Rising photocoupler prices expected throughout 2021
Rapidly growing demand for EV quick charging poles, and recovering markets for consumer electronics and industrial controls will drive rising prices for photocouplers in 2021, says TrendForce.
Major photocoupler suppliers, such as Taiwanese LED companies as well as Japanese, European, and U.S. companies, are planning to increase their quotes for photocouplers in response to the price hikes in photocoupler materials, including infrared LED chips, precious metals, and packaging adhesives.
Lite-On has first announced that it will raise its photocoupler prices by about 10-20% in February 2021, while Everlight will soon follow suit..
Suppliers have been attracted to the photocoupler market for three reason: