Market Overview:

The Global Market Size For Light Sensors Was Valued At USD 2.85 Billion In 2019 And USD 3.88 Billion In 2022 Is Projected To Expand At A CAGR Of 10.9% From 2022 To 2030 And USD 8.89 Billion By 2030.

The technology of light sensors is advancing rapidly and is utilized in a variety of applications worldwide. The light sensor detects light and converts it into an electrical output signal. The global market for light sensors is anticipated to expand at a moderate rate during the forecast period. Consumer electronics, transportation, smart home, and automotive applications are primarily responsible for the market's expansion. There are a variety of electronic products available for purchase on the market. Due to a variety of design considerations, light sensors have become an integral component of these products. In addition, light sensors are acquiring importance due to their expanding use in intelligent electronics. This is primarily because the light sensor adjusts the LCD screen's brightness based on the quantity of ambient light. They conserve energy and provide optimal screen luminance. Photo resistors and photodiodes are two of the most common types of light sensors.

COVID-19 Impact:

The world is presently experiencing a pandemic, which has had an effect on the growth and development of the Ambient Light Sensor Market. Numerous businesses are transitioning to remote work, while production facilities operate at reduced capacity. Countries are implementing indefinite lockdowns, which has a negative effect on supply chains. In addition, the light sensor market has been severely impacted by the decline in funding from various sources. The struggle of organizations to generate revenue has further hampered their ability to attract funding. As a result, the development of the light sensor market has nearly ceased. After the pandemic has ended, it is anticipated that the ambient light sensor market share will increase.

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Market Dynamics:

Latest Trends:

The proliferation of proximity sensors and ambient light sensors in mobile devices has propelled the consumer electronics industry's growth in the market for light sensors. APAC may present growth opportunities due to an increase in the use of light sensors by prominent OEMs, including Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (South Korea). The South Korean firm Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a major participant in the light sensor market. It has incorporated light sensors into a number of product categories, including mobile devices such as the Samsung Galaxy S6 and Samsung Galaxy S6 edge, which perform specific duties such as proximity detection.

Smartphones, LCD/LED televisions, and laptops are among the applications propelling the rising demand for light sensor devices. The sensors' ability to autonomously adjust the screen brightness based on the amount of ambient light these devices receive enables energy savings. Modern IoT lighting platforms place a significant emphasis on the control of lighting utilizing multiple digital sensing components involving illuminance detectors.

Driving Factors:

• Increasing creation of intelligent communities

The development of smart cities is a key market trend for light sensors. The lights in such communities will be equipped with sensors specifically for ambient light sensing in order to be energy efficient. When darkness falls, the lights will automatically turn on or become brighter. Similarly, when there is an abundance of natural light, artificial lights will either dim or switch off automatically to conserve energy. As the construction of smart cities in developing nations increases, so will the demand for light sensing devices.

• Utilization of consumer electronics

The demand for light sensors is growing due to factors such as the miniaturization of sensors, the increased use of consumer electronics, and the demand for renewable energy. In addition, developments in the automotive industry, smart homes, and outdoor illumination are anticipated to fuel market expansion. Recent advances in sensor technologies have been fueled by innovative manufacturing technologies, low-cost and high-speed electronic circuits, and signal processing techniques. These new developments in the field provide dependable technical solutions, thereby enhancing the economic efficiency, dependability, and quality of technical products.

Restraining Factors:

• Fluctuations in the light source and stringent government regulations

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• Low capacity for long-distance travel

The inability to travel long distances is a primary factor inhibiting market expansion. The inability of these light sensors to function outside of a specific range of 3 lx (lux) to over 30,000 lx (lux) is expected to hinder the market's expansion.

Opportunities:

• Adoption of the internet of things and artificial intelligence

The increasing adoption rate of light sensors in tablets and smartphones, outdoor illumination, the automotive industry, smart TVs, wearable devices, and innovative applications in the biomedical sector is driving market growth opportunities.

• Technological progress

Policies and regulations to develop smart cities in various countries, technological advancements, and rising investments in R&D for advanced products are the factors likely to offer lucrative growth opportunities for the light sensors market over the forecast period.

Challenges:

There are a number of factors restraining the growth of the light sensor market, such as the increased costs associated with sensor integration, which makes it impractical to integrate light sensors in certain applications in order to reduce costs, the decreased lifetime of devices such as laptops, and the decreased battery life of devices due to the fact that sensors operate on batteries, resulting in a low adoption rate for these sensors.

Due to their sensitivity to heat, the durability of cameras, smartphones, and other devices is diminished when they are operated continuously for an extended period of time. Additionally, the high cost of smart sensors is likely to restrain the growth of the light sensor market.

Strategic Development:

• In July 2022 - Vishay Inter technology introduced VCNT2025X1, an AEC-Q110-compliant reflective optical sensor, This new series of sensors can be utilized in numerous applications, including smart homes, industrial, and automotive. Additionally, the new sensors offer a high current transfer ratio and enhanced performance.
• In July 2021 - Sharp Fukuyama Semiconductor Co., Ltd. announced the development of the GP2AP130S00F proximity sensor. The sensor's ultra-compact size and low current consumption make it suitable for incorporation into wearable devices.
• In July of 2020 - AMS AG introduced the TMD 2755 family of ultra-small integrated ambient light sensors and proximity detection modules. This new range can be utilized as a three-sensor-in-one solution. This would reduce the need for circuit board space and contribute to the design of a thin and lightweight system.
• In November 2020 - VL53L5 was introduced by STMicroelectronics. The product expanded FlightSense's portfolio of Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensors. It dramatically enhances laser autofocus, presence detection, touch-to-focus, and gesture interfaces, enabling developers to design more innovative imaging applications.
• In November of 2020 - Rohm will unveil VCSEL technology. Demand for VCSEL is anticipated to increase with the introduction of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and industrial inspection systems that use gesture and shape recognition.

Key Vendors:

Different leading key players have been profiled to get better insights into the businesses. It offers detailed elaboration on different top-level industries which are functioning in global regions. It includes informative data such as company overview, contact information, and some significant strategies followed by key players:

• Ams

The AMS is endeavoring to provide our mathematics community with both in-person and online meeting opportunities. Location, host institution preferences, community input, as well as CDC, federal, and local guidelines are considered when determining the location of meetings.

• Everlight Electronics

EVERLIGHT has been committed to the continuous development of its products and manufacturing process through professional R&D efforts, allowing people to live brightly. The high-quality, efficient solutions for a variety of applications, products, and concepts to generate more business opportunities and benefits for our customers.

• STmicroelectronics

ST is a global leader in semiconductors that provides intelligent and energy-efficient products and solutions that power the electronics at the center of daily life. Today, ST's products are ubiquitous, and together with our customers enable smarter driving, factories, cities, and homes, as well as the next iteration of mobile and Internet of Things devices.

• Avago Technologies

Broadcom Limited is a global leader in the design, development, and distribution of a vast array of analog and digital semiconductor connectivity solutions. The extensive product portfolio of Broadcom Limited serves four key end markets: wired infrastructure, wireless communications, enterprise storage, and industrial & other.

• Elan Microelectronic

Elan Microelectronics Corporation develops, produces, and sells integrated circuits (ICs). Telecom line, consumer electronic line, microcontroller line, personal computer (PC) peripheral line, and memory line are the product lines of the company.

• Sharp

Sharp Corporation is a Japanese multinational corporation headquartered in Sakai-ku, Sakai, Osaka Prefecture that designs and manufactures electronic products.

• Apple

Apple is best known for producing some of the most pervasive consumer devices, software, and services in the world, including the iPhone, iPad, iMac and MacBook computers, Apple TV, Apple Watch, iOS, iCloud, iTunes, Apple Music, and Apple Pay. Apple is one of the largest technology corporations in the world, alongside Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and Facebook, and has been led by CEO Tim Cook since 2011.

• Samsung Electronics

Samsung Electronics is a global leader in technology, providing individuals with new opportunities. We are transforming the worlds of televisions, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, network systems, medical devices, semiconductors, and LED solutions through constant innovation and discovery. In addition to being a market leader in the Internet of Things space, Samsung's Smart Home and Digital Health initiatives are also at the forefront.

• Sitronix Technology

Sitronix Technology Corp is a fabless semiconductor company headquartered in Taiwan that primarily develops, manufactures, and sells display controller ICs. The company's primary products are divided into three categories: mobile display driver ICs, industrial and automotive display driver ICs, and touch controller ICs, which are referred to as SoC. The majority of the company's products are incorporated into entry-level mobile phones, industrial displays, and automotive systems.

• Rohm

ROHM Semiconductor India's (RSI) vision is "Innovate In India, For India"; to improve the standard of living by delivering Superior Value to our customers, partners, and stakeholders by concentrating on Innovation and leveraging existing ROHM products and technology.

ROHM India's mission is Global Synergy and Cross-Functional Excellence. The Marketing, Application Engineering, and Product Design Teams strive for cross-functional excellence in order to create Global Synergy.

Segmentation Analysis:

The Light Sensor Market is segmented on the basis of function, integration, output and end-use.

By Function:

In 2019, the proximity detection segment dominated the market and accounted for approximately 30.0% of the global revenue. This segment's expansion can be attributed to its widespread application in the automotive and industrial manufacturing industries. To detect motion or proximity to other objects, proximity detectors react to variations in infrared radiation. They are commonly installed in vehicles to warn the driver of nearby obstacles. Moreover, they are commonly used to detect motion for security purposes in outdoor lighting.

The ambient light sensing market is anticipated to expand at a rapid rate due to the rising demand for electronic goods. Light sensors have become a crucial component of consumer electronics in order to satisfy a variety of design requirements. In addition, ambient light sensing technology is acquiring popularity due to its increasing use in intelligent electronics. This is essential because light detectors alter the brightness of LCD and LED displays based on the amount of ambient light. They also conserve energy and provide adequate screen luminance for users.

• Ambient Light Sensing
• Proximity Detection
• RGB Color Sensing
• Gesture Recognition
• IR Detection

By Integration:

On the basis of integration, the market is divided into discrete and combination segments. The combination category is anticipated to hold the largest market share due to the growing demand for combination light sensors in low- and mid-range smartphones.

• Discrete
• Combination

By Output:

In 2019, the digital segment dominated the market with a share of more than 55.0% based on output. In applications such as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, lighting controls, and temperature control systems, it is necessary to modify the control parameters based on the ambient light intensity. In such conditions, digital light detectors have become significant. With the increasing use of screen-based devices such as laptops, mobile phones, and televisions, the digital light sensor market is anticipated to experience substantial growth in the coming years.

As a result of technological advancements, numerous optical sensors are now available in compact packages at affordable prices. The range and utility of ambient light detectors have been enhanced by digital solutions. In addition, analog-to-digital light sensors feature IR obstructing filters, an interrupt function, and an I2C interface for backlight control and ambient light sensing. In the future years, the demand for digital light sensors is anticipated to increase, as energy efficiency has become an integral component of a variety of devices.

• Analog
• Digital

By End-Use:

Due to the increasing demand and utility of electronic products among consumers, the consumer electronics segment accounted for over 35.0% of the market's total revenue in 2019. From applications such as smartphones, LCD/LED televisions, and laptops, the demand for light sensing devices is increasing. The sensors perform the function of automatically adjusting the screen's brightness based on the quantity of ambient light received by these devices, thereby enabling power conservation. Modern IoT lighting platforms also prioritize illuminance detectors and other digital sensing elements for lighting control.

The swiftly expanding healthcare industry is driving the use of sophisticated instruments with light sensors. In the medical field, light sensors are commonly used for detecting pathogens, monitoring oxygen levels in patients (pulse oximeters), and blood diagnostics. In addition, the demand for integrated optoelectronic sensors has increased in the medical equipment industry. These developments are anticipated to stimulate the expansion of the healthcare market over the forecast period.

• Automotive
• Consumer Electronics
• Industrial
• Healthcare
• Others

Regional Insights:

In 2019, APAC dominated the market with a share of more than 31% due to the increasing population and demand for smartphones and consumer electronics. In addition, an increasing number of handheld devices with light sensors is anticipated to propel the expansion of this market. In response to stringent consumer safety regulations in developing nations such as India and ASEAN, manufacturers are adding more detectors to midsize vehicles. These factors are anticipated to drive the growth of the Asia-Pacific optical sensor market during the forecast period.

Due to the early adoption of light-sensing solutions, North America is anticipated to experience significant growth over the forecast period. Regional markets include Analog Devices, Inc., Broadcom, Inc., and Maxim Integrated Products, Inc., which are actively developing and innovating sensors. The United States remains the global leader in sensor design and R&D, but the Asia-Pacific region produces the majority of sensors. This pattern is anticipated to persist over the next decade. However, global geopolitical instability, particularly in regards to trade policy, is compelling the US industry to implement new strategies in order to maintain a competitive edge.

Geographically, the global Light Sensors market has been segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East, and India, among others. This market will be dominated by the global region in the near future.

• North America
• US
• Canada
• Mexico
• Rest of North America
• Europe
• Germany
• France
• Italy
• Spain
• UK
• Nordic Countries
• Denmark
• Finland
• Iceland
• Sweden
• Norway
• Benelux Union
• Belgium
• The Netherlands
• Luxembourg
• Rest of Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• Japan
• China
• India
• Australia
• South Korea
• Southeast Asia
• Indonesia
• Thailand
• Malaysia
• Singapore
• Rest of Southeast Asia
• Rest of Asia-Pacific
• The Middle East & Africa
• Saudi Arabia
• UAE
• Egypt
• South Africa
• Rest of the Middle East & Africa
• Latin America
• Brazil
• Argentina
• Rest of Latin America

Scope of Report:

Report Attribute	Details
Study Period	2017-2030
Base Year	2022
Estimated year	2023
Forecast period	2023-2030
Historic Period	2017-2022
Units	Value (USD Billion)
Growth Rate	CAGR of 10.9% from 2023 to 2030
By Function	Ambient Light Sensing Proximity Detection RGB Color Sensing Gesture Recognition IR Detection
By Integration	Discrete Combination
By Output	Analog Digital
By End-Use	Automotive Consumer Electronics Industrial Healthcare Others
By Companies	Ams Everlight Electronics STmicroelectronics Avago Technologies Elan Microelectronic Sharp Apple Samsung Electronics Sitronix Technology Rohm
Regional Scope	North America Europe Asia-Pacific The Middle East & Africa Latin America
Reasons to Purchase this Report and Customization Scope	6-month post-sale analyst assistance. 10% Free Customization and 15 Company Profiles in addition to the ones specified

Conclusion:

• Analyses competitive developments in the Light Sensors Market, including contracts, joint ventures, mergers & acquisitions, collaborations, product launches & developments, and research & development (R&D) The purpose of this report is to provide a comprehensive analysis of the Light Sensors Market by function, output, integration, application, and region.
• Industry analysis based on market segments, market dynamics, market size, competition, and companies involved in the value chain.
• Analysis of the Light Sensors Market in terms of individual growth trends, future prospects, and market share
• Provides detailed information regarding the main factors influencing the growth of the Light Sensors Market
• Details segment-specific business performance for the benefit of businesses seeking to expand their operations; (drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges).