Field Programmable Gate Array Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, By Type (Low-End, Mid-Range, and High-End), By Node Size (≤ 16 nm, 20-90 nm, and > 90 nm), By Technology (SRAM, Antifuse, Flash, and Others (EEPROM, etc.)), By Application (Telecom & Networking, Data Center & HPC, Consumer & IoT, Automotive, Industrial, Aerospace & Defence, Healthcare, and Others (Energy & Utilities, etc.)), and Regional Forecast, 2025-2032

The global field programmable gate array market size was valued at USD 12.72 billion in 2024. The market is projected to grow from USD 13.92 billion in 2025 to USD 27.51 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 10.2% during the forecast period.

A Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a kind of integrated circuit, which the user can program or reconfigure after manufacturing to execute a certain digital task. FPGAs are very versatile and comprise an array of configurable logic blocks and programmable interconnects which can be linked together to develop customized digital circuits. This allows for functions such as software updates, bug fixes, and rapid prototyping without changing the physical hardware.

The major forces are the rise of the adoption of AI and IoT, the expansion of data centers and 5G infrastructure, and an increase in the need of high-performance and tailored solutions in automotive, aerospace, and consumer electronics sectors.

The top firms in the industry cover Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., NVidia Corporation, Achronix Semiconductor Corporation, Intel Corporation, and Lattice Semiconductor, and QuickLogic Corporation.

Impact of AI

AI Advancements Drive the Growing Adoption of FPGAs

One of the key factors that leads to the increasing use of Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGAs) is Artificial Intelligence (AI). The reconfigurability of FPGAs enables hardware to be customized after manufacture to the extent required by an application, allowing it to adapt to changing AI inference requirements in an efficient manner. The parallel processing nature of their intrinsic capability for real-time AI applications is of considerable importance in edge computing and autonomous systems, where response time is essential. With the growing complexity of AI models, the flexibility of FPGAs will provide a future-proof solution to assist intelligent devices in various fields, including automotive, medical, and data centers, among others. This self-representation of AI and FPGA technology is a stimulus for the proliferation and innovation of the AI hardware ecosystem.

Impact of Reciprocal Tariffs

Reciprocal Tariffs to Increase the FPGA Production Expenses

Reciprocal tariffs caused by trade policies may have an enormous effect on the market of Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGAs). These tariffs tend to make the purchase of imported components such as integrated circuits, logic blocks, and special materials expensive, which directly increases the cost of production of FPGAs. These increased costs can discourage competitive advantage and hinder supply chain efficiency, especially those that rely on international manufacturing. Besides, the tariff may cause volatility in the final product prices, which lowers the responsiveness in cost-elastic markets. As a result, mutual tariffs might change the rate at which the market will grow by evoking insecurity among both manufacturers and investors.

MARKET DYNAMICS

Market Drivers

Rising Demand for AI, ML, and Data Center Acceleration Drives Market Growth

The increase in demand for Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and data center acceleration remains one of the leading drivers of the FPGA market's development. Since AI algorithms and at-scale data processing require massive parallel computations and real-time analytics, FPGAs offer unmatched reconfigurability, low latency, and energy-efficient processing compared to fixed-purpose ASICs. All these attributes qualify them to support dynamic workloads in a cloud environment run by companies such as AWS, Azure, and Baidu. As a result, the implementation of FGPA is on the rise in the IT infrastructure, encouraging high-performance computing, AI inference engines, and edge analytics deployments in global data ecosystems.

Market Restraints

Competition from Emerging Alternatives Hinder Growth

With increasing obstacles in the FPGA market, emerging technologies, including Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), Graphics Processing Units (GPUs), and dedicated AI accelerators, are posing a threat to the FPGA market. These substitutes are changing rapidly, providing better performance, increased efficiency, or lower unit costs for specific computation loads. An example is that ASICs provide optimality in fixed functions, whereas GPUs are appropriate for parallel processing in AI and deep learning computations. With the growing emphasis by more industries on specialized, high performance processors, FPGAs are under increasing pressure to demonstrate the benefits of reconfigurability. Such increased competitiveness can constrain the use of FPGA in general applications, reducing the growth of the market, especially in data centers and high-performance computing systems.

Market Opportunities

5G, 6G, and Next-Gen Networking Drive Growth, Creating Market Growth Opportunities

The speed of 5G, the advent of 6G, and the development of next-generation networking systems have created immense opportunities in the FPGA market. FPGAs are also useful to provide flexible, high-performance, and low-latency networks. The fact that they can be reprogrammed enables them to quickly adapt to emerging telecommunication standards and protocols, especially Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) architectures. As more network operators and equipment manufacturers invest in future connectivity infrastructure, solutions based on FPGA will be increasingly utilized in base stations, signal processing units, and edge computing platforms. The flexibility makes FPGAs key enablers of communication systems, ready to be implemented in the future in industries and global networks.  

FIELD PROGRAMMABLE GATE ARRAY MARKET TRENDS

Growth of Low-Power and Embedded FPGAs (eFPGAs) Emerges as a Major Market Trend

The adoption of low-power and embedded FPGAs (eFPGAs) is a major tendency influencing the FPGA market. They are incorporated into System-on-Chip (SoC) designs, which provide versatile hardware acceleration in small and power-efficient consumer design products. It is especially demanded in automotive electronics, the Internet of Things (IoT), and industrial automation, where real time processing and reconfigurable logic are essential and must be implemented without compromising system flexibility. eFPGAs enable manufacturers to balance performance and power consumption without compromising system flexibility. The adoption of eFPGA technology in chip architecture is likely to lead to innovation and new markets in the global system as more smart devices are implemented.

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SEGMENTATION ANALYSIS

By Type

Balanced Performance and Affordability Boosts Mid-Range Segment Growth

Based on the type, the market is segmented into low-end, mid-range, and high-end.

The mid-range segment held the largest revenue share of USD 6.73 billion in the overall global market in the year 2024. The increase in revenue is driven by their balanced performance and affordability in a wide range of applications           

Of all the segments, high-end FPGAs holds the highest CAGR of 12.3% in the global market. The growth is mainly driven by the increasing demand for high-performance computing and AI workloads.

By Node Size

20-90 nm Segment Dominates Market Owing to Its Widespread Use

Based on node size, the market is divided into ≤ 16 nm, 20-90 nm, and > 90 nm.

The 20-90 nm segment dominates with a market share of USD 6.53 billion. The segment continues to generate the major revenue due to cost-effective production and widespread use.  

≤16 nm nodes hold the highest CAGR of 13.5% in the global market. The segment’s growth is mainly as advanced, smaller nodes enable higher performance and lower power for AI and data center applications.

By Technology

Flexibility and Maturity Augments the SRAM Segment Growth

Based on the technology, the market is divided into SRAM, antifuse, flash, and others (EEPROM, etc.).

The SRAM-based FPGAs segment accounted for the largest field programmable gate array market share at USD 9.49 billion in 2024. The segment’s growth is mainly due to their flexibility and maturity.

SRAM based FPGAs also represent the largest CAGR at 10.9% in the global market. The segment is growing faster primarily due to ongoing innovation in high-speed and low-power designs.

By Application

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Widespread 5G Infrastructure Deployment Augments the Telecom & Networking Segment Growth

Based on the application, the market is divided into telecom & networking, data center & HPC, consumer & IoT, automotive, industrial, aerospace & defence, healthcare, and others (energy & utilities, etc.).

The telecom & networking segment accounted for the largest market share at USD 4.04 billion in 2024. The segment’s growth is mainly because of widespread 5G infrastructure deployment.          

Data center & HPC applications have the highest CAGR of 13.7% in the global market. The segment’s growth is mainly due to AI acceleration and cloud computing growth.

FIELD PROGRAMMABLE GATE ARRAY MARKET REGIONAL OUTLOOK

Geographically the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America and Middle East & Africa.

North America

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The North America market is rapidly expanding. The market size was valued at USD 3.37 billion in 2025. The region’s growth is attributable to the adoption of FPGAs for AI and high-performance computing, and a strong presence in aerospace and defense applications.

The U.S. is at the forefront of the North American market, with expected revenue of USD 2.78 billion in 2025. The growth is attributable to increased demand for high-performance computing, AI acceleration, data centers, and 5G infrastructure.

Europe

The European market is substantially growing and is likely to contribute to a revenue share of USD 2.30 billion in 2025. The region’s growth is attributable to demand for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), the Internet of Things (IoT), 5G infrastructure, and advancements in high-level synthesis (HLS) tools.

The U.K., Germany and Italy are some of the leading contributors to the growth in the market, with the required revenue stake of USD 0.40 billion, USD 0.46 billion and USD 0.30 billion respectively by 2025.

Asia Pacific 

Asia Pacific is currently at the forefront of the global market. The market size was valued at USD 5.66 billion and USD 6.21 billion in 2023 and 2024 respectively due to large manufacturing bases and telecom expansion.

India and China are major contributors to the field programmable gate array market growth with an expected revenue share of USD 0.69 billion, and USD 2.43 billion respectively by 2025.

South America and Middle East & Africa

The market of South America is growing with an expected share of USD 0.99 billion in 2025. The region’s growth is attributable to 5G and 6G deployment and high-performance computing.

Middle East & Africa is expected to have the highest CAGR of 12.6%, solidifying the market as the fastest growing. The market size was valued at USD 0.42 billion in 2025. The region’s growth is owing to emerging infrastructure development and increasing adoption of FPGA-based solutions

GCC countries are predicted to have a market share of USD 0.15 billion by 2025.

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Key Industry Players

Key Players Focus On Partnerships and Acquisitions to Maintain Their Market Positions

The key players in the industry include Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., NVidia Corporation, Achronix Semiconductor Corporation, Intel Corporation, and Lattice Semiconductor, and QuickLogic Corporation. The companies dominate the market by focusing on strategies such as acquiring competitors, developing advanced products with new technologies, and forming strategic partnerships and collaborations with other tech providers in areas such as AI, data centers, and 5G. Other key players, including Lattice Semiconductor, Microchip Technology, and QuickLogic, are also expanding their product portfolios, focusing on innovation, and creating solutions to address the evolving needs of various industries.

LIST OF KEY FIELD PROGRAMMABLE GATE ARRAY COMPANIES PROFILED

• Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (U.S.)
• NVidia Corporation (U.S.)
• Achronix Semiconductor Corporation (U.S.)
• Intel Corporation (U.S.)
• Lattice Semiconductor (U.S.)
• QuickLogic Corporation (U.S.)
• GOWIN Semiconductor (China)
• Broadcom Inc. (U.S.)
• Synopsys, Inc. (U.S.)
• Xilinx, Inc. (U.S.)
• Microchip Technology (U.S.)
• Altera Corporation (U.S.)

KEY INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS

• October 2025- Lattice Semiconductor, the low power programmable leader, introduced the Lattice MachXO5™-NX TDQ family, the industry’s first secure control FPGAs with full Commercial National Security Algorithm (CNSA) 2.0-compliant post-quantum cryptography (PQC) support. Built on the award-winning Lattice Nexus™ platform, MachXO5-NX TDQ FPGAs deliver unmatched security, reliability, and flexibility for Computing, Communications, Industrial, and Automotive applications as the threat of quantum-enabled cyberattacks rises.
• May 2025- Microchip Technology released PolarFire® Core Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) and System on Chips (SoCs). The new devices are a derivative of the base PolarFire families and reduce customer costs by up to 30 percent by optimizing features and removing integrated transceivers.
• April 2025- Intel Corporation announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell 51% of its Altera business to Silver Lake, a global leader in technology investing. The transaction, which values Altera at USD 8.75 billion, establishes Altera’s operational independence and makes it the largest pure-play FPGA (field programmable gate array) semiconductor solutions company.
• February 2025- Everspin Technologies, Inc., the world’s leading developer and manufacturer of Magnetoresistive Random Access Memory (MRAM) persistent memory solutions, announced that its PERSYST MRAM is now validated for configuration across all Lattice Semiconductor Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA). Enabled through the Lattice Radiant™ software suite, this validation highlights MRAM's role as a robust and reliable configuration memory device for a wide range of applications in industries such as industrial, aerospace, military, and automotive.
• November 2021- Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced that it is entering the Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) market with a new line of very low-cost, very low-power devices. The ForgeFPGA™ Family will address the underserved market need for relatively small amounts of programmable logic that can be quickly and efficiently designed into cost-sensitive applications.

REPORT COVERAGE

The global field programmable gate array market report provides a detailed analysis of the market and focuses on key aspects such as prominent companies, deployment modes, types, and end users of the product. Besides this, it offers insights into the field programmable gate array market trends and highlights key industry developments and market share analysis for key companies. In addition to the aforementioned factors, the report encompasses several factors that have contributed to the growth of the market over recent years.

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