International. According to the latest report Opportunities for Energy Components in LED Lighting, prepared by IMS Research, the global market for power semiconductors used in LED lighting will move US$3 billion through 2016.
These results are expected by the rapid absorption of LED lighting, benefited by the global trend of consuming more efficient lighting. In addition, by the legislation of several countries against incandescent lamps.
Under this scenario, the study forecasts a potential market of 19 million units of power semiconductors by 2016, at a cost of US $ 3,000 million.
Ryan Sanderson, co-author of the report, said: "Electronic plug-ins related to LED lighting add a new challenge for traditional manufacturers of lighting solutions. Most designs require knowledge of power electronics, something many suppliers don't currently have in-house."
The report adds that the LED lamp market presents a huge opportunity for power semiconductor manufacturers. LED luminaires over 60W, used for street lighting and industry, are forecast to generate an energy market of more than US$1 trillion by 2016.
The study was prepared with interviews with the main suppliers in the industry.
