RF Interconnect Global Market Report 2026

RF interconnect is a crucial component designed to establish a complete path for connecting a group of devices and facilitating the transfer of signals across significant distances. It finds application in various electronic products where the quality of signal transmission is paramount, especially in scenarios involving high-speed digital transmissions.

The main types of RF interconnect include RF cable, RF cable assembly, RF coaxial adapter, and RF connector. RF cable refers to a coaxial cable primarily used for transmitting TV channels from an antenna or cable company. These interconnect components operate across various frequency ranges, including up to 6 GHz, up to 50 GHz, and above 50 GHz. They are utilized by diverse end-users such as those in construction, aerospace and defense, oil and gas, IT and telecommunication, consumer electronics, power transmission and distribution, manufacturing, and automotive 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.

Tariffs have influenced the rf interconnect market by increasing prices for imported copper, specialty alloys, precision connectors, and high-frequency cable assemblies used across telecommunications, aerospace, and manufacturing sectors. Regions with large-scale production and consumption, including North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, are experiencing higher component costs and extended sourcing lead times. On the positive side, tariffs are driving domestic manufacturing investments, strengthening regional supply chains, and stimulating innovation in robust, cost-efficient rf interconnect technologies tailored for next-generation communication networks.

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The rf interconnect market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $33.93 billion in 2025 to $36.7 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to historical deployment in telecom base stations, growth in rf connector adoption for aerospace systems, expansion of consumer electronics requiring rf links, use in oil and gas communication systems, early adoption of high-frequency adapters.

The rf interconnect market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $49.94 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.0%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for 5g and high-frequency networks, increasing automotive connectivity integration, expansion of data centers and cloud infrastructure, rising adoption of ruggedized rf interconnects in defense, growing need for low-loss cables in high-speed applications. Major trends in the forecast period include integration of high-speed digital connectivity, adoption of IoT-optimized rf transmission systems, expansion of automated precision manufacturing for rf components, development of autonomous communication hardware, advancement of AI-enhanced signal optimization technologies.

The increase in the number of IoT devices is expected to drive demand for the RF interconnect market during the forecast period. IoT devices are physical objects equipped with sensors, software, and connectivity capabilities that enable them to collect and exchange data with other devices and systems over the Internet. The rapid growth of IoT and connected devices across industries creates opportunities for RF interconnect providers to supply solutions that support seamless wireless connectivity and data transfer in smart homes, industrial automation, healthcare, and other IoT applications. For example, according to McKinsey & Company, a U.S.-based management consulting firm, the global number of IoT-connected devices is projected to reach 43 billion by 2023, nearly tripling from 2018. Additionally, according to DataProt, an independent cybersecurity review platform, the number of active IoT devices is expected to surpass 25.4 billion by 2030, with 152,200 IoT devices connecting to the Internet every minute by 2025. Therefore, the rising number of IoT devices is expected to serve as a major driver for the RF interconnect market.

Major companies in the market are introducing technological advancements, such as thin film process technology, to maintain their competitive position. Thin film process technology involves depositing and patterning extremely thin layers of materials onto a substrate and is widely used in semiconductor and electronic device manufacturing. For instance, in November 2023, KYOCERA AVX, a U.S.-based advanced electronic components manufacturer, launched the HP Series miniature high-pass thin-film filters. These products feature multilayer integrated thin-film technology for rapid adjustment of RF parameters and customized filter development, a compact footprint (2.03 X 1.55 X 0.8 mm) with rugged, low-profile construction suited for automated assembly, and excellent electrical performance, including low insertion loss, sharp roll-off, and high-temperature stability ranging from -40 °C to +85 °C.

In July 2025, Amphenol Corporation, a U.S.-based provider of interconnect solutions including RF, microwave, and fiber-optic connectors, cables, and assemblies, acquired Narda-MITEQ for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to strengthen Amphenol's RF interconnect portfolio and enhance its capabilities in high-performance RF and microwave components for defense, satellite communications, and electronic warfare applications. Narda-MITEQ is a U.S.-based supplier of advanced RF and microwave components and subsystems, including amplifiers, filters, frequency converters, and other solutions used in aerospace, defense, and satellite systems.

Major companies operating in the rf interconnect market are Amphenol Corporation, Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions, Corning Incorporated, Delta Electronics Inc., Ducommun Incorporated, ETL Systems Limited, Flann Microwave Limited, HUBER + SUHNER AG, Jupiter Microwave Components Inc., Quantic Electronics Inc., Radiall S.A., Samtec Inc., Smiths Interconnect Inc., W. L. Gore & Associates Inc., Laird Technologies Inc., L-Com Inc., Molex LLC, MURATA MANUFACTURING CO. LTD., NXP Semiconductors N.V., Omni Spectra Inc., Pasternack Enterprises Inc., RF Specialties Inc., Spectrum Control, SPINNER GmbH, US Microwave, VIKING INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD., Bel Fuse Inc., Hirose Electric Co. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the RF interconnect market in 2025. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the RF interconnect market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the rf interconnect market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the rf interconnect market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The RF interconnect market consists of sales of microstrip transmission lines, and waveguides with RF connectors, and attenuators. 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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• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: RF Cable; RF Cable Assembly; RF Coaxial Adapter; RF Connector
• 2) By Frequency: Up To 6GHz; Up To 50 GHz; Above 50 GHz
• 3) By End-User: Construction; Aerospace And Defense; Oil And Gas; IT And Telecommunication; Consumer Electronics; Power Transmission And Distribution; Manufacturing; Automotive
• Subsegments:
• 1) By RF Cable: Flexible RF Cables; Semi-Rigid RF Cables; Low-Loss RF Cables
• 2) By RF Cable Assembly: Custom Cable Assemblies; Standard Cable Assemblies
• 3) By RF Coaxial Adapter: Straight Adapters; Right-Angle Adapters; Power Dividers
• 4) By RF Connector: SMA Connectors; N-Type Connectors; BNC Connectors; TNC Connectors; F-Type Connectors
• Companies Mentioned: Amphenol Corporation; Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions; Corning Incorporated; Delta Electronics Inc.; Ducommun Incorporated; ETL Systems Limited; Flann Microwave Limited; HUBER + SUHNER AG; Jupiter Microwave Components Inc.; Quantic Electronics Inc.; Radiall S.A.; Samtec Inc.; Smiths Interconnect Inc.; W. L. Gore & Associates Inc.; Laird Technologies Inc.; L-Com Inc.; Molex LLC; MURATA MANUFACTURING CO. LTD.; NXP Semiconductors N.V.; Omni Spectra Inc.; Pasternack Enterprises Inc.; RF Specialties Inc.; Spectrum Control; SPINNER GmbH; US Microwave; VIKING INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD.; Bel Fuse Inc.; Hirose Electric Co. Ltd.
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
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