The global low noise amplifier market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.97% from an initial value of US$2.054 billion in 2020 to reach a market size of US$3.291 billion in 2027.

A low-noise amplifier or LNA is an electronic amplifier that can be used to amplify signals of very low strength, usually from an antenna where signals are barely recognizable and have to be amplified without adding any further noise. It is an eminent component of communication technology. A low-noise amplifier is provided for the receiving end of a wireless communications system. Due to the significant growth in wireless communication technology, the demand for integrated radio frequency circuits having low noise, along with high gain, and low power dissipation is increasing. LNAs represent a building block in modern communication technology. The rising demand for cellular communication and the advancement and innovation in 5G technology is further catalyzing the growth of the market. The rising demand for smartphone technology coupled with the growth of LTE and 5G technology is a key reason driving the global LNA market during the projected period. Furthermore, LNAs are also used in ISM radios, GPS receivers, wireless LANs, cordless phones, satellite communication systems, cellular & PCS handsets, and automotive remote keyless entry devices. The developments in the form of commercialization of the IoT, growth in the smart automotive sector, innovation in space research, and the advancement of 5G technology are expected to hold the market in good stead.

Geographically, Asia-Pacific has registered the highest growth rate due to the technological shifts and growth of the consumer electronics sector in the region, as consumer electronics use LNA extensively in their products, thus providing the region with lucrative market opportunities.

Growth Factor:

Increasing demand for smartphones

The rapid adoption of smartphones and growing technology across the globe are expected to propel the low-noise amplifier market significantly. The demand for smartphones has been rapidly growing. According to Ericsson in 2020, the number of smartphone subscriptions across the globe surpassed 6 billion and is expected to grow by hundreds of millions in the next few years, with China, India, and the United States recording the highest number of smartphone users. This growing demand for smartphones along with advancements in smartphone technology is thus expected to boost the growth in the low noise amplifier market. The changing preferences of consumers, working from home, and sustained learning, are some factors that are further expected to propel the sales of smartphones. For instance, according to the Office for National Statistics of the United Kingdom, 91% of adults in the UK were recorded to be internet users in 2019, up from 90% in 2018, owing to the penetration of smartphones in the country. The figure below shows the projection made by Cisco regarding the number of mobile users worldwide.

Key Development:

• Toshiba Electronics Devices & Storage Corporation, in February 2020, launched its TaRF 11 low noise amplifiers that would provide improved performance to 5G smartphones.
• In February 2022, Samsung Electronics revealed the Galaxy S22 Ultra.

COVID-19 Impact on the Low Noise Amplifier Market

The low noise amplifier market witnessed slow growth during 2020. To curb the spread of COVID-19, several nations have put limitations on economic activities and the movement of people and goods. Due to such restrictions, delays in the production and delivery of components or raw materials that are a part of the supply chain were hindered. Further, momentary setbacks faced by the end-user industries such as smartphone manufacturers constrained the market expansion in the first half of 2020.

Global Low Noise Amplifier Market Scope:

Segmentation:

• By Material
  • Silicon-Germanium
  • Silicon
  • Gallium Arsenide
  • Gallium Nitride
• By Frequency
  • <6 GHz
  • 6GHz-60GHz
  • >60GHz
• By Industry Vertical
  • Consumer Electronics
  • Healthcare
  • Communications and Technology
  • Manufacturing
  • Aerospace and Defence
• By Geography
  • North America
    • United States
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • South America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Others
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • France
    • United Kingdom
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • Others
  • Middle East and Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • Israel
    • Others
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Australia
    • Japan
    • South Korea
    • India
    • Thailand
    • Taiwan
    • Indonesia
    • Others