1. | EXECUTIVE SUMMARY |
1.1. | 5G commercial/pre-commercial services (Jun 2021) |
1.2. | 5G, next generation cellular communications network |
1.3. | Two types of 5G: sub-6 GHz and mmWave |
1.4. | 3 main types of 5G services |
1.5. | Drivers for Ultra Dense Network (UDN) Deployment: |
1.6. | Definition of Small Cells in 5G |
1.7. | 5G Small Cell potential deployment scenarios |
1.8. | Trends in 5G network: easier for carriers to deploy |
1.9. | Small cell vendor landscape |
1.10. | Development trend of the front end architecture of base stations |
1.11. | Key semiconductor properties for RF (radio frequency) components in 5G base stations |
1.12. | 5G brings in new use cases beyond mobile applications |
1.13. | More market opportunities enabled by 5G |
1.14. | 5G private network deployment on the rise |
1.15. | Remaining challenges for 5G private network in Industry 4.0 |
1.16. | Cellular networks for indoor/semi-indoor enterprises |
1.17. | Not every indoor/semi-indoor venues are wanting 5G |
1.18. | 5G compared to Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E |
1.19. | 5G & Wi-Fi 6/6E coexisting scenarios |
1.20. | Wireless network options for IoT nowadays |
1.21. | 5G small cell forecast (2021-2031) by frequency (cumulative installations) |
1.22. | 5G small cell number forecast (2021-2031) by type |
1.23. | 5G sub-6 GHz small cell number forecast (2021-2031) by region |
1.24. | 5G mmWave small cell number forecast (2021-2031) by region |
2. | 5G - AN OVERVIEW |
2.1. | 5G, next generation cellular communications network |
2.2. | Two types of 5G: sub-6 GHz and mmWave |
2.3. | 5G commercial/pre-commercial services (Jun 2021) |
2.4. | Two types of 5G: sub-6 GHz and mmWave |
2.5. | Global snapshot of allocated/targeted 5G spectrum |
2.6. | 3 main types of 5G services |
2.7. | From 1G to 5G: the evolution of cellular network infrastructure |
2.8. | 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) Architecture |
2.9. | Key technology breakthrough for 5G deployment : 1. Mobile Edge Computing (MEC) |
2.10. | Key technology breakthrough for 5G deployment: 2. End-to-end Network Slicing |
2.11. | Challenges in 5G |
2.12. | Drivers for Ultra Dense Network (UDN) Deployment: |
3. | 5G SMALL CELLS INTRODUCTION |
3.1. | Definition of Small Cells in 5G |
3.2. | 5G Small Cell deployment scenarios |
3.3. | 5G indoor digitalization solution: 1. Distributed indoor system - 1 |
3.4. | 5G indoor digitalization solution: 1. Distributed indoor system - 2 |
3.5. | 5G indoor digitalization solution: 2. All-in-One integrated small cells |
3.6. | 5G outdoor microcells |
3.7. | Trends in 5G network: easier for carriers to deploy |
3.8. | 5G small cells key trends summary |
4. | 5G SMALL CELL SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYSIS |
4.1. | 5G small cell vendors |
4.1.1. | Small Cell Vendor Landscape |
4.1.2. | Competition landscape for key 5G infrastructure vendors |
4.1.3. | Commercialized 5G Small cells |
4.2. | Beamforming Antenna |
4.2.1. | Key metrics that predict the antenna performance |
4.2.2. | Beamforming technology: analog & digital |
4.2.3. | Hybrid beamforming for mmWave base stations |
4.2.4. | Phased array antenna front-end density |
4.2.5. | Trends in 5G antennas |
4.2.6. | Printed microstrip antennas for 5G mmWave base stations |
4.2.7. | 5G mmWave antenna teardown (1) |
4.2.8. | 5G mmWave antenna teardown (2) |
4.2.9. | 5G mmWave antenna teardown (3) |
4.2.10. | Top infrastructure venders are vertically integrated with antenna capabilities |
4.3. | 5G RF Components |
4.3.1. | RF frontend components in 5G sub-6 GHz base stations |
4.3.2. | Radio Frequency Front End (RFFE) Module |
4.3.3. | RF frontend components in 5G mmWave base stations |
4.3.4. | Key properties of semiconductors utilized in RF front end (RFFE) |
4.3.5. | Key semiconductor properties |
4.3.6. | Choice of semiconductor for amplifiers in different types of base stations |
4.3.7. | Power vs frequency map of power amplifier technologies |
4.3.8. | The choice of the semiconductor technology for power amplifiers |
4.3.9. | Choices of semiconductors for components in base station |
4.3.10. | GaN to win in sub-6 GHz 5G (for macro and microcell (> 5W)) |
4.3.11. | Suppliers of RF power amplifiers utilized in small cells |
4.3.12. | Company profiles of RF amplifiers suppliers |
4.3.13. | Ampleon |
4.3.14. | Analog Devices |
4.3.15. | Cree-Wolfspeed |
4.3.16. | Wolfspeed GaN-on-SiC adoption |
4.3.17. | Infineon |
4.3.18. | MACOM |
4.3.19. | Mitsubishi Electric |
4.3.20. | Mitsubishi Electric |
4.3.21. | Northrop Grumman |
4.3.22. | NXP Semiconductor |
4.3.23. | NXP Semiconductor |
4.3.24. | Qorvo |
4.3.25. | Qorvo sub-6 GHz products |
4.3.26. | Qorvo mmWave products |
4.3.27. | RFHIC |
4.3.28. | Sumitomo Electric |
4.3.29. | Filters |
4.3.30. | Filters for Sub-6 GHZ small cells |
4.3.31. | Filters for Sub-6 GHZ small cells: SAW & BAW |
4.3.32. | Filters for Sub-6 GHZ small cells: SAW & BAW |
4.3.33. | BAW Filters for Sub-6 GHZ small cells |
4.3.34. | Filters for mmWave small cells |
4.3.35. | Transmission lines filter (1): Substrate integrated waveguide filters (SIW) |
4.3.36. | Transmission lines filter (2.1):Single-layer transmission-line filters on PCB |
4.3.37. | Transmission lines filter (2.2):Single-layer transmission-line filters on ceramic |
4.3.38. | Transmission lines filter (2.3):Other substrate options: thin or thick film and glass |
4.3.39. | Transmission lines filter (3): Multilayer low temperature co-fired ceramic (LTCC) filters |
4.3.40. | Multilayer LTCC: production challenge |
4.3.41. | Examples of multilayer LTCC from key suppliers (1) |
4.3.42. | Examples of multilayer LTCC from key suppliers (2) |
4.3.43. | Benchmarking different transmission lines filters |
4.3.44. | Filter technology summary |
4.3.45. | Heterogeneous package integration for mmWave antenna in package (AiP) |
4.3.46. | Low loss materials is key for 5G mmWave AiP |
4.3.47. | Low loss materials for AiP: Five important metrics that impact the materials selection |
4.3.48. | Overview of low-loss materials for AiP |
4.3.49. | Choices of low-loss materials for 5G mmWave AiP |
4.3.50. | Key low loss materials suppliers landscape |
4.3.51. | Benchmark of commercialised low-loss organic laminates |
4.3.52. | Benchmark of low loss materials for AiP |
4.3.53. | Summary |
4.3.54. | Electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding for 5G |
4.3.55. | What is electromagnetic interference shielding and why it matters to 5G |
4.3.56. | Components that require EMI shielding |
4.3.57. | Challenges and key trends for EMI shielding for 5G devices |
4.3.58. | Package-level EMI shielding |
4.3.59. | Conformal coating: increasingly popular |
4.3.60. | Which suppliers and elements have used EMI shielding? |
4.3.61. | Overview of conformal shielding process |
4.3.62. | What is the incumbent process for PVD sputtering? |
4.3.63. | Spray-on EMI shielding: process and merits |
4.3.64. | Screen printed EMI shielding: process and merits |
4.3.65. | Suppliers targeting ink-based conformal EMI shielding |
4.3.66. | EMI shielding: inkjet printed particle-free Ag inks |
4.3.67. | EMI shielding: inkjet printed particle-free Ag inks |
4.3.68. | Has there been commercial adoption of ink-based solutions? |
4.3.69. | Compartmentalization of complex packages is a key trend |
4.3.70. | Value proposition for magnetic shielding using printed inks |
4.3.71. | Thermal management for 5G small cells |
4.3.72. | Components affected by temperature |
4.3.73. | TIM example: Samsung 5G access point |
4.3.74. | TIM example: Samsung outdoor CPE unit |
4.3.75. | TIM example: Samsung indoor CPE unit |
4.3.76. | Boyd's take on thermal design for an access point |
4.3.77. | Cradlepoint's wideband adapter |
4.3.78. | Huawei 5G CPE unit |
4.3.79. | TIM Suppliers Targeting 5G Applications |
5. | 5G SMALL CELL VERTICALS BEYOND MOBILE |
5.1. | 5G private networks for Industry 4.0 |
5.1.1. | Three reasons why 5G networks enable connected industries and automation |
5.1.2. | Private networks are important for 5G new use cases |
5.1.3. | Dedicated spectrum is the key to unlock the potential of private network |
5.1.4. | Public, hybrid, and private networks for connected industries |
5.1.5. | Concerns for public network for connected industries |
5.1.6. | Stakeholders and incentives of private networks |
5.1.7. | 5G private network deployment on the rise |
5.2. | Case studies of 5G private networks for Industry 4.0 |
5.2.1. | Updating existing industrial networks with wireless 5G in factories |
5.2.2. | 5G private network for Industry 4.0 case study: Bosch |
5.2.3. | 5G private network for Industry 4.0 case study: Bosch factory in Stuttgart, Germany |
5.2.4. | 5G private network for Industry 4.0 use cases demonstrated by Qualcomm - 1 |
5.2.5. | 5G private network for Industry 4.0 case study demonstrated by Qualcomm - 2 |
5.2.6. | 5G private network for Industry 4.0 case study: World's first mmWave smart factory in ASE group in Taiwan |
5.2.7. | 5G private network for Industry 4.0 case study : World's first mmWave smart factory in ASE group in Taiwan |
5.2.8. | 5G private network for Industry 4.0 case study : Siticom partners with Airspan Networks to supply 5G for various verticals in Germany |
5.2.9. | 5G private network for Industry 4.0 case study : ADVA partners to supply 5G private networks for an optical terafactory in Germany |
5.2.10. | 5G private network vs Wi-Fi for Industry 4.0 |
5.2.11. | 5G private network - non standalone (NSA) or standalone (SA) 5G? |
5.2.12. | Remaining challenges of 5G private network for Industries 4.0 |
5.3. | Indoor/semi-indoor enterprises (excl. manufacturing industries) |
5.3.1. | Cellular networks for indoor/semi-indoor enterprises |
5.3.2. | Scenarios where cellular signals are difficult to access |
5.3.3. | Two ways to deploy cellular networks in indoor/semi-indoor venues |
5.3.4. | Pros and Cons of DAS and SCS |
5.3.5. | Neutral host small cell to support multiple operators and bands |
5.3.6. | 4G indoor case study - CommScope's DAS solution for metro network in Saudi Arabia |
5.3.7. | 4G/5G indoor case study - CommScope's SCS solution for UK hospitals |
5.3.8. | 5G indoor case study - Ericsson's SCS solution for enterprise office building |
5.3.9. | 5G indoor case study - Airspan's SCS solution for smart campus in the UK |
5.3.10. | 5G indoor case study - Huawei's SCS solution for national stadium in China |
5.3.11. | Not every indoor/semi-indoor venues are wanting 5G |
5.4. | Autonomous driving and C-V2X |
5.4.1. | Vehicle-to-everything (V2X) |
5.4.2. | Why Vehicle-to-everything (V2X) is important, especially for future autonomous vehicles - 1 |
5.4.3. | Why Vehicle-to-everything (V2X) is important, especially for future autonomous vehicles - 2 |
5.4.4. | Two type of V2X technology: Wi-Fi vs cellular |
5.4.5. | Detailed Comparison of Wi-Fi and Cellular based V2X communications |
5.4.6. | Regulatory: Wi-Fi based vs C-V2X |
5.4.7. | C-V2X assist the development of smart mobility |
5.4.8. | How C-V2X can support smart mobility |
5.4.9. | Timeline for the deployment of C-V2X |
5.4.10. | Architecture of C-V2X technology |
5.4.11. | C-V2X includes two parts: via base station or direct communication |
5.4.12. | C-V2X via base station: vehicle to network (V2N) |
5.4.13. | Use cases and applications of C-V2X overview |
5.4.14. | 5G technology enable direct communication for C-V2X |
5.4.15. | C-V2X for automated driving use case |
5.4.16. | Case study: 5G to provide comprehensive view for autonomous driving |
5.4.17. | Case study: 5G to support HD content and driver assistance system |
5.4.18. | Case study: Ford C-V2X from 2022 |
5.4.19. | Progress so far |
5.4.20. | Landscape of supply chain |
5.4.21. | 5G for autonomous vehicle: 5GAA |
5.5. | 5G new use cases: What are other potential 5G use cases apart from those we already know? |
5.5.1. | More opportunities enabled by 5G |
5.5.2. | Validation and Certification of 5G solutions in a Digital twin environment |
6. | 5G SMALL CELL VS OTHER WIRELESS TECHNOLOGIES |
6.1. | Wi-Fi |
6.2. | Wi-Fi 6 - what are the key technology breakthroughs? |
6.3. | 5G compared to Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E |
6.4. | 5G & Wi-Fi 6/6E coexisting scenario |
6.5. | 5G for IoT |
7. | 5G SMALL CELL MARKET FORECAST AND OUTLOOK |
7.1. | Forecast methodology |
7.2. | 5G small cell forecast (2021-2031) by frequency (cumulative installations) |
7.3. | 5G small cell forecast (2021-2031) by frequency (new installations) |
7.4. | 5G small cell number forecast (2021-2031) by scenario |
7.5. | 5G small cell number forecast (2021-2031) by type |
7.6. | 5G sub-6 GHz small cell number forecast (2021-2031) by region |
7.7. | 5G mmWave small cell number forecast (2021-2031) by region |
8. | 8. COMPANY PROFILES |