Use of Smart Antennas in Upcoming 5G Technology

Smart antennas are multi-element antennas capable of receiving signals at each element. These signals are combined and managed smartly to enhance the performance of a wireless system. Smart antennas are capable of suppressing interfering signals, boosting the signal range, and combating signal fading. Companies in the global smart antenna market will benefit from the multipronged technological advancement in cellular networks. One such development is the use of smart antennas in upcoming 5G technology, which is projected to boost the demand for smart antennas significantly.

The Global Smart Antenna Market is projected to expand at a healthy CAGR of 8.50% during the forecast period from 2015 to 2023. In 2014, the global smart antenna market was estimated at US$14.7 bn and by 2023, the market is expected to be worth US$30.1 bn. This Market is projected to expand at a healthy CAGR of 8.50% during the forecast period from 2015 to 2023. In 2014, the global smart antenna market was estimated at US$14.7 bn and by 2023, the market is expected to be worth US$30.1 bn.

On the basis of technology type, the global smart antenna market is classified into MISO (multiple input single output), MIMO (multiple input multiple output), and SIMO (single input multiple output). The cellular systems segment led the global smart antenna market in 2014. This segment is expected to witness steady growth during the forecasting horizon. Application-wise, the global smart antenna market is divided into RADAR, cellular systems, WiMax systems, Wi-Fi systems, and others.

in terms of revenue, the segment of MIMO held the biggest share in the market in 2014. MIMO majorly exhibits three key functions, namely, multiplexing, pre-coding, and diversity coding. MIMO also has the dual capability of both MISO and SIMO technologies. This is why the MIMO technology possesses the benefit of increased capacity in comparison to the technologies of MISO and SISO and hence is becoming increasing popular globally.

North America and Europe together Accounted for over 50% Share in 2014

North America led the market and constituted a 30.4% share in the market in 2014 and was trailed by Europe. This trend is predicted to continue in the coming years. North America and Europe together accounted for over 50% share in the smart antenna market in the same year. On the other hand, Asia Pacific is expected to be the most swiftly developing region in the forthcoming years.

The key players operating in the global smart antenna market are California Amplifier, Motorola Solutions, ArrayComm, Intel, Cobham Antenna Systems, and Alcatel-Lucent International Holdings.