Lowpass Filters Market Size – By Type of Filters, Technology, Frequency, Application Analysis, Share, Growth Forecast, 2024 - 2032

Lowpass Filters Market Size

The global lowpass filters market was valued at USD 1.6 billion in 2023 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 9.5% from 2024 to 2032.
 

Mobile devices, such as smartphones, wearables, smart home devices and entertainment systems, have increased the need for low-pass filters. These devices require signal processing to ensure low distortion of audio/video data and transmission, so low-pass filters are essential to these devices' design. Increasing consumer technology innovation rates are further contributing to the growth of the Lowpass filter market.
 

For instance, in January 2023, Samsung unveiled its 2023 Neo QLED and MICRO LED TVs, featuring advanced low pass filter technology to improve audio and video quality. The new lineup emphasizes energy efficiency and enhanced connectivity, integrating AI for better user experiences.
 

Low-pass filter markets are propelled by the expansion of 5G networks and the use of wireless technologies in smartphones, tablets and other IoT applications. These filters are important for preventing high frequency noise. The growing complexity and speed of mobile networks are also supporting the market growth for these more accurate filter solutions.
 

Lowpass Filters Market Trends

The development of new wireless communication systems and the adoption of 5G networks is a key driver of the growth of the low-pass filter market. To extend these technologies worldwide, more sophisticated filtering technologies are needed to control high frequencies and minimize interference. 5G infrastructure is complex, and filters are essential to continuous clean signal transmission. As more and more systems are connected to smartphones, IoTs and wireless communications, and frequencies increase, demand will continue to increase. Automotive industries are also experiencing a growth in demand of lowpass filters due to improvement in electric vehicles, self-driving cars and automotive information systems.
 

The increase in the use of lowpass filters in automobiles aims to minimize electromagnetic interference and noise in vehicle communication systems, vehicle controllers and vehicle sensors. Advances in automotive electronics have created a growing need for good-controlled signals, thereby increasing the demand for lowpass filters. The growth of electric vehicles and the increasing number of autonomous vehicles are expected to strengthen demand for low-pass filters in the automotive market.
 

The increasing use of smart home devices, wearable devices, and mobile audio devices are supporting the adoption of low-pass filters to improve sound quality and minimize disturbance of noise. With the growth of audio streaming services, requirements for designing and producing audio devices have increased, and these filters have become the necessity for good quality sound reproduction. Furthermore, the increased use of intelligent interconnected devices has increased the consumption of ordinary devices, increased the need for more effective signal interference filters, and expanded the low-pass filter market.
 

Lowpass Filters Market Analysis

Many manufacturers offer low-pass filter solutions making this market highly competitive and sensitive to prices, especially for costs-sensitive sectors such as consumer electronics and telecommunications. The trend of selling at low prices in order to gain a competitive advantage leads to a reduction in profits, which has a negative impact on smaller players. This makes it difficult for them to operate and invest in innovation.
 

Based on technology, the lowpass filters market is divided into analog lowpass filters, digital lowpass filters. The analog lowpass filters segment is expected to register a CAGR of 8.6% of the forecast period.
 

• The signal is processed continuously using an analog low-pass filter to block unwanted high-frequency components and allow the low-frequency signal to pass through. These filters are used in other analog systems such as traditional electronic devices, radios, and even audio systems.
   
• The use of analogue low-pass filters provides better results in real-time signal processing, as they are easy to design and use in analogue circuits. Compared to modern applications, however, there is a lack of flexibility in comparison to digital applications.
   

Based on type, the lowpass filters market is divided into passive lowpass filters, active lowpass filters. The active lowpass filters segment is projected to account for USD 1.8 billion by 2032.
 

• The use of operating amplifiers, transistors, resistors, and capacitors results in active low-pass filters that require an external source. This allows filters to control signal gain and bandwidth better than passive filters.
   
• Higher complexity and higher performance of audio processing equipment, communications, and medical devices require stronger signal amplification. As a result, active low-pass filters provide better filter characteristics and stronger amplifiers for weak signals, so active low-pass filters lead to top-line performance.
   

U.S. dominated the North America lowpass filters market in 2023, accounting for a share of 76.2%. The United States low-pass filters market continues to be driven by advancements in communications, aerospace, defense. Currently, base stations, antennas and mobile devices require filters due to the country's rapid 5G installation. In addition, the growth of the automotive sector in the United States, particularly electric and self-driving cars, exacerbates the need for low-pass filters. Secure defence communications also increase the demand for low-pass filters.
 

Japan lowpass filter market is growing due to the advancements in the electronics, automotive and communications industry. Japanese companies are very competitive because they have skilled engineers and workers. As a technological innovation, Japan also plays an important role in the production of smartphones, IoT and automotive electronics, as it needs a low passive design. Demand is expected to increase with the increase in electric and autonomous vehicles and the expansion of 5G networks.
 

China lowpass filters market is growing due to the ease of doing business in China and the opportunities for growth in the country's consumer electronics and low-frequency filters market, China has gained dominance in Asia-Pacific. Currently, China is the largest producer of mobile phones and telecommunications equipment, and demand for low-speed filters is increasing.
 

South Korea low-pass filters market is booming due to the presence of large semiconductor and consumer electronics industry. Since the country is home to the world's largest technology companies, such as LG and Samsung, the country's production base is well-developed and the demand for low-speed filters has increased in mobile phones, televisions, and IoT devices. Furthermore, Korean car manufacturers are increasing the demand for efficient and precise low-pass filters in electric cars.
 

Lowpass Filters Market Share

The market for players such as Abracon, Analog Devices and Murata Manufacturing is very competitive and is driven by several different factors. Cost is an important competitive factor in large-scale components such as capacitors, filters, and semiconductors, and economic efficiency is of great importance to companies and end users. Competitiveness remains very difficult due to high materials costs and the construction of reliable supply chains.
 

Product differentiation is also an essential component in the search for advanced technology, higher performance, smaller size and energy efficiency for companies. Innovations in design and personalization for some industries (e.g. automotive, telecommunications, even industry) are also very advantageous for some players. In addition, it is crucial to overcome this competitive market for agile supply technology with well-defined distribution channels and a rapid global response using reliable supply chain systems.
 

Lowpass Filters Market Companies

Major players operating in the Lowpass filters industry are:

• Abracon, LLC
• Analog Devices, Inc.
• Anatech Electronics, Inc.
• API Technologies Corp.
• AVX Corporation
• Broadcom Inc.
• Crystek Corporation
• CTS Corporation
• Infineon Technologies AG
• Renesas Electronics
• Johanson Technology, Inc.
• KEMET Corporation (Yageo Corporation)
• Knowles Corporation
• Mini-Circuits
• Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
   

Lowpass Filters Industry News

• In March 2023, The Digitimer launched the NL134/5/6 four-channel low pass filters designed for electrophysiological protocols. These filters provide selectable frequency settings and are ideal for use with the NL820 Isolated Amplifier system, enhancing signal clarity in medical applications.
   
• In March 2024, Richardson RFPD, Inc., an Arrow Electronics company, announced today the availability and full design support capabilities for two families of low-pass filters from CTS Corporation. The RLF and XLF series are optimized to support 3GPP standards that require harmonic suppression through fifth-order harmonics. Both series provide complete solutions for harmonic rejection for wireless infrastructure applications.
   

This lowpass filters market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecast in terms of revenue (USD million) & volume (million) from 2021 to 2032, for the following segments:

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Market, By Type of Filters

• Passive lowpass filters
• Active lowpass filters

Market, By Technology

• Analog lowpass filters
• Digital lowpass filters

Market, By Frequency

• Low frequency (below 1 kHz)
• Medium frequency (1 kHz to 1 MHz)
• High frequency (above 1 MHz)

Market, By Application

• Audio equipment
• Radio frequency (RF) communications
• Signal processing
• Power supplies
• Instrumentation and measurement
• Automotive electronics
• Medical devices
• Others

The above information is provided for the following regions and countries:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • UK
  • Germany
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Australia 
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico 
• MEA
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa