The increasing demand for data and the emergence of the connected ecosystem are driving data center operators and other service providers to upgrade capacities and capabilities, intensifying the need to ensure the integrity and accuracy of data systems. This, in turn, is fueling the demand for testing and measurement equipment such as the bit error rate tester (BERT). These devices primarily measure the bit error rate in data transmission and assess system performance. They are thus crucial for meeting the high-precision requirements of digital communication.
This Frost & Sullivan study analyzes the developments in the global BERT market. It examines the factors driving and restraining growth and provides key metrics, forecasts, and forecast analyses by end user, application, and region. The competitive environment, including the key companies and their product portfolios, has also been examined. The study also identifies the growth opportunities emerging from the changes in this space for market players and stakeholders to leverage. The base year is 2023, and the forecast period is from 2024 to 2028.
Author: Prabhu Karunakaran
Revenue Forecast
The revenue estimate for the base year 2023 is USD 243.7 million, with a projected CAGR of 2.5% for the study period from 2023 to 2028 in the Growth Opportunities in the Global Bit Error Rate Tester Market, 2024–2028.
Scope of Analysis
- Every digital transmission/communication channel encounters losses in the form of noise, interference, distortion, or errors in bit synchronization, affecting signal quality and integrity.
- To improve signal integrity across communication channels, it is essential to measure and analyze these losses.
- Bit Error Rate Testers (BERTs) are critical test and measurement equipment developed to meet the precision error measurement requirements of digital communication systems, primarily measuring bit errors in data transmission.
- Bit error refers to the number of bits received incorrectly during data transmission, with the Bit Error Rate (BER) expressed as a percentage of erroneous bits to total bits transmitted. A lower BER indicates better performance, quality, and reliability of the communication system.
- The study examines the impact of Megatrends such as Industry 5.0, AI/ML, 6G, smart cities, and hyperconnectivity on the BERT market, alongside market size and competitive landscape assessments.
- Key drivers and challenges for the BERT market are identified, highlighting emerging opportunities for market participants to sustain and grow their businesses in a competitive environment.
Market Segmentation
BERT
- By Application
- R&D
- Manufacturing
- Field
- By End User
- Semiconductors
- Mobility
- Aerospace and Defense (A&D)
- Communications
- Consumer Electronics
- Academics
- Energy
- Others
- By Region
- North America (NA)
- Europe
- APAC
- Middle East and Africa (MEA)
- Latin America (LATAM)
Competitive Environment
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| Particulars | Comments |
| No. of Competitors | More than 20 |
| Competitive Factors | Accuracy and reliability, investment protection/upgradability of test for future communication standards, flexibility to test multiple technologies, price-performance value, faster testing times |
| Key Notable Companies | Keysight Technologies, Anritsu, VIAVI |
| Other Notable Companies | GL Communications, LUCEO INSTRUMENTS UG, Optellent, Reach Technologies Inc., Raybit Systems, Introspect Technology, Data Connect Enterprise, MUNICH-INSTRUMENTS, MultiLane, Luceo Instruments, SHF Communication Technologies, FarSite, Stanlay, Shenzhen Golight Technology, Co., Ltd, Quantifi Photonics, Liverage, Spectronix, ESOR Engineering. |
| Distribution Structure | Direct sales, indirect sales (distributors, used/rental/lease resellers, online sales) |
Revenue Forecast

Why is it Increasingly Difficult to Grow?
The Strategic Imperative 8™
The Impact of the Top 3 Strategic Imperatives on the Global Bit Error Rate Tester Industry
Growth Opportunities Fuel the Growth Pipeline Engine™
Scope of Analysis
Fundamentals and FAQs on BERT
Basic Building Blocks of BERT
Market Segmentation
BERT Market Structure
BERT Market Structure—Key Companies across the Sales Channel
Growth Metrics
Growth Drivers
Growth Restraints
Revenue Forecast
Revenue Forecast by End User
Revenue Forecast by Application
Revenue Forecast by Region
Revenue Forecast Analysis
Competitive Environment
Market Share Analysis
Key Companies by HQ Region
Competitive Landscape
Product Portfolio of Key Companies
Product Portfolio of Key Companies (continued)
Product Pricing
Growth Opportunity 1: 1.6 TbE Testing
Growth Opportunity 1: 1.6 TbE Testing (continued)
Growth Opportunity 2: High-speed Digital Testing Requirements in Autonomous Cars
Growth Opportunity 2: High-speed Digital Testing Requirements in Autonomous Cars (continued)
Growth Opportunity 3: Space Communication
Growth Opportunity 3: Space Communication (continued)
List of Exhibits
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- BERT: Basic Building Blocks, 2023, Global
- BERT: Growth Metrics, Global, 2023
- BERT: Growth Drivers, Global, 2024–2028
- BERT: Growth Restraints, Global, 2024–2028
- BERT: Revenue Forecast, Global, 2020–2028
- BERT: Revenue Forecast by End User, Global, 2020–2028
- BERT: Revenue Forecast by Application, Global, 2020–2028
- BERT: Revenue Forecast by Region, Global, 2020–2028
- BERT: Revenue Share, 2023, Global
- BERT: Geographic Spread of Market Participants by HQ, Global, 2023
- Bert: Pricing Percent Share, Global, 2023
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| Deliverable Type | Market Research |
|---|---|
| Author | Prabhu Karunakaran |
| Industries | Test and Measurement Instrumentation |
| No Index | No |
| Is Prebook | No |
| Keyword 1 | bit error rate tester |
| Keyword 2 | BERT market growth |
| Keyword 3 | telecom testing equipment |
| List of Charts and Figures | BERT: Basic Building Blocks, 2023, Global~ BERT: Growth Metrics, Global, 2023~ BERT: Growth Drivers, Global, 2024–2028~ BERT: Growth Restraints, Global, 2024–2028~ BERT: Revenue Forecast, Global, 2020–2028~ BERT: Revenue Forecast by End User, Global, 2020–2028~ BERT: Revenue Forecast by Application, Global, 2020–2028~ BERT: Revenue Forecast by Region, Global, 2020–2028~ BERT: Revenue Share, 2023, Global~ BERT: Geographic Spread of Market Participants by HQ, Global, 2023~ Bert: Pricing Percent Share, Global, 2023~ |
| Podcast | No |
| Predecessor | NA96-01-00-00-00 |
| WIP Number | KAE8-01-00-00-00 |
Growth Opportunities in the Global Bit Error Rate Tester Market, 2024-2028
Demand for High-bandwidth and High-speed Data and the Resulting Investments in Data Centers will Drive Growth
14-Oct-2024
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