ElectroniCast is forecasting a slowdown in consumption for 2020, caused by the negative effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19)
April 22, 2020 - ElectroniCast, a leading market and technology consultancy, today announced the report release of their 10-year market forecast of the global consumption of Planar Lightwave Circuit (PLC) splitters used in Fiber Optic Communication Networks.
According to the market review and forecast report, in terms of value, the global PLC splitter compact (small) device consumption (use) reached an estimated $153.56 million last year. However, because of the impact on production, sales, shipment and implementation caused by the negative effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19), ElectroniCast is forecasting a slowdown or negative movement in consumption in 2020 and then a sluggish recovery.
The global use of PLC compact devices in the Telco/CATV (Service Provider) application category, is forecast for a relatively low growth pattern during the next decade; mainly because much of the “greenfield” (new-built) Telco/CATV projects are winding-down in mature countries. Also, the consumption is forecast to be higher in 2028 versus 2029, due mainly to approaching market saturation.
PLC splitter compact devices used in FTTX, PONs and other Telecom (and CATV) service provider network applications led in global consumption in 2019. The compact devices used with test/measurement, R&D and specialty applications are forecast for slow but steady increases each year.
Consumption in Private Enterprise is forecast for “double-digit” annual growth for the next decade. Private Enterprise and the majority of Harsh Environment optical communication usage, tends to favor multimode optical fiber (and lower port-count) and therefore most of the coupler/splitter function is dealt with by the usage of Fused Biconical Taper (FBT) component; however, as overall single-mode optical fiber use and link distances expand in Private Enterprise, including Enterprise Hyperscale Data Centers (HDCs), and Harsh Environments, so will the use of PLC splitters, according to ElectroniCast. It is important to note, however, that device (and module) packaging for the harsh environment application (military, industrial, and other related) demands a cost/price premium versus standard packaging.
This annual study report quantifies PLC splitter compact devices, as well as PLC splitter modules (such as ABS Box modules and other types).
There are several piece-parts that are needed to produce a typical PLC splitter, such as 1 or 2 input optical fibers with an input fiber containment unit, a planar (splitter) chip, a fiber array containment unit, and numerous output optical fibers (2 or more), as well as the housing/exterior package. PLC splitters are available in several configurations; the study report provides market data on 11-separate configuration (port-count), addressing average selling price, volume, and value, for the years 2019-2029.
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This market forecast report, which is available immediately, is part of a consultant service from ElectroniCast to our clients. This market forecast report is available immediately from ElectroniCast. For detailed information on this or other services provided by ElectroniCast, please contact ElectroniCast at their website.
Founded in 1981, ElectroniCast – www.electronicast.com specializes in forecasting trends in technology forecasting, markets and applications forecasting, strategic planning and consulting. ElectroniCast, as a technology-based independent forecasting firm, serves industrial companies, trade associations, government agencies, communications and manufacturing companies, as well as the investment/financial community. Reduction of the risk of major investment decisions is the main benefit provided. ElectroniCast’s goal is to understand the challenges and opportunities facing clients and to provide timely, accurate information for strategic planning.
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