Optical Isolators Global Market Forecast and Analysis (2010-2015)

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This is the The Company global forecast of consumption of free-space and in-line (fiber-to-fiber) optical isolators used in communication and specialty applications.

Optical isolators are passive devices that allow light to be transmitted in only one direction. They are most often used to prevent any light from reflecting back down the optical fiber, as this light would enter the source and cause backscattering and feedback problems. This is especially important for high data rate transceivers and transponders, or those devices requiring long span lengths between transceiver pairs. Optical feedback degrades signal-to-noise ratio and consequently bit-error rate. Ideally an isolator would pass all light in one direction and block all light in the reverse direction.

Inline fiber optical isolators are typically designed in pigtail fashion; therefore, they come with built-in fiber optic cable and (optional) connectors so that they may be integrated directly into a fiber optic system. Free space isolators, by contrast, usually do not have an integral connection system (some free-space units are available with pigtails); typically, they are directly mounted to the object that needs isolation.

Optical isolators are used in many applications in commercial, industrial, and laboratory settings. They are reliable devices when used in conjunction with fiber optic amplifiers, fiber optic ring lasers, fiber optic links in CATV applications, and high-speed/ DWDM and coherent fiber optic communication systems, laboratory R&D, sensors, gyro-systems, test/instrumentation measurement quality assurance applications in automation of manufacturing processes. Single polarization fiber optic isolators are also used with laser diodes, gyroscopic systems, various optical modular interfaces; laser diode integrated optic modulator interfaces and a variety of other mechanical control applications.

The fiber optics industry is now observing an increase in the consumption of the transmitter/receiver optical communication links and other relative devices, which facilitate a strong environment for the use of optical isolators.

This report provides the Consumption Value (US$, million), Quantity (number/units), and Average Selling Prices (ASP $, each). The value is determined by multiplying the number of units by the average selling price. The ASPs are based on the price of the optical isolator at the initial factory level. The market data are segmented into the following geographic regions, plus a Global summary:

- America (North America, Central and South America)
- Europe (Western & Eastern Europe, plus Middle Eastern countries)
- Asia Pacific (APAC)

In 2011, the American region holds the lead in terms of relative market share consumption value of optical isolators; however the APAC region is forecast to increase at a faster rate in terms of annual growth (2010-2015). The APAC region is forecast to maintain the lead in volume consumption, with 11.815 million units to be used in the year 2015. It is important to note that the APAC region tends to report lower average selling prices for their fiber optic components, including optical isolators.

During the forecast period, bandwidth expansion demands will push for new network links, incorporating Metro Core, Metro/Access, Long Haul, Optical Fiber Amplifiers, WDM, OADM and other system-based deployments. The worldwide optical isolator consumption value is led by Telecommunication applications in 2011 and increasing at a strong annual pace of nearly 22% (2010-2015). Optical isolators are not widely used in Private Enterprise applications, due to short link lengths and the use of LEDs T/R links and the increase use of VCSELs. Yearly use of fiber optic isolators in Cable TV controlled devices/ deployments will also grow significantly, mainly driven by FTTH multi-media applications.

Optical isolator units are used in a variety of Military/Aerospace applications requiring rigorous testing and harsh environment fiber optic (HEFO) certification to ensure reliability and performance. Laser-based fiber optic technology incorporating optical isolators are used in a wide variety of air, sea, ground, and space applications.

A major user-group within the Specialty application category is Laboratory/R&D. The optical isolators used in Specialty applications are often high-powered (>300 mW); therefore, these isolators have a price premium versus lower-power isolators. Often these high-powered isolators are used for noise reduction, medical imaging, pulse selection for mode locked lasers, sensing, regeneration switches, disc master, optical trapping, phase shifters, frequency modulation spectroscopy and general shuttering. The optical isolators are also used in these and other specialty applications, such as sensing for industrial, structures and other many other communication product-oriented manufacturing/test/R&D uses

Table of Contents :

1. Executive Summary 1-1
1.1 Optical Isolator Market Forecast 1-1
1.2 Optical Isolator Competitors 1-12
1.2.1 Market Share Estimates 1-12
1.2.2 Competitor Profiles 1-13
1.3 Fiber Optic Networks – Overview 1-41
1.4 Fiber Optics Industry: Decade-to-Decade 1-79
2. Market and Technology Analysis 2-1
Technology Overview 2-1
Regional Market Forecast (America, EMEA and APAC) – Optical Isolators 2-15
3. Optical Communication Trends 3-1
3.1 Fiber Network Technology Trends 3-1
3.2 Components 3-18
3.2.1 Overview 3-18
3.2.2 Transmitters and Receivers 3-19
3.2.3 Optical Amplifiers 3-20
3.2.4 Dispersion Compensators 3-21
3.2.5 Fiber Cable 3-22
3.3 Devices and Parts 3-24
3.3.1 Overview 3-24
3.3.2 Emitters and Detectors 3-25
3.3.3 VCSEL & Transceiver Technology Review 3-26
3.3.4 Optoelectronic Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) 3-35
3.3.5 Modulators 3-35
3.3.6 Packages 3-39
3.3.7 Optoelectronic Integrated Circuits 3-39
4 Methodology 4-1
4.1 Research and Analysis Methodology 4-1
4.2 Assumptions of Fiber Optic Component Global Market Forecast 4-5
5. Definitions: Acronyms, Abbreviations, and General Terms 5-1
6 Market Forecast Data Base – Overview and Tutorial 6-1
6.1 Overview 6-1
6.2 Tutorial 6-3

EXCEL – Data Base Spreadsheets
Complete Market Forecast (2009-2014)
Global
America
EMEA
APAC

List of Figures

1.1.1 Full-band tunable high-dynamic-range transmitter engine 1-2
1.2.2.1 In-Line Optical Isolator L-band 1-20
1.2.2.2 In-Line Fiber Optic Isolators 1-27
1.2.2.3 Surface Mounting Optical Isolator 1-31
1.2.2.4 Magnet Free Optical Isolator 1-32
1.2.2.5 Circular Cylinder Optical Isolator 1-32
1.2.2.6 Pigtail Optical Isolator 1-33
1.2.2.7 Receptacle Optical Isolator 1-33
1.2.2.8 Free-Space Isolator 1-35
1.3.1 Access Network Elements 1-42
1.3.2 North America Multi-protocol Label Switching (MPLS) 1-57
1.3.3 North America Internet Access 1-58
1.3.4 FTTP PON Architecture 1-59
1.3.5 Next-Generation Wholesale Broadband Network 1-63
1.4.1 Evolution of Research Emphasis during Technology Life Cycle 1-87
2.1.1 Polarization Maintaining Fiber Isolator 2-1
2.1.2 Micro-Fiber Isolator 2-3
2.1.3 All-Fiber Isolator: Faraday Rotation of Light 2-12
2.1.4 Phase Matching Result: Fiber PBL, Wavelength and Temperature 2-13
3.3.3.1 Genealogy of VCSELs 3-28
3.3.3.2 Typical Intra-Office Interconnections 3-32
3.3.7.1 Trend of Transceiver Packaging Density, Gigabits/Cubic Inch 3-45
4.1.1 Market Research & Forecasting Methodology 4-3

List of Tables

1.1.1 Optical Isolator Global Forecast, By Region ($, Million) 1-4
1.1.2 Optical Isolator Global Forecast, By Region (Quantity, K) 1-5
1.1.3 Global Forecast of Optical Isolators, by Type ($, Million) 1-8
1.1.4 Global Forecast of Optical Isolators, by Type (Quantity, K) 1-8
1.1.5 Optical Isolators Category List 1-9
1.1.6 Global Forecast of Optical Isolators, by Application ($, Million) 1-11
1.1.7 Global Forecast of Optical Isolators, by Application (Quantity, K) 1-11
1.2.1 Market Share (%) of Leading Optical Isolator Competitors (2009) 1-12
1.3.1 Minimum & Ideal Speeds Necessary for Popular Applications 1-49
2.2.1 America Total Consumption Forecast: Optical Isolators (Value, Quantity, ASPs) 2-16
2.2.2 America Total Consumption Forecast: Optical In-Line Isolators (Value, Quantity, ASPs) 2-17
2.2.3 America Total Consumption Forecast: Optical Free Space Isolators (Value, Quantity, ASPs) 2-18
2.2.4 EMEA Total Consumption Forecast: Optical Isolators (Value, Quantity, ASPs) 2-19
2.2.5 EMEA Total Consumption Forecast: Optical In-Line Isolators (Value, Quantity, ASPs) 2-20
2.2.6 EMEA Total Consumption Forecast: Optical Free Space Isolators (Value, Quantity, ASPs) 2-21
2.2.7 APAC Total Consumption Forecast: Optical Isolators (Value, Quantity, ASPs) 2-19
2.2.8 APAC Total Consumption Forecast: Optical In-Line Isolators (Value, Quantity, ASPs) 2-20
2.2.9 APAC Total Consumption Forecast: Optical Free Space Isolators (Value, Quantity, ASPs) 2-21
2.13 List of Countries – APAC Region 2-15
3.1.1 IEEE 802.3ba 40G/100G - Physical Layer Specifications 3-10
6.1.1 Optical Isolator Data Base Categories, by Package Type 6-1
6.1.2 Optical Isolator Data Base Categories, by Application 6-2

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