Registering Clock Driver (RCD) Market: Introduction
- Registering clock driver (RCD) is used on Registered Memory In-line Memory Module (RDIMMs) and Load-reduced In-line Memory Module (LRDIMMs)
- Its primary function is to buffer the Command Address (CA) bus, chip selects, and clock between the host controller and the Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM). It also generates a BCOM bus to control the data buffers for LRDIMMs.
- It offers a wide range of features, such as compliance with Joint Electron Device Engineering Council (JEDEC), 2V Vdd supply, operational up to 2,666 Mbps, multi-setting frequency-based power optimization, wide temperature range: -5° C to 125° C, and compliance with Restriction of Hazardous Substances (ROHS)
- RCD offers some additional benefits such as addressing mirroring and inversion, configurable driver strength, PLL with internal feedback, programmable latency, and DDR4 & DDR5 full-parity operation
- Major market players are developing advanced RCDs to gain a competitive edge. For instance, in October 2021, Rambus advanced server memory performance with the Industry's First 5600 MT/s DDR5 registering clock driver. In November 2021, Renesas introduced the industry’s first industrial temperature grade DDR5 and DDR4 registered clock drivers. The new devices support temperatures from -40ºC to 105ºC to address markets such as edge computing and autonomous driving.
- These features make the RCD most significant for high-performance servers and high-performance workstations, which is expected to propel the market
Growing Adoption from Electronics & Semiconductor and IT & Telecommunication Industries
- Based on end-use industry, the global registering clock driver (RCD) market is segmented into aerospace & defense, electronics & semiconductors, IT & telecommunication, consumer electronics, healthcare, automotive, and others (oil & gas, power & utility, and energy). IT & telecommunication is expected to be the fastest-growing industry for RCDs during the forecast period due to the increasing use of RCDs in high reliability & telecom systems, high-performance servers, edge computing, and workstations. Additionally, RCD is primarily used in computer devices such as GPU, CPU, and motherboard, which is significantly driving the market in the industry.
- The rising adoption of registering clock drivers for DDR4 JEDEC standard RDIMM designs and high-speed server memory interface chipsets is further propelling the market
North America to Lead the Registering Clock Driver (RCD) Market
- In terms of region, the global registering clock driver (RCD) market is divided into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South America
- North America is expected to hold the largest share of the global registering clock driver (RCD) market throughout the forecast period due to increasing demand for RCDs from the semiconductor, automotive, and IT & telecommunication industries of the region
- RCDs are widely utilized in semiconductor and electronic devices such as processors and motherboard chipsets, DDR4, DDR3, DDR, DDR, and SDRAM modules
- Rising digitalization, the proliferation of 5G networks, numerous AI-powered IoT devices, running investments in 5G technologies, increased global data traffic, innovations in the next-generation server systems that offer massive computing power of hyper-scale and enterprise data centers are other factors stimulating the registering clock driver (RCD) market in North America
- The market in Asia Pacific and Europe is expected to expand at a significant rate during the forecast period due to growing demand for RCDs from a wide range of industries, such as automotive, consumer electronics, semiconductor, and IT & telecommunication. Moreover, the market is anticipated to be driven by leading countries such as India, China, Japan, Germany, France, and South Korea. The market in Middle East & Africa and South America is anticipated to expand at a steady rate during the forecast period.
Key Players Operating in Global Registering Clock Driver (RCD) Market
The key players operating in the global registering clock driver (RCD) market are engaged in developing technologically advanced products to meet the rising demand for RCDs. Furthermore, several manufacturers are focusing on strategic mergers and acquisitions of local manufacturers and system designers to strengthen their product offerings and expand their geographic reach.
Leading players operating in the global registering clock driver (RCD) market include:
- Rambus, Inc.
- Texas Instruments
- Renesas Electronics Corporation
- Intel Corporation
- Montage Technology
Global Registering Clock Driver (RCD) Market: Research Scope
Global Registering Clock Driver (RCD) Market, by Server Memory Modules
- RDIMMs (Dual In-line Memory Module)
- LRDIMMs (Load-reduced Dual In-line Memory Module)
- UDIMMs (Unbuffered (Or Unregistered) Dual In-line Memory Module)
- NVDIMMs (Non-volatile Dual In-line Memory Module)
- SODIMMs (Small Outline Dual In-line Memory Module)
Global Registering Clock Driver (RCD) Market, by End-use Industry
- IT & Telecommunication
- Automotive
- Aerospace & Defense
- Consumer Electronics
- Others (Oil & Gas, Power & Utility, and Energy)
Global Registering Clock Driver (RCD) Market, by Application
- Servers
- Workstations
- High Capacity Storage Systems
- Telecom Systems
Global Registering Clock Driver (RCD) Market, by Region
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Rest of North America
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- U.K.
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- ASEAN
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- South America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Rest of South America
- Middle East & Africa
- GCC Countries
- South Africa
- Rest of Middle East & Africa
