Radio Frequency (RF) Tunable Filter Market by Type (Band Pass Filter, Band Reject Filter)
Industry: Semiconductor Electronics
Published Date: February-2023
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Number of Pages: 250
Report ID: PMRREP33338
The Global Radio Frequency (RF) Tunable Filter Market size was valued at US$ 100 million in 2022. Total tunable filter sales are forecast to rise at 7.2% CAGR between 2023 and 2033, taking the overall market valuation to US$ 201.0 million by the end of 2033.
Demand for RF tunable filters remains particularly high for handheld and pocket radio systems. PMR predicts the handheld and pocket radio segment to expand at 7.1% CAGR between 2023 and 2033, making it a top revenue-generating system category.
Increasing application of RF tunable filters across aerospace & defense, healthcare, smart cities, mining, TV white spaces, and energy & power is a key factor spurring growth in the market.
With the ongoing advancements in technologies, especially radio technologies, need for reconfigurable or tunable filters is becoming more apparent. The radio bandwidths that are used to data in wireless communication have become crowded and this has necessitated the development of robust RF tunable filters.
Bandpass filters whose passband frequency can be fine-tuned are called RF tunable filters. These filters automatically select the frequency spectrum and filter out undesired signals to meet the need for reconfiguration or tunability in wireless systems. These filter include RF tunable bandpass filter and RF tunable band reject filters.
RF tunable filters are being used in communication systems such as handheld and pocket radios, radar systems, radio antennas, etc. Growing adoption of these systems across diverse industries coupled with increasing demand for advanced technologies will bolster RF tunable filter sales.
Rf tunable filters have become critical devices across various industries for a better communication category. It is estimated that growing adoption of software defined radios as well as handheld radios in military communication equipment will boost the RF tunable industry over the next ten years.
Subsequently, rising penetration of 5G and increasing government spending on defense, especially across nations such as the United States and China will propel RF tunable filter demand.
Growing trend of miniaturization has ignited innovation in RF tunable filters; Leading RF tunable filter companies, researchers, and scientists are continuously looking for developing compact and advanced tunable filters to walk with the trend of miniaturization.
For instance, in 2020, a new tiny radio frequency filtering technology (RF tunable filter) was developed by scientists at the U.S. Air Force Research Lab. The new design is ideal for compact, lighter, and less expensive devices that require much less power technology than contemporary technology.
Development and adoption of these innovative RF tunable filters will help the market to thrive swiftly during the forecast period.
| Attributes | Key Insights |
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| Global RF Tunable Filter Market Estimated Value (2022) | US$ 100 million |
| Projected Market Value (2033) | US$ 201.0 million |
| Value-based CAGR (2023 to 2033) | 7.2% |
| USA Market CAGR (2023 to 2033) | 5.6% |
As per the RF tunable filter market research by Persistence Market Research, historically, from 2018 to 2022, the value of the RF tunable filters market increased at around 10.4% CAGR.
However, for the projection period between 2023 and 2033, RF tunable filter sales are set to increase at 7.2% CAGR, generating an absolute $ opportunity of US$ 101.0 million.
Growing demand for RF tunable filters (RF bandpass filters and RF low pass filters) across industries such as aerospace & defense, transportation, energy & power, and healthcare is driving the global market forward.
Similarly, growing need for advanced communication systems and penetration of 5G, especially across developed and developing regions will fuel RF tunable filter sales.
RF tunable filters are filters whose frequency can be fine-tuned as per the requirement. These filters are used in aerospace and defense industry, in 5G technology, in internet of things (IoT), in smart cities, in transportation, healthcare, energy & power, and TV whitespaces.
In aerospace and defense industry, RF tunable filters are used in the communication systems that are required for the on ground communication for the forces. The coordination between the ground forces and their lethality gets increased if there is proper 2-way communication between ground forces and aerospace forces.
Also, for the protection of ground forces, there must be fast communication between ground and air combat forces so that they can be given aerial protection. This aerial protection is given only using communication that takes place with the help of RF tunable filters.
In satellite communication, RF tunable filters are widely used in satellite on the move (SOTM) products and service offerings. SOTM systems use antennas that operate in Ka and Ku bands of the communication channel. The reason behind use of RF tunable filters is that they provide very high-quality voice and data communication.
Thus, growing usage of RF tunable filters in telecommunication systems and satellite systems will propel RF tunable filter demand during the forecast period.
Further, in the recently developed 5G communication, there is a need to provide fast and efficient data transfer and this is being provided with the help of RF tunable filters. Deployment of RF tunable filters in the 5G network infrastructures provides fast data communication and high quality voice services over the call.
For instance, New Edge signal solutions and NXP semiconductors are developing 5G enabled RF solutions in order to cater to the growing needs of effective communication using RF tunable filters for longer distance communication with greater efficiency.
RF tunable filters are widely used in handheld and pocket radio and radar systems in order to have a 2-way communication between aerial and ground or naval and ground based forces. Hence, increasing adoption of handheld and pocket radios across various industries will eventually bolster RF tunable filter sales.
In addition, growing application of RF tunable filters in RF amplifiers, software-defined radios, mobile antennas, avionics communication systems, etc, will help the worldwide RF tunable filter market to thrive rapidly.
As per the latest report by Persistence Market Research, North America tunable filter market size is forecast to increase from US$ 40.2 million in 2023 to US$ 80.80 million by 2033. Hence, North America will remain the most lucrative market for RF tunable filter manufacturers.
Large presence of leading RF tunable filter companies across countries such as the United States and Canada and burgeoning spending on defense are a few factors boosting North America market.
EFO Inc., a prominent RF tunable filter manufacturer is headquartered in Canada. LGL group which is an RF tunable filter manufacturer is based in Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Dover Corporation and Analog devices are the key manufacturers and suppliers of RF tunable filters which are headquartered in Illinois United States and Wilmington, Massachusetts, United States respectively.
Thus, presence of such manufacturers that continue to do developments and research about RF tunable filters and their applications in various industries triggers the growth in RF tunable filters market in North America.
On the other hand, Asia Pacific RF tunable filter market is also expected to witness a healthy growth rate during the forecast. Penetration of high-speed internet, favorable government support, and growing popularity of handheld radios are key factors boosting Asia Pacific market.
Why is the United States Considered a Dominant Market for RF Tunable Filters?
According to Persistence Market Research the United States RF tunable filter market is set to expand at a steady CAGR of 5.6% between 2023 and 2033. Between 2018 and 2022, RF tunable filter demand in the United States registered a CAGR of 7.9%.
Total RF tunable filter sales in the country are expected to create an absolute $ opportunity of US$ 24.4 million during the forecast period, taking the overall market valuation to US$ 58.2 million by 2033
Rapid growth of aerospace & defense industry, increasing need for smooth communication technologies, and high government spending are key factors driving the USA market.
Similarly, heavy presence of leading tunable filter manufacturers that are constantly innovating to provide better solutions to end users is positively impacting overall tunable filter sales in the country.
The United States is home to several leading RF tunable filter companies that develop and offer advanced solutions to their customers. For instance, Analog Devices Inc., a leading RF tunable filter manufacturer headquartered in the United States, manufactures various RF filters such as programmable VGA, low pass harmonic, band pass, and band reject.
RF tunable filters such as tunable band reject and tunable notch filter RF, and tunable low pass filters are used by consumers in various applications including defense, telecommunication, healthcare, and energy utilities.
What is the Growth Projection for the United Kingdom RF Tunable Filter Market?
The United Kingdom RF tunable filter market is forecast to exhibit a CAGR of 6.4% between 2023 and 2033, reaching a valuation of US$ 9.3 million by 2033. The market for RF tunable filters in the country witnessed a growth rate of 9.0% during the historical period from 2018 to 2022.
RF tunable filter sales across the United Kingdom are driven by rising popularity of smart cities and expanding energy & power sector which is a key consumer of RF tunable filters.
Further, availability of advanced RF tunable filters and widening applications across IT & telecommunication sector will help the United Kingdom tunable filter industry to thrive at a robust pace.
Smiths Group PLC, a leading United Kingdom-based RF tunable filter manufacturer provides RF tunable filters for various applications such as commercial aerospace, energy generation, and semiconductor tests. For instance, in energy sector, in a project of methane emission monitoring RF tunable filters are used that are supplied by Smiths Group PLC.
Why is China Becoming a Lucrative Tunable Filter Market?
The RF tunable filter market in China expanded at a CAGR of 11.9% from 2018 to 2022. However, for the next ten years, RF tunable filter demand across China is slated to surge at 8.1% CAGR, generating an absolute $ opportunity of US$ 9.0 million. By 2033, China RF tunable filter industry size is expected to reach US$ 16.6 million.
Increasing usage of RF tunable filters in transportation, healthcare, and defense & aerospace applications is a prominent factor expected to boost sales of RF tunable filters across China.
Subsequently, increasing penetration of 5G internet and rising export of various electronics products that use tunable filters will aid in the expansion of the market.
Several China-based RF tunable filter manufacturers including Chengdu Filter Technology Co Ltd supply band pass filters and band reject filters all over the globe.
How is Growing Popularity of Handheld and Pocket Radios Propelling RF Tunable Filter Demand?
Based on system, the global RF tunable filter industry is segmented into handheld and pocket radio, mobile antenna, radar system, RF amplifier, software defined radio, avionics communication system, and test & measurement system.
Among these, handheld and pocket radio segment currently holds a prominent share of the global market and it is anticipated to expand at 7.1% CAGR during the assessment period. between 2018 and 2022, the handheld and pocket radio segment grew at 10.3% CAGR.
Growth of the target segment is attributed to escalating deployment of handheld and pocket radios integrated with RF tunable filters across aerospace, military, and defense applications for better communication.
Which is the Most Lucrative Application for RF Tunable Filters?
According to Persistence Market Research, aerospace and defense will continue to remain the most lucrative application for RF tunable filters during the assessment period. This is due to high adoption of advanced systems integrated with RF tunable filters across thriving aerospace and defense industry.
RF tunable filters are gaining wider popularity across aerospace and defense sector as they enable high-quality voice and data communication even in critical conditions.
Similarly, increasing spending by government and private organizations for the development of new advanced RF tunable filters that can be used for aerospace and defense applications will boost growth of the target segment.
For instance, in April 2020, scientists from the Air Force research laboratory were given a contract from the government in order to manufacture and design a new tunable RF filter with small and lightweight devices that consume less power. The new RF tunable filter is intended to be used in handheld drones.
Also in 2020, Pole/Zero developed a new RF tunable filter that is useful in military radios and military radar, and electronic warfare.
Key players in RF tunable filter market are Filtronetics Inc., Dover Corporation, EiWave Digitech, WiSpry., Wainwright Instruments GmbH, Smiths Group plc, The LGL Group Inc., Santec corporation, Analog Devices, Inc., Telonic Berkeley, DiCon Fiberoptics, RF Products Inc., Coleman Microwave Company, Thorlabs, Inc., Microwave Filter Company, Inc., Temstron Co., Ltd., Flann Microwave Ltd., NewEdge Signal Solutions Inc., M.T. srl, Vanlong Technology Co., Ltd. and EXFO Inc.
Several key manufacturers of RF tunable filters are concentrating on developing new innovative products to cater that can be effectively used in miniaturized devices. Further, they are adopting strategies such as acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures, mergers, alliances, collaborations, and facility expansions to gain a competitive edge in the market.
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| Estimated Market Size (2022) | US$ 100 million |
| Projected Market Size (2033) | US$ 201.0 million |
| Anticipated Growth Rate (2023 to 2033) | 7.2% CAGR |
| Forecast Period | 2023 to 2033 |
| Historical Data Available for | 2018 to 2022 |
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The global RF tunable filter market size reached US$ 100 million in 2022.
Global RF tunable filter demand is set to rise at 7.2% CAGR between 2023 and 2033.
Total size of the global market for RF tunable filters is projected to reach US$ 201.0 million by 2033.
The worldwide RF tunable filter industry witnessed a CAGR of 10.4% from 2018 to 2022.
With an estimated CAGR of 7.1%, the handheld and pocket radio segment will create lucrative growth opportunities for RF tunable filter manufacturing companies.
Aerospace and defense is expected to remain the most remunerative application for RF tunable filters through 2033.
The United States market is projected to register a growth rate of 5.6% CAGR between 2023 and 2033, reaching a total valuation of US$ 58.2 million by 2033.
Analog Devices, Inc., Dover Corporation, Smiths Group plc, The LGL Group Inc., Santec corporation, Telonic Berkeley, DiCon Fiberoptics, RF Products Inc., Coleman Microwave Company, Thorlabs, Inc., and Wainwright Instruments GmbH, are key RF tunable filter manufacturers.
With a projected valuation of US$ 80.80 million, North America is projected to retain its dominance over the global RF tunable filter industry.
