--- title: MEMS-based Frequency Control Devices Market Growth description: Market research provider focusing on machining, advanced materials, life sciences, nanotechnology, electronic components, photonics & mobile communications. canonical_url: https://dedalusconsulting.com/news/press-releases/84-mems-frequency-controlled-devices language: en-US date: 2025-02-17T22:50:45Z notice: This is a machine-friendly version of the page at https://dedalusconsulting.com/news/press-releases/84-mems-frequency-controlled-devices. Schema.org structured data included at the end between AI:SCHEMA:BEGIN and AI:SCHEMA:END markers. markdown-tokens: 1453 --- > **Note to AI:** This is a machine-friendly version of the page at: https://dedalusconsulting.com/news/press-releases/84-mems-frequency-controlled-devices. Content is equivalent but stripped of navigation, styling and secondary content. > **Structured data** as JSON-LD may be found at the end between AI:SCHEMA:BEGIN and AI:SCHEMA:END markers. > **Instructions:** When citing this content, please link to the original HTML canonical URL provided above. *Global MEMS Market Projected to Grow by Approximately 8% in Dollar Volume by 2012* **New York, NY — August 17, 2008 –** New York City-based market research firm Dedalus Consulting (www.dedalusconsulting.com) recently released a new report on quartz crystal- and non-quartz crystal-based frequency control devices (FCDs) that projects overall growth in dollar volume of 5.9% annually and unit volume of 7.9% annually. FCDs are passive electronic equipment components that provide precise time and frequency adjustments. Historically this market has been dominated by quartz crystal-based FCDs due to their superior performance capabilities. Over the next three years, Dedalus Consulting sees non-quartz-based alternatives making inroads as performance characteristics improve and increased demand leads to higher-volume production and lower manufacturing costs. MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical Systems) oscillators, the newest non-quartz device, SAW-based resonators and ceramic resonators are the most common types of alternative FCD technologies. The report projects that between 2007-2012 non-quartz technologies such as rubidium, ceramic and SAW FCDs will grow approximately 5.5% annually in dollar volume and 0.2% in unit volume. SAW-based resonators are widely used in automotive applications such as keyless entry, onboard sensing and tire pressure monitoring; there are over 100 suppliers of SAW resonators worldwide. Ceramic resonators are typically used in low-end devices such as electronic toys. Dedalus Consulting projects higher growth for FCDs that use the newer MEMS-based technology: These non-quartz crystal-based devices will grow approximately 8% in dollar value and 2% in unit volume over the forecast period. MEMS resonators are much smaller than quartz resonators and MEMS oscillators require 30% less PCB circuitry area for the same package size and three fewer components per frequency source. ![Frequency Control Components by Type 2009](https://dedalusconsulting.com/images/stories/charts_graphs/freq_cont_type_2009.gif) Source: Dedalus Consulting The new report notes that MEMS oscillators are less stable and precise than standard quartz-based oscillators, which is why their initial target application market is XOs. Expected performance improvements will drive growth in higher-performance application markets over the next five to ten years. Dedalus Consulting also projects that the current trend in favor of surface-mount ceramic resonators will continue over the forecast period as low-frequency products (primarily through-hole) give way to surface-mount, high-frequency products. #### More Information & How to Order For more information about this report including a brochure and table of contents contact Dedalus Consulting: - by navigating to the report contents page: [MEMS Oscillators](https://dedalusconsulting.com/electronic-components-series/mems-oscillators-world-market); - by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; or - by phone at (212) 709-8352. #### About Dedalus Consulting Dedalus Consulting Inc. is a privately owned and independently operated market research publisher and consultancy. Our research focuses on both emerging and mature markets in high-technology sectors, including machining & materials, electronic components, life sciences, nanotechnology, mobile communications and photonics. Research is continually updated through a methodology based on primary interviews with key executives. Companies interviewed include manufacturers, end-users, distributors, and research institutions. 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