Digital pyroelectric infrared sensor market projected to reach $230 million by 2032

The global market for digital pyroelectric infrared sensors is projected to grow from approximately $132 million in 2025 to $230 million by 2032, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%. These sensors, which detect infrared radiation in the 7–10μm band to provide high-precision human detection, are increasingly vital for smart homes, security, and IoT devices.

Key industry trends include a push toward ultra-low power consumption to extend the battery life of wireless IoT devices, as seen with Excelitas’s recent product announcements. Additionally, there is a significant movement toward miniaturization and integrated signal processing. Companies like Murata are developing compact SMD packages that include built-in ADCs and digital filters to simplify integration into consumer electronics.

While traditional applications include security cameras and lighting control, the market is expanding into automotive occupant detection, elderly fall detection, gesture control, and non-contact health monitoring. Major industry players include Murata, Excelitas Technologies, Panasonic, Broadcom, and Nippon Ceramic.