Semiconductor Inspection System Market Forecast 2023 - 2030

By Type :

Based on the type, the market is bifurcated into wafer inspection system and mask inspection system. The wafer inspection system segment is accounted for the largest revenue share in the year 2022. Wafer inspection system is designed to detect pattern and physical defects on wafers and detect position coordinates. The identification of aforementioned defects is mainly categorized as random and systematic defects that are mainly caused by accumulation of particles and conditions of the mask and exposure process respectively. Moreover, wafer defects are detected by means of comparing obtained image of the circuit pattern of the adjacent dies.

For instance, Nanotronics offers nTelligence inspection system for inspection of Epi wafers, diced wafers, substrate wafers, among others.

Furthermore, the segment is projected to grow at the fastest growth rate during the forecast period. The key factors attributed to the growth of the segment is due to higher emphasis on chip density and quality tends to drive the market growth of wafer inspection system segment during the forecast period. In addition, inspection system is designed for repeated quality control testing and setting of single image capture tends to proliferate the market growth.

By Technology :

Based on the technology, the market is segmented into e-beam and optical. Optical segment is accounted to generate largest market share in the year 2022. Optical based inspection technology is mainly employed during the production flow to speed up the processes of inspection. In addition, optical inspection technology is utilized for tool and line monitoring during the fabrication process. Moreover, optical inspection technology is used for finding physical defects in fabrication and R&D. Furthermore, optical inspection technology is used by chip manufacturers to examine complete wafer, number ranging from 1 or more wafer within an hour timeline.

For instance, KLA Corporation has introduced 295X series of optical defect inspection device namely 2950 and 2955 are designed to operate on broadband plasma patterned wafer technology.

Furthermore, the segment is also anticipated to grow at the fastest growth rate during the forecast period. Owing to factor including faster processing rate comparatively e-beam technology for batch processing and high volume manufacturing will promote its market growth during the forecast period.

By End User :

Based on the end user, the market is segmented into foundry, integrated device manufacturers (IDM), and memory manufacturers. Integrated device manufacturers segment is accounted to generate largest market share of 58.5% in the year 2022. The key factors attributed to the growth of the segment owing to more control over the production by the companies. IDM are identified as companies involved in manufacturing and marketing of their own semiconductor chips. Moreover, IDM set their own specifications for the inspection and maintenance of quality and reliability of proprietary products.

Moreover, memory manufacturers segment is projected to grow at the fastest growth rate during the forecast period. Owing to growing demand for memory including DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) and NAND flash memory for devices such as computers, smartphones, and storage devices. Moreover, owing to highly competitive nature of business in memory segment is influencing manufacturers to invest in the sector tends to promote the market growth during the forecast period.

For instance, in June 2023, Micron Technology, a memory chip manufacturer announced the investment of USD 825 million in creating new test facility and chip facilities in Gujrat, India.

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By Region :

The regional segment includes North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and Latin America.

North America is accounted for the largest revenue share of USD 1,986.42 Million in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 2,974.90 Million by 2030. In addition, in the region, the U.S. accounted for the maximum revenue share of 65.5% in the same year. The adoption of semiconductor inspection system in North American region is primarily driven by factors including presence of leading semiconductor manufacturers. In addition, companies are maintaining to remain competitive in terms of manufacturing microprocessors and leading devices. Moreover, the region holds a leading position in design, R&D, and process technology. According to World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) 2022 report, U.S. firms accounted to 48% market share globally in the semiconductor industry. Moreover, U.S. has exported semiconductor valued at USD 61.1 million during the same period. Therefore, the region has technical advantages in terms of technology and research which has driven the market growth of semiconductors inspection systems.

Moreover, Asia-Pacific is expected to register fastest CAGR growth of 5.6% during the forecast period. Factors attributable to the growth of the region during the forecast period are due to low production cost, emerging market conditions, global partnership, technological innovation, among others. Asian countries have lower production cost owing to the availability of less expensive work force which will ultimately reduce the cost of production. In addition, economies including China, India, South Korea, and Taiwan have emerging markets in the Southeast Asian region.

For instance, semiconductor materials maker JSR Corporation has announced its acquisition by Japan government which is valued at USD 6.35 billion. Accordingly, global partnerships in terms of acquisition, joint venture, and mergers will further prompt the region to grow during the forecast period, thus promoting semiconductor inspection system market growth.