The global smart antenna market
was valued at US$ 4,909.4 Mn in 2017 and is anticipated to register a
stable CAGR of 8.4% during the forecast period 2018 to 2026, according
to a new report published by Transparency Market Research (TMR) titled “Smart Antenna Market– Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2018–2026.”
Increasing application of smart antennas in smartphones and growing
demand for smart antennas in wireless communication has increased the
penetration and growth of the smart antenna market globally. The market
in North America is expanding at a significant CAGR of 8.8% on the
backdrop of numerous technological innovations in communication
technology.
Increasing Popularity of Smartphones to Drive Growth of the Smart Antenna Market
Growing popularity of smartphones is
ultimately resulting in high demand for smart antennas worldwide.
Smartphones have become a viable alternative to laptops and personal
digital assistants (PDAs), offering features such as SMS and voice
messages coupled with multimedia functionality, internet applications,
inbuilt GPS capabilities, and high data processing capabilities.
Huge investments and advancements in
technology are boosting the demand for smartphones globally. The growing
requirement of quick data transmission and high speed of downloading
and web browsing will continue to create heightened demand for smart
antennas.
By technology, the smart antenna market
has been segmented into SIMO (Single Input Multiple Output), MIMO
(Multiple Input Multiple Output), and MISO (Multiple Input Single
Output). Due to its higher spectral efficiency and link reliability or
diversity, MIMO has evolved to become an important part of modern
wireless communication standards such as HSPA+ (3G), Long Term Evolution
(4G), WiMax (4G), and IEEE 802.11n (WiFi). MIMO held the largest share
of the market in 2017.
By type, the smart antenna market is
classified as switched multibeam antenna and adaptive array antenna. In
2014, adaptive array antenna was the largest contributor to the market.
Dominance of the market by adaptive array antennas is expected to
continue during the forecast period. However, the switched multibeam
antenna segment is expected to expand significantly during the forecast
period. Switched beam antenna systems offer significant increase in
capacity and coverage as compared to conventional antenna based systems.