Market Size (2017)
2017
$415.32M
Semiconductor
RF GaN Market
By Segment, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2017 – 2023
Vertical: SEMIBase Year: 20179 Sections
Executive Summary
RF GaN Market — Snapshot
Projected (2023)
2023
$1.30B
CAGR (2017–2023)
20.9%
20.9%Key Players
107+
The past decade has witnessed significant growth in the RF GaN market which has reshaped the RF power devices landscape. Demand for RF amplifiers with high rate of data transmission, higher frequency and power has led to the development in GaN RF device technology. The various factors attributing to the growth of global RF GaN market are increasing adoption of RF GaN power devices for energy & power applications and rise in demand for IT & telecommunication equipment that use RF GaN power devices. Furthermore, innovation in linearization and power efficiency of RF power amplifiers will create opportunities for market players during the forecast period. This study on global RF GaN market provides detailed information about the industry trends and dynamics, market size, competitive landscape, and growth opportunities. This research report categorizes the RF GaN market based on material type, application, and region/country.
Based on material type, the market has been segmented into GaN-On-SiC, GaN-On-Silicon, and GaN-On-Diamond. The GaN-on-SiC segment holds the largest market share; it is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period owing to benefits such as high performance, thermal conductivity, reliability, and cut-off frequency that promote its adoption across various industry verticals.
The applications of RF GaN covered in the study are IT & telecommunication, aerospace, military & defense, and others. The military & defense segment is the most significant contributor to the RF GaN market; however, the IT & telecommunication segment is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2018 to 2023 owing to the advent of 5G technology which demands high use of RF GaN power devices.
The regions included in the study are North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Rest of the World (South America, and Middle-East and Africa (MEA)). North America is the dominating segment in terms of market share whereas Asia-Pacific is expected to exhibit the highest growth rate during the forecast period. The RF GaN market is a highly competitive market with the presence of many vendors that offer feature-rich and innovative products to their customers.
The major vendors profiled in the study are NXP Semiconductors N.V., STMicroelectronics N.V., Analog Devices Inc., Cree, Inc., Qorvo, Inc., Toshiba Corporation, ROHM Semiconductors, Aethercomm Inc., Microchip Technology Inc., and Raytheon Company. The market players are adopting several organic and inorganic growth strategies, such as product enhancement, product launch, partnerships, agreements, and collaboration to improve their position and excel in the global RF GaN market. In 2019, NXP Semiconductors N.V. and Movandi entered into a partnership to collaborate on millimeter wave (mmWave) solutions for 5G networks. The partnership combines NXP’s digital networking and signal processing portfolio with Movandi’s innovative RF transceiver and systems architecture to deliver high-performance 5G solutions. Similarly, ROHM started the construction of their production building at its Apollo plant in Chikugo, Japan. The expanded production capacity is to meet the growing demand for silicon carbide (SiC) power devices
Key Insight
The RF GaN Market market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 20.9% from 2017 to 2023.
Market Performance Trend
Historical performance and future projections (2020–2030, USD Billion)
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What this report covers
- Geographic Coverage: This analysis covers 4 regions: Asia Pacific, Europe, Rest of the World, North America.
- Market Segmentation: The market is analyzed across 3 segments: GaN-On-SiC, GaN-On-Silicon, GaN-On-Diamond. Forecasts are provided for each segment from 2017 to 2023.
- Competitive Landscape: 107 leading companies are profiled, covering market positioning, strategies, and recent developments.
Market Size (USD Mn)
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RF GaN Market — Growth Trajectory
GaN transistors are increasingly finding application in radio frequency application as they offer optimum solutions for simultaneous high power, high frequency, and high-temperature operation. GaN RF devices are primarily used for enabling wireless infrastructure for cell phones, radio and television broadcasting, MRI machines, radar, space and satellite communications, as well as military communications. RF GaN technology is also suitable for 5G or advanced 4G systems, as it works at higher frequency ranges.
RF GaN Market — Growth Trajectory
GaN-On-SiC
GaN-On-Silicon
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How this market is segmented
- Type Type is broken down into: GaN-On-SiC, GaN-On-Silicon, GaN-On-Diamond.
- Application Application is broken down into: IT & Telecommunication, Aerospace, Military & Defense, Others.
Geographic Analysis
Regional market breakdown
- Asia Pacific Asia Pacific market size reached $74.75M in 2017 and is projected to reach $248.08M by 2023, growing at a CAGR of 22.1%.
- Europe Europe market size reached $113.36M in 2017 and is projected to reach $343.81M by 2023, growing at a CAGR of 20.3%.
- Rest of the World Rest of the World market size reached $62.57M in 2017 and is projected to reach $178.12M by 2023, growing at a CAGR of 19.0%.
- North America North America market size reached $164.64M in 2017 and is projected to reach $525.44M by 2023, growing at a CAGR of 21.3%.
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RF GaN Market — How We Researched This Market
This report applies a rigorous multi-stage research process combining primary interviews, secondary data sources, and bottom-up market modelling to ensure accuracy and completeness across all segments and geographies.
Base Year
2017
Historical Period
2017 – 2017
Forecast Period
2017 – 2023
Primary Interviews
150+
Research Process
Historical data (2017–2017) and forecast period (2017–2023)
1
Problem Definition
- Market scoping
- Objective setting
- Framework design
2
Secondary Research
- Literature review
- Data mining
- Trend analysis
3
Primary Research
- Expert interviews
- Field visits
- Surveys
4
Data Analysis
- Quantitative modeling
- Statistical testing
- Validation
5
Insights & Reporting
- Synthesis
- Recommendations
- Visualization
Research Depth
Our research process spans primary interviews with industry stakeholders combined with comprehensive secondary data analysis, validated through triangulation across multiple independent sources.
Historical vs. Forecast Data
Historical (observed)
Forecast (modelled)
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RF GaN Market — Competitive Analysis
Michael Porter’s five forces model gives a framework that models the global RF GaN market, which is influenced by five forces. The strategic business managers, trying to create an edge over competitive firms in the global RF GaN market can utilize this model to better comprehend the industry connection in which the firm operates. The components of each of the forces and the degree of impact of each component in the context of the global RF GaN market have been broken down and analyzed.
Quantitative Analysis
Regional Breakdown
Regional market breakdown for RF GaN Market.
Regional Market Size (USD Mn)
Market estimates by geography (2023)
USD Mn
InsightNorth America leads with $525.44M by 2023, while Asia Pacific is projected to grow fastest at a 22.1% CAGR.
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View Subscription PlansRegional Market Data
| REGION | 2017 | 2017 | 2023 | CAGR | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Pacific | $74.75M | $129.47M | $248.08M | 22.1% | 19% |
| Europe | $113.36M | $187.70M | $343.81M | 20.3% | 27% |
| Rest of the World | $62.57M | $100.57M | $178.12M | 19.0% | 14% |
| North America | $164.64M | $279.63M | $525.44M | 21.3% | 41% |
| Total | $415.32M | $697.37M | $1.30B | 20.9% | 100% |
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GaN-On-SiC
GaN-On-Silicon
GaN-On-Diamond
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Segment Market Share
- GaN-On-SiC61%
- GaN-On-Silicon32%
- GaN-On-Diamond7%
Total Market Size
$1.30B
Market by Segment (2023)
| APPLICATION | REVENUE ($B) | GROWTH RATE | MARKET PENETRATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| GaN-On-SiC | $789.11M | 20.9% | 67% |
| GaN-On-Silicon | $409.60M | 20.9% | 89% |
| GaN-On-Diamond | $96.76M | 20.9% | 89% |
* Revenue projections based on 2025 estimates. Growth rates represent CAGR 2024–2030. Market penetration indicates current adoption rate within addressable market segments.
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Analytics
RF GaN Market — Key Findings
Analytical insights on RF GaN Market covering market dynamics, competitive landscape, and strategic outlook.
Key Analytical Findings
The RF GaN Market market is projected to reach $1.30B by 2023, growing at 20.9% CAGR. The GaN-On-SiC segment holds the largest share.
Market Dynamics
RF GaN is an emerging technology for power electronics applications that require high power density RF performance. A wide range of products and services utilize RF power amplifiers in their transmitter circuitry such as wireless infrastructure for cell phones, radio and television broadcasting, MRI machines, radar, space and satellite communications, as well as military communications. Increasing adoption of energy & power applications and increased demand of RF GaN devices for IT & Telecommunication equipment are the key drivers for the market during the assessment period. However, competition from Silicon Carbide (SiC) devices restrain the market growth.
Market Drivers
The increasing demand for mobile and wireless devices is fueling the need for telecommunication equipment. In the IT & telecommunication industry, RF GaN is used in applications such as radar, satellite communication, point-to-point radio, data link, tactical data link, and broadband amplifiers. RF GaN is used in the IT & telecommunication equipment to deliver wider bandwidth, higher efficiency, and high capacities needed to execute a design. RF GaN products are majorly used in telecommunication applications in the aerospace & defense sector. With the help of RF GaN technology, NXP Semiconductors has developed various wireless applications such as HF (high frequency), VHF (very high frequency), and UHF (ultra-high frequency) radar (1–1000 MHz), S-band radar, avionics, and L-band radar.
Market Opportunities
Linearization and power efficiency in transmitting front-end signals of RF power amplifiers is one such inconsistency that requires innovative solutions for future wireless mobile systems. The major requirement of system design is spectral efficiency of available bandwidth which has led the manufacturers to make use of non-constant envelope modulation (NoCEM) schemes. Techniques such as feed-forward, envelope elimination and restoration, Cartesian feedback and predistortion are used in order to provide significant linearity improvements over wide bandwidths. Feed-forward linearization is widely used in cellular base stations and digital transmitters.
Error vector magnitude (EVM) modulation combined with a non-linear power amplifier and linearization circuit model would prove effective in evaluating, designing, and specifying transmit front-end systems, operating with NoCEM signal structures
Market Restraints
Both SiC and gallium nitride (GaN) exhibit properties that are significantly superior to Si for RF and switching power devices. The high critical field of both SiC and GaN allows electronic devices to operate at lower leakage currents and higher voltages. SiC has higher electron mobility than Si, whereas GaN operates on even higher mobility than SiC; hence, GaN is preferred for devices operating on very high frequencies. SiC has the highest thermal conductivity which can be combined with high critical field and wide bandgap of GaN to provide high power to electronic devices. However, the poor thermal conductivity of GaN makes heat management a challenge.
According to Microsemi PPG, GaN on SiC wafers are ~20% more expensive as compared to SiC/SiC wafer. Hence, GaN devices compete with SiC devices in terms of material properties and cost which can limit the growth of the RF GaN market during the forecast period
Strategic Outlook and Future Directions
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Market Value by Segment (2023)
Value (USD Mn)
GaN-On-SiC
GaN-On-Silicon
GaN-On-Diamond
Companies
Key companies profiled in RF GaN Market
Profiles of 107 companies operating in the RF GaN Market market, including revenue, employee count, and market positioning where available.
Showing 107 of 107 companies
Aethercomm
Aethercomm Inc.
Semiconductor
Company Headquarters: US Founded: 1999 Workforce: ~ 125 Company Working: Aethercomm Inc. designs and manufactures high power RF amplifiers, subsystems, and systems for radars, electronic warfare, communication systems, test and measurement systems and any other system that requires high power in a robust and compact package. Aethercomm’s products are combat proven and are able to operate in the harshest terrestrial environments. Aethercomm is housed in a state-of-the-art, 50,000 square feet facility to carry out all company operations. Aethercomm's product lines include the following products—high power RF and microwave linear amplifier modules , high power broadband RF and microwave amplifier modules , high power pulsed RF and microwave amplifier modules, high power RF and microwave subsystems, high power RF and microwave systems.
RevenueN/A
Employees125
Market CapN/A
Founded1998
US
Cree Inc.
Cree Inc.
Semiconductor
Company Headquarters: US Founded: 1987 Workforce: ~45,468 Company Working: Cree, Inc. operates as an innovator of lighting-class light emitting diode (LED) products, lighting products, and semiconductor products for power and radio-frequency (RF) applications. It operates through the following segments: Wolfspeed, LED Products, and Lighting Products. The Wolfspeed segment consist of silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) based components, power devices. The LED products segment includes LED chips, LED components, and SiC materials. The lighting products segment consists of LED lighting systems and bulbs for commercial, industrial, and consumer markets. The power and RF products segment include power and RF devices.
Revenue$0.0B
Employees45,468
Market CapN/A
Founded1986
US
ROHM Compa
ROHM Company Ltd
Semiconductor
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Revenue$1.7B
Employees10,000
Market CapN/A
Founded1957
Japan
ST Microel
ST Microelectronics NV
Semiconductor
Company Headquarters: Switzerland Founded: 1987 Workforce: ~45,468 Company Working: ST Microelectronics N.V. along with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, manufactures, and markets a wide range of semiconductor products including standard and discrete components, application-specific integrated circuits, semi-custom and full-custom devices and application specific standard products for digital, analog and mix-signal applications. The company operates in the following business segments: automotive and discrete group (ADG), analog MEMS and sensors group (AMS), microcontrollers and digital ICs group (MDG), and others. The analog MEMS and sensors group (AMS) develops a broad range of power, smart power and analog ICs for various markets related to smart grid, cloud computing, automation, portable, and power conversion. This segment also offers a wide product range of imaging solutions based on ST’s proprietary differentiated technologies such as Flight Sense. The ST imaging solutions provide both specialized components developed for dedicated customer systems, illumination systems, and full optical sense solutions targeting multiple customers. The company operates through EMEA (Europe, the Middle East, and Africa), the Americas, and Asia-Pacific regions.
Revenue$3.5B
Employees45,468
Market CapN/A
Founded1986
Switzerland
NXP SEMICO
NXP SEMICONDUCTORS
Energy & Power
Company Headquarters: Eindhoven, Netherlands Founded: 1953 Workforce: ~31,000 Company Working: NXP Semiconductors is one of leading companies offering electronics products for security, identification, automotive, networking, radio frequency, analog signal, and power management expertise. It specializes in connectivity solutions for embedded applications. The company drives innovation in the secure connected vehicle, end-to-end security and privacy for smart connected solutions markets. It operates through three business divisions, namely automotive, industrial, and IoT solutions. It offers new programmable packages and materials, such as GaN and SiC for power devices under automotive and Industrial segment. It provides leading high-performance mixed signal (HPS) and standard product signals (SP) solutions that provide intellectual property, deep application knowledge, process technology, and manufacturing expertise in the domains of cryptography—security, high-speed interface, radio frequency (RF), mixed-signal analog digital (mixed A/D), power management, digital signal processing, and embedded system design. NXP Semiconductors engage with leading global original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and sell products in all major geographic regions. NXP Semiconductors has 15 big R&D centres, across the globe, focusing on developing complex micro controller used in automotive industry, mainly in electric cars NXP Semiconductors has business worldwide across the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East with its biggest R&D centre in India.
Revenue$0.0B
Employees31,000
Market CapN/A
Founded1952
Eindhoven, Netherlands
Raytheon C
Raytheon Company
Aerospace
Company Headquarters: Waltham, Massachusetts, US Founded: 1922 Workforce: ~60,000 Company Working: Raytheon Company develops combined products, services, and solutions for defense and other government sectors worldwide. It operates through five segments, namely integrated defense systems (IDS), intelligence, information, and services (IIS), missile systems (MS), space and airborne systems (SAS), and force point. The IDS segment provides integrated airborne and missile systems; land and sea-based radar solutions; control, computers, communications, cyber, and intelligence solutions; and ship electronic systems. The IIS segment provides a number of technical and professional services, such as intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, navigation, cybersecurity, analytics, training, logistics, mission support, and air traffic management systems. The SAS segment offers secure sensor solutions, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems (ISRS), electronic warfare systems, space systems, and integrated communication systems. It assists the US Department of Defense (DOD), the US Intelligence Community, the US Armed Forces, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Homeland Security, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and other international customers.
Revenue$23.3B
Employees60,000
Market CapN/A
Founded1921
Waltham, Massachusetts, US
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