RF Tunable Filter Market Outlook 2031
The global RF tunable filter market size was valued at USD 96.53 Million in 2022 and is expected to surpass USD 213.14 Million by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 9% during the forecast period, 2023–2031. The growth of the market is attributed to the wide deployment of RF tunable filters and software-defined radios in military communication systems and the increasing integration of advanced technology such as the Internet of Things (IoT).
RF tunable filters or radio frequency bandpass filters are advanced ranges of communication mechanisms through which a radio frequency can be tuned or modified digitally. The filters allow users to select a specific frequency from multiple received signals or combine different frequency bands to enable a modified communication system for different purposes
Band reject filters and bandpass filters are two types of filters that offer various effective solutions for an effective line of communication such as reducing the external interference noise and extracting only targeted information. These filters can operate in different RF or signals from Megahertz to Gigahertz frequency ranges (low to medium to high) as per the specific needs or end applications required across sectors such as transportation, healthcare, aerospace & defense, and mining.
The COVID-19 pandemic had shattered the overall manufacturing units of the electronic and electrical industry due to prolonged lockdowns and movement restrictions imposed by governments across several countries.
The pandemic had caused an abrupt disruption in the supply chain, especially raw materials and lack of labor supply, which further affected the market to a large extent. However, the gradual development in the manufacturing of related products due to the decline in corona cases worldwide paves a way for recovering the normal operation of the global market.
RF Tunable Filter Market Trends, Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities
- High defense budgets and increasing military spending on modernizing or upgrading combat devices and tactical vehicles, especially in developed countries are key factors boosting the market.
- Increasing need for a secured communication system and the rising integration of the satellite communication systems in military command, mobility, surveillance, and target sites present another key driver of the market.
- Rising integration of wireless communication systems and increasing deployment of high-performance 5G devices are further projected to drive the market in the coming years.
- Requirement for large capital funding and the lack of life cycle durability of RF tunable filters are major challenges that can hamper the market during the forecast period.
- Technological advancements in the development of innovative RF identification technology and increasing adoption of IoT across industries are offering several opportunities for market expansion.
Scope of RF Tunable Filter Market Report
The report on the RF tunable filter market includes an assessment of the market, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.
Attributes
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Details
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Report Title
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RF Tunable Filter Market - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast
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Base Year
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2022
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Historic Data
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2016–2021
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Forecast Period
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2023–2031
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Segmentation
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Types (Band Reject Filters and Bandpass Filters), Tuning Components and Mechanisms (Handheld & Pocket Radio, Test & Measurement Instruments, Radar Systems, Mobile Antennas, RF Amplifiers, Avionics Communications Systems, and Software-defined Radios), and Applications (Aerospace & Defense, Smart Cities, Telecommunication, Energy & Power, Transportation, Healthcare, Mining, and Others)
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Regional Scope
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Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa
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Report Coverage
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Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends, and Revenue Forecast
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Key Players Covered in the Report
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Analog Devices, Inc.; MtronPTI; EXFO Inc.; Smiths Group plc; Netcom, Inc.; Dover Corporation; The LGL Group, Inc.; DiCon Fiberoptics, Inc.; Benchmark Lark Technology; RF Products Inc.; K&L Microwave; Coleman Microwave Company; Telonic Berkeley Corporation; Anatech Electronics, Inc.; Lorch Microwave; Pole/Zero Corporation; and Pasternack
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RF Tunable Filter Market Segment Insights
Types Segment Analysis
Based on types, the RF tunable filter market is bifurcated into band reject filters and bandpass filters. The band reject filters segment is expected to expand at a robust growth rate during the forecast period owing to its high use in communication devices to filter out unwanted frequency noise and restrictions. The filters have the ability to operate in different frequency ranges, which is why it is extensively adopted in military communications.
Moreover, these filters are widely integrated into medical devices such as electrocardiogram machines for effective healthcare operation, which is a key factor boosting the segment further. On the other hand, the bandpass filters segment is anticipated to hold a key share of the market in the coming years owing to its high-performance and compact features, which are largely utilized in multiband wireless communication systems, satellite communication systems, and cognitive radio.
Component and Mechanisms Segment Analysis
In terms of tuning components and mechanisms, the market is divided into handheld & pocket radios, test & measurement instruments, radar systems, mobile antennas, RF amplifiers, avionics communications systems, and software-defined radios. The handheld & pocket radio segment held a dominant market share in 2021 and is anticipated to register a CAGR of 12.9% during the forecast period.
The segment growth is attributed to the massive use of the handheld & pocket radio by military personnel and the wide application of the equipment in the aerospace & defense sector. The equipment offers a range of high-performance functions and superior capabilities such as effective electric and electromagnetic capability that can enhance the communication network in military applications.
Applications Segment Analysis
On the basis of applications, the RF tunable filter market is segmented into aerospace & defense, smart cities, telecommunication, energy & power, transportation, healthcare, mining, and others.
The aerospace & defense segment is projected to register a considerable CAGR during the forecast period owing to the increasing need for advanced radar systems and mobile antennas for a smooth communication system in the operation of commercial aircraft and military applications.
Several components of RF tunable filters, especially radar systems are extensively used to detect the intrusion of enemy aircraft in a territory and receive proper signals within certain frequencies for better communication during the launching of space aircraft.
Regional Analysis
In terms of regions, the RF tunable filter market is classified as Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa. North America accounted for a key market share in 2021 and is expected to dominate the market during the projected period owing to the presence of key global players and massive government spending on military upgrades, especially in the US.
On the other hand, Asia Pacific is a fast-growing market, and the market in the region is anticipated to expand at a steady growth rate during the forecast period owing to the rising demand for secure and smooth communication systems in the development of smart cities.
The foundation of several smart city projects has been under the process by governments of major economies in the region such as China, South Korea, India, and Japan.
Segments
The RF tunable filter market has been segmented on the basis of
Types
- Band Reject Filters
- Bandpass Filters
Tuning Components and Mechanisms
- Handheld & Pocket Radio
- Test & Measurement Instruments
- Radar Systems
- Mobile Antennas
- RF Amplifiers
- Avionics Communications Systems
- Software-defined Radios
Applications
- Aerospace & Defense
- Smart Cities
- Telecommunication
- Energy & Power
- Transportation
- Healthcare
- Mining
- Others
Regions
- Asia Pacific
- North America
- Latin America
- Europe
- Middle East & Africa
Key Players
- Analog Devices, Inc.
- MtronPTI
- EXFO Inc.
- Smiths Group plc
- Netcom, Inc.
- Dover Corporation
- The LGL Group, Inc.
- DiCon Fiberoptics, Inc.
- Benchmark Lark Technology
- RF Products Inc.
- K&L Microwave
- Coleman Microwave Company
- Telonic Berkeley Corporation
- Anatech Electronics, Inc.
- Lorch Microwave
- Pole/Zero Corporation
- Pasternack
Competitive Landscape
Key players competing in the RF tunable filter market are Analog Devices, Inc.; MtronPTI; EXFO Inc.; Smiths Group plc; Netcom, Inc.; Dover Corporation; The LGL Group, Inc.; DiCon Fiberoptics, Inc.; Benchmark Lark Technology; RF Products Inc.; K&L Microwave; Coleman Microwave Company; Telonic Berkeley Corporation; Anatech Electronics, Inc.; Lorch Microwave; Pole/Zero Corporation; and Pasternack.
Some of these players have adopted a series of business development strategies including merger and acquisition, entering into partnerships and collaboration, product launches, and production capacity expansion to expand their consumer base and enhance their market share.
For instance,
- In September 2021, a US-based filter manufacturer, MtronPTI entered into a partnership with a US-based electronic components provider, Digi-Key Electronics. The partnership aimed at the expansion of MtronPTI’s existing network to distribute filters and oscillators across representatives and authorized distributors globally.
- In October 2020, a major US-based semiconductor company, Analog Devices, Inc. sealed a collaboration with a Japan-based IT and electronics company, NEC Corporation to build and design high-performance 5G spectrum systems for Rakuten smartphones.