Active Metal Brazed Ceramic Substrate Market Trends [2031]

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Active Metal Brazed (AMB) Ceramic Substrate Market Outlook 2031

The global active metal brazed (AMB) ceramic substrate market size was USD 1.17 Bn in 2022 and is likely to reach USD 1.77 Bn by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 4.7 % during 2023–2031. Increasing requirement from the end-user industries is expected to drive the market.

Rising demand for power electronics from the rapidly developing automotive industry is expected to drive the active metal brazed (AMB) ceramic substrate market. Ceramics are widely used in electronics applications; however, they are difficult to combine with other materials. This directly affects the market growth, as metal brazing allows manufacturers combine different ceramics with various metals based on the production requirements.

• Furthermore, increasing applications of ceramic materials in electronic appliances in industrial and home appliances is anticipated to drive the market.

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Active metal brazing is a form of brazing that is used to combine ceramics and metals without being suspended for metallization. Metals used in the brazing of ceramic substrates are majorly pure metals, such as brass, aluminum, zinc, and alloys of steel and copper. Ceramic substrates are treated with several processes to promote extra wear resistance before treating with the AMB method of brazing.

Treatments such as metal coating and metal hydride treatment are followed by the braze modification, thereby forming a metal film on a ceramic surface, post AMB treatment. Increasing demand for electronic vehicles, such as cars and bikes, is expected to boost the market. For instance,

• According to recent data, published on September 5, 2023, BYD, a China-based company, sold about 1.2 billion plug-in electronic vehicles globally in 2022.

The COVID-19 pandemic hampered the market, as the operations of automotive, electronics, home appliances, and other end-use industries were ceased, due to COVID-19 restrictions. Disruptions in the supply chains caused a shortage of manufacturing essentials, such as raw materials. Factories and warehouses restricted access to professionals, due to the nature of the virus.

In the latter phase of the pandemic, market players gradually recovered from the losses, as the restrictions were lifted. Post-pandemic, a global energy crisis hiked the petroleum prices. This further surged the demand for electronic vehicles (EVs) and affected consumer choices. This helped the automobile manufacturers sell a large number of EVs and generate high revenue. For instance,

• According to a report published by the International Council of Clean Transportation (ICCT), on June 29, 2022, global EV sales generated about USD 6.9 million profit in 2021, accounting for 107% growth, as compared to 2020.

Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Active Metal Brazed (AMB) Ceramic Substrate Market

Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications in augmented reality and virtual reality are expected to drive the metal brazed (AMB) ceramic substrate market. This is attributed to the rising demand for metal-brazed ceramic substrates of small and efficient sizes for use in wearable AR and VR gadgets. Small ceramic substrates are expected to be light in weight in order to suit AR or VR devices, which is expected to propel the market. For instance,

• On July 13, 2023, KYOCERA Corporation announced the production of a multilayer ceramic capacitor of EIA 0201 size, providing high capacitance in the market. The product is suitable for applications in various IoT devices and smartphones, and occupies minimal space.

Active Metal Brazed (AMB) Ceramic Substrate Market Dynamics

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Major Drivers

Rising demand for advanced electronic equipment is driving the market. Industries such as automotive, electronics, energy & power, and manufacturing, require ceramic substrates in order to suit high-voltage operations. Ceramic substrates are majorly used in producing power electronics and appliances on the residential as well as industrial levels. Furthermore, the rising demand for electronic devices, such as mobile phones, PCs, and laptops, is expected to drive the market. For instance,

• According to the report published on February 8, 2022, about 2.13 billion units of gadgets such as PCs and mobile phones were sold worldwide.

Existing Restraints

Metal-brazed ceramics melt at high temperatures, which is likely to hamper the market. These materials operate efficiently between 470°C - 1190°C temperatures. When subjected to temperatures higher than the above range, the composite melts, thereby failing to serve its purpose. This factor is likely to hamper the market.

Emerging Opportunities

Increasing demand for miniaturization of electronic components is expected to create lucrative opportunities in the market. This is attributed to the rising trend of wearable, handy, and lightweight IoT devices, smartphones, and other electronic devices for everyday use. Such electronics require compact and precise models for core components. Furthermore, the rising adoption of 5G internet and EVs is anticipated to drive the market.

Scope of the Active Metal Brazed (AMB) Ceramic Substrate Market Report

The market report includes an assessment of the market trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.

Active Metal Brazed (AMB) Ceramic Substrate Market Segment Insights

Type Segment Analysis

Based on type, the active metal brazed (AMB) ceramic substrate market is divided into aluminum nitride, alumina, silicon nitride, and others. The alumina (Al2O3) segment held a major share of the market in 2022, owing to its diverse applications and electrical properties. Alumina substrates are widely used, as they provide effective thermal resistance and help overcome issues of heat dissipation inside the electronic encapsulation. This makes it the most preferred metal in the electronic manufacturing industry.

Different percent compositions of alumina and ceramics are brazed to form substrates that suit the production requirements. These substrates provide effective shock resistance along with thermal, chemical, and mechanical resistance. They are widely used in medical equipment and construction furnaces, due to their anti-corrosive properties and wear resistance. Rising applications of alumina AMB substrates is driving the segment.

The silicon nitride (Si3N4) segment is projected to hold a major share of the market during the projection period, owing to its increasing applications in the aerospace & defense industry. It is a lightweight and tough metal with high degrees of thermal resistance as compared to other substrates. It helps isolate different electronic structures, networks, and integrated circuits (ICs) structures, demonstrating effective insulation voltage.

Weapons, equipment, and devices used in defense and aerospace require aerodynamic structures and lightweight circuits. They are manufactured out of high-performance metals that are used in various applications. Si3N4 substrates are widely used as non-oxide substrates in the manufacture of complex electronic components and high circuits, which propels the segment.

Rising demand for electronic vehicles (EVs) by the automotive industry is expected to boost the segment, as silicon nitride ceramic substrates are widely used in manufacturing precise ball bearings, rolling elements, and many heavy-duty automotive tools. Increasing applications of silicon-nitride AMB substrates in high-power density automotive components is expected to drive the segment in the coming years.

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Applications Segment Analysis

On the basis of application, the market is segregated into automotive, power electronics, home appliances, aerospace and defense, energy and power, and others. The power electronics segment held a major market share in 2022, due to the rising demand for AMB substrates in complex power modules, inverters, and DC-to-DC converters.

AMB ceramic substrates are widely used in various automotive applications, such as traction, heat dissipation, and partial discharge. The above operations require high power and high-voltage energy transfer for completion, which is achieved with the help of circuits, including AMB substrates. Increasing number of renewable energy projects is propelling the market.

This is attributed to the use of high-voltage DC converters, rectifier circuits, and other equipment that convert energy obtained from natural resources in the form of usable energy. Such power electronic structures consist of AMB insulator plates brazed with alumina, copper, or silicon nitride to ensure improved thermal conductivity and insulation.

The home appliances segment is projected to expand at a high CAGR during the forecast period, owing to the applications of AMB ceramic substrates in highly complex machinery, such as home appliances. AMB ceramic substrates are widely used in power control modules and heating or cooling elements. Appliances, such as refrigerators, air conditioners, microwaves, ovens, electrical induction, and smart home appliances have complex electronic systems embedded in them, which use AMB ceramic substrates, mainly copper and aluminum substrates.

Increasing population is directly proportional to the rising demand for home appliances globally. These devices make the daily activities of consumers easy by adding value to their lifestyles, and by cutting the time off their work. Thus, the rising trend of home automation is likely to boost the segment in the coming years.

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Regional Outlook

In terms of region, the global active metal brazed (AMB) ceramic substrate market is classified as Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East & Africa. Asia Pacific is expected to dominate the market during the forecast period, owing to various factors. One of the factors contributing to the market growth is the manufacture of a majority of automobiles and electronic devices in the region. For instance,

• According to the International Energy Agency news published on April 26, 2023, over 10 million electric cars were sold in 2022, worldwide, which is anticipated to boost electric vehicle sales by 35% in the coming years.

As per the data published on August 3, 2023, China and South Korea registered high rate of market penetration in global smart appliances, where residential users contributed to a large market share.

The automotive industry is countries such as China, Japan, South Korea, and India is growing rapidly. This is attributed to technological advancements in the latest vehicle models, rising consumer demand, and the increasing population in Asia Pacific.

Increasing investments made by governments of developing economies, such as India and China, complement the business strategies of the players residing in the region. Rising demand for energy-efficient electronic vehicles is expected to drive the market in the region in the coming years.

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