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Global 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Market Research Report 2025(Status and Outlook)

Publisher Bosson Research
Published Mar 21, 2025
Length 156 Pages
SKU # BOSS20072549

Description

Report Overview

802.11ac Wi-Fi chipsets are integrated circuits that enable devices to connect to wireless networks using the 802.11ac standard. These chipsets are designed to provide faster data transfer speeds, increased network capacity, and improved reliability compared to previous Wi-Fi standards. They are commonly used in smartphones, laptops, routers, and other electronic devices to support high-speed internet connectivity. The market for 802.11ac Wi-Fi chipsets is driven by the growing demand for high-performance wireless networking solutions in both consumer and enterprise applications. As the number of connected devices continues to rise, there is a need for faster and more efficient Wi-Fi technology to support bandwidth-intensive activities such as streaming video, online gaming, and video conferencing. Additionally, the proliferation of smart home devices and the deployment of IoT solutions further fuel the demand for reliable and high-speed wireless connectivity, driving the adoption of 802.11ac Wi-Fi chipsets.

The market for 802.11ac Wi-Fi chipsets is witnessing several key trends that are shaping its growth trajectory. One significant trend is the transition towards the latest Wi-Fi standards, including 802.11ac, as consumers and businesses seek faster and more reliable wireless connectivity. This shift is driving manufacturers to develop and integrate advanced chipsets that can deliver higher data rates and better network performance. Another trend is the increasing integration of Wi-Fi technology into a wide range of devices beyond traditional computing and networking equipment, such as smart home appliances, wearables, and automotive systems. This diversification of Wi-Fi-enabled devices is expanding the addressable market for 802.11ac chipsets and creating new opportunities for chipset vendors to innovate and differentiate their products. At the same time, the ongoing development of the next-generation Wi-Fi standard, 802.11ax, is expected to impact the market for 802.11ac chipsets by offering even higher speeds, lower latency, and improved efficiency, driving further advancements in wireless networking technology.

The global 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets market size was estimated at USD 2559.92 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 3696.58 million by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 4.70% during the forecast period.

This report provides a deep insight into the global 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets market covering all its essential aspects. This ranges from a macro overview of the market to micro details of the market size, competitive landscape, development trend, niche market, key market drivers and challenges, SWOT analysis, Porter's five forces analysis, value chain analysis, PEST analysis, etc. In terms of regional markets, the report details the market space and development potential of each market segment in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, the Middle East and Africa, as well as the competitive landscape of major players, etc

The analysis helps the reader to shape the competition within the industries and strategies for the competitive environment to enhance the potential profit. Furthermore, it provides a simple framework for evaluating and accessing the position of the business organization. The report structure also focuses on the competitive landscape of the Global 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Market, this report introduces in detail the market share, market performance, product situation, operation situation, etc. of the main players, which helps the readers in the industry to identify the main competitors and deeply understand the competition pattern of the market.

In a word, this report is a must-read for industry players, investors, researchers, consultants, business strategists, and all those who have any kind of stake or are planning to foray into the 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets market in any manner.

Global 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Market: Market Segmentation Analysis

The research report includes specific segments by region (country), manufacturers, Type, and Application. Market segmentation creates subsets of a market based on product type, end-user or application, Geographic, and other factors. By understanding the market segments, the decision-maker can leverage this targeting in the product, sales, and marketing strategies. Market segments can power your product development cycles by informing how you create product offerings for different segments.

Key Company

Broadcom Corporation

Celeno Communications

Intel Corporation

Marvell Technology

MediaTek Inc.

Qualcomm Technology

Quantenna Communications

Realtek Semiconductor

Market Segmentation (by Type)

802.11ac Wave 1

802.11ac Wave 2

Others

Market Segmentation (by Application)

Computer (Notbook and Desktop PC)

Smart Home Devices

Mobile Phone

Others

Geographic Segmentation

North America (USA, Canada, Mexico)

Europe (Germany, UK, France, Russia, Italy, Rest of Europe)

Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, South Korea, India, Southeast Asia, Rest of Asia-Pacific)

South America (Brazil, Argentina, Columbia, Rest of South America)

The Middle East and Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Rest of MEA)

Key Benefits of This Market Research:

Industry drivers, restraints, and opportunities covered in the study

Neutral perspective on the market performance

Recent industry trends and developments

Competitive landscape & strategies of key players

Potential & niche segments and regions exhibiting promising growth covered

Historical, current, and projected market size, in terms of value

In-depth analysis of the 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Market

Overview of the regional outlook of the 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Market:

Chapter Outline

Chapter 1 mainly introduces the statistical scope of the report, market division standards, and market research methods.

Chapter 2 is an executive summary of different market segments (by region, product type, application, etc), including the market size of each market segment, future development potential, and so on. It offers a high-level view of the current state of the 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Market and its likely evolution in the short to mid-term, and long term.

Chapter 3 makes a detailed analysis of the market's competitive landscape of the market and provides the market share, capacity, output, price, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information of the main manufacturers in the market.

Chapter 4 is the analysis of the whole market industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry, as well as Porter's five forces analysis.

Chapter 5 introduces the latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.

Chapter 6 provides the analysis of various market segments according to product types, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.

Chapter 7 provides the analysis of various market segments according to application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.

Chapter 8 provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and its main countries and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and capacity of each country in the world.

Chapter 9 shares the main producing countries of 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets, their output value, profit level, regional supply, production capacity layout, etc. from the supply side.

Chapter 10 introduces the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales revenue, sales volume, price, gross profit margin, market share, product introduction, recent development, etc.

Chapter 11 provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region in the next five years.

Chapter 12 provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each market segment in the next five years.

Chapter 13 is the main points and conclusions of the report.

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Indicates the region and segment that is expected to witness the fastest growth as well as to dominate the market

Analysis by geography highlighting the consumption of the product/service in the region as well as indicating the factors that are affecting the market within each region

Competitive landscape which incorporates the market ranking of the major players, along with new service/product launches, partnerships, business expansions, and acquisitions in the past five years of companies profiled

Extensive company profiles comprising of company overview, company insights, product benchmarking, and SWOT analysis for the major market players

The current as well as the future market outlook of the industry concerning recent developments which involve growth opportunities and drivers as well as challenges and restraints of both emerging as well as developed regions

Includes in-depth analysis of the market from various perspectives through Porter’s five forces analysis

Provides insight into the market through Value Chain

Market dynamics scenario, along with growth opportunities of the market in the years to come

Table of Contents

156 Pages
1 Research Methodology and Statistical Scope
1.1 Market Definition and Statistical Scope of 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets
1.2 Key Market Segments
1.2.1 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Segment by Type
1.2.2 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Segment by Application
1.3 Methodology & Sources of Information
1.3.1 Research Methodology
1.3.2 Research Process
1.3.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
1.3.4 Base Year
1.3.5 Report Assumptions & Caveats
2 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Market Overview
2.1 Global Market Overview
2.1.1 Global 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Market Size (M USD) Estimates and Forecasts (2020-2033)
2.1.2 Global 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Sales Estimates and Forecasts (2020-2033)
2.2 Market Segment Executive Summary
2.3 Global Market Size by Region
3 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Market Competitive Landscape
3.1 Company Assessment Quadrant
3.2 Global 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Product Life Cycle
3.3 Global 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Sales by Manufacturers (2020-2025)
3.4 Global 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Revenue Market Share by Manufacturers (2020-2025)
3.5 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Market Share by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3)
3.6 Global 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Average Price by Manufacturers (2020-2025)
3.7 Manufacturers 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Manufacturing Sites, Area Served, Product Type
3.8 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Market Competitive Situation and Trends
3.8.1 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Market Concentration Rate
3.8.2 Global 5 and 10 Largest 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Players Market Share by Revenue
3.8.3 Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion
4 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Industry Chain Analysis
4.1 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Industry Chain Analysis
4.2 Market Overview of Key Raw Materials
4.3 Midstream Market Analysis
4.4 Downstream Customer Analysis
5 The Development and Dynamics of 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Market
5.1 Key Development Trends
5.2 Driving Factors
5.3 Market Challenges
5.4 Industry News
5.4.1 New Product Developments
5.4.2 Mergers & Acquisitions
5.4.3 Expansions
5.4.4 Collaboration/Supply Contracts
5.5 PEST Analysis
5.5.1 Industry Policies Analysis
5.5.2 Economic Environment Analysis
5.5.3 Social Environment Analysis
5.5.4 Technological Environment Analysis
5.6 Global 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Market Porter's Five Forces Analysis
5.6.1 Global Trade Frictions
5.6.2 Global Trade Frictions and Their Impacts to 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Market
5.7 ESG Ratings of Leading Companies
6 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Market Segmentation by Type
6.1 Evaluation Matrix of Segment Market Development Potential (Type)
6.2 Global 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Sales Market Share by Type (2020-2025)
6.3 Global 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Market Size Market Share by Type (2020-2025)
6.4 Global 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Price by Type (2020-2025)
7 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Market Segmentation by Application
7.1 Evaluation Matrix of Segment Market Development Potential (Application)
7.2 Global 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Market Sales by Application (2020-2025)
7.3 Global 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Market Size (M USD) by Application (2020-2025)
7.4 Global 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Sales Growth Rate by Application (2020-2025)
8 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Market Sales by Region
8.1 Global 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Sales by Region
8.1.1 Global 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Sales by Region
8.1.2 Global 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Sales Market Share by Region
8.2 Global 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Market Size by Region
8.2.1 Global 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Market Size by Region
8.2.2 Global 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Market Size Market Share by Region
8.3 North America
8.3.1 North America 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Sales by Country
8.3.2 North America 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Market Size by Country
8.3.3 U.S. Market Overview
8.3.4 Canada Market Overview
8.3.5 Mexico Market Overview
8.4 Europe
8.4.1 Europe 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Sales by Country
8.4.2 Europe 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Market Size by Country
8.4.3 Germany Market Overview
8.4.4 France Market Overview
8.4.5 U.K. Market Overview
8.4.6 Italy Market Overview
8.4.7 Spain Market Overview
8.5 Asia Pacific
8.5.1 Asia Pacific 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Sales by Region
8.5.2 Asia Pacific 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Market Size by Region
8.5.3 China Market Overview
8.5.4 Japan Market Overview
8.5.5 South Korea Market Overview
8.5.6 India Market Overview
8.5.7 Southeast Asia Market Overview
8.6 South America
8.6.1 South America 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Sales by Country
8.6.2 South America 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Market Size by Country
8.6.3 Brazil Market Overview
8.6.4 Argentina Market Overview
8.6.5 Columbia Market Overview
8.7 Middle East and Africa
8.7.1 Middle East and Africa 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Sales by Region
8.7.2 Middle East and Africa 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Market Size by Region
8.7.3 Saudi Arabia Market Overview
8.7.4 UAE Market Overview
8.7.5 Egypt Market Overview
8.7.6 Nigeria Market Overview
8.7.7 South Africa Market Overview
9 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Market Production by Region
9.1 Global Production of 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets by Region(2020-2025)
9.2 Global 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Revenue Market Share by Region (2020-2025)
9.3 Global 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.4 North America 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Production
9.4.1 North America 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Production Growth Rate (2020-2025)
9.4.2 North America 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.5 Europe 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Production
9.5.1 Europe 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Production Growth Rate (2020-2025)
9.5.2 Europe 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.6 Japan 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Production (2020-2025)
9.6.1 Japan 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Production Growth Rate (2020-2025)
9.6.2 Japan 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.7 China 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Production (2020-2025)
9.7.1 China 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Production Growth Rate (2020-2025)
9.7.2 China 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
10 Key Companies Profile
10.1 Broadcom Corporation
10.1.1 Broadcom Corporation Basic Information
10.1.2 Broadcom Corporation 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Product Overview
10.1.3 Broadcom Corporation 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Product Market Performance
10.1.4 Broadcom Corporation Business Overview
10.1.5 Broadcom Corporation SWOT Analysis
10.1.6 Broadcom Corporation Recent Developments
10.2 Celeno Communications
10.2.1 Celeno Communications Basic Information
10.2.2 Celeno Communications 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Product Overview
10.2.3 Celeno Communications 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Product Market Performance
10.2.4 Celeno Communications Business Overview
10.2.5 Celeno Communications SWOT Analysis
10.2.6 Celeno Communications Recent Developments
10.3 Intel Corporation
10.3.1 Intel Corporation Basic Information
10.3.2 Intel Corporation 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Product Overview
10.3.3 Intel Corporation 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Product Market Performance
10.3.4 Intel Corporation Business Overview
10.3.5 Intel Corporation SWOT Analysis
10.3.6 Intel Corporation Recent Developments
10.4 Marvell Technology
10.4.1 Marvell Technology Basic Information
10.4.2 Marvell Technology 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Product Overview
10.4.3 Marvell Technology 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Product Market Performance
10.4.4 Marvell Technology Business Overview
10.4.5 Marvell Technology Recent Developments
10.5 MediaTek Inc.
10.5.1 MediaTek Inc. Basic Information
10.5.2 MediaTek Inc. 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Product Overview
10.5.3 MediaTek Inc. 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Product Market Performance
10.5.4 MediaTek Inc. Business Overview
10.5.5 MediaTek Inc. Recent Developments
10.6 Qualcomm Technology
10.6.1 Qualcomm Technology Basic Information
10.6.2 Qualcomm Technology 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Product Overview
10.6.3 Qualcomm Technology 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Product Market Performance
10.6.4 Qualcomm Technology Business Overview
10.6.5 Qualcomm Technology Recent Developments
10.7 Quantenna Communications
10.7.1 Quantenna Communications Basic Information
10.7.2 Quantenna Communications 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Product Overview
10.7.3 Quantenna Communications 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Product Market Performance
10.7.4 Quantenna Communications Business Overview
10.7.5 Quantenna Communications Recent Developments
10.8 Realtek Semiconductor
10.8.1 Realtek Semiconductor Basic Information
10.8.2 Realtek Semiconductor 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Product Overview
10.8.3 Realtek Semiconductor 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Product Market Performance
10.8.4 Realtek Semiconductor Business Overview
10.8.5 Realtek Semiconductor Recent Developments
11 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Market Forecast by Region
11.1 Global 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Market Size Forecast
11.2 Global 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Market Forecast by Region
11.2.1 North America Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.2 Europe 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.3 Asia Pacific 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Market Size Forecast by Region
11.2.4 South America 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.5 Middle East and Africa Forecasted Sales of 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets by Country
12 Forecast Market by Type and by Application (2026-2033)
12.1 Global 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Market Forecast by Type (2026-2033)
12.1.1 Global Forecasted Sales of 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets by Type (2026-2033)
12.1.2 Global 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Market Size Forecast by Type (2026-2033)
12.1.3 Global Forecasted Price of 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets by Type (2026-2033)
12.2 Global 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Market Forecast by Application (2026-2033)
12.2.1 Global 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Sales (K Units) Forecast by Application
12.2.2 Global 802.11ac Wi-Fi Chipsets Market Size (M USD) Forecast by Application (2026-2033)
13 Conclusion and Key Findings
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