Fiber Optic Circulators Global Market Forecast & Analysis

Introduction

Upper Lake, CA (USA) - July 16, 2012 -- ElectroniCast Consultants, a leading market research & technology forecast consultancy addressing the fiber optics communications industry, today announced the release of a new market forecast of the global consumption of fiber optic circulators in optical communications.

The deployment of optical fiber in the metro/access, the continuing demand for upgrading networks to accommodate rapidly increasing bandwidth requirements, plus the need for additional monitoring and testing of the optical fiber networks will drive the steady consumption of fiber optic circulators.

As terrestrial national backbone and undersea systems approaching Tb/s capacities, advanced fiber-optic components, such as fiber optic circulators, are key in enabling DWDM systems with narrow channel spacing to achieve the large numbers of channels required. Fiber optic circulators are used with erbium-doped fiber amplifiers (EDFA), fiber optic sensor applications, dense WDM (DWDM), optical add/drop multiplexing (OADM), optical time domain reflectometers (OTDR fiber optic test equipment), bi-directional transmission systems, dispersion compensators, and other devices.

During 2011-2016, the value is forecast to increase at an average annual growth rate of 7.84 percent. The consumption value is forecast to increase with rising quantity growth partially offset by declining average prices.

The American region (South, Central and North America), was the leader in terms of relative market share in 2011 with the consumption value of fiber optic circulators; however, the Asia Pacific region (APAC) region led by “green-field” telecommunication deployment is forecast to take the market share lead in 2013. The Europe, Middle East and Africa region (EMEA) consumption of fiber optic circulators is forecast to lag behind; growing faster than the American region, but only one-third as fast as the APAC region.

The fiber optic circulator market is presented by the following port-count configurations: 3 - Ports; 4 - Ports; and more than 4 - Ports (> 4 - Ports). In terms of worldwide volume (number of units), the 3-Port fiber optic circulators hold an estimated 88% market share in 2012. Well-over 80% of the 3-Port fiber optic circulators in 2012 are used in Telecommunication applications.

Telecommunications is set to maintain its dominant market share lead throughout the forecast period (2011-2016), in all Port-counts. Specialty applications (R&D laboratory, sensors, test equipment, oil/gas, other) are set to maintain the position of second-place, according to ElectroniCast.

Fiber Optic Circulator Global Market Share (%),
By Port Count, Based on Quantity (Unit Volume)
(2012 - ElectroniCast Estimate)

Source: ElectroniCast Consultants

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Table of Contents

1. Fiber Optic Circulator Market Forecast - Executive Summary

• Market and Technology Overview
• Use of Fiber Optics in Harsh Environments
• Fiber Optic Networks - Overview
• Fiber Optics Industry: Decade-to-Decade

2. Market and Technology Analysis

• Global Summary
• America Market Forecast Data Tables
• EMEA Market Forecast Data Tables
• APAC Market Forecast Data Tables

3. Fiber Optic Circulator Competitors (nearly 40) - Descriptions

4. Optical Communication Trends

• 4.1. Fiber Network Technology Trends
• 4.2. Components
  • 4.2.1. Overview
  • 4.2.2. Transmitters and Receivers
  • 4.2.3. Optical Amplifiers
  • 4.2.4. Dispersion Compensators
  • 4.2.5. Fiber Cable
• 4.3. Devices and Parts
  • 4.3.1. Overview
  • 4.3.2. Emitters and Detectors
  • 4.3.3. VCSEL & Transceiver Technology Review
  • 4.3.4. Optoelectronic Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs)
  • 4.3.5. Modulators
  • 4.3.6. Packages
  • 4.3.7. Optoelectronic Integrated Circuits

5. ElectroniCast Market Research Methodology

• 5.1. Research and Analysis Methodology
• 5.2. Assumptions of Fiber Optic Component Global Market Forecast

6. Definitions: Acronyms, Abbreviations, and General Terms

7. ElectroniCast Market Forecast Data Base - Overview and Tutorial

• 7.1. Overview
• 7.2. Tutorial

Addendum: EXCEL - Data Base Spreadsheets

Complete Market Forecast

• Global
• America
• EMEA
• APAC

• 1.1.1. 4-Port Fiber Optic Circulator Application
• 1.1.2. Fiber Optic Circulator Use in DWDM/OADM Application
• 1.1.3. Polarization Maintaining Optical Circulator
• 1.1.4. UDWDM 2500 Channel Filter Module
• 1.3.1. North America Multi-protocol Label Switching (MPLS)
• 1.3.2. North America Internet Access
• 1.3.4. FTTP PON Architecture
• 1.3.5. Next-Generation Wholesale Broadband Network
• 1.3.5. Africa: Subocean Fiber Cable
• 1.4.1. Evolution of Research Emphasis during Technology Life Cycle
• 3.1. Polarization Independent Optical Circulator
• 3.2. Polarization Independent Optical Circulator
• 3.3. Optical Circulator
• 3.4. Product Coverage
• 3.5. Product Offering
• 3.6. Fiber Optic Circulator
• 3.7. Fiber Optic Circulator
• 4.3.3.1. Genealogy of VCSELs
• 4.3.3.2. Typical Intra-Office Interconnections
• 4.3.7.1. Trend of Transceiver Packaging Density, Gigabits/Cubic Inch
• 5.1.1. ElectroniCast Market Research & Forecasting Methodology

• 1.1.1. Fiber Optic Circulator Global Forecast, By Region ($, Million)
• 1.1.2. Fiber Optic Circulator Global Forecast, By Application ($, Million)
• 1.1.3. Fiber Optic Circulator Global Forecast, By Port-Count ($, Million)
• 1.3.1. Minimum & Ideal Speeds Necessary for Popular Applications
• 2.1.1. Fiber Optic Circulator Global Forecast, By Application ($, Million)
• 2.1.2. Fiber Optic Circulator Global Forecast, By Application (Quantity/Units)
• 2.1.3. ElectroniCast Market Forecast Fiber Optic Circulator Component Categories
• 2.1.4. ElectroniCast Market Forecast Fiber Optic Circulator Application Categories
• 2.1.5. Global Total Consumption Forecast: Fiber Optic Circulators (Value, Quantity, ASPs)
• 2.1.6. Global Total Consumption Forecast: 3-Port Fiber Optic Circulators (Value, Quantity, ASPs)
• 2.1.7. Global Total Consumption Forecast: 4-Port Fiber Optic Circulators (Value, Quantity, ASPs)
• 2.1.8. Global Total Consumption Forecast >4-Port Fiber Optic Circulators (Value, Quantity, ASPs)
• 2.2.1. Fiber Optic Circulator America Forecast, By Application ($, Million)
• 2.2.2. Fiber Optic Circulator America Forecast, By Application (Quantity/Units)
• 2.2.3. America Total Consumption Forecast: Fiber Optic Circulators (Value, Quantity, ASPs)
• 2.2.4. America Total Consumption Forecast: 3-Port Fiber Optic Circulators (Value, Quantity, ASPs)
• 2.2.5. America Total Consumption Forecast: 4-Port Fiber Optic Circulators (Value, Quantity, ASPs)
• 2.2.6. America Total Consumption Forecast >4-Port Fiber Optic Circulators (Value, Quantity, ASPs)
• 2.2.1. Fiber Optic Circulator EMEA Forecast, By Application ($, Million)
• 2.2.2. Fiber Optic Circulator EMEA Forecast, By Application (Quantity/Units)
• 2.2.3. EMEA Total Consumption Forecast: Fiber Optic Circulators (Value, Quantity, ASPs)
• 2.2.4. EMEA Total Consumption Forecast: 3-Port Fiber Optic Circulators (Value, Quantity, ASPs)
• 2.2.5. EMEA Total Consumption Forecast: 4-Port Fiber Optic Circulators (Value, Quantity, ASPs)
• 2.2.6. EMEA Total Consumption Forecast >4-Port Fiber Optic Circulators (Value, Quantity, ASPs)
• 2.2.1. Fiber Optic Circulator APAC Forecast, By Application ($, Million)
• 2.2.2. Fiber Optic Circulator APAC Forecast, By Application (Quantity/Units)
• 2.2.3. APAC Total Consumption Forecast: Fiber Optic Circulators (Value, Quantity, ASPs)
• 2.2.4. APAC Total Consumption Forecast: 3-Port Fiber Optic Circulators (Value, Quantity, ASPs)
• 2.2.5. APAC Total Consumption Forecast: 4-Port Fiber Optic Circulators (Value, Quantity, ASPs)
• 2.2.6. APAC Total Consumption Forecast >4-Port Fiber Optic Circulators (Value, Quantity, ASPs)
• 2.4.7. Countries Classified in the APAC Region
• 4.1.1. IEEE 802.3ba 40G/100G - Physical Layer Specifications
• 7.1.1. Optical Isolator Data Base Categories, by Component Type
• 7.1.2. Optical Isolator Data Base Categories, by Application

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Global Market for Fiber Optic Circulators: APAC Forecast to Take Market Share Lead From American Region

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The deployment of optical fiber in the metro/access, the continuing demand for upgrading networks to accommodate rapidly increasing bandwidth requirements, plus the need for additional monitoring and testing of the optical fiber networks will drive the steady consumption of fiber optic circulators.

As terrestrial national backbone and undersea systems approaching Tb/s capacities, advanced fiber-optic components, such as fiber optic circulators, are key in enabling DWDM systems with narrow channel spacing to achieve the large numbers of channels required. Fiber optic circulators are used with erbium-doped fiber amplifiers (EDFA), fiber optic sensor applications, dense WDM (DWDM), optical add/drop multiplexing (OADM), optical time domain reflectometers (OTDR fiber optic test equipment), bi-directional transmission systems, dispersion compensators, and other devices.

During 2011-2016, the value is forecast to increase at an average annual growth rate of 7.84 percent. The consumption value is forecast to increase with rising quantity growth partially offset by declining average prices.

The American region (South, Central and North America), was the leader in terms of relative market share in 2011 with the consumption value of fiber optic circulators; however, the Asia Pacific region (APAC) region led by “green-field” telecommunication deployment is forecast to take the market share lead in 2013. The Europe, Middle East and Africa region (EMEA) consumption of fiber optic circulators is forecast to lag behind; growing faster than the American region, but only one-third as fast as the APAC region.

The fiber optic circulator market is presented by the following port-count configurations: 3 - Ports; 4 - Ports; and more than 4 - Ports (> 4 - Ports). In terms of worldwide volume (number of units), the 3-Port fiber optic circulators hold an estimated 88% market share in 2012. Well-over 80% of the 3-Port fiber optic circulators in 2012 are used in Telecommunication applications. Telecommunications is set to maintain its dominant market share lead throughout the forecast period (2011-2016), in all Port-counts. Specialty applications (R&D laboratory, sensors, test equipment, oil/gas, other) are set to maintain the position of second-place, according to ElectroniCast.

3-Port fiber optic circulators hold an estimated 88% volume market share in 2012...

Fiber Optic Circulator Global Market Share (%),
By Port Count, Based on Quantity (Unit Volume)
(2012 - ElectroniCast Estimate)

Source: ElectroniCast Consultants