High Power RF Amplifier Market Analysis, By Product Type (Solid State Power Amplifiers, Travelling Wave Tube Power Amplifiers), By Supply Voltage (Below 5 V, 5.1 V - 15 V, Above 30 V), By Application (Cellular, Wi-Fi Connectivity, Wireless Infrastructure) - Global Market Insights 2021-2031

Market Snapshot

The global high power RF amplifier market enjoys a valuation of around US$ 4.6 Bn at present. Sales of high power RF amplifiers are slated to accelerate at a high CAGR of 12.3% to reach US$ 14.7 Bn by 2031. Demand for smart energy in end-use sectors is likely to increase at a CAGR of 10.2% over the assessment period of 2021 to 2031.

High power RF amplifier manufacturers are focusing on increasing their investments in technology upgrades. Focus has shifted to revamp conventional models to improve operational efficiency. The global amplifier market was valued at US$ 23.8 Bn in 2020, whereas the market for high power radio frequency amplifiers was valued at US$ 3.8 Bn, meaning that product penetration is around 15% in the overall amplifier market.

Evolving end-user demand has also meant that manufacturers have to make consistent size/weight reductions while increasing the power density of amplifiers. Heavy capital investments are being made into R&D to develop the next generation of multi-mode RF power amplifiers. The telecommunication sector, as an end-use industry, is likely to surge at a CAGR of 13.7% through 2031.

Revenue Analysis of High Power RF Amplifiers (2016 to 2031)

• East Asia is a prominent region in the market due to rising demand for high power RF amplifiers in China, and the market is anticipated to reach US$ 4.6 Bn by 2031.
• North America and Europe contributed significantly to the demand growth of high power RF amplifiers over the years, and accounted for around 18% and 12% market share in 2020, respectively.
• The top 5 providers of high power RF amplifier modules held around 15% to 20% market share in 2020.

How Will Adoption of 5G Technology in the Cellular Segment Pave the Way for High Power RF Amplifiers?

With telecom giants migrating to 5G networks and high-speed services, the market has encountered another strong revenue generation channel. A number of high power RF amplifier manufacturers have already started production of 5G-compatible RF solutions, strongly supporting the growth of the RF power amplifier market over the past few years. The telecommunication sector is likely to hold a market share of 31.3% by 2031.

A sizeable chunk of smartphone users is data-intensive and account for the consumption of massive data volumes, encouraging early adoption of 5G-enabled services such as AR and VR, AI, autonomous driving, and ultra-HD video.

Such advances in technology will continue to boost market growth of radio frequency power amplifiers.

Country-wise Analysis

What is the Market Outlook in China for High Power RF Amplifiers?

The East Asia high power RF amplifier market currently accounts for a sizable share of close to 30% of the global revenue of the market, wherein, Chinas hold more 1/3 of revenue generation.

In terms of sustainable value generation in the market, China is foreseen to uplift high-performance analog semiconductor components, thereby boosting demand for high Power RF amplifiers. Another strong factor driving market growth is consistently rising deployment of next-gen wireless networks and LTE networks.

What’s Driving High Power RF Amplifier Sales in India?

The India-based high power RF amplifier market is presumed to exhibit a high CAGR, prominently attributed to the booming consumer electronics sector.

However, strong presence of some of the leading high power radio frequency amplifier manufacturers will continue to enable the South Asia & Oceania region to remain a prominent shareholder in global market throughout 2021-2031. With nearly 27.1% market share in 2020 in the SAO region, India is anticipated to be driven most prominently by fostering telecom, industrial sector, and wireless network realms.

Bolstering adoption of energy-efficient equipment coupled with swift progress of the semiconductor industry will further accelerate growth of the RF power amplifier market in India.

Category-wise Insights

Which Industry is Triggering Most Demand for High Power RF Amplifiers?

The consumer electronics industry has been witnessing massive expansion over the past decade, and one of the key push factors is rapid emergence and popularity of the industrial IoT technology. This leads to hold more than 35% of market share in 2021. Enhancing the bandwidth and functionality of electronics devices has been one of the most sought-after applications of RF amplifiers.

With the flourishing telecommunication sector, semiconductor products such as RF power amplifiers have been experiencing visible traction worldwide. Moreover, consistently augmenting ICT (Information & Communications Technology) expenditure will continue to fuel demand for high power RF amplifiers in the near future.

Similarly, the low price point of chemicals and materials enables the semiconductor industry to witness high growth at a double-digit CAGR. Such a scenario observed in recent years is foreseen to pose a cascading effect on the growth of RF power amplifiers in the near future.

Will Increasing Wireless Infrastructure Create Growth Opportunities for High Power RF Amplifier Suppliers?

The recent past has been experiencing massive demand for wireless network infrastructure, strongly backed by the emergence and evident popularity of wireless mobile phone systems. The market is likely to continue witnessing a slew of opportunities in the near future as well, following constant surge in the number of subscribers and new application areas of wireless technology.

In this market, wireless infrastructure was valued at US$ 1.2 Bn in 2020 and is likely to reach US$ 4.8 Bn by the end of the forecast period.

With continual increase in sales of power efficient semiconductor products, it is most likely that wireless systems will also continue to encounter increasing adoption opportunities. Extensive analysis reveals that a majority of high power RF amplifier suppliers are concentrating on the development of safer, affordable, and high-performance RF power amplifier devices, looking at the briskly thriving consumer mass markets for mobile phone systems and wireless connectivity infrastructure.

Competitive Landscape

Majority of high power RF amplifier producers discussed in the report have focused on expansion, investment, acquisitions, delivery focus, portfolio expansion, and brand development.

Some of the key developments are:

• In 2019, Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd extended its capacity for production at its current location in Ohda-shi. Such developments will lead to increase in the manufacturing of multilayer type of ceramic capacitors, enabling the company to meet rising demand for RF power amplifiers.
• In 2019, NXP Semiconductors NV added a new product into its RF power amplifier portfolio for 5G cellular infrastructure, which will exceed the 5G RF power amplification demands for cellular spectrum.

Similarly, recent developments by top providers of high power RF amplifiers have been tracked by the team at Fact.MR, which are available in the detailed report.

High Power RF Amplifier Industry Report Scope

Key Segments Covered in High Power RF Amplifier Industry Survey

• By Product Type

  • Solid State Power Amplifiers
  • Travelling Wave Tube Power Amplifiers

• By Supply Voltage

  • Below 5 V High Power RF Amplifiers
  • 5.1 V - 15 V High Power RF Amplifiers
  • 15 V - 30 V High Power RF Amplifiers
  • Above 30 V High Power RF Amplifiers

• By Application

  • Cellular
  • Wi-Fi Connectivity
  • Wireless Infrastructure
  • Smart Energy
  • Others

• By Industry

  • High Power RF Amplifiers for Telecommunication
  • High Power RF Amplifiers for Consumer Electronics
  • High Power RF Amplifiers for Automotive
  • High Power RF Amplifiers for Aerospace & Defence
  • High Power RF Amplifiers for Medical Sector
  • Others