Magnetic field sensors are expected to show good growth as they are widely used across different application segments. Early applications for these sensors were essentially direction finding, or navigation. Today, these sensors are still a primary means of navigation but many more uses have evolved.

Automobile industry is a heavy user of magnetic field sensors; accounting for almost 40% of the total magnetic sensors market. One of the largest applications for magnetic sensors in automobiles is in anti-lock braking systems (ABS) and engine control management systems. Traditionally, the combined consumer and computing segments form the largest user base for magnetic sensors. Typical applications include cameras, DVD players, hard disk drives, video-cassette players, printers, cell phones, and washing machines. The other verticals such as healthcare and defense are also contributing to the overall demand.

Besides, the increasing use of these sensors in other applications; especially mobile handsets will boost sales. Magnetic sensors are being used as compass in handhelds and give increased sophistication to GPS solutions. Electronic compass is expected to give a much higher thrust; with the volume of sales set to treble form its level in 2010.

Developed markets such U.S., U.K., Japan/Korea are amongst the most technologically advanced consumer electronics as well as automotive markets due to the presence of prominent system suppliers, large semiconductor companies, and sensor manufacturers. The size of the region, the affluence of its consumers, and the competitiveness make it a good market for magnetic sensor manufacturer. Most of the innovations in electronics design and technology are deployed in these regions first; and then in rest of the world.

Hall Effect sensors dominate the market with more than 70% market share, while newer technologies such as AMR and GMR sensors are gradually gaining visibility. The main suppliers of Hall Effect sensors are Allegro, Micronas, Melexis, Austria Microsystems, and AKM. The major vendors of AMR sensors are NXP, Sensitec, and Honeywell, while the main GMR sensors suppliers are NVE Corporation, and Hitachi.

The demand for magnetic sensors in the year 2010 was 3.67 billion units; which are expected to reach 7.14 billion units in 2016 at a CAGR of 10.3%. In value terms, this market stood at $1.1 billion in year 2010 and is expected to reach $2.0 billion by year 2016, at 8.7% CAGR during the projected period.

Magnetic Field Sensors Market is triggered due to a lot of factors. For magnetic sensor market, vehicle production in emerging markets, increasing demand in gaming consoles, increasing popularity of electronic compass, and continuous demand from computer and computing peripherals are acting as a driver’s. Competition within the technologies, inconsistence in magnetic field strength, and unavailability of strong aftermarket are acting as restraints. The advancement of hybrid sensors and growth in hybrid and electric vehicle are the future opportunities for magnetic sensors.

Scope of the report

This Magnetic Field Sensors Market research report categorizes the global magnetic sensor market on the basis of different types of sensors used in electronic systems, the applications for which the sensors are used and geographical analysis; forecasting revenue and analyzing trends in the magnetic sensor market.

On the basis of product type

In this section, magnetic sensor market is divided as per the type of sensor used. Angular sensors, revolution sensors, position sensors, and current sensor are the prominent sensor type used for various applications. Other sensors include various emerging sensor type such as hall ICs, microswitches, and image sensors.

On the basis of applications

In this section, magnetic sensor market is divided as per the applications for which the sensors are used. Consumer segment, automotive segment, industrial segment, and aerospace/ defence are the prominent segments that consumes the magnetic sensor to a greater extent.

On the basis of geography

• North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and ROW are covered in the report.
• North America is subdivided into U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
• Europe is further divided into U.K., Germany, and France.
• Asia-Pacific is divided into China, Japan, and Taiwan.
• ROW is segmented into Australia, Brazil, and New Zealand.

Each section will provide market data, market drivers, trends and opportunities, key players, and competitive outlook. This report also provides market tables for covering the sub-segments and micro-markets. In addition, it provides more than 15 company profiles covering all the sub-segments.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
1 INTRODUCTION
  1.1 KEY TAKE-AWAYS
  1.2 REPORT DESCRIPTION
  1.3 MARKETS COVERED
  1.4 STAKEHOLDERS
  1.5 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
      1.5.1 KEY DATA POINTS FROM SECONDARY SOURCES
      1.5.2 KEY DATA POINTS FROM PRIMARY SOURCES
      1.5.3 ASSUMPTIONS MADE
 
2 SUMMARY
 
3 MARKET OVERVIEW
  3.1 INTRODUCTION
  3.2 MARKET SEGMENTATION
  3.3 MARKET DYNAMICS
      3.3.1 DRIVERS
            3.3.1.1 Vehicle production in emerging markets
                    3.3.1.1.1 Increasing demand in gaming consoles
                    3.3.1.1.2 Increasing popularity of electronic compass
                    3.3.1.1.3 Continuous demand from computer and computing peripherals
      3.3.2 RESTRAINTS
            3.3.2.1 Competition within the technologies
                    3.3.2.1.1 Inconsistent magnetic field strength
                    3.3.2.1.2 Unavailability of strong aftermarket
      3.3.3 OPPORTUNITIES
            3.3.3.1 Hybrid Sensor Technology
            3.3.3.2 Electric & Hybrid Vehicles
  3.4 WINNING IMPERATIVE
      3.4.1 FOCUS ON POTENTIAL IN EMERGING MARKETS
  3.5 BURNING ISSUES
      3.5.1 MEMS SENSOR TECHNOLOGY
  3.6 SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYSIS
  3.7 PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
      3.7.1 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS
      3.7.2 THREAT OF PRODUCT SUBSTITUTES
      3.7.3 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS
      3.7.4 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS
      3.7.5 RIVALRY AMONG EXISTING PLAYERS
  3.8 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS
 
4 PRODUCT MARKET
  4.1 ANGULAR SENSOR
      4.1.1 ANGULAR SENSORS MARKET ESTIMATION & FORECASTING, BY GEOGRAPHY
      4.1.2 ANGULAR SENSORS MARKET ESTIMATION & FORECASTING, BY APPLICATIONS
  4.2 REVOLUTION SENSOR
      4.2.1 REVOLUTION SENSORS MARKET ESTIMATION & FORECASTING, BY GEOGRAPHY
      4.2.2 REVOLUTION SENSORS MARKET ESTIMATION & FORECASTING, BY APPLICATIONS.
  4.3 CURRENT SENSOR
      4.3.1 CURRENT SENSORS MARKET ESTIMATION & FORECASTING, BY GEOGRAPHY
      4.3.2 CURRENT SENSORS MARKET ESTIMATION & FORECASTING, BY APPLICATIONS
  4.4 POSITION SENSOR
      4.4.1 POSITION SENSORS MARKET ESTIMATION & FORECASTING, BY GEOGRAPHY
      4.4.2 POSITION SENSORS MARKET ESTIMATION & FORECASTING, BY APPLICATIONS
  4.5 OTHER SENSORS
      4.5.1 OTHER SENSORS MARKET ESTIMATION & FORECASTING, BY GEOGRAPHY
      4.5.2 OTHER SENSORS MARKET ESTIMATION & FORECASTING, BY APPLICATIONS
 
5 APPLICATIONS MARKET
  5.1 OVERVIEW
  5.2 CONSUMER SEGMENT
      5.2.1 CONSUMER SENSORS MARKET ESTIMATION & FORECASTING, BY GEOGRAPHY
      5.2.2 CONSUMER SENSORS MARKET ESTIMATION & FORECASTING, BY PRODUCT TYPES
  5.3 AUTOMOTIVE SEGMENT
      5.3.1 AUTOMOTIVE SENSOR MARKET ESTIMATION & FORECASTING, BY GEOGRAPHY
      5.3.2 AUTOMOTIVE SENSOR MARKET ESTIMATION & FORECASTING, BY PRODUCT TYPES
  5.4 INDUSTRIAL SEGMENT
      5.4.1 INDUSTRIAL SENSORS MARKET ESTIMATION & FORECASTING, BY GEOGRAPHY
      5.4.2 INDUSTRIAL SENSORS MARKET ESTIMATION & FORECASTING, BY PRODUCT TYPES
  5.5 AEROSPACE+DEFENSE
      5.5.1 AEROSPACE+DEFENSE SENSORS MARKET ESTIMATION & FORECASTING, BY GEOGRAPHY
      5.5.2 AEROSPACE+DEFENSE SENSORS MARKET ESTIMATION & FORECASTING, BY PRODUCT TYPES
 
6 TECHNOLOGY MARKET
  6.1 OVERVIEW
  6.2 HALL EFFECT SENSOR TECHNOLOGY
      6.2.1 APPLICATIONS
  6.3 MAGNETO-RESISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
      6.3.1 APPLICATIONS
  6.4 MAGNETO-INDUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY
      6.4.1 APPLICATIONS
  6.5 FLUXGATE TECHNOLOGY
      6.5.1 APPLICATIONS
  6.6 SQUID TECHNOLOGY
      6.6.1 APPLICATIONS
 
7 GEOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS
  7.1 NORTH AMERICA
      7.1.1 FORECASTING, BY GEOGRAPHY
      7.1.2 FORECASTING, BY APPLICATIONS
      7.1.3 FORECASTING, BY PRODUCT TYPES
  7.2 EUROPE
      7.2.1 FORECASTING, BY GEOGRAPHY
      7.2.2 FORECASTING, BY APPLICATIONS
      7.2.3 FORECASTING, BY PRODUCT TYPES
  7.3 APAC
      7.3.1 FORECASTING, BY GEOGRAPHY
      7.3.2 FORECASTING, BY APPLICATIONS
      7.3.3 FORECASTING, BY PRODUCT TYPES
  7.4 ROW
      7.4.1 FORECASTING, BY GEOGRAPHY
      7.4.2 FORECASTING, BY APPLICATIONS
      7.4.3 FORECASTING, BY PRODUCT TYPES
 
8 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  8.1 KEY GROWTH STRATEGIES
 
9 COMPANY PROFILES
  9.1 ASAHI KASEI MICROSYSTEMS
      9.1.1 OVERVIEW
      9.1.2 PRODUCTS & SERVICES
      9.1.3 FINANCIALS
      9.1.4 STRATEGY
      9.1.5 DEVELOPMENTS
  9.2 ALLEGRO MICROSYSTEMS INC
      9.2.1 OVERVIEW
      9.2.2 PRODUCTS & SERVICES
      9.2.3 FINANCIALS
      9.2.4 STRATEGY
      9.2.5 DEVELOPMENTS
  9.3 ALPS ELECTRICS CO. LTD
      9.3.1 OVERVIEW
      9.3.2 PRODUCTS & SERVICES
      9.3.3 FINANCIALS
      9.3.4 STRATEGY
      9.3.5 DEVELOPMENTS
  9.4 AUSTRIAMICROSYSTEMS AG
      9.4.1 OVERVIEW
      9.4.2 PRODUCTS & SERVICES
      9.4.3 FINANCIALS
      9.4.4 STRATEGY
      9.4.5 DEVELOPMENTS
  9.5 ROBERT BOSCH GMBH
      9.5.1 OVERVIEW
      9.5.2 PRODUCTS & SERVICES
      9.5.3 FINANCIALS
      9.5.4 STRATEGY
      9.5.5 DEVELOPMENTS
  9.6 DENSO CORPORATION
      9.6.1 OVERVIEW
      9.6.2 PRODUCTS & SERVICES
      9.6.3 FINANCIALS
      9.6.4 STRATEGY
      9.6.5 DEVELOPMENTS
  9.7 ELMOS SEMICONDUCTOR AG
      9.7.1 OVERVIEW
      9.7.2 PRODUCTS & SERVICES
      9.7.3 FINANCIALS
      9.7.4 STRATEGY
      9.7.5 DEVELOPMENTS
  9.8 FREESCALE SEMICONDUCTOR INC
      9.8.1 OVERVIEW
      9.8.2 PRODUCTS & SERVICES
      9.8.3 FINANCIALS
      9.8.4 STRATEGY
      9.8.5 DEVELOPMENTS
  9.9 HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC
      9.9.1 OVERVIEW
      9.9.2 PRODUCTS & SERVICES
      9.9.3 FINANCIALS
      9.9.4 STRATEGY
      9.9.5 DEVELOPMENTS
  9.10 INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG
      9.10.1 OVERVIEW
      9.10.2 PRODUCTS & SERVICES
      9.10.3 FINANCIALS
      9.10.4 STRATEGY
      9.10.5 DEVELOPMENTS
  9.11 MELEXIS MICROELECTRONIC SYSTEMS
      9.11.1 OVERVIEW
      9.11.2 PRODUCTS & SERVICES
      9.11.3 FINANCIALS
      9.11.4 STRATEGY
      9.11.5 DEVELOPMENTS
  9.12 MEMSIC CORPORATION
      9.12.1 OVERVIEW
      9.12.2 PRODUCTS & SERVICES
      9.12.3 FINANCIALS
      9.12.4 STRATEGY
      9.12.5 DEVELOPMENTS
  9.13 MICRONAS SEMICONDUCTOR
      9.13.1 OVERVIEW
      9.13.2 PRODUCTS & SERVICES
      9.13.3 FINANCIALS
      9.13.4 STRATEGY
      9.13.5 DEVELOPMENTS
  9.14 NVE CORPORATION
      9.14.1 OVERVIEW
      9.14.2 PRODUCTS & SERVICES
      9.14.3 FINANCIALS
      9.14.4 STRATEGY
      9.14.5 DEVELOPMENTS
  9.15 NXP SEMICONDUCTORS
      9.15.1 OVERVIEW
      9.15.2 PRODUCTS & SERVICES
      9.15.3 FINANCIALS
      9.15.4 STRATEGY
      9.15.5 DEVELOPMENTS
  9.16 MAGNETIC SENSORS CORP
      9.16.1 OVERVIEW
      9.16.2 PRODUCTS & SERVICES
      9.16.3 FINANCIALS

LIST OF TABLES 
 
TABLE 1 MAGNETIC SENSOR MARKET REVENUE, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2010 - 2016 ($MILLION)
TABLE 2 MAGNETIC SENSOR MARKET REVENUE, BY APPLICATIONS, 2010 - 2016 ($BILLION)
TABLE 3 GLOBAL MAGNETIC SENSOR MARKET REVENUE, BY PRODUCT TYPES, 2010 - 2016 ($BILLION)
TABLE 4 ANGULAR SENSOR MARKET REVENUE, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2010 - 2016 ($MILLION)
TABLE 5 ANGULAR SENSOR MARKET VOLUME, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2010 - 2016 (MILLION UNITS)
TABLE 6 ANGULAR SENSOR MARKET REVENUE, BY APPLICATIONS, 2010 - 2016 ($MILLION)
TABLE 7 ANGULAR SENSOR MARKET VOLUME, BY APPLICATIONS, 2010 - 2016 (MILLION UNITS)
TABLE 8 REVOLUTION SENSORS MARKET REVENUE, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2010 - 2016 ($MILLION)
TABLE 9 REVOLUTION SENSORS MARKET VOLUME, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2010 - 2016 (MILLION UNITS)
TABLE 10 REVOLUTION SENSORS MARKET REVENUE, BY APPLICATIONS, 2010 - 2016 ($MILLION)
TABLE 11 REVOLUTION SENSORS MARKET VOLUME, BY APPLICATIONS, 2010 - 2016 (MILLION UNITS)
TABLE 12 CURRENT SENSORS MARKET REVENUE, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2010 - 2016 ($MILLION)
TABLE 13 CURRENT SENSORS MARKET VOLUME, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2010 - 2016 (MILLION UNITS)
TABLE 14 CURRENT SENSORS MARKET REVENUE, BY APPLICATIONS, 2010 - 2016 ($MILLION)
TABLE 15 CURRENT SENSORS MARKET VOLUME, BY APPLICATIONS, 2010 - 2016 (MILLION UNITS)
TABLE 16 POSITION SENSORS MARKET REVENUE, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2010 - 2016 ($MILLION)
TABLE 17 POSITION SENSORS MARKET VOLUME, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2010 - 2016 (MILLION UNITS)
TABLE 18 POSITION SENSORS MARKET REVENUE, BY APPLICATIONS, 2010 - 2016 ($MILLION)
TABLE 19 POSITION SENSORS MARKET VOLUME, BY APPLICATIONS, 2010 - 2016 (MILLION UNITS)
TABLE 20 OTHER SENSORS MARKET REVENUE, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2010 - 2016 ($MILLION)
TABLE 21 OTHER SENSORS MARKET VOLUME, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2010 - 2016 (MILLION UNITS)
TABLE 22 OTHER SENSORS MARKET REVENUE, BY APPLICATIONS, 2010 - 2016 ($MILLION)
TABLE 23 OTHER SENSORS MARKET VOLUME, BY APPLICATIONS, 2010 - 2016 (MILLION UNITS)
TABLE 24 CONSUMER SENSORS MARKET REVENUE, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2010 - 2016 ($MILLION)
TABLE 25 CONSUMER SENSORS MARKET VOLUME, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2010 - 2016 (MILLION UNITS)
TABLE 26 CONSUMER SENSORS MARKET REVENUE, BY PRODUCT TYPES, 2010 – 2016 ($MILLION)
TABLE 27 CONSUMER SENSORS MARKET VOLUME, BY PRODUCT TYPES, 2010 - 2016 (MILLION UNITS)
TABLE 28 AUTOMOTIVE SENSOR MARKET REVENUE, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2010 – 2016 ($MILLION)
TABLE 29 AUTOMOTIVE SENSOR MARKET VOLUME, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2010 - 2016 (MILLION UNITS)
TABLE 30 AUTOMOTIVE SENSOR MARKET REVENUE, BY PRODUCT TYPES, 2010 - 2016 ($MILLION)
TABLE 31 AUTOMOTIVE SENSOR MARKET VOLUME, BY PRODUCT TYPES, 2010 - 2016 (MILLION UNITS)
TABLE 32 INDUSTRIAL SENSORS MARKET REVENUE, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2010 - 2016 ($MILLION)
TABLE 33 INDUSTRIAL SENSORS MARKET VOLUME, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2010 - 2016 (MILLION UNITS)
TABLE 34 INDUSTRIAL SENSORS MARKET REVENUE, BY PRODUCT TYPES, 2010 - 2016 ($MILLION)
TABLE 35 INDUSTRIAL SENSORS MARKET VOLUME, BY PRODUCT TYPES, 2010 - 2016 (MILLION UNITS)
TABLE 36 AEROSPACE+DEFENSE SENSORS MARKET REVENUE, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2010 - 2016 ($MILLION)
TABLE 37 AEROSPACE+DEFENSE SENSORS MARKET VOLUME, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2011 - 2016 (MILLION UNITS)
TABLE 38 AERPSPACE+DEFENSE SENSORS MARKET REVENUE, BY PRODUCT TYPES, 2010 - 2016 ($MILLION)
TABLE 39 AEROSPACE+DEFENSE SENSORS MARKET VOLUME, BY PRODUCT TYPES, 2010 - 2016 (MILLION UNITS)
TABLE 40 MAGNETIC SENSOR MARKET REVENUE, BY TECHNOLOGY, 2010 - 2016 ($MILLION)
TABLE 41 NORTH AMERICA: MAGNETIC SENSOR MARKET REVENUE, BY COUNTRY, 2010 - 2016 ($MILLION)
TABLE 42 NORTH AMERICA: MAGNETIC SENSOR MARKET VOLUME, BY COUNTRY, 2010 - 2016 (MILLION UNITS)
TABLE 43 NORTH AMERICA: MAGNETIC SENSOR MARKET REVENUE, BY APPLICATIONS, 2010 - 2016 ($MILLION)
TABLE 44 NORTH AMERICA: MAGNETIC SENSOR MARKET VOLUME, BY APPLICATIONS, 2010 - 2016 (MILLION UNITS)
TABLE 45 NORTH AMERICA: MAGNETIC SENSOR MARKET REVENUE, BY PRODUCT TYPES, 2010 - 2016 ($MILLION)
TABLE 46 NORTH AMERICA: MAGNETIC SENSOR MARKET VOLUME, BY PRODUCT TYPES, 2010 - 2016 (MILLION UNITS)
TABLE 47 EUROPE: MAGNETIC SENSOR MARKET REVENUE, BY COUNTRY, 2010 - 2016 ($MILLION)
TABLE 48 EUROPE: MAGNETIC SENSOR MARKET VOLUME, BY COUNTRY, 2010 - 2016 (MILLION UNITS)
TABLE 49 EUROPE: MAGNETIC SENSOR MARKET REVENUE, BY APPLICATIONS, 2010 - 2016 ($MILLION)
TABLE 50 EUROPE: MAGNETIC SENSOR MARKET VOLUME, BY APPLICATIONS, 2010 - 2016 (MILLION UNITS)
TABLE 51 EUROPE: MAGNETIC SENSOR MARKET REVENUE, BY PRODUCT TYPES, 2010 - 2016 ($MILLION)
TABLE 52 EUROPE: MAGNETIC SENSOR MARKET VOLUME, BY PRODUCT TYPES, 2010 - 2016 (MILLION UNITS)
TABLE 53 APAC: MAGNETIC SENSOR MARKET REVENUE, BY COUNTRY, 2010 - 2016 ($MILLION)
TABLE 54 APAC: MAGNETIC SENSOR MARKET VOLUME, BY COUNTRY, 2010 - 2016 (MILLION UNITS)
TABLE 55 APAC: MAGNETIC SENSOR MARKET REVENUE, BY APPLICATIONS, 2010 - 2016 ($MILLION)
TABLE 56 APAC: MAGNETIC SENSOR MARKET VOLUME, BY APPLICATIONS, 2010 - 2016 (MILLION UNITS)
TABLE 57 APAC: MAGNETIC SENSOR MARKET REVENUE, BY PRODUCT TYPES, 2010 - 2016 ($MILLION)
TABLE 58 APAC: MAGNETIC SENSOR MARKET VOLUME, BY PRODUCT TYPES, 2010 - 2016 (MILLION UNITS)
TABLE 59 ROW: MAGNETIC SENSOR MARKET REVENUE, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2010 - 2016 ($MILLION)
TABLE 60 ROW: MAGNETIC SENSOR MARKET VOLUME, BY COUNTRY, 2010 - 2016 (MILLION UNITS)
TABLE 61 ROW: MAGNETIC SENSOR MARKET REVENUE, BY APPLICATIONS, 2010 - 2016 ($MILLION)
TABLE 62 ROW: MAGNETIC SENSOR MARKET VOLUME, BY APPLICATIONS, 2010 - 2016 (MILLION UNITS)
TABLE 63 ROW: MAGNETIC SENSOR MARKET REVENUE, BY PRODUCT TYPES, 2011 - 2016 ($MILLION)
TABLE 64 ROW: MAGNETIC SENSOR MARKET VOLUME, BY PRODUCT TYPES, 2010 - 2016 (MILLION UNITS)
TABLE 65 TOTAL SALES COMPARISON OF TOP FIVE COMPANIES, ($MILLION)
TABLE 66 MAGNETIC SENSOR SALES REVENUE OF TOP FIVE COMPANIES, ($MILLION)
 
 
LIST OF FIGURES    
    
FIGURE 1 GLOBAL MAGNETIC SENSOR MARKET REVENUE ($MILLION) & VOLUME (MILLION UNITS), 2010 - 2016   
FIGURE 2 MAGNETIC SENSOR MARKET VOLUME, BY GEOGRAPHY,  2010 - 2016 (MILLION UNITS)   
FIGURE 3 MAGNETIC SENSOR MARKET VOLUME, BY APPLICATIONS, 2010 - 2016 (MILLION UNITS)   
FIGURE 4 GLOBAL MAGNETIC SENSOR MARKET VOLUME, BY PRODUCT TYPES, 2010 - 2016 (MILLION UNITS)   
FIGURE 5 WORKING OF A MAGNETIC SENSOR   
FIGURE 6 APPLICATIONS OF MAGNETIC SENSOR TECHNOLOGIES   
FIGURE 7 APPLICATIONS OF MAGNETIC SENSOR IN ELECTRONIC COMPASS   
FIGURE 8 MAGNETIC SENSOR MARKET SEGMENTATION   
FIGURE 9 IMPACT ANALYSIS OF DRIVERS   
FIGURE 10 IMPACT ANALYSIS FOR RESTRAINT   
FIGURE 11 IMPACT ANALYSIS FOR OPPORTUNITIES   
FIGURE 12 TRENDS IN HYBRID VEHICLE   
FIGURE 13 SUPPLY CHAIN FOR AUTOMOTIVE SENSOR MARKET   
FIGURE 14 PORTER’S FIVE FORCES MODEL FOR MAGNETIC SENSOR MARKET   
FIGURE 15 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS, BY MANUFACTURERS, 2009 - 2010 ($MILLION)   
FIGURE 16 OVERALL MAGNETIC ANGULAR SENSOR MARKET REVENUE ($MILLION) & VOLUME (MILLION UNITS), 2010 – 2016   
FIGURE 17 ANGULAR SENSOR REVENUE DISTRIBUTION, BY APPLICATIONS, 2010 - 2016  
FIGURE 18 OVERALL MAGNETIC REVOLUTION SENSOR MARKET REVENUE ($MILLION) & VOLUME (MILLION UNITS), 2010 - 2016   
FIGURE 19 REVOLUTION SENSOR REVENUE DISTRIBUTION, BY APPLICATIONS, 2010   
FIGURE 20 OVERALL MAGNETIC CURRENT SENSOR MARKET REVENUE ($MILLION) & VOLUME (MILLION UNITS), 2010 - 2016   
FIGURE 21 CURRENT SENSOR REVENUE DISTRIBUTION, BY APPLICATIONS, 2010   
FIGURE 22 OVERALL MAGNETIC POSITION SENSOR MARKET REVENUE ($MILLION) & VOLUME (MILLION UNITS), 2010 - 2016   
FIGURE 23 POSITION SENSOR REVENUE DISTRIBUTION, BY APPLICATIONS, 2010 - 2016  
FIGURE 24 OVERALL MAGNETIC OTHER SENSOR MARKET REVENUE ($MILLION) & VOLUME (MILLION UNITS), 2010 – 2016   
FIGURE 25 OTHER SENSOR REVENUE DISTRIBUTION, BY APPLICATIONS, 2010 - 2016  
FIGURE 26 CONSUMER SEGMENT REVENUE DISTRIBUTION, BY PRODUCT TYPES, 2010 - 2016   
FIGURE 27 AUTOMOTIVE SEGMENT REVENUE DISTRIBUTION, BY PRODUCT TYPES, 2010 - 2016   
FIGURE 28 INDUSTRIAL SEGMENT REVENUE DISTRIBUTION, BY PRODUCT TYPES, 2010 - 2016   
FIGURE 29 AEROSPACE+DEFENSE SEGMENT REVENUE DISTRIBUTION,  BY PRODUCT TYPES, 2010  
FIGURE 30 DETECTABLE FIELD RANGE OF DIFFERENT MAGNETIC SENSORS   
FIGURE 31 MAGNETIC SENSOR MARKET REVENUE DISTRIBUTION, BY TECHNOLOGY, 2010 ($MILLION)  
FIGURE 32 HALL EFFECT SENSING PRINCIPLE   
FIGURE 33 MR SENSOR SET UP   
FIGURE 34 BASIC MAGNETO-INDUCTIVE CIRCUIT   
FIGURE 35 BASIC MAGNETO-INDUCTIVE CIRCUIT   
FIGURE 36 NORTH AMERICA: MAGNETIC SENSOR MARKET REVENUE DISTRIBUTION, BY COUNTRY, 2011 - 2016 ($BILLION)   
FIGURE 37 EUROPE SENSOR MARKET REVENUE DISTRIBUTION, BY COUNTRY, 2010 - 2016 ($BILLION)   
FIGURE 38 APAC: SENSOR MARKET REVENUE DISTRIBUTION, BY COUNTRY, 2010 - 2016 ($BILLION)  
FIGURE 39 ROW: SENSOR MARKET REVENUE DISTRIBUTION,  BY COUNTRY, 2010 - 2016 ($BILLION)  
FIGURE 40 KEY GROWTH STRATERGIES, JANUARY 2008 - JULY 2011   
FIGURE 41 SHARE OF MAJOR PLAYERS IN MAGNETIC SENOR MARKET REVENUE, 2009 VS 2010

There are many approaches for magnetic sensing, including Hall effect sensor, magneto-diode, magneto-transistor, AMR magnetometer, GMR magnetometer, magnetic tunnel junction magnetometer, magneto-optical sensor, Lorentz force based MEMS sensor, Electron Tunneling based MEMS sensor, MEMS compass, Nuclear precession magnetic field sensor, optically pumped magnetic field sensor, fluxgate magnetometer, search coil magnetic field sensor and SQUID magnetometer. MEMS-based magnetic field sensor can offer small-size solution for magnetic field sensing. Smaller device can be placed closer to the measurement spots and thereby achieving higher spatial resolution. Additionally, MEMS magnetic field sensor does not involve the micro fabrication of magnetic material. Therefore, the cost of the sensor can be largely reduced. Integration of MEMS sensor and microelectronics can further reduce the size of the entire magnetic field sensing system.

Magnetic sensor competes with many sensor technologies like Optical sensor, MEMS sensor etc. Out of which MEMS (Microelectromechanical Systems sensors) is most promising sensor technology will is about to rule the sensor world. This technology replacing technologies like magnetic Hall Effect, inductive sensing at very fast rate. However with advantages both on cost and performance front over other technologies, magnetic field sensors have a bright future and will continue to grow in the coming years.

Magnetic field sensors are widely used for motion detection. Motion detection is a process of confirming a change in position of an object relative to its surroundings or the change in the surroundings relative to an object. This detection can be achieved by both mechanical and electronic methods. In addition to discrete, on or off motion detection, it can also consist of magnitude detection that can measure and quantify the strength or speed of this motion or the object that created it.

Companies such as Allegro MicroSystems Inc. (US), Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corporation (Japan), Infineon technologies, Melexis NV (U.S), Micronas technologies (U.S.), Austriamicrosystems AG (Germany), Honeywell International (US) are few of the key players in the magnetic field sensors market.

Source: MarketsandMarkets Analysis