Microwave Devices

Companies and R&D Institutions studying microwave applications

This market report analyzes the microwave device market and summarizes the cutting-edge technologies for these devices and forecasts the market's future. Microwave devices are used in the telecommunications, sensing, and energy sectors. In recent years, their applications have expanded to include 5G/6G high-speed communications and millimeter wave radars in electric vehicles (EVs) and self-driving cars. Competition among countries to develop bandwidth from tens of gigahertz to sub-terahertz frequencies has intensified. This requires comprehensive technological innovations in materials, devices, packaging, and circuits. The report primarily covers the research and development of microwave devices and their peripheral service businesses.

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Q: What years' performance data and forecasts are included for the microwave device market?

A: We include actual results for 2025 and market size forecasts for 2026 to 2030.

Q: What are the key topics/keywords for the microwave device market?

A:
・Competition among countries to develop bandwidth from tens of gigahertz to sub-terahertz frequencies has intensified. This requires comprehensive innovation in materials, devices, packaging, and circuit technologies.
・Microwave technology, historically focused on military and specialized applications, is rapidly expanding into consumer devices (smartphones, automotive radar, etc.). Consequently, challenges span diverse areas including cost reduction, mass production techniques, integration with CMOS integration, and material selection prioritizing sustainability.

I. Microwave Devices for Communication

1. Position of Microwave Devices in Communication
2. Trend of Microwave Device Technology for Communication
3. Market Development Trends for Microwave Devices for Communications
   1) 5G Penetration and Market Growth
   2) Leading Market Segments
   3) Market Trend by Region
   4) Market Environment and Structural Challenges
4. Market Size for Microwave Devices for Communications
5. Initiatives on Microwave Devices for Communications Led by Companies and R&D Institutions
   1) Kyushu University
   2) Shibaura Institute of Technology
   3) The University of Electro-Communications
   4) Muroran Institute of Technology
6. Challenges and Future Prospects

II. Microwave Sensing

1. Social Implementation Underway for Invisible Sensing
2. Basic Principle of Microwave-based Sensing Technology
3. Progress of Microwave Sensing Device Technology
4. Microwave Sensing Device Applications
   1) Automotive Sector
   2) Medical and Healthcare Sector
   3) Security and Crime Prevention Sector
   4) Industry and Infrastructure Sector
   5) Agriculture and Environment Monitoring Sector
   6) Noteworthy Latest Application Cases
5. Market Size for Microwave Sensing Devices 
6. Initiatives on Microwave Sensing Devices Led by Companies and R&D Institutions
   1) Shinshu University
   2) Nisshinbo Micro Devices Inc.
   3) PTM Corporation
7. Challenges and Future Prospects

III. Energy Application

1. Overview of Microwave Device Energy Applications
2. Principles of Microwave Device Energy Applications
3. Microwave Device Energy Applications
   1) Microwave Power Transmission (Wireless power transfer
   (WPT))
   2) Microwave Chemistry
   3) Microwave Heating
   4) Others
4. Market Size for Microwave Energy Applications
5. Initiatives on Microwave Energy Applications Led by Companies and R&D Institutions
   1) Osaka Institute of Technology
   2) Sophia University
   3) Micro Denshi Co.,Ltd.
6. Challenges and Future Prospects

IV. Microwave Device Materials

1. Overview of Materials for Microwave Devices
2. Semiconductor Materials for Microwave Applications
   1) Gallium Nitride (GaN)
   2) Silicon Carbide (SiC)
   3) Gallium Arsenide (GaAs)
   4) Gallium Oxide (Ga₂O₃)
   5) Diamond
3. Microwave Circuit Board and Packaging Materials
   1) High-Frequency Board Materials
   2) Heat Dissipation Materials
   3) Electromagnetic Wave Shielding Materials
4. Other Microwave-Related Materials
   1) Materials for Microwave Energy Applications
   2) High Heat Resistance and Environmental Resistance Materials
   3) High-Performance Composite Materials
5. Market Size for Microwave Device Materials
6. Initiatives on Microwave Device Materials Led by Companies and R&D Institutions
   1) Kyoto University
   2) Saga University
   3) Tottori University
7. Challenges and Future Prospects

V. Millimeter Wave Applications

1. Characteristic Differences Between Millimeter Waves and Microwaves
2. Major Millimeter Wave Applications
   1) 5G/6G High-Speed Wireless Communication
   2) Autonomous Driving Support Radar (77GHz Band)
   3) Spatial Sensing and Millimeter-Wave Imaging
3. Millimeter-Wave Device Technologies
4. Materials and Processes for Millimeter-Wave Devices
   1) High-Frequency Semiconductor Materials and Process Technologies
   2) Substrate and Interposer Materials
   3) Encapsulation and Packaging Materials
   4) Surface Mounting and Interconnection Processes
5. Standardization Trends and Frequency Utilization (Regulations, ITU, etc.)
6. Market Size for Millimeter-Wave Devices
7. Initiatives on Millimeter Wave Applications Led by Companies and R&D Institutions
   1) National Institute of Technology, Kure College
   2) The University of Tokyo
   3) Nihon University
   4) Fujikura Ltd.
8. Challenges and Future Prospects
9. The Future Unveiled by Microwave Devices