세계의 RF 신호 체인 컴포넌트 시장 예측(-2030년) : 제품, 재료 유형, 주파수 대역, 용도 및 지역별 분석

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Radio Frequency (RF) Signal Chain Components Market is accounted for $44.96 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach $121.81 billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 15.3% during the forecast period. Radio Frequency (RF) signal chain is a series of electronic components and modules that work together to process and transmit RF signals. This frequency conversion is frequently done by shifting the RF signal to an intermediate frequency (IF) for easier processing. The signal's integrity is then maintained by using filters to selectively pass desired frequencies while rejecting unwanted noise and interference. RF signal chains are commonly found in various communication systems, including wireless devices, satellite communication and radar systems.

According to NASA, Radio waves have the longest wavelengths in the EM spectrum, ranging from about 0.04 inches (1 millimeter) to more than 62 miles (100 kilometers). They also have the lowest frequencies, from about 3,000 cycles per second, or 3 kilohertz, up to about 300 billion hertz, or 300 gigahertz. According to the National Association of Shortwave Broadcasters (NASB), Shortwave radio uses frequencies in the HF band, from about 1.7 megahertz to 30 megahertz.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Increased use of wireless communication

The exploding demand for high-speed data transfer and all-pervasive connectivity is what's driving the growth of wireless communication. The development of 5G networks, the spread of smart devices, and the need for seamless wireless connections in sectors like healthcare, transportation, and manufacturing are major drivers of the market. Furthermore, the demand for beam forming technologies, massive MIMO (multiple input, multiple output) systems, and spectrum efficiency is propelling the development of advanced RF components that can function in these demanding environments.

Restraint:

Complexity of miniaturization

Although space and energy efficiency are advantages of miniaturization, the manufacturing process becomes more complicated. Smaller, more integrated components necessitate sophisticated fabrication methods, challenging assembly procedures, and stricter quality control, all of which can increase manufacturing costs. Additionally, heat dissipation issues brought on by miniaturization could compromise the performance and dependability of components.

Opportunity:

Expansion of IOT

The demand for specialized RF components is increasing as a result of the widespread use of IoT devices across industries. This includes RF sensors for environmental monitoring, integrated RF modules for seamless connectivity, and ultra-low-power transceivers for battery-powered IoT devices. Moreover, the IoT market is diverse and expanding quickly, encompassing smart agriculture, healthcare, asset tracking, and industrial automation. RF component manufacturers can capitalize on this market.

Threat:

High level of competition

Numerous players, including both well-established businesses and start-ups, are vying for market share in the RF components market, which is saturated with competitors. Additionally, strong competition can result in price wars, which could reduce profit margins and force businesses to take cost-cutting measures that could harm new product development and quality. To stand out, create special features, and keep a competitive edge, manufacturers must continuously invest in research and development. To combat the pressures of the competitive environment, market consolidation and strategic alliances may also become more common.

COVID-19 Impact:

The COVID-19 pandemic had a wide-ranging effect on the market for Radio Frequency (RF) Signal Chain Components. In the beginning, it caused supply chain disruptions, delaying the production and delivery of components. Lockdowns and travel restrictions had an impact on how RF systems were installed and maintained across various industries. The pandemic, on the other hand, emphasized the value of connectivity and increased demand for RF components in telecom networks, remote work applications, and healthcare applications. However, the RF market is poised for growth as economies recover and adjust to new norms, propelled by increased investments in 5G infrastructures, IoT expansion, and the acceleration of digital transformation initiatives across industries.

The amplifiers segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The amplifier sector is expected to hold the largest share of the RF signal chain component market. In order to increase the amplitude or power of an RF signal, amplifiers are essential parts. The telecommunications, aerospace, defense, and consumer electronics industries are few fields in which they find extensive applications. Additionally, the design and operation of wireless communication networks and RF devices are impossible without amplifiers because they are essential for increasing signal strength and preserving signal integrity in RF systems. Furthermore, they offer driver amplifiers for signal conditioning, power amplifiers for boosting weak signals, and low-noise amplifiers for enhancing strong signals.

The smart cities segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

During the anticipated period, the smart cities segment is estimated to experience the highest growth. Smart cities involve utilizing cutting-edge technologies, such as Radio Frequency (RF) Signal Chain Components, to improve urban infrastructure, sustainability, and urban living. In order to build interconnected networks for effective transportation systems, environmental monitoring, public safety, and data-driven urban management, RF components are essential in smart cities. Furthermore, the demand for RF components is rising quickly as cities all over the world continue to invest in becoming smart, connected ecosystems.

Region with largest share:

Over the forecast period, North America is expected to hold the largest market share. This was primarily because of the widespread use of cutting-edge wireless communication technologies, such as 5G and IoT applications, and investments in the aerospace and defense industries. Additionally, in the United States, the market for RF components is thriving owing to significant investments in emerging technologies, active R&D, and the presence of major industry players, which further fuels the region's growth.

Region with highest CAGR:

The Asia Pacific region is expected to witness the highest CAGR during the foreseeable period. This quick expansion was credited to the growing use of mobile technologies, the rollout of 5G networks, the proliferation of IoT devices, and the emergence of smart manufacturing initiatives in nations like China, Japan, South Korea, and India. Moreover, the robust growth of the RF components market was significantly influenced by the expanding consumer electronics market in the APAC region as well as investments in infrastructure development.

Key players in the market:

Some of the key players in Radio Frequency (RF) Signal Chain Components Market include: Panasonic Holdings Corporation, Microchip Technology Inc., Broadcom Inc., Mitsubishi Electric, Analog Devices, Inc., Macom Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc., CPI International Inc., Infineon Technologies AG, Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Apitech, Fujitsu Limited, National Instruments Corp., Astra Microwave Products Limited, NXP Semiconductors, Epitaxy Plc, Qorvo, Inc., TDK Corporation, Skyworks Solutions, Inc., Stmicroelectronics and Texas Instruments.

Key Developments:

In June 2023, Palantir Technologies Inc. and Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd., a Panasonic Group Company, a global leader in high-quality lithium-ion batteries, today announced a multi-year partnership to deliver operations Smart Factory for the Panasonic Energy of North America facility in Sparks, Nevada. The company has selected Palantir's Foundry to help integrate edge sensors across factory lines, introduce automated efficiencies and enable operational users on factory floors to leverage connected operations.

In May 2023, Apple Inc. has entered into a multi-year, multi-billion-dollar agreement with American chipmaker Broadcom as part of its efforts to source U.S.-made components, a press release said. Further details of the deal have not been disclosed.The recent agreement is part of Apple's commitment to spending $430 billion toward suppliers and manufacturers based in the U.S.

In March 2023, Microchip Technology Inc. marked the halfway point in an $800 million expansion of its Fab 4 manufacturing facility in the east county, holding a media event attended by executives from the Arizona-based company and various political leaders, including Sen. Ron Wyden and Rep. Earl Blumenauer.

Products Covered:

• Amplifiers
• Voltage-controlled Oscillators
• Power Dividers
• Mixers
• Filters
• Switches
• Attenuators
• Diplexers
• Duplexers
• Couplers
• Phase Shifters
• Other Products

Material Types Covered:

• Gallium Arsenide (GaAs)
• Gallium Nitride (GaN)
• Silicon (Si)
• Silicon Germanium (SiGe)
• Silicon Carbide (SiC)
• Indium Phosphide (InP)
• Indium Gallium Phosphide (InGaP)
• Piezoelectric Substrate
• Other Material Types

Frequency Bands Covered:

• VHF/UHF Band
• L Band
• S Band
• C Band
• X Band
• Ku Band
• K Band
• Ka Band
• V Band
• W Band
• Other Frequency Bands

Applications Covered:

• Telecom Infrastructure
• Consumer Electronics
• SATCOM
• Aerospace & Defense
• Automotive
• Medical
• Community Access Television (Catv) Systems
• Smart Cities
• Industrial
• Other Applications

Regions Covered:

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • Italy
  • France
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • Japan
  • China
  • India
  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Argentina
  • Brazil
  • Chile
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:

• Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
• Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
• Covers Market data for the years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2026, and 2030
• Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
• Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
• Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
• Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
• Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements

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• Company Profiling
  • Comprehensive profiling of additional market players (up to 3)
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• Regional Segmentation
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Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary

2 Preface

• 2.1 Abstract
• 2.2 Stake Holders
• 2.3 Research Scope
• 2.4 Research Methodology
  • 2.4.1 Data Mining
  • 2.4.2 Data Analysis
  • 2.4.3 Data Validation
  • 2.4.4 Research Approach
• 2.5 Research Sources
  • 2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
  • 2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
  • 2.5.3 Assumptions

3 Market Trend Analysis

• 3.1 Introduction
• 3.2 Drivers
• 3.3 Restraints
• 3.4 Opportunities
• 3.5 Threats
• 3.6 Product Analysis
• 3.7 Application Analysis
• 3.8 Emerging Markets
• 3.9 Impact of Covid-19

4 Porters Five Force Analysis

• 4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
• 4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
• 4.3 Threat of substitutes
• 4.4 Threat of new entrants
• 4.5 Competitive rivalry

5 Global Radio Frequency (RF) Signal Chain Components Market, By Product

• 5.1 Introduction
• 5.2 Amplifiers
• 5.3 Voltage-controlled Oscillators
• 5.4 Power Dividers
• 5.5 Mixers
• 5.6 Filters
• 5.7 Switches
• 5.8 Attenuators
• 5.9 Diplexers
• 5.10 Duplexers
• 5.11 Couplers
• 5.12 Phase Shifters
• 5.13 Other Products

6 Global Radio Frequency (RF) Signal Chain Components Market, By Material Type

• 6.1 Introduction
• 6.2 Gallium Arsenide (GaAs)
• 6.3 Gallium Nitride (GaN)
• 6.4 Silicon (Si)
• 6.5 Silicon Germanium (SiGe)
• 6.6 Silicon Carbide (SiC)
• 6.7 Indium Phosphide (InP)
• 6.8 Indium Gallium Phosphide (InGaP)
• 6.9 Piezoelectric Substrate
• 6.10 Other Material Types

7 Global Radio Frequency (RF) Signal Chain Components Market, By Frequency Band

• 7.1 Introduction
• 7.2 VHF/UHF Band
• 7.3 L Band
• 7.4 S Band
• 7.5 C Band
• 7.6 X Band
• 7.7 Ku Band
• 7.8 K Band
• 7.9 Ka Band
• 7.10 V Band
• 7.11 W Band
• 7.12 Other Frequency Bands

8 Global Radio Frequency (RF) Signal Chain Components Market, By Application

• 8.1 Introduction
• 8.2 Telecom Infrastructure
• 8.3 Consumer Electronics
• 8.4 Static Synchronous Compensator (STATCOM)
• 8.5 Aerospace & Defense
• 8.6 Automotive
• 8.7 Medical
• 8.8 Community Access Television (Catv) Systems
• 8.9 Smart Cities
• 8.10 Industrial
• 8.11 Other Applications

9 Global Radio Frequency (RF) Signal Chain Components Market, By Geography

• 9.1 Introduction
• 9.2 North America
  • 9.2.1 US
  • 9.2.2 Canada
  • 9.2.3 Mexico
• 9.3 Europe
  • 9.3.1 Germany
  • 9.3.2 UK
  • 9.3.3 Italy
  • 9.3.4 France
  • 9.3.5 Spain
  • 9.3.6 Rest of Europe
• 9.4 Asia Pacific
  • 9.4.1 Japan
  • 9.4.2 China
  • 9.4.3 India
  • 9.4.4 Australia
  • 9.4.5 New Zealand
  • 9.4.6 South Korea
  • 9.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
• 9.5 South America
  • 9.5.1 Argentina
  • 9.5.2 Brazil
  • 9.5.3 Chile
  • 9.5.4 Rest of South America
• 9.6 Middle East & Africa
  • 9.6.1 Saudi Arabia
  • 9.6.2 UAE
  • 9.6.3 Qatar
  • 9.6.4 South Africa
  • 9.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa

10 Key Developments

• 10.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
• 10.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
• 10.3 New Product Launch
• 10.4 Expansions
• 10.5 Other Key Strategies

11 Company Profiling

• 11.1 Analog Devices Inc.
• 11.2 Astra Microwave Products Limited
• 11.3 Broadcom
• 11.4 Cobham limited
• 11.5 CPI International Inc.
• 11.6 Epitaxy Plc
• 11.7 Fujitsu Limited
• 11.8 Infineon Technologies AG
• 11.9 MACOM
• 11.10 Microchip Technology Inc.
• 11.11 National Instruments Corporation
• 11.12 NXP Semiconductors
• 11.13 Panasonic Holdings Corporation
• 11.14 Raytheon Technologies Corporation
• 11.15 Renesas Electronics Corporation
• 11.16 Rfhic Corporation
• 11.17 Sumitomo Electric Device Innovations, Inc.
• 11.18 Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
• 11.19 TDK Corporation
• 11.20 Thales
• 11.21 Wolfspeed