Connector Industry Reports

World Market for Connectors Used in Mobile Infrastructure Equipment 2017 to 2022


Report Number: P-940-17
Price: $5135.00
Publication Date: October 2017



The wireless infrastructure market is evolving. While mobile operators must maintain their 2G and 3G networks, they are also busy upgrading as much of them as they can to LTE and LTE-A now and 5G in the next few years. Thus we are now starting to see entirely new types of equipment.

What mobile network infrastructure equipment will dominate from 2017-2022?

What connector types will be needed to support this growth and which companies are aligning themselves for this exponential evolution?

This report discusses, examines, and analyzes in detail these questions, providing forecast numbers by equipment and product type.

World Market for Connectors Used in Mobile Network Infrastructure Equipment 2017-2022

Chapter 1 - Introduction
  • Introduction
  • Scope
  • Plan of Report
  • Methodology and Information Sources
Chapter 2 – Definitions
  • Introduction
  • Wireless Infrastructure Equipment
  • Regions of the World
  • Terms, Acronyms, and Definitions
Chapter 3 – Executive Summary
  • Introduction
  • Figure 1: Worldwide Mobile Subscriptions 2022
  • Figure 2: Mobile Subscriptions by Region and Technology
  • Figure 3: Mobile Subscriptions by Type
  • Figure 4: Mobile Subscription (excluding new IoT devices)
  • Figure 5: Cellular IoT Devices
  • Mobile Infrastructure Equipment Connector Market
  • Figure 6: 2017 Overall Telecom Connector Market by Segment (Percentage of Revenue)
  • Figure 7: 2022 Overall Telecom Connector Market by Segment (Percentage of Revenue)
  • Figure 8: Comparison of 2017 and 2022 by Telecom Segment
  • Figure 9: Overall Mobile Infrastructure Equipment Connector Market (2017 to 2022)
  • Mobile Infrastructure Telecom Equipment Sales by Type 2017 to 2022
  • Figure 10: Worldwide Market by Connector Type
  • Figure 11: Worldwide Mobile Infrastructure Market by Region (2017 to 2022)
Chapter 4 – Mobile Infrastructure
  • Introduction
  • The Changing Networks
  • Figure 1: Evolved Packet Core
  • Figure 2: Evolution from Traditional Backhaul to End-to-end “Anyhaul”
  • From 2G to Gigabit 4G and 5G
  • 3G, 4G, LTE, LTE-Advanced
  • Figure 3: Mobile Phone Network Technology Progression
  • 3G Technologies
  • 3GPP LTE and LTE-Advanced
  • Figure 4: Network Solutions from GSM to LTE
  • 5G
  • Figure 5: Huawei’s Vision of the Mobile Network to Support 5G
  • Figure 6: Mobile Network Evolution Roadmap
  • Figure 7: Comparison of 3G, 4G, and 5G Speeds
  • Figure 8: Services 5G will Enable
  • Macro, Small, Micro, Pico Cellular Technology and Market Trends
  • Figure 9: Small Cell Types and Ranges
  • Figure 10: Verizon’s Femtocell
  • Figure 11: Picocell Deployment in a Large Office Building
  • Figure 12: Sprint Small Cell Installation
  • Mobile Radio Access Network (RAN) and Fronthaul
  • Figure 13: Evolution to C-RAN and Fronthaul
  • Figure 14: CPRI Interface
  • Mobile Backhaul Network
  • Figure 15: Mobile Backhaul Options
  • Figure 16: Mobile Backhaul Types
  • Mobile Core Network and Fixed-Mobile Convergence
  • Figure 17: Fixed and Mobile Convergence Concept
Chapter 5 – Mobile Infrastructure Market – Companies to Watch
  • Introduction
  • Figure 1: Mobile Infrastructure Equipment Market 2019 to 2021
  • Equipment Manufacturers
  • Ericsson
  • MINI-LINK
  • Figure 2: MINI-LINK Outdoor Unit
  • Figure 3: A MINI-LINK Indoor Unit
  • Figure 4: MINI-LINK LH Trunk Node
  • Router 6000 Series
  • Optical Transport
  • Figure 5: SPO 1400 Packet Optical Transport Platform
  • Figure 6: Fronthaul Main Active Unit
  • Radio System
  • Figure 7: Radio Small Cell DOT System for Indoor Applications
  • Figure 8: Small Cell Micro Cell Base Station
  • Figure 9: Indoor Pico Cell for LTE, WCDMA, and Wi-Fi
  • Huawei
  • Figure 10: Evolved Mobile Network
  • Figure 11: Physical Infrastructure for Evolved Mobile Networks
  • Figure 12: OSN 1800 Series Metro Edge Equipment
  • Nokia
  • 5G and Cloud RAN
  • Figure 13: Nokia AirScale Radio Access
  • Anyhaul
  • Figure 14: Optical Anyhaul Use Case
  • Figure 15: Nokia Equipment for Optical Anyhaul
  • ZTE
  • Figure 16: Network Architecture for Cloud RAN
  • Figure 17: Massive MIMO
  • Figure 18: Remote Radio Unit (RRU)
  • Figure 19: Baseband Units
  • Figure 20: Small Cell Offering
  • Top Chip Suppliers
  • ARM
  • Intel
  • MediaTek
  • Qualcomm
  • Samsung
  • Connector Suppliers
  • Introduction
  • Amphenol
  • Figure 21: RF Connectors Used in Mobile Networks
  • Figure 22: RF Cable Assemblies Used in Mobile Networks
  • Figure 23: PT/MPO Cable Assemblies for Mobile Networks
  • Figure 24: GbX E-Series Backplane Connector
  • Figure 25: Massive MIMO Antenna Array
  • Figure 26: Antennas for Mobile Networks
  • CommScope
  • Figure 27: Hybrid Fiber and Power Cable Assembly for RRUs
  • Figure 28: Tower Mounted Amplifier
  • Figure 29: 10-port Sector Antenna
  • Figure 30: LC SM Connector Kit
  • Figure 31: DIN Connector
  • Figure 32: N-Type Connector
  • Corning
  • Figure 33: Corning ONE Wireless Platform
  • Figure 34: Corning ONE MRU
  • Figure 35: Field Installable LC Connector
  • Foxconn Interconnect Technology (FIT)
  • Figure 36: N-type Board Mount Connector
  • Figure 37: External LTE Antenna
  • Figure 38: SFP+ 10G Ethernet Optical Transceiver
  • Hirose (HRS)
  • Figure 39: TNC RF Connectors
  • Figure 40: MMCX Internal RF Connector
  • Figure 41: XG1 10G+ Stacking Connector
  • Figure 42: Waterproof Optical Connectors
  • HUBER+SUHNER
  • Figure 43: Fiber-to-the-Antenna (FTTA) Cable Assembly
  • Figure 44: Hybrid Antenna Cable – Fiber and Coax
  • Figure 45: Low Loss Soldered Corrugated Cable Assemblies (LISCA) RF Cable Assembly
  • Figure 46: Cube Optics Network Cube
  • Figure 47: SFP+ Optical Transceiver
  • JONHON
  • Figure 48: Fiber Optic Products
  • Figure 49: Telecom Connectors and Cables
  • Molex
  • Figure 50: RF Cable Assembly for Mobile Networks
  • Figure 51: SMT Circulator for Base Stations
  • Figure 52: SFP+ Optical Transceiver
  • Figure 53: Custom Optical Enclosures
  • Figure 54: Ruggedized MT and Array Assemblies
  • Rosenberger
  • Figure 55: Miniature RF Coax Connector System for Small Cells
  • Figure 56: Fiber Optic Jumper Cables
  • Figure 57: FTTA Products
  • Figure 58: 4.3-10 Connectors and Cables
  • TE Connectivity
  • Figure 59: MicroQSFP Connector for Backhaul
  • Figure 60: Z-PACK Backplane Connectors
  • Figure 61: Digital Temperature Sensors
  • Figure 62: Strada Whisper HS Backplane Cable Assemblies
Chapter 6 – Mobile Infrastructure Connectors Five-Year Forecasts
  • Introduction
  • Methodology
  • Five-Year Forecasts
  • Mobile Infrastructure Connector Revenue by Equipment Type 2017 to 2022 with 5-Year CAGR
  • Mobile Infrastructure Connector Revenue by Equipment Type 2017 versus 2022
  • Mobile Infrastructure Connector Revenue by Region 2017 to 2022
  • Mobile Infrastructure Connector Revenue by Equipment Type 2017
  • Mobile Infrastructure Connector Revenue by Equipment Type 2022
  • Mobile Infrastructure Connector Revenue by Connector Category 2017 to 2022 with 5-Year CAGR
  • Mobile Infrastructure Connector Revenue by Connector Category 2017 versus 2022
  • Mobile Infrastructure Connector Revenue – Evolving Equipment 2017 to 2022 with 5-Year CAGR
  • Mobile Infrastructure Connector Revenue – Evolving Equipment 2017 versus 2022
  • Mobile Infrastructure Connector Revenue – Legacy Equipment 2017 to 2022 with 5-Year CAGR
  • Mobile Infrastructure Connector Revenue – Legacy Equipment 2017 versus 2022
  • Mobile Infrastructure Connector Revenue – Cell Site Apparatus 2017 to 2022 with 5-Year CAGR
  • Mobile Infrastructure Connector Revenue – Cell Site Apparatus 2017 versus 2022
  • Mobile Infrastructure Connector Revenue – Base Station Equipment (BTS/NodeB/eNodeB/BBU/RRU) 2017 to 2022 with 5-Year CAGR
  • Mobile Infrastructure Connector Revenue – Base Station Equipment (BTS/NodeB/eNodeB/BBU/RRU) 2017 versus 2022
  • Mobile Infrastructure Connector Revenue – Base Station Controllers (BSC) 2017 to 2022 with 5-Year CAGR
  • Mobile Infrastructure Connector Revenue – Base Station Controllers (BSC) 2017 versus 2022
  • Mobile Infrastructure Connector Revenue – Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) 2017 to 2022 with 5-Year CAGR
  • Mobile Infrastructure Connector Revenue – Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) 2017 versus 2022
  • Mobile Infrastructure Connector Revenue – Mobile Switch Center Switch (MSC Switch) 2017 to 2022 with 5-Year CAGR
  • Mobile Infrastructure Connector Revenue – Mobile Switch Center Switch (MSC Switch) 2017 versus 2022
  • Mobile Infrastructure Connector Revenue – IP Switch/Softswitch 2017 to 2022 with 5-Year CAGR
  • Mobile Infrastructure Connector Revenue – IP Switch/Softswitch 2017 versus 2022
  • Mobile Infrastructure Connector Revenue – Radio Network Controller (RNC) 2017 to 2022 with 5-Year CAGR
  • Mobile Infrastructure Connector Revenue – Radio Network Controller (RNC) 2017 versus 2022
  • Mobile Infrastructure Connector Revenue – Mobile Switching Center (MSC) Transmission 2017 to 2022 with 5-Year CAGR
  • Mobile Infrastructure Connector Revenue – Mobile Switching Center (MSC) Transmission 2017 versus 2022
  • Mobile Infrastructure Connector Revenue – Mobile Switching Center (MSC) Gateways 2017 to 2022 with 5-Year CAGR
  • Mobile Infrastructure Connector Revenue – Mobile Switching Center (MSC) Gateways 2017 versus 2022
  • Mobile Infrastructure Connector Revenue – Microwave Antennas 2017 to 2022 with 5-Year CAGR
  • Mobile Infrastructure Connector Revenue – Microwave Antennas 2017 versus 2022
  • Mobile Infrastructure Connector Revenue – Microwave Couplers 2017 to 2022 with 5-Year CAGR
  • Mobile Infrastructure Connector Revenue – Microwave Couplers 2017 versus 2022
  • Mobile Infrastructure Connector Revenue – Microwave Transceivers 2017 to 2022 with 5-Year CAGR
  • Mobile Infrastructure Connector Revenue – Microwave Transceivers 2017 versus 2022
  • Mobile Infrastructure Connector Revenue – Microwave Power 2017 to 2022 with 5-Year CAGR
  • Mobile Infrastructure Connector Revenue – Microwave Power 2017 versus 2022
  • Mobile Infrastructure Connector Revenue – WLL Base Station Antenna 2017 to 2022 with 5-Year CAGR
  • Mobile Infrastructure Connector Revenue – WLL Base Station Antenna 2017 versus 2022
  • Mobile Infrastructure Connector Revenue – WLL Base Station Transceivers (BST) 2017 to 2022 with 5-Year CAGR
  • Mobile Infrastructure Connector Revenue – WLL Base Station Transceivers (BST) 2017 versus 2022
  • Mobile Infrastructure Connector Revenue – WLL Access 2017 to 2022 with 5-Year CAGR
  • Mobile Infrastructure Connector Revenue – WLL Access 2017 versus 2022
  • Mobile Infrastructure Connector Revenue – WLL Res. Transceivers 2017 to 2022 with 5-Year CAGR
  • Mobile Infrastructure Connector Revenue – WLL Res. Transceivers 2017 versus 2022
  • Mobile Infrastructure Connector Revenue – WLL Res. Gateways 2017 to 2022 with 5-Year CAGR
  • Mobile Infrastructure Connector Revenue – WLL Res. Gateways 2017 versus 2022
  • Mobile Infrastructure Connector Revenue – Mobility
  • Management Element/PCRF 2017 to 2022 with 5-Year CAGR
  • Mobile Infrastructure Connector Revenue – Mobility Management Element/PCRF 2017 versus 2022
  • Mobile Infrastructure Connector Revenue – PGW/SGW/SGSN 2017 to 2022 with 5-Year CAGR
  • Mobile Infrastructure Connector Revenue – PGW/SGW/SGSN 2017 versus 2022
  • Mobile Infrastructure Connector Revenue – Other Wireless 2017 to 2022 with 5-Year CAGR
  • Mobile Infrastructure Connector Revenue – Other Wireless 2017 versus 2022

World Market for Connectors Used in Mobile Network Infrastructure Equipment 2017-2022

The growth of mobile Internet users is undeniable. One million new mobile Internet users are added to the network every single day. While the wireless network still supports 2G and 3G, 4G will be the dominant access technology worldwide by 2018. By 2022, there will be nearly 500 million subscriptions of 5G globally.

In order to support this growth, the entire mobile infrastructure network must be upgraded. Small cell, DAS, massive MIMO, and C-RAN technologies will play a role in the access, and metro and core will become increasingly digitized and packetized.

The Changing Networks

The wireless infrastructure market is evolving. While mobile operators must maintain their 2G and 3G networks, they are also busy upgrading as much of them as they can to LTE and LTE-A now and 5G in the next few years. Thus we are now starting to see entirely new types of equipment.

The World Market for Connectors Used in Mobile Network Infrastructure Equipment report covers connectors used in telecommunications network equipment that supports mobile communications. The specific purpose of this report is to highlight likely new business opportunities for connector manufacturers. It will also discuss the various technologies being used in mobile infrastructure systems, the equipment involved and the connectivity products needed to support all of them.

What mobile network infrastructure equipment will dominate during this growth? What connector types will be needed to support this growth and which companies are aligning themselves for this exponential evolution? Bishop’s new report – World Market for Connectors Used in Mobile Network Infrastructure Equipment – 2017 to 2022 – discusses, examines, and analyzes in detail these questions, providing forecast numbers by equipment and product type.

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