1. PLC Splitter Market Forecast Executive Summary 1-1 1.1 Overview 1-1 1.2 Use of Fiber Optics in Harsh Environments 1-12 1.3 Fiber Optic Communication Networks – Overview 1-17 1.4 Fiber Optics Industry: Decade-to-Decade 1-54 1.5 Optical Communication Trends 1-61 1.5.1 Communication Network Technology Trends 1-61 1.5.2 Components 1-72 1.5.2.1 Overview 1-72 1.5.2.2 Transmitters and Receivers 1-72 1.5.2.3 Optical Amplifiers 1-74 1.5.2.4 Dispersion Compensators 1-74 1.5.2.5 Fiber Cable 1-76 1.5.3 Devices and Parts 1-77 1.5.3.1 Overview 1-77 1.5.3.2 Emitters and Detectors 1-77 1.5.3.3 VCSEL & Transceiver Technology Review 1-78 1.5.3.4 Optoelectronic Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) 1-86 1.5.3.5 Modulators 1-86 1.5.3.6 Packages 1-90 1.5.3.7 Optoelectronic Integrated Circuits 1-90
2. PLC Splitter Market Forecast, by Fabrication-Level and Port-Count Configuration 2-1 2.1 Overview 2-1 2.2 PLC Splitter - Chips 2-36 2.3 PLC Splitter – Component Device (compact devices) 2-41 2.4 PLC Splitter Modules 2-47
3. PLC Splitter Market Forecast, by Fabrication-Level, Split Ratio and Application 3-1 3.1 Overview 3-1 3.2 Passive Optical Network (PON) - FTTX Networks 3-8 3.3 Cable TV (CATV) 3-21 3.4 Fiber Optic Test/Measurement & Specialty Applications 3-29 3.5 Private Enterprise/Local Area Networks (LANs) 3-37 3.6 Harsh Environment (Military, Industrial, Other) 3-55
4. PLC Splitter Technology 4-1 4.1 Overview 4-1 4.2 PLC Splitter – Chips 4-16 4.3 PLC Splitter – Component Device (tube or compact box) 4-46 4.4 PLC Splitter Modules 4-52 5. Selected PLC Splitter Competitors 5-1 5.1 Overview 5-1 5.2 PLC Splitter Suppliers and Product Description 5-3
6. Research and Analysis Methodology 6-1 7. Definitions: Acronyms, Abbreviations, and General Terms 7-1 8. Market Forecast Data Base 8-1 Market Forecast Data Base – Excel Spreadsheets: Addendum Global America Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA) Asia Pacific (APAC) PowerPoint Slides (Summary Data)
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1.1.1 1xN Splitter Photolithography Mask 1-4 1.1.2 PLC Splitter Chips Global Consumption Market Forecast, by Region ($Million) 1-5 1.1.3 1x8 Planar Lightwave Circuit (PLC) Splitter Compact Device 1-6 1.1.4 PLC Splitter Component-Level Compact Devices Global Forecast, by Region ($Million) 1-7 1.1.5 Value-Added PLC Splitter Modules 1-8 1.1.6 1x32 PLC Splitter Module with Connectors 1-10 1.1.7 Rack-Mount Enclosure 1-10 1.1.8 PLC Splitter Modules Global Forecast, by Region ($Million) 1-11 1.3.1 Fiber-to-the-Office Forecast Structure 1-18 1.3.2 North America Multi-protocol Label Switching (MPLS) 1-31 1.3.3 North America Internet Access 1-32 1.3.4 FTTP PON Architecture 1-35 1.3.5 Next-Generation Wholesale Broadband Network 1-38 1.4.1 Evolution of Research Emphasis during Technology Life Cycle 1-60 1.5.1.1 Network Bandwidth Expansion Alternatives 1-62 1.5.3.3.1 Genealogy of VCSELs 1-79 1.5.3.3.2 Typical Intra-Office Interconnections 1-83 1.5.3.7.1 Trend of Transceiver Packaging Density, Gigabits/Cubic Inch 1-96 2.1.1 MxN Passive Optical Multiplexer 2-6 2.1.2 Waveguide Array Grating Filter 2-7 2.1.3 Waveguide Array Grating 2-9 2.1.4 Planar Waveguide Switch and Optical Cross-Connect 2-10 2.1.5 AWG DWDM Filter 2-12 2.1.6 PLC-Based Compact Integrated DQPSK Receiver 2-19 2.1.7 Integration vs. Discrete PLC Solutions 2-25 2.2.1 1x8 PLC Splitter Chip to be used on a Quartz Substrate 2-31 2.3.1 Mechanical Drawing: 1x2 and 1x64 PLC Compact Splitter Devices 2-42 2.3.2 Component-Level Compact PLC Splitter Devices 2-43 2.4.1 1x16 PLC Splitter Module 2-49 2.4.2 1x32 PLC Splitter Module with SC Connectors 2-50 2.4.3 Mechanical Drawing: 1x32 PLC Splitter Module 2-51 3.2.1 FTTH PON: Passive Optical Network 3-10 3.3.1 Radio Frequency over Glass: HFC 3-22 3.5.1 Typical Gigabit Product Deployment 3-42 3.5.2 TIA-942 Standard: Basic Data Center Topology 3-48 4.1.1 Silica Micro-channels on a Chip 4-3 4.2.1 Vertical Furnace used for LPCVD 4-23 4.2.2 Fire Resistance Test Furnace 4-25 4.2.3 Planar Waveguide Polishing: End & Edge Polisher 4-27 4.2.4 UV/Vis/NIR Spectrophotometer 4-31 4.2.5 Oscilloscope 4-33 4.2.6 Ion Exchange System 4-34 4.2.7 Prism Coupling Measurement System 4-36 4.2.8 Prism Coupling Measurement, by Material Type 4-37 4.2.9 Wafer Stepper 4-43 4.2.10 Components: Photolithography System 4-45 4.3.1 Single-mode PLC Splitter Compact Device 4-47 4.3.2 Single-mode PLC Splitter Compact Device 4-48 4.4.1 PLC Splitter Module 4-53 4.4.2 Planar Lightwave Circuit (PLC) splitter modules 4-54 5.2.1 1XN PLC Optical Splitter Chips 5-8 5.2.2 2 x16 PLC Splitter Module 5-13 5.2.3 Compact Drop Closure for FTTH Premise 5-14 5.2.4 PLC Splitters 5-20
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5.2.5 PLC Splitter Compact Devices 5-26 5.2.6 1x8 and 1x16 PLC Splitter Compact Devices 5-29 5.2.7 1x128 PLC Splitter 5-35 5.2.8 PLC Splitters 5-39 5.2.9 PLC Splitter Chips 5-40 5.2.10 1x8 PLC Splitter Module with Fiber Cable/Connector Assembly 5-43 6.1.1 Market Research & Forecasting Methodology 6-4
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1.3.1 Minimum & Ideal Speeds Necessary for Popular Applications 1-24 2.1.1 Polymer Photonic Technology & Components Examples 2-17 2.2.1 PLC Splitter Chips Global Forecast, by Region ($Million) 2-36 2.2.2 PLC Splitter Chips Global Forecast, by Region (Quantity/Units) 2-37 2.2.3 PLC Splitter Chips Global Forecast, by Split Configuration ($Million) 2-39 2.2.4 PLC Splitter Chips Global Forecast, by Split Configuration (Quantity/Units) 2-40 2.2.5 PLC Splitter Chips Global Forecast, by Split Configuration (Price, $ Each) 2-40 2.3.1 PLC Splitter Compact Device Global Forecast, by Region ($Million) 2-41 2.3.2 PLC Splitter Compact Device Global Forecast, by Region (Quantity/Units) 2-42 2.3.3 PLC Splitter Compact Device Global Forecast, by Split Configuration ($Million) 2-45 2.3.4 PLC Splitter Compact Device Global Forecast, by Split Configuration (Quantity/Units) 2-46 2.3.5 PLC Splitter Compact Device Global Forecast, by Split Configuration (Price, $ Each) 2-46 2.4.1 PLC Splitter Module Global Forecast, by Region ($Million) 2-48 2.4.2 PLC Splitter Module Global Forecast, by Region (Quantity/Units) 2-48 2.4.3 PLC Splitter Module Global Forecast, by Split Configuration ($Million) 2-52 2.4.4 PLC Splitter Module Global Forecast, by Split Configuration (Quantity/Units) 2-53 2.4.5 PLC Splitter Module Global Forecast, by Split Configuration (Price, $ Each) 2-53 3.1.1 PLC Splitter Chips Global Forecast, by Application ($Million) 3-4 3.1.2 PLC Splitter Chips Global Forecast, by Application (Quantity/Units) 3-4 3.1.3 PLC Splitter Compact Device Global Forecast, by Application ($Million) 3-5 3.1.4 PLC Splitter Compact Device Global Forecast, by Application (Quantity/Units) 3-6 3.1.5 PLC Splitter Module Global Forecast, by Application ($Million) 3-7 3.1.6 PLC Splitter Module Global Forecast, by Application (Quantity/Units) 3-7 3.2.1 PLC Splitter Chips in FTTx/Telecom Global Forecast, by Split Configuration ($Million) 3-15 3.2.2 PLC Splitter Chips in FTTx/Telecom Global Forecast, by Split Configuration (Quantity) 3-15 3.2.2 PLC Splitter Chips in FTTx/Telecom Global Forecast, by Split Configuration (Price, $) 3-16 3.2.4 PLC Splitter Device in FTTx/Telecom Global Forecast, by Split Configuration ($Million) 3-17 3.2.5 PLC Splitter Device in FTTx/Telecom Global Forecast, by Split Configuration (Quantity) 3-18 3.2.6 PLC Splitter Device in FTTx/Telecom Global Forecast, by Split Configuration (Price, $) 3-18 3.2.7 PLC Splitter Module in FTTx/Telecom Global Forecast, by Split Configuration ($Million) 3-19 3.2.8 PLC Splitter Module in FTTx/Telecom Global Forecast, by Split Configuration (Quantity) 3-20 3.2.9 PLC Splitter Module in FTTx/Telecom Global Forecast, by Split Configuration (Price, $) 3-20 3.3.1 PLC Splitter Chips in CATV Global Forecast, by Split Configuration ($Million) 3-23 3.3.2 PLC Splitter Chips in CATV Global Forecast, by Split Configuration (Quantity) 3-24 3.3.2 PLC Splitter Chips in CATV Global Forecast, by Split Configuration (Price, $) 3-24 3.3.4 PLC Splitter Device in CATV Global Forecast, by Split Configuration ($Million) 3-25 3.3.5 PLC Splitter Device in CATV Global Forecast, by Split Configuration (Quantity) 3-26 3.3.6 PLC Splitter Device in CATV Global Forecast, by Split Configuration (Price, $) 3-26 3.3.7 PLC Splitter Module in CATV Global Forecast, by Split Configuration ($Million) 3-27 3.3.8 PLC Splitter Module in CATV Global Forecast, by Split Configuration (Quantity) 3-28 3.3.9 PLC Splitter Module in CATV Global Forecast, by Split Configuration (Price, $) 3-28
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3.4.1 PLC Splitter Chips in Test/Measurement Global Forecast, by Configuration ($Million) 3-31 3.4.2 PLC Splitter Chips in Test/Measurement Global Forecast, by Configuration (Quantity) 3-32 3.4.2 PLC Splitter Chips in Test/Measurement Global Forecast, by Configuration (Price, $) 3-32 3.4.4 PLC Splitter Device in Test/Measurement Global Forecast, by Configuration ($Million) 3-33 3.4.5 PLC Splitter Device in Test/Measurement Global Forecast, by Configuration (Quantity) 3-34 3.4.6 PLC Splitter Device in Test/Measurement Global Forecast, by Configuration (Price, $) 3-34 3.4.7 PLC Splitter Module in Test/Measurement Global Forecast, by Configuration ($Million) 3-35 3.4.8 PLC Splitter Module in Test/Measurement Global Forecast, by Configuration (Quantity) 3-36 3.4.9 PLC Splitter Module in Test/Measurement Global Forecast, by Configuration (Price, $) 3-36 3.5.4 PLC Splitter Chips in Private Enterprise Global Forecast, by Configuration ($Million) 3-49 3.5.5 PLC Splitter Chips in Private Enterprise Global Forecast, by Configuration (Quantity) 3-50 3.5.6 PLC Splitter Chips in Private Enterprise Global Forecast, by Configuration (Price, $) 3-50 3.5.7 PLC Splitter Device in Private Enterprise Global Forecast, by Configuration ($Million) 3-51 3.5.8 PLC Splitter Device in Private Enterprise Global Forecast, by Configuration (Quantity) 3-52 3.5.9 PLC Splitter Device in Private Enterprise Global Forecast, by Configuration (Price, $) 3-52 3.5.10 PLC Splitter Module in Private Enterprise Global Forecast, by Configuration ($Million) 3-53 3.5.11 PLC Splitter Module in Private Enterprise Global Forecast, by Configuration (Quantity) 3-54 3.5.12 PLC Splitter Module in Private Enterprise Global Forecast, by Configuration (Price, $) 3-54 3.6.1 PLC Splitter Chips in Harsh Environment Global Forecast, by Configuration ($Million) 3-56 3.6.2 PLC Splitter Chips in Harsh Environment Global Forecast, by Configuration (Quantity) 3-57 3.6.2 PLC Splitter Chips in Harsh Environment Global Forecast, by Configuration (Price, $) 3-57 3.6.4 PLC Splitter Device in Harsh Environment Global Forecast, by Configuration ($Million) 3-58 3.6.5 PLC Splitter Device in Harsh Environment Global Forecast, by Configuration (Quantity) 3-59 3.6.6 PLC Splitter Device in Harsh Environment Global Forecast, by Configuration (Price, $) 3-59 3.6.7 PLC Splitter Module in Harsh Environment Global Forecast, by Configuration ($Million) 3-60 3.6.8 PLC Splitter Module in Harsh Environment Global Forecast, by Configuration (Quantity) 3-61 3.6.9 PLC Splitter Module in Harsh Environment Global Forecast, by Configuration (Price, $) 3-61
NOTE: SEE EXCEL ELECTRONICAST WORKSHEETS FOR REGIONAL MARKET DATA
5.2.1 PLC Splitter Manufacturing Product-Line / Features 5-31 8.1 PLC Splitter Applications ElectroniCast Database Hierarchy 8-2 8.2 PLC Splitter Split Ratio Configuration ElectroniCast Database Hierarchy 8-2 |