PUBLISHER: Market Research Future | PRODUCT CODE: 1777244
PUBLISHER: Market Research Future | PRODUCT CODE: 1777244
Global Active Optical Cable (AOC) Market Research Report by Type [InfiniBand, Ethernet, Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS), DisplayPort, PCI Express (PCIE), HDMI, Thunderbolt, USB, MIPI, Display Port Alt Mode (DP-ALT), Others], by Form Factor (Typical Connector Types, USB Type C, Others), by Application [Data Center, High-Performance Computing (HPC), Consumer Electronics (CE)/ Home Electronics, Telecommunications, Personal Computing (PC), Digital Signage, Machine Vision, Robotics, Fiber Sensors, Others], by End Users (Energy & Power, Oil & Gas, Medical, Military / Aerospace, IT & Telecommunications, Consumer, Others), and by Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South America) Industry Forecast till 2030
The global active optical cable market is anticipated to reach USD 16,285.8 million from its 2021 estimate of USD 2,115.3 million with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.1%. An active optical cable is a cabling model that combines active electrical and optical components. It is typically utilized in interconnecting applications, high-performance computing, and data communications.
The growing need for high-speed and reliable connections from data centers and end users is boosting the global active optical cable (AOC) market. AOCs' advanced benefits, such as their speed, reliability, and energy efficiency, make them a desirable option for a variety of sectors. The market has huge potential despite the obstacles, which include high production costs and resistance to physical damage.
The development of robust AOCs and the increasing use of 40G QSFP+ AOCs, particularly in data centers, are driving the market's expansion. Significant growth prospects are also presented by the growing use of digital signals.
Depending on the application, the global active optical cables industry is divided into data center, High-Performance Computing (HPC), Consumer Electronics (CE)/ Home Electronics, Telecommunications, Personal Computing (PC), digital signage, machine vision, robotics, fiber sensors, and others.
In terms of form factor, the global active optical cables market has been segmented into typical connector types, USB Type-C, and others.
The global active optical cables industry is divided based on type, including InfiniBand, Ethernet, Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS), DisplayPort, PCI Express (PCIE), HDMI, Thunderbolt, USB, MIPI, DisplayPort Alt Mode (DP-ALT), and others.
Based on the end user, the global market is classified into energy & power, oil & gas, medical, military / aerospace, IT & telecommunications, consumer, and others.
Regional Insights
The North American market for active optical cable remains strong. Due to the wide penetration of A/V and multimedia devices, the United States retains its place at the top of the chart in adoption. With the help of dynamic government initiatives directed toward enhancing connectivity in remote regions, North America region further boosts applications for active optical cables across industries.
Active optical cables are getting popular in European industries, mostly in data centers, high-performance computing, and digital consumer goods. The United Kingdom has emerged as an important market because of the increasing multimedia consumption trend among its tech-savvy generation.
Major Asia-Pacific countries have largely completed their 4G and FTTH deployments. They are now depending on next-gen infrastructure like 5G. In this way, it sets up the region as a strategic landscape for future-ready connectivity.
As mobile and digital usage explodes, the Middle East & Africa are seeing a rapid rise in demand for robust data transmission technologies. Active optical cables are becoming integral in telecom and consumer electronics, reinforcing the region's growing dependence on high-speed optical communication.
South America is witnessing robust development in high-speed connectivity, with mobile penetration and digital infrastructure projects gaining ground. These advancements are opening lucrative avenues for active optical cable deployment, particularly as the region intensifies efforts to meet domestic digital demands.
Key players in the global active optical cable (AOC) market are Everpro Technology Co. Ltd., Alysium Tech GmbH, Finiser Corporation (II-VI Incorporated), TE Connectivity, Avago Technologies Ltd (Broadcom Inc.), Molex, Amphenol Corporation, Emcore Corporation, Siemon, Shenzhen Gigalight Technology Co. Ltd., Sumitomo Electric, T&S Communications Co. Ltd, Nortech Systems Inc, Corning Incorporated, Mobix Labs Inc., Intel Corporation, Dell Inc., Chromis Technologies, Unixtar Technology Inc., and IOI Technology Corporation.