The rf test equipment market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• There has been a significant increase in the size of the RF test equipment market in recent years. The market was worth $3.68 billion in 2024, but it is projected to reach $4.04 billion in 2025, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.9%. Factors contributing to this growth during the historic period include the expansion of the telecommunications industry, the increasing complexity of RF devices, the higher demand for mobile devices, usage in military and defense applications, the growing satellite communication, and the globalization of electronics manufacturing.
The RF Test Equipment market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• In the coming years, the RF test equipment market is projected to witness robust growth, escalating to a value of $5.87 billion by 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.8%.
The predicted surge in the anticipated period can be linked to factors like the growing complexity in rf designs, initiatives towards smart cities, accelerated expansion of wearable technology, applications in renewable energy, and the evolution of edge computing as well as the increased need for compact and portable test equipment. Trends that are expected to shape the market during the forecast period encompass the testing of Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity, rapid evolution in wireless standards, the incorporation of software-defined radio, advancements in the automation and remote testing sphere alongside progress in antenna testing.
The growth of the RF test equipment market is predicted to accelerate with the rising implementation of 5G technology. Providing a new network capable of connecting virtually all, from people to machines, objects and devices, the fifth generation of mobile networks makes this possible. With a combination of sub-6GHz bands and mmWave spectrum, along with other RF technologies like ultra-wideband (UWB), sensors and computer techniques, 5G enables comprehensive services including industrial automation, autonomous cars, Internet of Things and cloud computing. A projected increase in wireless standards further fuels the demand for 5G. As per a GSMA report in October 2022, a significant surge was recorded in global 5G connections, exceeding 640 million. The forecast suggests that by 2025, the number of 5G connections could reach 2 billion, with potentially 1.2 billion connections attributed to 5G technology alone. Hence, the escalating adoption of 5G will continue to boost the growth of the RF test equipment market.
The RF test equipment market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Oscilloscopes, Signal Generators, Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzers, Other Types
2) By Form: Factor Rackmount, Benchtop, Portable, Modular
3) By Frequency: Less Than 1 GHz, 1 GHz To 6 GHz, More Than 6 GHz
4) By Vertical: Medical, Industrial, IT And Telecommunication, Consumer Electronics, Academic And Research Institutions, Automotive, Aerospace And Defense, Other Verticals
Subsegments:
1) By Oscilloscopes: Analog Oscilloscopes, Digital Oscilloscopes, Mixed-Signal Oscilloscopes
2) By Signal Generators: Function Generators, Arbitrary Waveform Generators, RF Signal Generators
3) By Spectrum Analyzers: Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers, Swept-Tuned Spectrum Analyzers, Portable Spectrum Analyzers
4) By Network Analyzers: Scalar Network Analyzers, Vector Network Analyzers
5) By Other Types: Power Meters, Frequency Counters, Logic Analyzers, Noise Figure Analyzers
The emergence of product innovations is a key trend gaining traction in the RF test equipment market. Major industry players are working towards implementing innovative solutions to maintain their market position. For example, Rohde & Schwarz, a German test and measurement equipment manufacturer, introduced the R&S MXO 4 series, a next-generation oscilloscope for heightened insight in September 2022. With a real-time update rate exceeding 4.5 million captures per second, this series enables engineers to scrutinize more signal details and rare occurrences. The R&S MXO 4 series oscilloscopes offer greater RF spectrum measurement capabilities, adding to time domain measurements. Using this base feature, engineers can view more RF signals than with any other oscilloscope in its category.
Major companies operating in the RF test equipment market include:
• Keysight Technologies Inc.
• Anritsu Group Corp.
• B&K Precision Corporation
• Chroma ATE Inc.
• Cobham plc
• EXFO Inc.
• Fortive Corp.
• Giga-Tronics Incorporated
• Good Will Instruments Co. Ltd.
• National Instruments Corporation
• Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
• Teledyne Technologies Incorporated
• Teradyne Inc.
• VIAVI Solutions Inc.
• Yokogawa Electric Corporation
• Wireless Telecom Group Inc.
• Advantest Corporation
• Fluke Corporation
• Spirent Communications plc
• Tektronix Inc.
• LitePoint Corp.
• Ametek Inc.
• AWT Global LLC
• Boonton Electronics Corporation
• Com-Power Corp.
North America was the largest region in the RF test equipment market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the RF test equipment market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the rf test equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa