INTRODUCTION OBJECTIVES

This study focuses on the use of plastics in electronic components. It considers the wide range of thermoplastics and thermosetting polymers (including polyurethanes). That is being used in electronic components found in industrial, automotive. And consumer electronics. It reviews the most recent developments in these materials that respond to the changing needs of the markets. It analyzes the current and likely future sizes of these markets, broken down by component and by polymer type.

SCOPE AND FORMAT

This study covers all electronic components where plastics are used to a significant extent. It concentrates on components produced by injection molding, compression molding, and encapsulation. It does not cover wire and cable, films used in capacitors or recording media, or enclosures. The study also identifies major material suppliers and key processors. It reviews important new technologies, as well as changes in legislation, industry standards, and norms that may have significant effects on markets for electronic components. And it looks at interpolymer competition.

REASONS FOR DOING THE STUDY

Overall, plastic consumption in electronic components had been growing at rates well above those of growth in gross domestic product for many years. Electronic products have invaded virtually all areas of our personal and business lives. And their levels of sophistication continue to increase. The number of electronics in automobile control. Driver-assist and infotainment systems are rising rapidly. Cloud computing is carried out on a massive scale, and now the Internet of Everything is connecting devices as well as people.

At the same time, the tendency of many personal electronics to become fashion items has reduced product life cycles. With each new product generation putting new demands.In performance and especially cost. On the materials that go into them. In addition, the increasing visibility of electronic devices, most notably in mobile devices (smartphones and tablets). Has been a key driver in pushing electronics companies to use more [environment-friendly" technologies and materials in their products.