Glass wafer is basically a very thin disc that is used as a base for manufacturing integrated circuits and also for protection in consumer electronics. The glass wafer is usually made up of quartz, borosilicate glass or fused silica. These wafers are used in a wide variety of industrial and technical applications. Glass wafer has various properties such as the borosilicate glass provides a higher chemical stability against water or any other type of chemical. The rise in demand for compact and advanced consumer electronic devices is going to drive the glass wafer market. The increase in the demand for automotive electronics because of electric and hybrid vehicles, will lead to an increase in demand for glass wafers.
RISING ADOPTION OF MEMS TECHNOLOGY IS GOING TO INFLUENCE THE GLASS WAFER CONCENTRATES MARKET GLOBALLY
The demand for MEMs around the world has been on the rise due to its applications in communication systems, automotive sensors, as well as portable medical devices. The miniature design of these MEMs makes them a suitable choice in order to be used in all electronic devices, which has increased the application of MEMs, thereby boosting the demand for MEMs in the semiconductor market. The glass wafers are mostly utilized for wafer packaging of sensitive components which is because of their superior functionality as well as their reliability to overcome harsh environments. These glass wafers are also used as carrier substrates due to their chemical resistance and thermal stability. The demand for portable medical equipment, which includes patient monitoring devices, has been on the rise due to the pandemic owing to the increased usage and demand by health workers across the world. The increased awareness among the consumers in the pandemic has increased the demand for personal monitoring devices which has led to an increase in demand for MEMs, which in turn has led to an increase in demand for glass wafers.
