FIBER OPTIC CONNECTOR & MECHANICAL SPLICE GLOBAL MARKET FORECAST 2007-2012

1. Executive Summary

• 1.1 Fiber Optic Connectors/Splice Overview
• 1.2 Fusion Splice Equipment Overview
• 1.3 Enterprise Optical Communication Network - Protocol Overview
• 1.4 Broadband and FTTP Overview
• 1.5 Fiber Optics Industry Overview
  • 1.5.1 Boom, Bust and the Recovery
  • 1.5.2 Fiber Optics Industry: Decade-to-Decade

2. Fiber Optic Connector/Splice Market Forecast

• 2.1 Global Summary
• 2.2 North America
  • 2.2.1 North America, by Type
  • 2.2.2 North America, by Application
• 2.3 Europe
  • 2.3.1 Europe, by Type
  • 2.3.2 Europe, by Application
• 2.4 Japan/Pacific Rim
  • 2.4.1 Japan/Pacific Rim, by Type
  • 2.4.2 Japan/Pacific Rim, by Application
• 2.5 Rest of World
  • 2.5.1 ROW Forecast by Connector Type

3. Optical Communication Trends

• 3.1 Overview
• 3.2 Fiber Network Technology Trends
• 3.3 Components
  • 3.3.1 Overview
  • 3.3.2 Transmitters and Receivers
  • 3.3.3 Optical Amplifiers
  • 3.3.4 Dispersion Compensators
  • 3.3.5 Fiber Cable
• 3.4 Devices and Parts
  • 3.4.1 Overview
  • 3.4.2 Emitters and Detectors
  • 3.4.3 VCSEL & Transceiver Technology Review
  • 3.4.4 Optoelectronic Application-Specific Integrated Circuits
  • 3.4.5 Modulators
  • 3.4.6 Packages
  • 3.4.7 Optoelectronic Integrated Circuits

4. Competitive Market Share and List of Selected Vendors

5. Methodology

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

6. Definitions

• 6.1 Acronyms, Abbreviations, and General Terms

7. Market Forecast Data Base; Overview and Tutorial

Market Forecast Data Base - Excel Spreadsheets

North America, Europe, Japan/Pacific Rim, Rest of World, Global Summary (195 pages)

• 1.2.1 Single-Fiber Core-To-Core Alignment
• 1.2.2 Multiple-Fiber Cladding-to-Cladding Alignment
• 1.2.3 Examples of Differences in Optical Fiber (Core and Cladding) Alignment
• 1.2.4 Furukawa Electric FS122M8/M12 (Fusion Splice)
• 1.3.1 Typical Gigabit Product Deployment
• 1.3.2 TIA-942 Standard: Basic Data Center Topology
• 1.4.1 Access Network Elements
• 1.4.2 Fiber-to-the-Office Forecast Structure
• 1.4.3 Cogent Communication' s Multi-National IP Network
• 1.4.4 Broadband-to-the-Premise
• 1.4.5 Fully Reconfigurable OADM
• 1.4.6 Hitachi' s AMN 1200 (B-PON OLT)
• 1.4.7 FTTU-PON System
• 1.4.8 FTTP PON Architecture
• 1.4.9 Free Space Optics (FSO) Illustration
• 1.5.1.1 LH/SLH/Submarine Global Fiber Optic Component Shipments, Consumption and Inventory Value Trends, 1990-2006
• 1.5.1.2 Global Fiber Optic Component Shipments, Consumption and Inventory Value Trends, 1990-2006
• 1.5.1.3 Global Fiber Optic Component Shipments, Consumption and Inventory Value Trends, 1990-2006
• 1.5.1.4 Price Trends of a Typical Maturing Component, 1997-2007
• 1.5.2.1 Evolution of Research Emphasis during Technology Life Cycle
• 1.5.2.2 Evolving to the All-Optical Network
• 1.5.2.3 AON - Technology Demonstration Roadmap
• 1.5.2.4 AON - Test-bed Network Platform

• 2.1.1 AFL Telecommunications' Future Access™ Fiber Distribution Hub (FDH)
• 2.1.2 OmniReach Fiber Distribution Hub (FDH) 3000
• 2.1.3 ClearCurve Fiber Distribution Terminal

• 2.1.4 Selected Fiber Optic Connectors
• 2.1.5 The LC Uniboot
• 2.1.6 4X Optical Connector
• 2.1.7 40-Gigabit optical active Cable (OAC)
• 2.1.8 Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable (QSFP) MSA Solution
• 2.1.9 Ruggedized fiber-optic connector system
• 2.1.10 The Smart Cleaner
• 2.1.11 IBC Brand Cleaners
• 2.1.12 AFL FAST Connectors
• 2.1.13 Connector Product Flow

• 3.2.1 Network Bandwidth Expansion Alternatives
• 3.2.2 Xanoptix Multifiber Transmitters
• 3.2.3 Flexible Optical Backplane
• 3.4.3.1 Genealogy of VCSELs
• 3.4.3.2 New Focus 10 Gbps VCSEL Optical Subassembly
• 3.4.3.3 4 x 3.125 Gbps WWDM SFF Transceiver Concept
• 3.4.3.4 Assembled Non-Functional 4 x 3.125 Gbps WWDM SFF Concept Module
• 3.4.3.5 WWDM Transceiver, Transmit Side Optical Combiner
• 3.4.3.6 WWDM De-multiplexing Subassembly
• 3.4.3.7 CWDM VCSEL Transceiver (8-wavelength diagram)
• 3.4.3.8 4-Channel VCSEL Transceiver
• 3.4.3.9 Corona Optical Systems (EMCORE Corporation) OptoCube 40
• 3.4.3.10 Array VCSEL Interconnects between Cabinets or Racks
• 3.4.3.11 12 x 2.5 Gbps VCSEL Transceiver Package
• 3.4.3.12 Pre-terminated Ribbon Cable Assembly
• 3.4.3.13 Optical Backplane Implementation
• 3.4.3.14 Typical Intra-Office Interconnections
• 3.3.3.15 12 Fiber VSR Architecture
• 3.4.3.16 Converter ASIC Function
• 3.4.3.17 12-Fiber VSR Module vs. OC-192 SONET Line Card
• 3.4.3.18 4 Fiber VSR Architecture
• 3.4.7.1 Trend of Transceiver Packaging Density, Gigabits/Cubic Inch
• 3.4.7.2 Xanoptix 32x32 Datacom Transceiver
• 3.4.7.3 Bookham Integrated Transceiver Silicon Waveguides

• 5.1.1 Market Research & Forecasting Methodology

• 1.1.1 Global Fiber Optic Connector/Splice Consumption Forecast, by Region ($, Million)
• 1.1.2 Fiber Optic Connector Application Category List
• 1.1.3 Fiber Optic Connector Category List
• 1.1.4 Fiber Optic Connector/Splice Global Consumption Forecast, by Type ($, Million)
• 1.1.5 Fiber Optic Connector/Splice Global Consumption Forecast, by Application ($, Million)
• 1.2.1 Fusion Splicer (Type) Preference, by Application
• 1.3.1 Ethernet Standards Suite
• 1.3.2 IEEE Distance Specifications for Fiber-Optic Ethernet by Fiber Type
• 1.3.3 Migration or Upgrade Scenarios to Gigabit Ethernet
• 1.4.1 Leaders in Broadband, based on Total Subscribers at >200Kbps (one-way)
• 1.4.2 Minimum & Ideal Speeds Necessary for Popular Applications
• 1.4.3 Selected PON Comparison
• 1.5.1.1 Contrasting Trends During the Business Cycle

• 2.1.1 Fiber Optic Connector Application Category List
• 2.1.2 Fiber Optic Connector Category List
• 2.1.3 Global Fiber Optic Connector/Splice Consumption, by Region (Quantity Basis)
• 2.1.4 Global Fiber Optic Connector/Splice Consumption Value, by Region (US$, Million)
• 2.1.5 Fiber Optic Connector/Splice Global Consumption, by Type (Quantity Basis)
• 2.1.6 Fiber Optic Connector/Splice Global Consumption, by Type (Value Basis, $ Million)
• 2.1.7 Selected Standards For Fiber Optic Connectors
• 2.1.8 Fiber Optic Connector/Splice Global Consumption, by Application (Quantity Basis)
• 2.1.9 Fiber Optic Connector/Splice Global Consumption, by Application ($ Million)
• 2.2.1.1 Canadian Broadband Statistical Data (2007)
• 2.2.1.2 Summary Information - Bell Canada (2007)
• 2.2.1.3 Summary Information - Cogeco Cable - Canada (2007)
• 2.2.1.4 Summary Information - Rogers Cable - Canada (2007)
• 2.2.1.5 Summary Information - Shaw Communications - Canada (2007)
• 2.2.1.6 Summary Information - Telus - Canada (2007)
• 2.2.1.7 Summary Information - Videotron - Canada (2007)
• 2.2.1.8 Fiber Optic Connector/Splice North American Consumption, by Type ($ Million)
• 2.2.1.9 Singlemode Fiber Optic Connector North American Consumption, by Type ($ Million)
• 2.2.1.10 Fiber Optic Multimode Connector North American Consumption, by Type ($ Million)
• 2.2.2.1 Fiber Optic Connector/Splice North American Consumption, by Application ($ Million)
• 2.2.2.2 Singlemode Connector North American Market Forecast, by Application ($Million)
• 2.2.2.3 Multimode Connector North American Market Forecast, by Application ($ Million)
• 2.2.2.4 Fiber Optic Mechanical Splice North American Forecast, by Application ($ Million)
• 2.3.1.1 Fiber Optic Connector/Splice European Consumption, by Type ($ Million)
• 2.3.1.2 Singlemode Fiber Optic Connector European Consumption, by Type ($ Million)
• 2.3.1.3 Fiber Optic Multimode Connector European Consumption, by Type ($ Million)
• 2.3.2.1 Fiber Optic Connector/Splice European Consumption, by Application ($ Million)
• 2.3.2.2 Singlemode Connector European Market Forecast, by Application ($Million)
• 2.3.2.3 Multimode Connector European Market Forecast, by Application ($ Million)
• 2.3.2.4 Fiber Optic Mechanical Splice European Forecast, by Application ($ Million)
• 2.4.1.1 Fiber Optic Connector/Splice Japan/Pacific Rim Consumption, by Type ($ Million)
• 2.4.1.2 Singlemode Fiber Optic Connector Japan/Pacific Rim Consumption, by Type ($ Million)
• 2.4.1.3 Fiber Optic Multimode Connector Japan/Pacific Rim Consumption, by Type ($ Million)
• 2.4.2.1 Fiber Optic Connector/Splice Japan/Pacific Rim Consumption, by Application ($ Million)
• 2.4.2.2 Singlemode Connector Japan/Pacific Rim Market Forecast, by Application ($Million)
• 2.4.2.3 Multimode Connector Japan/Pacific Rim Market Forecast, by Application ($ Million)
• 2.4.2.4 Fiber Optic Mechanical Splice Japan/Pacific Rim Forecast, by Application ($ Million)
• 2.5.1.1 Latin American Demographic Trends
• 2.5.1.2 Fiber Optic Connector/Splice ROW Consumption, by Type ($ Million)
• 2.5.1.3 Fiber Optic Connector/Splice ROW Consumption, by Application ($ Million)
• 2.5.1.4 Singlemode Connector ROW Market Forecast, by Type ($Million)
• 2.5.1.5 Multimode Connector ROW Market Forecast, by Type ($ Million)
• 2.5.1.6 Fiber Optic Mechanical Splice ROW Forecast, by Application ($ Million)

• 4.2.1 Selected Global Fiber Optic Connector and Other Assembly Suppliers
• 4.2.1 Fiber Optic Connector/Mechanical Splice Global Market Share Estimates, 2007)

• 7.1.1 Fiber Optic Connector/Mechanical Splice Product Categories
• 7.1.2 Fiber Optic Connector/Mechanical Splice Application Categories