Report Description
The global ultra-low power microcontroller market is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 24% during the forecast period, 2021-2028. The ultra-low power microcontroller (ULP MCU) is a single integrated circuit consisting of a processor, code, programmable input/output peripheral, and memory that enables edge nodes to process localized data while consuming the least amount of device power.
MCUs with ARM Cortex processor cores that are ultra-low power and cost - effective offers integrated power management for processing, control, and connectivity. It is feasible permitting for large-scale use in the consumer electronics industry in laptops, smartphones, gaming devices, and home automation systems due to smaller battery size, extensive data retention capability, and high performance with low power consumption.
The COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan, China, created a drop in demand, as China is the world's largest user and supplier of smartphones, PCs, and tablets, accounting for around one-third of the global semiconductor market. Memory prices tend to flatten due to a lack of products triggered by the manufacturing halt during this global lockdown scenario. The global travel restrictions interrupted the demand-supply chain dropped the market share.
Market Trends, Drivers, Restraints and Opportunities
- Growing use of low-power consumption devices and rising demand for low-power microcontrollers from the consumer electronics industry are some of the major factors fueling the market growth.
- Expanding use of building and home automation systems and rising demand for IoT ecosystem are major drivers for the ultra-low-power microcontroller market.
- The huge trend of low-battery-powered IoT-enabled smart devices such as wireless sensor networks, office equipment, and car engine management systems drives the ultra-low power microcontroller industry.
- The complex structure of the device and intense competition due to the presence of a large number of solution providers can restrain the growth of the ultra-low power microcontroller market.
- Ultra-low power microcontroller embedded devices with reduced battery sizes, such as blood glucose monitors, wearable heart rate monitors, and retinal implants, are used to monitor patients wirelessly for eventual cloud-based storage. Thus, their low power consumption has increasing adoption of MCU-embedded analog peripheral devices, opening up new opportunities for the ultra-low power microcontroller market.
Scope of the report
The report on the ultra-low power microcontroller market includes an assessment of the market scope, analysis, share, competitive analysis, growth facts, restraints, opportunities, and revenue forecast
Attributes
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Details
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Report Title
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Ultra-low-power Microcontroller Market - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast
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Base Year
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2020
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Historic Data
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2018–2019
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Forecast Period
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2021–2028
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Segmentation
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Peripheral Devices (Analog Devices and Digital Devices) Packaging Types (8-bit packaging, 16-bit packaging, and 32-bit packaging) End-users (Consumer Electronics, Manufacturing, Automotive, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Aerospace & Defense, Media and Entertainment, Servers and Data Centers, and Others)
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Regional Scope
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Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa
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Report Coverage
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Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends, and Revenue Forecast
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Key Players Covered in the Report
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Texas Instrument Inc., Microchip Technology Inc., STMicroelectronics, Renesas Electronics Corporation, Cypress Semiconductor Corporation, NXP Semiconductors N.V., Silicon Laboratories, Inc., Maxim Integrated, Analog Devices, Inc., ON Semiconductor, Intel Corporation, ROHM Semiconductor, Toshiba Corporation, Seiko Epson Corporation, Nuvoton Technology Corporation, Ambiq Micro, ELAN Microelectronics, Zilog (a Llittelfuse company), XMOS, and Marvell Technology Group.
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Ultra-low Power Microcontroller Market Segmentation Insights
Analog devices segment to hold a significant market share
Based on the peripheral devices, the market can be bifurcated into analog devices and digital devices. The analog devices segment is expected to hold a large market share during the forecast period. Low-power devices are widely used in several applications to collect real-world data such as temperature, pressure, acceleration, and speed, which are then measured and transformed into digital signals. The advantages of analog peripherals include great dependability, reduced noise, reduced latency, and lower costs. Industrial instrumentation systems, industrial controllers, linked home consoles, thermostats, temperature sensors, smart meters, smart grids, blood glucose meters, heart rate monitors, implanted devices, and IoT devices are few of the uses for integrated analog peripherals.
On the basis of packaging types, the market can be fragmented into 8-bit packaging, 16-bit packaging, and 32-bit packaging The 32-bit segment is expected to hold a large share during the forecast period. The growth of these microcontrollers is linked to their flexibility to provide a balance of power consumption and high performance. This contributes to meeting the requirements of power-constrained or low-power applications requiring battery-savvy functionality for the Internet of Things (IoT) and connected devices.
In terms of end-users, the market can be divided into consumer electronics, manufacturing, automotive, healthcare, telecommunications, aerospace & defense, media and entertainment, servers and data centers, and others. The consumer electronic segment is expected to hold a significant market share during the forecast period. Ultra-low-power microcontrollers are widely used in consumer electronics such as computers, smartphones, gaming devices, smart home devices, and smart appliances. Manufacturers are focusing on manufacturing devices that consume less power, in addition to lowering the size of electronic components in electronic devices. As a result, firms are developing products using ultra-low-power microcontrollers.
Based on regions, the market can be segregated into North America, Europe, Latin America, Middle East & Africa, and Asia Pacific. The market in Asia Pacific is expected to grow at a robust pace during the forecast period. Consumer electronics and automobiles are in high demand in this region. The penetration of home appliances is increasing at a rapid rate and presence of number of manufacturing plants are driving the market growth in the region. With the growth of industrial IoT in the region, the demand for low-power, battery-powered devices have increased, resulting in the growth of the ultra-low-power microcontroller market in Asia Pacific.
Segments
By Peripheral Devices
- Analog Devices
- Digital Devices
By Packaging Types
- 8-bit packaging
- 16-bit packaging
- 32-bit packaging
By End-users
- Consumer Electronics
- Manufacturing
- Automotive
- Healthcare
- Telecommunications
- Aerospace & Defense
- Media & Entertainment
- Servers and Data Centers
- Others
By Regions
- North America
- Europe
- Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
- Asia Pacific
By Key Players
- Texas Instrument Inc
- Microchip Technology Inc
- STMicroelectronics
- Renesas Electronics Corporation
- Cypress Semiconductor Corporation
- NXP Semiconductors N.V
- Silicon Laboratories, Inc
- Maxim Integrated
- Analog Devices, Inc
- ON Semiconductor
- Intel Corporation
- ROHM Semiconductor
- Toshiba Corporation
- Seiko Epson Corporation
- Nuvoton Technology Corporation
- Ambiq Micro
- ELAN Microelectronics
- Zilog (a Llittelfuse company)
- XMOS
Competitive Landscape
The key players in the market are Texas Instrument Inc., Microchip Technology Inc., STMicroelectronics, Renesas Electronics Corporation, Cypress Semiconductor Corporation, NXP Semiconductors N.V., Silicon Laboratories, Inc., Maxim Integrated, Analog Devices, Inc., ON Semiconductor, Intel Corporation, ROHM Semiconductor, Toshiba Corporation, Seiko Epson Corporation, Nuvoton Technology Corporation, Ambiq Micro, ELAN Microelectronics, Zilog (a Llittelfuse company), XMOS, and Marvell Technology Group.
Renesas Electronic Corp. introduced an open-source ventilator system in April 2020, consisting of 20 Renesas ICs, low-power microcontrollers, and analog ICs that address ventilator signal chain electrical operations. The system design includes a sensor board, a motor control board, and Bluetooth connectivity, allowing experts to monitor multiple infected patients at the same time using any mobile device. Each board contains an MCU to operate its specific task while also monitoring the status of the linked board, ensuring patient safety. Customers utilize the open-source ventilator helps to effectively design ready-to-assemble boards for medical ventilators.

Table Of Content
1. Executive Summary
2. Assumptions and Acronyms Used
3. Research Methodology
4. Ultra-low-power Microcontroller Market Overview
4.1. Introduction
4.1.1. Market Taxonomy
4.1.2. Market Definition
4.2. Macro-Economic Factors
4.2.1. Industry Outlook
4.3. Ultra-low-power Microcontroller Market Dynamics
4.3.1. Market Drivers
4.3.2. Market Restraints
4.3.3. Opportunity
4.3.4. Market Trends
4.4. Ultra-low-power Microcontroller Market - Supply Chain
4.5. Global Ultra-low-power Microcontroller Market Forecast
4.5.1. Ultra-low-power Microcontroller Market Size (US$ Mn) and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.2. Ultra-low-power Microcontroller Market Size (000’ Units) and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.3. Ultra-low-power Microcontroller Market Absolute $ Opportunity
5. Global Ultra-low-power Microcontroller Market Analysis and Forecast by End Users
5.1. Market Trends
5.2. Introduction
5.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
5.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
5.3. Ultra-low-power Microcontroller Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
5.3.1.
Consumer Electronics
5.3.2.
Manufacturing
5.3.3.
Automotive
5.3.4.
Healthcare
5.3.5.
Telecommunications
5.3.6.
Aerospace & Defense
5.3.7.
Media & Entertainment
5.3.8.
Servers and Data Centers
5.3.9.
Others
5.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by End Users
5.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by End Users
6. Global Ultra-low-power Microcontroller Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
6.1. Market Trends
6.2. Introduction
6.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
6.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Region
6.3. Ultra-low-power Microcontroller Market Size and Volume Forecast by Region
6.3.1. North America
6.3.2. Latin America
6.3.3. Europe
6.3.4. Asia Pacific
6.3.5. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
6.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
6.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Region
6.6. Global Ultra-low-power Microcontroller Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
7. North America Ultra-low-power Microcontroller Market Analysis and Forecast
7.1. Introduction
7.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
7.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
7.2. North America Ultra-low-power Microcontroller Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
7.2.1. U.S.
7.2.2. Canada
7.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
7.4. North America Ultra-low-power Microcontroller Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
7.4.1.
Consumer Electronics
7.4.2.
Manufacturing
7.4.3.
Automotive
7.4.4.
Healthcare
7.4.5.
Telecommunications
7.4.6.
Aerospace & Defense
7.4.7.
Media & Entertainment
7.4.8.
Servers and Data Centers
7.4.9.
Others
7.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
7.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
7.7. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
7.7.1. By Country
7.7.2. By Product Type
7.7.3. By Application
7.8. North America Ultra-low-power Microcontroller Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
8. Latin America Ultra-low-power Microcontroller Market Analysis and Forecast
8.1. Introduction
8.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
8.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
8.1.3. Latin America Average Pricing Analysis
8.2. Latin America Ultra-low-power Microcontroller Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
8.2.1. Brazil
8.2.2. Mexico
8.2.3. Rest of Latin America
8.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
8.4. Latin America Ultra-low-power Microcontroller Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
8.4.1.
Consumer Electronics
8.4.2.
Manufacturing
8.4.3.
Automotive
8.4.4.
Healthcare
8.4.5.
Telecommunications
8.4.6.
Aerospace & Defense
8.4.7.
Media & Entertainment
8.4.8.
Servers and Data Centers
8.4.9.
Others
8.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
8.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
8.7. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
8.7.1. By Country
8.7.2. By Product Type
8.7.3. By Application
8.8. Latin America Ultra-low-power Microcontroller Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
9. Europe Ultra-low-power Microcontroller Market Analysis and Forecast
9.1. Introduction
9.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
9.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
9.1.3. Europe Average Pricing Analysis
9.2. Europe Ultra-low-power Microcontroller Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
9.2.1. Germany
9.2.2. France
9.2.3. Italy
9.2.4. U.K.
9.2.5. Spain
9.2.6. Russia
9.2.7. Rest of Europe
9.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
9.4. Europe Ultra-low-power Microcontroller Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
9.4.1.
Consumer Electronics
9.4.2.
Manufacturing
9.4.3.
Automotive
9.4.4.
Healthcare
9.4.5.
Telecommunications
9.4.6.
Aerospace & Defense
9.4.7.
Media & Entertainment
9.4.8.
Servers and Data Centers
9.4.9.
Others
9.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
9.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
9.7. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
9.7.1. By Country
9.7.2. By Product Type
9.7.3. By Application
9.8. Europe Ultra-low-power Microcontroller Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
10. Asia Pacific Ultra-low-power Microcontroller Market Analysis and Forecast
10.1. Introduction
10.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
10.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
10.1.3. Asia Pacific Average Pricing Analysis
10.2. Asia Pacific Ultra-low-power Microcontroller Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
10.2.1. China
10.2.2. Japan
10.2.3. South Korea
10.2.4. India
10.2.5. Australia
10.2.6. Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
10.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
10.4. Asia Pacific Ultra-low-power Microcontroller Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
10.4.1.
Consumer Electronics
10.4.2.
Manufacturing
10.4.3.
Automotive
10.4.4.
Healthcare
10.4.5.
Telecommunications
10.4.6.
Aerospace & Defense
10.4.7.
Media & Entertainment
10.4.8.
Servers and Data Centers
10.4.9.
Others
10.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
10.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
10.7. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
10.7.1. By Country
10.7.2. By Product Type
10.7.3. By Application
10.8. Asia Pacific Ultra-low-power Microcontroller Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
11. Middle East & Africa Ultra-low-power Microcontroller Market Analysis and Forecast
11.1. Introduction
11.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
11.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
11.1.3. Middle East & Africa Average Pricing Analysis
11.2. Middle East & Africa Ultra-low-power Microcontroller Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
11.2.1. Saudi Arabia
11.2.2. South Africa
11.2.3. UAE
11.2.4. Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
11.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
11.4. Middle East & Africa Ultra-low-power Microcontroller Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
11.4.1.
Consumer Electronics
11.4.2.
Manufacturing
11.4.3.
Automotive
11.4.4.
Healthcare
11.4.5.
Telecommunications
11.4.6.
Aerospace & Defense
11.4.7.
Media & Entertainment
11.4.8.
Servers and Data Centers
11.4.9.
Others
11.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
11.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
11.7. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
11.7.1. By Country
11.7.2. By Product Type
11.7.3. By Application
11.8. Middle East & Africa Ultra-low-power Microcontroller Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
12. Competition Landscape
12.1. Global Ultra-low-power Microcontroller Market: Market Share Analysis
12.2. Ultra-low-power Microcontroller Distributors and Customers
12.3. Ultra-low-power Microcontroller Market: Competitive Dashboard
12.4. Company Profiles (Details: Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
12.4.1. Texas Instrument Inc
12.4.2.
Microchip Technology Inc
12.4.3.
STMicroelectronics
12.4.4.
Renesas Electronics Corporation
12.4.5.
Cypress Semiconductor Corporation
12.4.6.
NXP Semiconductors N.V
12.4.7.
Silicon Laboratories, Inc
12.4.8.
Maxim Integrated
12.4.9.
Analog Devices, Inc
12.4.10.
ON Semiconductor