This ElectroniCast report provides the review of 2011 and a 5-year (2012-2016) forecast of the consumption value of fiber optic fusion splicers, segmented into the following geographic regions and sub-regions:

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific Region (APAC)
o People’s Republic of China
o Rest of APAC
• Rest of the World

A Fusion Splicer is specialized instrument used to join optical fibers to each other. This is the report of the ElectroniCast study of fusion splice machines used for selected fiber optic-based communication applications and for the purpose of the manufacturing of components to be used (consumed) in the selected communication applications.

APAC to Maintain Share Lead Last year in 2011, the Asia Pacific region led in the consumption value of fiber optic fusion splicers. Helped along substantially by consumption in China, the Asia Pacific region (APAC) is forecast increase in relative market share during the forecast period, driven by countries throughout the region that are bringing fiber closer to the drop-areas (FTTx), as well as the use of fusion splicers in the manufacturing of fiber optic components/devices.

The Rest of World (ROW) regional segment covers the Middle East, Africa (MEA) and Central/South America. The South America region, especially, is showing aggressive growth rates in terms of fiber optic fusion splice machine implementation. Mexico is part of the North American market forecast, along with Canada and the United States.

Note: Market forecast data in this study report refers to consumption (use) for a particular calendar year; therefore, this data is not cumulative data.
Market Forecast by End-Use Application The ElectroniCast global fiber optic fusion splicer market is segmented into the following major application categories:

- Telecommunications
- Private Enterprise Networks
- Cable TV
- Military/Aerospace (Commercial and MIL-SPEC)
- Specialty (intra-enclosure, test and measurement, rental units, harsh environment industrial, laboratory, other applications, and non-specific)
- Manufacturing/Production of fiber optic components/devices

Telecommunication Maintains Leadership According to ElectroniCast Consultants, the Telecommunications application currently dominates the worldwide consumption of fiber optic fusion splicers. The use of fusion splice machine in the manufacturing of fiber optic components/devices is forecast to maintain the 2nd place market share position. Consumption of fusion splice equipment in cable TV, military/aerospace and various specialty/other applications are also quantified in this report of the study. Electrical and communication wiring contractor’s annual use of fusions splicers to deploy optical fiber Private Enterprise Networks is forecast to increase (2x) from 2011 to 2016.

Within each of these applications, the ElectroniCast market forecast is segmented into each fusion splice (machine) type, as shown in Table 1.

Table 1
Fiber Optic Fusion Splice Product Categories
(Source: ElectroniCast)

FIBER OPTIC FUSION SPLICER PRODUCTS

Fusion Splicers
Single Fiber
Bench top
Core-to-Core
Fixed Alignment
Micro / Handheld
Core-to-Core
Fixed Alignment
Multi-fiber (Ribbon)
Bench top
Micro / Handheld

In 2011, single fiber fusion splicers represent 58% of worldwide consumption value. The global consumption value of mass fiber (multiple fiber or ribbon) splicers is forecast to increase at a double-digit average growth rate from 2011-2016.

The Telecommunications application currently dominates the worldwide consumption of fiber optic fusion splicers with 55.7% market share. Fusion splicers use to manufacture fiber optic devices is holding on to the 2nd place position.

1. Executive Summary 1-1
1.1 Market Overview 1-1
1.2 Hand-Held OTDR Market Trends 1-21
1.3 Enterprise Optical Communication Network— Protocol Overview 1-28
1.4 Use of Fiber Optics in Harsh Environments 1-38
1.5 Fiber Optic Networks – Overview 1-45
1.6 Fiber Optics Industry: Decade-to-Decade 1-87
2. Fiber Optic Fusion Splice Market Trends 2-1
2.1 Overview 2-1
2.2 Fusion Splicer Market Forecast, by Type 2-18
2.3 Fusion Splicer Competitive Market Share Estimates 2-49
3. Application Market Forecast, by Region 3-1
3.1 Global Overview 3-1
3.2 North America 3-19
3.3 Europe 3-25
3.4 Asia Pacific region (APAC) 3-32
3.4.1 Overview 3-32
3.4.2 The People’s Republic of China 3-39
3.4.3 Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC) 3-46
3.5 Rest of the World (ROW) 3-53
4. Optical Communication Trends 4-1
4.1 Fiber Network Technology Trends 4-1
4.2 Components 4-18
4.2.1 Overview 4-18
4.2.2 Transmitters and Receivers 4-19
4.2.3 Optical Amplifiers 4-20
4.2.4 Dispersion Compensators 4-21
4.2.5 Fiber Cable 4-22
4.3 Devices and Parts 4-23
4.3.1 Overview 4-23
4.3.2 Emitters and Detectors 4-24
4.3.3 VCSEL & Transceiver Technology Review 4-25
4.3.4 Optoelectronic Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) 4-34
4.3.5 Modulators 4-34
4.3.6 Packages 4-38
4.3.7 Optoelectronic Integrated Circuits 4-38
5. Market Research Methodology 5-1
5.1 Research and Analysis Methodology 5-1
5.2 Assumptions of the Fiber Optic Fusion Splicer Global Market Forecast 5-7
6. Definitions: Acronyms, Abbreviations, and General Terms 6-1
7. Market Forecast Data Base 7-1
7.1 Overview 7-1
7.2 Tutorial 7-3

ElectroniCast Market Forecast Data Base – Excel Spreadsheets:
Global
North America
Europe
APAC
People’s Republic of China
Rest of APAC
Rest of the World

ElectroniCast Market Forecast Data Charts – PowerPoint

List of Figures

1.1.1 Single-Fiber Core-To-Core Alignment 1-10
1.1.2 Multiple-Fiber Cladding-to-Cladding Alignment 1-12
1.1.3 Examples of Differences in Optical Fiber (Core and Cladding) Alignment 1-13
1.1.4 Artist's Depiction of Fiber Cladding Diameter (Source: Corning Inc) 1-14
1.1.5 24-Fiber Mass Fiber Fusion Splicer 1-16
1.1.6 Handheld Core Alignment Fiber Fusion Splicer 1-18
1.1.7 FuseConnect Fusion-Splice Field-Terminated Connector 1-20
1.2.1 Handheld OTDR Global Consumption Market Forecast, (Value Basis, $Million) 1-24
1.2.2 Handheld OTDR Global Consumption Market (2011),By Application ($Million) 1-25
1.3.1 TIA-942 Standard: Basic Data Center Topology 1-37
1.5.1 North America Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) 1-60
1.5.2 North America Internet Access 1-61
1.5.3 FTTP PON Architecture 1-62
1.5.4 Next-Generation Wholesale Broadband Network 1-66
1.6.1 Evolution of Research Emphasis during Technology Life Cycle 1-100
2.1.1 Illustration of a Mechanical Splice 2-1
2.1.2 Illustration of a Fusion Splice 2-1
2.1.3 Fiber Distribution Hub (FDH) 2-3
2.1.4 Fiber Distribution Hub 2-4
2.1.5 Fiber Distribution Terminal 2-5
2.1.6 Drawing of a Splice Tray for Holding 6 Heat-Shrink Fusion Splice Sleeves 2-6
2.1.7 Fiber Optic Fusion Splicer Forecast, By Region ($Million and Market Share, %) 2-7
2.1.8 Fiber Optic Fusion Splicer Forecast, By Region (Quantity and Market Share, %) 2-8
2.1.9 Comparative Cost, Mechanical vs. Fusion Splicing 2-9
2.1.10 Ribbon Fiber Cable with 8.3/125 micron Single mode Fiber (12-Fiber) 2-11
2.1.11 Ribbon Fiber Cable with 50/125 micron Multimode Fiber (12-Fiber) 2-11
2.1.12 Ribbon Fiber Cable 2-12
2.1.13 Reusable Mechanical Splice 2-12
2.1.14 Mechanical Fiber Optic Splice 2-15
2.1.15 Fiber Protection Sleeve 2-17
2.2.1 Microprocessor-Controlled Fusion Splicer 2-18
2.2.2 Handheld Fusion Splicer 2-19
2.2.3 Fusion Splicer Forecast, Single vs. Multiple/Ribbon Fiber ($Million & Share, %) 2-20
2.2.4 Fusion Splicer Forecast, Single vs. Multiple/Ribbon Fiber (Quantity & Share, %) 2-21
2.2.5 Single Fiber Fusion Splicer Global Forecast, By Type ($Million and Share, %) 2-22
2.2.6 Single Fiber Fusion Splicer Global Forecast, By Type (Quantity and Share, %) 2-23
2.2.7 Core Alignment Single Fiber Fusion Splicer 2-26
2.2.8 Principle of Lens Profile Alignment 2-27
2.2.9 Lens Profile Alignment Process for Producing a Depolarizer 2-28
2.2.10 Lens-Profile Alignment System (L-PAS) Video Evaluation 2-29
2.2.11 Advanced Fusion Splicer 2-32
2.2.12 Multiple Fusion Splicer Global Market Forecast, by Type ($Million & Share, %) 3-37
2.2.13 Multiple Fusion Splicer Global Market Forecast, by Type (Quantity & Share, %) 3-38
2.2.14 Video Evaluation of 12-fibers in a Multiple Fiber Fusion Splicer 2-39
2.2.15 Line Drawing of an Automatic Multiple Fiber Fusion Splicer 2-44
2.2.16 Fiber Feed Assembly, Automatic Process of a Multiple Fiber Fusion Splicer 2-45
2.2.17 Ultra-Compact Fiber Optic Fusion Splicer 2-46
3.1.1 Polarization Maintenance (PM) - Fusion Splicers 3-6
3.1.2 Handheld Multi-Fiber Fusion Splicer 3-8
3.1.3 Core Alignment Fusion Splicer 3-10
3.1.4 Digital Fusion Splicer 3-11
3.1.5 Very Small Fully Automatic Fusion Splicer 3-12
3.1.6 Core Alignment Fusion Splicer 3-16
3.1.3 Handheld FTTH Splicer 3-17
3.5.1 Africa: Subocean Fiber Cable Map 3-65
4.3.3.1 Genealogy of VCSELs 4-27
4.3.3.2 Typical Intra-Office Interconnections 4-31
4.3.7.1 Trend of Transceiver Packaging Density, Gigabits/Cubic Inch 4-44
5.1.1 ElectroniCast Market Research & Forecasting Methodology 5-4

List of Tables

1.1.1 Fusion Splice Global Consumption Forecast, By Region (Value Basis, $Million) 1-2
1.1.2 Fusion Splice Global Consumption Forecast, By Region (Quantity Basis, Unit/Each) 1-3
1.1.3 Fusion Splice Global Consumption Forecast, By Application (Value Basis, $Million) 1-4
1.1.4 Fusion Splice Global Consumption Forecast, By Application (Quantity Basis, Unit/Each) 1-4
1.1.5 Fusion Splice Product Categories 1-5
1.1.6 Fusion Splice Global Forecast: Single Fiber vs. Multiple/Ribbon Fiber ($Million) 1-6
1.1.7 Fusion Splice Global Forecast: Single Fiber vs. Multiple/Ribbon Fiber (Quantity Basis) 1-6
1.1.8 Fusion Splice Global Consumption Forecast, Single Fiber Types (Value Basis, $Million) 1-7
1.1.9 Fusion Splice Global Consumption Forecast, Single Fiber Types (Quantity Basis) 1-7
1.1.10 Fusion Splice Global Consumption Forecast, Ribbon Fiber Types (Value Basis, $Million) 1-8
1.1.11 Fusion Splice Global Consumption Forecast, Ribbon Fiber Types (Quantity Basis) 1-8
1.1.12 Fusion Splice (Type) Preference, by Selected Application 1-15
1.3.1 IEEE 802.3ae and 802.3ba Standard: OM3- and OM4-Specified Distances for Ethernet 1-29
1.3.2 IEEE 802.3ba 40G/100G - Physical Layer Specifications 1-31
1.5.1 Minimum & Ideal Speeds Necessary for Popular Applications 1-52
2.2.1 Fusion Splice Global Forecast, Single Fiber Types (Average Selling Price/ASP) 2-23
2.2.2 Core-to-Core Bench Top Single Fiber Fusion Splice Global Forecast, By Region ($Million) 2-24
2.2.3 Core-to-Core Bench Top Single Fiber Fusion Splice Global Forecast, Region (Quantity) 2-25
2.2.4 Core-to-Core Bench Top Single Fiber Fusion Splice Global Forecast, Region (ASP) 2-25
2.2.5 Fixed Alignment Bench Single Fiber Fusion Splice Global Forecast, Region ($Million) 2-30
2.2.6 Fixed Alignment Bench Single Fiber Fusion Splice Global Forecast, By Region (Quantity) 2-31
2.2.7 Fixed Alignment Bench Single Fiber Fusion Splice Global Forecast, By Region (ASP) 2-31
2.2.8 Core-to-Core Single Fiber Microsplicer Single Fiber Global Forecast, By Region ($Million) 2-33
2.2.9 Core-to-Core Single Fiber Microsplicer Single Fiber Global Forecast, By Region (Quantity) 2-34
2.2.10 Core-to-Core Single Fiber Microsplicer Single Fiber Global Forecast, By Region (ASP) 2-34
2.2.11 Fixed Alignment Microsplicer Single Fiber Global Forecast, By Region ($Million) 2-35
2.2.12 Fixed Alignment Microsplicer Single Fiber Global Forecast, By Region (Quantity) 2-36
2.2.13 Fixed Alignment Microsplicer Single Fiber Global Forecast, By Region (ASP) 2-36
2.2.14 Bench Top Multiple Fiber Fusion Splice Global Market Forecast, by Type ($Million) 2-38
2.2.15 Multiple Fiber Fusion Splice Global Market Forecast, by Region ($Million) 2-40
2.2.16 Multiple Fiber Fusion Splice Global Market Forecast, by Region (Quantity) 2-41
2.2.17 Multiple Fiber Fusion Splice Global Market Forecast, by Region (ASP) 2-41
2.2.18 Bench Top Multiple Fiber Fusion Splice Global Market Forecast, by Region ($Million) 2-42
2.2.19 Bench Top Multiple Fiber Fusion Splice Global Market Forecast, by Region (Quantity) 2-43
2.2.20 Bench Top Multiple Fiber Fusion Splice Global Market Forecast, by Region (ASP) 2-43
2.2.21 Micro/Handheld Multi-Fiber Fusion Splice Global Market Forecast, by Type ($Million) 2-47
2.2.22 Micro/Handheld Multi-Fiber Fusion Splice Global Market Forecast, by Type (Quantity) 2-48
2.2.23 Micro/Handheld Multi-Fiber Fusion Splice Global Market Forecast, by Type (ASP) 2-48
2.3.1 List of Selected Fiber Optic Fusion Splice Manufacturers 2-49
2.3.2 ElectroniCast’s Estimates of the 2011 Fusion Splicer Global Competitive Market Shares 2-50
3.1.1 Fusion Splice Global Consumption Market Forecast, By Region (Value Basis, $Million) 3-2
3.1.2 Fusion Splice Global Consumption Forecast, By Application (Value Basis, $Million) 3-14
3.1.3 Fusion Splice Global Consumption Forecast, By Application (Quantity Basis, Unit/Each) 3-14
3.1.4 Fusion Splice Global Consumption Forecast, Single Fiber Types (Value Basis, $Million) 3-15
3.1.5 Fusion Splice Global Consumption Forecast, Single Fiber Types (Quantity Basis) 3-15
3.1.6 Multiple Fiber Fusion Splice Global Market Forecast, by Type (Value Basis, $Million) 3-18
3.1.7 Multiple Fiber Fusion Splice Global Market Forecast, by Type (Quantity Basis, Unit/Each) 3-18
3.2.1 Fusion Splice North American Consumption Forecast, By Region (Value Basis, $Million) 3-19
3.2.2 Fusion Splice North American Consumption Forecast, By Region (Quantity Basis) 3-19
3.2.3 Fusion Splice North American Forecast: Single Fiber vs. Multiple/Ribbon Fiber ($Million) 3-20
3.2.4 Fusion Splice North American Forecast: Single Fiber vs. Multiple/Ribbon Fiber (Quantity) 3-20
3.2.5 Fusion Splice North American Consumption Forecast, Single Fiber Types ($Million) 3-21
3.2.6 Fusion Splice North American Consumption Forecast, Single Fiber Types (Quantity) 3-22
3.2.7 Fusion Splice North American Forecast, Single Fiber Types (Average Selling Price/ASP) 3-22
3.2.8 Multiple Fiber Fusion Splice North American Market Forecast, by Type ($Million) 3-23
3.2.9 Multiple Fiber Fusion Splice North American Market Forecast, by Type (Quantity Basis) 3-24
3.2.10 Multiple Fiber Fusion Splice North American Market Forecast, by Type (ASP) 3-24
3.3.1 Fusion Splice European Consumption Forecast, By Region (Value Basis, $Million) 3-25
3.3.2 Fusion Splice European Consumption Forecast, By Region (Quantity Basis) 3-26
3.3.3 Fusion Splice European Forecast: Single Fiber vs. Multiple/Ribbon Fiber ($Million) 3-27
3.3.4 Fusion Splice European Forecast: Single Fiber vs. Multiple/Ribbon Fiber (Quantity) 3-27
3.3.5 Fusion Splice European Consumption Forecast, Single Fiber Types ($Million) 3-28
3.3.6 Fusion Splice European Consumption Forecast, Single Fiber Types (Quantity) 3-29
3.3.7 Fusion Splice European Forecast, Single Fiber Types (Average Selling Price/ASP) 3-29
3.3.8 Multiple Fiber European Market Forecast, by Type ($Million) 3-30
3.3.9 Multiple Fiber European Market Forecast, by Type (Quantity Basis) 3-30
3.3.10 Multiple Fiber European Market Forecast, by Type (ASP) 3-31
3.4.1.1 Fusion Splice APAC Consumption Forecast, By Region (Value Basis, $Million) 3-33
3.4.1.2 Fusion Splice APAC Consumption Forecast, By Region (Quantity Basis) 3-33
3.4.1.3 Fusion Splice APAC Forecast: Single Fiber vs. Multiple/Ribbon Fiber ($Million) 3-34
3.4.1.4 Fusion Splice APAC Forecast: Single Fiber vs. Multiple/Ribbon Fiber (Quantity) 3-34
3.4.1.5 Fusion Splice APAC Consumption Forecast, Single Fiber Types ($Million) 3-35
3.4.1.6 Fusion Splice APAC Consumption Forecast, Single Fiber Types (Quantity) 3-36
3.4.1.7 Fusion Splice APAC Forecast, Single Fiber Types (Average Selling Price/ASP) 3-36
3.4.1.8 Multiple Fiber APAC Market Forecast, by Type ($Million) 3-37
3.4.1.9 Multiple Fiber APAC Market Forecast, by Type (Quantity Basis) 3-38
3.4.1.10 Multiple Fiber APAC Market Forecast, by Type (ASP) 3-38
3.4.2.1 Fusion Splice People’s Republic of China Forecast, By Region ($Million) 3-39
3.4.2.2 Fusion Splice People’s Republic of China Consumption Forecast, By Region (Quantity) 3-40
3.4.2.3 Fusion Splice People’s Republic of China: Single Fiber vs. Multiple/Ribbon ($Million) 3-41
3.4.2.4 Fusion Splice People’s Republic of China: Single Fiber vs. Multiple/Ribbon (Quantity) 3-41
3.4.2.5 Fusion Splice People’s Republic of China Forecast, Single Fiber Types ($Million) 3-42
3.4.2.6 Fusion Splice People’s Republic of China Forecast, Single Fiber Types (Quantity) 3-43
3.4.2.7 Fusion Splice People’s Republic of China Forecast, Single Fiber Types (ASP) 3-43
3.4.2.8 Multiple Fiber People’s Republic of China Market Forecast, by Type ($Million) 3-44
3.4.2.9 Multiple Fiber People’s Republic of China Market Forecast, by Type (Quantity Basis) 3-44
3.4.2.10 Multiple Fiber People’s Republic of China Market Forecast, by Type (ASP) 3-45
3.4.3.1 Fusion Splice Rest of APAC Forecast, By Region (Value Basis, $Million) 3-46
3.4.3.2 Fusion Splice Rest of APAC Consumption Forecast, By Region (Quantity Basis) 3-47
3.4.3.3 Fusion Splice Rest of APAC Forecast: Single Fiber vs. Multiple/Ribbon Fiber ($Million) 3-48
3.4.3.4 Fusion Splice Rest of APAC Forecast: Single Fiber vs. Multiple/Ribbon Fiber (Quantity) 3-48
3.4.3.5 Fusion Splice Rest of APAC Consumption Forecast, Single Fiber Types ($Million) 3-49
3.4.3.6 Fusion Splice Rest of APAC Consumption Forecast, Single Fiber Types (Quantity) 3-50
3.4.3.7 Fusion Splice Rest of APAC Forecast, Single Fiber Types (Average Selling Price/ASP) 3-50
3.4.3.8 Multiple Fiber Rest of APAC Market Forecast, by Type ($Million) 3-51
3.4.3.9 Multiple Fiber Rest of APAC Market Forecast, by Type (Quantity Basis) 3-51
3.4.3.10 Multiple Fiber Rest of APAC Market Forecast, by Type (ASP) 3-52
3.5.1 Fusion Splice ROW Consumption Forecast, By Region (Value Basis, $Million) 3-53
3.5.2 Fusion Splice ROW Consumption Forecast, By Region (Quantity Basis) 3-54
3.5.3 Fusion Splice ROW Forecast: Single Fiber vs. Multiple/Ribbon Fiber ($Million) 3-55
3.5.4 Fusion Splice ROW Forecast: Single Fiber vs. Multiple/Ribbon Fiber (Quantity) 3-55
3.5.5 Fusion Splice ROW Consumption Forecast, Single Fiber Types ($Million) 3-56
3.5.6 Fusion Splice ROW Consumption Forecast, Single Fiber Types (Quantity) 3-57
3.5.7 Fusion Splice ROW Forecast, Single Fiber Types (Average Selling Price/ASP) 3-57
3.5.8 Multiple Fiber ROW Market Forecast, by Type ($Million) 3-58
3.5.9 Multiple Fiber ROW Market Forecast, by Type (Quantity Basis) 3-59
3.5.10 Multiple Fiber ROW Market Forecast, by Type (ASP) 3-59
7.1.1 Fiber Optic Fusion Splice Product Data Base (Excel Spreadsheets) Categories 7-2
7.1.2 Fiber Optic Fusion Splice Application Data Base (Excel Spreadsheets) Categories 7-2