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The radio frequency (RF) MEMS market size is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 9.22% between 2022 and 2027. The market size is forecast to increase by USD 1,237.4 million. The growth of the market depends on several factors, including the growing need for efficient antenna tuning, rising demand for RF MEMS switches in telecommunication networks, and increasing demand for IoT devices. RF MEMS is a technology that combines MEMS with RF technology. RF MEMS devices are used in various applications within the wireless communication industry, including mobile phones, wireless networks, satellite communication systems, and radar systems.
This radio frequency (RF) MEMS market report extensively covers market segmentation by type (plane processing technology, bulk silicon etching technology, solid phase bonding technology, and LIGA technology), application (consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, space and defense, and others), and geography (APAC, Europe, North America, South America, and Middle East and Africa). It also includes an in-depth analysis of drivers, trends, and challenges. Furthermore, the report includes historic market data from 2017 to 2021.
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The rising demand for RF MEMS switches in telecommunication networks is the key factor driving the growth of the market. RF MEMS switch is one of the key components integrated into mobile base stations of telecommunication networks for switching applications. MEMS RF switches offer many advantages over electrical switches such as gallium arsenide, field-effect transistor (FET) diodes, PIN diodes, and others. They consume low power and exhibit characteristics such as low insertion loss, linearity, reliability, affordability, power handling, and high isolation rates.
In addition, the rapid development of IoT networks and the increasing demand for high-speed internet connections have led to the rapid deployment of 5G networks. For example, in December 2021, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), a division of the Indian Ministry of Communications, announced that 5G telecommunications services will be rolled out in the second half of 2022 in several cities. of India. Hence, the demand for RF MEMS switches is increasing due to rising investments in telecommunication network infrastructure, which is expected to drive the growth of the global RF MEMS market during the forecast period.
The emergence of advanced and compact consumer electronic devices is the primary trend in the market. Nowadays, application developers and manufacturers are trying to take the transition a step further by connecting home appliances through a single device, also known as smart home, that can be controlled via mobile phone apps. With rapid innovation and growing demand for better electronic devices, manufacturers are focusing on providing innovative functional consumer products.
Moreover, manufacturers are required to continuously improve their offerings in terms of design, processing power, power consumption, and user interface to increase their market share. In addition, as the number of tablets and smartphones shipped has increased over the past five years, there has been an increasing demand for RF MEMS devices for consumer electronics applications. These factors are expected to drive the growth of the global RF MEMS market during the forecast period.
Packaging issues of RF MEMS are the challenge that affects the growth of the market. Some of the packaging techniques used for RF MEMS are fusion bonding, anodic bonding, eutectic bonding, thermal compression bonding, and glass bonding. These techniques create sealing rings and bonding pads around the RF MEMS. However, the creation of additional washers and connection pads increases the surface area of ??the RF MEMS, resulting in a reduction in the number of integrated circuits fabricated per wafer. This can lead to an imbalance between supply and demand, as along with the increase in demand for RF MEMS, there needs to be a sufficient supply of RF MEMS in the RF micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) market.
Therefore, RF micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) market players are focusing on reducing the packing size of RF MEMS. For example, MEMtronics has developed wafer microencapsulation (WLmicroE) technology, creating individual microencapsulation for each MEMS RF using the manufacturing process. However, the commercialization of these technologies on a larger scale is not yet viable. Hence, these factors are expected to pose a major challenge to the growth of the global RF MEMS market during the forecast period.
The market share growth by the plane processing technology segment will be significant during the forecast period. The plane processing technology segment in the global RF micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) market refers to the manufacturing process used to fabricate RF MEMS devices on a flat surface. In this technology, MEMS RF components are fabricated using semiconductor-like processing techniques on a flat substrate, typically a thin semiconductor wafer.
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The plane processing technology segment showed a gradual increase in the market share of USD 694.90 million in 2017 and continued to grow by 2021. RF MEMS devices built using planar processing technology typically exhibit improved performance characteristics, such as lower insertion loss, higher isolation, and faster response times compared to other technologies. The planar fabrication process allows the design of complex RF MEMS devices capable of performing multiple functions on a single chip. This versatility and multi-functionality opens the door to many applications in wireless communications systems, radar systems, and consumer electronics. Hence, these factors are expected to fuel the growth of the plane processing technology segment of the global radio frequency MEMS market during the forecast period.
The radio frequency MEMS market for consumer electronics includes various RF MEMS devices such as MEMS RF filters, MEMS RF switches, MEMS RF amplifiers including power (PA) amplifiers, MEMS RF amplifiers, low-noise amplifiers (LNAs) and RF MEMS antenna tuners in consumer electronics such as smartphones, consumer IoT devices, and tablets. There has been an increasing focus on developing devices with large screens, improved display quality, fast connectivity, high processing speeds, and extended battery life. These include smartphones with large screens, small bezels, and tall designs. This trend has increased the space constraints and power consumption constraints of RFFEs. Additionally, RFFEs in smartphones have traditionally been built on the Cat 4, 6, 9, and 12 certification formats, which define the antenna architecture of the two antennas for smartphones. Hence, the increasing demand for consumer electronics is expected to drive the growth of the consumer electronics segment of the global radio frequency (RF) MEMS market during the forecast period.
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APAC is estimated to contribute 62% to the growth of the global market during the forecast period. Technavio’s analysts have elaborately explained the regional trends and drivers that shape the market during the forecast period. Owing to its dominance in the automotive and consumer electronics market, APAC leads the global radio frequency (RF) MEMS market. The growth of the consumer electronics market is also fueling the demand for RF MEMS in the region.
Furthermore, the growing consumer electronic devices market and automotive market in the region are driven by multiple factors such as raised disposable income, steady growth in emerging countries such as Indonesia, India, and Malaysia, and the availability of low-cost labor as well as integrated supply chain presence. Thus, an increase in demand for consumer electronics and automobiles will drive the demand for RF MEMS which in turn will boost the growth of the radio frequency (RF) MEMS market.
The COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted the regional radio frequency MEMS market in 2020. However, in 2021, the initiation of large-scale vaccination drives?lifted the lockdown restrictions, which led to the resumption of economic activities, boosting the demand for RF MEMS devices used in various industries, such as telecommunications, automotive, consumer electronics, and healthcare. In addition, the rollout and expansion of 5G networks continue to fuel the demand for RF MEMS components in APAC. Thus, these factors are expected to propel the growth of the regional RF MEMS market during the forecast period.
The Radio Frequency (RF) MEMS Market report includes the adoption lifecycle of the market, covering from the innovator’s stage to the laggard’s stage. It focuses on adoption rates in different regions based on penetration. Furthermore, the report also includes key purchase criteria and drivers of price sensitivity to help companies evaluate and develop their growth strategies.
Global Radio Frequency (RF) MEMS Market Customer Landscape
Companies are implementing various strategies, such as strategic alliances, partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, geographical expansion, and product/service launches, to enhance their presence in the market.
The research report also includes detailed analyses of the competitive landscape of the market and information about 20 market companies, including:
Qualitative and quantitative analysis of companies has been conducted to help clients understand the wider business environment as well as the strengths and weaknesses of key market players. Data is qualitatively analyzed to categorize companies as pure play, category-focused, industry-focused, and diversified; it is quantitatively analyzed to categorize companies as dominant, leading, strong, tentative, and weak.
The radio frequency (RF) MEMS market report forecasts market growth by revenue at global, regional & country levels and provides an analysis of the latest trends and growth opportunities from 2017 to 2027.
Radio Frequency (RF) MEMS Market Scope |
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Report Coverage |
Details |
Page number |
185 |
Base year |
2022 |
Historic period |
2017-2021 |
Forecast period |
2023-2027 |
Growth momentum & CAGR |
Accelerate at a CAGR of 9.22% |
Market growth 2023-2027 |
USD 1,237.4 million |
Market structure |
Fragmented |
YoY growth 2022-2023(%) |
8.56 |
Regional analysis |
APAC, Europe, North America, South America, and Middle East and Africa |
Performing market contribution |
APAC at 62% |
Key countries |
US, China, Japan, South Korea, and Germany |
Competitive landscape |
Leading Companies, Market Positioning of Companies, Competitive Strategies, and Industry Risks |
Key companies profiled |
AAC Technologies Holdings Ltd., Analog Devices Inc., Boston Micromachines Corp., Broadcom Inc., ETL Systems Ltd., General Electric Co., Guilin GLsun Science and Tech Group Co. Ltd., Hexawave Inc., Infineon Technologies AG, MEMtronics Corp., Menlo Microsystems Inc., Millimeter Wave Products Inc., Qorvo Inc., RF Lambda, Soontai Tech Co. Ltd., STMicroelectronics International N.V., Teledyne Technologies Inc., USound GmbH, XCOM Wireless Inc., and Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd. |
Market dynamics |
Parent market analysis, Market growth inducers and obstacles, Fast-growing and slow-growing segment analysis, COVID-19 impact and recovery analysis and future consumer dynamics, Market condition analysis for forecast period. |
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1 Executive Summary
2 Market Landscape
3 Market Sizing
4 Historic Market Size
5 Five Forces Analysis
6 Market Segmentation by Type
7 Market Segmentation by Application
8 Customer Landscape
9 Geographic Landscape
10 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends
11 Vendor Landscape
12 Vendor Analysis
13 Appendix
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