North America Light Sensor Market

North America Light Sensor Market Analysis Report (2021 - 2026)

The size and share of the North America Light Sensors Market is likely to grow at a higher CAGR during the forecast period for 2021 – 2026.

Light Sensors, also known as Photodetectors, photosensors, and others, convert the light photons into the current. These absorbed light photons make electron-hole pairs in the region of depletion. Photodiodes and phototransistors are a few models of the photodetectors. Also, the solar cells convert some of the light energy, which was absorbed, into electrical energy. While after conversion of this light it into the electrical energy, radiant heat which is present within the frequency spectrum source of infrared to ultraviolet light that is again can be measured by these devices.

The growth of the light sensors market in North America is attributed to the wide range of their applications and the demand for them among the end-users. Also, the ambient light sensors are the latest technology that is witnessing the traction in the target market's segmentation owing to the utilization of these sensors by the different companies in North America. And the advantages of these sensors, such as, the range of comfortable levels that are dependent on the room's light, are making them get featured in various electronics devices for numerous applications.

Recent Developments

• Everlight Electronics Co., Ltd., a leading company in the LED and optoelectronics industry, has released its new ELUC3535NUB series of UVC products which are intended for the maintenance of life quality and health, using the epitaxial and flip chips on the sapphire substrate to guarantee quality and sterilization. 

• STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader that serves customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has announced that it has signed an agreement for acquiring the majority stake in French Gallium Nitride (GaN) innovator Exagan.

Drivers and Restraints of North America Light Sensor Market

The need for the obstruction that reduces the amount of light by measurements, the requirement for a solution with lowlight accuracy and in lowlight conditions, and availability of a wide variety of optical sensors in small packages at affordable prices are the primary drivers of the growth of the North America Light Sensors Market.

Also, the proliferation of cell phones, coupled with the demand for better user experience is the factor that is making these light sensors to get integrated into touchscreen smartphones. So, the applications of display management can get controlled automatically of the backlight intensity, which ensures the best possible user experience while extending battery life.

Market Segmentation of North America Light Sensor Market

• By Function Type: Ambient light sensing, Proximity detection, RGB Color sensing, Gesture recognition, and UV/IR detection.

• By Output: Analog and Digital

• By Integration: Discrete and Combination.

• By Application: Automotive, Consumer Electronics, Healthcare, Industrial, Entertainment, Home automation and Security

• By Region: US, Canada & Rest of NA. In the regional analysis of the North America Light Sensor Market, the US and Canada are forming the two major regions that held a significant share of the market in the revenue aspects. The growth of the target market in this region is attributed to the growing government influence to protect the environment by curbing pollution caused by hazardous chemicals.

The key players of the North America Light Sensor Market include AMS AG, Broadcom Inc., Sharp Corporation, STMicroelectronics N.V., Vishay Intertechnology Inc., ELAN Microelectronic Corp., Everlight Electronics Co. Ltd., Maxim Integrated Products Inc., Sitronix Technology Corporation, and ROHM Co. Ltd.