Fiber Optic Components

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Fiber Optic Components in US$ Million by the following Product Segments: 
Fiber Optic Connectors, 
Fiber Optic Couplers, 
Fiber Optic Transmitters/Receivers, 
Fiber Optic Amplifiers, 
and Others. 

The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the
US,
Canada, 
Japan, 
Europe, 
Asia-Pacific, 
Latin America, 
and Rest of World. 

Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2010 through 2018. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs. 

The report profiles 289 companies including many key and niche players such as - 
3M Company
Alcatel-Lucent SA
Amphenol Corporation
ARRIS Group Inc.
Avago Technologies
Ciena Corporation

. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1
Disclaimers I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-2
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study I-3
Definitions I-3
Fiber Optic Connectors I-3
Fiber Optic Couplers I-3
Fiber Optic Transmitters/Receivers I-4
Fiber Optic Amplifiers I-4
Others I-4


II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW II-1
A Prelude II-1
Current and Future Analysis II-2
Developing Markets Drive Growth II-2
Impact of Economic Upheavals on Fiber Optic Components Market II-3
Growth in Fiber Optic Network Deployments - A Key Driving Factor II-5
Increasing Demand for Ultrabend Fiber & Cable and AOCs II-6
Growing Number of Multimode or Specialized Fiber Uses II-6
Internet’s Rising Contribution to Economy: Need for Optic
Fiber Cable Networks II-6
Rising Demand for High Bandwidth Applications Bodes Well for
Components Market II-7
Bandwidth Demand on the Rise II-7
Table 1: Global Used Bandwidth (2012 & 2018): Breakdown by
Internet and Private Networks (in Tbps) (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-8

Table 2: World Internet Usage Trends (2002-2012): Number of
Internet Users and Internet User Base Per 100 People
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-9

Table 3: Worldwide Internet Usage (2006 & 2012): Percentage
Share Breakdown of Number of Internet Users for Developed
and Developing Economies (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-10

Table 4: Worldwide Active Broadband (Fixed & Mobile) Per 100
People (2013): Breakdown by Geographic Region (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-10
Explosive Growth of Internet Traffic II-11
Table 5: Global IP Traffic by Geographic Region (2012 &
2017P) (in exabytes per month) (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-12

Table 6: Global IP Traffic by Type of Device (2012 & 2017P):
Percentage Share Breakdown of Monthly IP Traffic for
Personal Computer, Television, Smartphone, tablet, and
Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-12

Table 7: Global Internet Traffic (2012 & 2017): Percentage
Share Breakdown of Monthly IP Traffic for Fixed/Wired
Network, Fixed/Wi-Fi Network, and Mobile Data Network
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-13
Table 8: Fixed Broadband Speeds by Geographic Region (2012 &
2017) (In Mbps) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-13
Shift towards IPv6 Networks II-14
Strong Growth in Metro-only Traffic II-14
Rise in IP-enabled Devices Necessitates Bandwidth Capacity
Expansion II-14
Table 9: Global Mobile Internet Market (2012): Estimated
Number of Active Mobile Broadband Subscriptions (in Million)
in Developed and Developing Countries (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-15

Table 10: Global Mobile Broadband Market (2012): Percentage
Share Breakdown of Active Mobile Broadband Subscriptions by
Geographic Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-15
Growth in Internet Video to Trigger Use of Deployment of
Optical Fiber Cable Systems II-16
Table 11: Consumer Internet Video Traffic by Geographic
Region (2012 & 2017P) (in exabytes per month) (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-16
Mobile Videos Streaming Gathers Steam II-17
Table 12: Worldwide Smartphone Penetration Rate by
Geographic Region (2012) (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-18

Table 13: Global Market for Smartphones (2013E & 2017):
Breakdown of Sales (in Million Units) by Geographic Region
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-18
Advanced Fiber Optics and Use in Next Generation Networks II-18
Rise in Data Storage Networks Sparks Up Demand for Fiber Optic
Components II-19
Increasing FTTH Deployments: Favorable Growth Opportunities II-19
Fiber Optic Connectors - High Potential for Growth II-20
Table 14: Fiber-Optic Connectors and Mechanical Splices
Market by Connector Type (2012): Percentage Share Breakdown
of Revenues for Multi-mode Connectors, Single-mode Connectors
and Mechanical Splice (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-21

Table 15: Single Mode and Multi-mode Optical Fiber Production
by Region (2012): Percentage Breakdown of Production Volume
for Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe and Rest of World
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-21
Fiber Optic Amplifiers - Rising Steadily II-21
Fiber Optic Collimator Lens Assemblies Market in Growth Mode II-21
Table 16: Global Fiber Optic Collimator Lens Assemblies
Market by Lens Count (2012): Percentage Share Breakdown of
Sales Value for Single Lens, 2-12 Lens, and > 12 Lens
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-22
Optical Isolators Market: An Insight II-22
Table 17: Global Optical Isolators Market (2012): Percentage
Share Breakdown of Unit Consumption by Geographic Region
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-23
Fiber Optic Circulators Market: Dominated by 3-Port Circulators II-23
Table 18: Fiber Optic Circulator Market (2013E): Percentage
Share Breakdown of Revenues by Port Count (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-23
Fiber Optic Fusion Splicer Market - Growth Driven by Asia-Pacific II-24
Table 19: Fiber Optic Fusion Splicer Market (2012):
Percentage Share Breakdown of Consumption Value by Fiber Type
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-24

Table 20: Fiber Optic Fusion Splicer Market by Industry
(2012): Percentage Share Breakdown of Consumption Value for
Telecom, Manufacturing, Enterprise, CATV, Military, and
Specialty (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-24
Rising Demand for Fiber Optic Patch Cords Market II-24
Global Fiber Optic Sensors Market - An Overview II-25
Increasing Acceptance of Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) Sensors II-25
Fiber Optic Sensing: An Ideal Technology for Permanent
Reservoir Monitoring II-26
Rising Demand for Harsh Environment Fiber Optic Components II-26
Growing Demand for Fiber Optic Components from Military Sector II-27
Table 21: Fiber Optic Connectors Market in Military and
Commercial Applications by Type (2012): Percentage Share
Breakdown of Sales for Multi-mode Connectors, Single-mode
Connectors, SFF Pluggable, Adapters/Couplers, SFF Connectors,
High-Reliability Connectors, Multi-fiber Connectors, Fiber
Optic Contacts, and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-27
Fiber Optics Components in Medical Industry - A Thriving Market II-27
Fiber Optics to Witness Growth in Avionics Sector II-28
Free-Space Optics: An Alternative to Fiber Optic Cables II-28
Fiber Optic Component Manufacturing: A Fragmented Marketplace II-29
Trend towards Modularization II-29
Demand for Integrated Solutions Fuels Consolidation II-29
Implications of Consolidation II-29

2. FIBER OPTICS - INDUSTRY DYNAMICS II-30
Fiber Optics & Cable Market - A Review II-30
Data Intensive Internet Applications Will Create Need for
Fiber Optics II-31
Government Funding & Private Investments - Essential for Fiber
Optics Market II-31
Asia-Pacific: Fastest Growing Market for Fiber Optic Telecom
Sector II-31
Fiber Optics - The Preferred Transmission Medium for Undersea
Applications II-32
Fiber-Optic Cable Installation Market to Continue its Strong
Growth II-32
Hybrid Networks: Enticing Opportunities Await II-32
Fiber-to-the-Desk II-33
Multiplexing Advancements - Makes Fiber Affordable II-33
Shift towards WDM-based Systems - The Early Years II-33
Two Way Communications: Uncertain Future Clouds Potential
Opportunities II-34
Issues Related to Piracy of Cable Programming Sent Over Fiber
-Optic Cables II-34
Deregulation and Privatization of Telecom Sector Drives Fiber
Optic Industry II-34
Improving Quality of Fiber Optic Products: A Strategy to
Withstand Competition II-35
Reducing Installation Cost of Fiber Optic Networks II-35
Utilities in Telecom Sector - Implications for the Fiber
Optics Market II-35
Barriers to Entry in Fiber Optics Industry II-36
Vertical Integration: A Key Competitive Advantage II-36
Horizontal Integration: Another Key Weapon in Competitive Arsenal II-36
Competitive Analysis II-37

3. FIBER OPTICS - AN OVERVIEW II-38
Fiber Optics - An Introduction II-38
Categorization II-39
Optical Fiber II-39
Development of Optical Fiber II-40
Composition of Optical Fiber II-40
Economies of Scale II-40
Mechanism of Fiber Operations II-41
Manufacturing Processes II-41
Inside Vapor Deposition II-41
Outside Vapor Deposition II-41
Modified Chemical Vapor Deposition II-42
Drawing of Fiber II-42
Types of Fiber II-42
Single Mode Fiber II-42
Multimode Fiber II-43
Sizes of Optical Fiber II-43
Fiber Optic Cable II-43
Terrestrial Cable II-44
Submarine Cable II-44
Installation of Fiber Optic Cable II-45
Regulatory Arena II-45

4. PRODUCT OVERVIEW II-47
Fiber Optic Components II-47
Active Components II-47
Wave Division Multiplexing Components II-48
Product Segments - Fiber Optic Components II-48
i. Fiber Optic Connectors II-48
ii. Fiber Optic Couplers II-48

iii. Fiber Optic Transmitters/Receivers II-49
Fiber Optic Transmitters II-49
Specifications to be Met by Transmitters II-49
Market for Single Wave Transmitters II-49
Fiber Optic Receivers II-49
iv. Fiber Optic Amplifiers II-50
v. Other Products/Components II-50
Fiber Optic Switches II-51
Fiber Optic Isolators II-51

5. MARKET STRUCTURE II-52
Regional Telcos II-52
Fiber Deployment by Regional Telcos II-52
CAPs II-52
RBOCs II-52
CLECs II-52
Fiber Optics in Metropolitan Networks II-53
Cable TV II-53
Long Haul Applications II-53
Ultra-Long-Haul Networks II-54
Premises Market II-54
Other Markets II-55
Military Applications II-55
Public Utilities II-55
Intelligent Transportation Systems II-55
Medical Fiber Optics II-55
Overview II-55
Where Optical Fiber Technology Fits in the Medical Sector? II-56
Fiber Optics and Medical Information Transfer II-57

6. PRODUCT LAUNCHES/DEVELOPMENTS II-58
Emerson Introduces Mixed Fiber Optic Cable Assembly II-58
Laser Components Introduces New Fiber Couplers II-58
Micronor Launches New Fiber Optic Junction Boxes II-58
Vytran Rolls Out Compact Automated Optical Fiber Cleavers II-58
Fujikura Europe Introduces New Fusion Splicers II-59
tde Introduces High Performance Fiber Optic Connectors II-59
Emcore Introduces New 1550-nm Directly Modulated CATV Transmitter II-59
Extron Introduces FOX II DP Transmitter and Receiver Set II-60
Amphenol Introduces ARINC 801 Fiber Optic Connector Options
for Military and Commercial Aerospace Applications II-60
R&M Rolls out FO Field LC Connector II-60
Kramer Electronics Launches VS-88FO Matrix Switcher II-60
HUBER+SUHNER Introduces RADOX RAILCAT CAT7 Pre-Assembled
Connectivity Solution with M12 Connector II-61
Sabritec Unveils Size 16 Floating FiberOptic Pin Termini II-61
Micron Optics Introduces os5500 Displacement Gage II-61
Huber+Suhner Launches LC-XD Fiber Optic Connector II-62
FCI Launches Optical Couplers and On-Board Transceivers II-62
Mindspeed Launches M02036-13 GPON Burst-Mode Trans Impedance
Amplifier II-62
Intel Unveils MXC Optical Interconnect II-62
Extron Electronics Launches FOX II DP Fiber Optic Product II-63
OFS Fitel Introduces EZ-Bend® 3.0 Ruggedized Assembly II-63
Extron Electronics Launches HFX 100 HDMI Fiber Optic Extender II-64
Markertek Introduces HYDAP Range of SMPTE Hybrid Fiber Adapter
Solutions II-64
Reichle & De-Massari Unveils FO Field LC Fiber Optic Connector II-64
DiCon Fiberoptics and EXFO Partner to Introduce MXS-9100
Matrix Optical Switch II-64
EMCORE Launches New FOG Modules II-65
Opticonx Introduces P3Link Xtreme Product Range II-65
3M Introduces Active Optical QSFP+ Pluggable Transceiver II-65
Corning Launches Pretium EDGE® AO Solutions II-66
3M Launches 3M™ Tower Dome Terminals II-66
EMCORE Introduces EMCORE OPG-1L Series Receivers and Transmitters II-66
SEA CON® Precision Launches Fiber Optic Edition of SUTA Connector II-67
Korenix Launches JetNet 5310G Managed 802.3at-Compliant High
Power PoE+ Switch II-67
Canford Audio to Introduce 3G-Compatible HD BNC and 3G HDTV-
Compatible MUSA Panels Line II-68
Hangsen Star Unveils New Field Installable Connector II-68
MacArtney Group Rolls Out OptoLink Single Fiber Connector II-68
LANCOM Systems Launches LANCOM OAP-382 Access Point II-68
L-com Launches New Products to Extend its Fiber Optic Product
Range II-69
TE Connectivity Launches NG4access ODF Platform Solution Set II-69
M2 Optics Introduces New Fiber Optic Simulator II-70
Radiall Unveils One Step Interconnect Solution II-70
Fischer Connectors Introduces New FiberOptic Interconnection
Solution II-71
SEA CON® Introduces Wet Mateable Optic Connector II-71
Phoenix Photonics to Unveil Novel Micron Fiber Couplers II-71
Gooch & Housego Introduces Novel Range of Active Fiber Combiners II-72
Gould Fiber Optics Introduces Novel Generation of Harsh
Environment and Damp Heat Resistant PM Couplers II-72
Leuze Electronic Unveils New Line of Fiber Optic Amplifiers II-72
Banner Engineering Launches Fiber Optic Amplifier II-73
OFS Introduces EZ-Bend® InvisiLight™ Optical Solution II-73
Finisar Launches XPF-RF Optical Transmitter II-73
Telecast Fiber Systems Introduces Terrapin FTR-D6 Fiber Optic
Video Transceiver II-74
VI Systems Launches TOSA and ROSA Modules II-74
Conolog Unveils Fidra Switch II-74
Communications Specialties Launches Fiberlink® 3380-Series
Transmitters and Receivers II-75
Vytran Unveils CAS-4100 Optical Fiber Splicer II-75
Lynx Technik Rolls Out Yellobrik ORX 1900 Receiver and
Yellobrik OTX 1910 Transmitter II-76
Crystal Vision Rolls Out FTX-L 3G Fiber Optic Transmitter II-76
Avago Technologies Launches QSFP+ eSR4 and QSFP+ iSR4 Optical
Modules II-76
Avago Technologies Launches AFBR-24x9xZ Integrated Fiber Optic
Receivers II-77
INNO Instrument Unveils IFS-15H FTTx Fusion Splicer II-77
MacArtney Launches OptoLink Single Fibre Connector II-77
Extron Electronics Introduces FOX T UWP 302 Fiber Optic
Transmitter II-78
Arrayed Fiberoptics Unveils Non-Contact Optical Fiber Connector II-78
Omron Industrial Automation Launches E3X-HD Fiber-Optic Sensor
Amplifiers II-78
EMCORE Introduces Optiva Satcom Band Microwave Fiber Optic
Receivers and Transmitters II-78
Corning Cable Systems Launches OptiSheath® MF4 and MF2
MultiPort Fiber Terminal Solutions II-79
Bittree Introduces Novel Fiber Optic Coupler Panel II-79
Optical Cable and Centric Solutions Unveil LC Fiber Optic
Connector II-80
Amphenol Fiber Systems International Unveils MIL-STD-83522
Fiber-Optic Connector II-80
Conec UK Launches Fiber-Optic Duplex LC Connectors II-80
Gepco® International Launches New V-Light™ Active Fiber Cable
System II-81
Extron Electronics Unveils New Accessory Products II-81
Alliance Fiber Optic Products Launches New Mini LC Fiber Optic
Duplex Connectors II-82
RiT Technologies Introduces PatchView™ Xlight™ MPO-MPO Tray II-82
EMCORE Launches Medallion 6000 Transmitters II-82
Furukawa Electric and OFS Launch Raman Amplifiers with
Automatic Gain Control II-83
Communications Specialties Introduces Fiberlink® 3370 Line of
Products II-83
Timbercon Launches MTP Harsh Environment Circular Connector II-83
Avago Technologies Launches AFBR-5972Z Transceiver II-84

7. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY II-85
Marlin Equity Partners to Acquire Tellabs II-85
Koch Industries to Acquire Molex II-85
Avago Technologies Takes Over CyOptics II-85
II-VI Incorporated Takes Over Fiber Amplifier Division of Oclaro II-85
Alinda Capital and Duke Energy Sell Fiber-Optic JV to Time
Warner Cable II-86
Aegis Lightwave Merges with Photop Technologies II-86
Thorlabs Acquires IRphotonics II-86
Teraxion and Esterline to Develop High-Performance Fiber-Optic
Transceivers II-87
Radiall Signs Cross Licensing Agreement with Cinch Connectors II-87
OFS Fitel Enters into Distribution Agreement with SEDI-ATI
Fibres Optiques II-87
Firecomms Enters into Partnership with LEONI II-87
Bel Takes Over Fibreco Limited II-88
Opnext Mergers with Oclaro II-88
Sterlite Technologies Enters into Joint Venture with Conduspar
Condutores II-88
Teledyne Acquires PDM Neptec II-89
Leoni Takes Over Richard Losch II-89
TE Connectivity Acquires Deutsch Group II-89
General Atomics Acquires Valdor IMT Kits and Connectors II-89
SEDU to Takeover Specific Assets of EMCORE II-90
Finisar Takes Over RED-C Optical Networks II-90
Nufern Secures Multiple Contracts from US Military II-91
3S Photonics Takes Over Manlight II-91
RF Industries Takes Over Cables Unlimited II-91
GrantWave Takes Over Grant Optoelectronics II-91
Finisar Acquires Ignis II-92
Wuhan Telecommunication Devices Merges with Accelink Technologies II-92
Avago Collaborates with PLX and Altera for Parallel Optical
Receiver and Transmitter Modules II-92
Kaiser Optical Systems Selects Valdor Technology International
for Fiber Optic Cable II-93

8. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS II-94
3M Company (US) II-94
Alcatel-Lucent SA (France) II-94
Amphenol Corporation (US) II-94
ARRIS Group Inc. (US) II-95
Avago Technologies (US) II-95
Ciena Corporation (US) II-95
Corning Incorporated (US) II-96
Corning Cable Systems LLC (US) II-96
Diamond SA (Switzerland) II-96
EMCORE Corporation (US) II-97
Fujikura Ltd. (Japan) II-97
Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. (Japan) II-98
Hirose Electric Co., Ltd. (Japan) II-98
Hitachi Metals Ltd. (Japan) II-98
HUBER+SUHNER AG (Switzerland) II-98
Japan Aviation Electronics Industry, Ltd. (Japan) II-99
JDS Uniphase Corp. (US) II-99
Methode Electronics Inc. (US) II-99
Molex Incorporated (US) II-100
Siemens AG (Germany) II-100
Sterlite Optical Technologies Ltd. (India) II-101
Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd. (Japan) II-101
Telect, Inc. (US) II-102
TE Connectivity Ltd (Switzerland) II-102
Tellabs, Inc. (US) II-102

9. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE II-103
Table 22: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Fiber Optic Components by Geographic Region - US, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-103

Table 23: World Historic Review for Fiber Optic Components by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific,
Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2004
through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-104

Table 24: World 15-Year Perspective for Fiber Optic Components
by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and
Rest of World Markets for Years 2004, 2013 & 2018 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-105

Table 25: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Fiber Optic Connectors by Geographic Region - US, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-106

Table 26: World Historic Review for Fiber Optic Connectors by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific,
Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2004
through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-107

Table 27: World 15-Year Perspective for Fiber Optic Connectors
by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and
Rest of World Markets for Years 2004, 2013 & 2018 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-108

Table 28: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Fiber Optic Couplers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-109

Table 29: World Historic Review for Fiber Optic Couplers by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific,
Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2004
through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-110

Table 30: World 15-Year Perspective for Fiber Optic Couplers
by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and
Rest of World Markets for Years 2004, 2013 & 2018 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-111

Table 31: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Fiber Optic Transmitters/ Receivers by Geographic Region - US,
Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of
World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures
in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-112

Table 32: World Historic Review for Fiber Optic Transmitters/
Receivers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-113

Table 33: World 15-Year Perspective for Fiber Optic
Transmitters/Receivers by Geographic Region - Percentage
Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets for
Years 2004, 2013 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-114

Table 34: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Fiber Optic Amplifiers by Geographic Region - US, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-115

Table 35: World Historic Review for Fiber Optic Amplifiers by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific,
Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2004
through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-116

Table 36: World 15-Year Perspective for Fiber Optic Amplifiers
by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and
Rest of World Markets for Years 2004, 2013 & 2018 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-117

Table 37: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Other Fiber Optic Components by Geographic Region - US,
Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of
World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures
in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-118

Table 38: World Historic Review for Other Fiber Optic
Components by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-119

Table 39: World 15-Year Perspective for Other Fiber Optic
Components by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin
America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2004, 2013 & 2018
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-120


III. MARKET

1. THE UNITED STATES III-1
A.Market Analysis III-1
Outlook III-1
Telecom Industry: Focus on High-Speed Fiber Networks III-1
Fiber Optic Networks: A Steady Growth III-2
Internet Use in the US III-3
Table 40: Internet User Base in the US (2009- 2012):
Number of Users as a % of Total Population (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-3
Fiber-Optic Systems Replace Traditional Telephone Networks III-3
Fast Internet Access Demand Gears up New Optical Systems III-3
FTTP Deployments: On the Rise III-4
Nationwide Fiber Optic Network by Single Provider - Is it
Feasible? III-4
Hurdles in the Mainstream Adoption of Fiber Optic Cable
Technology for Home III-4
US Government Tightens Control on Undersea Cable Services
and Systems III-5
Fiber Optics Industry Benefits from Telecom Regulatory Act,
1996 III-5
Competitive Scenario III-5
Product Innovations/Introductions III-6
Strategic Corporate Developments III-23
Key Players III-28
B.Market Analytics III-34
Table 41: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Fiber Optic Components by Product Segment - Fiber Optic
Connectors, Fiber Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/
Receivers, Fiber Optic Amplifiers and Other Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-34

Table 42: US Historic Review for Fiber Optic Components by
Product Segment - Fiber Optic Connectors, Fiber Optic
Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/Receivers, Fiber Optic
Amplifiers and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2004 through
2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-35

Table 43: US 15-Year Perspective for Fiber Optic Components
by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for
Fiber Optic Connectors, Fiber Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic
Transmitters/Receivers, Fiber Optic Amplifiers and Other
Markets for Years 2004, 2013 & 2018 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-36

2. CANADA III-37
A.Market Analysis III-37
Outlook III-37
Demand for High-Speed Access - Opportunities for Fiber
Optics Components Market III-37
Deregulation of Telecommunications Sector Drives Fiber Growth III-37
Strategic Corporate Developments III-38
B.Market Analytics III-39
Table 44: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Fiber Optic Components by Product Segment - Fiber Optic
Connectors, Fiber Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic transmitters/
Receivers, Fiber Optic Amplifiers and Other Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-39

Table 45: Canadian Historic Review for Fiber Optic
Components by Product Segment - Fiber Optic Connectors,
Fiber Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic transmitters/ Receivers,
Fiber Optic Amplifiers and Other Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-40

Table 46: Canadian 15-Year Perspective for Fiber Optic
Components by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Value Sales for Fiber Optic Connectors, Fiber Optic
Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/Receivers, Fiber Optic
Amplifiers and Other Markets for Years 2004, 2013 & 2018
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-41

3. JAPAN III-42
A.Market Analysis III-42
Outlook III-42
Overview III-42
Product Launches III-42
Key Players III-43
B.Market Analytics III-46
Table 47: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Fiber Optic Components by Product Segment - Fiber Optic
Connectors, Fiber Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/
Receivers, Fiber Optic Amplifiers and Other Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-46

Table 48: Japanese Historic Review for Fiber Optic
Components by Product Segment - Fiber Optic Connectors,
Fiber Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/ Receivers,
Fiber Optic Amplifiers and Other Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-47

Table 49: Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Fiber Optic
Components by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Value Sales for Fiber Optic Connectors, Fiber Optic
Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/Receivers, Fiber Optic
Amplifiers and Other Markets for Years 2004, 2013 & 2018
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-48

4. EUROPE III-49
A.Market Analysis III-49
Outlook III-49
European Fiber Optics Market - An Overview III-49
Growing Home Entertainment Market Spurs Demand for Fiber
Optic Networks III-50
Optical Fiber Space Witnessing Technological Developments III-50
B.Market Analytics III-51
Table 50: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Fiber Optic Components by Geographic Region - France,
Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-51

Table 51: European Historic Review for Fiber Optic
Components by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy,
UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-52

Table 52: European 15-Year Perspective for Fiber Optic
Components by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
Value Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia
and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2004, 2013 & 2018
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-53

Table 53: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Fiber Optic Components by Product Segment - Fiber Optic
Connectors, Fiber Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/
Receivers, Fiber Optic Amplifiers and Other Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-54

Table 54: European Historic Review for Fiber Optic
Components by Product Segment - Fiber Optic Connectors,
Fiber Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/ Receivers,
Fiber Optic Amplifiers and Other Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-55

Table 55: European 15-Year Perspective for Fiber Optic
Components by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Value Sales for Fiber Optic Connectors, Fiber Optic
Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/Receivers, Fiber Optic
Amplifiers and Other Markets for Years 2004, 2013 & 2018
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-56

4a. FRANCE III-57
A.Market Analysis III-57
Overview III-57
Strategic Corporate Developments III-57
Alcatel-Lucent SA - A Key Player III-58
B.Market Analytics III-59
Table 56: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Fiber Optic Components by Product Segment - Fiber Optic
Connectors, Fiber Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/
Receivers, Fiber Optic Amplifiers and Other Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-59

Table 57: French Historic Review for Fiber Optic Components
by Product Segment - Fiber Optic Connectors, Fiber Optic
Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/Receivers, Fiber Optic
Amplifiers and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2004 through
2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-60

Table 58: French 15-Year Perspective for Fiber Optic
Components by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Value Sales for Fiber Optic Connectors, Fiber Optic
Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/Receivers, Fiber Optic
Amplifiers and Other Markets for Years 2004, 2013 & 2018
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-61

4b. GERMANY III-62
A.Market Analysis III-62
Overview III-62
Product Innovations/Introductions III-62
Siemens AG (Germany) - A Key Player III-64
B.Market Analytics III-65
Table 59: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Fiber Optic Components by Product Segment - Fiber Optic
Connectors, Fiber Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/
Receivers, Fiber Optic Amplifiers and Other Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-65

Table 60: German Historic Review for Fiber Optic Components
by Product Segment - Fiber Optic Connectors, Fiber Optic
Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/ Receivers, Fiber Optic
Amplifiers and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2004 through
2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-66

Table 61: German 15-Year Perspective for Fiber Optic
Components by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Value Sales for Fiber Optic Connectors, Fiber Optic
Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/ Receivers, Fiber Optic
Amplifiers and Other Markets for Years 2004, 2013 & 2018
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-67

4c. ITALY III-68
Market Analysis III-68
Table 62: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Fiber Optic Components by Product Segment - Fiber Optic
Connectors, Fiber Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/
Receivers, Fiber Optic Amplifiers and Other Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-68

Table 63: Italian Historic Review for Fiber Optic Components
by Product Segment - Fiber Optic Connectors, Fiber Optic
Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/ Receivers, Fiber Optic
Amplifiers and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2004 through
2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-69

Table 64: Italian 15-Year Perspective for Fiber Optic
Components by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Value Sales for Fiber Optic Connectors, Fiber Optic
Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/ Receivers, Fiber Optic
Amplifiers and Other Markets for Years 2004, 2013 & 2018
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-70

4d. THE UNITED KINGDOM III-71
A.Market Analysis III-71
Outlook III-71
Overview III-71
Product Innovations/Introductions III-71
Strategic Corporate Developments III-73
B.Market Analytics III-74
Table 65: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Fiber Optic Components by Product Segment - Fiber Optic
Connectors, Fiber Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/
Receivers, Fiber Optic Amplifiers and Other Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-74

Table 66: UK Historic Review for Fiber Optic Components by
Product Segment - Fiber Optic Connectors, Fiber Optic
Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/Receivers, Fiber Optic
Amplifiers and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2004 through
2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-75

Table 67: UK 15-Year Perspective for Fiber Optic Components
by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for
Fiber Optic Connectors, Fiber Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic
Transmitters/Receivers, Fiber Optic Amplifiers and Other
Markets for Years 2004, 2013 & 2018 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-76

4e. SPAIN III-77
Market Analysis III-77
Table 68: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Fiber Optic Components by Product Segment - Fiber Optic
Connectors, Fiber Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/
Receivers, Fiber Optic Amplifiers and Other Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-77

Table 69: Spanish Historic Review for Fiber Optic Components
by Product Segment - Fiber Optic Connectors, Fiber Optic
Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/Receivers, Fiber Optic
Amplifiers and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2004 through
2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-78

Table 70: Spanish 15-Year Perspective for Fiber Optic
Components by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Value Sales for Fiber Optic Connectors, Fiber Optic
Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/Receivers, Fiber Optic
Amplifiers and Other Markets for Years 2004, 2013 & 2018
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-79

4f. RUSSIA III-80
Market Analysis III-80
Table 71: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Fiber Optic Components by Product Segment - Fiber Optic
Connectors, Fiber Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/
Receivers, Fiber Optic Amplifiers and Other Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-80

Table 72: Russian Historic Review for Fiber Optic Components
by Product Segment - Fiber Optic Connectors, Fiber Optic
Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/Receivers, Fiber Optic
Amplifiers and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2004 through
2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-81

Table 73: Russian 15-Year Perspective for Fiber Optic
Components by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Value Sales for Fiber Optic Connectors, Fiber Optic
Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/Receivers, Fiber Optic
Amplifiers and Other Markets for Years 2004, 2013 & 2018
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-82

4g. REST OF EUROPE III-83
A.Market Analysis III-83
Outlook III-83
Ukraine III-83
Product Innovations/Introductions III-83
Strategic Corporate Developments III-86
Key Players III-87
B.Market Analytics III-88
Table 74: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Fiber Optic Components by Product Segment -
Fiber Optic Connectors, Fiber Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic
Transmitters/Receivers, Fiber Optic Amplifiers and Other
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-88

Table 75: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Fiber Optic
Components by Product Segment - Fiber Optic Connectors,
Fiber Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/Receivers,
Fiber Optic Amplifiers and Other Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-89

Table 76: Rest of Europe 15-Year Perspective for Fiber Optic
Components by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Value Sales for Fiber Optic Connectors, Fiber Optic
Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/Receivers, Fiber Optic
Amplifiers and Other Markets for Years 2004, 2013 & 2018
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-90

5. ASIA-PACIFIC III-91
A.Market Analysis III-91
Outlook III-91
Internet-based Services Spur Investments in Telecom
Infrastructure Development III-91
Pan Asian Continental Terrestrial Fiber Optic Network - An
Emerging Option III-92
Submarine Cables in Asia: High Growth Opportunities III-92
Challenges Facing Intra-Asian Market for Submarine Cables III-92
Australia & New Zealand III-92
Existing Australia/New Zealand Intercontinental Systems III-93
New Cables: Still a Viable Proposition? III-93
B.Market Analytics III-94
Table 77: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Fiber Optic Components by Geographic Region -
China, India and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-94

Table 78: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Fiber Optic
Components by Geographic Region - China, India and Rest of
Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-95

Table 79: Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Fiber Optic
Components by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
Value Sales for China, India and Rest of Asia-Pacific
Markets for Years 2004, 2013 & 2018 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-96

Table 80: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Fiber Optic Components by Product Segment -
Fiber Optic Connectors, Fiber Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic
Transmitters/ Receivers, Fiber Optic Amplifiers and Other
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-97

Table 81: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Fiber Optic
Components by Product Segment - Fiber Optic Connectors,
Fiber Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/ Receivers,
Fiber Optic Amplifiers and Other Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-98

Table 82: Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Fiber Optic
Components by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Value Sales for Fiber Optic Connectors, Fiber Optic
Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/Receivers, Fiber Optic
Amplifiers and Other Markets for Years 2004, 2013 & 2018
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-99

5a. CHINA III-100
A.Market Analysis III-100
Outlook III-100
Fiber Optic Networks: Favorable Growth Prospects III-100
Slow Growth of FTTH: A Concern? III-100
Regulation Requires New Residences to Deploy Fiber Optic
Connections III-101
Fiber Optic Patch Cord Market - An Insight III-102
Product Launches/Developments III-102
Strategic Corporate Developments III-103
FiberHome Technologies Group - A Key Player III-103
B.Market Analytics III-104
Table 83: Chinese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Fiber Optic Components by Product Segment - Fiber Optic
Connectors, Fiber Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/
Receivers, Fiber Optic Amplifiers and Other Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-104

Table 84: Chinese Historic Review for Fiber Optic Components
by Product Segment - Fiber Optic Connectors, Fiber Optic
Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/ Receivers, Fiber Optic
Amplifiers and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2004 through
2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-105

Table 85: Chinese 15-Year Perspective for Fiber Optic
Components by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Value Sales for Fiber Optic Connectors, Fiber Optic
Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/ Receivers, Fiber Optic
Amplifiers and Other Markets for Years 2004, 2013 & 2018
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-106

5b. INDIA III-107
A.Market Analysis III-107
Outlook III-107
A Promising Market