Telecom Laser Diode Market Review and Forecast

Parallel developments in technology, demand for Internet services, and telecommunications deregulation have converged to produce the greatest investment in new telecom capacity in the history of the industry. Potential capacity is increasing astronomically as carriers install both new existing fiber capacity with new WDM equipment. A carrier can now double its entire capacity in months, rather than years, using WDM equipment.

A key component in the new equipment investment is the laser diode. The market for laser diodes for telecom applications is estimated at $1.9 billion in 1999 and is forecast to approach $5.2 billion by 2004. This unprecedented growth represents a dynamic mix of technologies offered by both traditional and emerging suppliers.

To understand this market and its driving forces, Strategies Unlimited is completing a comprehensive review of the market for telecom laser diodes, Telecom Laser Diode Market Review and Forecast - 2000. The report reviews:

TELECOM APPLICATIONS
The telecommunications market is interpreted to include the use of diode lasers that support long-haul fiber optic telecommunications, including:

• Long-distance and local networks
  • WDM channels
  • Non-WDM channels
  • Short-reach links
• CATV networks
• Submarine networks
• Optical amplifiers
  • -980-nm pumps
  • -1480-nm pumps

DIODE LASER TECHNOLOGIES
All major types of lasers are discussed in the report, including:

• 1.3- and 1.55-micron lasers
• Fabry-Perot lasers
• DFB lasers
• Integrated laser-modulators
• CW lasers for WDM
• VCSELs
• Tunable lasers
• Analog lasers
• Pump lasers (980 and 1,480 nm)

WORLDWIDE MARKETS
The report addresses the consumption of laser diodes by world region: Japan, North America, Europe, and Asia/Pacific.

MARKET SHARES
The report addresses worldwide market shares for the major laser diode manufacturers in Japan, North America, Europe, and Asia/ Pacific.

FIVE-YEAR MARKET FORECAST
The report provides market forecasts for each major application for 1999-2004, including unit shipments, ASPs, and dollar volumes for each major technology and application.

APPLICATION AND TECHNOLOGY TRENDS
Major trends in applications and technology are reviewed, including trends in voice and data traffic projections, telecom equipment, laser components and subcomponents.

SUPPLIER PROFILES
Business and product profiles are included for all major laser diode suppliers from around the world.