PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1831929
PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1831929
The global envelope tracking chips market size reached USD 2,396.6 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 4,906.2 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 7.46% during 2025-2033. The rising energy efficiency demands, proliferation of 4G LTE and 5G networks, rapid growth in wearable technology, and expansion of IoT and smart home devices are proliferating the market growth.
Growing Automotive Industry
The growing automotive sector is significantly driving the envelope tracking chips market. There has been an increasing shift towards electric vehicles owing to rising government initiatives. For instance, according to IEA, in 2023, about 14 million new electric cars were registered globally, bringing the total number on the road to 40 million. Electric vehicle sales in 2023 were 3.5 million greater than in 2022, representing a 35% year-on-year growth. In automotive applications, envelope tracking (ET) technology helps optimize power consumption by dynamically adjusting the voltage supply to RF power amplifiers based on signal characteristics. This efficiency is crucial for extending battery life in electric vehicles (EVs) and improving overall energy efficiency in conventional vehicles. These factors are further contributing to the envelope tracking chips market share.
Adoption of Wearable Devices
The adoption of wearable technology is one of the prominent factors propelling the Envelope Tracking Chips (ETC) market growth. For instance, according to IMARC, the global wearable technology market size reached US$ 64.2 Billion in 2023. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 192.2 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 12.6% during 2024-2032. Also, according to an article published by Vicert, as of 2020, 30% of American adults are using wearable technology for healthcare. These devices, including smartwatches and healthcare monitors, require extended battery life to enhance user convenience and usability. ETC enables wearable devices to optimize power consumption by dynamically adjusting voltage levels based on real-time usage patterns, thereby extending battery life. These factors are further positively influencing the envelope tracking chips market forecast.
Proliferation of 5G Technology
The proliferation of 5G technology is driving the Envelope Tracking Chips (ETC) market demand. There has been a significant increase in the number of 5G users. For instance, in 2022, around one-tenth of all global connections used 5G technology, with this figure expected to exceed one-half by the end of the decade. As of 2023, about one-third of service providers in the Middle East and Africa offered 5G FWA. ETC can optimize power usage in 5G base stations, smartphones, and other connected devices, supporting the expansion of 5G technology globally, and thereby boosting the envelope tracking chips systems market revenue.
Envelope tracking chips are used in RF power amplifiers (PAs) within base stations and mobile devices to optimize power efficiency in cellular communications. This optimization is critical for supporting higher data rates and increasing network capacity without compromising battery life in mobile devices. Moreover, envelope tracking chips enable efficient power management in RF front-end modules of devices supporting wireless communication standards like Wi-Fi (e.g., 802.11ac, 802.11ax) and Bluetooth. This improves battery life and enhances the range and reliability of wireless connectivity. Furthermore, envelope tracking chips are used in satellite communication terminals to optimize the efficiency of power amplifiers, especially in mobile satellite terminals and ground stations. This improves the reliability and cost-effectiveness of satellite communications systems.
Smartphones and wearable devices require efficient power management to extend battery life. ET technology dynamically adjusts the voltage supply to RF power amplifiers based on the signal's amplitude, ensuring that the device operates at the minimum required power level. This optimization significantly reduces power consumption during voice calls, data transmissions, and other wireless activities, thereby prolonging battery life between charges.
ET chips are widely used in consumer electronics including smartphones to enhance battery life by dynamically adjusting the voltage supplied to RF power amplifiers (PAs). While ET technology is essential in satellite communications for optimizing the efficiency of RF power amplifiers. Moreover, the automotive sector utilizes ET chips to optimize power efficiency in RF systems used for vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communications. Furthermore, ET chips are critical in telecommunications infrastructure for optimizing RF power amplifiers in base stations and mobile devices. They ensure efficient power usage, enhance signal quality, and support higher data throughput in LTE and 5G networks.
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North America (the United States and Canada); Europe (Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia and others); Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and others); Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and others); and the Middle East and Africa.
North American countries are significant contributors to the global ET chips market, driven by the presence of leading semiconductor manufacturers, high adoption of advanced technologies in consumer electronics, automotive, and telecommunications sectors. Moreover, European countries are prominent in automotive manufacturing and telecommunications infrastructure development, influencing the demand for ET chips. Apart from this, Asia-Pacific dominates the global semiconductor market and is a major manufacturing hub for consumer electronics, smartphones, and automotive components.
The market research report has provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Detailed profiles of all major market companies have also been provided. Some of the key players in the market include: