The semiconductor market is shifting toward complex and miniaturized devices. Semiconductor device manufacturers need higher inspection sensitivity as they move toward lower node sizes (10nm and beyond). The migration will introduce complex structures and designs, as well as new materials.

Bluetooth beacon devices are developed with BLE technology. BLE version 4.0 was the first version used for developing Bluetooth beacons. The BLE technology standard for beacons was introduced by Apple for the first time in September 2013. Apple launched its beacon technology under the brand name iBeacon in October 2013. In mid-2015, Google and Microsoft also developed beacon technology standards: Eddystone and Microsoft 10. These different beacon technology standards support three different smartphone operating systems. iBeacon supports iOS; Eddystone supports Android; and Microsoft 10 supports Windows.

NDT techniques are used to find discontinuities in test materials. NDT equipment is used to examine and evaluate the properties of an object, system, or material without damaging it. Some NDT methods such as UT, radiography testing, TOFD testing, and phased array are known for high accuracy, reliability, reproduction of output, and material characterization. NDT equipment comprises three major technologies: ultrasonic, radiography, and visual testing.

LDMs were introduced in the market as early as 1993, as a replacement for measuring tape. Leica Geosystems, which was acquired by Hexagon in 2005, was among the first companies to commercially launch handheld LDMs. Over the past 20 years, LDMs have seen a lot of advances in terms of accuracy, size, and weight. As the fabrication cost of semiconductors has fallen over the years, the ASP of LDMs has also come down. A LDM, which used to cost $300 in early 2000, is available at $100 with same features. There are high-end LDMs like Bosch GLR 825, Fluke 424, and Leica S910 that cost more than $300. To justify the higher price, they offer additional features like angle measurement, Pythagoras function (to measure indirect dimensions when the line of sight is obscure), and camera for a 4x zoom. Laser distance meters are used in different industries such as construction and real estate. They have applications like finding out electrical wiring and furniture length in carpentry, interior designing, and carpet flooring. Professional contractors such as solar energy solution providers are widely using them for panel installation and commissioning. The

The suppression or filtering of electromagnetic noise in connectors can be achieved by adding diodes and capacitors to separate interfering high-voltage or high-frequency noise from the desired lower frequency signals. These connectors are called filtered connectors and have been used in the industry for more than three decades to provide cost- and space-effective solutions to EMI problems. They can be used in multiple applications such as satellites, avionics systems, communications, missiles, consumer electronics, and medical instruments.

The global RF duplexer market is forecast to grow at a rate of 12.24% CAGR during the forecast period. The market is expected to grow to $2.8 billion by 2020. The key vendors in the market include Broadcom, Murata, TDK, and Qorvo. They are engaged in stiff competition by offering cutting-edge products catering to the smartphone, STB, laptop, and tablet segments. The smartphone segment is the largest application segment in the global RF duplexer market with a 76.5% contribution to global revenues in 2015. It will continue to dominate during the forecast period.

An average mobile device user spends $85 to $90 on cellphone accessories every year, as consumers increasingly seek out latest trends in accessories. This scenario is typical in APAC, which drives the majority of the revenue from mobile device accessories in the region. Protective cases are the largest segment of the market, whereas power bank is the fastest growing segment. The increasing slenderness and reduced weight of phones have made protective cases a necessity. With improved internet connectivity and advanced mobile internet services, such as 4G, the battery life of cellphones is decreasing. This will increase the need for portable power banks.

The global fusion splicer market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.93% during 2016-2020. In 2015, the telecommunication segment was the highest contributor to the overall market, with a 63.83% market share. The demand for fusion splicers is growing in the segment, which is expected to expand its presence further in the global market. The fiber-optic technology uses thin strands of glass or plastic called optical fibers. Optical fibers use light to transmit information between two places. An optical fiber is a thin cylinder of dielectric material, which is capable of transmitting messages modulated onto light waves. Fusion splicers are used to join two optical fibers using heat. They offer high-strength, permanent, and low-loss joint, and plays an important role in the optical network.

Neurodiagnostic and monitoring devices are used to monitor and record electrical activity in the brain, muscles, spinal cord, and other nerves. These devices are primarily used for diagnosing chronic brain disorders, such as sleep disorders, brain tumors, epilepsy, brain dysfunction, head injuries, encephalitis, strokes, and dementia. The neurodiagnostic and monitoring devices market in the US is growing at a significant rate and is expected to post a CAGR of 8.63% during the forecast period.

Scintillators are materials that possess the ability to absorb incident particles such as protons, electrons, and neutrons as well as high-energy photons such as X-rays and gamma rays. These materials convert the collected energy into a large number of visible photons or an ultraviolet range of photons. The conversion ensures easy detection by photomultipliers and photodiodes along with the efficient determination of energy and time of incident radiation. Scintillators are vital in radiation detection systems, with numerous applications in medical imaging, nuclear plants, manufacturing industries, high-energy particle experiments, and national security.

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