PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1705269
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1705269
A linear voltage regulator is an electronic device that maintains a constant output voltage despite changes in the input voltage or load conditions. It provides a stable and precise voltage supply to electronic circuits, ensuring they operate correctly and safely.
The main types of linear voltage regulators include series, shunt, low drop-out, and standard regulators. Series-type linear voltage regulators maintain a constant output voltage despite variations in input voltage and load conditions. The various topologies include electro-mechanical, electronic tap-switching, and ferro-resonant designs, and they are used by various end users such as commercial, residential, industrial, and automotive sectors.
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The linear voltage regulators market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.61 billion in 2024 to $3.86 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.0%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing focus on electricity, high growth potential in emerging markets, growth of consumer electronics, and telecommunications boom.
The linear voltage regulators market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of smart grids, increasing awareness, increasing adoption of IoT devices, increasing use of sophisticated electronics, and increasing focus on energy efficiency. Major trends in the forecast period include modernized electrical grid systems, expansion in IoT and smart device applications, integration with renewable energy systems, technological advancements, and launches of new products and services.
The increasing demand for consumer electronics is expected to drive the growth of the linear voltage regulator market in the future. Consumer electronics refer to electronic devices designed for everyday personal or home use, aimed at enhancing convenience, entertainment, and efficiency. This growing demand is fueled by continuous technological advancements and increasing affordability, which make innovative devices more accessible to a wider audience. Linear voltage regulators play a crucial role in consumer electronics by providing stable and regulated voltage to various components and circuits. They contribute to improved performance, reduced noise, and enhanced longevity of electronic devices. For example, a report by Cybercrew.UK, a UK-based digital media company, predicts that the percentage of UK households using smartphones will increase from 91.43% in 2021 to 93.8% by 2026. Similarly, LG, a South Korea-based consumer electronics company, reported in January 2023 achieving its highest-ever annual revenue of $60 billion, marking a significant 12.9% increase from the previous year's sales of $52.70 billion. Therefore, the growing demand for consumer electronics is a key driver in the expansion of the linear voltage regulator market.
Leading companies in the linear voltage regulator market are focusing on developing innovative products, such as low-dropout (LDO) regulators, to improve energy efficiency and reduce the size of designs. Low-dropout (LDO) regulators are linear voltage regulators that ensure stable output voltage with a minimal difference between the input and output voltages. For example, in May 2023, Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation, a Japan-based electronics company, introduced the TCR1HF series. The TCR1HF series from Toshiba features low standby current consumption of just 1μA and a broad input voltage range of 4V to 36V, making it well-suited for energy-efficient applications. These LDO regulators boost device performance while significantly cutting power consumption during standby mode.
In February 2022, BelGaN Group BV, a Belgium-based semiconductor manufacturer, acquired ON Semiconductor Belgium BV for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition is intended to transform the Oudenaarde facility into a prominent European hub for GaN semiconductors, utilizing Imec's innovations and BelGaN's expertise to spur growth and align with the EU's objectives for chip autonomy and energy efficiency. ON Semiconductor Belgium BV, previously a US-based manufacturer of power semiconductors and sensors for automotive and industrial markets, includes linear voltage regulators among its offerings.
Major companies operating in the linear voltage regulators market are Toshiba Corporation, Texas Instruments, STMicroelectronics, Infineon Technologies, NXP Semiconductors, Analog Devices, Renesas Electronics, ON Semiconductor, Microchip Technology, Skyworks Solutions, OSRAM Licht AG, ROHM Semiconductor, Vishay Intertechnology, Maxim Integrated, Diodes Incorporated, Monolithic Power Systems, Cirrus Logic, Fairchild Semiconductor, Silicon Laboratories, Allegro MicroSystems, Silergy Corp, Semtech Corporation, Sanken Electric Co. Ltd., Lattice Semiconductor, Richtek Technology
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the linear voltage regulators market in 2024. The regions covered in the linear voltage regulators market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the linear voltage regulators market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The linear voltage regulator market consists of sales of integrated circuits (ICs), power modules, discrete component solutions, power supply units (PSUs), and consumer electronics. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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