing circuit, switching operations, high speed data lines, and other I/O parallel connected ports.
To overcome the space requirement on the digital circuit boards, the signal diodes are connected in parallel mode, creating an array known as small signal diode arrays. The signal diodes are enclosed in a single line or double line package that features from around 4 to 14 diodes and offers common anode and cathode configurations.

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The major driver that supports the global signal diode market is the compact size of the diode and the ease of manufacturing of the diodes.
The other parameters that support the growth of the signal diode market are low forward and reverse resistance, and low junction capacitance.
The consumer electronics industry is projected to witness fast growth during the forecast period. Rising adoption of signal diodes in electronic circuits to use in various electronic products such as TVs, musical systems, computers, and other power electronic applications is expanding the growth of the market.
However, manufacturers of compact electronic devices face restrictions of the board space, thus giving rise to the requirement for packaging technology, boosting the growth of the signal diode market.

In terms of region, the global signal diode market can be divided into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South America.
Asia Pacific held the largest market share and is expected to witness fast growth during the forecast period. Countries such as China, India, Japan, and South Korea are dominating the market. This is owing to the massive presence of various leading signal diode manufacturing companies across the region. Also, a growing market for consumer electronics and increasing adoption of consumer electronics products such as TVs, computers, and media players is driving the growth of the market.
North America followed by Europe is expected to witness fast growth in the market during the forecast period. The US, Canada, UK, Germany, and France are dominating the market in the respective regions. Growing technological advancements, rising demand for electronic products, and rising investment in research and development activities in the field of diodes is propelling the growth of the market.