The class D audio amplifier market size is projected to reach US$ 5.88 billion by 2031 from US$ 2.91 billion in 2023. The market is expected to register a CAGR of 9.2% during 2023–2031. The growth of wireless audio devices and the adoption of smart home devices are likely to remain a key trend in the market.
In essence, a Class D audio amplifier is a switching amplifier, sometimes known as a PWM amplifier. Large-scale public address, voice reinforcement, and live sound systems are increasingly using Class D technology in place of the historically cumbersome, heavy, and inefficient power amplifiers. Class-D amplifiers can also be a good fit for Bluetooth headphones, while other amplifier types can also be used in this specific scenario due to the relatively low volume needs. Class D amplifiers are also found in a wide range of other goods, such as stereo amplifiers and portable headphone amplifiers.
The major factors driving the demand for class D audio amplifiers are the rising use in consumer electronic devices such as speakers, Bluetooth audio devices, and home theatres, among others. Rising car infotainment system demand is also driving the market demand globally.
Silicon MOSFET has been used as the de facto transistor device technology in the creation of Class-D amplifiers. GaN technology now makes it feasible to design a new generation of amplifiers that will lead to significant advancements in product performance and audio quality. Silicon MOSFETs' fast switching limits the audio performance options available to designers. GaN transistors have a substantially higher operating frequency, enabling smooth, quick switching transitions. As a result, GaN Class-D audio systems include smaller, more effective audio devices with noticeably better audio performance. The application of GaN technology in Class-D audio design will make it possible for designers to produce a new wave of inventive products with enhanced energy economy and better audio performance in new, smaller form factors at cost-effective pricing.
The global automotive industry is on the rise. With a rising preference for state-of-the-art in-car entertainment centers, the demand for class D audio amplifiers is on the rise. With the integration of entertainment, navigation, communication, and vehicle control systems into seamless user experiences, automotive and infotainment constitute a critical confluence of technology within contemporary automobiles. Through a variety of onboard electronics and apps, automotive infotainment, also known as in-vehicle infotainment (IVI), provides drivers and passengers with entertainment and information. It is an integration of hardware and software. Class D audio amplifiers form a major part of the audio systems in the car. Thus, the rising preference for enhanced infotainment systems is creating opportunities for the growth of the Class D audio amplifier market.
Key segments that contributed to the derivation of the class D audio amplifier market analysis are type, product, and industry vertical.
The geographic scope of the class D audio amplifier market report is mainly divided into five regions: North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and South & Central America.
North America holds a significant share of the class D audio amplifier market in 2023. North America is one of the largest consumer electronic markets and also a major automobile manufacturer. Countries such as the US are home to major consumer electronic manufacturers in the world thus driving the growth of the region.
The regional trends and factors influencing the Class D Audio Amplifier Market throughout the forecast period have been thoroughly explained by the analysts at Insight Partners. This section also discusses Class D Audio Amplifier Market segments and geography across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America.
| Report Attribute | Details |
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| Market size in 2023 | US$ 2.91 Billion |
| Market Size by 2031 | US$ 5.88 Billion |
| Global CAGR (2023 - 2031) | 9.2% |
| Historical Data | 2021-2022 |
| Forecast period | 2024-2031 |
| Segments Covered |
By Type
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| Regions and Countries Covered | North America
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| Market leaders and key company profiles |
The Class D Audio Amplifier Market market is growing rapidly, driven by increasing end-user demand due to factors such as evolving consumer preferences, technological advancements, and greater awareness of the product's benefits. As demand rises, businesses are expanding their offerings, innovating to meet consumer needs, and capitalizing on emerging trends, which further fuels market growth.
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Major Companies operating in the Class D Audio Amplifier Market are:
Disclaimer: The companies listed above are not ranked in any particular order.
The class D audio amplifier market is evaluated by gathering qualitative and quantitative data post primary and secondary research, which includes important corporate publications, association data, and databases. A few of the developments in the class D audio amplifier market are listed below:
The “Class D Audio Amplifier Market Size and Forecast (2021–2031)” report provides a detailed analysis of the market covering below areas:
The class D audio amplifier market is expected to register a CAGR of 9.2% during 2023–2031
The class D audio amplifier market size is projected to reach US$ 5.88 billion by 2031
The growth of wireless audio devices and the adoption of smart home devices are likely to remain key trends in the market.
Analog Devices, Inc., INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG, NXP Semiconductors., ON Semiconductor Corporation, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., STMicroelectronics N.V., Silicon Laboratories, Inc., Texas Instruments Incorporated, Maxim Integrated, and ICEpower a/s are among the leading payers operating in the class D audio amplifier market.
The use of GaN technology in class D audio amplifiers and energy efficiency are expected to drive the class D audio amplifier market.
North America dominated the class D audio amplifier market in 2023.