According to the new market research report published by MarketsandMarkets, the global RF semiconductor market size is expected to grow from USD 17.4 billion in 2020 to USD 26.2 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 8.5%.
Report: RF Semiconductor Market by Device (Filter, Power Amplifier, Switch, Low Noise Amplifier), Frequency Band, Material (GaAs, GaN, Si) Application (Consumer Devices, Automotive, Telecommunication, Aerospace & Defense), and Region - Global Forecast to 2025.
The growing penetration of LTE and advanced technologies has resulted in the increased demand for RF semiconductors. Other drivers for the RF semiconductor industry growth include the increasing demand for RF devices for smartphones and the growing importance of advanced RF devices in radar and electronic warfare systems.
Consumer Devices to Hold the Largest Application Share of RF Semiconductor Industry During the Forecast Period
According to the report, consumer devices are expected to account for the majority of the RF semiconductor market share during 2020–2025. The growing worldwide demand for mobile wireless communications and mobile multimedia applications is driving the growth of mobile devices. As the communication technology evolves from 4G to 5G, smartphones will need to support multiple bands, which increases complexity in smartphones, in turn, driving the demand for RF devices such as filters and switches used in each smartphone. This will help drive growth for this market.
SHF Frequency Band to Witness the Highest CAGR in the RF Semiconductor Market During the Forecast Period
The demand for the SHF frequency band is expected to grow at the highest CAGR from 2020–2025. 5G technology is one of the primary applications for this frequency band, and this frequency band is also used for backhauls and cellular base stations. The 5G technology is expected to be operated in the frequency range of 3.3–3.8 GHz for initial services, and hence the demand for RF semiconductor devices operating in the SHF is expected to grow significantly during the forecast period.
APAC to Hold the Largest Share of RF Semiconductor Market During the Forecast Period
APAC is expected to hold the largest share of the RF semiconductor industry in 2020, and a similar trend is likely to be observed during the forecast period. The global market players are experiencing strong demand from countries such as China, Japan, and South Korea. The market in APAC is expected to grow at a high rate in sectors such as consumer devices, telecommunication, and automotive. The Asian markets are encouraging the development of 5G mobile technologies, with commercial deployments planned in 2020 in Japan and China. The growing demand for smartphones, increasing implementation of safety features such as ADAS and infotainment systems in vehicles, the proliferation of advanced communication technologies would help the RF semiconductor market in the APAC region to grow at a significant rate.
Major players in the RF semiconductor industry include Qorvo (US), Skyworks (US), Qualcomm (US), Analog Devices (US), NXP Semiconductors (Netherlands), Cree (US), MACOM (US), Microchip Technology (US), Murata Manufacturing (Japan), and Texas Instruments (US).
Table of Contents
1 Introduction (Page No. - 18)
1.1 Study Objectives
1.2 Market Definition and Scope
1.2.1 Inclusions and Exclusions
1.3 Study Scope
1.3.1 Markets Covered
1.3.2 Years Considered
1.4 Currency
1.5 Limitations
1.6 Stakeholders
2 Research Methodology (Page No. - 22)
2.1 Research Data
2.1.1 Secondary Data
2.1.1.1 Secondary Sources
2.1.2 Primary Data
2.1.2.1 Breakdown of Primaries
2.1.2.2 Key Data From Primary Sources
2.1.2.3 Key Industry Insights
2.2 Market Size Estimation
2.2.1 Bottom-Up Approach
2.2.1.1 Approach for Capturing Market Size By Bottom-Up Analysis (Demand Side)
2.2.2 Top-Down Approach
2.2.2.1 Approach for Capturing Market Size By Top-Down Analysis (Supply Side)
2.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
2.4 Research Assumptions
3 Executive Summary (Page No. - 32)
4 Premium Insights (Page No. - 36)
4.1 Attractive Opportunities in RF Semiconductor Market
4.2 RF Semiconductor Market in APAC, By Device and Application
4.3 RF Semiconductor Market, By Frequency Band
4.4 Country-Wise RF Semiconductor Market Growth Rate
5 Market Overview (Page No. - 39)
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Market Dynamics
5.2.1 Drivers
5.2.1.1 Increasing Demand for RF Devices for Smartphones
5.2.1.2 Increasing Importance of Advanced RF Devices in Radar and Electronic Warfare Systems
5.2.1.3 Increasing Penetration of LTE and Advanced Technologies
5.2.2 Restraints
5.2.2.1 Increasing Cost of RF Devices With Performance Improvement
5.2.3 Opportunities
5.2.3.1 Increasing use of GaN-Based RF Devices With Evolution of 5G Technology
5.2.3.2 Growing Demand for RF Devices From Automotive Application
5.2.3.3 Increasing Application of RF Energy
5.2.4 Challenges
5.2.4.1 Design Challenges for RF Devices Operating at Higher Frequency
5.3 Value Chain Analysis
6 RF Semiconductor Market, By Device (Page No. - 45)
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Filter
6.2.1 Filters to Hold Largest Market Share During Forecast Period
6.3 Power Amplifier
6.3.1 GaN-Based Power Amplifiers Find Increasing Applications in Base Stations
6.4 Switch
6.4.1 Technological Advancements in Telecom Industry to Drive Market Growth
6.5 Low Noise Amplifier
6.5.1 Low Noise Amplifier Finds Increased Applications in Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Consumer Devices, and Telecommunication
6.6 Others
7 RF Semiconductor Market, By Frequency Band (Page No. - 55)
7.1 Introduction
7.2 VHF and UHF
7.2.1 VHF & UHF Frequency Bands are Among Most Important Frequency Bands for Modern Wireless Communication Systems
7.3 SHF
7.3.1 SHF Frequency Band is Expected to Grow at Highest CAGR During Forecast Period
7.4 Ehf
7.4.1 EHF Frequency Band is Highest Available Frequency Band in RF Spectrum
8 RF Semiconductor Market, By Material (Page No. - 60)
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) and Piezoelectric Substrate
8.2.1 Gallium Arsenide has Major Applications in Smartphones
8.3 Silicon (Si)
8.3.1 Silicon Devices are Least Expensive to Manufacture as Compared to Other Devices
8.4 Silicon Germanium (SiGe)
8.4.1 Silicon Germanium-Based RF Devices Find Applications in Consumer Devices, Telecommunication, and CaTV & Wired Broadband
8.5 Gallium Nitride (GaN)
8.5.1 Market for Gallium Nitride-Based RF Devices Expected to Grow at Highest CAGR During Forecast Period
8.6 Indium Phosphide (InP)
8.6.1 InP Offers an Alternative to GaAs in Providing Increased Performance at Higher Performance With Lower Power Consumption
9 RF Semiconductor, By Operating Voltage (Page No. - 67)
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Up to 5 V
9.3 5.1 to 20 V
9.4 Above 20 V
10 RF Semiconductor Market, By Application (Page No. - 69)
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Consumer Devices
10.2.1 Smartphones
10.2.1.1 Increasing Adoption of Smartphones and Increasing RF Components in Smartphones Drives Market Growth
10.2.2 Laptops & Tablets
10.2.2.1 Increasing Adoption of GaAs-Based RF Devices in Laptops and Tablets to Drive Market
10.3 Telecommunication
10.3.1 Telecommunication Infrastructure Expected to Provide Opportunities for GaN RF Devices
10.4 Aerospace & Defense
10.4.1 Radar
10.4.1.1 Increasing Importance of Advanced Radar Systems for Aerospace & Defense Applications to Drive Market
10.4.2 Electronic Warfare
10.4.2.1 Growing Usage of RF Jammers in Military Installations to Drive Market Growth
10.5 Automotive
10.5.1 Increasing Adoption of ADAS Systems in Vehicles to Create Opportunities for RF Market
10.6 CATV & Wired Broadband
10.6.1 CaTV & Wired Broadband Networks are Increasingly Operating in Fully-Loaded Spectrum
10.7 Others
11 Geographic Analysis (Page No. - 80)
11.1 Introduction
11.2 North America
11.2.1 US
11.2.1.1 US Held Largest Share in North American RF Semiconductor Market
11.2.2 Canada
11.2.2.1 Increasing Investments in Defense Application to Drive Market in Canada
11.2.3 Mexico
11.2.3.1 Growing Demand for Smartphones to Drive Market Growth
11.3 Europe
11.3.1 UK
11.3.1.1 UK Expected to Grow at Highest CAGR During Forecast Period
11.3.2 Germany
11.3.2.1 Growing Investments in Automotive Sector to Drive Market in Germany
11.3.3 France
11.3.3.1 Development of Infrastructure to Support 5G Technology Expected to Propel RF Semiconductor Market
11.3.4 Italy
11.3.4.1 Increasing Penetration of Broadband Subscriptions to Drive Market Growth
11.3.5 Rest of Europe
11.3.5.1 Rest of Europe Held a Significant Market Share of RF Semiconductor Market
11.4 Asia Pacific (APAC)
11.4.1 China
11.4.1.1 China to Hold Largest Market Share in APAC RF Semiconductor Market
11.4.2 Japan
11.4.2.1 Ongoing Implementation of 5G Services in Japan to Drive Market
11.4.3 South Korea
11.4.3.1 Increasing Penetration of 5G Technology and Growing Subscribers Onto 5G Network to Drive Market in South Korea
11.4.4 Rest of APAC
11.4.4.1 Rest of APAC Presents an Attractive Opportunity for RF Semiconductor Market Players
11.5 Rest of the World (RoW)
11.5.1 South America
11.5.1.1 Growing Penetration of LTE Technology in Brazil to Drive Market
11.5.2 Middle East and Africa
11.5.2.1 Growing Demand for Broadband Communication to Drive Market in Middle East & Africa
12 Competitive Landscape (Page No. - 114)
12.1 Overview
12.2 Market Ranking Analysis: RF Semiconductor Market, 2019
12.3 Competitive Leadership Mapping
12.3.1 Visionary Leaders
12.3.2 Dynamic Differentiators
12.3.3 Innovators
12.3.4 Emerging Companies
12.4 Strength of Product Portfolio (25 Players)
12.5 Business Strategy Excellence (25 Players)
12.6 Competitive Situations and Trends
12.6.1 Product Launches
12.6.2 Partnerships, Agreements, & Collaborations
12.6.3 Expansions
12.6.4 Acquisitions
13 Company Profiles (Page No. - 124)
(Business Overview, Products Offered, Recent Developments, SWOT Analysis, and MnM View)*
13.1 Key Players
13.1.1 Qorvo
13.1.2 Skyworks
13.1.3 Qualcomm
13.1.4 Analog Devices
13.1.5 NXP Semiconductors
13.1.6 Cree
13.1.7 MACOM
13.1.8 Microchip Technology
13.1.9 Murata Manufacturing
13.1.10 Texas Instruments
13.2 Right to Win
13.3 Other Players
13.3.1 Maxim Integrated
13.3.2 Mercury Systems
13.3.3 Mitsubishi Electric
13.3.4 ON Semiconductor
13.3.5 RFHIC
13.3.6 Richwave
13.3.7 Stmicroelectronics
13.3.8 Sumitomo Electric Drive Innovations
13.3.9 TDK Electronics
13.3.10 Teledyne
13.3.11 Toshiba
*Details on Business Overview, Products Offered, Recent Developments, SWOT Analysis, and MnM View Might Not be Captured in Case of Unlisted Companies.
14 Appendix (Page No. - 162)
14.1 Discussion Guide
14.2 Knowledge Store: Marketsandmarkets’ Subscription Portal
14.3 Available Customizations
14.4 Related Reports
14.5 Author Details
List of Tables (108 Tables)
Table 1 RF Semiconductor Market, By Device, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 2 RF Semiconductor Market for Filter, By Application 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 3 RF Semiconductor Market for Filter, By Frequency, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 4 RF Semiconductor Market for Filter, By Region, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 5 RF Semiconductor Market for Power Amplifier, By Application, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 6 RF Semiconductor Market for Power Amplifier, By Frequency, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 7 RF Semiconductor Market for Power Amplifier, By Region, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 8 RF Semiconductor Market for Switch, By Application, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 9 RF Semiconductor Market for Switch, By Frequency, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 10 RF Semiconductor Market for Switch, By Region, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 11 RF Semiconductor Market for Low Noise Amplifier, By Application, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 12 RF Semiconductor Market for Low Noise Amplifier, By Frequency, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 13 RF Semiconductor Market for Low Noise Amplifier, By Region, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 14 RF Semiconductor Market for Other Devices, By Application, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 15 RF Semiconductor Market for Other Devices, By Frequency, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 16 RF Semiconductor Market for Other Devices, By Region, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 17 RF Semiconductor Market, By Frequency Band, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 18 RF Semiconductor Market for VHF and UHF Frequency Bands, By Device, 2017–2025 (Ud Million)
Table 19 RF Semiconductor Market for VHF and UHF Frequency Bands By Region, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 20 RF Semiconductor Market for SHF Frequency Band, By Device, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 21 RF Semiconductor Market for SHF Frequency Band By Region, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 22 RF Semiconductor Market for EHF Frequency Band, By Device, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 23 RF Semiconductor Market for EHF Frequency Band By Region, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 24 RF Semiconductor Market, By Material 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 25 RF Semiconductor Market for Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) and Piezoelectric Substrate, By Region, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 26 RF Semiconductor Market for Silicon (Si), By Region, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 27 RF Semiconductor Market for Silicon Germanium (SiGe), By Region, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 28 RF Semiconductor Market for Gallium Nitride (GaN), By Region, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 29 RF Semiconductor Market for Indium Phosphide (InP), By Region, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 30 RF Semiconductor Devices With Operating Voltage Up to 5 V
Table 31 RF Semiconductor Devices With Operating Voltage From 5.1 to 20 V
Table 32 RF Semiconductor Devices With Operating Voltage Above 20 V
Table 33 RF Semiconductor Market, By Application, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 34 RF Semiconductor Market for Consumer Devices, By Device, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 35 RF Semiconductor Market for Consumer Devices, By Region, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 36 RF Semiconductor Market for Telecommunication, By Device, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 37 RF Semiconductor Market for Telecommunication, By Region, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 38 RF Semiconductor Market for Aerospace & Defence, By Device, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 39 RF Semiconductor Market for Aerospace & Defence, By Region, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 40 RF Semiconductor Market for Automotive, By Device, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 41 RF Semiconductor Market for Automotive, By Region, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 42 RF Semiconductor Market for CaTV & Wired Broadband, By Device, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 43 RF Semiconductor Market for CaTV & Wired Broadband, By Region, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 44 RF Semiconductor Market for Other Applications, By Device, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 45 RF Semiconductor Market for Other Applications, By Region, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 46 RF Semiconductor Market, By Region, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 47 RF Semiconductor Market in North America, By Country, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 48 RF Semiconductor Market in North America, By Device, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 49 RF Semiconductor Market in North America, By Frequency Band, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 50 RF Semiconductor Market in North America, By Material, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 51 RF Semiconductor Market in North America, By Application, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 52 RF Semiconductor Market for Consumer Devices Application in North America, By Country, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 53 RF Semiconductor Market for Telecommunication Application in North America, By Country, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 54 RF Semiconductor Market for Aerospace & Defense Application in North America, By Country, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 55 RF Semiconductor Market for Automotive Application in North America, By Country, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 56 RF Semiconductor Market for CATV & Wired Broadband Application in North America, By Country, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 57 RF Semiconductor Market for Other Applications in North America, By Country, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 58 RF Semiconductor Market in US, By Application, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 59 RF Semiconductor Market in Canada, By Application, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 60 RF Semiconductor Market in Mexico, By Application, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 61 RF Semiconductor Market in Europe, By Country, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 62 RF Semiconductor Market in Europe, By Device, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 63 RF Semiconductor Market in Europe, By Frequency Band, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 64 RF Semiconductor Market in Europe, By Material, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 65 RF Semiconductor Market in Europe, By Application, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 66 RF Semiconductor Market for Consumer Devices Application in Europe, By Country, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 67 RF Semiconductor Market for Telecommunication Application in Europe, By Country, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 68 RF Semiconductor Market for Aerospace & Defense Application in Europe, By Country, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 69 RF Semiconductor Market for Automotive Application in Europe, By Country, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 70 RF Semiconductor Market for CATV & Wired Broadband in Europe, By Country, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 71 RF Semiconductor Market for Other Applications in Europe, By Country, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 72 RF Semiconductor Market in UK, By Application, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 73 RF Semiconductor Market in Germany, By Application, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 74 RF Semiconductor Market in France, By Application, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 75 RF Semiconductor Market in Italy, By Application, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 76 RF Semiconductor Market in Rest of Europe, By Application, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 77 RF Semiconductor Market in APAC, By Country, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 78 RF Semiconductor Market in APAC, By Device, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 79 RF Semiconductor Market in APAC, By Frequency Band, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 80 RF Semiconductor Market in APAC, By Material, 2017-2025 (USD Million)
Table 81 RF Semiconductor Market in APAC, By Application, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 82 RF Semiconductor Market for Consumer Devices Application in APAC, By Country, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 83 RF Semiconductor Market for Telecommunication Application in APAC, By Country, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 84 RF Semiconductor Market for Aerospace & Defense Application in APAC, By Country, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 85 RF Semiconductor Market for Automotive Application in APAC, By Country, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 86 RF Semiconductor Market for CATV & Wired Broadband Application in APAC, By Country, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 87 RF Semiconductor Market for Other Applications in APAC, By Country, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 88 RF Semiconductor Market in China, By Application, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 89 RF Semiconductor Market in Japan, By Application, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 90 RF Semiconductor Market in South Korea, By Application, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 91 RF Semiconductor Market in Rest of APAC, By Application, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 92 RF Semiconductor Market in RoW, By Region, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 93 RF Semiconductor Market in RoW, By Device, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 94 RF Semiconductor Market in RoW, By Frequency Band, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 95 RF Semiconductor Market in RoW, By Material, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 96 RF Semiconductor Market in RoW, By Application, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 97 RF Semiconductor Market for Consumer Devices Application in RoW, By Region, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 98 RF Semiconductor Market for Telecommunication Application in RoW, By Region, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 99 RF Semiconductor Market for Aerospace & Defense Application in RoW, By Region, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 100 RF Semiconductor Market for Automotive Application in RoW, By Region, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 101 RF Semiconductor Market for CATV & Wired Broadband Application in RoW, By Region, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 102 RF Semiconductor Market for Other Applications in RoW, By Region, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 103 RF Semiconductor Market in South America, By Application, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 104 RF Semiconductor Market in Middle East & Africa, By Application, 2017–2025 (USD Million)
Table 105 Product Launches, 2019–2020
Table 106 Partnerships, Agreements, & Collaborations, 2019
Table 107 Expansions, 2018–2019
Table 108 Acquisitions, 2018-2020
List of Figures (47 Figures)
Figure 1 RF Semiconductor Market: Process Flow of Market Size Estimation
Figure 2 RF Semiconductor Market: Research Design
Figure 3 RF Semiconductor Market: Bottom-Up Approach
Figure 4 RF Semiconductor Market: Top-Down Approach
Figure 5 Data Triangulation
Figure 6 Assumptions for Research Study
Figure 7 Filters to Dominate RF Semiconductor Market During Forecast Period
Figure 8 Gallium Nitride (GaN) Based RF Devices to Exhibit Highest CAGR in Market During Forecast Period
Figure 9 Consumer Devices to Lead RF Semiconductor Market During Forecast Period
Figure 10 RF Semiconductor Market in APAC to Grow at Highest CAGR During Forecast Period
Figure 11 Rising Trends of 5G Adoption in Various Countries to Drive Growth of RF Semiconductor Market
Figure 12 Filter and Consumer Devices Held Largest Market Share in APAC, By Device and Application, Respectively, in 2019
Figure 13 RF Devices Operating in VHF and UHF Frequency Band to Hold Largest Market Size During Forecast Period
Figure 14 China to Record Highest CAGR in RF Semiconductor Market During Forecast Period
Figure 15 RF Semiconductor Market: Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities, and Challenges Impact Analysis
Figure 16 Value Chain Analysis of RF Semiconductor Ecosystem
Figure 17 Filter to Dominate RF Semiconductor Market During Forecast Period
Figure 18 RF Semiconductor Market for Filter in APAC to Grow at Highest CAGR During Forecast Period
Figure 19 APAC to Lead for RF Semiconductor Market for Power Amplifier, During Forecast Period
Figure 20 RF Semiconductor Market for SHF Band to Grow at Highest CAGR During Forecast Period
Figure 21 Gallium Nitride (GaN) Based RF Devices to Grow at Highest CAGR During Forecast Period
Figure 22 GaAs and Piezoelectric Substrate Based RF Devices to Grow at Highest CAGR in APAC During Forecast Period
Figure 23 Consumer Devices to Lead RF Semiconductor Market During Forecast Period
Figure 24 APAC to Dominate RF Semiconductor Market for Consumer Devices During Forecast Period
Figure 25 RF Semiconductor Market in APAC to Grow at Highest CAGR for Telecommunication Application During Forecast Period
Figure 26 North America to Lead RF Semiconductor Market for Aerospace & Defense During Forecast Period
Figure 27 RF Semiconductor Market in APAC to Grow at Highest CAGR During Forecast Period
Figure 28 North America: Snapshot of RF Semiconductor Market
Figure 29 RF Semiconductor Market in US Expected to Grow at Highest CAGR in North America During Forecast Period
Figure 30 Europe: Snapshot of RF Semiconductor Market
Figure 31 Automotive Application in Europe to Grow at Highest CAGR for RF Semiconductor Market During Forecast Period
Figure 32 APAC: Snapshot of RF Semiconductor Market
Figure 33 RF Semiconductor Market in China to Grow at Highest CAGR During Forecast Period
Figure 34 RF Semiconductor Market in South America to Grow at Higher CAGR in RoW During Forecast Period
Figure 35 Players in RF Semiconductor Market Adopted Product Launch as Key Strategy for Business Expansion From 2018 to 2020
Figure 36 Market Ranking of Major Players in RF Semiconductor Market, 2019
Figure 37 RF Semiconductor Market (Global) Competitive Leadership Mapping, 2019
Figure 38 Qorvo: Company Snapshot
Figure 39 Skyworks: Company Snapshot
Figure 40 Qualcomm: Company Snapshot
Figure 41 Analog Devices: Company Snapshot
Figure 42 NXP Semiconductors: Company Snapshot
Figure 43 Cree: Company Snapshot
Figure 44 MACOM: Company Snapshot
Figure 45 Microchip Technology: Company Snapshot
Figure 46 Murata Manufacturing: Company Snapshot
Figure 47 Texas Instruments: Company Snapshot
The study involved four major activities in estimating the current size of the global RF semiconductor market. Exhaustive secondary research has been done to collect information about the market, the peer market, and the parent market. Validating findings, assumptions, and sizing with industry experts across the value chain through primary research has been the next step. Both top-down and bottom-up approaches have been employed to estimate the complete market size. After that, market breakdown and data triangulation methods have been used to estimate the market size of segments and subsegments.
Secondary Research
The research methodology used to estimate and forecast the RF semiconductor market begins with capturing data on revenues of the key vendors in the market through secondary research. This study incorporates the use of extensive secondary sources, directories, and databases such as Hoovers, Bloomberg Businessweek, Factiva, and OneSource to identify and collect information useful for the technical, market-oriented, and commercial study of the RF semiconductor market. Vendor offerings have also been considered to determine the market segmentation. This entire research methodology includes the study of annual and financial reports of top players, presentations, press releases, journals, paid databases, trade directories, and regulatory bodies.
Primary Research
The RF semiconductor market comprises several stakeholders, such as wafer manufacturers and suppliers, integrated device manufacturers, and original equipment manufacturers. Demand-side of this market includes end-users from various applications such as consumer devices, telecommunication, and automotive. Several primary interviews have been conducted with market experts from both the demand and supply sides across four major regions: North America, Europe, APAC, and RoW to gather qualitative and quantitative information. Following is the breakdown of primary respondents.
Market Size Estimation
The top-down and bottom-up approaches have been used to estimate and validate the overall size of the RF semiconductor market. These methods have also been used extensively to estimate the size of various market subsegments. The research methodology used to estimate the market size includes the following:
- Key players in major applications and markets have been identified through extensive secondary research.
- The industry's supply chain and market size, in terms of value, have been determined through primary and secondary research processes.
- Players offering different components such as power amplifiers, filters, and switches are considered, and their revenues are observed to arrive at a global number.
- All percentage shares, splits, and breakdowns have been determined using secondary sources and verified through primary sources.
Data Triangulation
After arriving at the overall market size using the estimation processes as explained above, the market was split into several segments and subsegments. To complete the overall market engineering process and arrive at the exact statistics of each market segment and subsegment, data triangulation, and market breakdown procedures have been employed, wherever applicable. The data has been triangulated by studying various factors and trends from both the demand and supply sides in the RF semiconductor market.
Report Objectives
- To describe and forecast the RF semiconductor market by device, material, frequency band, and application in terms of value
- To describe and forecast the market for various segments with regard to main regions, namely, North America, Europe, Asia Pacific (APAC), and Rest of the World (RoW), in terms of value
- To provide detailed information regarding major factors including drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges that influence the growth of the RF semiconductor market
- To provide a comprehensive overview of the value chain pertaining to the RF semiconductor ecosystem
- To strategically analyze micromarkets1 with respect to individual growth trends, prospects, and contribution to the total market
- To strategically profile key players and comprehensively analyze their market position in terms of revenue and core competencies2, along with detailing the competitive landscape for market leaders
- To analyze competitive developments such as acquisitions, agreements, partnerships, and product launches in the RF semiconductor market
- To benchmark players within the market using proprietary "Competitive Leadership Mapping" framework, which analyzes market players on various parameters within the broad categories of business and product strategy
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