5G promotes the development of radio and RF components, cost effectiveness is key

  Due to the debut of technologies applied to 5G, such as sub-6GHz band, MIMO, mmWave, etc., RF component suppliers Sky Works, Broadcom, Qorvo, Murata, Qualcomm, etc. have presented serious technical challenges.

Market Analytics, Strategy Analytics, pointed out that the high level of complexity of 5G radios and RF components will keep smartphone prices high and may hinder the development of 5G. But it also drives radio and RF component suppliers to come up with more cost-effective 5G solutions to meet the increasingly complex radio needs of mobile phone users.

According to Christopher Taylor, director of RF and radio components at Strategy Analytics, radios in smartphones and other cellular devices have become quite complex in terms of functionality and frequency bands due to the rapidly evolving relationship of 5G. Looking ahead to the future of the radio component market, we should pay close attention to the structure of the entire market, price fluctuations over the years and trends in demand, in order to achieve a win-win situation when operators, OEMs and component suppliers have conflicts of interest.

In addition, Stephen Entwistle, vice president of strategy technology at Strategy Analytics, added that in the past five years, RF solutions have been transformed from Discrete Filters, switches and Amplifiers to System in Package RF Front-End Modules, which can be included in a single package. A variety of technologies. This has led to the integration of RF front-end module suppliers and the formation of a complete radio system with Qualcomm as a supplier.

With the development of 5G, more opportunities are available for all vendors who can provide attractive modules and SoCs with attractive prices. In contrast, those who have no way to keep up with this trend will be eliminated by the market.