ElectroniCast specializes in forecasting technology and global market trends in electronics, fiber optics, light emitting diodes (LEDs), advanced photonics, integrated circuits, microwave/wireless, and network communications .
As an independent consultancy we offer multi-client and custom market research studies to the world's leading companies based on comprehensive, in-depth analysis of quantitative and qualitative factors.
Contact me at: stephen_montgomery@electronicastconsultants.com
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Monday, January 9, 2012
Monday, October 31, 2011
FIBER OPTIC INDUSTRY MONTHLY REVIEW (FOIMR)- October 2011
Every month, ElectroniCast provides review and analysis of current market and technology trends relative to the consumption and deployment of communication-based fiber optic devices and systems. The monthly reports also provide recent information regarding company financial news, product announcements from manufacturers of the devices and systems, as well as brief descriptions of recent technology research papers.
In The October 2011 issue:
Table of Contents
ElectroniCast - Market and Technology Overviews
Fiber Optic Connector - Market Trends
Fiber Optic Attenuator - Market Trends
Fiber Optic Industry News and Announcements
CALIENT Technologies Raises $19.4 Million in Latest Funding Round
Verizon Communications Inc. Financial report: 3rd Quarter
Amphenol sees Q4 below estimates on low demand
Zephyr Photonics Acquired by Torch Hill Investment Partners
3M Financial Report: 3rd Quarter
SA Photonics Recognized on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500
Interoperable Quantum Optical Test and Measurement Equipment
Google- Possible Fiber network in Europe
ICN Selects ADVA AG Optical Networking
Nexans to supply Fiber Optic Cable to Emerald Bridge Fibre Ltd
Telefonica Selects TEL-NT for Multi-Vendor Repair
Patent application title: Optical universal serial bus (USB)
Research Paper: Spectral Line-by-Line Pulse Shaping of an On-Chip
Research Paper: 3-D Modulation Formats with Constant Power
Research Paper: Excitation light and fluorescence signal of FO sensor
Research Paper: A CMOS continuous-time equalizer for short-reach
The FIBER OPTIC INDUSTRY MONTHLY REVIEW (FOIMR): The last-week of each month
Fee: No Charge (12-issues) for Existing FO Forecast Clients*
Fee: $1,200 per year (12-issues) for Monthly Journals - only
* Clients that have subscribed to any Fiber Optic Market Forecast and Analysis, within the last 12-months with a fee of $1,200 or more
The monthly report provides summaries from recent ElectroniCast market/technology analysis, as well as several industry news items of interest…
Published: Last week of each month
Text Pages: Typically 20-30 pages
Deliver: PDF File via E-Mail
Fee: $1,200 per year (12-issues)
Typical Outline:
(1) ElectroniCast – Fiber Optic Oriented Market and Technology Overview (5-8 pages)
(2) ElectroniCast – Fiber Optic Oriented Market and Technology Overview (5-8 pages)
(3) Fiber Optic Industry News (10-15 pages)
a. Venture Capital or Financial News
b. New Products
c. Fiber Optic Deployment/Installations
d. Technology News
About ElectroniCast
ElectroniCast Consultants specializes in forecasting trends in communication networks and in the products used in those networks. This includes 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's goal is to understand the challenges and opportunities facing clients and to provide timely, accurate information for strategic planning.
To Order This Monthly Journal, Please Contact:
Stephen Montgomery, ElectroniCast Consultants
Fiber Optic Sensors Monthly Journal from ElectroniCast -- November (2011)
Every month, ElectroniCast publishes a review and analysis of current market and technology trends relative to the consumption of communication-based fiber optic sensors. This monthly journal provides our clients with insights regarding the innovative applications of fiber optic sensors.
In The November 2011 issue:
Outline of Contents
Distributed Fiber Optic Sensor System – Civil Engineering/Construction Overview
Detection and Localization of Tunnel Movements
Advancement of Long-gauge FO Sensors towards Structural Health Monitoring
Enhanced Pipeline Monitoring with Fiber Optic Sensors
Remote (250 km) Fiber Bragg Grating Multiplexing System
ElectroniCast Regional Market Share Estimate (2011)
Selected Highlights of Technology Presentations and Company News
Financial Reporting: KVH Industries – Q3 of 2011
Financial Reporting: ABB Group – Q3 of 2011
Financial Reporting: ProPhotonix Limited – Q3 of 2011
Financial Reporting: Lockheed Martin – Q3 of 2011
Proposal - United States Navy’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)
Coating Health Monitor System with Fiber Optic Sensors (Tanner Research)
SBIR / STTR Program Overview
Targeting Systems with High-Speed Fiber Optic Interface
High-Resolution Earth-Imaging Satellite
Energy Markets at Luna Innovations
Sentrillion Corporation and Optellios, Inc. Announce Partnership
Research Papers:
Wagon wheel fiber based multichannel plasmonic sensor
Design criteria for microstructured- plasmon-resonance sensors (archive)
Ultra-high-resolution large-dynamic-range optical fiber static strain sensor using PDH
Simultaneous strain/temperature FBG laser sensor based on RF measurement
Calendar – Future Conferences
Monthly Journal Published: The first-week of each month
Fee: No Charge (12-issues) for Existing FO Sensor Forecast Clients*
Fee: $1,200 per year (12-issues) for Monthly Journals - only
ElectroniCast publishes a summary-level report of the latest market and technology trends covering the area of fiber optic sensors
* Clients that have subscribed to the Fiber Optic Sensors Global Market Forecast and Analysis, within the last 12-months
This journal provides a review and analysis of current market and technology trends relative to the consumption of communication-based fiber optic sensors. The journal (PDF file: typically 30-40 pages), released at the beginning of each month, via e-mail, providing our clients with insights to the innovative applications of fiber optic sensors.
The journal typically presents information in three sections:
- Fiber Optic Sensors – Market Overview
- Selected Highlights of Technology Presentations and Company News
- Calendar – Future Conferences
Summary-level consumption trends are provided for various measurand or technology. The trends for each selected sensor, in turn, is segmented into various applications. The information is presented in easy-to-follow illustrations and text.
The complete quantitative Microsoft Excel market forecast worksheets and competitive market share estimates are released every September for clients that subscribe to the Fiber Optic Sensors Market Forecast annual report; however, the monthly reports provide summary-level market forecast data updates and the latest industry news.
For professionals concerned with fiber optic sensor markets and technology.
We believe you will find this journal useful for your planning of product and market development. Please contact us with any questions or comments.
To Order This Monthly Journal, Please Contact:
Stephen Montgomery, ElectroniCast Consultants
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Optelian Introduces 8-Port Multi-protocol Transponder
LightGAIN Optical Networking System Enhancement Supports Data Rates from 10 Mb/s to 10.7 Gb/s; offers network operators more versatility
Ottawa, ON/Marietta, GA - October 26, 2011 - Optelian, a trusted designer and manufacturer of SMART™ optical transport systems, today announced the availability of the RGN-8010 8-port transponder/regenerator card for the LightGAIN™ optical networking system. The RGN-8010 is used to extend optical network system reach, and for wavelength conversion in CWDM and DWDM applications. Optelian will be featuring its LightGAIN system in its booth during TelcoTV 2011, October 25 – 27.
This low-latency card offers several key new features to enhance the LightGAIN optical networking system. It supports up to eight SFP or SFP+ ports in a 1-wide card, doubling the existing port count to save shelf space. The card can be configured as a quad transponder, eight regenerators or any combination of these functions. Using the enhanced small form-factor pluggable (SFP+) transceiver, as well as the standard SFP transceiver, the card can carry data rates from 10 Mb/s to 10.7 Gb/s providing the most comprehensive protocol support in the market and ensuring a future-proof card as SFP+ innovation and mass-market adoption continues. The RGN-8010 allows network operators to lock the data rate or protocol on a port to their client’s service. In addition, the RGN-8010 offers Optelian’s PRBS test solution where cards can be set up as pseudo-random binary sequence generators and detectors to validate connections between endpoints across the network.
“Optelian’s new transponder card provides more versatility and cost savings to network operators,” said Dave Mills, VP Sales at Optelian. “With such a wide range of data rates as well as offering more ports per card, the card can be used in more applications thereby reducing the number of different cards a network operator has to stock. With more ports per card, it provides cost savings in addition to providing network operators more control over the services they are offering.”
Optelian will be exhibiting in booth #716 at TelcoTV, the largest video conference and expo focused on the U.S. service provider market, October 25 – 27, 2011 in New Orleans.
About Optelian
Optelian, a trusted designer and manufacturer of optical transport systems, serves some of the world’s largest network operators. With more than 11,000 systems and over 216,000 wavelengths installed, the company is known industry-wide for its exceptional product quality, speed of delivery, superior customer support and custom-design capabilities. Since 2002, Optelian’s portfolio of optical solutions has enabled telecom, multi-service operator (MSO), utility, and enterprise customers to expand their fiber capacity so they can increase revenue, cost-effectiveness and efficiency. The company’s Sales, Marketing and Service operations are located in Marietta, Georgia, with in-house development and manufacturing based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. For more information, visit www.optelian.com
“Global demand for optical fiber remains healthy”
Corning Announces Third-Quarter Results – “Global demand for optical fiber remains healthy”
CORNING, N.Y., October 26, 2011 – Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) today announced its results for the third quarter of 2011.
Third-Quarter Highlights
Sales were $2.1 billion, an increase of 3% sequentially and 30% year over year.
Earnings per share were $0.51. Excluding special items, earnings per share were $0.48*, consistent with last quarter, but down 6% year over year.
Display Technologies’ wholly owned business volume increased in the mid-single digits sequentially and was up more than 30% year over year. Samsung Corning Precision Materials Co., Ltd.’s volume declined more than 20% sequentially and 25% year over year. The combined total glass volume of Corning’s wholly owned business and SCP declined about 10% sequentially, in line with the overall glass market.
The Telecommunications, Environmental Technologies, Specialty Materials and Life Sciences business segments all experienced substantial year-over-year sales gains.
Third-Quarter Financial Comparisons
*These are non-GAAP financial measures. The reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP measures is provided in the tables following this news release, as well as on the company’s investor relations Web site.
“We had a very respectable quarter with all of our segments showing double-digit percentage sales growth over last year,” said Wendell P. Weeks, chairman, chief executive officer and president. “Our results were in line with the revised forecast we provided in September, when we first explained that LCD glass volume would be lower than expected as a result of a slowing in panel maker utilization rates and some share loss at SCP.”
Global demand for optical fiber remains healthy He added, “We saw particularly robust performance in our Telecommunications segment with strong year-over-year growth in all product lines. Global demand for optical fiber remains healthy.” Weeks said that the business fundamentals in Corning’s core markets remain solid, “We firmly believe that we are well positioned to achieve our goal of becoming a $10 billion company within the next several years.”
Third-Quarter Segment Results
Sales in the Display Technologies segment were $815 million, a 7% sequential and 26% year-over-year increase. Price declines in the quarter were in line with the company’s expectations. Segment results also benefited from a stronger Japanese yen.
“The display supply chain experienced a contraction in the third quarter as demand for LCD TVs remained strong worldwide while panel makers ran at lower utilization rates, especially in Korea. We believe the supply chain exited the third quarter with about 14 weeks of inventory, which is a level we have not seen since early 2009. The inventory contraction is a major factor in Corning revising its estimate of the worldwide glass market to 3.2 billion square feet for the year,” said James B. Flaws, vice chairman and chief financial officer.
FTTH Up 30% Telecommunications segment sales were $560 million, an increase of 2% sequentially and 21% year over year. Sales of enterprise network products increased 9% and fiber-to-the-home sales increased more than 30% year over year.
Environmental Technologies segment sales were $247 million, a slight decline sequentially, but a 19% year-over-year increase.
Specialty Materials segment sales were $299 million, an increase of 6% sequentially and nearly 90% over last year. The business continues to benefit from extremely strong market acceptance of its industry-leading cover glass, Corning® Gorilla® Glass, for handheld devices, tablets, and laptop computers.
Life Sciences segment sales of $153 million were consistent sequentially and increased 22% year over year. Recent acquisitions contributed significantly to the sales increase.
Corning’s equity earnings were $324 million, a decrease of 24% sequentially and 36% year over year. The decline was driven by lower LCD glass volumes at SCP and lower demand for Dow Corning Corporation’s silicone products.
Gross margin for the quarter was 47% versus 44% in the previous quarter. The margin improvement was driven in part by strong operating performance in both Display Technologies and Specialty Materials business segments.
Looking Forward
The company expects LCD glass volume at its wholly owned business to be even or slightly down compared to last quarter. Glass volume at SCP is expected to increase at least 20% sequentially due primarily to the business regaining share lost in the previous quarter and higher panel maker utilization rates. The company also expects pricing pressure at both its wholly owned business and SCP to be more significant in the fourth quarter than in previous quarters.
“We believe the Korean panel makers will run at higher utilization rates in the fourth quarter, which is typically a period of significant seasonal retail demand. Panel maker utilization rates outside of Korea will vary, but in aggregate will be comparable to the third quarter,” Flaws commented.
“The display industry faced an unusual market dynamic this year. Retail demand for LCD products continues to be stronger than actual LCD glass demand. Retail demand should be up about 13% for the year. This gives us confidence that when the supply chain correction ends, glass demand will resume growth more in line with retail performance,” he said.
In the Telecommunications segment, Corning expects fourth-quarter sales to decline in the range of 10% to 15%, the result of normal seasonality in the industry.
Environmental Technologies segment sales also are expected to decline between 5% and 10% in the fourth quarter, due to typical seasonal slowdown.
In the Specialty Materials segment, Corning anticipates fourth-quarter sales declines of about 15%, reflective across all product lines including Gorilla® Glass.
In the Life Sciences segment, Corning expects a slight sales decline due to typical seasonal slowdown.
Corning expects equity earnings to be down about 5% sequentially. The decline will be the result of lower earnings at Dow Corning, where demand for silicone products has slowed significantly. Dow Corning’s Hemlock Semiconductors business may be negatively impacted by declining demand in the solar market.
Finally, Flaws pointed out that Corning remains confident about its long-term business prospects and its good financial health. He noted that the company recently increased its quarterly common stock dividend, in line with its performance as a consistent cash generator, and authorized a $1.5 billion stock buyback program. Flaws said “The board’s decision to repurchase shares reflects our belief that the long-term value of our businesses is substantially greater than our current share price.”
Upcoming Meetings
Corning executives will present at the UBS Technology Conference in New York on Nov. 15, and attend the CSFB Technology Conference in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Nov. 29. The company also will present at the Barclay’s Technology Conference in San Francisco on Dec. 8.
Third-Quarter Conference Call Information
The company will host a third-quarter conference call on Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 8:30 a.m. ET. To participate, please call toll free (800) 230-1096 or for international access call (612) 332-0107 approximately 10-15 minutes prior to the start of the call. The password is ‘QUARTER THREE’. The host is ‘SOFIO’. To listen to a live audio webcast of the call, go to Corning’s Web site at www.corning.com/investor_relations and click Investor Events on the left. A replay will be available beginning at 10:30 a.m. ET and will run through 5:00 p.m. ET, Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011. To listen, dial (800) 475-6701 or for international access call (320) 365-3844. The access code is 219706. The webcast will be archived for one year following the call.
Presentation of Information in this News Release
Non-GAAP financial measures are not in accordance with, or an alternative to, GAAP. Corning’s non-GAAP net income and EPS measures exclude restructuring, impairment and other charges and adjustments to prior estimates for such charges. Additionally, the company’s non-GAAP measures exclude adjustments to asbestos settlement reserves, gains and losses arising from debt retirements, charges or credits arising from adjustments to the valuation allowance against deferred tax assets, equity method charges resulting from impairments of equity method investments or restructuring, impairment or other charges taken by equity method companies and gains from discontinued operations. The company believes presenting non-GAAP net income and EPS measures is helpful to analyze financial performance without the impact of unusual items that may obscure trends in the company’s underlying performance. Reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures can be found on the company’s Web site by going to www.corning.com/investor_relations and clicking Financial Reports on the left. Reconciliation also accompanies this news release.
Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” (within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995), which are based on current expectations and assumptions about Corning’s financial results and business operations, that involve substantial risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. These risks and uncertainties include: the effect of global political, economic and business conditions; conditions in the financial and credit markets; currency fluctuations; tax rates; product demand and industry capacity; competition; reliance on a concentrated customer base; manufacturing efficiencies; cost reductions; availability of critical components and materials; new product commercialization; pricing fluctuations and changes in the mix of sales between premium and non-premium products; new plant start-up or restructuring costs; possible disruption in commercial activities due to terrorist activity, armed conflict, political or financial instability, natural disasters, adverse weather conditions, or major health concerns; adequacy of insurance; equity company activities; acquisition and divestiture activities; the level of excess or obsolete inventory; the rate of technology change; the ability to enforce patents; product and components performance issues; retention of key personnel; stock price fluctuations; and adverse litigation or regulatory developments. These and other risk factors are detailed in Corning’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the day that they are made, and Corning undertakes no obligation to update them in light of new information or future events.
About Corning Incorporated
Corning Incorporated (www.corning.com) is the world leader in specialty glass and ceramics. Drawing on 160 years of materials science and process engineering knowledge, Corning creates and makes keystone components that enable high-technology systems for consumer electronics, mobile emissions control, telecommunications and life sciences. Products include glass substrates for LCD televisions, computer monitors and laptops; ceramic substrates and filters for mobile emission control systems; optical fiber, cable, hardware & equipment for telecommunications networks; optical biosensors for drug discovery; and other advanced optics and specialty glass solutions for a number of industries including semiconductor, aerospace, defense, astronomy and metrology.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
FIBER OPTIC CONNECTOR & MECHANICAL SPLICE GLOBAL MARKET FORECAST (2010-2015)
ElectroniCast Consultants
Published: October 17, 2011
Fee: $4,800
Text Pages: 327 – PDF
Excel File: Extensive market forecast database spreadsheets
PowerPoint File: Data Figures
Also Includes: 12-issues of the Fiber Optic Industry Monthly review
Contact: Stephen Montgomery stephen_montgomery@electronicastconsultants.com
or: Theresa Hosking thosking@electronicastconsultants.com
Global Market Forecast Report The global fiber optic connector/mechanical splice consumption is driven by a dramatic increase in bandwidth demand beyond the limits of copper. Technological advances in fiber optics are assuring the migration of fiber closer and closer to the end user. This translates into demand for shorter links where connectors represent a substantial share of the total installation cost. The cost concerns are being addressed with the introduction of smaller, lower cost and easier to install connectors. Multifiber connector (>2 fibers) use, still relatively small, will be the choice for high fiber density interconnects applications.
This report provides the Consumption Value (US$, million), Quantity (number/units), and Average Selling Prices (ASP $, each). The value is determined by multiplying the number of units by the average selling price. The ASPs are based on the price of the connector/splice at the initial factory level. This 2010-2015 market forecast is presented for each significant fiber optic connector and mechanical splice used in selected communication applications. The market data are segmented into the following geographic regions, plus a Global summary:
- America (North America, Central and South America)
- EMEA (Europe, Middle Eastern countries, plus Africa)
- APAC (Asia Pacific)
The market forecast data are also built up from specific product-type segments:
Single Mode Fiber Optic Connector
ST Simplex
FC Simplex
SC Simplex
Small Form Factor (SFF) Simplex Connector
SFF LC Simplex
SFF MU Simplex
SFF Other Simplex
Single mode Adapter
In-series Adapter
Between-series Adapter
Single mode Multi-channel/Multi-fiber Connector
MT Based
SFF Duplex Connector
SFF Duplex MT-RJ
SFF Other Duplex
Other Multi-fiber Connector
Other Single mode Fiber Optic Connectors, including Mil-Spec
Multimode Fiber Optic Connectors
ST Simplex
SC Simplex
Small Form Factor (SFF) Simplex Connector
SFF LC Simplex
SFF MU Simplex
SFF Other Simplex
Adapter
In-series Adapter
Between-series Adapter
Multi-channel/Multi-fiber Connector
ESCON
MT Based
FDDI
SFF Duplex Connector
SFF Duplex MT-RJ
SFF VF-45 Duplex
SFF Other Duplex
Other Multi-fiber Connector
Other Multimode Fiber Optic Connectors, including Mil-Spec
Mechanical Splices
The market forecast data are built up from specific end-user applications:
Total Consumption
Telecommunications
Apparatus
Utilities
Modules/Components
Private Data LAN/WAN
Apparatus
Modules/Components
Cable TV
Apparatus
Modules/Components
Military/Aerospace
Specialty
Non-production
MPO Connectors in 40/100GbE This report also provides the ElectroniCast forecast of North American consumption trends of MPO fiber optic connectors specifically in 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) networks, based on the IEEE standard, which was ratified on June 17, 2010. This 2010-2015 MPO 40/100GbE forecast of North American consumption is presented for each of the following data rate, connector fiber count and media type:
40G Ethernet Network - MPO
12-fiber Multimode Connector
24-fiber Multimode Connector
12-fiber Single mode Connector
24-fiber Single mode Connector
100G Ethernet Network - MPO
12-fiber Multimode Connector
24-fiber Multimode Connector
12-fiber Single mode Connector
24-fiber Single mode Connector
The market data is detailed by the following Functions:
- Consumption (use) Value (US$, Million)
- Quantity/Volume (Thousand/Units)
- Average Selling Price (ASP – US$, Each)
Fiber Optic Industry Monthly Reviews In addition to the main report, this service includes the Fiber Optic Industry Monthly Reviews. The monthly report provide summaries from recent ElectroniCast market/technology analysis, as well as several industry news items of interest…
Monthly Reviews - Typical Outline:
• ElectroniCast – Fiber Optic Oriented Market and Technology Overview (5-8 pages)
• ElectroniCast – Fiber Optic Oriented Market and Technology Overview (5-8 pages)
• Fiber Optic Industry News (10-15 pages)
• Venture Capital or Financial News
• New Products
• Fiber Optic Deployment/Installations
• Technology News
About ElectroniCast ElectroniCast Consultants specializes in forecasting trends in communication networks and in the products used in those networks. This includes 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's goal is to understand the challenges and opportunities facing clients and to provide timely, accurate information for strategic planning.
Monday, October 10, 2011
Planar Lightwave Circuit (PLC) Splitters Global Market Forecast & Analysis (2010-2015)
ElectroniCast Consultants
Planar Lightwave Circuit (PLC) Splitters
Global Market Forecast & Analysis (2010-2015)
Published: October 10, 2011
Pages: 412 pages (main report)
Also Includes: Excel worksheets and PowerPoint Slides
Also Includes: Fiber Optic Industry Monthly Review (12-issues)
Fee: $4,800
Contact: stephen_montgomery@electronicastconsultants.com
This is the ElectroniCast analysis and forecast of global market consumption of planar lightwave circuit (PLC) splitters used in optical communication applications. For the purposes of this study, ElectroniCast specifically addresses the PLC splitter, using waveguide circuits and aligned fiber optic pigtails, integrated inside a package. This report also quantifies the PLC splitter chip used in PLC splitter devices, as well as integrated with other PLC chips/functions to fabricate other devices or modules.
The 2010-2015 quantitative market forecast data presented in this study report are segmented into the following geographic regions, plus a Global summary:
· America (North America, Central and South America)
· EMEA (Europe, Middle Eastern countries, plus Africa)
· APAC (Asia Pacific)
The forecast for each product-level is presented by function:
- Consumption Value ($, Million)
- Number of Units (Quantity in 1,000)
- Average Selling Prices ($, each)
PLC Splitter Applications analysis covered in this report:
- Telecommunications - PONs, FTTx, etc
- Cable TV (CATV)
· Fiber Optic Test/Measurement
· Private Enterprise/Data Centers/Local Area Networks (LANs)
· Harsh Environment (Military, Industrial, Other)
PLC splitters will continue to contribute an important role in Fiber to the Home (FTTH) networks by allowing a single passive optical network (PON) interface to be shared among many subscribers. PLC splitters are available in compact sizes; therefore, they can be used in aerial apparatus, pedestals or in-ground as well as rack mount or other module-based value-added product. Installation is simple using a variety of connector types or fusion splicing.
This report provides a detailed market and technology analysis of PLC splitters, which are largely driven by Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) and are trending towards commodity manufacturing processes. The ElectroniCast 2010-2015 market forecast is segmented by the following product categories and split configurations:
Hierarchy of Selected PLC Splitters, by Fabrication-Level
Chip
Component Device (compact)
Modules
Hierarchy of Selected PLC Splitters, by Splitter Configuration
1xN
1×2
1×4
1×8
1×16
1×32
1×64
2xN
2×4
2×8
2×16
2×32
Other (miscellaneous MxN)
The information is presented in easy-to-follow illustrations and text. The reasons for the forecast trends are discussed. The report also outlines the market research methodology followed and the key assumptions made. Terms, acronyms, and abbreviations used are defined. A list of fiber PLC splitter manufacturers and related companies is provided, along with description of the types of PLC splitters and related technologies that they address. The technology trends of other pertinent fiber optic components and devices in the fiber optic marketplace are presented.
Next generation networks will combine voice, audio, data at high and low speeds, video, television (including interactive 3-dimensional high resolution television), and other specialized transmission into a single integrated infrastructure.
Included within the infrastructure will be business Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, unified messaging, web-assisted call centers, and a variety of small-business infrastructures. Residential use will include video on demand, e-commerce, small office/home office telecommuting, advertising, medical monitoring, elder care monitoring, childcare monitoring, home and office security. Most existing communications will be built upon an Internet backbone during the period of this study. Reasons for this transition are rooted in demand. The customers are demanding greater speed, more functionality and reliability, and naturally, they expect “perfect” quality of service.
Planar waveguide circuits (PWCs) also referred to as planar lightwave circuits (PLCs), incorporate numerous active and passive functional uses for packaged modules. The long-term trend is for a larger share of discrete-circuit (single-function) based PWCs/PLCs being displaced by equivalent performance hybrid (multiple-function) planar devices.
The majority of optical functions, such as splitters, variable optical attenuators (VOAs) and array waveguides (AWGs) are currently developed and implemented forming discrete (single function/monolithic) component integration. The combination of the packaging and integrated optics aspects of PWC technology provides for an attractive and powerful technology for devices/modules, which will hold multiple (two or more) functions (integrated multifunction devices); thereby, reducing size, weight, and cost versus larger, bulkier discrete devices/modules.
As the demand for larger quantities of optical communication components evolve, technologies, which are friendly to automation assembly processes, will have a competitive manufacturing/cost advantage. Use of silicon wafers, for example, draws extensively on the mass-production techniques of the commercial integrated circuit (IC) production whelm, since the fabrication of PWCs incorporates many of the same pieces of equipment and processes.
Fiber-to-the-Home passive optical networks (FTTH/PONs) integrated PLCs, with multiple functions, have promise for a sizable market. The bi-plexer, an all-in-one transponder that includes the two wavelengths, 1310nm upstream and 1490nm downstream, is one end-use modules based on planar waveguide technology that is required for PON. And some networks will use a 1550nm wavelength for a cable TV overlay, creating the need for tri-plexers.
The planar waveguide technology approach in PONs can win market share against the traditional fiber optic discrete devices because the parts are smaller and less expensive. Planar waveguide technology aims to do for photonics what integrated circuits (ICs) did for electronics: take the market away from the bulky groups of circuitry and replace-it with products that are easy to replicate in mass quantities. The fact that PLCs can be inexpensive is particularly important given that cost has been a roadblock to past PON deployments.
Fiber Optic Industry Monthly Reports The monthly report provides summaries from recent ElectroniCast market/technology analysis, as well as several industry news items of interest…
Monthly Reports - Typical Outline:
• ElectroniCast – Fiber Optic Oriented Market and Technology Overview (5-8 pages)
• ElectroniCast – Fiber Optic Oriented Market and Technology Overview (5-8 pages)
• Fiber Optic Industry News (10-15 pages)
• Venture Capital or Financial News
• New Products
• Fiber Optic Deployment/Installations
• Technology News
About ElectroniCast ElectroniCast Consultants specializes in forecasting trends in communication networks and in the products used in those networks. This includes 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's goal is to understand the challenges and opportunities facing clients and to provide timely, accurate information for strategic planning.
Project Director Stephen Montgomery, MBA/Technology Management, President – International Business Expansion at ElectroniCast Consultants.
Mr. Montgomery has specialized in photonics and fiber optic components market & technology forecasting at ElectroniCast for over 20-years. In addition to serving as President for International Business Expansion at ElectroniCast Consultants, Mr. Montgomery is the Director of the Fiber Optics Components group. He has given numerous presentations and published a number of articles on optical communication markets, technology, applications and installations. He is a member of the Editorial Advisory Board of LIGHTWAVE magazine (PennWell Publishing) and writes a monthly article covering the optical communication industry for OPTCOM Magazine in Japan (Kogyo Tsushin Co., Ltd.).
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