Product Type: Market Research Report
Published by: BCC Research
Published: February 2001
Product Code: R2-460Description Worldwide demand for bandwidth continues to grow, not only in telecommunications and data network applications but also in emerging areas such as automotive applications. Fiber optic networks are expanding and bringing connections closer to buildings and to residents. This BCC report analyses the growth, technology and competitive issue in the fiber optic connector market and identifies the fastest growing applications. A large number of companies compete in this fragmented market, however, a few large entrants dominate. The report profiles the dominant players and identifies the second tier companies most likely to gain market share.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Study Goals And Objectives
- Contributions Of Study And For Whom
- Audience For Report
- Scope And Format Of Report
- Methodology And Information Sources
- Analysts Credentials
- Related Bcc Reports
- BCC On-Line Services
- Internet
- Disclaimer
- Summary
- Industry Overview
- Definition
- History
- Product Types
- Standard Form Factor Connectors
- St Connector
- Sc Connector
- Sc Duplex
- Sma Connector
- Fc Connectors
- Small Form Factor Connectors
- Rj-Mt
- Lc
- Vf-45
- Innovators
- Major Applications
- Telecommunications
- Telephony
- Data Not Voice
- Cable Television
- Internet
- Lighting
- Automotive
- Sensors
- Medical
- Growth Prospects
- Aging Populace
- Managed Insurance
- Military
- Industry Dynamics
- Consolidation
- Commodization
- Standards
- Mature Industry
- Future Growth
- Bandwidth Demand
- Telematics
- Cost
- Telecommunications
- Automotive
- Government
- U.S.
- Federal
- Federal Communication Commission
- Deregulation
- Increased Network Growth
- Consolidation Of Providers
- Increased Competition
- Increased Options For Consumers
- Department Of Defense
- State And Local
- Broadband Internet Access
- System Upgrades
- Open Access
- Europe
- Privatization
- Increased Competition
- European Union
- Germany
- German Internet
- Currency Issues
- United Kingdom
- France
- Italy
- Scandinavia
- Eastern Europe
- Asia
- Japan
- China
- Internet
- Other
- Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong
- Korea
- Taiwan
- Technology
- Advantages Of Fiber
- Sources Of Loss
- Network Savings
- Data And Voice Communications
- Types Of Fiber Optic Cables
- Single Mode
- Multimode
- Connector Basics
- Form Factors
- Size
- Shape
- Ferrules
- Plastic
- Ceramic
- Epoxy
- Epoxy Free
- Hot Melt
- Polishing
- Sources Of Connector Loss
- Connector Types
- St Connector
- Sc Connector
- Fc Connector
- Sma Connector
- Mt-Rj
- Lc Connectors
- Vf-45
- Mu
- Escon
- Connector Prices
- Installation Costs
- R&D Leaders
- Higher Margins
- Tyco
- Amphenol
- Molex
- Adc Telecom
- Lucent
- Ntt
- Products
- Proprietary Designs
- Standardization
- Common Connectors
- Price Pressures
- Popularity Of Plastic Ferrules
- Commodization
- Shrinking Margins
- Connector Share By Type
- Multiple Applications
- Connector Percentages
- Connector Units Sold By Type
- Most Common Connector
- Sc Connectors
- St Connectors
- Fc Connectors
- Network Effect
- Future Trends
- Wireless Competition
- U.S. Unit Marketshare
- Worldwide Revenues
- Effect Of Price Declines
- Global Economic Growth Support
- U.S.
- Europe
- Asia
- Sc Connectors
- St Connectors
- Fc Connectors
- Changing World Economic Growth
- Small Form Factor Connectors
- Model Assumptions
- Relative Market Share
- Price And Labor Factor
- Small Form Factor Marketshare
- Mt-Rj
- Users
- Lc
- Vf-45
- Standards
- Unit Sales
- Denser Bandwidth Requirements
- Rapid Growth
- Small Form Factor Revenues
- Mt-Rj
- Lc
- Vf-45
- Total Revenues
- Beyond The Standard
- Total Connector Revenues
- Applications
- Applications Overview
- Telecommunications
- Transportation
- Lighting
- Sensors
- Medical
- Worldwide Network Connector Revenues
- Growth Drivers
- Internet
- Connector Demand
- Signal Regeneration
- Multimode Deployment
- Connector Unit Calculation
- Internet Growth
- Fiber Demand By Application
- Length Of Fiber Deployed
- Future Growth Prospects
- Fiber Demand By Network Type
- Network Definition
- Deployment Breakdown
- Fiber Length By Network Type
- Connector Market Share By Network Type
- Long Haul Fiber Networks
- Metro/Access
- Premises
- Submarine
- Terminations
- Totals
- Connector Market Share By Type
- Long Haul
- Metro/Access
- Sc Connectors
- St Connectors
- Fc Connectors
- Other Types
- Premises
- Submarine
- Connector Prices
- Online Business Transactions
- Network Growth
- Terminations
- Federal Termination Count
- Cable Assemblies
- Transportation
- Competing Technologies
- Telematics
- Europe And Japan
- Nissan Example
- Wireless Competition
- Airlines
- Medical Connectors
- Growth Environment
- Connectors Used In Lighting
- Sensors
- Fiber Optic Gyroscopes
- Industry Dynamics
- Industry Participants
- Manufacturers
- Amphenol
- Amp
- Molex
- Lucent Technologies
- 3m
- Distribution Channels
- Direct Sales
- Company Sales Force
- Distributor Networks
- Worldwide Distribution Overview
- Internet Sales
- Evolving Websites
- Benefits To Customer
- Benefits To Suppliers
- Customers
- Lucent
- Corning
- Nortel
- Ntt
- Cisco
- Ciena
- Oni Systems Corp.
- Alcatel
- End Users
- Market Dynamics
- Consolidation
- High Growth Segment
- Vertical Integration
- Greater Control
- Cisco's Example
- Competition And Commoditization
- Industry Standards
- Competing Technologies
- Money Exchange Rates
- International Markets
- Regional Fiber Deployment Rates
- North America
- Growth Factors
- Automotive
- Fiber Extension To Last Mile
- Europe
- Inter-Metro Connections
- Internet Growth
- Japan And Asia
- Japan
- Fiber To The Home
- China
- Asian Tigers
- Korea
- Americas
- The Rest Of The World
- Wireless Infrastructure
- Total Fiber Length Deployed
- U.S.
- Europe
- Japan And Asia
- Regional Connector Revenues
- U.S.
- Europe
- Japan
- Asia
- Other Markets
- Company Profiles
- Primary Manufacturers
- 3m Telecom Systems Group
- Alcatel Submarine Networks
- Amp Incorporated
- Amphenol
- Molex
- Ntt
- Secondary Manufacturers
- Adc Telecommunications
- Fons Inc.
- Thomas & Betts, Inc. (T&B)
- Communication Systems
- Infineon Technologies Corporation
- Appendix A
- Distributors
- Berk-Tek (Alcatel)
- Raychem
- Johanson Manufacturing Corporation
- Fiberlan.Com
- The Siemon Company
- Ab Stratos Limited
- Abl Electronics Corp.
- Aborn Electronics, Inc.
- Ac Technology, Inc.
- Accu-Tech Corporation
- Adamant Kogyo Co. Ltd.
- Adva Optical Service & Solutions Gmbh
- Advanced Materials Labs, Inc.
- Afop Incorporated, Alliance Fiber Optic Products, Inc.
- Afu Arthur F. Ulrichsen A/S
- Ag Electro-Optics Ltd.
- Ai/Focs, Inc.
- Alcatel Iko Kabel Ab
- Alcatel Shanghai Fiber Optic Cable Co. Ltd.
- Alcatel Siette
- Alcoa Fujikura Ltd.
- Alliance Technique Industrielle
- American Polywater Corp.
- Anacom Systems Corporation
- Ando Corporation
- Anicom Inc.
- Aria Technologies, Inc.
- Ascomp S.A.
- Assurance Technologies Inc.
- Auriga Fibre Optics Ltd.
- Aurora Instruments Inc.
- Aurora Optics Inc.
- Automatic Tool & Connector Co. Inc.
- Awc/U.S. Fiber Optics (Div. Of Acs Industries Inc.)
- Awin Corporation
- Barkers Int'l Communications Ltd.
- Baycom Opto-Electronics Technology Co. Ltd.
- Bejed Inc.
- Berg Electronics
- Bicc Brand Rex Ltd.
- Bicc Cables New Zealand Limited
- Bicc Communications Uk
- Bioptical Corp.
- Black Box Corp.
- Bruce Diamond Corp.
- Brugg Telecom Ag
- Brugg Telecom Inc.
- Brush Wellman, Inc.
- C&W Fiber Optics
- Cable Connection & Supply Co.
- Cables Pirelli Sa/Svfo
- Cablexpress
- Canoga Perkins
- Capey
- Carlon Power & Telecom Systems
- Central Collections Corporation
- Ceramoptec Gmbh
- Cinch Connectors
- Clifford Of Vermont Inc.
- Cmi Limited
- Com-Tek Inc.
- Communications Centre Corp.
- Computel Inc.
- Conax Buffalo Corp.
- Connector Systems Ltd.
- Control Cable Inc.
- Cotronics Corp.
- Cpu, Inc. T/A Communication Products Unlimited
- Crimp A/S
- Csi Companies
- Csp Inc.
- Cunz Gmbh & Co Kg
- Cvalim Ltd.
- Data Communications Inc.
- Data Optics
- Data Set Cable Co. Inc.
- Deutsche Ltd.
- Diamond Australia Pty. Ltd.
- Diamond Kimberlit B.V.
- Diamond Sa
- Diamond Usa Inc.
- Digital Optics Corp.
- Disicom
- Drahtex Ag
- Eastern Plastics
- Efiber.Net
- Elektro Elektronik A.S.
- Emit Technology Co., Ltd.
- Exfo America
- Ezconn Enterprise Inc.
- F.G.I. Canstar
- Fiber Optek
- Fiber Optic Center, Inc.
- Fiber Optic Systems Inc.
- Fiber Optic Tools And Supplies Inc.
- Fiber Systems Inc.
- Fiber Systems International (Fsi)
- Fiber-Conn
- Fibercom (Pty) Ltd.
- Fibernet Pty Ltd.
- Fiberoptic Systems Inc. (Fsi)
- Fibertron Corp.
- Fiberware, Inc.
- Fiberworks, Inc.
- Fico Inc.
- Fine Solution Inc.
- Fitel Lucent Technologies
- Focas, Inc.
- Foci Fiber Optic Communications, Inc.
- Framatome Connectors Uk
- Fujikura Ltd.
- Furukawa Electric Co. Ltd.
- Furukawa Iindustrial Sa
- G & H Technology Inc., Breechlock Division
- Gc Technologies, Ltd.
- Gevisa
- Global Fiber Optics
- Gp Fiber Optics Gmbh
- Gpt, Telephone Cables Ltd.
- H & L Instruments
- Halbleiter-Import Undvertriebs Gmbh(Hiv)
- Harting Kgaa
- Hindustan Cables Ltd.
- Hirose Electric Uk Ltd.
- Hirschmann Of America
- Honeywell
- Hope Optic Communications Co. Ltd.
- Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co.
- Hubbell Premise Wiring Inc.
- Huber & Suhner Inc.
- Integrated Communications
- Interoptics
- Iot Integrierte Optik Gmbh
- Jds Fitel Inc.
- Jt Ingram Sales & Marketing
- Kilmer, Inc.
- Kingsfisher Internatinal Pty.
- Kris Killen Fiber Optic Services Inc.
- Krone Ag
- Krone Inc.
- Laser Lines Limited
- Lemo U.S.A. Inc.
- Lemo Uk Ltd.
- Leonische Drahtwerke Ag
- Lightwave Communications
- Lightwave Link Inc.
- Lnr Communications Inc.
- Luxtec Corporation
- Madison Wire & Cable
- Meson Fiber Optics
- Methode Electronics Inc.
- Metrotek Industries, Inc.
- Mitsubishi Rayon Co., Ltd.
- Mitsumi Electronics Corp.
- Mod-Tap Inc.
- Mohawk Cable Corp.
- Molex Fiber Optics
- Moritex Corp.
- Multimode Fiber Optics
- Nanometer Technologies
- Newbridge Networks
- Nichimen Europe Plc
- Nikko Nikko Metal Plating Co.
- Nordson Corporation, North American Division
- Nordx/Cdt Inc.
- Nortech Telecommunications
- Ods Networks
- Ofci, Optical Fiber Components Inc.
- Oki Electric Cable Co., Ltd.
- Olympic Wire & Cable
- Opcom Inc.
- Optelecom Inc.
- Optical Cable Corp.
- Optilas Bv, The Netherlands
- Optilas Ltd.
- Optokon Company Limited
- Optotec
- Opvicom Inc.
- Orvem Spa
- Oz Optics Ltd.
- Pacificom
- Packard-Hughes Interconnect
- Panduit Corp.
- Pdr Fiber-Optics
- Perspective Technologies
- Phillystran Inc.
- Phoenix Digital
- Photonetics S.A.
- Pinacl Communication Systems
- Pirelli Cable Corporation
- Pph Optomer S.C.
- Prime Products Inc.
- Princeton Optics, Inc.
- Psi Telecommunications
- Pt Fiberoptics
- Pt. Pirelli Cables Indonesia
- Quality Fiber Connection
- Radiall Gmbh
- Radiall Inc.
- Radiall Ltd.
- Radiall Sa
- Radiant Communications Corp.
- Redex Equipamentos Ltda
- Redhawk (Usa) Inc.
- Reichle De-Massari Ag
- Rein Components Gmbh
- Remee Products Corp.
- Rifocs Corp.
- Rxs Kabelgarnituren Gmbh
- S.I. Tech
- Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.
- Sanwa Components U.S.A., Inc.
- Saudi Cable Company
- Seidoh Giken Co. Ltd.
- Seiko Instruments Gmbh
- Seiko Instruments Usa, Inc.
- Siecor Corp.
- Siemens Ag, Communication Cables
- Skg Spezialkabel Und Kommunikationstechnik Gmbh
- Smi
- Song Gwo Fiber Optic Co. Ltd.
- South Hills Datacom
- Spectran Specialty Optics Co.
- Sterling Materials
- Storm Products
- Storm Products Co., Advanced Technology Group
- Stran Technologies, Inc.
- Sumitomo Electric Europe S.A.
- Sumitomo Electric Ind., Ltd.
- Sumitomo Electric Lightwave Corp.
- Sumitomo Electric Usa Inc.
- Sun Telecommunication Co., Ltd.
- Superior Modular Products
- T&R Communications Inc.
- Tadiran Telecommunications
- Taihan Electric Wire Co. Ltd.
- Tangent Industries
- Techni-Tool
- Telamon Technologies Corp.
- Telecast Fiber Systems, Inc.
- Telefo S.R.L.
- Telegartner
- The 23rd Research Institute
- Tii-Ditel Inc.
- Toray Marketing & Sales America Inc.
- Trimedyne Inc.
- Ts-Optoelectronic Gmbh
- U-Conn Technology Inc.
- Uconn Technology Usa, Inc.
- Unicom Electric, Inc.
- Usconec Ltd.
- Valdor Fiber Optics Inc.
- Vari-Tronics Co.
- Veam, Div. Of Litton Systems Inc.
- Vector Cable Co.
- Wale Apparatus Co.
- Wave Optics, Inc.
- Wavefront Technologies
- Wilcom Products Inc.
- Winchester Electronics
- Wiremold Company
- List Of Tables
- Summary Table: Worldwide Connector Revenues, Through 2005
- 1 Key Historical Events
- 2 Standard Form Factor Connectors
- 3 Small Form Factor Connectors
- 4 Innovative Manufacturers
- 5 Primary Applications For Fiber Connectors
- 6 Effects Of Deregulation
- 7 Privatization Across Europe
- 8 Fiber Types And Specifications
- 9 Sources Of Loss In Connectors
- 10 Types Of Connectors
- 11 Connector Prices, Through 2005
- 12 Total Cost Including Installation, 2000
- 13 Patents In Recent Years, 1998 And 1999
- 14 Common Connectors
- 15 Connector Share, Through 2005
- 16 Worldwide Connector Market By Type, Through 2005
- 17 U.S. Connector Market Through 2005
- 18 Worldwide Connnector Revenues, Through 2005
- 19 Market Share Of Small Form Factor Connectors, Through 2005
- 20 Mt-Rj Licensees
- 21 Lc Licensees
- 22 Vf-45 Licensees
- 23 Unit Sales Of Small Form Factor Connectors, Through 2005
- 24 Small Form Factor Connector Revenues, Through 2005
- 25 Worldwide Connector Revenues, Through 2005
- 26 Worldwide Total Unit Sales Of Connectors For Glass Optical Fibers, Through 2005
- 27 Annual Percentage Of Fiber Per Application, Through 2005
- 28 Length Of Fiber Deployed, Through 2005
- 29 Fiber Deployment By Network Type, Through 2005
- 30 Fiber Deployed By Network Type, Through 2005
- 31 Worldwide Connector Market By Application, Through 2005
- 32 Connector Prices, Through 2005
- 33 Full Size Connector Units By Application, Through 2005
- 34 Small Form Factor Replacements, Through 2005
- 35 Worldwide Networking Revenues By Service, Through 2005
- 36 Connector Revenues By Network Type, Through 2005
- 37 Terminations, Through 2005
- 38 Average Termination Connector Price, Through 2005
- 39 Worldwide Revenues For Terminations, Through 2005
- 40 Cable Assembly Revenues, Through 2005
- 41 Transportation Revenues, Through 2005
- 42 Connectors In Vehicles, Through 2005
- 43 Vehicle Share Of Plastic Connectors, Through 2005
- 44 Worldwide Vehicles Sales Volume
- 45 Medical Connectors, Through 2005
- 46 Lighting Connectors, Through 2005
- 47 Sensor Connectors Through 2005
- 48 Major Manufacturers
- 49 Worldwide Distributor Market Overview
- 50 U.S. Connector Suppliers
- 51 Connector Distributors In Western Europe
- 52 Asian Connector Suppliers
- 53 Connector Suppliers Throughout The Rest Of The World
- 54 Network Equipment Suppliers
- 55 Connector End Users
- 56 Examples Of Recent Consolidation
- 57 Worldwide Fiber Deployment, Through 2005
- 58 Fiber Deployed By Region, Through 2005
- 59 Connector Revenues By Region, Through 2005
- List Of Figures
- Summary Figure: Connector Revenues, Through 2005
- 1 Connector Price, 2000 And 2005
- 2 Worldwide Connector Unit Sales, 1999, 2000, And 2005
- 3 Worldwide Connector Market By Type, 1999, 2000, And 2005
- 4 Total U.S. Connector Market 1999, 2000, And 2005
- 5 U.S. Connector Market 1999, 2000, And 2005
- 6 Worldwide Connector Revenues, 1999, 2000, And 2005
- 7 Worldwide Conenctor Revenues By Type, 1999, 2000, And 2005
- 8 Small Form Factor Connector Market Share, 2000
- 9 Small Form Factor Connector Market Share, 2005
- 10 Unit Sales Of Small Form Factor Connectors, 1999, 2000, And 2005
- 11 Small Form Factor Market 1999, 2000, And 2005
- 12 Small Form Factor Connector Revenues, 1999, 2000, And 2005
- 13 Small Form Factor Revenues By Type, 1999, 2000, And 2005
- 14 Worldwide Revenues From All Connector Types, 1999, 2000, And 2005
- 15 Total Worldwide Connector Revenues, 1999, 2000, And 2005
- 16 Worldwide Revenues By Application, 1999, 2000, And 2005
- 17 Secondary Market Revenues, 1999, 2000, And 2005
- 18 Worldwide Total Unit Sales Of Connectors, 1999, 2000, And 2005
- 19 Annual Percentage Of Fiber Per Application, 1999, 2000, And 2005
- 20 Worldwide Fiber Deployed, 1999, 2000, And 2005
- 21 Worldwide Fiber Deployed By Application, 1999, 2000, And 2005
- 22 Worldwide Market By Application, 1999, 2000, And 2005
- 23 Worldwide Market By Application, 1999, 2000, And 2005
- 24 Long Haul Connectors, 1999, 2000, And 2005
- 25 Metro/Access Connectors, 1999, 2000, And 2005
- 26 Average Multimode Connector Price Trend, 1999, 2000, And 2005
- 27 Average Single Mode Connector Price Trend, 1999, 2000, And 2005
- 28 Connector Price By Network Type, 1999, 2000, And 2005
- 29 Connectors Units By Application, 1999, 2000, And 2005
- 30 Worldwide Networking Service Revenues, 1999, 2000, And 2005
- 31 Total Connector Revenues By Network Type, 1999, 2000, And 2005
- 32 Connector Revenues By Network Type, 1999, 2000, And 2005
- 33 Fiber Terminations, 1999, 2000, And 2005
- 34 Worldwide Termination Revenues, 1999, 2000, And 2005
- 35 Cable Assembly Revenues, 1999, 2000, And 2005
- 36 Transportation Revenues, 1999, 2000, And 2005
- 37 Worldwide Distributor Breakdown
- 38 Worldwide Fiber Deployment, 1999, 2000, And 2005
- 39 Fiber Deployed By Region, 1999, 2000, And 2005
- 40 Connector Revenues By Region, 1999, 2000, And 2005
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