1. World Magnetic Sensor Components and Modules/Sub- systems Markets A666-32 Alok Tiku Research Analyst

2. Major Challenges Consolidation in the Magnetic Sensors Industry Restricts Smaller Firms' Ability to Compete Reduction of Chip Size Limits Space on the Silicon Chip and Increases Heat Dissipation Niche Customer Base Intensifying Competition Increasing Competitiveness in Hall Effect Sensors Reduces Prices End Users’ Lack of Education Creates a Negative Perception About Sensing Devices

3. Major Drivers Increased Automation in Vehicles Drives Growth for Hall Effect Sensors Increase in the Quality in Manufacturing Processes Leads to Competitive Pricing Demand from Compassing and Navigation Systems Inspires Revenue Growth for Magnetic Modules/Sub- systems Penetration in Automotive Applications Spurs Sales for Magnetic Modules Higher Sensitivity Boosts Demand for Magnetoresisitve Sensors New Fetal MEG System Increases Demand for SQUID sensors

4. Lack of Customer Awareness Limits Shipments of Magnetic Modules/Sub- systems Intense Competition in Magnetic Modules/Sub-systems Market Continue to Drive Down Prices, Impacting Revenues Immature MR Technology Hinders Growth Rates Lack of Applications in SQUID Sensor Impede Growth Competitive Technologies in the Hall Effect Sensors Market Impact Growth Major Restraints

5. Automotive, consumer and medical industries drive the magnetic sensor components and modules/sub-systems market Consolidation is becoming a key strategy opted for by suppliers to increase their market share Move towards complete system solutions in the magnetic sensor components market Continuous reduction in size due to upsurge in usage of electronics in applications like automotive and consumer durable/goods Currently, SQUID sensors are still a comparatively newer technology in the market, therefore considerable amount of research is being undertaken/in progress. Industry Trends

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9. World Magnetic Sensor Components and Modules/Sub- systems Market –  Magnetic Sensor Components Hall Effect Magnetoresistive (MR) Superconducting Quantum Interference Device (SQUID)  Magnetic Sensor Modules/Sub-systems Magnetometers Module Compass Module Linear Position Module What’s Included

10. Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. American Electronic Components, Inc. Asahi-Kasei Corporation Applied Physics Systems Bournes Inc. CTF Systems Inc. HL-Planartechnik GmbH Honeywell SSEC HYPRES Inc. Infineon Technologies AG Julicher SQUID GmbH Kohshin Electric Corporation LEM Melexis Inc. Micronas Semiconductor Holding AG MTS Systems Corporation NVE Corporation Neocera Inc. TT electronics Optek Technology Inc. PNI Corporation Philips Semiconductor Quantum Design Sypris Test & Measurement Tristan Technologies Inc. Wabash Technologies Key Market Participants

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