5G Chipset Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Type, By Operating Frequency, By Processing Node Type, By Deployment Type, By Vertical, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2023 - 2030

Research Methodology

A three-pronged approach was followed for deducing the 5g chipset market estimates and forecasts. The process has three steps: information procurement, analysis, and validation. The whole process is cyclical, and steps repeat until the estimates are validated. The three steps are explained in detail below:

Information procurement: Information procurement is one of the most extensive and important stages in our research process, and quality data is critical for accurate analysis. We followed a multi-channel data collection process for 5g chipset Market market to gather the most reliable and current information possible.

• We buy access to paid databases such as Hoover’s and Factiva for company financials, industry information, white papers, industry journals, SME journals, and more.
• We tap into Grand View’s proprietary database of data points and insights from active and archived monitoring and reporting.
• We conduct primary research with industry experts through questionnaires and one-on-one phone interviews.
• We pull from reliable secondary sources such as white papers and government statistics, published by organizations like WHO, NGOs, World Bank, etc., Key Opinion Leaders (KoL) publications, company filings, investor documents, and more.
• We purchase and review investor analyst reports, broker reports, academic commentary, government quotes, and wealth management publications for insightful third-party perspectives.

Analysis: We mine the data collected to establish baselines for forecasting, identify trends and opportunities, gain insight into consumer demographics and drivers, and so much more. We utilized different methods of 5g chipset Market market data depending on the type of information we’re trying to uncover in our research.

• Market Research Efforts: Bottom-up Approach for estimating and forecasting demand size and opportunity, top-down Approach for new product forecasting and penetration, and combined approach of both Bottom-up and Top-down for full coverage analysis.

• Value-Chain-Based Sizing & Forecasting: Supply-side estimates for understanding potential revenue through competitive benchmarking, forecasting, and penetration modeling.

• Demand-side estimates for identifying parent and ancillary markets, segment modeling, and heuristic forecasting.

• Qualitative Functional Deployment (QFD) Modelling for market share assessment.

Market formulation and validation: We mine the data collected to establish baselines for forecasting, identify trends and opportunities, gain insight into consumer demographics and drivers, and so much more. We utilize different methods of data analysis depending on the type of information we’re trying to uncover in our research.

• Market Formulation: This step involves the finalization of market numbers. This step on an internal level is designed to manage outputs from the Data Analysis step.

• Data Normalization: The final market estimates and forecasts are then aligned and sent to industry experts, in-panel quality control managers for validation.

• This step also entails the finalization of the report scope and data representation pattern.

• Validation: The process entails multiple levels of validation. All these steps run in parallel, and the study is forwarded for publishing only if all three levels render validated results.

5G Chipset Market Categorization:

The 5g chipset Market market was categorized into four segments, namely type (Modems, RFICs), operating (Sub-6 GHz, 24-39 Ghz, Above 39 Ghz), processing (7 nm, 10 nm), deployment (Telecom Base Station Equipment, Connected Vehicles, Connected Devices, Broadband Access Gateway Devices), vertical (Manufacturing, Energy & Utilities, Media & Entertainment, IT & Telecom, Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare), and regions (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East & Africa).

Segment Market Methodology:

The 5g chipset market was segmented into type, processing, deployment, vertical, and regions. The demand at a segment level was deduced using a funnel method. Concepts like the TAM, SAM, SOM, etc., were put into practice to understand the demand. We at GVR deploy three methods to deduce market estimates and determine forecasts. These methods are explained below:

Market research approaches: Bottom-up

• Demand estimation of each product across countries/regions summed up to from the total market.

• Variable analysis for demand forecast.

• Demand estimation via analyzing paid database, and company financials either via annual reports or paid database.

• Primary interviews for data revalidation and insight collection.

Market research approaches: Top-down

• Used extensively for new product forecasting or analyzing penetration levels.

• Tool used invoice product flow and penetration models Use of regression multi-variant analysis for forecasting Involves extensive use of paid and public databases.

• Primary interviews and vendor-based primary research for variable impact analysis.

Market research approaches: Combined

• This is the most common method. We apply concepts from both the top-down and bottom-up approaches to arrive at a viable conclusion.

Regional Market Methodology:

The 5g chipset market was analyzed at a regional level. The globe was divided into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa, keeping in focus variables like consumption patterns, export-import regulations, consumer expectations, etc. These regions were further divided into fifteen countries, namely, the U.S.; Canada; U.K.; Germany; Sweden; China; India; Japan; South Korea; Australia; Brazil; Mexico; Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; UAE; South Africa

All three above-mentioned market research methodologies were applied to arrive at regional-level conclusions. The regions were then summed up to form the global market.

5G chipset market companies & financials:

The 5g chipset Market market was analyzed via companies operating in the sector. Analyzing these companies and cross-referencing them to the demand equation helped us validate our assumptions and conclusions. Key market players analyzed include:

• Qualcomm Incorporated is a company that specializes in the development and commercialization of foundational technologies for the wireless industry. Its primary focus is on industries and applications such as automotive, computing, mobile, Internet of Things (IoT), and networking. The company provides a wide array of products and technologies, including 3G, 4G, and 5G wireless technologies, which are utilized in mobile and other connected devices. In addition to these, Qualcomm also develops and commercializes several other technologies used in mobile and other wireless devices, some of which have been commercialized as industry standards. These include video and audio codecs, Wi-Fi, GPS, and Bluetooth. Qualcomm operates through three main segments: QCT (Qualcomm CDMA Technologies), QSI (Qualcomm Strategic Initiatives), and QTL (Qualcomm Technology Licensing). The QCT segment is responsible for the development and supply of integrated circuits & system software based on CDMA, OFDMA, and 3G/4G/5G modem roadmap, among other technologies. These are used in networking, wireless voice and data communications, and application processing products.

• Intel Corporation is a company that specializes in creating and producing technologies that fuel the cloud, smart, connected, and computing elements. Its computer, networking, data storage, and communication platforms find applications in various areas such as medical devices, automated factory systems, cars, smartphones, tablets, data centers, and personal computers. The company is structured into six business segments: Data Center Group (DCG), Non-Volatile Memory Solutions Group (NSG), Client Computing Group (CCG), Programmable Solutions Group (PSG), Internet of Thing Group (IoTG), and others. Its wide range of products includes digital imaging products, server products, system management software, software development tools, network and communication products, graphics drivers, flash memory, microcontrollers, embedded processors, chipsets, and solid-state drivers. It also provides system-on-chip, microprocessor, and multichip packaging products. Intel’s 5G network serves various industries and sectors such as transportation, media, healthcare, manufacturing, agriculture, and retail. The company is listed on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange and the S&P 100 index. It has a global footprint, with operations in regions such as North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and South America. Intel Corporation has made significant investments in research and development activities, with USD 13,362 million in 2019, USD 13,543 million in 2018, and USD 13,035 million in 2017.

• Infineon Technologies AG is a company that specializes in the provision of semiconductor solutions. It operates under four main business divisions, which include power management & multimarket, automotive, digital security solutions, and industrial power control. The company’s products are classified into various categories such as power; automotive system IC, ASIC, ESD and surge protection, 32-bit microcontroller (MCU), HiRel (high reliability), RF & wireless control, security & smart card solutions, sensors, transceivers, and transistor & diode. These products are offered for applications in sectors such as automotive, communication, consumer, industry, security, and solutions. Infineon Technologies AG has a broad geographical reach, extending across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and the Middle East & Africa. The company has shown a commitment to innovation, with its investments in research and development activities rising from USD 969.86 million in 2018 to USD 1,033.53 million in 2019.

• Xilinx is a company that specializes in the design and development of programmable devices and associated technologies. It provides integrated circuits (ICs) in the form of programmable logic devices, including 3D ICs and System on Chips (SoCs), among others. The product portfolio of Xilinx comprises ACAPs, FPGAs & 3D ICs, SoCs, MPSoCs & RFSoCs, accelerator cards, evaluation boards, System on Modules (SoMs), and FPGA mezzanine cards. The company offers various technologies such as 5G wireless technology, embedded vision, industrial IoT, and cloud computing. In addition, Xilinx provides solutions for testing and measurement, wired communications, wireless communications, and high-performance computing and data storage. The company serves a wide range of industries and sectors, including aerospace & defense, automotive, consumer electronics, industrial manufacturing, medical, broadcast, and communication & data centers. Furthermore, Xilinx offers customer training, design services, field engineering services, and technical support to its clients.

• UNISOC Communications Inc., a fabless semiconductor company, specializes in creating chipsets for mobile communications and the Internet of Things (IoT). The company offers comprehensive solutions, which include BB/RF+ bundle, software & hardware for mass production, and a complete set of production implementations to its clients. Previously known as Spreadtrum Communications, UNISOC operates under the umbrella of Tsinghua Unigroup Co., Ltd. UNISOC provides full ecosystem support to various entities such as OEMs, brands, operators, and agencies. It also offers a range of turnkey services, including product planning, debug support, training, quality assurance, DIN support, and more. With a global presence, the company boasts 17 research and development centers and seven customer support centers worldwide.

• Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. is a provider of smart devices and components for information and communication technology to communication service providers, government bodies, and corporate enterprises. The company’s operations are divided into four sectors: IT, telecom network, cloud services, and smart devices. Through its subsidiary, HiSilicon (Shanghai) Technologies CO., LIMITED, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. supplies 5G chipsets, such as Balong 500 and Balong 5G01, among others. The company provides communication technologies such as 5G and the Internet of Things (IoT), which can facilitate digital transformation. In addition, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. offers a range of services including consulting, system integration, managed services, managed customer experience services, customer support, network rollout services, and educational facilities, among others.

• Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., an electronics company, was originally established as Samsung Electronics Industry Co., Ltd. and later renamed to its current name in February 1984. The company operates through four main divisions: CE (Consumer Electronics), IM (Information Technology & Mobile Communications), DS (Device Solutions), and Harman (a subsidiary of Harman International Industries, Inc.). The CE division provides a variety of consumer electronics products, including television sets, monitors, refrigerators, washing machines, and air conditioners, among others. The IM division offers network systems and computers. The DS division provides mobile APs, thin-film-transistor liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD) panels, and organic light-emitting diodes (OLED) panels. The Harman division provides head units, infotainment systems, telematics, and speakers.

• MediaTek Inc. specializes in the design, development, manufacture, and marketing of Integrated Circuits (ICs). The company’s operations are primarily focused on a single segment that deals with the sale of multimedia and mobile phone chips, along with related products for integrated circuit design. MediaTek’s product range includes chipsets for digital TV, ASIC, wireless communication, and analog & broadband networking. These products find applications in various devices such as digital TVs, mobile phones, PCs, wearable devices, and other electronic products. The company has its sales and research subsidiaries spread across various locations including Mainland China, Singapore, Hong Kong, the U.S., Japan, India, Korea, Finland, England, Sweden, Holland, France, and Dubai. In addition, MediaTek Inc. is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol TSE.

• Qorvo, Inc., a public limited company, provides RF solutions and technologies for mobile devices, defense & aerospace, and infrastructure applications globally. The company operates in two segments: Infrastructure and Defense Products (IDP) and Mobile Products (MP). The IDP segment delivers RF solutions for defense and communication applications, which include high-performance defense systems such as electronic warfare and communication systems, Wi-Fi equipment for home and work, radar, high-speed connectivity in 5G base stations & long-term evolution, cloud connectivity via telecom transport and data center communications, automotive connectivity, and IoT, including smart home solutions. Qorvo, Inc. caters to various end markets such as defense & aerospace, mobile devices, cellular base stations, smart home, automotive connectivity, CPE Wi-Fi, and others. The company, listed on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange as QRVO, has engineering and manufacturing facilities across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Oceania, South America, and the Middle East & Africa. Qorvo, Inc. invested USD 484.41 million, USD 450.48 million, and USD 445.10 million in research & development activities in 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively.

Value chain-based sizing & forecasting

Supply Side Estimates

• Company revenue estimation via referring to annual reports, investor presentations, and Hoover’s.

• Segment revenue determination via variable analysis and penetration modeling.

• Competitive benchmarking to identify market leaders and their collective revenue shares.

• Forecasting via analyzing commercialization rates, pipelines, market initiatives, distribution networks, etc.

Demand side estimates

• Identifying parent markets and ancillary markets

• Segment penetration analysis to obtain pertinent

• revenue/volume

• Heuristic forecasting with the help of subject matter experts

• Forecasting via variable analysis

5G Chipset Market Report Objectives:

• Understanding market dynamics (in terms of drivers, restraints, & opportunities) in the countries.

• Understanding trends & variables in the individual countries & their impact on growth and using analytical tools to provide high-level insights into the market dynamics and the associated growth pattern.

• Understanding market estimates and forecasts (with the base year as 2022, historic information from 2019 - 2021, and forecast from 2023 - 2030). Regional estimates & forecasts for each category are available and are summed up to form the global market estimates.

5G Chipset Market Report Assumptions:

• The report provides market value for the base year 2022 and a yearly forecast till 2030 in terms of revenue/volume or both. The market for each of the segment outlooks has been provided on region & country basis for the above-mentioned forecast period.

• The key industry dynamics, major technological trends, and application markets are evaluated to understand their impact on the demand for the forecast period. The growth rates were estimated using correlation, regression, and time-series analysis.

• We have used the bottom-up approach for market sizing, analyzing key regional markets, dynamics, & trends for various products and end-users. The total market has been estimated by integrating the country markets.

• All market estimates and forecasts have been validated through primary interviews with the key industry participants.

• Inflation has not been accounted for to estimate and forecast the market.

• Numbers may not add up due to rounding off.

• Europe consists of EU-8, Central & Eastern Europe, along with the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).

• Asia Pacific includes South Asia, East Asia, Southeast Asia, and Oceania (Australia & New Zealand).

• Latin America includes Central American countries and the South American continent

• Middle East includes Western Asia (as assigned by the UN Statistics Division) and the African continent.

Primary Research

GVR strives to procure the latest and unique information for reports directly from industry experts, which gives it a competitive edge. Quality is of utmost importance to us, therefore every year we focus on increasing our experts’ panel. Primary interviews are one of the critical steps in identifying recent market trends and scenarios. This process enables us to justify and validate our market estimates and forecasts to our clients. With more than 8,000 reports in our database, we have connected with some key opinion leaders across various domains, including healthcare, technology, consumer goods, and the chemical sector. Our process starts with identifying the right platform for a particular type of report, i.e., emails, LinkedIn, seminars, or telephonic conversation, as every report is unique and requires a differentiated approach.

We send out questionnaires to different experts from various regions/ countries, which is dependent on the following factors:

• Report/Market scope: If the market study is global, we send questionnaires to industry experts across various regions, including North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and MEA.

• Market Penetration: If the market is driven by technological advancements, population density, disease prevalence, or other factors, we identify experts and send out questionnaires based on region or country dominance.

The time to start receiving responses from industry experts varies based on how niche or well-penetrated the market is. Our reports include a detailed chapter on the KoL opinion section, which helps our clients understand the perspective of experts already in the market space.