Microwave Devices Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Microwave Devices Market Report is Segmented by Device Type (Active [Solid-State, Vacuum Electron] and Passive [Filters, Couplers, Etc. ]), Frequency Band (L and S, C and X, and More), Application (Space and Communication, Defense [Radar, EW, DEW], , Medical [Ablation, Imaging] and More), and Geography.

Microwave Devices Market Size and Share

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Microwave Devices Market Analysis by Mordor Intelligence

The microwave devices market reached a value of USD 6.93 billion in 2025 and is forecast to climb to USD 8.83 billion by 2030, reflecting a 4.92% CAGR. Gains track a mature yet durable demand profile spanning defense, satellite communications, 5G back-haul, and emerging medical therapies. Gallium nitride (GaN) power devices continue to displace legacy gallium arsenide solutions, improving power density and efficiency while trimming system footprint and cooling loads.[1]Infineon Technologies AG, “Infineon showcases first 300 mm GaN power wafer technology,” infineon.com. Ongoing defense modernization programs, highlighted by directed-energy weapon prototypes now on contract with the U.S. Department of Defense, underpin a robust baseline of high-power orders.[2]Raytheon, “Raytheon receives DEFEND program HPM prototype contract,” rtx.com. Parallel roll-outs of 5G fixed-wireless access in the E- and V-bands sustain commercial momentum even as mass-tier handset volumes soften. Medical microwave ablation platforms round out a diversified demand stack, offering hospitals faster procedures and deeper lesion penetration than radiofrequency alternatives.

Key Report Takeaways

  • By device type, active devices held 62% of the microwave devices market share in 2024, while the segment advances at a 7.57% CAGR through 2030.
  • By frequency band, V- and E-band components post the fastest growth at 5.67% CAGR to 2030.
  • By application, space and communication accounted for 47.5% of the microwave devices market size in 2024; medical applications register the highest 6.11% CAGR through 2030.
  • By geography, North America led with 38% revenue share in 2024, whereas Asia Pacific records the quickest 7.24% CAGR through 2030.

Segment Analysis

By Device Type: Active Devices Dominate Through Innovation

Active devices accounted for 62% of the microwave devices market in 2024 and advanced at a 7.57% CAGR to 2030. Size, weight, and reliability advantages are accelerating the swap from vacuum electron devices to GaN solid-state power amplifiers. The Microwave devices market size for active devices is on track to reach USD 5.3 billion by 2030. Integration trends fold beam-forming and gain-control logic into the amplifier die, enabling software-defined radio platforms. Vacuum tube products still serve ultra-high-power radar, but cede volume share as defense programs standardize on solid-state modules.

Second-level effects cascade into the passive segment, where discrete filters and couplers face pricing pressure as functions move on-chip. Medical ablation platforms prefer active solutions for millisecond-scale power modulation, reinforcing the segment’s long-term growth trajectory. Product pipelines show rising demand for 24 V and 28 V GaN devices that align with emerging 5G macro radio architectures.

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By Frequency Band: mmWave Segments Lead Growth

Ku-band held 29.4% of 2024 revenues, yet V- and E-band shipments show the strongest 5.67% CAGR through 2030. The microwave devices market size for V- and E-band components is projected to exceed USD 2.1 billion by the end of the forecast period. Space constellations exploit the bands’ narrow beam-widths, while 5G operators adopt them for dense urban backhaul. Thermal loads rise sharply above 50 GHz, directing investment toward advanced ceramic packages and diamond heat spreaders.

L-, S-, C- and X-bands keep a stable baseline for long-range radar and navigational aids. Research road-maps from leading OEMs show prototypes at 120–140 GHz for early 6G trials, foreshadowing a fresh wave of device innovation. Wide-bandgap technology plus conformal cooling techniques will be essential as junction temperature limits tighten.

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By Application: Space Communications Drive Premium Demand

Space and communication platforms captured 47.5% of 2024 revenues, reflecting premium pricing for radiation-hardened, zero-defect parts. The microwave devices market share of this segment remains dominant through 2030 as mega-constellation roll-outs multiply payload counts. Satellite builders favor GaN MMIC lineups that pack high power into small footprints and reduce launch mass.

The medical segment posts the swiftest 6.11% CAGR as healthcare systems adopt minimally invasive ablation for oncology, cardiology, and pain therapy. Industrial microwave heating gains momentum in waste treatment and material processing, while automotive advanced driver-assistance projects move GaN amplifiers into high-volume vehicle platforms.

Geography Analysis

North America retained a 38% stake in 2024, anchored by USD 9 billion in federal 5G subsidies and strong U.S. defense budgets. The microwave devices market continues to benefit from directed-energy weapon programs and rural broadband build-outs. Export-license compliance introduces cost friction, but established primes sustain local sourcing strategies that cushion supply disruptions.

Asia Pacific delivers the highest 7.24% CAGR to 2030. China controls 98% of mined gallium, giving domestic fabs cost leverage while exposing foreign integrators to price volatility. Regional governments fund 300 mm power-semiconductor fabs, and India’s newly opened design houses add talent depth for RF front-end innovation. South Korea and Japan supply advanced test and packaging capacity, reinforcing a self-contained value chain.

Europe balances sovereign defense needs with commercial telecom expansion. EU policy incentives aim to localize GaN epitaxy and packaging capacity. Cross-Atlantic partnerships send European RF designs to North American fabs for pilot runs, then bring volume back to domestic lines, mitigating geopolitical risk. Sustainability directives further nudge network operators toward energy-efficient GaN platforms in new 5G and future 6G nodes.

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Competitive Landscape

The microwave devices market features moderate fragmentation. Qorvo, Analog Devices, MACOM, and Infineon maintain edge positions via vertical integration. MACOM’s 2024 purchase of ENGIN-IC extended European GaN MMIC know-how, while its earlier OMMIC transaction secured a wafer source in France. Infineon’s 300 mm GaN milestone lowers unit cost and safeguards supply against gallium export shocks.

Merger strategies concentrate on packaging, beam-forming IP, and cryogenic amplifiers for quantum computing. Smaller innovators partner with foundries such as GlobalFoundries to tap advanced nodes without owning fabrication assets. Open-RAN adoption introduces new entrants that couple software control with multi-band hardware, pressuring incumbents to accelerate configurable PA road-maps. 

Supply-chain resilience shapes investment patterns. Firms diversify assembly to Southeast Asia and Eastern Europe in response to U.S.–China trade friction. Patent filings reveal intensified focus on thermal interface materials and phased-array calibration algorithms. Competitive intensity stays high, yet top-five vendors still command over 45% of global revenue, underscoring a market that rewards R&D scale.

Microwave Devices Industry Leaders

  1. L3 Technologies

  2. Thales Group

  3. Richardson Electronics, Ltd

  4. Teledyne Technologies

  5. Toshiba Corporation

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Recent Industry Developments

  • February 2025: MaxLinear and RFHIC unveiled a GaN power amplifier achieving 55.2% efficiency for 5G macro radios.
  • January 2025: onsemi completed the USD 115 million purchase of Qorvo’s SiC JFET portfolio, broadening its EliteSiC offerings.
  • December 2025: AMD announced Versal RF SoCs with integrated 32 GSPS ADCs aimed at aerospace and defense payloads.
  • December 2024: Microamp and Radisys partnered on Open-RAN mmWave radios achieving 67 dBm EIRP.
  • November 2024: MACOM bought ENGIN-IC, adding GaN MMIC design talent for defense assemblies.

Table of Contents for Microwave Devices Industry Report

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET LANDSCAPE

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Drivers
    • 4.2.1 Surge in secure military SATCOM demand
    • 4.2.2 5G and FWA backhaul deployment in E- and V-bands
    • 4.2.3 Medical microwave ablation adoption
    • 4.2.4 GaN-based solid-state PA cost declines
    • 4.2.5 Regulatory incentives for rural broadband
    • 4.2.6 Demand for high-power DEW systems
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
    • 4.3.1 High RandD cost of wide-bandgap devices
    • 4.3.2 Export controls on critical RF components
    • 4.3.3 Thermal management limits at >100 GHz
    • 4.3.4 Competition from photonic links in X-haul
  • 4.4 Value Chain Analysis
  • 4.5 Regulatory Landscape
  • 4.6 Technological Outlook
  • 4.7 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.7.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.7.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • 4.7.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.7.4 Threat of Substitutes
    • 4.7.5 Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET SIZE AND GROWTH FORECASTS (VALUE)

  • 5.1 By Device Type
    • 5.1.1 Active (Solid-state, Vacuum Electron)
    • 5.1.2 Passive (Filters, Couplers, etc.)
  • 5.2 By Frequency Band
    • 5.2.1 L and S
    • 5.2.2 C and X
    • 5.2.3 Ku and Ka
    • 5.2.4 V and E (mmWave)
  • 5.3 By Application
    • 5.3.1 Space and Communication
    • 5.3.2 Defense (Radar, EW, DEW)
    • 5.3.3 Medical (Ablation, Imaging)
    • 5.3.4 Commercial and Industrial Heating
  • 5.4 By Geography
    • 5.4.1 North America
    • 5.4.1.1 United States
    • 5.4.1.2 Canada
    • 5.4.1.3 Mexico
    • 5.4.2 South America
    • 5.4.2.1 Brazil
    • 5.4.2.2 Argentina
    • 5.4.2.3 Rest of South America
    • 5.4.3 Europe
    • 5.4.3.1 United Kingdom
    • 5.4.3.2 France
    • 5.4.3.3 Germany
    • 5.4.3.4 Italy
    • 5.4.3.5 Rest of Europe
    • 5.4.4 Asia Pacific
    • 5.4.4.1 China
    • 5.4.4.2 Japan
    • 5.4.4.3 India
    • 5.4.4.4 South Korea
    • 5.4.4.5 Rest of Asia Pacific
    • 5.4.5 Middle East and Africa
    • 5.4.5.1 United Arab Emirates
    • 5.4.5.2 Saudi Arabia
    • 5.4.5.3 South Africa
    • 5.4.5.4 Rest of Middle East and Africa

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Market Concentration
  • 6.2 Strategic Moves
  • 6.3 Market Share Analysis
  • 6.4 Company Profiles (includes Global level Overview, Market level overview, Core Segments, Financials as available, Strategic Information, Market Rank/Share for key companies, Products and Services, and Recent Developments)
    • 6.4.1 Communications and Power Industries (CPI)
    • 6.4.2 Teledyne Technologies
    • 6.4.3 Thales Group
    • 6.4.4 L3Harris Technologies
    • 6.4.5 Toshiba Corporation
    • 6.4.6 Qorvo Inc.
    • 6.4.7 Analog Devices Inc.
    • 6.4.8 Keysight Technologies
    • 6.4.9 TMD Technologies Ltd.
    • 6.4.10 Richardson Electronics Ltd.
    • 6.4.11 Northrop Grumman
    • 6.4.12 Raytheon Technologies
    • 6.4.13 MACOM Technology
    • 6.4.14 Microchip Technology
    • 6.4.15 Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions
    • 6.4.16 NXP Semiconductors
    • 6.4.17 API Technologies (AEA Investors LP)
    • 6.4.18 Smiths Interconnect
    • 6.4.19 Ampleon
    • 6.4.20 MicroWave Technology Inc.

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE OUTLOOK

  • 7.1 White-space and Unmet-need Assessment
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Global Microwave Devices Market Report Scope

Microwaves devicesare most widely used in satellite communications, radar signals, phones, and navigational applications. These devices are also used in cancer detection and ablation of tissue & cornea, due to their optimum surface penetration. The microwave devices industry is divided into regions such as North America, Europe, andAsia-Pacific. North America has shown major growth in recent years

By Device Type Active (Solid-state, Vacuum Electron)
Passive (Filters, Couplers, etc.)
By Frequency Band L and S
C and X
Ku and Ka
V and E (mmWave)
By Application Space and Communication
Defense (Radar, EW, DEW)
Medical (Ablation, Imaging)
Commercial and Industrial Heating
By Geography North America United States
Canada
Mexico
South America Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
Europe United Kingdom
France
Germany
Italy
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific China
Japan
India
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East and Africa United Arab Emirates
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Rest of Middle East and Africa
By Device Type
Active (Solid-state, Vacuum Electron)
Passive (Filters, Couplers, etc.)
By Frequency Band
L and S
C and X
Ku and Ka
V and E (mmWave)
By Application
Space and Communication
Defense (Radar, EW, DEW)
Medical (Ablation, Imaging)
Commercial and Industrial Heating
By Geography
North America United States
Canada
Mexico
South America Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
Europe United Kingdom
France
Germany
Italy
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific China
Japan
India
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East and Africa United Arab Emirates
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Rest of Middle East and Africa
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Key Questions Answered in the Report

What is the current size of the microwave devices market?

The market is valued at USD 6.93 billion in 2025 and is forecast to reach USD 8.83 billion by 2030 on a 4.92% CAGR.

Which segment holds the largest microwave devices market share?

Active devices command 62% of 2024 revenue owing to widespread GaN amplifier adoption.

Which application area is growing the fastest?

Medical microwave ablation platforms post the highest 6.11% CAGR through 2030 as minimally invasive oncology and cardiology procedures scale.

Why is GaN technology critical to future growth?

GaN offers higher power density and efficiency, with 300 mm wafer processes bringing cost parity to silicon by 2025, opening mass-market opportunities.

Which region is expanding the quickest?

Asia Pacific registers a 7.24% CAGR through 2030, driven by large-scale 5G deployments and growing semiconductor manufacturing capacity.

How are export controls affecting the microwave devices industry?

U.S.–China trade restrictions on semiconductor tools and China’s gallium export curbs raise material costs and drive supply-chain diversification efforts.

Page last updated on: June 20, 2025

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