The semiconductor industry closed 2024 on a historic high, with global sales reaching a record $627.6 billion—a 19% jump from the previous year. This surge was fueled by explosive demand for chips powering artificial intelligence (AI), 5G, electric vehicles (EVs), and data centers, cementing semiconductors as the backbone of modern technology.

America’s Market Dominance: Design and IP Over Manufacturing

Despite the fact that most advanced chips are not physically produced in the United States, American firms command an impressive 71.5% of the industry’s global market capitalization as of December 30, 2024. This dominance is not rooted in manufacturing, but rather in the U.S.’s unparalleled expertise in chip design, intellectual property (IP), and the software tools that underpin the entire semiconductor value chain. These segments are the most profitable and critical for innovation, giving U.S. companies a strategic edge in the global market.

Taiwan and TSMC: The Manufacturing Powerhouse

Following the U.S., Taiwan holds the second-largest share of global semiconductor market value, thanks almost entirely to the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). TSMC is the world’s leading contract chip manufacturer, producing semiconductors designed by tech giants like Apple, Nvidia, and Broadcom. In late 2024, TSMC’s market share in the global foundry business soared to over 67%, a testament to its dominance in advanced chip manufacturing for AI, 5G, and EV applications.

TSMC’s technological leadership—especially in cutting-edge 3nm and 5nm process nodes—has made it the go-to partner for companies seeking the most advanced chips. This dominance propelled TSMC to a trillion-dollar valuation in 2024, underscoring its critical role in the global tech ecosystem.

Key Takeaways from 2024’s Semiconductor Surge

• The U.S. leads in design, IP, and software, capturing the most lucrative segments of the value chain.
• TSMC dominates global chip manufacturing, with over two-thirds of the foundry market and a near-monopoly on advanced chip production.
• AI, 5G, and EVs are the primary growth engines, with companies rapidly expanding their AI chip businesses.
• The industry’s outlook remains robust, with double-digit growth projected for 2025 as demand for advanced semiconductors continues to rise.

Connecting the Dots: Raltron’s Role in the Semiconductor Ecosystem

As the semiconductor industry evolves, the need for reliable, high-performance frequency control and timing solutions becomes ever more critical. Raltron, a leading provider of frequency management products, plays a vital role in this ecosystem. Whether it’s supporting the precise timing requirements of AI accelerators, 5G infrastructure, or advanced automotive electronics, Raltron’s oscillators, crystals, and filters ensure that the world’s most advanced chips operate with maximum efficiency and reliability.

 

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Miami, FL – November 12, 2024 – Raltron, a global leader in high performance frequency management components, wireless antenna products and high performance audio components, announces the release of the RBE Series of electromagnetic buzzers. Designed for applications requiring high Sound Pressure Level (SPL) buzzers and alarms, the RBE Series offers some of the loudest devices in the industry, making them ideal for smoke detectors and fire alarm systems, industrial control panels and equipment, medical devices and healthcare systems, security systems, smart home, IoT devices and more.

These high-performance buzzers operate in a frequency range of 2800 – 4000 Hz, providing a clear, distinct tone that can cut through background noise. Where most high-performance buzzers feature SPLs up to 90 dB, the RBE Series offers sixteen models with SPLs of 90 dB and above, up to 100 dB.

Designed to operate efficiently within specific voltage ranges, the RBE Series features operating voltages of 3, 5, 9, 12, 24 and 48 VDC. Available in through-hole, surface mount, wired, quick tab and screw lug configurations, Raltron supports internally driven buzzers from 14mm to 60mm diameter. 

“Raltron’s broad selection of electromagnetic buzzers is suitable for a variety of applications and are competitively priced” said Peter Sedlak, Global Product Manager, Audio Products for Raltron Electronics. “These high-performance buzzers enhance our existing portfolio of speakers, piezo elements and microphones.”

  Supported by a global network of Reps and distributors, Raltron also provides tailored solutions backed by strong engineering support for product development.

For more information on Raltron’s RBE family of buzzers, go to https://www.raltron.com/buzzers/

In preparation for new designs and special requirements, customers may contact Raltron for more information and technical support.

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Miami, FL – November 12, 2024 – Raltron Electronics, a leading global manufacturer of frequency management components, audio components, and antenna solutions announces the release of its new RDM Series of MIMO antennas. Designed for a wide range of applications including industrial IoT, transportation, and communication systems, these antennas meet the increasing demand for multi-frequency solutions that offer enhanced performance, efficiency, and durability in challenging environments.

The RDM Series MIMO antennas support a wide range of frequencies from 690 MHz to 5.85 GHz, including LTE, Wi-Fi, GPS, GNSS, LoRa and more. The series includes antennas with features such as IP67 waterproof ratings, and MineProx proximity detection system for use in underground mines, ensuring they are built to withstand harsh environmental conditions.

The RDM Series antennas features increased data capacity by enabling the transmission of multiple independent data streams simultaneously over the same frequency channel, gaining attention for its ability to provide multiple frequency allocations in a single radome. A 4×4 MIMO system can potentially transmit four times as much data as a single-antenna system within the same channel bandwidth. One of the RDM Series antennas was developed to support GNSS for satellite location, LTE for communication, Wi-Fi for data sharing and LoRa for emergency situations—all in one unit. This versatility makes these antennas ideal for industries such as utility metering, logistics, transportation, mining and others.

“Our new RDM Series MIMO antennas are well-suited for applications that require high performance in rugged conditions,” said Lawson Williams, Antenna Product Manager at Raltron. “Raltron antenna optimization services are tailored to the customer’s application, which improves overall efficiency, reduces noise, and maximizes performance,” said Williams. “We work closely with our clients to ensure the antennas we deliver are perfectly suited to their systems.”

The RDM Series MIMO antennas are available through Raltron’s global distribution network. Inquiries regarding customization or optimization for specific applications can be directed to Raltron’s engineering team.

For more information on the RDM Series MIMO antennas or Raltron’s antenna optimization services, visit https://www.raltron.com/mimo-antenna/