Chip-Scale Antennas and mmWave RFIC Market Size, Share, Opportunities, and Trends By Type (On-Chip Antennas, Embedded Antennas, Integrated mmWave RFICs, Discrete mmWave RFICs), By Frequency Band (24–30 GHz, 30–60 GHz, Above 60 GHz), By Technology (CMOS, SiGe BiCMOS, GaAs, Others), By Application (5G and Wireless Infrastructure, Automotive Radar, Consumer Electronics, Satellite and Aerospace, Industrial and IoT Devices), By End-User Industry (Telecommunications, Automotive, Defence and Aerospace, Consumer Electronics, Healthcare, Others), and By Geography – Forecasts From 2025 to 2030

Chip-Scale Antennas and mmWave RFIC Market Size:

The chip-scale antennas and mmWave RFIC Market is anticipated to expand at a high CAGR over the forecast period.

The chip-scale antennas and mmWave RFIC market is gaining momentum with the rapid expansion of 5G networks, autonomous vehicles, and high-frequency communication systems. With the rapid growth of 5G, autonomous vehicles, and high-frequency communication technology, we are seeing the emergence of chip-scale antennas and the mmWave RFIC market. These compact, millimetre-wave antennas boast a great data transfer speed, low latency, and low power consumption in compact devices. The demand for high-resolution automotive radar, as well as governmental and backed deployment of 5G, reading the expansion of mmWave solutions, is also rapidly accelerating the adoption of these mmWave devices. Investors can access chip-scale antennas and mmWave RFIC products through significant R&D funding through semiconductor ventures, partnership strategy development with fabless RFIC startups, or committees to develop integrated system-on-chip opportunities for edge computing devices or IoT devices.

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Chip-Scale Antennas and mmWave RFIC Market Overview & Scope:

The chip-scale antennas and mmWave RFIC market is segmented by:

• By Type: The market is segmented into on-Chip Antennas, Embedded Antennas, Integrated mmWave RFICs, and Discrete mmWave RFICs. Integrated mmWave RFICs will integrate the antenna, transmitter, and receiver into a single chip, resulting in a smaller size and increased signal integrity performance. Integrated mmWave RFICs are crucial for portable small-form-factor mobile devices that incorporate advanced communication technology with high speeds and low latency. Considering the fact that the device architecture is shrinking and 5G is starting to be applied, the demand for integrated solutions is on the rise, particularly for smartphones, wearables, and automotive radar systems.
• By Frequency Band: The market is segmented into 24–30 GHz, 30–60 GHz, and above 60 GHz. The 30-60 GHz band is the most actively used band for high-speed 5G and automotive radar because it provides an attractive balance between bandwidth availability and range, ideal for dense urban 5G networks requiring range and vehicular radar use, especially AVs.
• By Application: The market is segmented into 5G and Wireless Infrastructure, Automotive Radar, Consumer Electronics, Satellite and Aerospace, and Industrial and IoT Devices. Automotive Radar systems are examples of a forward-looking mmWave RFIC and chip-scale antenna application. Automotive Radar systems rely on mmWave RFIC and chip-scale antenna designs for short- and long-range object detection. Automotive Radar systems help with real-time hazard threat detection and enable autonomous driving features, such as adaptive cruise control and lane assistance.
• By Technology: The market is segmented into CMOS, SiGe BiCMOS, GaAs, and Others. SiGe BiCMOS melds the speed performance of bipolar transistors with the affordability of CMOS. Given its ability to balance speed, noise performance, and power efficiency for communication-grade RFICs, it is an ideal technology for mmWave circuits used in 5G infrastructure.
• By End-User Industry: The market is segmented into telecommunications, automotive, defence and aerospace, consumer electronics, healthcare, and others. Telecommunications is the largest end-user of chip-scale mmWave RFICs. As global 5G rollouts continue, the telecommunications industry will demand space-saving, high-frequency components for base stations, smartphones, and network edge devices. This technology allows for high data rates and coverage in highly dense urban environments.
• Region: Geographically, the market is expanding at varying rates depending on the location. Asia-Pacific is a dominant region for the market due to a combination of aggressive trajectories for the deployment of 5G infrastructure, expansion of semiconductor manufacturing, and increasing consumer demand for advanced radar in vehicles. Countries like South Korea, China, and Japan are investing money in mmWave technologies and chip-scale integration to future-proof connectivity.

Top Trends Shaping the Chip-Scale Antennas and mmWave RFIC Market:

1. Growing Adoption of mmWave in 5G Smartphones

• The number of 5G smartphones available on the market continues to grow. Chip manufacturers have designed chip-scale mmWave RFICs to enable 5G smartphones with ultra-fast connections. The benefit of chip-scale designs is the end product's smaller size while still supporting multi-gigabit speeds and low-latency performance. As 5G becomes mainstream within flagship mobile devices, the chip scalability of ultra-high frequency, higher performance components is becoming a competitive differentiator in the marketplace.

2. Integration of Antennas in Package (AiP) for Miniaturisation

• AiP is the procedure to combine antennas and RFICs in a single package/module to maximise space and optimise signal performance. This innovative process makes it possible for ultra-compact devices such as wearables, AR/VR, and potential next-gen IoT sensors with smaller sizes to interface with mmWave technologies and support multi-gigabit speeds.

Chip-Scale Antennas and mmWave RFIC Market Growth Drivers vs. Challenges:

Drivers:

• Acceleration of 5G mmWave Rollouts Worldwide:  mmWave band utilisation in 5G "rollouts" in many countries around the world has driven the demand and consumption of chip-scale antennas and mmWave RF ICs, and will continue to increase as use cases for ultrahigh-speed, low-latency connections are implemented by smartphones, small cells, and fixed wireless access points. Countries such as the U.S., South Korea, Japan and China continue to excite the market through the mandating of mmWave infrastructure in order to provide fast mobile internet and generally better spectrum utilisation. Device manufacturers are responding to demand for mmWave solutions with integrated chip-scale solutions that will fit inside small devices while still producing performance at these high frequencies with valuable modes such as beamforming and MIMO.
• Expansion of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Due to the rapid growth of ADAS features such as collision avoidance, blind-spot detection, and adaptive cruise control, automotive radar systems are being deployed at mmWave frequencies (e.g., 77 GHz). Chip-scale antennas and mmWave RFICs provide high-resolution detection that can be packaged compactly while meeting the thermal and power requirements of automotive vehicles. The movement to deploy semi-autonomous and fully autonomous vehicles will provide additional impetus for the automotive ecosystem to scale low-cost mmWave solutions.

Challenges:

• Design Complexity and Signal Loss at High Frequencies: In high-traffic areas, the absence of fast-charging stations and wait times for fleet vehicles result in operational delays, which lower driver utilisation and revenue potential.
• High Cost of Packaging and Fabrication Technologies: Ride-hailing businesses' overall expenses for operation are pushed up by the initial investments made in EVs, in addition to high electricity charges and charger setup costs, particularly in crowded urban areas.

Chip-Scale Antennas and mmWave RFIC Market Regional Analysis:

• Asia-Pacific: Asia-Pacific is spearheading mmWave innovations, especially Japan, through early 5G and Open RAN deployment by carriers like KDDI in partnership with Samsung and Fujitsu for deploying O-RAN, vRAN, and standalone mmWave 5 G. This is a large opportunity for chip-scale RFICs and antennas to enable new consumer, enterprise, and industrial applications.

Chip-Scale Antennas and mmWave RFIC Market Competitive Landscape:

The market is competitive, with a mix of established players and specialised innovators driving its growth.

• Company Collaboration: Samsung & AMD with Vodafone (Feb 2024) Samsung, Vodafone, and AMD partnered to demonstrate Open RAN functionality using AMD EPYC 8004 CPUs and Samsung's vRAN orchestrator software. This landmark demonstration made in Samsung's lab in Korea focused on mmWave/edge architecture and included a showcase of multi-gigabit throughput and low-energy operation of the network. This demonstration underscores a meaningful pivot toward open, software-defined mmWave architectural approaches.

Chip-Scale Antennas and mmWave RFIC Market Segmentation:

By Type

• On-Chip Antennas
• Embedded Antennas
• Integrated mmWave RFICs
• Discrete mmWave RFICs
  

By Frequency Band

• 24–30 GHz
• 30–60 GHz
• Above 60 GHz
  

By Technology

• CMOS
• SiGe BiCMOS
• GaAs
• Others

By Application

• 5G and Wireless Infrastructure
• Automotive Radar
• Consumer Electronics
• Satellite and Aerospace
• Industrial and IoT Devices

By End-User Industry

• Telecommunications
• Automotive
• Defence and Aerospace
• Consumer Electronics
• Healthcare
• Other

By Geography

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• South America
• Middle East & Africa
  

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 

2. MARKET SNAPSHOT

2.1. Market Overview

2.2. Market Definition

2.3. Scope of the Study

2.4. Market Segmentation

3. BUSINESS LANDSCAPE 

3.1. Market Drivers

3.2. Market Restraints

3.3. Market Opportunities 

3.4. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

3.5. Industry Value Chain Analysis

3.6. Policies and Regulations 

3.7. Strategic Recommendations 

4. TECHNOLOGICAL OUTLOOK

5. CHIP-SCALE ANTENNAS AND MMWAVE RFIC MARKET BY TYPE

5.1. Introduction 

5.2. On-Chip Antennas

5.3. Embedded Antennas

5.4. Integrated mmWave RFICs

5.5. Discrete mmWave RFICs

6. CHIP-SCALE ANTENNAS AND MMWAVE RFIC MARKET BY FREQUENCY BAND

6.1. Introduction 

6.2. 24–30 GHz

6.3. 30–60 GHz

6.4. Above 60 GHz

7. CHIP-SCALE ANTENNAS AND MMWAVE RFIC MARKET BY TECHNOLOGY

7.1. Introduction 

7.2. CMOS

7.3. SiGe BiCMOS

7.4. GaAs

7.5. Others

8. CHIP-SCALE ANTENNAS AND MMWAVE RFIC MARKET BY APPLICATION

8.1. Introduction 

8.2. 5G and Wireless Infrastructure

8.3. Automotive Radar

8.4. Consumer Electronics

8.5. Satellite and Aerospace

8.6. Industrial and IoT Devices

8.7. Others

9. CHIP-SCALE ANTENNAS AND MMWAVE RFIC MARKET BY END-USER INDUSTRY

9.1. Introduction Telecommunications

9.2. Automotive

9.3. Defence and Aerospace

9.4. Consumer Electronics

9.5. Healthcare

9.6. Others

10. CHIP-SCALE ANTENNAS AND MMWAVE RFIC MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY

10.1. Introduction

10.2. North America

10.2.1. By Type

10.2.2. By Frequency Band

10.2.3. By Technology

10.2.4. By Application

10.2.5. By End-User Industry

10.2.6. By Country

10.2.6.1. USA

10.2.6.2. Canada

10.2.6.3. Mexico

10.3. South America

10.3.1. By Type

10.3.2. By Frequency Band

10.3.3. By Technology

10.3.4. By Application

10.3.5. By End-User Industry

10.3.6. By Country

10.3.6.1. Brazil

10.3.6.2. Argentina

10.3.6.3. Others

10.4. Europe

10.4.1. By Type

10.4.2. By Frequency Band

10.4.3. By Technology

10.4.4. By Application

10.4.5. By End-User Industry

10.4.6. By Country

10.4.6.1. United Kingdom

10.4.6.2. Germany

10.4.6.3. France

10.4.6.4. Spain

10.4.6.5. Others

10.5. Middle East and Africa

10.5.1. By Type

10.5.2. By Frequency Band

10.5.3. By Technology

10.5.4. By Application

10.5.5. By End-User Industry

10.5.6. By Country

10.5.6.1. Saudi Arabia

10.5.6.2. UAE

10.5.6.3. Others

10.6. Asia Pacific

10.6.1. By Type

10.6.2. By Frequency Band

10.6.3. By Technology

10.6.4. By Application

10.6.5. By End-User Industry

10.6.6. By Country

10.6.6.1. China

10.6.6.2. Japan

10.6.6.3. India

10.6.6.4. South Korea

10.6.6.5. Taiwan

10.6.6.6. Others

11. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND ANALYSIS

11.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis

11.2. Market Share Analysis

11.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations

11.4. Competitive Dashboard

12. COMPANY PROFILES

12.1. Samsung Electronics

12.2. Qualcomm

12.3. NXP Semiconductors

12.4. Intel

12.5. Analog Devices

12.6. Renesas Electronics

12.7. MediaTek

12.8. Skyworks Solutions

12.9. Broadcom

12.10. Murata Manufacturing

13. APPENDIX

13.1. Currency 

13.2. Assumptions

13.3. Base and Forecast Years Timeline

13.4. Key benefits for the stakeholders

13.5. Research Methodology 

13.6. Abbreviations 

Samsung Electronics

Qualcomm

NXP Semiconductors

Intel

Analog Devices

Renesas Electronics

MediaTek

Skyworks Solutions

Broadcom

Murata Manufacturing