Optical Circulators - Global Market Forecast

The steady consumption of optical circulators will be driven by accelerating deployment of fiber in the metro/access, plus the continuing demand for upgrading networks to accommodate rapidly increasing bandwidth requirements. The main application dynamics (drivers) are optical circulators used with optical amplifier, dense WDM optical add/drop multiplexers, optical time domain reflectometers (OTDR fiber optic test equipment), fiber optic sensing systems, SANs (Storage Area Networks), bi-directional transmission systems and dispersion compensators.

Comprehensive Forecast

For North America, Europe, Japan/Pacific Rim, South America and Rest of World for each year (10 years), this study forecasts the quantity, average price and value of optical signal processing circulators. The forecasts are presented for use in Telecommunications, Premise Data Networks, Cable TV, Military/ Aerospace and Specialty Applications.

In the ElectroniCast report, the optical circulator module market is presented in segments:

• 3 Ports

• 4 Ports

• 5 to 8 Ports

• 9 or more Ports

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 passive optical component providers, fiber 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 200 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 chairs

• Service product development managers

• Vendor passive optical product marketing managers

• Vendor passive optical product planning managers

• Standards/specifications group passive optical product managers

• Corporate communication managers

Interviews were conducted with leading telecommunication carriers; independent telcos; cable TV MSOs; Utilities; and major corporate communication managers. The significant vendors and OEM manufacturers were interviewed.

COST OF SERVICE

Standard Fee: US $9,850.

This fee includes the Market Forecast report, analyst inquiry service, CD of database, four (4) fiber optic industry global quarterly reviews as outlined above. Additional copies of the report or database (at time of subscription) are available for $800 each.

1. Executive Summary

1.1 Optical Circulator Module Market Overview

1.2 Optical Fiber Amplifier Component Market Trends

1.3 Dense WDM Component Trends

1.4 Fiber Optics Industry Overview

1.5 Communication Industry Trends

1.6 Storage Area Networks (SANs) Trends

2. Optical Circulator Market Forecast, By Region

2.1 Overview

2.2 North America

2.3 Japan/Pacific Rim

2.4 South America

2.5 Europe

2.6 Rest of World

3. Optical Circulator Market Forecast, By Application

3.1 Overview

3.2 Telecommunications

3.3 Private Data Networks

3.4 Cable TV

3.5 Military/Aerospace

3.6 Specialty Applications

4. Competitive Analysis

4.1 Overview

4.2 Market Share Estimates

4.3 Manufacturers of Optical Circulators

5. Methodology

5.1 Research and Analysis Methodology

5.2 Assumptions of the Optical Circulator Module Market Forecast

6. Definitions

6.1 Acronyms, Abbreviations, and General Terms

7 Data Base

7.1 Overview

7.2 Tutorial