Monolithic Microwave IC Global Market Report 2024

The monolithic microwave ic market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $9.91 billion in 2023 to $11.16 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.7%. The growth observed in the historical period can be ascribed to the evolution of wireless communication, advancements in satellite communication, increased demand for broadband services, and the expanding applications in defense, aerospace, and medical imaging.

The monolithic microwave ic market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $17.19 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.4%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period is driven by escalating bandwidth needs, the proliferation of environmental sensing and weather monitoring, the adoption of energy-efficient solutions, the expansion of IoT connectivity, the implementation of smart cities initiatives, and the acceleration of industrial automation amid rapid urbanization. Noteworthy trends expected in the forecast period encompass eco-friendly manufacturing practices, seamless integration with artificial intelligence, technological advancements in silicon photonics, incorporation of machine learning capabilities, and the application of advanced packaging technologies.

The anticipated growth in the monolithic microwave IC market is poised to be driven by two key factors. Firstly, the upsurge in defense spending is expected to play a pivotal role in advancing the market. Defense spending, which encompasses government expenditures on military and defense-related activities, is crucial for the development of sophisticated monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMICs) with applications in defense systems. These circuits are integral for advanced RF and microwave functions, including radar systems, munitions guidance, and electronic warfare (EW). Notably, global military spending reached a record high of $2.1 trillion in 2021, signaling a 0.7% real-term increase. This increased allocation towards defense is instrumental in propelling the growth of the monolithic microwave IC market.

The growth of the market is anticipated to be fueled by the widespread adoption of smartphones. Smartphones, characterized by their built-in computing capabilities, operating systems, and web browsing functionalities, utilize MMICs for high-frequency signal processing requirements. MMICs offer compact, efficient, and cost-effective solutions for handling radio frequency (RF) and microwave signals within the communication systems of these devices. Notably, as of 2022, the UK witnessed a 3.8% increase in mobile connections, reaching 71.8 million, with a projected 95% smartphone ownership among the anticipated population of 68.3 million by 2025. This surge in smartphone adoption is a significant driver for the growth of the monolithic microwave IC market.

A prominent trend gaining traction in the monolithic microwave IC market is product innovation, with major companies strategically focusing on developing new solutions to maintain their market position. An illustrative example is Infineon Technologies AG, a semiconductor manufacturing company based in Germany, which introduced the CMOS transceiver MMIC CTRX8181 for automotive radar in November 2022. This transceiver offers a flexible platform for software-defined vehicle designs, accommodating various sensors such as corner, front, and short-range. Specifically designed for accurate object separation and detection, the CTRX8181 ensures the safety of vulnerable road users such as cyclists, pedestrians, and motorcyclists. The transceiver's features, including linearity and an increased signal-to-noise ratio, contribute to high system-level performance and robustness.

Major players in the monolithic microwave IC market are directing their efforts towards leveraging advanced technologies such as chip-scale packaging to enhance performance and reduce component size. Marki Microwave, a US-based manufacturer, exemplifies this approach by launching GaAs MMIC-based equalizers and attenuators in April 2022. These products, built on leading-edge technology, feature a compact 1.5 x 1.5 mm footprint, thanks to Marki Microwave's chip-scale packaging platform. This technology not only enables high-frequency operation but also improves electrical performance while maintaining consistency and minimizing size, weight, power, and cost (SWaP-C).

In October 2023, CML Microsystems PLC, a UK-based manufacturer of mixed-signal, RF, and microwave semiconductors, acquired Microwave Technology Inc. (MwT). This strategic move aims to expand CML Microsystems' product portfolio, reinforce support resources, and enhance research and development capabilities. Microwave Technology Inc. specializes in gallium arsenide (GaAs) and gallium nitride (GaN)-based MMICs, catering to commercial wireless communication, defense, space, and medical (MRI) applications. The acquisition brings valuable expertise in system-level understanding, product manufacturing, and packaging techniques to CML Microsystems Plc.

Major companies operating in the monolithic microwave ic market report are Renesas Electronics Corporation, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Broadcom Inc., Texas Instruments Incorporated, Infineon Technologies AG, NXP Semiconductors N.V., Analog Devices Inc., Northrop Grumman Corporation, Microchip Technology Inc., Skyworks Solutions Inc., Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, Qorvo Inc., VectraWave, Wolfspeed Inc., MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings Inc., WIN Semiconductors Corp., RFHIC Corporation, Mini-Circuits, Arralis Ltd., United Monolithic Semiconductors GmbH, Astra Microwave Products Limited, Advantech Wireless Technologies Inc., STMicroelectronics N.V., ASB Inc., Marki Microwave Inc., AMCOM Communications, Silicon Radar GmbH, Aelius Semiconductors Pte Ltd., E-Band Communications LLC, Guerrilla RF Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the monolithic microwave IC market in 2023. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the monolithic microwave ic market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the monolithic microwave ic market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Key MMIC components encompass power amplifiers, low-noise amplifiers, attenuators, switches, phase shifters, mixers, voltage-controlled oscillators, and frequency multipliers. These components utilize various advanced materials, including gallium arsenide, indium phosphide, indium gallium phosphide, silicon germanium, and gallium nitride. They cater to a spectrum of frequency bands such as W band, V band, L band, Ka band, S band, K band, C band, Ku band, and X band. Technological variations include metal-semiconductor field-effect transistors, high electron mobility transistors, pseudomorphic high electron mobility transistors, enhancement-mode pseudomorphic high electron mobility transistors, metamorphic high electron mobility transistors, heterojunction bipolar transistors, and metal-oxide semiconductors. These MMIC technologies find extensive utilization in diverse sectors, including consumer electronics, enterprise solutions, wireless communication infrastructure, automotive industry, aerospace and defense sectors, CATV and broadband networks, as well as in test and measurement equipment.

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The monolithic microwave integrated circuit market consists of sales of image signal processors, image sensor modules, photodetectors, and ultrasonic sensor. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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