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電流感測器-市場佔有率分析、產業趨勢與統計、成長預測（2025-2030）

Current Sensor - Market Share Analysis, Industry Trends & Statistics, Growth Forecasts (2025 - 2030)
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簡介目錄

預計目前感測器市場在預測期內的複合年成長率將達到 9.1%。

電流感測器市場-IMG1

主要亮點

  • 近年來，工業、汽車、商業和通訊系統對低成本、高精度、微型電流感測器解決方案的需求不斷增加。透過有系統地使用新的設計理念和先進技術，IC性能可望進一步提高。它還透過將電源保護等附加功能整合到同一電流感測器 IC 中，為新產品方法鋪平了道路。
  • 例如，2022年5月，大陸集團宣布推出高壓電流感測器模組（CSM）和電池撞擊偵測（BID）系統，以提高電動車電池的安全性。為了滿足嚴格的功能安全要求，CSM 可用作雙通道感測器，透過在單一緊湊單元中整合分流和霍爾技術來獨立測量電流。
  • 預計智慧型手機的日益普及將在預測期內推動對電流感測器的需求。例如，愛立信預計，到 2026 年，智慧型手機用戶數量將超過 12 億。 5G 預計將成為一個關鍵驅動力，到 2026 年將佔行動用戶的 26%。
  • 此外，工業 4.0 革命使機器變得更加智慧和直覺，這推動了工業應用中對感測器的需求。新設備的設計更有效率、安全、靈活，能夠自主監控其效能、使用情況和故障。因此，這些應用正在推動對電流感測器的需求。根據 IFR 預測，國際採用率將大幅成長，到 2024 年，全球工廠預計將運作518,000 台工業機器人。工業機器人的需求呈現良好的成長軌跡，預計這將在同一時期推動感測器市場的發展。
  • 此外，人們對世界能源需求的日益關注以及整體環保意識的提高不斷推動電力電子應用設計人員提高效率。智慧電網、併網光伏（PV）和其他併網可再生能源系統的出現正在推動高效電源逆變器的發展。根據國際能源總署的《2050年淨零排放情境》，到2030年將有3億輛電動車上路，佔新車銷量的60%以上。由於電流感測器在電動車和混合動力汽車中的廣泛使用，預計汽車終端用戶將繼續成為電流感測器市場的成長要素之一。
  • 物聯網和工業物聯網的大規模商業化正在加強市場。根據愛立信預測，2023年蜂巢式物聯網鏈路數量將達35億個。在傳統製造業數位轉型的背景下，物聯網正在催生新一輪智慧互聯的工業革命。這正在改變公司處理日益複雜的系統和機械的方式，以提高效率並減少停機時間，為當前感測器市場的成長創造有利可圖的局面。
  • 然而，與電流感測器的產品開發和整合相關的高成本和技術限制，以及在高電壓尖峰、高溫和電流條件下對電流感測器的規定，是阻礙研究市場成長的一些主要挑戰。
  • 但俄羅斯和烏克蘭之間的戰爭正在影響半導體供應鏈，俄羅斯是生產半導體的天然氣和原料的主要供應商。此外，半導體短缺對當前感測器市場產生了多種影響。半導體供不應求可能導致感測器組件生產延遲，對於當前的感測器製造商而言，由於他們必須為有限的半導體供應支付更高的價格，因此成本會增加。
  • 此外，2023 年 4 月，瑪魯蒂鈴木印度公司表示，電子元件供應的不確定性可能會影響 24 會計年度的生產。電子元件供不應求對公司23會計年度的生產造成了一定影響。此類案例可能會繼續阻礙市場成長。

當前感測器市場趨勢

汽車業佔有較大市場佔有率

  • 隨著汽車技術的進步，各國正大力鼓勵電動車的生產。電動車的複雜架構通常包括多個電流感測器。除此之外，控制無刷（BLDC）馬達也需要電流感測器。 BMW、福斯等公司的EV（電動車）均採用此馬達控制電流裝置。
  • 電流感測器通常用於電池電流監測、太陽能光伏逆變器以及驅動中混合動力和全混合動力電動車牽引牽引馬達的電源逆變器。基於 CMOS 霍爾效應的磁性感測器整合了先進的功能並提供高水準輸出訊號能力。先進的磁感測器具有可編程內存，並透過微控制器邏輯實現完全自訂的輸出。此外，還可以實現標準介面，簡化與電動車中其他電路的通訊。
  • 此外，混合動力電動車（HEV）正迅速成為最受歡迎的綠色汽車，它採用複雜的電子電路來控制車內的電能流動。在單馬達混合動力汽車中，馬達與內燃機並聯，作為牽引馬達或發電機在再生煞車期間為電池充電。典型的 HEV 包含多個系統，包括AC馬達和 DC-DC 轉換器應用，這些系統需要電流檢測器以最高效率運作。根據歐洲替代燃料觀察站（EAFO）的數據，2022 年德國乘用車領域新註冊插電式電動車 823,900 輛，其中電池電動車（BEV）銷量約佔 56.36%。
  • Allegro MicroSystems 等開發商已經開發出一系列適用於混合動力電動車 (HEV) 應用的電流感測器積體電路 (IC)。其特點包括訊號處理和封裝設計的創新，可實現 120kHz 輸出頻寬、高電流解析度、低雜訊頻譜密度、降低功率損耗的通孔順應性以及低電阻導體整合封裝。 TLE4971 適用於車用充電器、高壓輔助驅動器和充電應用。此外，此感測器也適用於電動車直流充電器、工業驅動器、伺服驅動器和光伏逆變器等工業應用。
  • 有利的政府法規也在電動車產業的發展中發揮至關重要的作用，電動車產業正在成為電流感測器的主要消費者。例如，歐盟於 2022 年初宣布了 7,500 億歐元（7,705 億美元）的獎勵策略，其中包括 200 億歐元（205 億美元）用於促進清潔汽車銷售，並在 2025 年前安裝約 100 萬個電動和氫動力汽車充電站。
  • 為了刺激中國汽車工業的發展，政府也採取了多項舉措。例如，2022年9月，國家稅務總局、財政部、工業和資訊化部聯合宣布繼續對新能源汽車實施購置稅免稅政策。因此，由於電動車的銷量預計也將保持類似的成長模式，預計在預測期內，整個國內汽車產業對電流感測器的需求也將進一步擴大。
  • 此外，2022年10月，BMW集團決定在美國投資17億美元興建工廠，生產電動車和電池。該計劃包括投資 7 億美元在鄰近的伍德拉夫建立一個高壓電池組裝廠，以及投資 10 億美元為現有的南卡羅來納州斯帕坦堡工廠配備電動車生產設備。這家德國汽車製造商計劃在 2030 年之前在美國生產至少 6 輛電動車。

亞太地區可望大幅成長

  • 預計亞太地區將經歷強勁成長。印度、中國和日本等新興經濟體的人口成長和快速都市化引發了該地區的快速擴張，增加了能源、汽車、電信和網路、工業和醫療保健等領域的終端用戶對電流感測器的需求。根據國際能源總署預計，到2040年，印度城鎮人口將增加2.7億人。隨著都市化導致家用電器擁有量的增加，預計電力將佔能源需求的更大佔有率。
  • 據印度家用電器製造商協會稱，到 2024-25 年，印度家用電器和家用電子電器行業規模預計將加倍，達到 1.48 兆印度盧比（179 億美元）。越來越多的公司開始基於BiCMOS和CMOS技術來製造完全整合且可編程的電流感測器，隨著家用電器產量的增加，預計這些電流感測器的需求將有效增加。
  • 日本政府也大力投資興建可再生產業的基礎設施。為了在2050年實現淨零計劃，政府已啟動多項價值數十億美元的舉措。因此，在預測期內，可再生能源基礎設施投資的不斷成長可能會推動該國對電流感測器的需求。
  • 此外，佔全球汽車消費大部分的中國已承諾在2030年減少二氧化碳排放。為了實現排放目標，中國正在減少石化燃料汽車的生產並精簡銷售。預計這將增加對電動車的需求並推動市場成長。根據國際清潔交通理事會 (ICCT) 的數據，截至 2022 年上半年，電動車佔中國乘用車註冊量的近四分之一，其中純電動車佔 19%，插電式混合動力車佔 5%。
  • 澳洲政府已採取多項舉措擴大該國的可再生能源生產。政府的目標是到2050年實現零碳排放，預計將為研究市場供應商創造巨大的商機。例如，2022年10月，澳洲政府撥款250億澳元（167億美元）用於清潔能源支出和可再生能源計劃。此外，政府還啟動了一項耗資 200 億澳元（134 億美元）的重新佈線計劃，以實現該國電網的現代化。
  • 此外，近年來台灣已成為半導體晶片的主要製造國，甚至在某些領域超越了中國大陸。在半導體產業成長的帶動下，台灣消費電子產業也開始受到關注，華碩、HTC等公司在全球消費性電子領域站穩了腳步。

電流感測器產業概況

目前的感測器市場比較分散，有多家公司在該領域開展業務。面對競爭對手的激烈競爭，主要企業現在都專注於為客戶提供具有成本競爭力的產品。主要公司包括 Allegro MicroSystems, LLC、TDK Corporation 和 Infineon Technologies AG。

2023年8月，德克薩斯宣布推出新的電流感測解決方案，包括提供高精度、高整合度同時簡化設計的霍爾效應電流感測器，以及整合分流電阻的新型電流分流監視器。

2023 年 7 月，Littelfuse 宣布推出全新電流感測電阻 (CSR) 系列。該系列提供了一種經濟高效的解決方案，用於測量電路中的電流，實現電池充電和馬達速度等功能的電壓監控、控制和電源管理，並提供過電流保護。

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目錄

第1章 引言

  • 研究假設和市場定義
  • 研究範圍

第2章調查方法

第3章執行摘要

第4章 市場洞察

  • 市場概覽
  • 產業價值鏈分析
  • 產業吸引力－波特五力分析
    • 新進入者的威脅
    • 買家的議價能力
    • 供應商的議價能力
    • 替代品的威脅
    • 競爭對手之間的競爭強度
  • 評估宏觀經濟趨勢對市場的影響

第5章市場動態

  • 市場促進因素
    • 增加電池供電和可再生能源應用的使用
    • 物聯網和工業物聯網的大規模商業化
  • 市場限制
    • 感測器組件平均售價下降對新進者的影響

第6章市場區隔

  • 按類型
    • 霍爾效應感測器
      • 開放回路
      • 閉合迴路
      • 其他類型（分芯霍爾效應電流感測器）
    • 光纖電流感測器
    • 電感式電流感測器
  • 按最終用戶
    • 車
    • 家用電子電器
    • 電信和網路
    • 醫療保健
    • 能源與電力
    • 產業
    • 其他最終用戶
  • 按地區
    • 北美洲
      • 美國
      • 加拿大
    • 歐洲
      • 德國
      • 英國
      • 法國
      • 其他歐洲國家
    • 亞太地區
      • 印度
      • 中國
      • 日本
      • 其他亞太地區
    • 世界其他地區
      • 拉丁美洲
      • 中東和非洲

第7章競爭格局

  • 公司簡介
    • Allegro MicroSystems LLC
    • TDK Corporation（TDK-Micronas GmbH）
    • Infineon Technologies AG
    • Melexis NV
    • Honeywell International Inc.
    • Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corporation
    • ABB Group
    • NK Technologies
    • Tamura Corporation
    • Vacuumschmelze GmbH & Co KG

第8章投資分析

第9章：市場的未來

簡介目錄
Product Code: 69402

The Current Sensor Market is expected to register a CAGR of 9.1% during the forecast period.

Current Sensor - Market - IMG1

Key Highlights

  • In recent years, the demand for low-cost, accurate, and small-size current sensor solutions has increased across the industrial, automotive, commercial, and communications systems. New design concepts and the systematic utilization of advanced technology have entitled further improvements in IC performance. It has also opened the path to new product approaches by supporting integrating additional functions, such as power protection, in the same current sensor IC.
  • For instance, in May 2022, Continental AG launched its high-voltage Current Sensor Module (CSM) and the Battery Impact Detection (BID) system to make EV batteries safe. To support strict functional safety requirements, the CSM is available as a two-channel sensor, measuring current independently by integrating shunt technology and hall technology in a compact, single unit.
  • The increasing smartphone penetration is expected to drive the demand for current sensors over the forecast period. For instance, according to Ericsson, smartphone subscriptions are expected to surpass 1.2 billion by 2026. 5G is expected to become a key driving factor, with 26 percent of mobile subscriptions by 2026.
  • Further, the Industry 4.0 revolution, in which machines are becoming more intelligent and intuitive, is increasing the need for the industrial applications of sensors. The new devices are designed to be more efficient, safe, and flexible, with the ability to monitor their performance, usage, and failure autonomously. Therefore, these applications spur the demand for current sensors. According to the IFR forecasts, international adoption is anticipated to increase significantly to 518,000 industrial robots operating across plants all around the globe by 2024. The favorable growth trajectory of the industrial robots demand is expected to drive the market for sensors during the same period.
  • Furthermore, with the growing concerns about the global demand for energy and the overall augmentation of environmental awareness, designers for power electronics applications are under constant pressure to improve efficiency. The advent of the smart grid, grid-tied photovoltaic (PV), and some other grid-tied renewable energy systems require the growth of high-efficiency power inverters. According to the International Energy Agency's Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario, 300 million electric automobiles will be on the road by 2030, accounting for more than 60 percent of new automobile sales. Because of the widespread usage of current sensors in EVs and HEVs, the automotive end-user is projected to continue to be one of the significator factors for the growth of the current sensor market.
  • Large-scale commercialization of IoT and IIoT is bolstering the market. According to Ericsson, the number of cellular IoT links is predicted to reach 3.5 billion in 2023. With the traditional manufacturing sector witnessing a digital transformation, IoT is fueling intelligent connectivity's next industrial revolution. This is transforming the way enterprises approach increasingly complicated systems and machines to enhance efficiency and reduce downtime, creating a good scenario for the growth of the current sensor market.
  • However, high cost and technical limitations associated with product development and integration of current sensors integration, along with the rules of current sensors in case of high voltage spikes, high temperature, and current conditions, are some of the major factors challenging the growth of the studied market.
  • However, the Russia-Ukraine war is impacting the supply chain of semiconductors, being a major supplier of natural gas and raw materials in producing semiconductors. Additionally, the semiconductor shortage had several impacts on the current sensors market. The shortage of semiconductors could result in delayed production of sensor components, leading to increased costs for current sensor manufacturers, as they may need to pay more increased prices for the limited supply of semiconductors available.
  • Moreover, in April 2023, Maruti Suzuki India said that the uncertainties in the electronic component supplies might affect production in FY 24. The shortage of electronic components had some impact on the company's production in FY 2023. Such instances will continue to hamper the growth of the market.

Current Sensor Market Trends

Automotive Industry to Hold Considerable Market Share

  • With increased automotive technology advancements, the trends toward electric vehicle production are highly recommended in various countries. A complex architectural diagram of an electric car generally incorporates multiple current sensors. Besides this, current sensors are also needed for brushless (BLDC) electric motor control. The EVs (electronic vehicles) of companies like BMW, Volkswagen, etc. use this motor-control-current device.
  • Typically, current sensors are found in battery current monitoring, solar power inverters, and power inverters that drive traction motors in mid and full hybrid electric vehicles. CMOS Hall-effect-based magnetic sensors integrate advanced features and provide high-level output signal functionality. Sophisticated magnetic sensors hold programmable memory, and even microcontroller logic allows for a fully custom-calibrated output. Additionally, it is possible to implement standard interfaces that simplify communication with other circuits in EVs.
  • Furthermore, the hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) is quickly becoming the most popular green car and employs complex electronic circuitry to control the flow of electric energy through the vehicle. In a single-motor HEV, the motor acts as a drive motor in parallel with the internal combustion engine or as a generator to charge the battery during regenerative braking. A typical HEV includes multiple systems that require electrical current detectors for maximally efficient operation, including AC motor and DC-DC converter applications. According to the European Alternative Fuels Observatory (EAFO), Germany recorded 823,900 new registrations of plug-in electric cars in the passenger car segment in 2022, with battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales accounting for about 56.36 percent.
  • Players like Allegro MicroSystems have developed a broad family of current sensor integrated circuits (ICs) that are ideally suited for hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) applications. The features include signal processing and package design innovations enabling 120 kHz output bandwidth, high current resolution, low noise spectral density, reduced power loss through-hole compliance, and low-resistance integrated conductor packages. Further, in November 2022, Infineon launched an automotive current sensor IC (TLE4971), available in four pre-programmed current ranges: 25, 50, 75, or 120 A. The TLE4971 is intended for onboard chargers, high-voltage auxiliary drives, and charging applications. Moreover, the sensor is also suitable for industrial applications like DC chargers for electric vehicles, industrial drives, servo drives, and photovoltaic inverters.
  • Favorable government regulations are also playing an integral role in the growth of the EV industry, which has emerged as a leading consumer of current sensors. For instance, in early 2022, the European Union announced a unique EUR 750 billion (USD 770.5 billion) stimulus package, which includes EUR 20 billion (USD 20.5 billion) to boost the sales of clean vehicles and to install about 1 million electric and hydrogen cars charging stations by 2025.
  • To stimulate the growth of the Chinese automotive industry, several initiatives are also being taken by the government. For instance, in September 2022, the State Taxation Administration (STA), the Ministry of Finance (MOF), and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) jointly announced the continuation of tax exemptions on purchases of new energy vehicles. Hence, with the sales of EVs expected to sustain a similar growth pattern, the demand for current sensors across the country's automotive industry is also expected to grow further during the forecast period.
  • Additionally, in October 2022, The BMW Group confirmed the investment of USD 1.7 billion in its American facilities to produce electric automobiles and batteries. The project will consist of USD 700 million for a planned high-voltage battery-assembly plant in the neighboring Woodruff and USD 1 billion to equip the automaker's current Spartanburg manufacturing in South Carolina for the manufacturing of EVs. By 2030, the German manufacturer plans to manufacture at least six all-electric vehicles in the United States.

Asia-Pacific is Expected to Register Significant Growth

  • Asia-Pacific is anticipated to account for significant growth. The population growth and rapid urbanization in developing economies, such as India, China, and Japan, have initiated the speedy expansion in the region, which will increase the need for the current sensor from end-users such as energy, automotive, telecom and networking, industrial, and healthcare. According to IEA, an estimated 270 million people will likely be added to India's urban population by 2040. As urbanization leads to a rise in the ownership of consumer appliances, the share of energy demand taken by electricity is expected to grow further.
  • According to the Consumer Electronics and Appliances Manufacturers Association, India's appliances and consumer electronics industry is projected to double by INR 1.48 lakh crore (USD 17.9 Billion) by 2024 - 25. As players are manufacturing fully integrated and programmable current sensors based on BiCMOS or CMOS technology, the demand for these current sensors will increase effectively with the increasing production of consumer electronics.
  • The Japanese government is also investing significantly in developing renewable industry infrastructure. To achieve its net zero by 2050 plans, the government has launched several initiatives worth multiple billions. Hence, the growing investment in renewable energy infrastructure will drive the demand for current sensors in the country during the forecast period.
  • Furthermore, China, responsible for a large portion of global car consumption, pledged to control its carbon emissions by 2030. It has been streamlining the production cuts and sale of cars that run on fossil fuels to meet the emission goals. This is anticipated to increase the demand for electric vehicles, thereby driving market growth. According to the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), throughout the first six months of 2022, electric vehicles in China constituted almost one-fourth of all unique passenger car registrations, with BEVs accounting for 19 percent and PHEVs an additional 5 percent.
  • The Australian government has started taking several initiatives to expand the production of renewable power in the country. The government seeks to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, which is expected to create significant opportunities for the studied market vendors. For instance, in October 2022, the Australian government allocated a budget of AUD 25 billion (USD 16.7 billion) for cleaning energy spending and renewable energy projects. Furthermore, the government also launched an AUD 20 billion (USD 13.4 billion), rewiring the Nation's plan to modernize the country's electricity grids.
  • Furthermore, in recent years, Taiwan has emerged as the leading semiconductor chip manufacturer and has even outpaced China in some categories. Driven by the semiconductor industry's growth, the consumer electronics industry of the country has also started to gain traction, with companies like Asus and HTC making their place in the global consumer electronics industry.

Current Sensor Industry Overview

The current sensor market is fragmented, with several companies operating in the segment. Significant players are currently focusing on providing customers with cost-competitive products, catering to an intense rivalry in the Market. Key players are Allegro MicroSystems, LLC, TDK Corporation, Infineon Technologies AG, etc.

In August 2023, Texas Instruments introduced new current sensing solutions designed to offer more accuracy and higher integration while simplifying designs, which includes a Hall-effect current sensor that offers the lowest drift in TI's portfolio and new current shunt monitors with a built-in shunt resistor.

In July 2023, Littelfuse Inc. announced the launch of its new Current Sensing Resistor (CSR) family that offers a more cost-effective solution for measuring current within circuits, enabling voltage monitoring, control, and power management of functions such as battery charging and motor speed, while also providing overcurrent protection.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4 MARKET INSIGHTS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Industry Value Chain Analysis
  • 4.3 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.3.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.3.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • 4.3.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.3.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.3.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
  • 4.4 Assessment of the Impact of Macroeconomic Trends on the Market

5 MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 5.1 Market Drivers
    • 5.1.1 Increasing Use of Battery-Powered and Renewable Energy Applications
    • 5.1.2 Large Scale Commercialization of IoT and IIoT
  • 5.2 Market Restraints
    • 5.2.1 Falling Average Selling Prices of Sensor Components Affecting New Market Entrants

6 MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 6.1 By Type
    • 6.1.1 Hall Effect Sensors
      • 6.1.1.1 Open Loop
      • 6.1.1.2 Closed Loop
      • 6.1.1.3 Other Types(Split Core Hall Effect Current Sensor)
    • 6.1.2 Fiber Optic Current Sensors
    • 6.1.3 Inductive Current Sensors
  • 6.2 By End User
    • 6.2.1 Automotive
    • 6.2.2 Consumer Electronics
    • 6.2.3 Telecom and Networking,
    • 6.2.4 Medical
    • 6.2.5 Energy and Power
    • 6.2.6 Industrial
    • 6.2.7 Other End Users
  • 6.3 By Geography
    • 6.3.1 North America
      • 6.3.1.1 United States
      • 6.3.1.2 Canada
    • 6.3.2 Europe
      • 6.3.2.1 Germany
      • 6.3.2.2 United Kingdom
      • 6.3.2.3 France
      • 6.3.2.4 Rest of Europe
    • 6.3.3 Asia Pacific
      • 6.3.3.1 India
      • 6.3.3.2 China
      • 6.3.3.3 Japan
      • 6.3.3.4 Rest of the Asia Pacific
    • 6.3.4 Rest of the World
      • 6.3.4.1 Latin America
      • 6.3.4.2 Middle East and Africa

7 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 7.1 Company Profiles
    • 7.1.1 Allegro MicroSystems LLC
    • 7.1.2 TDK Corporation (TDK-Micronas GmbH)
    • 7.1.3 Infineon Technologies AG
    • 7.1.4 Melexis NV
    • 7.1.5 Honeywell International Inc.
    • 7.1.6 Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corporation
    • 7.1.7 ABB Group
    • 7.1.8 NK Technologies
    • 7.1.9 Tamura Corporation
    • 7.1.10 Vacuumschmelze GmbH & Co KG

8 INVESTMENT ANALYSIS

9 FUTURE OF THE MARKET