Gate Driver Integrated Circuit (IC) Market Report 2026

The gate driver integrated circuit (ic) market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.57 billion in 2025 to $1.65 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of power electronics in industrial systems, increasing use of mosfet and igbt devices, demand for efficient power conversion, expansion of motor drive applications, early adoption of automation technologies.

The gate driver integrated circuit (ic) market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.04 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rapid growth of electric vehicles, increasing adoption of renewable energy inverters, rising deployment of wide bandgap semiconductors, expansion of smart industrial equipment, advancements in high frequency power switching. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of gate driver ics in electric powertrains, growing demand for high speed and high voltage gate drivers, rising integration of sic and gan compatible gate driver ics, expansion of isolated gate driver solutions for safety critical systems, increasing focus on integrated protection and diagnostics features.

The growth of the gate driver integrated circuit (IC) market is anticipated to be driven by the increasing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). This rise in EV adoption is supported by advancements in battery technology, favorable government policies, increased environmental awareness, and the expansion of charging infrastructure. Gate driver integrated circuits are crucial in electric vehicles as they control the power transistors within the vehicle's power electronics, enabling efficient and precise management of electric motor operations and battery systems. For example, in April 2024, the International Energy Agency, a France-based autonomous organization, reported that nearly 14 million new electric cars were registered globally in 2023. This brings the total number of electric cars to 40 million, marking a 35% year-on-year increase with 3.5 million more sales compared to 2022. As a result, the growing adoption of EVs is fueling the expansion of the gate driver integrated circuit market.

Leading companies in the gate driver integrated circuit market are focusing on developing advanced products, such as gate driver ICs with embedded microcontrollers, to provide sensorless control of three-phase brushless DC motors. These ICs combine gate-driving functions with a microcontroller unit, offering enhanced control and monitoring capabilities for power transistors in electronic systems. For instance, in March 2024, Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation, a Japan-based electronics company, introduced the SmartMCD Series of gate driver ICs featuring an embedded microcontroller. The first product in this series, the TB9M003FG, is designed for sensorless control of motors used in automotive applications, including water and oil pumps, fans, and blowers.

In October 2023, Infineon Technologies AG, a Germany-based semiconductor manufacturing company, acquired GaN Systems Inc. for $830 million. This acquisition integrates GaN Systems' extensive range of GaN-based power conversion solutions into Infineon's product offerings, expanding its portfolio to include a broader array of discrete and integrated power solutions, drivers, and controllers. GaN Systems Inc. is known for its development of GaN-based solutions for power conversion.

Major companies operating in the gate driver integrated circuit (ic) market are Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Broadcom Inc., Toshiba Corporation, Texas Instruments Incorporated, STMicroelectronics NV, Infineon Technologies AG, NXP Semiconductors N.V., Analog Devices Inc., Renesas Electronics Corporation, ON Semiconductor Corporation, Microchip Technology Incorporated, Rohm Semiconductor, Vishay Intertechnology, Maxim Integrated, Littelfuse Inc., Diodes Incorporated, Silicon Laboratories, Allegro MicroSystems, Semtech, Power Integrations, IXYS Corporation, Dialog Semiconductor.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs have impacted the gate driver ic market by increasing the cost of imported semiconductor wafers, packaging materials, and precision manufacturing equipment used in power electronics. These impacts have raised production costs and affected pricing, particularly for automotive and industrial applications in asia pacific and europe where semiconductor supply chains are highly globalized. SiC and GaN based gate driver segments have been more affected due to specialized material sourcing. However, tariffs have also encouraged regional semiconductor manufacturing, local sourcing strategies, and increased investment in domestic power electronics ecosystems.

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A gate driver integrated circuit (IC) is a semiconductor component that provides the necessary voltage and current to control the gate of power transistors, ensuring efficient and precise switching in electronic systems. These ICs are used to enhance the performance and reliability of power management by enabling effective control of high-power transistors.

The primary types of gate driver integrated circuits (ICs) are metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs) and insulated-gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs). A MOSFET is a type of transistor used for amplifying or switching electronic signals, known for its high efficiency and low power consumption. It functions by varying the electrical conductivity of a channel between the source and drain terminals, controlled by a voltage applied to the gate terminal. The semiconductor materials used in these ICs include silicon (Si), silicon carbide (SiC), and gallium nitride (GaN). These ICs can be attached through various methods, such as in-chip and discrete, and utilize different isolation techniques, including magnetic isolation, capacitive isolation, and optical isolation. They are applied in residential, industrial, and commercial settings.Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the gate driver integrated circuit (IC) market in 2025. The regions covered in the gate driver integrated circuit (ic) market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the gate driver integrated circuit (ic) market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The gate driver integrated circuit (IC) market consists of sales of half-bridge gate drivers, three-phase gate drivers, smart gate drivers, and optocoupler-based gate drivers. 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.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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