Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Market Report – Research, Industry Analysis Reports and Market Demands

Global Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Market 2026 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2032

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Table of Content

1 Market Overview

1.1 Product Overview and Scope
1.2 Market Estimation Caveats and Base Year
1.3 Market Analysis by Type
- 1.3.1 Overview: Global Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Consumption Value by Type: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
- 1.3.2 UART
- 1.3.3 DUART
- 1.3.4 QUART
- 1.3.5 OCTART
1.4 Market Analysis by Manufacturing
- 1.4.1 Overview: Global Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Consumption Value by Manufacturing: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
- 1.4.2 CMOS UART ICs
- 1.4.3 BiCMOS UART ICs
- 1.4.4 Others
1.5 Market Analysis by Package
- 1.5.1 Overview: Global Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Consumption Value by Package: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
- 1.5.2 DIP UART ICs
- 1.5.3 SOIC UART ICs
- 1.5.4 QFN UART ICs
- 1.5.5 BGA UART ICs
1.6 Market Analysis by Functional Capability
- 1.6.1 Overview: Global Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Consumption Value by Functional Capability: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
- 1.6.2 Standard UART ICs
- 1.6.3 UART with FIFO
- 1.6.4 Iso-UART ICs
- 1.6.5 Multi-Channel UART ICs
1.7 Market Analysis by Application
- 1.7.1 Overview: Global Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Consumption Value by Application: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
- 1.7.2 Automotive
- 1.7.3 Military
- 1.7.4 Consumer Electronics
- 1.7.5 Communication
- 1.7.6 Others
1.8 Global Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Market Size & Forecast
- 1.8.1 Global Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Consumption Value (2021 & 2025 & 2032)
- 1.8.2 Global Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Sales Quantity (2021-2032)
- 1.8.3 Global Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Average Price (2021-2032)

2 Manufacturers Profiles

3 Competitive Environment: Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs by Manufacturer

3.1 Global Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Sales Quantity by Manufacturer (2021-2026)
3.2 Global Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Revenue by Manufacturer (2021-2026)
3.3 Global Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Average Price by Manufacturer (2021-2026)
3.4 Market Share Analysis (2025)
- 3.4.1 Producer Shipments of Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs by Manufacturer Revenue ($MM) and Market Share (%): 2025
- 3.4.2 Top 3 Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Manufacturer Market Share in 2025
- 3.4.3 Top 6 Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Manufacturer Market Share in 2025
3.5 Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Market: Overall Company Footprint Analysis
- 3.5.1 Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Market: Region Footprint
- 3.5.2 Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Market: Company Product Type Footprint
- 3.5.3 Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Market: Company Product Application Footprint
3.6 New Market Entrants and Barriers to Market Entry
3.7 Mergers, Acquisition, Agreements, and Collaborations

4 Consumption Analysis by Region

4.1 Global Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Market Size by Region
- 4.1.1 Global Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Sales Quantity by Region (2021-2032)
- 4.1.2 Global Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Consumption Value by Region (2021-2032)
- 4.1.3 Global Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Average Price by Region (2021-2032)
4.2 North America Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Consumption Value (2021-2032)
4.3 Europe Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Consumption Value (2021-2032)
4.4 Asia-Pacific Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Consumption Value (2021-2032)
4.5 South America Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Consumption Value (2021-2032)
4.6 Middle East & Africa Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Consumption Value (2021-2032)

5 Market Segment by Type

5.1 Global Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
5.2 Global Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Consumption Value by Type (2021-2032)
5.3 Global Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Average Price by Type (2021-2032)

6 Market Segment by Application

6.1 Global Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
6.2 Global Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Consumption Value by Application (2021-2032)
6.3 Global Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Average Price by Application (2021-2032)

7 North America

7.1 North America Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
7.2 North America Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
7.3 North America Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Market Size by Country
- 7.3.1 North America Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
- 7.3.2 North America Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
- 7.3.3 United States Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 7.3.4 Canada Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 7.3.5 Mexico Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)

8 Europe

8.1 Europe Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
8.2 Europe Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
8.3 Europe Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Market Size by Country
- 8.3.1 Europe Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
- 8.3.2 Europe Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
- 8.3.3 Germany Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 8.3.4 France Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 8.3.5 United Kingdom Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 8.3.6 Russia Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 8.3.7 Italy Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)

9 Asia-Pacific

9.1 Asia-Pacific Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
9.2 Asia-Pacific Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
9.3 Asia-Pacific Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Market Size by Region
- 9.3.1 Asia-Pacific Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Sales Quantity by Region (2021-2032)
- 9.3.2 Asia-Pacific Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Consumption Value by Region (2021-2032)
- 9.3.3 China Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 9.3.4 Japan Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 9.3.5 South Korea Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 9.3.6 India Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 9.3.7 Southeast Asia Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 9.3.8 Australia Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)

10 South America

10.1 South America Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
10.2 South America Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
10.3 South America Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Market Size by Country
- 10.3.1 South America Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
- 10.3.2 South America Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
- 10.3.3 Brazil Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 10.3.4 Argentina Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)

11 Middle East & Africa

11.1 Middle East & Africa Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
11.2 Middle East & Africa Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
11.3 Middle East & Africa Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Market Size by Country
- 11.3.1 Middle East & Africa Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
- 11.3.2 Middle East & Africa Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
- 11.3.3 Turkey Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 11.3.4 Egypt Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 11.3.5 Saudi Arabia Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 11.3.6 South Africa Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)

12 Market Dynamics

12.1 Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Market Drivers
12.2 Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Market Restraints
12.3 Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Trends Analysis
12.4 Porters Five Forces Analysis
- 12.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
- 12.4.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 12.4.3 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 12.4.4 Threat of Substitutes
- 12.4.5 Competitive Rivalry

13 Raw Material and Industry Chain

13.1 Raw Material of Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs and Key Manufacturers
13.2 Manufacturing Costs Percentage of Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs
13.3 Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Production Process
13.4 Industry Value Chain Analysis

14 Shipments by Distribution Channel

14.1 Sales Channel
- 14.1.1 Direct to End-User
- 14.1.2 Distributors
14.2 Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Typical Distributors
14.3 Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs Typical Customers

15 Research Findings and Conclusion

16 Appendix

16.1 Methodology
16.2 Research Process and Data Source

Description

According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs market size was valued at US$ 617 million in 2025 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 994 million by 2032 with a CAGR of 6.8% during review period.
Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs are integrated circuits that implement asynchronous serial communication interfaces, converting data between parallel and serial formats for transmission between digital systems. A UART IC typically includes receive and transmit control logic, shift registers, a baud rate generator, and FIFO buffers. These circuits frame data into start, data, optional parity, and stop bits, allowing systems to agree on communication parameters without a shared clock signal. Physically, UART ICs are packaged in common IC formats such as DIP, SOIC, and QFN, with dedicated TX (transmit) and RX (receive) pins for connection to host controllers. Proper implementation must manage sampling timing, buffering, error detection, and various baud rates. UART ICs are ubiquitous in embedded systems, industrial automation, automotive electronics, consumer devices, and communications equipment, used for low-cost, reliable serial data exchange between controllers and peripherals. Many modern microcontrollers integrate UART peripherals, but standalone UART ICs are still used for multi-port extensions, isolated communication links, and specialized protocol bridges.
Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs are foundational interface components designed to enable asynchronous serial communication by converting parallel data streams into serial form and vice versa. As one of the earliest and most widely adopted communication mechanisms in electronic systems, UART technology is valued for its structural simplicity, protocol stability, and low implementation complexity, and it remains deeply embedded in embedded systems, industrial equipment, and communication modules. Compared with high-speed and highly integrated interfaces, UART ICs emphasize predictability, robustness, and ease of debugging, which makes them indispensable in industrial control systems, automotive electronics, medical devices, and critical infrastructure. From an industry perspective, UART ICs represent a long-lifecycle class of foundational semiconductors whose relevance is sustained not by disruptive innovation but by their continual reintegration into evolving system architectures driven by global digitalization and automation trends. The enduring market presence of UART ICs is driven less by technological breakthroughs than by the increasing complexity of electronic systems and rising expectations for stability and maintainability. Industrial automation, automotive electronics, energy systems, and communication equipment continue to rely on UART interfaces for diagnostics, system configuration, and reliable data exchange. In an environment characterized by fluctuating semiconductor input costs and supply-chain uncertainty, the reliance of UART ICs on mature manufacturing processes and predictable yields makes them an attractive option for system designers seeking cost control and supply resilience. At the same time, UART ICs are being combined with low-power design techniques, enhanced electromagnetic compatibility, and multi-interface integration strategies, extending their functional relevance without altering their core communication logic. While highly integrated system-on-chip solutions present substitution pressure in some applications, growing emphasis on system security, controllability, and long-term operational reliability has renewed appreciation for the transparency and serviceability that discrete UART ICs provide. From a supply-chain standpoint, UART ICs depend upstream on mature semiconductor fabrication technologies, mixed-signal design expertise, and standardized packaging and testing services, resulting in a relatively stable and well-defined industrial structure. Long-term demand dynamics, however, are shaped primarily by downstream applications, where industrial equipment manufacturers, automotive Tier 1 suppliers, communication module vendors, and medical device companies constitute the most influential customer base. Leading suppliers such as NXP Semiconductors, Texas Instruments, Renesas Electronics, Microchip Technology, Diodes Incorporated, and FTDI consistently highlight serial communication products in their official portfolios, technical documentation, and annual reports, underscoring downstream customers’ reliance on long-term availability, software-hardware compatibility, and engineering support. Compared with consumer electronics markets, enterprise-oriented downstream customers place greater emphasis on lifecycle management, documentation completeness, and traceability, resulting in strong customer lock-in and relatively stable commercial relationships for UART IC suppliers. In terms of application segmentation, demand for UART ICs is increasingly concentrated in scenarios that require high reliability, extended operational lifetimes, and system-level integration. In industrial automation and process control systems, UART remains a critical interface for equipment commissioning, field communication, and redundant links. In automotive electronics, body control modules, diagnostic interfaces, and auxiliary control systems continue to depend on UART connectivity. In IoT and edge computing devices, UART is widely used for module communication, system initialization, and firmware updates. Medical equipment and energy infrastructure further reinforce UART adoption due to stringent regulatory requirements and safety considerations. Overall, the most dynamic growth segments are not consumer-facing products but industries that prioritize safety, compliance, and long-term operational value, a pattern repeatedly reflected in official product strategies and corporate communications from semiconductor manufacturers. Regionally, UART IC consumption patterns closely mirror industrial structures and development pathways. North America maintains steady demand driven by industrial control, aerospace, and medical equipment applications that prioritize high-reliability interfaces. Europe continues to adopt UART ICs across automotive electronics, industrial automation, and energy systems, with strong emphasis on certification and long-term supply commitments. China and the broader Asia-Pacific region have emerged as highly active application markets, supported by manufacturing upgrades, smart equipment deployment, and communications infrastructure development, with both international and domestic semiconductor companies highlighting strategic focus on embedded and industrial customers in official statements. Other emerging regions primarily reflect UART demand through infrastructure development and industrial equipment localization. Overall, UART IC demand is less influenced by short-term consumer cycles and more closely aligned with long-term industrialization and digital transformation trends. Regarding recent developments, Texas Instruments emphasized in 2021 through official product and technology updates its continued expansion of industrial- and automotive-grade serial interface portfolios to support long-term supply and functional safety requirements; NXP Semiconductors stated in its 2022 annual report that sustained demand for fundamental communication interfaces from industrial and automotive customers remains a core pillar of its embedded solutions business; and in 2023, Renesas Electronics announced through official communications its strategy to integrate serial communication interfaces more deeply with MCU platforms to enhance overall system reliability for industrial and infrastructure applications.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2021-2032
Global Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2021-2032
Global Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2021-2032
Global Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and ASP (US$/Unit), 2021-2026
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include NXP Semiconductors, Diodes Incorporated, Renesas Electronics, Microchip TechnB6:B11ology, Analog Devices, Inc., Texas Instruments, MaxLinear, Inc., FTDI (Future Technology Devices International), Silicon Labs, STMicroelectronics, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2021-2032, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
UART
DUART
QUART
OCTART
Market segment by Manufacturing
CMOS UART ICs
BiCMOS UART ICs
Others
Market segment by Package
DIP UART ICs
SOIC UART ICs
QFN UART ICs
BGA UART ICs
Market segment by Functional Capability
Standard UART ICs
UART with FIFO
Iso-UART ICs
Multi-Channel UART ICs
Market segment by Application
Automotive
Military
Consumer Electronics
Communication
Others
Major players covered
NXP Semiconductors
Diodes Incorporated
Renesas Electronics
Microchip TechnB6:B11ology
Analog Devices, Inc.
Texas Instruments
MaxLinear, Inc.
FTDI (Future Technology Devices International)
Silicon Labs
STMicroelectronics
Infineon Technologies AG
ROHM Semiconductor
Prolific Technology Inc.
ON Semiconductor
Broadcom Inc.
Vishay Intertechnology
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs from 2021 to 2026.
Chapter 3, the Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2021 to 2026.and Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2027 to 2032.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) ICs sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.

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