Market Overview:
The global network processing unit (NPU) market is expected to grow at a CAGR of xx% during the forecast period from 2018 to 2030. The growth in the market can be attributed to the increasing demand for NPUs from various applications such as consumer electronics, communications & IT, military and government, and other applications. Additionally, the growing demand for high-speed internet connectivity and rising number of connected devices are also contributing to the growth of the global NPU market. On the basis of type, Wired Network Processing Unit (NPU) held a major share in 2017 and is expected to continue its dominance during the forecast period. This can be attributed to factors such as low power consumption and higher bandwidth compared with wireless network processing units (WNPUs). However, WNPUs are witnessing high adoption due their advantages such as low latency and higher throughput over wired networks. On account of these benefits, WNPUs are being increasingly used in data centers for handling large scale traffic loads. Based on application, Consumer Electronics held a dominant share in 2017 owing to increased use of smart devices across different end-user segments including home appliances, automotive systems etc. Communications & IT was another key application segment for NPU deployment owing to increasing demand for advanced networking solutions across telecom operators worldwide.
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Product Definition:
A network processing unit (NPU) is a type of microprocessor specifically designed to accelerate the performance of network applications. An NPU can offload some or all of the tasks associated with packet processing from a general-purpose CPU, allowing that CPU to focus on other tasks. This can improve overall system performance, especially in systems with multiple network interfaces.
Wired Network Processing Unit:
Wired Network Processing Unit (NPU) is a chip that contains most of the functions to route, filter, amplify and convert the data in a network. It helps in enhancing performance by reducing latency & jitter and increasing bandwidth capacity. The NPUs are used for processing traffic on wired networks as well as wireless networks.
Wireless Network Processing Unit:
The Wireless Network Processing Unit (NPU) is a high-performance computer designed for processing wireless network data. It is mainly used in mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets to enhance the performance of wireless networks. The NPU enables the device to process more tasks at faster speeds, which results in better user experience and increased efficiency of operations performed by mobile devices.
Application Insights:
The consumer electronics segment accounted for the largest revenue share in 2016 and is expected to continue its dominance over the forecast period. The growing demand for smart devices has created a need for efficient network processors that can manage data communication across multiple networks. Furthermore, increasing penetration of 4G technology is further anticipated to drive growth over the forecast period.
The communications & IT segment is also estimated to witness significant growth during the forecast period owing to rising demand from wireless application protocol (WAP) and mobile internet users worldwide. Moreover, with technological advancements such as cloud computing, machine-to-machine communication, and big data analytics will fuel industry expansion further.
Regional Analysis:
The market in North America accounted for the largest revenue share in 2017. The growth can be attributed to the presence of prominent players such as Intel Corporation, Qualcomm Technologies Inc., and Google LLC. In addition, rising demand for high-performance computing devices along with increasing investments by governments is expected to drive regional market growth over the forecast period.
Asia Pacific is anticipated to witness significant growth over the forecast period owing to rapid developments taking place in networking technologies and growing adoption of cloud computing solutions across various industry verticals including government, military & defense, transportation & logistics (T&L), consumer electronics (CE), etc. Moreover, increasing number of data centers located in countries such as China and Japan are driving regional demand for NPUs significantly. For instance, according to Infosys Ltd.
Growth Factors:
- Increasing demand for bandwidth from data-intensive applications such as big data, Internet of Things (IoT), and 5G networks is expected to drive the growth of the NPU market.
- Growing demand for security solutions across various industries is also anticipated to fuel the growth of the NPU market.
- The increasing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning algorithms is projected to boost the demand for NPUs in the near future.
- Proliferation of smart devices and connected cars are also expected to create opportunities for NPU vendors in the coming years.
- Rising number of mergers and acquisitions among semiconductor companies is likely to provide a thrust to the development of advanced network processors, which will benefitthe overall NPU market growth over time
Scope Of The Report
Report Attributes
Report Details
Report Title
Network Processing Unit (NPU) Market Research Report
By Type
Wired Network Processing Unit, Wireless Network Processing Unit
By Application
Consumer Electronics, Communications & IT, Military and Government, Other
By Companies
MA Lighting, Sandvine, Avolites, Applied Micro Circuits, Alcatel-Lucent, Broadcom, Cisco Systems, Marvell Technology, Ezchip Semiconductor, Qualcomm, MA Lighting
Regions Covered
North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, MEA
Base Year
2021
Historical Year
2019 to 2020 (Data from 2010 can be provided as per availability)
Forecast Year
2030
Number of Pages
141
Number of Tables & Figures
99
Customization Available
Yes, the report can be customized as per your need.
Global Network Processing Unit (NPU) Market Report Segments:
The global Network Processing Unit (NPU) market is segmented on the basis of:
Types
Wired Network Processing Unit, Wireless Network Processing Unit
The product segment provides information about the market share of each product and the respective CAGR during the forecast period. It lays out information about the product pricing parameters, trends, and profits that provides in-depth insights of the market. Furthermore, it discusses latest product developments & innovation in the market.
Applications
Consumer Electronics, Communications & IT, Military and Government, Other
The application segment fragments various applications of the product and provides information on the market share and growth rate of each application segment. It discusses the potential future applications of the products and driving and restraining factors of each application segment.
Some of the companies that are profiled in this report are:
- MA Lighting
- Sandvine
- Avolites
- Applied Micro Circuits
- Alcatel-Lucent
- Broadcom
- Cisco Systems
- Marvell Technology
- Ezchip Semiconductor
- Qualcomm
- MA Lighting
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Highlights of The Network Processing Unit (NPU) Market Report:
- The market structure and projections for the coming years.
- Drivers, restraints, opportunities, and current trends of market.
- Historical data and forecast.
- Estimations for the forecast period 2030.
- Developments and trends in the market.
- By Type:
- Wired Network Processing Unit
- Wireless Network Processing Unit
- By Application:
- Consumer Electronics
- Communications & IT
- Military and Government
- Other
- Market scenario by region, sub-region, and country.
- Market share of the market players, company profiles, product specifications, SWOT analysis, and competitive landscape.
- Analysis regarding upstream raw materials, downstream demand, and current market dynamics.
- Government Policies, Macro & Micro economic factors are also included in the report.
We have studied the Network Processing Unit (NPU) Market in 360 degrees via. both primary & secondary research methodologies. This helped us in building an understanding of the current market dynamics, supply-demand gap, pricing trends, product preferences, consumer patterns & so on. The findings were further validated through primary research with industry experts & opinion leaders across countries. The data is further compiled & validated through various market estimation & data validation methodologies. Further, we also have our in-house data forecasting model to predict market growth up to 2030.
Regional Analysis
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
- Latin America
Note: A country of choice can be added in the report at no extra cost. If more than one country needs to be added, the research quote will vary accordingly.
The geographical analysis part of the report provides information about the product sales in terms of volume and revenue in regions. It lays out potential opportunities for the new entrants, emerging players, and major players in the region. The regional analysis is done after considering the socio-economic factors and government regulations of the countries in the regions.
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Frequently Asked Questions?
A Network Processing Unit (NPU) is a dedicated microprocessor within a mobile device that handles network-related tasks. This includes handling communication with cellular networks, Wi-Fi networks, and other wireless connections; managing data traffic; and performing other related functions.
Some of the major companies in the network processing unit (npu) market are MA Lighting, Sandvine, Avolites, Applied Micro Circuits, Alcatel-Lucent, Broadcom, Cisco Systems, Marvell Technology, Ezchip Semiconductor, Qualcomm, MA Lighting.
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
Chapter 2 Assumptions and Acronyms Used
Chapter 3 Research Methodology
Chapter 4 Network Processing Unit (NPU) Market Overview
4.1 Introduction
4.1.1 Market Taxonomy
4.1.2 Market Definition
4.1.3 Macro-Economic Factors Impacting the Market Growth
4.2 Network Processing Unit (NPU) Market Dynamics
4.2.1 Market Drivers
4.2.2 Market Restraints
4.2.3 Market Opportunity
4.3 Network Processing Unit (NPU) Market - Supply Chain Analysis
4.3.1 List of Key Suppliers
4.3.2 List of Key Distributors
4.3.3 List of Key Consumers
4.4 Key Forces Shaping the Network Processing Unit (NPU) Market
4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.4.3 Threat of Substitution
4.4.4 Threat of New Entrants
4.4.5 Competitive Rivalry
4.5 Global Network Processing Unit (NPU) Market Size & Forecast, 2020-2028
4.5.1 Network Processing Unit (NPU) Market Size and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.2 Network Processing Unit (NPU) Market Absolute $ Opportunity
Chapter 5 Global Market Analysis and Forecast by Type
5.1 Introduction
5.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Type
5.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
5.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
5.2 Market Size Forecast by Type
5.2.1 Wired Network Processing Unit
5.2.2 Wireless Network Processing Unit
5.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
Chapter 6 Global Market Analysis and Forecast by Applications
6.1 Introduction
6.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Applications
6.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
6.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
6.2 Market Size Forecast by Applications
6.2.1 Consumer Electronics
6.2.2 Communications & IT
6.2.3 Military and Government
6.2.4 Other
6.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 7 Global Network Processing Unit (NPU) Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
7.1 Introduction
7.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Region
7.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
7.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
7.2 Network Processing Unit (NPU) Market Size Forecast by Region
7.2.1 North America
7.2.2 Europe
7.2.3 Asia Pacific
7.2.4 Latin America
7.2.5 Middle East & Africa (MEA)
7.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Region
Chapter 8 Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Impact
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Current & Future Impact Analysis
8.3 Economic Impact Analysis
8.4 Government Policies
8.5 Investment Scenario
Chapter 9 North America Analysis and Forecast
9.1 Introduction
9.2 North America Market Size Forecast by Country
9.2.1 U.S.
9.2.2 Canada
9.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
9.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
9.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
9.6 North America Market Size Forecast by Type
9.6.1 Wired Network Processing Unit
9.6.2 Wireless Network Processing Unit
9.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
9.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
9.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
9.10 North America Market Size Forecast by Applications
9.10.1 Consumer Electronics
9.10.2 Communications & IT
9.10.3 Military and Government
9.10.4 Other
9.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
9.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
9.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 10 Europe Analysis and Forecast
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Europe Market Size Forecast by Country
10.2.1 Germany
10.2.2 France
10.2.3 Italy
10.2.4 U.K.
10.2.5 Spain
10.2.6 Russia
10.2.7 Rest of Europe
10.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
10.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
10.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
10.6 Europe Market Size Forecast by Type
10.6.1 Wired Network Processing Unit
10.6.2 Wireless Network Processing Unit
10.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
10.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
10.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
10.10 Europe Market Size Forecast by Applications
10.10.1 Consumer Electronics
10.10.2 Communications & IT
10.10.3 Military and Government
10.10.4 Other
10.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
10.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
10.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 11 Asia Pacific Analysis and Forecast
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Asia Pacific Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.1 China
11.2.2 Japan
11.2.3 South Korea
11.2.4 India
11.2.5 Australia
11.2.6 South East Asia (SEA)
11.2.7 Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
11.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
11.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
11.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
11.6 Asia Pacific Market Size Forecast by Type
11.6.1 Wired Network Processing Unit
11.6.2 Wireless Network Processing Unit
11.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
11.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
11.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
11.10 Asia Pacific Market Size Forecast by Applications
11.10.1 Consumer Electronics
11.10.2 Communications & IT
11.10.3 Military and Government
11.10.4 Other
11.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
11.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
11.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 12 Latin America Analysis and Forecast
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Latin America Market Size Forecast by Country
12.2.1 Brazil
12.2.2 Mexico
12.2.3 Rest of Latin America (LATAM)
12.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
12.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
12.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
12.6 Latin America Market Size Forecast by Type
12.6.1 Wired Network Processing Unit
12.6.2 Wireless Network Processing Unit
12.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
12.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
12.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
12.10 Latin America Market Size Forecast by Applications
12.10.1 Consumer Electronics
12.10.2 Communications & IT
12.10.3 Military and Government
12.10.4 Other
12.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
12.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
12.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 13 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Analysis and Forecast
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Market Size Forecast by Country
13.2.1 Saudi Arabia
13.2.2 South Africa
13.2.3 UAE
13.2.4 Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
13.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
13.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
13.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
13.6 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Market Size Forecast by Type
13.6.1 Wired Network Processing Unit
13.6.2 Wireless Network Processing Unit
13.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
13.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
13.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
13.10 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Market Size Forecast by Applications
13.10.1 Consumer Electronics
13.10.2 Communications & IT
13.10.3 Military and Government
13.10.4 Other
13.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
13.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
13.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 14 Competition Landscape
14.1 Network Processing Unit (NPU) Market: Competitive Dashboard
14.2 Global Network Processing Unit (NPU) Market: Market Share Analysis, 2019
14.3 Company Profiles (Details – Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
14.3.1 MA Lighting
14.3.2 Sandvine
14.3.3 Avolites
14.3.4 Applied Micro Circuits
14.3.5 Alcatel-Lucent
14.3.6 Broadcom
14.3.7 Cisco Systems
14.3.8 Marvell Technology
14.3.9 Ezchip Semiconductor
14.3.10 Qualcomm
14.3.11 MA Lighting
