Fiber Optic Sensors Global Market Forecast Service

ElectroniCast report provides our forecast and analysis of the worldwide consumption of Fiber Optic Sensors.  In addition to the main report, the service also includes an extensive market forecast database in Microsoft Excel format, as well as 12-issues of the Fiber Optic Sensors Monthly Journal and the ElectroniCast Fiber Optic Industry Monthly Review.

Fiber optic sensors use optical fiber either as the sensing element ("intrinsic sensors"), or as a means of relaying signals from a remote sensor to the electronics that process the signals ("extrinsic sensors"). The 2010-2015 quantitative market forecast data presented in this study report are segmented into the following geographic regions, plus a Global summary:

·        The Americas (North America, Central and South America)

·        EMEA (Europe, Middle Eastern countries, plus Africa)

·        APAC (Asia Pacific)

The market forecast database is also presented and segmented in three main sections:

           

·        Fiber Optic Point Sensors: Component-Level

·        Continuous Distributed Fiber Optic Sensors

·        Optical Communication Signal Analysis Interface Components/Modules

Fiber Optic Point Sensors Applications covered in this report:

·        Manufacturing Process/Factory

·        Civil Engineering/Construction (buildings, bridges, tunnels, etc)

·        Military/Aerospace/Security

·        Test & Measurement used in Telecommunication, CATV, Private/Enterprise

·        Biomedical/Science

·        Petrochemical/Energy/Utilities/Natural Resources

·        Automotive/Vehicle

Sensing/Measuring Quantity (Measurand)  The Fiber Optic Point Sensor Forecast is segment further by the following sensing/measuring quantity (measurand) types:

·        Mechanical Strain

·        Temperature

·        Pressure

·        Chemical, Gas, Liquid

·        Vibration, Acoustic, Seismic

·        Displacement, Acceleration, Proximity

·        Electric and Magnetic Field - Fiber Optic Sensors

·        Rotation (such as Fiber Optic Gyroscopes: FOGs)

                       

Continuous Distributed Sensor Applications/Technologies covered in this report:

·        Manufacturing Process/Factory

o       Interferometric

o       Raman back-scattering 

o       Brillouin waves

·        Civil Engineering/Construction (buildings, bridges, tunnels, etc)

o       Interferometric

o       Raman back-scattering 

o       Brillouin waves

·        Military/Aerospace/Security

o       Interferometric

o       Raman back-scattering 

o       Brillouin waves

·        Petrochemical/Energy/Utilities/Natural Resources

o       Interferometric

o       Raman back-scattering 

o       Brillouin waves

·        Biomedical/Science

o       Interferometric

o       Raman back-scattering 

o       Brillouin waves

An extensive list of fiber optic sensor manufacturers and related companies is provided, along with a matrix table classifying the types of sensors technologies that they address.  Market share estimates for the leading competitors are also provided.  The technology trends of other pertinent fiber optic components and devices in the fiber optic marketplace are presented.

Optical Communication Signal Analysis Interface Components/Modules        

These include components, sampling/interface modules and intra-enclosure (board-level) elements directly used for fiber optic sensing measurements, used in equipment such as –Oscilloscopes, OTDRs, Bit Error Rate Testers, Signal Generators, Spectrum Analyzers, and numerous other test/measurement/ monitoring equipment used for communication/optical signal processing applications.  The forecast is segmented by the following applications:             

·        Telecommunications

·        Private Enterprise Data Networks

·        Cable TV

·        Military/Aerospace/Security

·        Other

This study report also provides an extensive review of applicable technologies, including:

·        Interferometry

·        Intensity

·        Polarization

·        Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG)

·        Raman back-scattering

·        Fluoresence

·        Brillouin waves

·        Doppler Anemometry

·        Spectroscopy

·        Waveguides/ Specialty Optical Fiber

·        Optrode

Fiber Optic Sensors Monthly Journal and the Fiber Optic Industry Monthly Review

The Fiber Optic Sensors Monthly Journal and the Fiber Optic Industry Monthly Review are included with the subscription to the annual Fiber Optic Sensors Global Market Forecast and Analysis Report. Both monthly reports are sent, via e-mail, in PDF file: typically 30-40 pages.  

Both of these monthly reports provide summary-level information of the latest market and technology trends covering the area of fiber optic communication.

The Fiber Optic Industry Monthly Review is released at the end of each month.

The Fiber Optic Sensor Monthly Journal is released at the beginning of each month.

Published:                  August 29, 2011

Fee:                            $6,800

Text Pages:               479 – PDF

Excel File:                  Extensive market forecast database spreadsheets

Please E-Mail me if you would like to order this report:

stephen_montgomery@electronicastconsultants.com

New Patent Announcement: Optical path converting member

Optical path converting member, multilayer print circuit board, and device for optical communication

A device for optical communication including a conductor circuit and an insulating layer formed and laminated, an optical circuit and an optical path for transmitting an optical signal, and an optical element or a package substrate on which an optical element is mounted. An optical path converting member is disposed at the optical path for transmitting an optical signal so as to transmit an optical signal between the optical element and the optical circuit. The optical path converting member comprises a lens and an optical path conversion mirror having an entrance surface, an exit surface and a reflection surface. The lens is provided at either the entrance surface or the exit surface on the side facing the optical circuit.

Source: Patent 7995880 Issued on August 9, 2011. Estimated Expiration Date: August 12, 2030. Inventors: Kodama, Hiroaki; Asai, Motoo; Yamada, Kazuhito; Assignee: IBIDEN Co., Ltd.; Application: No. 12855207 filed on 08/12/2010;US Classes: 385/14INTEGRATED OPTICAL CIRCUIT; International Classes: G02B 6/12, G02B 6/42

Research Paper: Free Space Optical Communication (FSO)

High-speed image detector appliance in free space optical communication

 

A paper has been published describing the application of very fast image detectors to the fine tracking system of free space optical (FSO) communication has been demonstrated in several projects.

In the near surface of the earth, the influence of the atmosphere on the optical communication system must be considered. The optical communication system must be designed to be able to suppress the influence of atmospheric turbulence.

The authors have used the high-speed CMOS image sensor for the fine tracking system of 15 km FSO communication demonstration. In this study, the authors present the atmospheric influence on the fine tracking detector, and find out the tracking algorithm for the fine tracking detector to detect the centre of the received spot. On analysis of atmosphere turbulence influenced and the experiment data, the authors find that using centroid algorithm in the fine tracking system is better than the centre of mass algorithm. They proposed a new centroid algorithm in the fine tracking system and use this algorithm in the demonstration system. They found it could minimize the atmosphere turbulence influence.

Source: Liu, P.;   Kazaura, K.;   Dat, P.;   Wakamori, K.;   Matsumoto, M.; 

Global Inf. & Telecommun. Inst. (GITS), Waseda Univ., Tokyo, Japan

This paper appears in: Image Processing, IET

Issue Date: August 2011

Volume: 5 Issue:5

On page(s): 356 - 362

ISSN: 1751-9659

INSPEC Accession Number: 12122006

Digital Object Identifier: 10.1049/iet-ipr.2009.0242

Date of Current Version: 12 August 2011

Sponsored by: Institution of Engineering and Technology 

India: Sistema Shyam TeleServices Ltd (SSTL) / Ericsson Agreement

… New 3-year contract includes the management of fiber transport

August 1, 2011 – Sistema Shyam Teleservices Ltd. (SSTL), which nationally operates telecom services under the MTS brand with over 12 million wireless subscribers, extended its current managed services contract with Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) in

India. The extension adds four new circles of CDMA wireless networks and a new

three-year contract including the management of fiber transport and wireline

networks in Rajasthan.

Under the three-year agreement, Ericsson will be responsible for network optimization, operations and maintenance including field operations and 24/7 network service assurance, and fulfillment network service provisioning, customer problem management and spare parts management.

Channeling the servicing of the multi-vendor networks to Ericsson will lead to efficiencies and improved response time for SSTL and better service for its customers.

Vsevolod Rozanov, President & CEO SSTL, said: "Strengthening our existing relationship with Ericsson, we have entrusted them with the responsibility of managing an additional four circles along with the management of our largest fiber transport and wireline networks. This association is expected to further enhance our efficiencies and ensure quality service for our customers."

Magnus Mandersson, Head of Ericsson's Services business, said: "This is an important milestone for Ericsson in India, as we are extending our relationship with SSTL in three directions: time, geography and scope. For the first time in India, we will manage fiber transport and wireline networks. We welcome the employees who join us and we look forward to setting new standards of network performance for SSTL."

As part of the agreement, 200 SSTL employees in Rajasthan will join Ericsson India.  According to the renewed partnership, Ericsson will be operating MTS' wireless networks in Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh East, Uttar Pradesh West, Gujarat and Rajasthan.

In September 2010, SSTL awarded a managed services contract to Ericsson to manage their multi-vendor wireless networks in two circles, Delhi and Haryana. The extended partnership is evidence of the significant cost and quality improvements already realized in the network.

 Aboute Ericsson             Ericsson is the world's leading provider of technology and services to telecom operators. Ericsson is the leader in 2G, 3G and 4G mobile technologies, and provides support for networks with over 2 billion subscribers and has the leading position in managed services. The company's portfolio comprises mobile and fixed network infrastructure, telecom services, software, broadband and multimedia solutions for operators, enterprises and the media industry. The Sony Ericsson and ST-Ericsson joint ventures provide consumers with feature-rich personal mobile devices.

Ericsson is advancing its vision of being the "prime driver in an all-communicating world" through innovation, technology, and sustainable business solutions. Working in 180 countries, more than 90,000 employees generated revenue of SEK 203.3 billion (USD 28.2 billion) in 2010. Founded in 1876 with the headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, Ericsson is listed on NASDAQ OMX, Stockholm and NASDAQ New York.

www.ericsson.com 

 About Sistema Shyam TeleServices Ltd       Sistema Shyam TeleServices Ltd (SSTL) is a venture, involving equity participation by Sistema {LSE: SSA} of Russia, the Russian Federation and the Shyam Group of India. Sistema is the majority shareholder in the joint venture company which operates its telecom services under the MTS brand. MTS is well recognized in India and worldwide for its commitment to high quality and innovative telecom solutions.  MTS has recently been ranked by Millward Brown as 80th most valuable brand in the world. In a short span of time, MTS in India has secured over 11 million wireless subscribers and under the MBlaze brand provides mobile broadband services to more than 800,000 customers in over 160 towns across the country. www.mtsindia.in