Software defined radio is a radio communication in which components are implemented in hardware instead by means of software. The global software defined radio market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 12.5% during forecast period 2016-2023. Software defined radio market for communication is a type of technology that can be deployed in homeland security systems, battlefield radios and in cellular base stations. The market provides the flexibility to change the modulation schemes, filters, and error correction algorithms by correcting software performing in the processor. This technology allows software radio access network (RAN) solutions, which enable cellular operators to support multiple standards on single hardware platform. Demand for mobility factor is anticipated to drive the software defined radio market. Some of the major factors contributing towards the growth of global software defined radio market are as follows:
- Network interoperability spectrum re-use
- Compatible devices with future standards
- Ubiquitous connectivity
- Reduced cost of end products and services
The software defined radio technology market faces challenges related to unsuited communication systems by updating the radio systems with new procedures, functions, and standards. Increasing demand for effective communication systems is a major factor driving the growth of this market. The software defined radio market for communication serves a wide range of industry verticals ranging from very small consumer electronic devices to large telecommunication infrastructure equipment.
Source: OBRC Analysis
The global software defined market is segmented into, component and application. Component segment is further segmented into:
- Field programmable gate array
- Digital signal processor
- General purpose processor
- Programmable system on chip
- Amplifier
- Software
Global software defined radio market by application is further segmented into:
- Defense
- Telecommunication infrastructure
- Short range communication
- Positioning
- Transportation
- Public safety/civilian government
The revenue for the above application segment are specific to the global software defined radio market. However, the total revenue of these application in general has been excluded from the scope of the report. Also, the total market revenue has been calculated by summing up component and type segment. However, the component segment include software segment and excluded hardware segment.
Geographically, the global software defined radio market is segmented into:
- North America (U.S. & Canada)
- Asia Pacific (China, India, Japan, RoAPAC)
- Europe (UK, France, Germany, RoE)
- Rest of World
North America holds the largest market share and dominates the global software defined radio market followed by Asia pacific. Growth in North American market is majorly driven by increasing technological advancements, along with the contribution of key players. The increasing demand for secure and reliable communication devices for the civilian and defense applications has raised the demand for software defined radio market for communication. The force of the software defined radio technology affects the electronic component manufacturers, handset manufacturers, OEM suppliers, end-users and network operators. Various projects have been started for the development of software defined radio such as the European Secure Software Defined Radio (ESSOR), speak easy radio program, and US Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) program. JTRS program is responsible for escalating usage of defined radio communication in tactical military communication.
The global software defined radio market is segmented into component and application. On the basis of component, the market is further segmented into field programmable gate array, digital signal processor, and general-purpose processor, programmable system on chip, amplifier and software. The software sub segment is further segmented into common object request broker architecture, software communications architecture, real time operating systems and development tools. Similarly, based on application the market is segmented into military, telecommunication infrastructure, short range communication, positioning, transportation and public safety/civilian government.
The major market players of the global software defined radio market are:
- BAE SYSTEMS PLC
- DATA SOFT CORPORATION
- FLEX RADIO SYSTEMS INC.
- HARRIS CORPORATION
- OTHERS
Detailed analysis of these companies provided in this report comprises: Overview, SCOT analysis, product portfolio, strategic initiative and strategic analysis.
These companies use various strategies such as merger & acquisition, collaboration, partnership and product launching. For example: On November, 2016, DataSoft specializes in low-power small form-factor wireless solutions involving SDRs, introduces the SideBridge-Icom, it operates over Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and can provide secure wireless communication through AES-128 bit encryption.
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Key findings of the global software defined radio market.
- Network interoperability and spectrum reuse are enhancing the growth in global software defined radio market.
- North America has the largest market share in 2015.
- Defense segment of the application segment is dominating the global software defined radio market.
- Product launch is the key strategy adopted by the various market players of global software defined radio market.
- Commercial sector of application segment is the major segment with rising telecommunication industry.