5G Smart Antenna Market 2018 – 2023

5G Smart Antenna Market 2018 – 2023

Smart antenna arrays use Multiple Input / Multiple Output (MIMO) at both the source (transmitter) and the destination (receiver) to improve signal quality. This is in contrast to non-array systems in which a single antenna (and signal path) is used at the source and the destination. The market for smart antennas is nothing new as they provide efficient coverage for 2G, 3G, and LTE. However, 5G smart antennas will be necessary to provide mobility support for many new and enhanced apps and services such as virtual reality, self-driving cars, connected vehicles, and Voice over 5G (Vo5G).

Once 5G networks are operational, continuous Vo5G coverage will be facilitated by directing RF where it is most needed for communications. In absence of 5GNR for Voice over NR (VoNR) coverage, Vo5G calls will need to hand-over to LTE, analogous to how LTE handover to 3G was accounted for in 4G deployments. However, there is a big difference. Unlike LTE, which is becoming increasingly ubiquitous (especially in metro areas), 5GNR will be more constrained and thus needing smart antennas to direct RF signals to optimize QoE for VoNR.

This report evaluates the smart antenna market including key players, technologies, and solutions. This includes analysis of product and service strategy for smart antenna vendors. The report evaluates the role and importance of smart antennas in terms of 5G network optimization including data speed enhancement and error rate reduction. The report evaluates and provides forecasts for the smart antenna market by Type (SIMO, MISO, MIMO), connectivity, and application globally and regionally.

The report also assesses 5G smart antenna support of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, providing forecasts for IoT applications. The report includes detailed revenue forecasts as well as projected smart antenna shipment from 2018 – 2023. All direct purchases of Mind Commerce reports includes time with an expert analyst who will help you link key findings in the report to the business issues you're addressing. This needs to be used within three months of purchasing the report.

Select Report Benefits:

• 5G Smart antenna market forecasts
• Understand major smart antenna technologies
• Identify key market players, solutions, and strategies
• Identify business opportunities for infrastructure and devices
• Understand how DSPs, AI, and beamforming optimize 5G networks

Select Report Findings:

• 5G is not a panacea with continuous mobility largely within only metropolitan areas
• In addition to network optimization, smart antennas reduce energy needs and other resources
• Smart antennas are extremely important for the Vo5G market in terms of continuous coverage
• 5G antennas will be an absolute requirement to support the smart cities market and related services
• Early applications include converting fixed wireless 5G antennas for smart buildings into base stations
• Software re-programmability, DSP and SDR technology will accelerate adoption and grow of smart antennas
• Along with edge computing and network slicing, smart antennas are a critical component for 5G SLAs, QoS, and QoE

Target Audience:

• AI and IoT companies
• Semiconductor companies
• Antenna services companies
• Commercial real estate companies
• OEMs and antenna manufacturers
• Communications service providers
• ICT infrastructure suppliers in general

Companies in Report:

• Airgain Inc.
• ANSYS Inc.
• ArrayComm LLC
• Broadcom Inc.
• California Amplifier Inc.
• Cobham Antenna Systems
• Comba Telecom
• COMMSCOPE
• Ericsson
• Honeywell International Inc.
• Intel Corporation
• Laird Technologies
• Leica Geosystems AG
• Linx Technologies
• LOCOSYS Technology Inc.
• MediaTek Inc.
• Motorola Solutions Inc.
• NEC Corporation
• Nokia Corporation
• NXP Semiconductors
• PCTEL Inc.
• Qualcomm Incorporated
• Ruckus Networks
• Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.
• Sierra Wireless (Accel Networks)
• Smart Antenna Technologies Ltd
• ZHEJIANG JC Antenna Co. Ltd.