Opto-Isolator Global Market Report 2024

The opto-isolator market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.12 billion in 2023 to $1.24 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.9%. The growth witnessed during the historic period can be attributed to several key factors. These include the early stages of telecommunication development, the expansion of industrial automation, the increased emphasis on safety standards in medical equipment, the growing prevalence of power electronics, and advancements in electronic instrumentation. These factors collectively contributed to the growth and adoption of opto-isolators in various industries during the historical period.

The opto-isolator market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.79 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period is expected to be driven by several significant factors. These include the increasing focus on cybersecurity and data protection, the implementation of smart grid technologies for efficient energy management, the integration of opto-isolators into renewable energy systems, the development of 5G network infrastructure, and the proliferation of IoT (Internet of Things) and smart devices. Key trends projected for the forecast period involve the utilization of opto-isolators in the realm of quantum computing, the emergence of low power consumption devices employing these components, the utilization of application-specific opto-isolators tailored to specific needs, advancements in miniaturization and integration of these components, and the enhancement of data transmission rates facilitated by opto-isolator technology. These trends are anticipated to significantly influence the market landscape and drive its growth in the coming forecast period.

The anticipated rapid expansion of LED lighting is poised to significantly contribute to the growth of the optoisolator market. LED lighting, characterized by semiconductor devices producing visible light when an electrical current flows through them, plays a pivotal role in opto-isolators where LEDs convert electrical input signals into corresponding light signals. As of June 2023, the International Energy Agency (IEA) reported that residential LED lighting sales constituted a substantial 50.5% share in 2022, reflecting a remarkable 46.3% increase from the previous year. Additionally, the lighting efficacy of LED lighting demonstrated an upward trend, increasing from 107 lumens/watt in 2020 to 111 lumens/watt in 2021. This robust growth in LED lighting is a key factor driving the expansion of the optoisolator market.

The increasing demand for electric vehicles is expected to propel the growth of the opto-isolator market. Electric vehicles, propelled by one or more electric motors utilizing energy stored in rechargeable batteries, rely on opto-isolators to provide electrical separation between high-voltage and low-voltage components. This ensures safety and prevents signal interference in the intricate systems of electric vehicles. According to an April 2023 report by the International Energy Agency, the global electric car market witnessed substantial growth, surpassing 10 million in sales in 2022. The percentage of electric cars in overall car sales experienced a notable increase, rising from 9% in 2021 to 14% in 2022. Hence, the escalating demand for electric vehicles stands as a significant driving force behind the growth of the opto-isolator market.

The prevailing trend of product innovation is making significant strides in the optoisolator market, with major companies strategically focusing on the development of novel products to reinforce their market positions. An illustrative instance occurred in May 2021 when Toshiba, a leading Japan-based electronic devices manufacturer, introduced the TLP3910, a photovoltaic-output photocoupler. This slim SO6L-packaged photovoltaic coupler serves the purpose of driving the gates of high-voltage power MOSFETs utilized as isolated solid-state relays (SSR). The TLP3910, a groundbreaking addition, enables the triggering of a high-voltage power MOSFET with just a single unit featuring a minimum open voltage of 14V. Distinguished as Toshiba's inaugural photovoltaic coupler with a minimum isolation voltage of 5000Vrms, the TLP3910 retains the fundamental functionality of the company's existing TLP191B and TLP3906 products. Its application extends to industrial machinery powered by AC400V systems.

Prominent companies in the opto-isolator market are strategically investing in the development of qualified optocouplers, with a specific focus on linear optocouplers to meet the escalating demand in electric vehicle applications and gain a competitive advantage. A linear optocoupler, an electronic component facilitating galvanic isolation and precise linear transfer of optical signals between input and output circuits, has gained prominence. In November 2022, Vishay Intertechnology, a leading US-based manufacturer of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components, unveiled the VOA300, an AEC-Q102-qualified linear optocoupler tailored for the automotive industry. Boasting an industry-leading isolation voltage of 5300 Vrms, the device offers a five times faster response time compared to its counterparts, along with enhanced transfer gain stability and a single-ended output for heightened design flexibility. Designed for application in electric vehicles (EVs), including on-board chargers and traction inverters, the VOA300 ensures reliable and swift data transfers at 1.4 MHz. This facilitates the quick detection of voltage and current ripples for safety mechanisms, such as battery cut-off, ensuring passenger and vehicle protection.

In September 2023, Japan Industrial Partners (JIP), a private equity firm based in Japan, successfully acquired a 78.65% ownership stake in Toshiba for a total of $14 billion. This strategic acquisition enables the JIP-led consortium to potentially acquire the remaining shares from other shareholders. Toshiba, a diversified Japanese corporation operating in electronics, electrical equipment, and information technology sectors, is part of their portfolio and includes products such as Optocouplers.

Major companies operating in the opto-isolator market report are Hirose Electric Co. Ltd., LITE-ON Technology Inc., TT Electronics, Everlight Electronics Co Ltd., Thorlabs Inc., IXYS Corporation, Standex Electronics Inc., Oz Optics, Harwin Inc., Kingbright Company LLC, Broadcom Inc., Osram Opto Semiconductors GmbH, DK Photonics Technology Limited, Toshiba Corporation, Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd., Sharp Corporation, Corning Inc., Amphenol Corporation, Molex LLC, Isocom Components Ltd., Yageo Corporation, Vishay Intertechnology Inc., NTE Electronics Inc., Renesas Electronics Corporation, Plus Opto Ltd., Littelfuse Inc., Diodes Incorporated, Fairchild Semiconductor Co, Bourns Inc., Semtech Corporation.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the opto-isolator market in 2023. The regions covered in the opto-isolator market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the opto-isolator market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

Opto-isolator products can be broadly categorized into two main types such as nonlinear opto-isolators and linear opto-isolators. Nonlinear opto-isolators typically utilize a vertical spring as the negative stiffness element and employ a curved-mount-spring-roller mechanism as the positive stiffness element. These technologies encompass variations such as high-speed, high-voltage, and integrated options, catering to diverse industries including telecommunications, cable TV, military and aerospace applications, industrial motor control, and other relevant sectors. These products are distributed through various sales channels, including direct sales and distribution networks.

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The opto-isolator market consists of sales of photo-transistor optocouplers, photodarlington transistor optocouplers, and photo-triac optocouplers. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.


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