One of the major challenges in the area of emerging technology materials for semiconductors is the development of new materials that can meet the ever-increasing demands for higher performance, energy efficiency, and miniaturization. As traditional materials like silicon approach their limits, researchers are exploring novel materials such as graphene, transition metal dichalcogenides, and topological insulators. However, the synthesis, characterization, and integration of these materials into existing semiconductor manufacturing processes pose significant challenges in terms of scalability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
We’ve curated applications and patents from the semiconductor industry over the past three years. Following an auto-landscape analysis, we’ve distilled the following insights.Because of the lag in time between patent filing and publication of the related application (on
average 18 months), this report does not give a complete picture but rather a perspective on
publicly available semiconductor-related patent information up until February 2024.
Summary
- Samsung Display Co Ltd, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, has filed more patents (244) than the parent company itself (225), indicating a strong focus on display technologies within the Samsung group.
- The surprising fact that Samsung Display Co Ltd has filed more patents than its parent company, Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, could be due to Samsung’s strategic focus on display technologies, which are a critical component in various electronic devices. By separating display-related research and development into a dedicated subsidiary, Samsung may have streamlined its efforts and resources in this area, leading to a higher patent output from Samsung Display Co Ltd.
Who are the top companies working on emerging technology materials in semiconductors?
| Companies | Patent Count |
| Samsung Display Co Ltd | 244 |
| Samsung Electronics Co Ltd | 225 |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co TSMC Ltd | 216 |
Who is collaborating on emerging technology materials in semiconductors?
| Companies | Count |
| Toshiba Corp & Toshiba Electronic Devices and Storage Corp | 10 |
| National Taiwan University NTU & Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co TSMC Ltd | 9 |
| BOE Technology Group Co Ltd & Chengdu BOE Optoelectronics Technology Co Ltd | 9 |
| Denso Corp & Mirise Technologies Corp & Toyota Motor Corp | 9 |
| Beijing Superstring Academy of Memory Technology & Changxin Memory Technologies Inc | 5 |
Who are the top inventors that are working on emerging technology materials in semiconductors?
| Inventors | Patent count |
| Kangguo Cheng | 28 |
| Ruilong Xie | 26 |
| Sai-Hooi Yeong | 21 |
What are the filing trends of emerging technology materials in semiconductors?
| Year | Patent count |
| 2021 | 881 |
| 2022 | 1640 |
| 2023 | 192 |
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