Ethernet controller market is projected to grow at a considerable CAGR of 6.8% during the forecast period (2020-2026). Ethernet controller is a semiconductor device that controls communication over Ethernet. The rise in the adoption of networking devices such as smartphones, laptops, and PCs among others is a key factor driving the growth of the Ethernet controller devices. Failure of the Ethernet controller results in a breakdown in internet connection, due to the low cost of this device people prefer to replace this controller this factor further promotes the high sale for the device.

Industrial automation is another factor propelling the growth of the global Ethernet controller market. For industrial automation, a lot of electronic devices are connected to the network to make use of IoT technology. The high usage of the network connectivity in the industrial area is actively supporting the adoption of the Ethernet controller for the streamlined functioning. As these devices are capable of handling data of bandwidth ranging from mega to gigabit these devices are also being used in the data centers to manage a huge volume of the networking data. 

Segmental Outlook  

The global Ethernet controller market is classified on the basis of bandwidth type and end-user. The rapid adoption of industry 4.0 revolution and rising inclination towards industrial Ethernet physical layer (PHY) products to facilitate manufacturers in addressing challenges involved in the smart factory communication is a key factor contributing to the growth of the market. Furthermore, this physical layer involves the functioning of surrounding data integration, edge connectivity, synchronization, and system interoperability therefore this layer is highly being adopted in the manufacturing industries. Based on the bandwidth type, the market is segmented into fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, and switched Ethernet. Based on end-user, the market is segmented into servers, routers & switches, and others.  

Gigabit Ethernet to be considerable segment based on bandwidth type

Gigabit Ethernet is anticipated to hold considerable market share based on the bandwidth type. The growing utility of gigabit Ethernet controller in the data centers is a key factor promoting the growth of this market segment The considerable growth in the cloud computing and analytics are expected to drive investments on large data centers which in turn will create the demand for gigabit Ethernet which in turn is further anticipated to drive the market growth of this segment.

Global Ethernet Controller Market Share by Bandwidth Type, 2019 (%)

Regional Outlook 

The global Ethernet controller market is further segmented on the basis of geography including North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World. North America is anticipated to hold a considerable market share during the forecast period. Advancement in IT infrastructure, rise in the number of connected devices and data centers are the major factors attributing to the market share of the region. Further, the presence of key market players such as Broadcomm Inc., Microchip Inc., and Texas Instrument Inc. in the region are making considerable contributions to the market share.

Global Ethernet Controller Market Growth, by Region 2020-2026

Asia-Pacific to exhibit considerable growth during the forecast period 2020-2026

Asia-Pacific is estimated to witness significant growth in the market during the forecast period owing to the increasing presence of multinational companies coupled with increasing government initiatives in the region. The significant increase in IT outsourcing services and the presence of a large number of data centers is further creating the demand of the Ethernet controllers which in turn is driving the growth of the Ethernet controller market in the Asia-Pacific region. Increase in the demand for gaming consoles, VoIP solutions, and digital signage in the region to further contributing towards the market growth in the region.  

Market Players Outlook

The major players of the Ethernet controller market include Intel Corp., Broadcom Inc., OMRON Corp., Microchip Technology Inc., Cirrus Logic Inc., Texas Instruments Inc., Silicon Laboratories, Inc., Marvell Technology Group, Realtek Semiconductor Corp., Cadence Design Systems, Inc., and so on. These companies are adopting various growth strategies to stay competitive in the market. Merger & acquisition, collaboration, partnership, strategic agreement, and product launch are the key activities that the major market players are adopting to sustain their market place. For instance, in March 2020, Ethernity Networks had introduced ENET-D, an add-on Ethernet Controller technology to its ACE-NIC100 SmartNIC that efficiently processes millions of data flows and offers performance acceleration for networking and security appliances.    

The Report Covers

• Market value data analysis of 2019 and forecast to 2026.
• Annualized market revenues ($ million) for each market segment.
• Country-wise analysis of major geographical regions.
• Key companies operating in the global Ethernet controller market. Based on the availability of data, information related to the products, and relevant news is also available in the report.
• Analysis of business strategies by identifying the key market segments positioned for strong growth in the future.
• Analysis of market-entry and market expansion strategies.
• Competitive strategies by identifying ‘who-stands-where’ in the market.