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Technavio’s research analyst predicts the global radio frequency (RF) test equipment market to grow steadily at a CAGR of over 6% during the forecast period. The adoption of 802.11ac, a wireless networking standard, and MIMO technology is the primary growth driver for this market. The 802.11ac technology requires a standard wide bandwidth to offer high-speed WLANs on the 5 GHz band, creating the requirement for increased testing of network signals. The demand for seamless connectivity and high bandwidth has increased due to the growing market of handheld devices such as smartphones and tablets. The implementation of 802.11ac standards to gain faster speed and higher data transmission leads to increased demand for the RF test market. These standards brought in new technologies such as 8X8 MIMO and multi-user MIMO, which need better test equipment.
Increased data traffic is also expected to boost the market growth during the forecast period. Mobile data traffic is increasing due to huge demand for bandwidth-based services and applications and handheld devices. Mobile operators need testing to improve service quality through monitoring the transmitted output power, troubleshooting antenna and cable systems, and analyzing the spectrum for sources of interference.
In 2015, smartphones are the largest revenue contributor to the global RF test equipment market and accounts for a revenue share of about 38%. The increasing adoption of smart devices has expanded the market for RF test equipment globally. Telecom technologies such as LTE, LTE-A, 4G, and 5G are being adopted by many smartphone users. RF test equipment facilitates early-market delivery of these devices.
The Americas accounted for about 38% of the market share during 2015 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of more than 5% during the forecast period. The integration of advanced features in test equipment and the increased demand from the electronics sector are the main factors that are driving the market for RF test equipment in the Americas. The US is a mature market for RF testing equipment due to the prevalence of LTE technology and the adoption of LTE-A technology. Some countries in South America are also expected to adopt LTE technology during the forecast period.
Vendors in the RF test equipment market face tough competition in the market on grounds of product quality, technology, and pricing. The competition is forecast to intensify due to technological innovations and mergers and acquisitions. Local players will find it difficult to compete with international players as they lack financial capability to invest substantially on R&D as compared with their international counterparts.
The leading vendors in the market are -
Other prominent vendors in the market include Aries Electronics, Aspen Electronics, Cobham Antenna Systems, Cobham Wireless, Flann Microwave, Keysight Technologies UK, Pickering Interfaces, and Tecstar Electronics.
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PART 01: Executive summary
PART 02: Scope of the report
PART 03: Market research methodology
PART 04: Introduction
PART 05: Technology landscape
PART 06: Market landscape
PART 07: Market segmentation by application
PART 08: Geographical segmentation
PART 09: Market drivers
PART 10: Impact of drivers
PART 11: Market challenges
PART 12: Impact of drivers and challenges
PART 13: Market trends
PART 14: Vendor landscape
PART 15: Key vendor details
PART 16: Suggestions for vendors and investors
PART 17: Appendix
PART 18: Explore Technavio
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