Technology, Process and Cost Comparison
BAW Filters Comparison 2025
Analysis of BAW (FBAR & SMR) Filters from Broadcom, Epcos (TDK), EPiCMems, Qorvo, Qualcomm, Skyworks, ROFS , Taiyo Yuden with comparison to DBAR from Texas Instruments and XBAW by Akoustis.
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Key Features
- Detailed Floorplan
- Detailed photos
- Precise measurements
- Die analysis
- Package analysis
- Materials analysis
- Manufacturing process flow
- Supply chain evaluation
- Manufacturing cost analysis
- Physical Comparisons
- Technical Comparisons
- Cost Comparisons
What's new
Comparative study of eight filters from : Broadcom, Epcos (TDK), EPiCMems, Qorvo, Qualcomm, Skyworks, ROFS , Taiyo Yuden in comparison to DBAR filter technology from Texas Instruments and XBAW by Akoustis.
Product objectives
This report provides insights on the technology and cost comparisons for the BAW (FBAR & SMR) resonator technology from different suppliers: Broadcom, Epcos (TDK), EPiCMems, Qorvo, Qualcomm, Skyworks, ROFS , Taiyo Yuden compared to DBAR filter technology from Texas Instruments and XBAW by Akoustis.
According to the RF Front-End Market Forecast, filters represent the second-largest RF front-end market in terms of value. Even though SiP modules are widely used, certain applications (like antennaplexers) still need discrete filters. As a result, Yole Group sees an excellent opportunity to evaluate the range of BAW technologies offered by different players, taking into account their applications, technological approaches, and costs.
With the rise of 5G in RFFE, the adoption of BAW-type (SMR/FBAR) filters has increased, particularly for medium- and high-band frequencies (MB/HB), where performance requirements are strict. However, since 2022, many OEMs have gradually reduced their use of FBAR and SMR-BAW filters. FBAR provides higher performance but involves high production costs due to its cavity processing and is fabricated on 8” wafers. In contrast, SMR delivers somewhat lower performance and production costs. It relies on the Bragg mirror principle and offers effective heat dissipation, resulting in less temperature drift compared to FBAR.
This report examines filters used in both IoT and mobile applications (including Satcom, sub-6GHz, and LTE). It provides detailed insights into BAW resonator technologies from various suppliers and includes a comparative study of eight components from Broadcom, Epcos (TDK), EPiCMems, Qorvo, Qualcomm, Skyworks, ROFS, and Taiyo Yuden. This report will include a comparison of the previously cited components with DBAR filter technology from Texas Instruments and XBAW by Akoustis.
Overview
- Executive Summary
- Product Specification
- Reverse Costing Methodology
- Glossary
Company Profile
- Broadcom/TDK/EPCOS/EPICMEMS/Qorvo/Qualcomm/Skyworks/ROFS/Taiyo Yuden
Physical Analysis
- Summary
- Broadcom
- Epcos (TDK)
- EPiCMems
- Qorvo
- Qualcomm
- Skyworks
- ROFS
- Taiyo Yuden
Physical Comparison
Manufacturing Process Flow Analysis
- Global Overview
- Broadcom
- Epcos (TDK)
- EPiCMems
- Qorvo
- Qualcomm
- Skyworks
- ROFS
- Taiyo Yuden
Cost Analysis
- Synthesis
- Yields Explanation & Hypotheses
- FBAR-BAW Front-End
- FBAR-BAW Die Cost
- BAW-SMR Front-End
- BAW-SMR Die Cost
