Small Cell Power Amplifier Market - Size, Industry Share, Growth Trends and Forecasts (2023 - 2030)

By Type :

Based on the type, the market is segregated into 27.5 dB, 32 dB, 36 dB, and 39 dB. The 36 dB segment accounted for the largest revenue share in the year 2022. Power amplifiers with 36 dB amplification level are designed to operate at multiple frequency bands to enhance the network coverage in areas with high signal losses obstacles. Moreover, 36 dB power amplifiers offer high linearity to prevent signal distortion and maintain signal integrity. For instance, in February 2023, iCana Limited launched RF front-end reference design for indoor small cells called 5G NR FR1 featuring 37/16 dB gain capacity for 5G applications. Furthermore, the thermal path is separated from electrical connection path to provide enhanced thermal dissipation, resulting in market growth.

The 39 dB segment is anticipated to emerge as the fastest-growing segment during the forecast period. 39 dB power amplifiers possess ultra-high gain capacity to enhance the coverage area of small cells. Consequently, 39 dB power amplifiers are well-suited for wireless communications infrastructure. Moreover, the efficient power consumption capabilities of 39 dB power amplifiers are accelerating the growth of the market. Power amplifiers with 39 dB amplification level are designed to consume less power while producing high network performance in densely populated areas.

By Category :

Based on the category, the market is trifurcated into femtocell, picocell, and microcell. Microcell segment accounted for the largest revenue share of 45.0% in the year 2022. Microcells are the most powerful small cells deployed on utility poles, streetlights, and on the side of buildings. Microcells have the capability to support up to 200 devices at the same time providing network coverage over longer distances. Moreover, microcells require fiber, wired, or microwave backhaul provide reliable connectivity in challenging populated areas. Consequently, the application of microcells in urban environments is propelling the growth of the market.

The femtocell segment is anticipated to witness the fastest CAGR growth during the forecast period. Femtocells are the smallest power amplifiers usually deployed for indoor environments. Femtocells are designed to be used inside homes and small businesses to improve indoor cellular connectivity. Femtocell coverage ranges from 30 to 165 feet (10-50 meters) and has the capability to support 8 to 16 devices. For instance, in October 2021, Nokia and TPG Telecom deployed 5G femtocell featuring unique modular 4G/5G Smart Node to provide superior indoor 5G coverage. Thus, the increasing adoption of connected devices in indoor environments is accelerating market growth.

By Application :

Based on the application, the market is segmented into small cell base station, datacards with terminal, power amplifiers drivers, wideband instrumentation, and others. The small cell base station segment accounted for the largest revenue share in the year 2022. Small cell power amplifiers play a crucial role in amplifying the signals generated by base stations. As a result, power amplifiers increase the power level of the signals to ensure that the signals reach a wider coverage area and penetrate the obstacles effectively. For instance, in June 2023, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation launched gallium nitride power amplifier with frequency of 3,400MHz supporting 4G, 5G and beyond 5G/6G communication systems in single base station. Moreover, small cell power amplifiers are designed to optimize the energy consumption by base stations to minimize the operational costs of small cell base stations thereby contributing to the growth of the market.

The datacards with terminal segment is projected to register the fastest CAGR growth during the forecast period. Datacards with terminals are the devices that provide wireless connectivity to consumer electronics devices. Datacards with terminal includes dongles or datacards used in laptops, tablets, IoT devices and other portable devices. Consequently, small cell power amplifiers are integrated with datacards to provide reliable wireless connection to the devices. Therefore, the increasing adoption of portable electronic devices is propelling the growth of the market.

By Region :

The regional segment includes North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and Latin America.

North America accounted for the largest revenue share of USD 2,571.60 million in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 12,204.63 million in 2030, registering a CAGR of 21.9% during the forecast period. Additionally, in the region, U.S. accounted for the largest revenue share of 64.45% in the year 2022. North America has a high mobile data consumption rate due to the widespread adoption of consumer electronics devices such as smartphones, laptops, and tablets. The surge in mobile data traffic requires small cell power amplifiers to provide enhanced coverage and network capacity. Moreover, the increasing adoption of IoT-enabled devices in North America is accelerating the growth of the market. Small cell power amplifiers play a crucial role in establishing efficient communication systems between the IoT devices. Moreover, the rising demand for high-data transfer speeds for communication, entertainment, and professional purposes in the region is driving the growth of the market.

The Asia-Pacific region is anticipated to grow at the fastest CAGR of 22.1% during the forecast period, 2023-30. The vast telecommunication industry in the Asia-Pacific region is driving the growth of the market. The telecommunication industry in the region is increasingly deploying small cell power amplifiers to support 5G networks. For instance, in April 2023, iCana Limited collaborated with Picocom for the development of 5G Open RAN small cell radio unit reference platform to support wireless communication systems. Moreover, the rising government initiatives to promote the adoption of 5G cellular networks is propelling the growth of the regional market.