Migration from sub-6 GHz 5G to mmWave 5G to 6G
As sub-6 GHz 5G is the most deployed 5G frequency band to date, low-loss materials used in sub-6 GHz applications will account for approximately three minutes of the 5G market by revenue in 2024, according to IDTechEx estimates. 2. Sub-6 GHz applications with performance requirements only slightly higher than 4G can be effectively addressed by existing low-loss materials such as epoxy-based FR-4 and BT.
However, the leap in performance from sub-6 GHz to mmWave 5G requires dielectric materials with even lower dielectric losses than existing materials. This creates opportunities for material innovation to replace existing materials in this market. Organic materials such as PI, PTFE, and PPE offer a good balance of dielectric performance, cost, and manufacturability. On the other hand, inorganic materials such as glass and his LTCC (low temperature co-fired ceramic) offer the opportunity to create highly integrated and miniaturized components. The respective strengths of these low-loss materials for 5G applications should be considered to confirm their suitability for key applications such as smartphones, customer premises equipment, and base stations.
With the impending introduction of 6G, which is expected to include sub-THz bands (100-300 GHz) in the frequency spectrum, innovation continues to explore ultra-low loss materials that will enable this next generation of communications. In its new report, 5G and 6G Low Loss Materials 2024-2034: Market, Trends and Forecasts, IDTechEx takes a comprehensive look at all these different approaches in 5G and 6G low loss materials, and explores how innovation is shaping the industry. We understand what can be achieved. The market size will grow rapidly by 2034.
Market forecast for low-loss materials for 5G and 6G
IDTechEx’s latest report “Low Loss Materials for 5G and 6G 2024-2034: Markets, Trends and Forecasts”, Examine the technological developments and market trends driving the growth of the low-loss materials market for next-generation communications. IDTechEx analyzes the future of low-loss materials for 5G, carefully segmenting the market by frequency (sub-6 GHz vs. mmWave), six material types, and three application areas (smartphones, infrastructure, and CPE). We forecast revenue and area demand and offer 60 different products. prediction line. For more information on low-loss materials for 5G and 6G, including material benchmarking studies, player analysis, market drivers and barriers, and a detailed 10-year market forecast, please visit www.IDTechEx.com/LowLossMats. A sample page is available for download.
For the complete portfolio of 5G-related research available from IDTechEx, please visit www.IDTechEx.com/Research/5G.
Upcoming free webinars to attend
The upward trajectory of low-loss materials for future telecommunications
Sona Dadhania, Senior Technology Analyst at IDTechEx and author of this article, will be hosting a free-to-attend webinar on this topic. Thursday, February 15, 2024 – The upward trajectory of low-loss materials for future telecommunications.
In this webinar, IDTechEx will:
- Identifying key factors influencing the demand for low-loss materials in 5G deployments
- Consider key types of low-loss materials for 5G
- Explore trends influencing the development of low-loss materials for 6G
- IDTechEx’s market outlook for the industry.
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