5G, 6G, RFID & Telecoms Reports and Subscriptions

IDTechEx's latest metamaterials report thoroughly explores the technologies, applications, and markets of optical and radio-frequency metamaterials. Drawing on primary interviews with key players in this fast-evolving market and leveraging existing research, the report offers comprehensive forecasting, industry overviews, player analysis, and assessment of key applications including reconfigurable intelligent surfaces for telecommunications and metalenses in smartphones. It provides valuable insights into the evolving landscape of this potentially transformative industry.

IDTechEx's brand new report, "Antenna in Package (AiP) for 5G and 6G 2024-2034: Technologies, Trends, Markets," delves into AiP technologies for 5G mmWave and 6G, focusing on various substrate types and packaging methods. It also explores antenna integration for beyond 100 GHz applications, showcasing case studies and addressing challenges. Drawing on IDTechEx's expertise, the report offers valuable insights into the evolving landscape of antenna packaging for future generations of wireless technology.

The increasing deployment of 5G devices globally has made this a multi-billion-dollar industry. The most revolutionary aspect of the 5G network relies on high frequency 5G technologies, which will take off later in the decade. mmWave 5G devices will use low-loss materials to reduce the transmission loss at both the PCB and package level. It drives the low-loss materials market for 5G, which will be over US$2.1B by 2034.

This report provides critical market intelligence about quantum communication technology. This includes an overview of the emerging quantum computing to data security and solutions offered by quantum random number generators (QRNG) and quantum key distribution (QKD). There is global coverage of trends in the quantum communication market, including comparison with post-quantum cryptography (PQC). This comprehensive study includes over 25 company profiles, and market forecasts for 2024-2034. The quantum communications market is predicted to grow significantly, with a CAGR of 28%.

A new market research report from IDTechEx, "Connected and Software-Defined Vehicle Market 2024-2034", has been published. This report explores what a Software-Defined Vehicle is, and draws upon IDTechEx's expertise on autonomous vehicles, 5G, and smart mobility, to offer the reader with an in-depth insight of how Connected Vehicle (CV) and Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) technology, such as V2X (DSRC, ITS-G5, C-V2X), automotive AI/GenAI, and telematics are redefining the automotive landscape.

Smart packaging promises the integration of electronic functionality into everyday products, enabling condition monitoring, asset tracking, consumer engagement, and more. IDTechEx's report provides an in-depth technology and market evaluation of this emerging industry, drawing on over 20 interviews with industry players including fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) players. Based on impartial analysis, IDTechEx concludes that the global demand for electronic smart packaging will reach a value of US$2.6 billion in 2033 based on the value of the electronics hardware in packaging - much more if the infrastructure, software, and services are also included.

IDTechEx has been studying RFID for over 20 years and we have just released our latest version of the RFID market research report "RFID Forecasts, Players and Opportunities 2023-2033". This report is built on our expertise, covering the latest RFID development trends, key player analysis, and market outlook. The report provides an unbiased review of RFID technology, companies, use case studies, and the market, providing the reader with a unique insight into the whole RFID sector, including its current state and future possibilities.

IDTechEx has been studying telecommunication technologies for many years and we have just released our latest version of the 6G market research report "6G Market 2023-2043: Technology, Trends, Forecasts, Players". This report is built on our expertise, covering the latest 6G technology development trend, key applications, player activities, and market outlook. Key aspects in this report include THz technologies trend, semiconductors for THz communication, THz phase array antenna modules, 6G radio analysis, low-loss materials, packaging trend for 6G, reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS), Metamaterials, Non-terrestrial networks, integrated sensing and communication, 6G market, and future outlook.

IDTechEx has been studying 5G-related topics for many years and we have just released our latest version of the 5G market research report "5G Market 2023-2033: Technology, Trends, Forecasts, Players". This report is built on IDTechEx expertise, covering the latest 5G development trend, key player analysis, and market outlook. Key aspects in this report include mmWave technologies trend, open radio access network (Open RAN) development, power management of 5G base stations, heterogeneous smart electromagnetic (EM) environment, detailed regional analysis of 5G status and future roadmap in 5 key regions: U.S., China, Japan, South Korea, Europe, and 5G applications (Industry 4.0, C-V2X, AR/VR, FWA etc) development status.

5G deployment is in full swing with continued deployment of infrastructure and 5G compatible devices. However, there are still many challenges to address with many material level challenges around thermal management. This report considers the evolution of 5G antenna design and components to analyse trends in semiconductor technology, the associated die attach materials, power supplies and thermal interface materials. Current and emerging technologies are described along with forecasts across these categories through to 2032.

5G, with its ultra-low latency and high data throughput, is paving the way for a fully digitalized and connected world. However, the fact that 5G uses high frequencies brings the challenge of short signal propagation. Consequently, deploying many small cells to create an ultra-dense network becomes essential. IDTechEx has been studying 5G-related topics for many years and this report "5G small cells 2021-2031: Technologies, Markets, Forecasts" is built on our expertise, covering the main technologies, players, and markets for the 5G small cell industry. Moreover, IDTechEx also provides a series of detailed case studies on selected high potential verticals where 5G small cells can be applied to.