IR Sensors - Worldwide

IR Sensors Market Definition

The IR sensors market refers to the production, distribution, and utilization of these sensors which a radiation-sensitive optoelectronic components with spectral sensitivity in the infrared wavelength range of 750 nm to 50 µm. These sensors are used in water analysis, petroleum examination, gas detection, and studying the weather. There is a high demand for these sensors in environmental monitoring systems, biomedical, healthcare, industrial automation, and security & surveillance that drives the growth of the IR sensors market.

• These sensors are used widely in motion detectors that are used in building services to switch on lamps or in alarm systems to detect unwelcome guests.  

The challenging factors of the market include environmental conditions, high initial investment, the need for interoperability standards, high cost of raw materials, and changing market demands that can be a risk to the growth of the market. The future scope of the market includes opportunities for growth and innovation, integration of innovative technologies, increasing use of digitalization, increasing investment in research and development, and reducing costs that will help the growth of the IR sensors market.

IR Sensors Market Companies:

• Maxim Integrated
• Extron Electronics
• Vishay
• Texas Instruments
• Honeywell
• Silabs
• Onsemi
• Microchip Technology
• Osram
• Broadcom(Avago)
• Murata
• Drager
• ST Microelectronics
• Melexis

IR Sensors Market Segmentation:

By Type

• Thermal Type
• Quantum Type

By Application

• Consumer Electronics
• Optical Instrument
• Automotive
• Aerospace & Defense
• Industrial
• Others