Frequency Synthesizer Market Trends

Frequency Synthesizers Market Overview

The global frequency synthesizers market has been expected to increase at a CAGR of 6.49%, with a value of USD 2.11 Billion over 2022-2030.

The global frequency synthesizers are virtual devices with applications in various sectors like research and measurement, military and aerospace and telecommunications. The key features of these devices are high signal clarity, low phase noise, high switching speed and wide output frequency range. It is expected that the demand will be driven by wireless communications, aerospace and defense, automotive industries, and new technologies like 5G. The availability of RF capable ICs and chips and an increase in the adoption of mobile phones have contributed to significant growth of the market. The reduced factor of the RF capable ICs and chips easily enable integration. The wider adoption of mobile phones directly relates to the wider outreach of the telecommunications sector, where frequency synthesizers are the key components.

The analogue frequency synthesizers are expected to hold the largest share and dominate the frequency synthesizer market. The comparatively enhanced signal clarity than that of digital type synthesizers and better phase noise performance is expected to contribute toward more popular adoption of the analogue frequency synthesizers in the market. The industry also demands more complex waveforms, ranging from traditional analogue modulation to complex vector formats like IQ modulations. A shift in market requirements towards higher operating frequencies and the wider modulation bandwidths is expected due to new technologies like 5G and the next generation of wireless cellular technology.

Frequency synthesizing technology finds its applications in aerospace and defense, telecommunication, and research & measurement industries. The increasing usage of frequency synthesizers in mobile phone technology and the increased applications in several industries are key driving factors propelling the technology's market growth.

In the aerospace industry, frequency synthesizers generate various frequencies required to communicate in space. In mobile phones, it is used to produce different frequency ranges as per the location to enable users to communicate at the remote location. 

• On May 16, 2023, Quantic Wenzel, a Quantic Electronics company and provider of crystal oscillators, frequency sources, and integrated microwave assemblies, announced the completion of delivery of a space-qualified frequency synthesizer assembly to NASA for its Europa Clipper Mission. Wenzel's RF engineers are known for their ability to solve unique frequency reference and timing challenges for space applications. Europa is a moon demonstrating the possibility of an ocean of liquid, suitable for life water, beneath its icy crust. The Europa Clipper mission will support instruments to investigate whether the water conditions suit life. 

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Market Dynamics:

Market Growth

The expected CAGR of the market is 6.49%, and it is expecting a market value of USD 2.11 Billion by the end of 2030. The Frequency Synthesizer Market is expecting significant growth in the upcoming years. The change is attributed to various factors involved.

Market Drivers

Various factors that drive the Frequency Synthesizer Market Growth include increased Frequency Synthesizer Market Demand in various end-user industries like aerospace, defense, research and management, and communications. These signals have characteristics like accuracy and stability, making them popular among multiple industries, leading to the Frequency Synthesizer Market Size increase.

Market Restraints

One of the primary restraints in the growth of the Frequency Synthesizer Market is the high cost of the modules used in the market’s research purpose. It has been hampering the development of the Frequency Synthesizer Market to a great extent.

Regulatory Implications

There are some laws and regulations that have been implemented because the signals tend to harm humans. These radiations have known to be dangerous for the eyes, skin, and even many internal organs. This is the reason there are some stringent laws and regulations by various governments and regulatory bodies. They are supposed to be handled with utmost care to make the best of these. There are numerous uses, but harmful effects tend to make it difficult for the regulatory bodies to let them work without strict laws.

With the introduction of 5G, the Frequency Synthesizer Market Share expects an even broader horizon, but the cause of concern would still prevail.

Market Segmentation Overview

• Based on the Application


• Based on Type


• Based on the Components

Frequency Synthesizer Market, Based on the Application Outlook

Based on the Application, the Frequency Synthesizer Market has the following subtypes:

• Military and aerospace


• Research and measurement


• Telecommunications

The segment that dominates the market is telecommunications which is expected to project the highest CAGR during the Frequency Synthesizer Market Forecast. The growth of the component is attributed to the increased growth in the telecommunication sector and recent advancements in the area.

Frequency Synthesizer Market, Based on the Type Outlook

Based on the Type, the Frequency Synthesizer Market has the following subcategories:

• Analog


•  Digital

Though an analog segment accounted for the largest share in 2016, the digital component is expected to grow fast and dominate the Frequency Synthesizer Market due to comparative ease of integration in using the digital Frequency Synthesizer.

Over the projected period, the analog frequency synthesizer segment will acquire the largest market share. The comparatively enhanced signal clarity than digital frequency synthesizers and better phase noise performance would contribute to the segment growth. Also, the growing demand for higher operating frequencies and more complex waveforms, like IQ modulations, and the wider modulation bandwidths led by the proliferation of 5G and advancing wireless cellular technology would boost the segment's growth. 

• On Oct.25, 2022, At the 59th AOC International Symposium & Convention, Washington DC., engineers from Analog Devices Inc. (ADI) demonstrated ADI's latest solutions for defense/aerospace and military electronics system designers, including multiple high-speed data converters and a low-jitter microwave frequency synthesizer, ADF4377. These devices form a compact and power-efficient direct RF sampling multichannel receiver platform. 

Frequency Synthesizer Market, Based on the Components Outlook

Based on the Elements, the Frequency Synthesizer Market has the following subdivisions:

• Loop filters


• Mixers


• Oscillators


• Dividers


• Phase detectors

Regional Analysis

• North America


• Asia pacific


• Europe


• Rest of the world

North America is expected to dominate the Frequency Synthesizer Market Share during the Frequency Synthesizer Market Forecast period 2017-2023. The dominance in the market is attributed to the presence of most of the major players in the region. Also, a significant investment has been made by the region in the military, telecommunications, and aerospace sectors which have contributed a lot towards the Frequency Synthesizer Market Growth.

The Asia Pacific is expected to grow at a high speed during the forecast period. This is because of the introduction of 5G frequencies in the market and the increased demand for telecommunications in almost all the countries in the region.

The Frequency Synthesizer Market in Europe is also expected to have considerable growth in the frequency synthesizer industry.

Other regions do not show much growth in the Frequency Synthesizer Market Trend.

Competitive Landscape:

The Major Players in the Frequency Synthesizer Market are Analog Devices, Inc., VIDA Products, Inc., EM Research, Inc., Ultra Electronics (Herley CTI Division), Fei-Elcom Tech, Inc., Texas Instruments Incorporated, L3 Narda-Miteq, Synergy Microwave Corporation, Mercury United Electronics Inc., Sivers IMA AB, Micro Lambda Wireless, Inc., Signalcore, Inc., National Instruments, National Instruments, and Programmed Test Sources Inc.

All these significant players in the Frequency Synthesizer Industry have been working towards bringing the latest technology in the market to ensure the products are of the best quality and available to the clients at a reasonable rate. They all have been working together to achieve the highest growth for the market. Various mergers, acquisitions, and collaborations have bought a considerable increase in the Frequency Synthesizer Market. The introduction of 5G in the market will boost the Frequency Synthesizer Market’s growth rate multiple times and welcome more investors to better the market.

Recent Development

October 2021

In October 2021, China Mobile selected the R & S SMM100A vector signal generator from Rohde & Schwarz to validate its 5G technology. The new signal source generates the 5G signals in research applications to verify the current and future 5G technologies. The project continues the long-term cooperation between China Mobile and Rohde & Schwarz China. China Mobile has equipped its research lab with the R & S SMM101A vector signal generator for the latest 5G projects.

January 2021

Rohde & Schwarz introduced the R&S SMM101A, the only vector signal generator with mmWave testing capabilities in its class.

Report Overview:

The Frequency Synthesizer Market Report has all the elements required by the organizations for the smooth running of the business. The overview of the Market has been included in the news and the effects of COVID-19 on the market. Various steps have also been mentioned to combat the losses and ensure a safe future. Also, the Frequency Synthesizer Market’s Market Dynamics that include the growth, driving factors, and factors that hamper the market’s growth have been included in the report. The regulatory implications have also been discussed in detail.

The Segmentation of the Frequency Synthesizer Market based on the Applications, Type, and Components has also been included. The market segmentation based on different regions and various key players in the market has also been mentioned in the report, along with the strategies they have been implementing that have bought them immense success. The industry experts have done Market Analysis after a thorough study. The recent developments in the market have also been made a part of the report, making the business aware of the latest technologies to implement the same for themselves for better growth.