ElectroniCast - Planar Waveguide Circuit Modules Global Market Forecast (2012)

According to ElectroniCast APAC will increase its lead in market share of Planar Waveguide Circuit Modules (2011-2016)

ElectroniCast Consultants, a leading market research & technology forecast consultancy addressing the fiber optics communications industry, today announced the release of a new market forecast and analysis of the worldwide use and technology trends of Planar Waveguide Circuit (PWC) Modules in optical communication networks. 

Planar technology allows a much tighter density of components given that all functions are can be performed on a single PWC chip. The end result is a much smaller device and smaller footprint for the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) solutions.

According to ElectroniCast Consultants, the global consumption value of planar waveguide circuit (PWC) modules will increase with strongly rising quantity growth partially offset by declining average prices.

The APAC region, with 45% in 2011, is forecast to increase at as faster pace versus the other two regions to maintain the lead in relative market share.  The America region is set to hold onto the 2nd-place position.  Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) will remain in a distant third place in relative market share (2011-2016). The consumption value of a particular module is determined by the region and final application (“end-use”) of the module.

According to the market research study results, the trend is for discrete-circuit (single-function) based PWC modules to be gradually displaced by equivalent performance (multiple-function) planar waveguide modules.  The combination of the packaging and integrated optics aspects of PWC technology provides for an attractive and powerful technology for modules, which will hold multiple (two or more) functions (integrated multifunction devices); thereby, reducing size, weight, and cost versus larger, bulkier discrete (single-function) modules. 

“PWC discrete (single function) modules are forecast for relatively slower growth versus the integrated multifunction module category,” said Stephen Montgomery, president – International Business at ElectroniCast.

Contact me at: stephen_montgomery@electronicastconsultants.com

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This 404-page market forecast report is available immediately from ElectroniCast Consultants for the fee of $4,200. For detailed information on this or other services provided by ElectroniCast, please contact Theresa Hosking, Marketing/Sales; thosking@electronicastconsultants.com  

(Telephone/USA: 707/275-9397)

ElectroniCast Consultants – www.electronicast.com specializes in forecasting trends in technology forecasting, markets and applications forecasting, strategic planning and consulting. ElectroniCast Consultants, as a technology-based independent forecasting firm, serves industrial companies, trade associations, government agencies, communication and data network companies and the financial community.  Reduction of the risk of major investment decisions is the main benefit provided.  ElectroniCast Consultants’ goal is to understand the challenges and opportunities facing clients and to provide timely, accurate information for strategic planning.