Ultra-wideband is one of the growing technologies adopted in real-time location systems (RTLS) with a considerable growth potential due to its higher accuracy in tracking objects. UWB technology offers high accuracy and wide range and lower power consumption than other RTLS technologies such as RFID; this has led to increased penetration of UWB technology in applications requiring high accuracy. Owing to this higher accuracy of UWB technology, several end-users of RTLS have shifted from RFID and Wi-Fi to UWB technology to improve the efficiency of the product. In addition, the UWB-integrated RTLS solutions offer various advantages to RTLS applications, thereby driving the ultra-wideband chipset market
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, several regions have suffered heavily, especially the Asia-Pacific region. The manufacturing sectors across the globe have been experiencing low production and a weaker supply chain. In addition, the labor shortage has also affected the manufacturing industry. UWB-based systems production facilities were also either shut down or unable to produce a total capacity, which has negatively affected companies' revenues from 2020 to mid-2021 and resulted in slower growth in the near term. However, with the growing usage of remote monitoring technology, software management tools could lead to higher adoption during the post-COVID period. So, the overall impact of COVID-19 on the ultra-wideband chipset market across the globe is low to moderate.
UWB significantly enhances the consumer experience of home entertainment products such as laptops, TV, and audio. This has led to increasing UWB technology adoption and eventually boosts the ultra-wideband chipset market growth. It is also being used to track the personal item. For example, the Apple U1 chip for spatial awareness is integrated into iPhones 11, 12, and 13. In addition, after Apple, various smartphone manufacturers have integrated UWB technology in their products, contributing to the growth of the ultra-wideband chipset market. Moreover, in April 2021, Apple released AirTag with UWB technology, post which Samsung officially launched its Galaxy SmartTag+ tracker comprising UWB. Thus, the surge in adoption rate contributes to the growth of the ultra-wideband chipset market.
Based on offering, the ultra-wideband chipset market is segmented into RTLS, imaging, and communication. The communication segment led the market in 2021. UWB wireless communication transmits considerable data over a broad frequency spectrum ranging from 3.1 to 10.6 GHz. It includes ranging, authentication, wireless USB, and data transfer applications. Furthermore, the demand for wireless wideband communications systems has increased significantly, owing to emerging applications such as mobile ad-hoc networking and data collection through a wireless sensor network, driving the demand for ultra-wideband chipset market size.
The ultra-wideband chipset market is segmented based on application, end user, and geography. Based on type, the ultra-wideband chipset market is categorized into imaging measurement systems and non-imaging measuring systems. Based on end user, the ultra-wideband chipset market is segmented into manufacturing, retail, automotive, healthcare, and consumer electronics. Geographically, the ultra-wideband chipset market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific (APAC), and the Rest of World. ALEREON, INC.; Apple Inc.; Bespoon SAS; Decawave Limited; TAIYO YUDEN CO., LTD.; Taoglas; Johanson Technology, Inc.; NOVELDA; NXP Semiconductors N.V.; and Pulse-Link, inc. are among the key players profiled during the ultra-wideband chipset market study.
The regional trends and factors influencing the Ultra-Wideband Chipset Market throughout the forecast period have been thoroughly explained by the analysts at Insight Partners. This section also discusses Ultra-Wideband Chipset Market segments and geography across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America.
| Report Attribute | Details |
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| Market size in 2021 | US$ 498.55 Million |
| Market Size by 2028 | US$ 1,906.46 Million |
| Global CAGR (2021 - 2028) | 21.1% |
| Historical Data | 2019-2020 |
| Forecast period | 2022-2028 |
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| Regions and Countries Covered | North America
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The Ultra-Wideband Chipset Market market is growing rapidly, driven by increasing end-user demand due to factors such as evolving consumer preferences, technological advancements, and greater awareness of the product's benefits. As demand rises, businesses are expanding their offerings, innovating to meet consumer needs, and capitalizing on emerging trends, which further fuels market growth.
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Major Companies operating in the Ultra-Wideband Chipset Market are:
Disclaimer: The companies listed above are not ranked in any particular order.
Players operating in the ultra-wideband chipset market are mainly focused on the development of advanced and efficient products.
The automotive and transportation industry has witnessed a series of new and emerging UWB technology applications for the past few years and wireless technology is majorly used in automobiles for radio reception and navigation purposes. Additionally, the introduction of advanced features in cars such as keyless entry and tire pressure monitoring has also led to the higher adoption of wireless data transmission techniques which will create growth opportunities of the market during the forecast period.
Ongoing advancements in new application areas of UWB technology in the wireless sensor network and growing deployment of the technology in mobile devices have increased the scope of UWB technology. Furthermore, UWB is one of the fastest-growing technologies adopted in RTLS systems, with a considerable growth potential due to its accuracy in tracking assets. UWB technology and the next-generation BLE beacon technology are likely to be in demand by the providers of RTLS solutions and asset tracking systems during the forecast period. Thus, the adoption of RTLS (real-time location system) of ultra-wideband chipsets to track or locate people or objects within confined areas such as shopping malls, hospitals, and airports is expected to boost the global ultra-wideband (UWB) chipset market during the forecast period.
The communication segment is expected to dominate the market during the forecast period. UWB communication utilizes wide bandwidth and supports high data rates. UWB wireless communication transmits a huge amount of data over a wide frequency spectrum between 3.1 to 10.6GHz. It includes applications such as ranging, authentication, wireless USB, data transfer. USB UWB communication mainly uses low-powered radio signals of short pulses for the transmission and reception of data. Recently, ultra-wideband antenna applications have grown to include a wide range of computing devices and Internet of Things (IoT) peripherals. Most of these wireless communication systems employ a UWB antenna for data transmission, reception, positioning, location identification, sensing, and tracking. Depending on the radiation characteristics of the communication system, UWB antenna design varies, and each application requires customized UWB antennas. Thus, the above factor will lead market players to invest more on development of the products.
Ultra-wideband technology is considered to be the fastest-growing technology, which is predicted to notably enhance the consumers experience related to smartphones, TVs, home entertainment products, audio equipment, and laptops. UWB is known for offering wireless connections at speeds of around 110 Mbit/sec and higher, thus making it suitable for connecting televisions to recorders and DVD players, home audio equipment, and personal video recorders (PVRs). UWB is able to meet the low power requirements of handheld electronics and offers a low-cost solution that is relevant for wide consumer adoption. The major use of UWB chipsets is expected to be across smartphones, wearable, Ipad, homepod, and mini watches. The devices that are equipped with the Apple-designed U1 chip feature ultra-Wideband technology for spatial awareness. UWB is available for iPhone 11, iPhone 12, and iPhone 13 variants. UWB is not available in all the countries of the world and is subject to international regulatory requirements. In the consumer electronics sector, the use of UWB technology is anticipated to be the most for smartphones.
In 2020, Asia Pacific holds the largest share of the global ultra-wideband chipset market owing to the integration of UWB technology in consumer electronic devices for RTLS, imaging, and communication. China leads the region due to the heavy investments in research and development of UWB technology. Moreover, the increasing healthcare industry in the region and the need for highly accurate imaging and detection systems are among the factors driving the market growth.
NXP Semiconductors, Qorvo, Decaware, Alereon and Apple are the five key market players operating in the Global Ultra-Wideband Chipset Market. listing of Key Five Players in the Global Ultra-Wideband Chipset Market by giving weightage to following key parameters: overall revenue, segmental revenue, brand image & industry experience, current automatic tolling system portfolio, innovative and advanced technology integration/material enhancements, customer base, geographical reach, new product launches, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, and other market related activities.