Dublin, Sept. 04, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Discrete Diodes - Global Strategic Business Report" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering.

The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2016 through 2024. Also, a five-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Discrete Diodes in US$ Thousand by the following Product Segments and End Use Industries: Product Segments - Small Signal Diode, Power Diode, and Radio Frequency & Microwave Diode; End Use Industries - Automotive, Communications, Computer and Computer Peripherals, Consumer Electronics, and Others. Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs.

The report profiles 63 companies including many key and niche players such as:

• Central Semiconductor Corp. (USA)
• Diodes Incorporated (USA)
• Hitachi Ltd. (Japan)
• Infineon Technologies AG (Germany)
• IXYS Corporation (USA)
• M/A-Com Technology Solutions (USA)
• Microsemi Corporation (USA)
• Kyocera Corporation (Japan)
• NXP Semiconductors (The Netherlands)
• ON Semiconductor Corporation (USA)
• Fairchild Semiconductor International Inc. (USA)
• Panasonic Corporation (Japan)
• Renesas Electronics Corporation (Japan)
• ROHM Co., Ltd. (Japan)
• Semikron International GmbH (Germany)
• Semtech Corporation (USA)
• Shindengen Electric Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (Japan)
• STMicroelectronics N.V. (Switzerland)
• Toshiba Corporation (Japan)
• Toshiba America, Inc. (USA)
• Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (USA)

Key Topics Covered:

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
Electronic Components: An Introductory Prelude
Semiconductor Devices Become Integral to Electronics Manufacturing
Key Statistical Findings
Discrete Diodes
Market Overview
Discrete Diodes
A Mature Market Characterized by Product Commoditization & Pricing Pressures
Growth Drivers
Growth Restraints
Electronic Contract Manufacturers Emerge as Primary Consumer Segment for Discrete Diodes
Discrete Diodes Market
A Historical Perspective
Natural Disasters take a Toll on Electronics Manufacturing in 2011 & 2012
Slows Down Growth Prospects for Discrete Diodes
'Eurozone' Debt Crisis Drags Discrete Diodes Market into the Red in 2012 & 2013
Structural & Cyclical Downturn of Emerging Markets & Its Impact on the Discrete Diodes Market During 2011-2013
Improvement in Global GDP Performance Encourages Optimistic Forecasts
Outlook
Competition
Offshore Manufacturing Continues to Gain Pace as Manufacturers Look to Cut Costs

2. NOTEWORTHY MARKET TRENDS, GROWTH DRIVERS & ISSUES
Developing Markets Continue to be Bright Spots for Growth
The Booming ECMS Sector to Boost Demand for Discrete Diodes in Asia-Pacific
Discrete Diodes Market Face Inevitable Challenge from Integrated Circuit Chips
A Look into Key Electronic Device Markets Helping Sustain Demand for Discrete Diodes
Communications Equipment
The Largest Revenue Contributor
Recovering Consumer Electronics Market to Sustain Growth
Opportunity Indicators
Computers and Computer Peripherals Market Drives Demand
Opportunity Indicators
Applications of Diodes Grow in the Medical Electronics Sector
Miniaturization Gains Momentum
Advanced Packaging Technologies Take Center Stage
A Brief Review of Select Discrete Diodes
RF & Microwave Diodes
The Fastest Growing Product Segment
Military & Space Applications
A Potential Market for Schottky Diodes
Other Diodes
Laser Diodes
Light Emitting Diodes & Organic Light Emitting Diodes
Diode Arrays Witness Surge in Demand

3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Semiconductor Family: Discretes & Integrated Circuits
Diodes
Diode Arrays
Product Segments
Small Signal Diode
Power Diode
Zener Diode
Applications of Zener Diodes
Zener Diode Vs Pin Varistor in Transient Suppressor
Clamping Voltage
Speed
Discrete Zener Diodes
Radio Frequency (RF) & Microwave Diode

4. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS
Littelfuse Launches GEN2, New 1200V Silicon Carbide Diodes
MACOM Technology Introduces New Integrated AlGaAs PIN Diode Switches
Littelfuse Introduces New Bidirectional Diode Arrays
Renesas Launches NX6375AA Series Semiconductor Laser Diodes
Littelfuse Introduces SP1026 Series 15pF 30kV Bidirectional Discrete TVS Diode Array
Fairchild Introduces Discrete and Bare Die IGBTs Targeted at All-Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
Kyocera Introduces New 2-in-1 and 6-in-1 Diode Modules Targeted at Industrial Applications
Microsemi Laucnhes LX7710 Radiation-Tolerant Diode Array
Fairchild Introduces FFSH40120ADN, a new 1.2kV SiC Diode
Microsemi Introduces New Series of TVS Diodes, Powermite1 MUPT
Microsemi Introduces MPS2R10-606 MMSM Series-Shunt SP2T PIN Diode Reflective Switch
Microsemi Introduces New Ulra-Low Capacitance TVS Diodes
OnChip Launches New TVS Diodes in Surface Mount and Through Hole Packages
MACOM Launches High Power PIN Diode SP2T Switch, MASW-011055
Littelfuse Introduces New TVS Diode
America Semiconductor Launches New Series of Zener Diodes
Infineon Technologies Launches New OptiMOS Fast Diode
NXP Releases New Range of TVS Diodes
Cree Launches New Schottky Diode Rectifiers
Infineon Technologies Introduces New Improved 1200V thinQ! SiC Schottky Diodes
Panjit Launches New Small Signal Schottky Diode
Toshiba America Introduces New Range of Schottky Barrier Diodes
Littelfuse Launches New Series of Discrete TVS Diode Arrays

5. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
Qualcomm Signs Agreement to Acquire NXP Semiconductors
ON Semiconductor Completes Fairchild Acquisition
Littlefuse Signs Agreement with ON Semiconductor to Acquire Select Product Portfolio
Kyocera Completes Consolidation of Nihon
MACOM Acquires Diode Business of Aeroflex

6. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS

7. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Total Companies Profiled: 63 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries 73)

• The United States (37)
• Japan (14)
• Europe (11)
• Germany (5)
• The United Kingdom (2)
• Rest of Europe (4)
• Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (11)

For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/jh54gx/discrete_diodes

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