In a new report, Juniper Research talks about so called MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) devices built into mobile phones and tablets, suggesting annual revenues for this market will exceed $6 billion by 2016. According to the research company, there are three different categories for MEMS devices: those already deployed (accelerometers, magnetometers and gyroscopes), those currently in initial stages of deployment (displays, RF devices, pressure sensors and microphones) and future applications, such as joysticks, temperature and humidity sensors, speakers & pico-projectors.
Moreover, it is said that inertial sensor adoption (accelerometers, gyroscopes and magnetometers) has mainly depended on advanced availability and capability of gaming and navigation applications, and is now ubiquitous in all mobile devices, smartphones and tablets included.
Other findings from the report highlight the opportunity for other MEMS devices including microphones and RF components in mobile:
- With device vendors trying to differentiate themselves with high-quality audio input and to integrate multiple microphones, the total number of MEMS microphones present in mobile devices shipped will exceed 2 billion in 2016.
- MEMS RF devices are expected to be found in most products designed for use in wireless products and this is indicated by recent mass production deals in RF MEMS.
And you can get more information from Juniper’s website.