- A tunnel diode is a semiconductor junction diode, which is heavily doped with impurities. Its I-V curve has an area with negative resistance. It is designed to attain quick operation in the region with microwave frequency.
- Tunnel diode detectors are used to detect and amplify small oscillations of high frequency
- Tunnel diode detectors are designed to offer excellent noise parameters, low power dissipation, and low noise coefficient.
- Tunnel diode detectors are employed for amplification of various systems such as signal broadband amplifiers, mobile microwave equipment, high-speed pulse systems, and electronic logic circuits
- These detectors are used in RADAR and sonar systems and various end-use sectors such as aerospace & defense and telecommunications
Key Drivers of Global Tunnel Diode Detectors Market
- The global tunnel diode detectors market is expected to expand at a rapid pace during the forecast period, owing to increasing demand for tunnel diode detectors for use in several applications in the aerospace & defense industry
- Tunnel diodes are resistant to effects of high temperature and radioactivity. Hence, they are used in modern military equipment. These are also used in nuclear magnetic resource machines. This factor is expected to fuel the global tunnel diode detectors market during the forecast period.
- Companies operating in the global tunnel diode detectors market are investing to expand their product portfolios as well as distribution networks. They have adopted strategies such as mergers and acquisitions, development of new products, joint ventures, and expansions to meet the increasing demand for tunnel diode detectors in different regions.
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Telecommunication Segment to Witness Attractive Opportunities
- Tunnel diode detectors are increasingly being used in the telecommunication industry, largely in satellite communication equipment
- Moreover, tunnel diode detectors can be utilized in nuclear sonars, RADARs, and magnetic resource machines
- Moreover, leading manufacturers of tunnel diode detectors are planning to increase investments in the research and development of advanced tunnel diode detectors. These factors are expected to drive the demand for tunnel diode detectors during the forecast period.
Sensitivity of Tunnel Diode Detectors
- Tunnel diode detectors are highly sensitive tangentially. This is expected to limit the usage of tunnel diode detectors in several applications during the forecast period.
- However, the recent research on tunnel diode detectors is expected to lead to innovation of new products in the near future. This factor is projected to fuel the global tunnel diode detectors market during the forecast period.
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North America to Hold a Major Share of Global Tunnel Diode Detectors Market
- North America is a leading region of the global tunnel diode detectors market, followed by Europe and Asia Pacific. The U.S. and Canada are key markets for tunnel diode detectors in the region. In terms of demand, these countries account for a major share of the market in the region. Increase in the demand for tunnel diode detectors in North America can be attributed to investments for strengthening defense capabilities in the region.
- In addition to this, the telecommunication industry in Asia Pacific is estimated to witness increase in the demand for tunnel diode detectors during the forecast period
Key Players Operating in Global Market
The global tunnel diode detectors market is highly concentrated, with the top manufacturers accounting for approximately 25%–35% of the market share. A few of the key players operating in the global tunnel diode detectors market are:
- Advanced Microwave Inc.
- Planar Monolithics Industries, Inc.
- Eclipse Microwave
- Atlantic Microwave Ltd
- Krytar, Inc.
- M Pulse Microwave Inc.
- RLC Electronics, Inc.
- Tony Chapman Electronics Ltd.
- Cobham plc.
- Ommic S.A.
