PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1849621
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1849621
An integrated microwave assembly (IMA) is a high-frequency electronic module that combines several RF and microwave components-such as amplifiers, filters, mixers, and switches-into a single unit. IMAs are commonly used in radar, communication, and electronic warfare systems, offering enhanced performance, reduced size, and improved reliability. These assemblies are typically custom-designed to meet the specific needs of the application, ensuring optimal efficiency and signal integrity.
The main products in integrated microwave assemblies include amplifiers, filters, mixers, oscillators, and switches. Amplifiers in these systems work to boost the power of microwave signals while preserving signal integrity, enabling efficient transmission and reception for applications such as radar, communications, and electronic warfare. These amplifiers utilize technologies such as silicon germanium (SiGe), gallium arsenide (GaAs), indium phosphide (InP), and gallium nitride (GaN), and support frequencies in bands such as ku-band, ka-band, x-band, c-band, l-band, and s-band. The key end-users for these assemblies are military and defense, communication, and avionics industries.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
The sharp rise in U.S. tariffs and the ensuing trade tensions in spring 2025 are having a significant impact on the information technology sector, especially in hardware manufacturing, data infrastructure, and software deployment. Increased duties on imported semiconductors, circuit boards, and networking equipment have driven up production and operating costs for tech companies, cloud service providers, and data centers. Firms that depend on globally sourced components for laptops, servers, and consumer electronics are grappling with extended lead times and mounting pricing pressures. At the same time, tariffs on specialized software and retaliatory actions by key international markets have disrupted global IT supply chains and dampened foreign demand for U.S.-made technologies. In response, the sector is ramping up investments in domestic chip production, broadening its supplier network, and leveraging AI-powered automation to improve resilience and manage costs more effectively.
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The integrated microwave assembly market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.8 billion in 2024 to $1.94 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing defense spending, rising demand for radar systems, growth in satellite communication, miniaturization of microwave components, and increased adoption in test and measurement.
The integrated microwave assembly market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.59 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for 5G infrastructure, increasing adoption in autonomous vehicles, rising need for high-frequency radar, increasing focus on cybersecurity applications, and growth in unmanned aerial vehicles. Major trends in the forecast period include a shift towards compact and lightweight designs, increasing use of gallium nitride technology, rising adoption of artificial intelligence in signal processing, a growing focus on multi-functionality, and increased demand for SOSA-compliant solutions.
The forecast of 7.6% growth over the next five years reflects a slight reduction of 0.1% from the previous projection. This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. Tariffs on microwave components and RF modules from Asian manufacturers could lead to higher production costs for integrated microwave assemblies used in defense and aerospace. The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.
The increasing demand for wireless communication is expected to drive the growth of the integrated microwave assembly market. Wireless communication allows the transmission of data, voice, and video signals without the need for physical cables or wires. Several factors are contributing to the rising demand, including the widespread use of mobile devices, the expansion of 5G networks, the rapid growth of the Internet of Things (IoT), and the increase in remote work. Integrated microwave assemblies play a crucial role in wireless communication by enabling high-frequency signal processing, enhancing connectivity, and ensuring reliable performance in advanced telecommunications networks. For example, in July 2023, a report by the Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Association (CTIA) revealed that wireless data demand in the U.S. saw a significant surge in 2022, with networks handling over 73.7 trillion megabytes of traffic, marking a 38% increase from 2021. As a result, the demand for wireless communication is driving the growth of the integrated microwave assembly market.
Key players in the integrated microwave assembly market are focusing on developing innovative solutions such as mmWave microwave assemblies to support the evolving needs of electronic warfare (EW), mmWave, and defense applications. These solutions involve integrating components and antennas operating in the 30 GHz to 300 GHz frequency range, utilizing advanced techniques to achieve compact designs, high performance, and efficient manufacturing for applications such as 5G and radar systems. In July 2024, Crane Aerospace & Electronics, a U.S.-based provider of systems and components for aerospace and defense, launched its mmW-Integrated Microwave Assemblies (mmW-IMA) product line. This line includes frequency converters and synthesizers operating within the 2-18 GHz and 18-40 GHz ranges, with outputs reaching up to 22 GHz and 29/43.56 GHz. These assemblies are designed to meet sensor open systems architecture (SOSA) standards and ensure seamless integration into modern defense and aerospace platforms. With an EAR99 classification to facilitate international export and customizable options, this launch strengthens Crane A&E's position in the high-performance microwave solutions market for defense, aerospace, and space applications.
In January 2022, Narda-MITEQ, a U.S.-based manufacturer of microwave components, acquired Intelligent RF Solutions, LLC, for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition strengthens Narda-MITEQ's portfolio with advanced solutions for SIGINT, ELINT, and EW applications, enhancing its market presence, technology development, and customer relationships. By integrating iRF's specialized capabilities, Narda-MITEQ aims to drive long-term growth in the defense and intelligence sectors. Intelligent RF Solutions is a U.S.-based company that provides advanced radio frequency (RF) and microwave technology for applications in aerospace, defense, and telecommunications.
Major players in the integrated microwave assembly market are Sumitomo Electric Industries, BAE Systems, Thales Group, L3Harris Technologies, NXP Semiconductors, Analog Devices, Skyworks Solutions, Teledyne Technologies, Qorvo, Rohde & Schwarz, TTM Technologies, Mercury Systems, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc., Anritsu, Crane Aerospace & Electronics, CPI International, MACOM, National Instruments Corporation, K&L Microwave, Narda-MITEQ, Erzia, MtronPT, and Wenzel Associates Inc.
North America was the largest region in the integrated microwave assembly market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in integrated microwave assembly report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the integrated microwave assembly market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The integrated microwave assembly market consists of sales of products such as frequency synthesizers, transceivers, upconverters, downconverters, power dividers, phase shifters, attenuators, detectors, and duplexers. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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