FIBER OPTIC FUSION SPLICER GLOBAL MARKET FORECAST (2007-2012)

1. Executive Summary

• 1.1 Market Overview
• 1.2 Enterprise Optical Communication Network - Protocol Overview
• 1.3 Broadband and Fiber to the Premise Overview
• 1.4 Fiber Optics Industry Overview
  • 1.4.1 Boom, Bust and the Recovery
  • 1.4.2 Fiber Optics Industry: Decade-to-Decade

2. Fiber Optic Fusion Splice Market Trends

• 2.1 Overview
• 2.2 Fusion Splicer Market Forecast, by Type
• 2.3 Competitive Market Share Estimates

3. Application Market Forecast, by Region

• 3.1 Global Overview
• 3.2 North America
• 3.3 Europe
• 3.4 Asia Pacific region (APAC)
• 3.5 Rest of the World (ROW)

4. Optical Communication Trends

• 4.1 Overview - High-Speed Networks
• 4.2 Fiber Optic Network Technology Trends
• 4.3 Component Technology Trends
  • 4.3.1 Overview
  • 4.3.2 Transmitters and Receivers
  • 4.3.3 Optical Amplifiers
  • 4.3.4 Dispersion Compensators
  • 4.3.5 Fiber Optic Cable
• 4.4 Devices and Parts
  • 4.4.1 Overview
  • 4.4.2 Emitters and Detectors
  • 4.4.3 VCSEL & Transceiver Technology Review
  • 4.4.4 Optoelectronic Application-Specific Integrated Circuits
  • 4.4.5 Modulators
  • 4.4.6 Packages
  • 4.4.7 Optoelectronic Integrated Circuits

5. Market Research Methodology

• 5.1 Research and Analysis Methodology
• 5.2 Assumptions of the Fiber Optic Fusion Splicer Global Market Forecast

6. Definitions: Acronyms, Abbreviations, and General Terms

7. Market Forecast Data Base

• 7.1 Overview
• 7.2 Tutorial

Market Forecast Data Base - Excel Spreadsheets:

• Global
• North America
• Europe
• APAC
• Rest of the World

• 1.1.1 Single-Fiber Core-To-Core Alignment
• 1.1.2 Multiple-Fiber Cladding-to-Cladding Alignment
• 1.1.3 Examples of Differences in Optical Fiber (Core and Cladding) Alignment
• 1.1.4 Artist' s Depiction of Fiber Cladding Diameter (Source: Corning Inc)
• 1.1.5 Furukawa Electric FS122M8/M12
• 1.1.6 FuseConnect Fusion-Splice Field-Terminated Connector
• 1.2.1 Gigabit Product Deployment
• 1.2.2 TIA-942 Standard: Basic Data Center Topology
• 1.3.1 Access Network Elements
• 1.3.2 Fiber-to-the-Office Forecast Structure
• 1.3.3 Cogent Communication' s Multi-National IP Network
• 1.3.4 Broadband-to-the-Premise
• 1.3.5 Fully Reconfigurable OADM
• 1.3.6 B-PON Optical Line Terminal
• 1.3.7 FTTU-PON System
• 1.3.8 FTTP PON Architecture
• 1.3.9 Free Space Optics (FSO) Illustration
• 1.4.1.1 LH/SLH/Submarine Global Fiber Optic Component Shipments, Consumption and Inventory Value Trends, 1990-2006
• 1.4.1.2 Global Fiber Optic Component Shipments, Consumption and Inventory Value Trends, 1990-2006
• 1.4.1.3 Global Fiber Optic Component Shipments, Consumption and Inventory Value Trends, 1990-2006
• 1.4.1.4 Price Trends of a Typical Maturing Component, 1997-2007
• 1.4.1.5 Contrasting Trends during the Business Cycle
• 1.4.2.1 Evolution of Research Emphasis during Technology Life Cycle
• 1.4.2.2 Evolving to the All-Optical Network
• 1.4.2.3 AON - Technology Demonstration Roadmap
• 1.4.2.4 AON - Test-bed Network Platform
• 2.1.1 Illustration of a Mechanical Splice
• 2.1.2 Illustration of a Fusion Splice
• 2.1.3 Fiber Distribution Center
• 2.1.4 Comparative Cost, Mechanical vs. Fusion Splicing
• 2.1.5 Ribbon Fiber Cable Lucent Flat Sheath Cable with 8.3/125 micron Singlemode Fiber (12-Fiber)
• 2.1.6 Ribbon Fiber Cable Flat Sheath Cable with 50/125 micron Multimode Fiber (12-Fiber)
• 2.1.7 Ribbon Fiber Cable - Amphenol Spectra-Strip
• 2.1.8 Model F-SK-SA Reusable Mechanical Splice (Source: Newport Corporation)
• 2.1.9 ULTRAsplice™ Mechanical Fiber Optic Splice
• 2.1.10 Picture of Sumitomo Fiber Protection Sleeve
• 2.2.1 Siecor M90 Microprocessor-Controlled Fusion Splicer

• 2.2.2 OptiSplice Premier iLID Fusion Splicer
• 2.2.3 Principle of Lens Profile Alignment
• 2.2.4 Lens Profile Alignment Process for Producing a Depolarizer
• 2.2.5 Lens-Profile Alignment System (L-PAS) Video Evaluation
• 2.2.6 S183 - Advanced Fusion Splicer (Source: Fitel)
• 2.2.7 Video Evaluation of 12-fibers in a Multiple Fiber Fusion Splicer
• 2.2.8 Line Drawing of an Automatic Multiple Fiber Fusion Splicer
• 2.2.9 Fiber Feed Assembly, Automatic Process of a Multiple Fiber Fusion Splicer
• 2.2.10 Ultra-Compact Fiber Optic Fusion Splicer

• 3.1.1 Ericsson FSU 995 Series - Fusion Splicers
• 3.1.2 OptiSplice (TM) Premier M90i Fusion Splicer
• 3.1.3 S121A Handheld FTTH Splicer

• 4.2.1 Network Bandwidth Expansion Alternatives
• 4.2.2 Xanoptix Multifiber Transmitters
• 4.2.3 Flexible Optical Backplane
• 4.4.3.1 Genealogy of VCSELs
• 4.4.3.2 New Focus 10 Gbps VCSEL Optical Subassembly
• 4.4.3.3 4 x 3.125 Gbps WWDM SFF Transceiver Concept
• 4.4.3.4 Assembled Non-Functional 4 x 3.125 Gbps WWDM SFF Concept Module
• 4.4.3.5 WWDM Transceiver, Transmit Side Optical Combiner
• 4.4.3.6 WWDM Demultiplexing Subassembly
• 4.4.3.7 CWDM VCSEL Transceiver (8-wavelength diagram)
• 4.4.3.8 4-Channel VCSEL Transceiver
• 4.4.3.9 Corona Optical Systems (EMCORE Corporation) OptoCube 40
• 4.4.3.10 Array VCSEL Interconnects between Cabinets or Racks
• 4.4.3.11 12 x 2.5 Gbps VCSEL Transceiver Package
• 4.4.3.12 Pre-terminated Ribbon Cable Assembly
• 4.4.3.13 Optical Backplane Implementation
• 4.4.3.14 Typical Intra-Office Interconnections
• 4.3.3.15 12 Fiber VSR Architecture
• 4.4.3.16 Converter ASIC Function
• 4.4.3.17 12-Fiber VSR Module vs. OC-192 SONET Line Card
• 4.4.3.18 4 Fiber VSR Architecture
• 4.4.7.1 Trend of Transceiver Packaging Density, Gigabits/Cubic Inch
• 4.4.7.2 Xanoptix 32x32 Datacom Transceiver
• 4.4.7.3 Bookham Integrated Transceiver Silicon Waveguides

• 5.1.1 Market Research & Forecasting Methodology

• 1.1.1 Fusion Splice Global Consumption Forecast, By Region (Value Basis, $Million)
• 1.1.2 Fusion Splice Global Consumption Forecast, By Region (Quantity Basis, Unit/Each)
• 1.1.3 Fusion Splice Global Consumption Forecast, By Application (Value Basis, $Million)
• 1.1.4 Fusion Splice Global Consumption Forecast, By Application (Quantity Basis, Unit/Each)
• 1.1.5 Fusion Splice Product Categories
• 1.1.6 Fusion Splice Global Forecast: Single Fiber vs. Multiple/Ribbon Fiber ($Million)
• 1.1.7 Fusion Splice Global Forecast: Single Fiber vs. Multiple/Ribbon Fiber (Quantity Basis)
• 1.1.8 Fusion Splice Global Consumption Forecast, Single Fiber Types (Value Basis, $Million)
• 1.1.9 Fusion Splice Global Consumption Forecast, Single Fiber Types (Quantity Basis)
• 1.1.10 Fusion Splice Global Consumption Forecast, Ribbon Fiber Types (Value Basis, $Million)
• 1.1.11 Fusion Splice Global Consumption Forecast, Ribbon Fiber Types (Quantity Basis)
• 1.1.12 Fusion Splice (Type) Preference, by Selected Application
• 1.2.1 Ethernet Standards Suite
• 1.2.2 IEEE Distance Specifications for Fiber-Optic Ethernet by Fiber Type
• 1.2.3 Migration or Upgrade Scenarios to Gigabit Ethernet
• 1.3.1 Leaders in Broadband, based on Total Subscribers at >200Kbps (one-way)
• 1.3.2 Minimum & Ideal Speeds Necessary for Popular Applications
• 1.3.3 Selected PON Comparison
• 1.4.1.5 Contrasting Trends During the Business Cycle

• 2.1.1 Fusion Splice Global Consumption Forecast, By Region (Value Basis, $Million)
• 2.1.2 Fusion Splice Global Consumption Forecast, By Region (Quantity Basis, Unit/Each)
• 2.2.1 Fusion Splice Global Forecast: Single Fiber vs. Multiple/Ribbon Fiber ($Million)
• 2.2.2 Fusion Splice Global Forecast: Single Fiber vs. Multiple/Ribbon Fiber (Quantity Basis)
• 2.2.3 Fusion Splice Global Consumption Forecast, Single Fiber Types (Value Basis, $Million)
• 2.2.4 Fusion Splice Global Consumption Forecast, Single Fiber Types (Quantity Basis)
• 2.2.5 Fusion Splice Global Forecast, Single Fiber Types (Average Selling Price/ASP)
• 2.2.6 LID Single Fiber Fusion Splice Global Forecast, By Region (Value Basis, $Million)
• 2.2.7 LID Single Fiber Fusion Splice Global Forecast, By Region (Quantity Basis, Unit/Each)
• 2.2.8 LID Single Fiber Fusion Splice Global Forecast, By Region (Average Selling Price/ASP)
• 2.2.9 Lens Profile Single Fiber Fusion Splice Global Forecast, By Region ($Million)
• 2.2.10 Lens Profile Single Fiber Fusion Splice Global Forecast, By Region (Quantity Basis)
• 2.2.11 Lens Profile Single Fiber Fusion Splice Global Forecast, By Region (ASP)
• 2.2.12 Fixed Alignment/High Performance Single Fiber Global Forecast, By Region ($Million)
• 2.2.13 Fixed Alignment/High Performance Single Fiber Global Forecast, By Region (Quantity)
• 2.2.14 Fixed Alignment/High Performance Single Fiber Global Forecast, By Region (ASP)
• 2.2.15 Fixed Alignment Fiber Fusion Splice Single Fiber Global Forecast, By Region ($Million)
• 2.2.16 Fixed Alignment Fiber Fusion Splice Single Fiber Global Forecast, By Region (Quantity)
• 2.2.17 Fixed Alignment Fiber Fusion Splice Single Fiber Global Forecast, By Region (ASP)
• 2.2.18 Miscellaneous Low Performance Single Fiber Global Forecast, By Region ($Million)
• 2.2.19 Miscellaneous Low Performance Single Fiber Global Forecast, By Region (Quantity)
• 2.2.20 Miscellaneous Low Performance Single Fiber Global Forecast, By Region (ASP)
• 2.2.21 Multiple Fiber Fusion Splice Global Market Forecast, by Type (Value Basis, $Million)
• 2.2.22 Multiple Fiber Fusion Splice Global Market Forecast, by Type (Quantity Basis, Unit/Each)
• 2.2.23 Multiple Fiber Fusion Splice Global Market Forecast, by Type (Average Selling Price)
• 2.2.24 Automated Multi-Fiber Fusion Splice Global Market Forecast, by Type ($Million)
• 2.2.25 Automated Multi-Fiber Fiber Fusion Splice Global Market Forecast, by Type (Quantity)
• 2.2.26 Automated Multi-Fiber Fusion Splice Global Market Forecast, by Type (ASP)
• 2.2.27 Low Performance Multi-Fiber Fusion Splice Global Market Forecast, by Type ($Million)
• 2.2.28 Low Performance Multi-Fiber Fiber Fusion Splice Global Forecast, by Type (Quantity)
• 2.2.29 Low Performance Multi-Fiber Fusion Splice Global Market Forecast, by Type (ASP)
• 2.3.1 List of Selected Fiber Optic Fusion Splice Manufacturers
• 2.3.2 Estimated 2007 Global Competitive Market Shares

• 3.1.1 Fusion Splice Global Consumption Market Forecast, By Region (Value Basis, $Million)
• 3.1.2 Fusion Splice Global Consumption Forecast, By Application (Value Basis, $Million)
• 3.1.3 Fusion Splice Global Consumption Forecast, By Application (Quantity Basis, Unit/Each)
• 3.1.4 Fusion Splice Global Consumption Forecast, Single Fiber Types (Value Basis, $Million)
• 3.1.5 Fusion Splice Global Consumption Forecast, Single Fiber Types (Quantity Basis)
• 3.1.6 Multiple Fiber Fusion Splice Global Market Forecast, by Type (Value Basis, $Million)
• 3.1.7 Multiple Fiber Fusion Splice Global Market Forecast, by Type (Quantity Basis, Unit/Each)
• 3.2.1 Fusion Splice North American Consumption Forecast, By Region (Value Basis, $Million)
• 3.2.2 Fusion Splice North American Consumption Forecast, By Region (Quantity Basis)
• 3.2.3 Fusion Splice North American Forecast: Single Fiber vs. Multiple/Ribbon Fiber ($Million)
• 3.2.4 Fusion Splice North American Forecast: Single Fiber vs. Multiple/Ribbon Fiber (Quantity)
• 3.2.5 Fusion Splice North American Consumption Forecast, Single Fiber Types ($Million)
• 3.2.6 Fusion Splice North American Consumption Forecast, Single Fiber Types (Quantity)
• 3.2.7 Fusion Splice North American Forecast, Single Fiber Types (Average Selling Price/ASP)
• 3.2.8 Multiple Fiber Fusion Splice North American Market Forecast, by Type ($Million)
• 3.2.9 Multiple Fiber Fusion Splice North American Market Forecast, by Type (Quantity Basis)
• 3.2.10 Multiple Fiber Fusion Splice North American Market Forecast, by Type (ASP)
• 3.2.11 Canadian Broadband Statistical Data (2007)
• 3.2.12 Summary Information - Bell Canada (2007)
• 3.2.13 Summary Information - Cogeco Cable - Canada (2007)
• 3.2.14 Summary Information - Rogers Cable - Canada (2007)
• 3.2.15 Summary Information - Shaw Communications - Canada (2007)
• 3.2.16 Summary Information - Telus - Canada (2007)
• 3.2.17 Summary Information - Videotron - Canada (2007)
• 3.3.1 Fusion Splice European Consumption Forecast, By Region (Value Basis, $Million)
• 3.3.2 Fusion Splice European Consumption Forecast, By Region (Quantity Basis)
• 3.3.3 Fusion Splice European Forecast: Single Fiber vs. Multiple/Ribbon Fiber ($Million)
• 3.3.4 Fusion Splice European Forecast: Single Fiber vs. Multiple/Ribbon Fiber (Quantity)
• 3.3.5 Fusion Splice European Consumption Forecast, Single Fiber Types ($Million)
• 3.3.6 Fusion Splice European Consumption Forecast, Single Fiber Types (Quantity)
• 3.3.7 Fusion Splice European Forecast, Single Fiber Types (Average Selling Price/ASP)
• 3.3.8 Multiple Fiber European Market Forecast, by Type ($Million)
• 3.3.9 Multiple Fiber European Market Forecast, by Type (Quantity Basis)
• 3.3.10 Multiple Fiber European Market Forecast, by Type (ASP)
• 3.4.1 Fusion Splice APAC Consumption Forecast, By Region (Value Basis, $Million)
• 3.4.2 Fusion Splice APAC Consumption Forecast, By Region (Quantity Basis)
• 3.4.3 Fusion Splice APAC Forecast: Single Fiber vs. Multiple/Ribbon Fiber ($Million)
• 3.4.4 Fusion Splice APAC Forecast: Single Fiber vs. Multiple/Ribbon Fiber (Quantity)
• 3.4.5 Fusion Splice APAC Consumption Forecast, Single Fiber Types ($Million)
• 3.4.6 Fusion Splice APAC Consumption Forecast, Single Fiber Types (Quantity)
• 3.4.7 Fusion Splice APAC Forecast, Single Fiber Types (Average Selling Price/ASP)
• 3.4.8 Multiple Fiber APAC Market Forecast, by Type ($Million)
• 3.4.9 Multiple Fiber APAC Market Forecast, by Type (Quantity Basis)
• 3.4.10 Multiple Fiber APAC Market Forecast, by Type (ASP)
• 3.5.1 Fusion Splice ROW Consumption Forecast, By Region (Value Basis, $Million)
• 3.5.2 Fusion Splice ROW Consumption Forecast, By Region (Quantity Basis)
• 3.5.3 Fusion Splice ROW Forecast: Single Fiber vs. Multiple/Ribbon Fiber ($Million)
• 3.5.4 Fusion Splice ROW Forecast: Single Fiber vs. Multiple/Ribbon Fiber (Quantity)
• 3.5.5 Fusion Splice ROW Consumption Forecast, Single Fiber Types ($Million)
• 3.5.6 Fusion Splice ROW Consumption Forecast, Single Fiber Types (Quantity)
• 3.5.7 Fusion Splice ROW Forecast, Single Fiber Types (Average Selling Price/ASP)
• 3.5.8 Multiple Fiber ROW Market Forecast, by Type ($Million)
• 3.5.9 Multiple Fiber ROW Market Forecast, by Type (Quantity Basis)
• 3.5.10 Multiple Fiber ROW Market Forecast, by Type (ASP)
• 3.5.11 Latin American Demographic Trends

• 7.1.1 Fiber Optic Fusion Splice Product Data Base (Excel Spreadsheets) Categories
• 7.1.2 Fiber Optic Fusion Splice Application Data Base (Excel Spreadsheets) Categories