The global Software Defined Radio market size is expected to be worth around US$ 39.8 billion by 2028, according to a new report by Vision Research Reports.
The global Software Defined Radio market size was valued at US$ 20.5 billion in 2020 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 8.9% during forecast period 2021 to 2028.
Growth Factors
Software defined radio (SDR) continues to evolve technologically as it helps in the transmission and reception of long-range signals with high frequency. It provides advantages while addressing issues pertaining to the limitations of spectrum and wireless communications. Moreover, technologies have matured, which are now enabling software defined radio implementations that have wide bandwidth applications delivering high-quality services. Military modernization activities carried out in several countries such as U.S., Japan, Germany, South Korea, and Australia with a focus on enhancing their communication systems are expected to drive the SDR market growth over the forecast period.
It is projected that SDR would act as a base technology for the delivery of telecommunication services such as digital TV, radio broadcasts, and video streaming channels in the near future. SDR comes in two forms—modulation and flexible frequency range, and waveform and agile frequency range. The former is commonly implemented since it does not require any alteration to the hardware. For instance, modern mobile wireless systems are generally implemented under this pattern. The frequency selection generally needs a carrier frequency under the required range, which is normally achieved through a local oscillator. Moreover, SDR is increasingly being adopted for carrying out 5G mobile network trials in the spectrum band of 3.5 GHz and 25 GHz, which is anticipated to provide lucrative opportunities to market players.
Report Highlights
Based on type, the JTRS segment dominated the market for software defined radio in 2019. The technology is widely adopted in the defense sector since it comprises multi-mode/multi-band pre-emptive radio sets that enable simultaneous voice and data communication capacities to the warfighter. Based on Software Communications Architecture 4.0 (SCA), an open systems architecture forms an essential component of JTRS. The U.S. Department of Defense’s Joint Tactical Radio System (JTSR) program also drives the growth of the JTRS segment.
Terrestrial trunked radio (TETRA) is an open digital private mobile radio standard in the international market. It contains high functionality for emergency services and is suitable for commercial trunked radio users. TETRA specifies certain interfaces such as air interface, terminal equipment, direct mode operation, and inter-system interface to function effectively in the multivendor market.
Based on component, the hardware segment dominated the market for software defined radio in 2019 owing to the rising popularity of portable SDRs. The hardware segment is driven by the combination of analog and digital technology on a single chip, which is a major factor contributing to the reduction in weight and size. In addition, the growing popularity of field-programmable gate array (FPGA) with integrated analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) and digital-to-analog converters (DACs) drives the segment growth.
The software component segment is expected to witness significant growth owing to increasing use in commercial applications. The software in SDR is used to define its specifications and functions. Software provides better flexibility for network load balancing and eliminating capacity bottlenecks for packet-switched core backhaul. Algorithms within SDR are downloadable and adaptable in the entire lifespan of the software defined radio.
High frequency SDR systems are used for tactical communication with the help of IP systems. IP systems provide benefits such as reduced transaction costs and enhanced end-user experience, subsequently driving the demand for next-generation IP systems with integrated software defined radio system.
Ultra High Frequency (UHF) bands are used for commercial applications such as cellular systems and 5G networks. Owing to the need for wide area coverage, UHF SDRs are used to provide uninterrupted services to customers. Moreover, factors such as increasing number of smartphones and frequent use of internet for IoT applications are driving the segment growth. The segment is expected to hold the largest market share by 2027.
Ground-based SDR systems dominated the market for software defined radio in 2019 as they find a wide range of applications for tactical military communication in space and military sectors. In satellite communications, software defined radio exponentially simplifies ground station designs and improves the sensitivity of the ground station. An increase in the number of space projects in the communication sector and the growing implementation of SDR technology play a critical role in the new space communications architecture.
Airborne SDR is a high-rate data communication system, which is widely used for military and civil applications. Various companies such as Collins Aerospace and L3 Harris Technologies are integrating SDR technology solutions with existing airborne applications, making them cost-effective, secure, and mission critical. Moreover, SDRs incorporate a wideband networked waveform, which is suitable for secure airborne communications.
Based on end use, the SDR market has been segmented into aerospace and defense, telecommunication, public safety, commercial, and others. SDR is widely used in the defense sector owing to greater functional scope. The device offers high adaptability, interoperability, precision, clarity, and high speed. Falcon, a leading player, enables a wider deployment of SDR devices backed with SCA 4.0 for the defense sector. In recent years, countries are focusing on increasing expenditure on defense, which further drives the segment growth.
North America dominated the software defined radio market in 2019, mainly owing to the Joint Tactical Networking Center (JTNC) program, which provides technical support for wireless communication systems to the U.S. Department of Defense. Software defined radio systems are widely used in the defense sector owing to research programs and integration of all communication systems in the state and federal agencies in North America.
The Asia Pacific market for software defined radio systems is projected to witness the highest growth over the forecast period owing to the rise in terrorism in Asian countries such as Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. In response, intelligence and military organizations in the region are increasingly deploying SDR to enhance communication systems enabling secure collaboration, improved information sharing, and shared situational analysis.
Key Players
Collins Aerospace Systems; Harris Corporation; Elbit Systems Ltd.; L3 Technologies, Inc.; BAE Systems; Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.; Datasoft Corporation; Raytheon Company; and Northrop Grumman Corporation.
Market Segmentation
Type Outlook
General Purpose Radio
Joint Tactical Radio System
Cognitive Radio
TETRA
Component Outlook
Hardware
Antenna
Transmitter
Receiver
Others
Software
Service
Frequency Band Outlook
HF Band
VHF Band
UHF Band
Others
Platform Outlook
Ground
Naval
Airborne
Space
End-Use Outlook
Aerospace & Defense
Space
Military
Telecommunication
Public Safety
Commercial
Others
Regional Outlook
North America
U.S.
Canada
Europe
U.K.
Germany
Asia Pacific
India
China
Japan
Australia
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
MEA
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Key companies are increasing their investments in research and development activities for the discovery of new products. There has also been a rise in the government funding for the introduction of new Software Defined Radio market. These factors have benefited the growth of the global market for Software Defined Radio. Going forward, key companies are predicted to benefit from the new product launches and the adoption of technological advancements. Technical advancements have benefited many industries and the global industry is not an exception.
New product launches and the expansion of already existing business are predicted to benefit the key players in maintaining their dominance in the global market for Software Defined Radio. The global market is segmented on the basis of region, application, en-users and product type. Based on region, the market is divided into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Middle East and Africa (MEA).
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