Abstract
The global fiber optic connector and mechanical splice consumption in 2008 is forecasted to reach $1.64 billion. The consumption value will increase with strongly rising quantity growth partially offset by declining average prices. By the year 2012, the worldwide consumption value is forecasted to reach over $2.5 billion. ElectroniCast' s global forecast of fiber optic connectors and mechanical splices is presented by function:
- Consumption Value ($, Million)
- Number of Units (Quantity in 1,000)
- Average Selling Prices ($, each)
This report provides the historic year of 2007 and a 5-year (2008-2012) forecast of fiber optic connector and mechanical splice use, segmented by geographic region:
- North America
- Europe
- Japan/Pacific Rim
- Rest of World
- Plus a Global summary
Multimode connector use is forecasted to grow from $764.1 million, last year (2007) to $1.437 billion in 2012. North America' s share is significantly higher compared to other world regions, due to an earlier start of fiber optics use in premises LANs (Private Enterprise) and the subsequent rapid expansion into horizontal interconnects, as well as use in inside equipment such as switches, high-performance computing (HPC), etc. Parallel optical interconnect components, including multiple fiber connectors and vertical cavity surface emitting laser diodes (VCSELs), which phased into production equipment, are driving the migration of fiber closer to the end user.
Use of mechanical splices will decline in percentage share from 3.5 percent in 2007 to 2.7 percent by 2012, however increasing in value from $48 million to $68 million. Telecom application, particularly emergency restoration, is the predominant use of mechanical splices. However, fusion splicing has mainly been used in large fiber count cable installations, it has now expanded for smaller fiber count installations, as smaller and lower cost fusion splice equipment are readily available.
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
- 1.1 Fiber Optic Connectors/Splice Overview
- 1.2 Fusion Splice Equipment Overview
- 1.3 Enterprise Optical Communication Network - Protocol Overview
- 1.4 Broadband and FTTP Overview
- 1.5 Fiber Optics Industry Overview
- 1.5.1 Boom, Bust and the Recovery
- 1.5.2 Fiber Optics Industry: Decade-to-Decade
2. Fiber Optic Connector/Splice Market Forecast
- 2.1 Global Summary
- 2.2 North America
- 2.2.1 North America, by Type
- 2.2.2 North America, by Application
- 2.3 Europe
- 2.3.1 Europe, by Type
- 2.3.2 Europe, by Application
- 2.4 Japan/Pacific Rim
- 2.4.1 Japan/Pacific Rim, by Type
- 2.4.2 Japan/Pacific Rim, by Application
- 2.5 Rest of World
- 2.5.1 ROW Forecast by Connector Type
3. Optical Communication Trends
- 3.1 Overview
- 3.2 Fiber Network Technology Trends
- 3.3 Components
- 3.3.1 Overview
- 3.3.2 Transmitters and Receivers
- 3.3.3 Optical Amplifiers
- 3.3.4 Dispersion Compensators
- 3.3.5 Fiber Cable
- 3.4 Devices and Parts
- 3.4.1 Overview
- 3.4.2 Emitters and Detectors
- 3.4.3 VCSEL & Transceiver Technology Review
- 3.4.4 Optoelectronic Application-Specific Integrated Circuits
- 3.4.5 Modulators
- 3.4.6 Packages
- 3.4.7 Optoelectronic Integrated Circuits
4. Competitive Market Share and List of Selected Vendors
5. Methodology
- 5.1 Research and Analysis Methodology
- 5.2 Assumptions of Fiber Optic Component Global Market Forecast
6. Definitions
- 6.1 Acronyms, Abbreviations, and General Terms
7. Market Forecast Data Base; Overview and Tutorial
Market Forecast Data Base - Excel Spreadsheets
North America, Europe, Japan/Pacific Rim, Rest of World, Global Summary (195 pages)
List of Figures
- 1.2.1 Single-Fiber Core-To-Core Alignment
- 1.2.2 Multiple-Fiber Cladding-to-Cladding Alignment
- 1.2.3 Examples of Differences in Optical Fiber (Core and Cladding) Alignment
- 1.2.4 Furukawa Electric FS122M8/M12 (Fusion Splice)
- 1.3.1 Typical Gigabit Product Deployment
- 1.3.2 TIA-942 Standard: Basic Data Center Topology
- 1.4.1 Access Network Elements
- 1.4.2 Fiber-to-the-Office Forecast Structure
- 1.4.3 Cogent Communication' s Multi-National IP Network
- 1.4.4 Broadband-to-the-Premise
- 1.4.5 Fully Reconfigurable OADM
- 1.4.6 Hitachi' s AMN 1200 (B-PON OLT)
- 1.4.7 FTTU-PON System
- 1.4.8 FTTP PON Architecture
- 1.4.9 Free Space Optics (FSO) Illustration
- 1.5.1.1 LH/SLH/Submarine Global Fiber Optic Component Shipments, Consumption and Inventory Value Trends, 1990-2006
- 1.5.1.2 Global Fiber Optic Component Shipments, Consumption and Inventory Value Trends, 1990-2006
- 1.5.1.3 Global Fiber Optic Component Shipments, Consumption and Inventory Value Trends, 1990-2006
- 1.5.1.4 Price Trends of a Typical Maturing Component, 1997-2007
- 1.5.2.1 Evolution of Research Emphasis during Technology Life Cycle
- 1.5.2.2 Evolving to the All-Optical Network
- 1.5.2.3 AON - Technology Demonstration Roadmap
- 1.5.2.4 AON - Test-bed Network Platform
- 2.1.1 AFL Telecommunications' Future Access™ Fiber Distribution Hub (FDH)
- 2.1.2 OmniReach Fiber Distribution Hub (FDH) 3000
- 2.1.3 ClearCurve Fiber Distribution Terminal
- 2.1.4 Selected Fiber Optic Connectors
- 2.1.5 The LC Uniboot
- 2.1.6 4X Optical Connector
- 2.1.7 40-Gigabit optical active Cable (OAC)
- 2.1.8 Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable (QSFP) MSA Solution
- 2.1.9 Ruggedized fiber-optic connector system
- 2.1.10 The Smart Cleaner
- 2.1.11 IBC Brand Cleaners
- 2.1.12 AFL FAST Connectors
- 2.1.13 Connector Product Flow
- 3.2.1 Network Bandwidth Expansion Alternatives
- 3.2.2 Xanoptix Multifiber Transmitters
- 3.2.3 Flexible Optical Backplane
- 3.4.3.1 Genealogy of VCSELs
- 3.4.3.2 New Focus 10 Gbps VCSEL Optical Subassembly
- 3.4.3.3 4 x 3.125 Gbps WWDM SFF Transceiver Concept
- 3.4.3.4 Assembled Non-Functional 4 x 3.125 Gbps WWDM SFF Concept Module
- 3.4.3.5 WWDM Transceiver, Transmit Side Optical Combiner
- 3.4.3.6 WWDM De-multiplexing Subassembly
- 3.4.3.7 CWDM VCSEL Transceiver (8-wavelength diagram)
- 3.4.3.8 4-Channel VCSEL Transceiver
- 3.4.3.9 Corona Optical Systems (EMCORE Corporation) OptoCube 40
- 3.4.3.10 Array VCSEL Interconnects between Cabinets or Racks
- 3.4.3.11 12 x 2.5 Gbps VCSEL Transceiver Package
- 3.4.3.12 Pre-terminated Ribbon Cable Assembly
- 3.4.3.13 Optical Backplane Implementation
- 3.4.3.14 Typical Intra-Office Interconnections
- 3.3.3.15 12 Fiber VSR Architecture
- 3.4.3.16 Converter ASIC Function
- 3.4.3.17 12-Fiber VSR Module vs. OC-192 SONET Line Card
- 3.4.3.18 4 Fiber VSR Architecture
- 3.4.7.1 Trend of Transceiver Packaging Density, Gigabits/Cubic Inch
- 3.4.7.2 Xanoptix 32x32 Datacom Transceiver
- 3.4.7.3 Bookham Integrated Transceiver Silicon Waveguides
- 5.1.1 Market Research & Forecasting Methodology
List of Tables
- 1.1.1 Global Fiber Optic Connector/Splice Consumption Forecast, by Region ($, Million)
- 1.1.2 Fiber Optic Connector Application Category List
- 1.1.3 Fiber Optic Connector Category List
- 1.1.4 Fiber Optic Connector/Splice Global Consumption Forecast, by Type ($, Million)
- 1.1.5 Fiber Optic Connector/Splice Global Consumption Forecast, by Application ($, Million)
- 1.2.1 Fusion Splicer (Type) Preference, by Application
- 1.3.1 Ethernet Standards Suite
- 1.3.2 IEEE Distance Specifications for Fiber-Optic Ethernet by Fiber Type
- 1.3.3 Migration or Upgrade Scenarios to Gigabit Ethernet
- 1.4.1 Leaders in Broadband, based on Total Subscribers at >200Kbps (one-way)
- 1.4.2 Minimum & Ideal Speeds Necessary for Popular Applications
- 1.4.3 Selected PON Comparison
- 1.5.1.1 Contrasting Trends During the Business Cycle
- 2.1.1 Fiber Optic Connector Application Category List
- 2.1.2 Fiber Optic Connector Category List
- 2.1.3 Global Fiber Optic Connector/Splice Consumption, by Region (Quantity Basis)
- 2.1.4 Global Fiber Optic Connector/Splice Consumption Value, by Region (US$, Million)
- 2.1.5 Fiber Optic Connector/Splice Global Consumption, by Type (Quantity Basis)
- 2.1.6 Fiber Optic Connector/Splice Global Consumption, by Type (Value Basis, $ Million)
- 2.1.7 Selected Standards For Fiber Optic Connectors
- 2.1.8 Fiber Optic Connector/Splice Global Consumption, by Application (Quantity Basis)
- 2.1.9 Fiber Optic Connector/Splice Global Consumption, by Application ($ Million)
- 2.2.1.1 Canadian Broadband Statistical Data (2007)
- 2.2.1.2 Summary Information - Bell Canada (2007)
- 2.2.1.3 Summary Information - Cogeco Cable - Canada (2007)
- 2.2.1.4 Summary Information - Rogers Cable - Canada (2007)
- 2.2.1.5 Summary Information - Shaw Communications - Canada (2007)
- 2.2.1.6 Summary Information - Telus - Canada (2007)
- 2.2.1.7 Summary Information - Videotron - Canada (2007)
- 2.2.1.8 Fiber Optic Connector/Splice North American Consumption, by Type ($ Million)
- 2.2.1.9 Singlemode Fiber Optic Connector North American Consumption, by Type ($ Million)
- 2.2.1.10 Fiber Optic Multimode Connector North American Consumption, by Type ($ Million)
- 2.2.2.1 Fiber Optic Connector/Splice North American Consumption, by Application ($ Million)
- 2.2.2.2 Singlemode Connector North American Market Forecast, by Application ($Million)
- 2.2.2.3 Multimode Connector North American Market Forecast, by Application ($ Million)
- 2.2.2.4 Fiber Optic Mechanical Splice North American Forecast, by Application ($ Million)
- 2.3.1.1 Fiber Optic Connector/Splice European Consumption, by Type ($ Million)
- 2.3.1.2 Singlemode Fiber Optic Connector European Consumption, by Type ($ Million)
- 2.3.1.3 Fiber Optic Multimode Connector European Consumption, by Type ($ Million)
- 2.3.2.1 Fiber Optic Connector/Splice European Consumption, by Application ($ Million)
- 2.3.2.2 Singlemode Connector European Market Forecast, by Application ($Million)
- 2.3.2.3 Multimode Connector European Market Forecast, by Application ($ Million)
- 2.3.2.4 Fiber Optic Mechanical Splice European Forecast, by Application ($ Million)
- 2.4.1.1 Fiber Optic Connector/Splice Japan/Pacific Rim Consumption, by Type ($ Million)
- 2.4.1.2 Singlemode Fiber Optic Connector Japan/Pacific Rim Consumption, by Type ($ Million)
- 2.4.1.3 Fiber Optic Multimode Connector Japan/Pacific Rim Consumption, by Type ($ Million)
- 2.4.2.1 Fiber Optic Connector/Splice Japan/Pacific Rim Consumption, by Application ($ Million)
- 2.4.2.2 Singlemode Connector Japan/Pacific Rim Market Forecast, by Application ($Million)
- 2.4.2.3 Multimode Connector Japan/Pacific Rim Market Forecast, by Application ($ Million)
- 2.4.2.4 Fiber Optic Mechanical Splice Japan/Pacific Rim Forecast, by Application ($ Million)
- 2.5.1.1 Latin American Demographic Trends
- 2.5.1.2 Fiber Optic Connector/Splice ROW Consumption, by Type ($ Million)
- 2.5.1.3 Fiber Optic Connector/Splice ROW Consumption, by Application ($ Million)
- 2.5.1.4 Singlemode Connector ROW Market Forecast, by Type ($Million)
- 2.5.1.5 Multimode Connector ROW Market Forecast, by Type ($ Million)
- 2.5.1.6 Fiber Optic Mechanical Splice ROW Forecast, by Application ($ Million)
- 4.2.1 Selected Global Fiber Optic Connector and Other Assembly Suppliers
- 4.2.1 Fiber Optic Connector/Mechanical Splice Global Market Share Estimates, 2007)
- 7.1.1 Fiber Optic Connector/Mechanical Splice Product Categories
- 7.1.2 Fiber Optic Connector/Mechanical Splice Application Categories
