Published On : 22 Oct 2025
802.11 ac (Wi-Fi 5) Wi-Fi Chipset Market size was valued at US$ 4.73 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach US$ 3.82 billion by 2032, at a CAGR of -2.6% during the forecast period 2025-2032
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• The 802.11 ac (Wi-Fi 5) standard operates in the 5GHz frequency band, offering faster data transfer speeds (up to 3.5Gbps) and improved network efficiency compared to previous generations through technologies like beamforming and wider channel bandwidths. Key components include SU-MIMO (Single User Multiple Input Multiple Output) and MU-MIMO (Multi-User MIMO) variants, with the latter enabling simultaneous data transmission to multiple devices.
• Market growth is driven by increasing demand for high-speed internet in smart homes, enterprises, and IoT applications, along with the proliferation of bandwidthintensive services like 4K streaming and cloud gaming. However, competitive pressure from Wi-Fi 6/6E solutions presents challenges. Major players like Qualcomm, Broadcom, and Intel continue investing in Wi-Fi 5 innovations while transitioning product lines to newer standards, maintaining a balanced portfolio across connectivity generations.
By Types
Subtypes: 2×2, 3×3, 4×4, and others
By Frequency Band:
2.4GHz
5GHz
Dual-band (2.4GHz + 5GHz)
Key Manufactuators
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• Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. (U.S.)
• Broadcom Inc. (U.S.)
• Intel Corporation (U.S.)
• MediaTek Inc. (Taiwan)
• NXP Semiconductors (Netherlands)
• Texas Instruments (U.S.)
• STMicroelectronics (Switzerland)
• Samsung Electronics (South Korea)
• Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (U.S.)
• Cisco Systems, Inc. (U.S.)
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