Semiconductor Applications: Industry and Power Semiconductors The second largest microelectronics segment in Germany is industrial electronics, with over 25 percent share of the domestic semicon- ductor industry. Strong growth rates originating from a diversified domestic and international indus- trial base consolidate Germany’s globally leading technological de- velopment position. The German microelectronics market for indus- trial applications will grow by more than 10 percent annually through 2015. Historically the largest seg- ments are building technology, automation, and electronic payment systems (combined share of nearly 50 percent), followed by smaller but promising application areas including power semiconductors.