Component
Wi-Fi router
A home wireless access point that shares an internet connection across phones, laptops, and TVs.
Criticality
High
Unit cost
$45
Quality
70 / 100
US completeness
5.0
Made in US
2,000,000 units
Current demand
40,000,000 units
US exports
160,000 units
Opportunity score
91.0
Domestic vs international supply
Planned US investment, next 5 years
$800M
Expected extra output: 2,000,000 units per year
Requires
Housing
- Plastic shell (default)
- Sheet-steel shell
Printed circuit board
Processor
- Radio SoC (default)
- Microcontroller
Copper
Power cable
Used by
Finished product.