01/10/2024
📈Yole Group Press - RF front-end technologies driving innovation in the automotive industry
The US$21 billion industry, initially driven by mobile and infrastructure, is now evolving to embrace growth in the automotive market. Each segment within the industry presents unique dynamics and growth opportunities.
After a difficult 2022, the smartphone market is showing signs of recovery, with expected year-over-year growth of 4%, projected to reach 1.2 billion units by 2024. The mobile RFFE market is predicted to hit US$18 billion by the end of 2024, though it may face stagnation due to market saturation and pricing pressures.
Cyril Buey, from Yole Group, asserts: “In the automotive industry, connectivity plays a vital role in enabling software-defined vehicles, which in turn fuels demand for devices. This market is expected to expand, with the 2027 launch of RedCap bringing to mid-range vehicles and the increasing need for connected vehicle technology”.
In parallel, despite a recent deceleration, the telecom infrastructure market is projected to recover by 2026, with the RFFE market expected to reach US$4 billion by 2029, spurred by the adoption of massive MIMO technology and radio unit enhancements. Additionally, the small cell market, bolstered by private networks, has contributed for approximately US$300 million in RFFE content in 2023...
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