Feature: Components
Ethernet controller market growing at a CAGR of 7.8%, to 2029
By Sampada Bagul, senior researcher, Adroit Market Research
E
thernet controllers are crucial components in computer networking for the execution of Ethernet protocols, hence their widespread adoption in wired local area networks (LANs). As the need for efficient and high-speed data transmission escalates, Ethernet technology
is being increasingly embraced across diverse industrial sectors, further buoying the adoption of Ethernet controllers. The burgeoning expansion of cloud computing, data centres and Internet of Things (IoT) devices will further fuel this growth for the foreseeable future. We now expect the Ethernet controller market to reach $16 billion in 2029, at a compound annual growth rate of 7.8 per cent.
NIC An Ethernet controller, also known as a network interface controller (NIC), is a hardware device that links a computer or system to a LAN using Ethernet technology. It effectively manages the transfer of data between a computer’s operating system and the network, facilitating the exchange of information. Compatible with various Ethernet standards, such as 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet, it establishes a physical connection to the network via a dedicated port. The controller’s primary function is to ensure reliable and efficient network connectivity for devices. Research indicates that the global Ethernet controller
market will be predominantly led by the Asia Pacific region, and the rising need for rapid Internet connectivity as well adoption of cutting-edge technologies in countries like China, India, Japan and South Korea. The growth here in is fuelled by sizable population, expanding digital infrastructure and government efforts at advancing digital transformation. Today’s Ethernet controllers are more compact and cost
effective, being able to integrate them onto single chips. Despite their shirking size, they deliver high performance and compatibility across diverse devices, making them the preferred option for use in computers, servers, routers and switches. Routers and switches are expected to spearhead the Ethernet
controller market, driven by a growing need for high- performance networking devices in commercial environments, data centres and the telecommunications industry. As industries embrace digital transformation initiatives
Routers and switches are expected to spearhead the Ethernet controller market, driven by a growing need for high-
performance networking devices in commercial environments, data centres and the telecommunications industry
40 September 2024
www.electronicsworld.co.uk
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