Optical Attenuators - Executive Study Service (ESS)

This Executive Study Service (ESS) report forecasts value trends ($, Million) in the deployment of optical communication attenuators. It provides a forecast of global consumption optical attenuator solutions over the 2002-2007 year period.

Passive optical fiber optic components represent an increasing share of total fiber optic component consumption. Optical components classified by ElectroniCast as "passive," in fiber optic system use, include:

• Fiber Optic Couplers (splitters, star/tree, WDM)

• Photonic Switches (optomechanical and nonmechanical)

• Optical Signal Processing Components

- Attenuators

- Modulators

- Isolators

- Circulators

- Filters

- Compensators

- Collimators

The global market for these components is forecasted by ElectroniCast in nine separate reports: Couplers, Switches, Attenuators, Modulators, Isolators, Circulators, Dispersion Compensators, Collimators, and Dense WDM Filter Modules.

This proposal describes the ElectroniCast ESS report service that forecasts the global market for optical attenuators used with or in fiber optic systems. These will be consumed mainly in DWDM/Optical Amplifier Systems equipment, fiber optic installation apparatus and upgrade.

Product Category List

Optical Attenuator

- Fixed

- Panel Mount

- Pigtail

- Variable (VOAs)

- Manually controlled

- Electronically controlled

REGIONS:

• North America

• Europe

• Japan/Pacific Rim

• Rest of the World

• Global Summary

METHODOLOGY

ElectroniCast forecasts are based on an analysis and forecast of the basic driving forces: technology, economics and government action. The knowledge and experience of the analysts are critical factors in the final results of the programs. Research techniques include:

• Interviews with fiber optic filter, laser diode, photodiode, fiber optical add/drop multiplexer, optical amplifier, fiber optic connector, fiber optic installation apparatus, fiber optic attenuator and related product providers, fiber optic system and equipment designers, advanced photonics researchers, management, marketing and purchasing: in person and by telephone.

• Industry data review: technical publications and conference proceedings; trade association data; governmental statistics; financial reports; product literature and contract awards.

Input/output trend analysis, relating demand and technology trends to user and supplier industries.

• ElectroniCast databases in supporting research areas.

The conclusions of this study are based mainly on primary market research; approximately 100 interviews of executives who influence future network product trends, including:

• Carrier equipment buyers

• Procurement directors

• Network planning managers

• Network design managers

• Carrier standards/specifications committee chair

• Service product development managers

• Vendor dense WDM product marketing managers

• Vendor dense WDM product planning managers

• Standards/specifications group dense WDM product managers

• Corporate communication managers

Interviews were conducted with major local exchange carriers, selected Interexchange (IXC) long-haul carriers; major corporate communication managers. The significant Chromatic Dispersion Compensator product vendors were interviewed, plus transport terminal, DWDM link and Add/Drop MUX vendors.

CONTINUING COMMITMENT

ElectroniCast is committed to continuing research and forecasting in broadband networks and products, photonics and fiber optics technologies, and their markets, as well as research in related areas. Other related programs include:

• Optical Add/Drop Multiplexer Market Forecast

• Passive Optical Fiber Component Forecast

• Specialty Optical Fiber Forecast

• Fiber Optic Filters Forecast

• Photonic Switch Technology and Market Forecast

• Fiber Optic Cable Forecast

• Optical Amplifier and Components Forecast

• Dense WDM Components Global Market Forecast

• Broadband-to-the-Home Market Forecast

• WDM, TDM & Fiber Global Market Forecast

In addition, ElectroniCast performs detailed custom work. Past topics have included: high-power laser diodes; microwave fiber optic components; video transport systems; polymeric fibers; cost estimating model software; OPGW, harsh environment and other specialized fiber optic cables; deep-infrared fibers; fiber optic instruments; cost analyses and audits of telecommunications equipment. Custom program formats include: consulting retainers; market research programs; strategic objective reviews; and competitive analyses.

DELIVERABLES & COST OF SERVICE

Market Forecast Report: ElectroniCast provides the report text in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) software.

Analyst Inquiry Service: Specifically, we encourage our clients to make use of our inquiry services as a basis for ongoing dialogue with our analysts at no additional charge (this is a "Q & A" service).

Standard Fee: US $4,995 each.

This fee includes the Market Forecast report on CD (PDF) and analyst inquiry service. Additional copies of the report on CD are available for $4,995 each.

QUALIFICATIONS OF ELECTRONICAST

ElectroniCast is uniquely qualified to undertake this project. Its activities in analyzing the technologies and markets for fiber optics have given it unparalleled component and application databases. Its detailed and diligent research has provided the basis for projects of unusual complexity.

ElectroniCast's fiber optics analysis is widely utilized in strategic planning at the major telecommunications, cable TV, data communications and military contractor companies with significant investments in lightwave technology. Specialized communications and fiber optics trade press often cite by leading business publications and its fiber optics forecast and analyses.

RESEARCH AREAS

ElectroniCast covers all areas of the data and communication industries and fields impacted by communications, including:

• Systems and networks

• Equipment and subsystems

• Components and devices

• Materials and parts/devices

Most of the ElectroniCast projects are in the data communication, telecommunication networks and services, fiber optics, and photonics fields.

1. Executive Summary

1.1 Overview

1.2 Fiber Optics Industry Overview

1.3 Communication Industry Trends

2. Optical Attenuator Market Forecast (2002-2007; Value, $Million)

2.1 Fiber Optic Attenuators, By Region

2.2 Fiber Optic Attenuators, By Type

2.3 Fiber Optic Attenuators, By End-Use (Application)

3. High Speed Optical Communication Trend

3.1 Overview

3.2 Fiber Network Technology Trends

3.3 Components

3.3.1 Overview

3.3.2 Transmitters & Receivers

3.3.3 Optical Amplifiers

3.3.4 Dispersion Compensators

3.3.5 Fiber Cable

4. Competitive Analysis & Profiles

4.1 Overview

4.2 Market Share Estimates

5. Methodology

5.1 Research and Analysis Methodology

5.2 Assumptions of Fiber Optic Component Global Market Forecast

6. Definitions