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2030 年可变电容器市场预测:按产品类型、应用和地区分類的全球分析Variable Capacitor Market Forecasts to 2030 - Global Analysis By Product Type (Rotary Variable Capacitors, Vacuum Variable Capacitors, Air Variable Capacitors and Other Product Types), Application and By Geography |
根据Stratistics MRC预测,2024年全球可变电容器市场规模将达16亿美元,预计2030年将达到24亿美元,预测期内复合年增长率为6.4%。
能够手动或自动调整电容的电子元件称为可变电容器。透过移动构成该装置的两个导电板中的一个或两个,可以改变板之间的有效面积和距离。这些板由绝缘材料隔开。由于几何形状和介电特性的变化,电容值会改变。可变电容器可以调节振盪器、滤波器和谐振电路的频率,并且经常用于无线电接收器等调谐电路。
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无线通讯需求不断扩大
先进通讯技术(尤其是 5G 网路和物联网设备)的日益普及正在推动可变电容器市场的显着成长。这些组件对于无线通讯系统中精确的频率控制和调谐至关重要。包括基地台和天线在内的通讯基础设施的扩展,加上连接设备数量的不断增加,正在为射频和微波应用中的可变电容器带来持续的需求。
先进电容器高成本
开发和製造先进的可变电容器,尤其是那些采用 MEMS 技术和专用材料的可变电容器,成本高。这种高昂的製造成本可能会导致组件价格上涨,从而限制市场成长,特别是在价格敏感的应用和新兴市场。对精密工程和品管的需求进一步推高了製造成本,可能限制製造扩张。
不断成长的汽车电子产品市场
电动车市场的快速扩张为可变电容器製造商提供了巨大的机会。汽车应用对高性能电容器的需求持续成长,2023年全球电动车销量将达到1,000万辆,与前一年同期比较成长35%。旨在提高能源回收和缩短充电时间的下一代超级电容的开拓正在创造新的市场机会。
替代品的可用性
固定电容器和积体电路(IC)等替代技术的出现对可变电容器市场构成了威胁。这些替代方案以较低的成本提供类似的功能,并且对于某些应用程式通常具有更高的可用性。如果精密调谐或频率调节不是必需的,工业界可以选择固定电容器,从而减少对可变电容器的需求。由于製造商寻求具有成本效益的替代品来满足应用需求,这可能会限制市场成长。
疫情扰乱了可变电容器行业的供应链和製造活动,导致延误和成本增加。然而,它加速了数位技术和通讯的传播,刺激了对电子设备的需求。由于通讯技术和电子产品的持续进步,疫情后市场呈现强劲復苏。
真空可变电容器领域预计将在预测期内成为最大的领域
由于真空可变电容器在通讯、广播和工业自动化等高频应用的卓越性能,预计在预测期内将占据最大的市场占有率。这些电容器具有低损耗、高电压和长寿命的特点,非常适合要求严格的应用。其市场优势进一步增强,广泛应用于国防、航太、科研等需要精确调节的产业。
家用电子电器产业预计在预测期内复合年增长率最高
在智慧型装置、智慧型手机和穿戴式装置需求不断增长的推动下,家用电子电器产业预计将在预测期内显着成长。随着电子设备变得越来越小,需要小型高性能可变电容器来提高性能和效率。随着消费者寻求功能更丰富的互联设备,对支援无线通讯和讯号调谐的电容器的需求持续增加,从而导致该领域的强劲成长。
由于其强大的家用电子电器和通讯设备製造基础,预计亚太地区在预测期内将占据最大的市场占有率。在电子、汽车和通讯产业扩张的推动下,中国、日本和韩国等国家主导了可变电容器的生产和消费。此外,对5G基础设施和物联网开拓的投资不断增加,进一步增强了该地区的市场主导地位。
由于快速的工业化、技术进步以及对无线通讯系统不断增长的需求,预计亚太地区将在预测期内实现最高的复合年增长率。家用电子电器、汽车电子产品和可再生能源计划的激增正在推动对可变电容器的需求。随着该地区政府优先考虑数位转型和 5G 部署,市场有望加速成长,使该地区成为可变电容器製造商的高潜力地区。
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Variable Capacitor Market is accounted for $1.6 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach $2.4 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.4% during the forecast period. An electronic component with manually or automatically adjustable capacitance is called a variable capacitor. One or both of the two conductive plates that make up this device can move, changing the effective area or distance between them. The plates are separated by an insulating material. The capacitance value is altered by this change in geometry or dielectric characteristics. Variable capacitors enable frequency adjustment in oscillators, filters, and resonant circuits and are frequently used in tuning circuits, including radio receivers.
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Growing demand for wireless communication
The increasing adoption of advanced communication technologies, particularly 5G networks and IoT devices, is driving significant growth in the variable capacitor market. These components are essential for precise frequency control and tuning in wireless communication systems. The expansion of telecommunications infrastructure, including base stations and antennas, coupled with the rising number of connected devices, creates a sustained demand for variable capacitors in RF and microwave applications.
High cost of advanced capacitors
The development and manufacturing of advanced variable capacitors, especially those incorporating MEMS technology and specialized materials, involve significant costs. This high production expense translates to higher component prices, potentially limiting market growth, particularly in price-sensitive applications and emerging markets. The need for precision engineering and quality control further adds to the manufacturing costs, which may limit manufacturing expansion.
Growing automotive electronics market
The rapid expansion of the electric vehicle market presents a significant opportunity for variable capacitor manufacturers. With global EV sales reaching 10 million units in 2023 and showing a 35% year-over-year increase, the demand for high-performance capacitors in automotive applications continues to grow. The development of next-generation supercapacitors for improved energy recovery and reduced charging times creates new market opportunities.
Availability of substitutes
The presence of alternative technologies such as fixed capacitors and integrated circuits (ICs) poses a threat to the variable capacitor market. These substitutes often offer similar functionalities at a lower cost and with higher availability in certain applications. Industries may opt for fixed capacitors when precise tuning or frequency adjustments are not essential, reducing demand for variable capacitors. This could limit market growth as manufacturers explore cost-effective alternatives to meet their application needs.
The pandemic disrupted supply chains and manufacturing activities in the variable capacitor industry, causing delays and increased costs. However, it also accelerated the adoption of digital technologies and remote communication, driving demand for electronic devices. The market showed strong recovery post-pandemic due to continued advancements in communication technology and electronics.
The vacuum variable capacitors segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
The vacuum variable capacitors segment is predicted to secure the largest market share throughout the forecast period due to their superior performance in high-frequency applications such as telecommunications, broadcast, and industrial automation. These capacitors offer low losses, high voltage ratings, and longer service life, making them ideal for demanding applications. Their widespread usage in industries like defense, aerospace, and scientific research, where precision tuning is critical, further solidifies their dominance in the market.
The consumer electronics segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
The consumer electronics segment is projected to witness substantial growth during the projection period, driven by increasing demand for smart devices, smartphones, and wearables. The miniaturization of electronic devices requires compact, high-performance variable capacitors to enhance performance and efficiency. As consumers seek more feature-rich and connected devices, the demand for capacitors capable of supporting wireless communication and signal tuning continues to rise, leading to strong growth within this segment.
The Asia Pacific region is projected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period, owing to its robust manufacturing base for consumer electronics and telecommunications equipment. Countries such as China, Japan, and South Korea dominate the production and consumption of variable capacitors, driven by expanding electronics, automotive, and communication sectors. Additionally, increasing investments in 5G infrastructure and IoT development are further enhancing the region's market dominance.
The Asia Pacific region is projected to achieve the highest CAGR during the forecast period due to rapid industrialization, technological advancements, and growing demand for wireless communication systems. The surge in consumer electronics, automotive electronics, and renewable energy projects is fueling the demand for variable capacitors. With governments in the region prioritizing digital transformation and 5G deployment, the market is poised for accelerated growth, positioning Asia Pacific as a high-potential region for variable capacitor manufacturers.
Key players in the market
Some of the key players in Variable Capacitor Market include Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd., AVX Corporation, TDK Corporation, Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., Penta Laboratories, TRONSER, Inc., Oriental Motor Co., Ltd., Barker Microfarads, Richardson Electronics, Johanson Dielectrics, Olean Advanced Products, ASC Capacitors, Maida Development, Voltronics Corporation, Tusonix Inc., and Sprague Goodman.
In September 2024, TDK Corporation announces the EPCOS B32377G, a new series of three-phase AC filter capacitors in delta connection filled with nonflammable nitrogen gas instead of the soft polyurethane resin used in the existing series. In line with the megatrend of the electrification of mobility and renewable energies, these capacitors suppress harmonic distortions and reduce reactive power at the input and/or the output of inverters.
In February 2024, Murata, a leading manufacturer of passive components, has expanded its line-up of high-Q rated monolithic ceramic chip capacitors (MLCC). Designed for high-frequency module applications such as those used in cellular communication infrastructure, the GJM022 series expands the world's smallest high-Q capacitor with a voltage rating of 100 V. Murata has developed the GJM022 series in response to the increasing requirement for compact but high-performing capacitors.