Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Communication Interface Cards Market Report 2026

The peripheral component interconnect (pci) communication interface cards market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $8.36 billion in 2025 to $8.97 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing adoption of desktop pcs, demand for industrial automation, expansion of telecommunications networks, need for reliable data communication, integration with legacy systems.

The peripheral component interconnect (pci) communication interface cards market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $11.76 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for iot devices, adoption of smart manufacturing systems, rising cloud computing infrastructure, growth in automotive connectivity, advancement in high-speed ethernet technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include high-speed data transfer solutions, multi-protocol communication support, enhanced connectivity expansion, modular pci interface designs, low-latency industrial communication.

The rising demand for high-speed data transmission is expected to drive the growth of the peripheral component interconnect (PCI) communication interface cards market in the future. High-speed data transmission involves rapidly sending large volumes of information from one location to another. This demand is fueled by the rapid expansion of internet-based applications such as video streaming, cloud computing, and online gaming, all of which require faster and more reliable data transfer to ensure smooth user experiences. PCI communication interface cards facilitate high-speed data transmission by offering a direct, low-latency connection between peripheral devices and the computer’s motherboard, optimizing data flow and minimizing bottlenecks. For example, in February 2024, a report by the Office of Communications (Ofcom), a UK government agency, indicated that average broadband download speeds in Northern Ireland increased by 40%, reaching 115 Mbit/s compared to 82 Mbit/s in 2022. Hence, the growing need for high-speed data transmission is propelling the growth of the PCI communication interface cards market.

Leading companies in the PCI communication interface cards market are concentrating on developing innovative products like high-speed multi-channel interface cards to improve data transfer rates and support complex networking applications. High-speed multi-channel interface cards are hardware components designed to enable simultaneous fast data transmission over multiple communication channels. For instance, in March 2023, TOSUN Electronics Co., Ltd., a South Korea-based electronics manufacturer, launched the MP1013 MiniPCIe CAN FD Card, a high-performance dual-channel interface card built for automated data acquisition and testing applications. The MP1013 supports microsecond-level hardware message timestamps and provides broad software compatibility through secondary development APIs for programming languages including C++, C#, LabVIEW, and Python. It facilitates real-time monitoring, analysis, and simulation of CAN and CAN FD bus networks, making it ideal for complex automotive applications such as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) testing, electronic control unit flashing, and unified diagnostic services diagnosis. Its compact design allows easy integration into vehicle-mounted IPCs, single-board computers, and industrial notebooks.

In May 2025, Axelera AI B.V., a Netherlands-based technology company, partnered with Advantech Co., Ltd. to accelerate the adoption of edge AI technologies across industrial and embedded markets. Through this partnership, Axelera AI B.V. and Advantech Co., Ltd. aim to integrate Axelera’s Metis AI Platform into Advantech’s hardware ecosystem - including its edge AI systems, modules, and PCIe cards - to deliver high-performance, low-power AI inference solutions, improve real-time data processing, and support intelligent automation in manufacturing, retail analytics, and smart infrastructure applications. Advantech Co. Ltd. is a Taiwan-based technology company specializing in industrial computing and IoT hardware and software solutions.

Major companies operating in the peripheral component interconnect (pci) communication interface cards market are Advantech, Moxa, Sealevel Systems, StarTech.com, Perle Systems, Comtrol, CONTEC, ICP DAS, Digi International, Hilscher, TEWS TECHNOLOGIES, Shentek Technology, Intel, Broadcom, NVIDIA, Marvell, Realtek, Chelsio Communications, Napatech, KONGSBERG, ACTIS Computer, National Instruments, Seagate, Solarflare.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs have influenced the PCI communication interface card market by increasing the cost of imported semiconductor components and expansion cards, affecting supply chains and pricing structures. The impact is most pronounced in regions reliant on manufacturing imports such as Asia-Pacific and North America, particularly in industrial and telecommunications segments. While tariffs have raised production costs, they have also encouraged local manufacturing investments and innovation in cost-efficient, high-performance PCI interface solutions, offering some strategic advantages to regional producers.

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Peripheral component interconnect (PCI) communication interface cards are hardware expansion cards that are installed into a computer’s PCI slots to facilitate communication between the computer and external networks, devices, or systems by providing standardized input/output (I/O) interfaces. These cards enhance system connectivity, boost data transfer speeds, and support various communication protocols. PCI communication interface cards play a crucial role in expanding computer system functionality by enabling reliable, high-speed, and multi-channel data transmission.

The primary types of interfaces found in peripheral component interconnect (PCI) communication interface cards include serial communication cards, parallel communication cards, universal serial bus (USB) communication cards, Ethernet communication cards, and wireless communication cards. Serial communication cards allow computers to send and receive data bit by bit through standardized serial interfaces, commonly used for connecting industrial devices. These cards employ a range of technologies such as analog communication, digital communication, fiber optic, high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI), and machine-to-machine (M2M) communication. They find applications in various fields including telecommunications, industrial automation, transportation, medical devices, and consumer electronics. These cards are utilized across numerous end-user sectors such as commercial, industrial, government and defense, healthcare, and education.North America was the largest region in the peripheral component interconnect (PCI) communication interface cards market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the peripheral component interconnect (pci) communication interface cards market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the peripheral component interconnect (pci) communication interface cards market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The peripheral component interconnect (PCI) communication interface cards market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as product design and customization, installation and integration services, technical support and maintenance, firmware and software updates. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The peripheral component interconnect (PCI) communication interface cards market also includes sales of PCI network interface cards (NICs), PCI Express (PCIe) expansion cards, modem cards, storage controller cards, fiber channel interface cards, voice and fax modem cards, wireless communication cards for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, serial and parallel port expansion cards. 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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