This is the forecast of global consumption and technology trends of fiber optic connectors and mechanical splices.
Historical estimated data are presented for 2017, plus the year-by-year forecast through 2027.
This analysis and forecast and of America, EMEA and APAC regional consumption is presented for each significant fiber optic connector and mechanical splice used in selected communication applications. The forecast for each connector type, in turn, is segmented into each geographical region.
The information is presented in easy-to-follow illustrations and text. The reasons for the forecast trends are discussed. A global summary also is provided. The report also outlines the market research methodology followed. There are over 100 vendors competing for the global fiber optic connector/ mechanical splice market, which the author tracks in a product matrix showing participation in the following: connectors, cable assemblies, optical backplanes, and fiber optic installation apparatus; however, is dominated by a few companies that have a broad base in various interconnect products.
Connectors and Applications Covered in this Study
The connector market forecast is built up from specific segments. The three major categories: single-mode, multimode and mechanical splices are further broken down as shown in Table 1.
The end applications for the selected fiber optic connectors discussed in this study report are itemized in Table 2.
Table 1
Note: All LC connectors are counted as simplex
Table 2
Fiber Optic Connector Application Category List
Telecommunications
Private Data LAN/WAN
Cable TV
Military/Aerospace
Specialty
The Specialty applications category, which includes automotive/vehicle, medical, sensors, industrial, energy/oil/gas, and harsh-environment, as well as non-specified (miscellaneous uses).
This report presents the market forecast of the use of fiber optic cleavers and strippers.
This report provides the consumption by the following functions:
Information Base for the Market Forecast
Primary Research This study is based on analysis of information obtained continually since 1985, but updated through the middle of April of 2018. During this period, the analysts performed interviews with authoritative and representative individuals in the fiber optics industry plus telecommunications, datacom, military/aerospace and other communication industries, instrumentation/ laboratory - R&D and factory/manufacturing, from the standpoint of both suppliers and users of 40/100GbE MPO (and other) fiber optic connectors.
The interviews were conducted principally with:
The interviews covered issues of technology, R&D support, pricing, contract size, reliability, documentation, installation/maintenance crafts, standards, supplier competition and other topics. Customers of Fiber optic connectors & splices also were interviewed, to obtain their estimates of quantities received and average prices paid, as a crosscheck of vendor estimates. Customer estimates of historical and expected near term future growth of their application are obtained. Their views of use of new technology products were obtained.
The analyst then considered customer expectations of near term growth in their application, plus forecasted economic payback of investment, technology trends and changes in government regulations in each geographical region, to derive estimated growth rates of quantity and price of each product subset in each application. These forecasted growth rates are combined with the estimated baseline data to obtain the long-range forecasts at the lowest detailed level of each product and application.
Secondary Research A full review of published information was also performed to supplement information obtained through interviews.
The following sources were reviewed:
In analyzing and forecasting the complexities of the North American market for optical interconnect products, it is essential that the market research team have a good and a deep understanding of the technology and of the industry. The members who participated in this report were qualified.
Bottom-up Methodology: The author forecasts, as illustrated in the forecast data base structure are developed initially at the lowest detail level, then summed to successively higher levels. The background market research focuses on the amount of each type of product used in each application in the base year (last year), and the prices paid at the first transaction from the manufacturer. This forms the base year data.
Analysts then forecast the growth rates in component quantity use in each application, along with price trends, based on competitive, economic and technology forecast trends, and apply these to derive long term forecasts at the lowest application levels. The usage growth rate forecasts depend heavily on analysis of overall end user trends toward communication equipment usage and economic payback.
Cross-Correlation Increases Accuracy The quantities of network switches, optical fiber/cable, connectors, transceivers, transport terminals, optical add/drop MUX, VCSELs, couplers/splitters, isolators, photonic switches and other products used in a particular application are interrelated. Since the author conducts annual analysis and forecast updates in each fiber optic related product field, accurate current quantity estimates in each application are part of this corporate database. These quantities are cross-correlated as a “sanity check.”
Each year since 1985, the author has conducted extensive research and updated their forecasts of each fiber optic component category. As technology and applications have advanced, the number of component subsets covered by the forecasts has expanded impressively.
The calculation and analysis data spreadsheet technique is based upon input/output analysis, leveraging the quantitative consumption quantity, price and value of each item in each application at all levels to achieve reasonable quantitative conclusions; this interactive analysis concept, first applied on a major scale by Leonteff, of the US Department of Commerce, in the mid 1950s, was then adopted successfully by analyst/forecasting firms Quantum Science, Gnostic Concepts and (in 1981).
Historical estimated data are presented for 2017, plus the year-by-year forecast through 2027.
This analysis and forecast and of America, EMEA and APAC regional consumption is presented for each significant fiber optic connector and mechanical splice used in selected communication applications. The forecast for each connector type, in turn, is segmented into each geographical region.
The information is presented in easy-to-follow illustrations and text. The reasons for the forecast trends are discussed. A global summary also is provided. The report also outlines the market research methodology followed. There are over 100 vendors competing for the global fiber optic connector/ mechanical splice market, which the author tracks in a product matrix showing participation in the following: connectors, cable assemblies, optical backplanes, and fiber optic installation apparatus; however, is dominated by a few companies that have a broad base in various interconnect products.
Connectors and Applications Covered in this Study
The connector market forecast is built up from specific segments. The three major categories: single-mode, multimode and mechanical splices are further broken down as shown in Table 1.
The end applications for the selected fiber optic connectors discussed in this study report are itemized in Table 2.
Table 1
- Fiber Optic Connector Product Category List
- - Single-mode Fiber Optic Connector
- - ST Simplex
- - FC Simplex
- - SC Simplex
- - Small Form Factor (SFF) Simplex Connector
- - LC Simplex
- - MU Simplex
- - E-2000 and F-3000 and Related
- - SFF Other Simplex
- - Adapter
- - In-series Adapter
- - Between-series Adapter
- - Multichannel/Multifiber Connector
- - MT Based (includes MT, MPO/MTP)
- - MXC ™
- - SFF Duplex Connector
- - SFF Duplex MT-RJ
- - SFF Other Duplex
- - Other Multifiber Connector
- - MIL-SPEC
- - Other Single-mode Fiber Optic Connectors
- - Multimode Fiber Optic Connectors
- - ST Simplex
- - SC Simplex
- - Small Form Factor (SFF) Simplex Connector
- - SFF LC Simplex
- - SFF MU Simplex
- E-2000™ and F-3000 ™ and Related
- - SFF Other Simplex
- - Adapter
- - In-series Adapter
- - Between-series Adapter
- - Multichannel/Multifiber Connector
- - MT (includes MT, MPO/MTP)
- MXC ™
- - SFF Duplex Connector
- - SFF Duplex MT-RJ
- - SFF VF-45 (SG) Duplex
- - SFF Other Duplex
- - Other Multifiber Connector
- - MIL-SPEC
- - Other Multimode Fiber Optic Connectors
- - Mechanical Splices
Note: All LC connectors are counted as simplex
Table 2
Fiber Optic Connector Application Category List
Telecommunications
- Apparatus
- Modules/Components
Private Data LAN/WAN
- Apparatus
- Modules/Components
Cable TV
- Apparatus
- Modules/Components
Military/Aerospace
- Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and Value-Added Connectors
- Military Specified/Standard (MIL-SPEC)
- Aircraft/Spacecraft
- Shipboard
- Other Military/Aerospace (Base Stations, Tactical Ground, Vehicles, Missile Systems, Other)
Specialty
The Specialty applications category, which includes automotive/vehicle, medical, sensors, industrial, energy/oil/gas, and harsh-environment, as well as non-specified (miscellaneous uses).
This report presents the market forecast of the use of fiber optic cleavers and strippers.
This report provides the consumption by the following functions:
- Value (US$, million)
- Quantity (number/units in thousands)
- Average Selling Prices (ASP $, each)
Information Base for the Market Forecast
Primary Research This study is based on analysis of information obtained continually since 1985, but updated through the middle of April of 2018. During this period, the analysts performed interviews with authoritative and representative individuals in the fiber optics industry plus telecommunications, datacom, military/aerospace and other communication industries, instrumentation/ laboratory - R&D and factory/manufacturing, from the standpoint of both suppliers and users of 40/100GbE MPO (and other) fiber optic connectors.
The interviews were conducted principally with:
- Engineers, marketing personnel and management at manufacturers of fiber optic connectors, couplers/splitters, isolators, OADMs, DWDM, photonic/ Ethernet switches, modulators, collimators, mechanical splice, attenuators, transceivers and receivers, as well as laser diodes and photodiodes, application-specific ICs, packages, ferrules and cables, substrate materials, AWGs/optical waveguide and other components used in the fabrication of optoelectronic transceivers, cable assemblies, test/measurement equipment, splice equipment and installation apparatus
- Design group leaders, engineers, marketing personnel and market planners at major users and potential users of cable, cable assemblies, connectors, installation apparatus, passive devices and transceivers, such as telecommunication transmission, switching and distribution equipment producers, data communications equipment producers (switches, hubs, routers), computer and workstation producers, weapon system, aircraft and spacecraft electronic equipment producers, optical instrumentation system producers and others
- Other industry experts, including those focused on standards activities, trade associations, and investments
The interviews covered issues of technology, R&D support, pricing, contract size, reliability, documentation, installation/maintenance crafts, standards, supplier competition and other topics. Customers of Fiber optic connectors & splices also were interviewed, to obtain their estimates of quantities received and average prices paid, as a crosscheck of vendor estimates. Customer estimates of historical and expected near term future growth of their application are obtained. Their views of use of new technology products were obtained.
The analyst then considered customer expectations of near term growth in their application, plus forecasted economic payback of investment, technology trends and changes in government regulations in each geographical region, to derive estimated growth rates of quantity and price of each product subset in each application. These forecasted growth rates are combined with the estimated baseline data to obtain the long-range forecasts at the lowest detailed level of each product and application.
Secondary Research A full review of published information was also performed to supplement information obtained through interviews.
The following sources were reviewed:
- Professional technical journals and papers; Trade press articles
- Technical conference proceedings; Product literature
- Company profile and financial information
- Additional information based on previous market studies
- Personal knowledge of the research team
In analyzing and forecasting the complexities of the North American market for optical interconnect products, it is essential that the market research team have a good and a deep understanding of the technology and of the industry. The members who participated in this report were qualified.
Bottom-up Methodology: The author forecasts, as illustrated in the forecast data base structure are developed initially at the lowest detail level, then summed to successively higher levels. The background market research focuses on the amount of each type of product used in each application in the base year (last year), and the prices paid at the first transaction from the manufacturer. This forms the base year data.
Analysts then forecast the growth rates in component quantity use in each application, along with price trends, based on competitive, economic and technology forecast trends, and apply these to derive long term forecasts at the lowest application levels. The usage growth rate forecasts depend heavily on analysis of overall end user trends toward communication equipment usage and economic payback.
Cross-Correlation Increases Accuracy The quantities of network switches, optical fiber/cable, connectors, transceivers, transport terminals, optical add/drop MUX, VCSELs, couplers/splitters, isolators, photonic switches and other products used in a particular application are interrelated. Since the author conducts annual analysis and forecast updates in each fiber optic related product field, accurate current quantity estimates in each application are part of this corporate database. These quantities are cross-correlated as a “sanity check.”
Each year since 1985, the author has conducted extensive research and updated their forecasts of each fiber optic component category. As technology and applications have advanced, the number of component subsets covered by the forecasts has expanded impressively.
The calculation and analysis data spreadsheet technique is based upon input/output analysis, leveraging the quantitative consumption quantity, price and value of each item in each application at all levels to achieve reasonable quantitative conclusions; this interactive analysis concept, first applied on a major scale by Leonteff, of the US Department of Commerce, in the mid 1950s, was then adopted successfully by analyst/forecasting firms Quantum Science, Gnostic Concepts and (in 1981).
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary2. Fiber Optic Connectors/Mechanical Splices
3. Market Forecast, by Connector Type
3.1 Global Market Forecast, by Connector Type
3.2 American Market Forecast, by Connector Type
3.3 EMEA Market Forecast, by Connector Type
3.4 APAC Market Forecast, by Connector Type
4. Market Forecast, By Application
4.1 Fiber Optic Networks
4.2 Market Forecast Data Tables, by Application
5. Competition - Fiber Optic Connectors
5.1 Competitive Market Share and List of Selected Vendors
5.2 Company Profiles of Selected Competitors
- AFL
- Amphenol Corporation
- Aptiv Plc (Delphi Automotive)
- Aurora Optics Incorporated
- Bel Fuse Inc. (Cinch Connectors-Bel Group)
- Belden Incorporated
- Clearfield, Inc.
- CommScope Inc. / TE Connectivity Ltd. (Raychem)
- Corning Incorporated (AFOP); (also see 3M)
- Diamond SA
- Euromicron Group (Sachsenkabel)
- Fiber Instruments Sales Inc.
- Fischer Connectors SA
- Furukawa/Fitel/OFS
- Glenair Inc.
- Greenlee Textron Inc., a subsidiary of Textron Inc.
- Hirose Electric Co., Ltd.
- Hubbell Incorporated 5-67
- ILSINTECH
- Inno Instrument
- ITT Cannon and Veam
- LEMO Connectors
- Leviton Manufacturing Co., Incorporated
- Molex, LLC (Koch Industries, Inc.)
- Optical Cable Corporation (OCC®)
- Radiall
- SEIKOH GIKEN CO., Ltd.
- Senko Advanced Components (SENKO Sangyo Co., Ltd.)
- Shenzhen Powerlink Electronic Technology Co. Ltd
- Smiths Connectors
- SOURIAU (Eaterline)
- Sumitomo Electric Lightwave (SEI)
- TE Connectivity
- Techwin (China) Industry Co., Ltd
- 3M Interconnect Solutions; (also see Corning)
6. Optical Communication Trends
6. Optical Communication Trends
6.1 Fiber Network Technology Trends
6.2 Components
6.2.1 Overview
6.2.2 Transmitters and Receivers
6.2.3 Optical Amplifiers
6.2.4 Dispersion Compensators
6.2.5 Fiber Optic Cable
6.3 Devices and Parts
6.3.1 Overview
6.3.2 Emitters and Detectors
6.3.3 VCSEL & Transceiver Technology Review
6.3.4 Optoelectronic Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs)
6.3.5 Modulators
6.3.6 Component Technology in Harsh Environments
7. Research Methodology
8. Definitions: Acronyms, Abbreviations, and General Terms
9. Market Forecast and Analysis Database Introduction/Explanation
List of Tables
1.1 Fiber Optic Connector Product Category List
1.2 Fiber Optic Connector Application Category List
1.3 Global Fiber Optic Connector/Mechanical Splice Market Forecast, by Region ($, Million)
1.4 Global Fiber Optic Connector/Mechanical Splice Market Forecast, by Type ($, Million)
1.5 Global Fiber Optic Connector/Mechanical Splice Market Forecast, by Application ($, Million)
2.1 40G / 100G Transceiver Form Factors
2.2 QSFP40G Portfolio Data Sheet
3.1.1 Global Fiber Optic Connector/Mechanical Splice Market Forecast, by Region ($, Million)
3.1.2 Global Fiber Optic Connector/Mechanical Splice Market Forecast, by Region (Quantity Basis)
3.1.3 Fiber Optic Connector Product Category List
3.1.4 Global Fiber Optic Connector/Mechanical Splice Market Forecast, by Type ($, Million)
3.1.5 Global Fiber Optic Connector/Mechanical Splice Market Forecast, by Type (Quantity Basis)
3.1.6 Global Fiber Optic Connector/Mechanical Splice Market Forecast, by Type (Average Price)
3.1.7 Single Mode Fiber Optic Connector Global Market Forecast, by Type ($, Million)
3.1.8 Multimode Fiber Optic Connector Global Market Forecast, by Type ($, Million)
3.2.1 Fiber Optic Connector/Mechanical Splice American Market Forecast, by Type ($, Million)
3.2.2 Fiber Optic Connector/Mechanical Splice American Market Forecast, by Type (Quantity Basis)
3.2.3 Single Mode Fiber Optic Connector American Market Forecast, by Type ($, Million)
3.2.4 Multimode Fiber Optic Connector American Market Forecast, by Type (Quantity Basis)
3.3.1 Fiber Optic Connector/Mechanical Splice EMEA Market Forecast, by Type ($, Million)
3.3.2 Fiber Optic Connector/Mechanical Splice EMEA Market Forecast, by Type (Quantity Basis)
3.3.3 Single Mode Fiber Optic Connector EMEA Market Forecast, by Type ($, Million)
3.3.4 Multimode Fiber Optic Connector EMEA Market Forecast, by Type (Quantity Basis)
3.4.1 Fiber Optic Connector/Mechanical Splice APAC Market Forecast, by Type ($, Million)
3.4.2 Fiber Optic Connector/Mechanical Splice APAC Market Forecast, by Type (Quantity Basis)
3.4.3 Single Mode Fiber Optic Connector APAC Market Forecast, by Type ($, Million)
3.4.4 Multimode Fiber Optic Connector APAC Market Forecast, by Type (Quantity Basis)
4.1.1 IEEE 802.3ae and 802.3ba Standard: OM3- and OM4-Specified Distances for Ethernet
4.1.2 IEEE 802.3ba 40G/100G - Physical Layer Specifications
4.1.3 Licensed Local Fixed Carriers in Hong Kong
4.1.4 Features: Distributed Continuous Fiber Optic Sensor System Components
4.2.1 Fiber Optic Connector Application Category List
4.2.2 Fiber Optic Connector/Splice Global Market Forecast, by Application ($, Million)
4.2.3 Fiber Optic Connector/Splice Global Market Forecast, by Application (Quantity Basis)
4.2.4 Fiber Optic Connector/Splice Global Market Forecast, by Application (Average Price)
4.2.5 Fiber Optic Connector/Splice American Market Forecast, by Application ($, Million)
4.2.6 Fiber Optic Connector/Splice American Market Forecast, by Application (Quantity Basis)
4.2.7 Single Mode Fiber Optic Connector American Market Forecast, by Application ($, Million)
4.2.8 Single Mode Fiber Optic Connector American Market Forecast, by Application (Quantity Basis)
4.2.9 Multimode Fiber Optic Connector American Market Forecast, by Application ($, Million)
4.2.10 Multimode Fiber Optic Connector American Market Forecast, by Application (Quantity Basis)
4.2.11 Fiber Optic Mechanical Splice American Market Forecast, by Application ($, Million)
4.2.12 Fiber Optic Mechanical Splice American Market Forecast, by Application (Quantity Basis)
4.2.13 Fiber Optic Connector/Splice EMEA Market Forecast, by Application ($, Million)
4.2.14 Fiber Optic Connector/Splice EMEA Market Forecast, by Application (Quantity Basis)
4.2.15 Single Mode Fiber Optic Connector EMEA Market Forecast, by Application ($, Million)
4.2.16 Single Mode Fiber Optic Connector EMEA Market Forecast, by Application (Quantity Basis)
4.2.17 Multimode Fiber Optic Connector EMEA Market Forecast, by Application ($, Million)
4.2.18 Multimode Fiber Optic Connector EMEA Market Forecast, by Application (Quantity Basis)
4.2.19 Fiber Optic Mechanical Splice EMEA Market Forecast, by Application ($, Million)
4.2.20 Fiber Optic Mechanical Splice EMEA Market Forecast, by Application (Quantity Basis)
4.2.21 Fiber Optic Connector/Splice APAC Market Forecast, by Application ($, Million)
4.2.22 Fiber Optic Connector/Splice APAC Market Forecast, by Application (Quantity Basis)
4.2.23 Single Mode Fiber Optic Connector APAC Market Forecast, by Application ($, Million)
4.2.24 Single Mode Fiber Optic Connector APAC Market Forecast, by Application (Quantity Basis)
4.2.25 Multimode Fiber Optic Connector APAC Market Forecast, by Application ($, Million)
4.2.26 Multimode Fiber Optic Connector APAC Market Forecast, by Application (Quantity Basis)
4.2.27 Fiber Optic Mechanical Splice APAC Market Forecast, by Application ($, Million)
4.2.28 Fiber Optic Mechanical Splice APAC Market Forecast, by Application (Quantity Basis)
5.1.1 Selected Global Fiber Optic Connector Suppliers and Product Matrix
5.1.2 Leading Fiber Optic Connector/Mechanical Splice Global Competitors - Market Share, 2017
5.2.1 Fusion Splice Connectors - Compatible Splice Machines
5.2.2 Fusion Splice Connectors - Product Offering
5.2.3 Fusion Splice Connectors - Product Offering
5.2.4 Fusion Splice Connectors - Product Offering
9.1 Fiber Optic Connector Product Category List
9.2 Fiber Optic Connector Application Category List
List of Figures
1.1 Global Fiber Optic Connector/Mechanical Splice Market Forecast, by Region ($, Million)
1.2 Global Fiber Optic Connector/Mechanical Splice Market Forecast, by Type ($, Million)
1.3 Global Fiber Optic Connector/Mechanical Splice Market Forecast, by Application ($, Million)
2.1 Connector Sales/Distribution Product Flow
2.2 Fiber Distribution Hub (FDH)
2.3 Fiber Distribution Terminal
2.4 12-Channel Rack Mount Media Converter
2.5 Pre-Terminated MTP with Cable and Panel
2.6 1x32 PLC Splitter Module with SC Connectors
2.7 1x32 PLC Splitter Module with Connectors
2.8 Rack-Mount Enclosure
2.9 Pre-Terminated Connector/Cabling Platforms
2.10 Fiber Optic Patch Cords in Core Switch
2.11 Selected Fiber Optic Connectors
2.12 Anaerobic-Cured Fiber Optic Connector
2.13 Fiber Optic FC connectors and Adapters
2.14 MU Optical Connector System
2.15 Selected Small Form Factor Connector Options
2.16 E-2000™ Connector Series
2.17 The LC Uniboot Patch Cord
2.18 LC-XD Connector
2.19 New CS Fiber Optic Connector
2.20 MT Ferrule Based Connectors
2.21 MT Ferrule Based Connectors
2.22 MAC II (Multichannel Array Connector)
2.23 MPO Connector & Connector Assembly
2.24 Pre-Terminated MTP with Cable and Panel
2.25 MPO female / MPO female OM3 multimode 12F - Ribbon cable 10m
2.26 Schematic of MPO connector/single fiber connector(s) “Fan-Out”
2.27 10x10Gb/s Parallel Optics and MPO Connector
2.28 Weatherproof IP-MPO Connector
2.29 Multiple Fiber Connector Equipment Interface (MTP and MXC)
2.30 MXC Optical Interconnect Solution
2.31 MXC Optical Connector Technology
2.32 Multi-Fiber Optical Connector
2.33 Optical Fiber Interconnect in Connector
2.34 Multi-Fiber Optical Connector Mounted to Board
2.35 Parallel Optical Device Module Cable Assemblies / Board Interconnect
2.36 Parallel Optical Device Module Cable Assemblies / Board Interconnect
2.37 Multiple Fiber Connector with Prism Optics
2.38 Plastic Optical Fiber (POF) Cable and POF Connector
2.39 Plastic Optical Fiber (POF) Cable and POF Connector
2.40 Topology for Media-Oriented Systems Transport (MOST)
2.41 SMA Fiber Optic Connector (Medical Grade)
2.42 Assorted Medical Connectors
2.43 Assorted Harsh Environment Fiber Optic (and Hybrid) Connectors
2.44 Fiber Optic Terminus (Shown Loose and Fitted in Connector)
2.45 Fiber Optic Terminus
2.46 Ruggedized Fiber Optic Connector System
2.47 Tactical Fiber Optic Cable Assembly
2.48 Pierside Fiber Optic Cables & Connectors - 12 Channel
2.49 M28876 Fiber Optic Connectors
2.50 Military Fiber Optic ST Connectors
2.51 4X Optical Connector/Transceiver
2.52 QSFP40G (Quad Small Form-Factor Pluggables)
2.53 CFP, CXP and QSFP Form Factors
2.54 Quad Small Form-Factor Pluggable (QSFP) MSA Solution
2.55 Fiber Optic Connector Dry Cloth Cleaner
2.56 Cleaners (Devices) for Single Fiber Connections
2.57 Pre-Polished Field Installable Fiber Optic Connectors
2.58 MPO Fusion Spliced Field-Terminated Fiber Optic Connectors
2.59 SC Multimode Field Installable Fiber Optic Connectors
2.60 Fiber Optic Mechanical Splice
2.61 Mechanical Splice
2.62 Fusion Splice
2.63 Comparative Cost, Mechanical vs. Fusion Splicing
2.64 Reusable Mechanical Splice
2.65 Mechanical Fiber Optic Splice
2.66 Fiber Optic Connector Ferrules Polish Styles (PC, UPC, APC)
2.67 Fiber Optic Connector Ferrules Polish: 8 Degrees of Separation
2.68 Assorted Fusion Splice-on Field-Terminated Connectors
2.69 Small and Light Portable Fusion Splicer
2.70 Ribbon Fiber Cable Flat Sheath Cable with 8.3/125 micron Single-mode Fiber (12-Fiber)
2.71 Ribbon Fiber Cable Flat Sheath Cable with 50/125 micron Multimode Fiber (12-Fiber)
2.72 Ribbon Fiber Cable
2.73 Fiber Optic Loose Tube Plenum Cable
2.74 Single-Mode (OS2) Ribbon Fiber Cable
4.1.1 FTTP PON Architecture
4.1.2 TIA-942 Standard: Basic Data Center Topology
4.1.3 Multi-Tier Data Center Architecture
4.1.4 HFC Distribution System
4.1.5 Types of Metro Networks
4.1.6 Map - Global Southeast Asia-Japan 2 consortium (SJC2)
4.1.7 64 Gbaud LN modulator
4.1.8 64 Gbaud integrated coherent receiver
4.1.9 Map - Juniper submarine cable connecting Japan and the United States
4.1.10 Optical Fiber in an Aircraft
4.1.11 Optical Fiber Sensor Locations in an Aircraft
5.2.1 Splice-On Connectors - Variety
5.2.2 Splice-On Connectors - MPO
5.2.3 Outside Plant (OSP) Fiber & Cable Management
5.2.4 MPO-Based Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies
5.2.5 TFOCA Multi-Channel Fiber Optic Connector
5.2.6 TFOCA-II® 12-Channel Fiber Optic Connectors
5.2.7 Fiber Optic Expanded Beam Connector Explanation Illustration
5.2.8 Harsh Environment Fiber Optic Expanded Beam Miniature Connector
5.2.9 Aerospace Fiber Optic Connector
5.2.10 Mechanical Splice
5.2.11 Fusion Splice/Specialty Single-Mode Connector
5.2.12 Expanded Beam (EB) Fiber Optic Hermaphroditic Connectors
5.2.13 Field installable, fusion splice, MPO - angled, single-mode connector
5.2.14 MTP® Compatible Splice-On Connector
5.2.15 Field Terminated Fusion Splice Connectors
5.2.16 Splice On Connector
5.2.17 Field Terminated Fusion Splice Connectors
5.2.18 PM-PS Fiber Optic Connectors
5.2.19 Military - Fiber Optic Connector
5.2.20 SOC (Splice On Connector) Parts
5.2.21 Fiber Optic Connector
5.2.22 MPO Patch Cord / Fan-out Cord and Adapter
5.2.23 Field Terminated Fusion Splice Connectors
5.2.24 Schematic of MPO connector/single fiber connector(s) “Fan-Out”
5.2.25 Comparison of FTTH Fusion Splice on Connectors (SOCs)
5.2.26 Comparison of FTTH Fusion Splice on Connectors (SOCs)
5.2.27 Comparison of FTTH Fusion Splice on Connectors (SOCs)
5.2.28 LC Splice-On Connectors (SOC), Singlemode UPC 0.9mm
5.2.29 Fiber Optic Connector
5.2.30 Fiber Optic Enclosure with Connectors
5.2.31 Sealed Connectors
5.2.32 Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) Military Connectors
5.3.33 Field-Installable Fiber Termination Connector
5.3.34 Mil Aero Fiber Optic Connectors
5.2.35 Splice-On-Connectors - Variety
5.2.36 New CS Connector
5.2.37 SC PC Single-mode Fusion Splice On Fiber Connector
5.2.38 Military Fiber Optic Connector / MIL-DTL-38999 Series III
5.2.39 8-Fiber MPO Splice-On Connector for 40G/100G Data Centers
5.2.40 Field Terminated Fusion Splice Connectors
5.2.41 Harsh Environment Expanded Beam Cable Assemblies
5.2.42 Harsh Environment SFF Multi-Channel Expanded Beam Connector
5.2.43 Military Fiber Optic Connector / MIL-DTL-38999 Series III
5.2.44 Media Oriented System Transport (MOST) - Polymere Optical Fiber (POF) Connectors
5.2.45 Fusion Splice on Connector
5.3.46 Field Installable Fiber Optic Connector (Mechanical Splice-Type)
5.2.47 Fiber Optic Patch Cord
5.2.48 Fiber Distribution Solutions -with Connectors
6.1.1 CFP2 ACO Transceiver for Beyond 100G Optical Networks
6.2.2.1 OTDR-SFP Optical Transceiver Block Diagram
6.2.2.2 Transceiver with Built-In Micro OTDR
6.2.2.3 Monitoring Optical Fiber Faults With SFP Transceiver Micro-OTDR
6.3.3.1 CWDM SFP 1G 80km Transceiver
6.3.3.2 VITA 66 Fiber Optic Backplane Connector Module
6.3.3.3 VPX Board Utilizes VITA 66.4 Optical Backplane
6.3.3.4 Diagram Illustration: Optical Transceivers Cabling with VITA 66.4
6.3.3.5 Typical Intra-Office Interconnections
6.3.3.6 1-Port OC-768c/STM-256c Tunable WDMPOS Interface Module
6.3.4.1 Monolithic Indium Phosphide Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC)
6.3.4.2 Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC)
6.3.5.1 400 Gbit/sec Dual Polarisation IQ Modulator
6.3.5.2 40 to 60Gbps Silicon-Based Optical Modulator
6.3.5.3 Integrated silicon optical transceiver for large-volume data transmission
6.3.6.1 Rad-Hard ASIC applications to a 150nm silicon-on-insulator (SOI) process
7.1 Market Research & Forecasting Methodology
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Executive Summary
This study is based on analysis of information obtained continually for over 30-years, and updated through the middle of March of 2017.According to the author, the worldwide fiber optic connector/mechanical splice consumption value reached $3.94 billion last year (2017). Multimode connector use is forecast to grow from nearly $2.52 billion in 2017 to over $3.62 billion in 2027. Multimode fiber is best suited for use in short lengths, such as those used in Local Area Networks (LANs), Data Centers (DCs) and other private enterprise applications, as well military/ aerospace, harsh environment and specialty applications (automotive, sensors, medical, oil/gas, Fiber INSIDE the Home, and others).
“The multimode LC small form factor connector is forecast to maintain the leadership position in relative market share throughout the forecast period,” said Stephen Montgomery, Director of the Fiber Optic Component group.
“Field-installable connectors for indoor and outdoor use are increasing in demand and thus are increasing in volume for several end-use options. Both mechanical-splice and fusion-splice technologies are meeting the requirements in the field-installable fiber optic connector availability,” Montgomery added.
The global fiber optic connector/mechanical splice consumption is driven by a dramatic increase in bandwidth demand beyond the limits of copper. As optical fiber use migrates closer and closer to the end user, where cable lengths are shorter with higher fiber counts, the requirements for jointing fibers becomes more critical. Splicing and connecting, play a significant role in a network’s cost and performance.
There are over 100 vendors competing for the global fiber optic connector/ mechanical splice market, which the author tracks in a product matrix showing participation in the following: connectors, cable assemblies, optical backplanes, and fiber optic installation apparatus; however, is dominated by a few companies that have a broad base in various interconnect products.
Companies Mentioned
- AFL
- Amphenol Corporation
- Aptiv Plc (Delphi Automotive)
- Aurora Optics Incorporated
- Bel Fuse Inc. (Cinch Connectors-Bel Group)
- Belden Incorporated
- Clearfield, Inc.
- CommScope Inc. / TE Connectivity Ltd. (Raychem)
- Corning Incorporated (AFOP); (also see 3M)
- Diamond SA
- Euromicron Group (Sachsenkabel)
- Fiber Instruments Sales Inc.
- Fischer Connectors SA
- Furukawa/Fitel/OFS
- Glenair Inc.
- Greenlee Textron Inc., a subsidiary of Textron Inc.
- Hirose Electric Co., Ltd.
- Hubbell Incorporated 5-67
- ILSINTECH
- Inno Instrument
- ITT Cannon and Veam
- LEMO Connectors
- Leviton Manufacturing Co., Incorporated
- Molex, LLC (Koch Industries, Inc.)
- Optical Cable Corporation (OCC®)
- Radiall
- SEIKOH GIKEN CO., Ltd.
- Senko Advanced Components (SENKO Sangyo Co., Ltd.)
- Shenzhen Powerlink Electronic Technology Co. Ltd
- Smiths Connectors
- SOURIAU (Eaterline)
- Sumitomo Electric Lightwave (SEI)
- TE Connectivity
- Techwin (China) Industry Co., Ltd
- 3M Interconnect Solutions; (also see Corning)
