Field Installable Fiber Optic Mechanical Connector Global Market Forecast & Analysis 2017-2027

Publication ID:

ELC0918001

Publication Date:

September 17, 2018

Pages:

273

Publisher:

ElectroniCast

Countries:

Global [1]

USD 4,990.00

Computing & Electronics [2]

Electrical Products [3]

Fiber Optics [4]

Description:

There are two primary technology solutions to field-install a fiber optic connector: fusion splice-based technology (splice on connectors); and mechanical-based technology, which are mostly mechanical splice- or crimp-type. This new report, presents the forecast of the use of fiber optic mechanical-type connectors in field installations (inside or outside plant). 听
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In terms of volume (quantity/units), the worldwide consumption of field-installable fiber optic mechanical connectors reached an estimated 29.55 million units in 2017. 听The worldwide connector quantity is forecast increase with solid double-digit growth over the next 10-years. The market forecast is segmented by single-mode and multimode SC, LC, ST, and FC connectors.

Field installable mechanical connectors, which are used with multimode optical fiber, are forecast to eventually lead in quantity, ahead of single-mode connector volume, as optical fiber penetration in private data networks (led by multimode-optical fiber) continues to increase during the forecast period (2017-2027). 听Single-mode connector growth will be driven primarily by the aggressive deployment of fiber and associated apparatus in the metro/access Telecommunication networks, as well as Private Datacom Local Area Network (LAN) extension applications (campus: building-to-building).听

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The volume of field-installed mechanical fiber connectors was led by the Asia Pacific (APAC) region in 2017. The average selling prices are typically much lower in the Asia Pacific region versus the other regions; therefore, the America region was the market share leader, in terms of consumption value, beating-out the APAC region. In terms of volume (the number of connectors), the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East and Africa) held an 18.2 percent relative market share in 2017.

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Fiber optic field termination is required in both inside-plant applications and outside-plant applications. Increasingly, space to allow for connectors, splices (mechanical or fusion splice-sleeves, enclosure (boxes/cabinets/pedestals), panels, splice trays, or excess fiber optic cable is limited; therefore, next-generation solutions must adhere to these apparatus size limitation concerns.听

The introduction of (fusion) splice-on connectors and self-contained patch and splice modules have increased the options that companies can use to cost-effectively connect their plant in the field. Additionally, mechanical connectors (crimp or splice-types, which incorporate index-matching gel to join the fibers) are used to increase installation/repair speed and reduce cost.

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A growing segment of the connector market, particularly premise data application, depends on an involved distribution network consisting of distributors and value-added providers such as cable assembly houses who then sell to installers. 听Successful connector manufacturers keep a close tab on their major end users and installers and their specific requirements. 听

The global fiber optic connector consumption is driven by a dramatic increase in bandwidth demand beyond the limits of copper.听 Technological advances in fiber optics are assuring the migration of fiber closer and closer to the end user. This translates into demand for shorter links where connectors represent a substantial share of the total installation cost. The cost concerns are being addressed with the introduction of smaller, lower cost and easier and faster to install connectors.

It is sometimes the case that the required connectors are not attached to the optical fibers at the factory prior to installation in the field.听 Also, it is sometimes preferable to deliver the optical fiber (cable) to the customer installation location separately than with the connectors since the connectors have a greater diameter than the respective optical fiber cable, and may unnecessarily complicate the packaging and shipping of the optical fiber. Also, often the link length of the cable is not always pre-determined, therefore field-installable connectors are an option.

There are two primary technology solutions to field-install a fiber optic connector:

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Fusion splice-based technology:听 Splice on Connectors (SOC)
Mechanical-based technology: Mostly mechanical splice- or crimp-type connectors

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This report presents market forecast of the use of fiber optic mechanical-type connectors in field installations (inside or outside plant), attaching to an end of one optical fiber.听

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Covering the years 2017-2027 鈥� In this report, we provide market estimates and forecasts for the following functions: Consumption Value (US$, million), Quantity (number/of connectors), and Average Selling Prices (ASP $, each). The consumption data are also segmented into the following geographic regions, plus a Global summary:

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America
EMEA (Europe, Middle Eastern countries, plus Africa)
APAC (Asia Pacific)

Report reviewed the product offering of over 100 vendors competing for the global fiber optic installation apparatus market, which includes fiber optic connectors, cable assemblies and other components.听 From the 100 vendors, we selected 28-companies, which offer field-installable fiber optic mechanical connectors, to profile in this report.

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Connectors and Applications Covered in this Study 听听 This market forecast is built up from specific segments. Product types: connectors used with single-mode optical fiber and connectors used with multimode optical fiber, and further segmented by connector-type, as shown in Table 1.听 The applications for the selected fiber optic connectors discussed in this study report are itemized in Table听2; there are three main application (end-user) categories.

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Table 1
Field Installable Fiber Optic Mechanical Connector - Product Category List

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Connector for use with Single-mode Optical Fiber

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Note: In this study, all connectors are counted as simplex (single optical fiber); therefore, connectors joined together in a duplex solution (two optical fibers), are counted as two simplex connectors.

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Table 2
Field Installable Fiber Optic Mechanical Connector 鈥� Application Category List

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Telecommunications

Cable TV

Premises Networks (private/customer-owned)/Other Non-Specified

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Market Research Methodology

Market analysis and forecasting are complex tasks. Any predictions of the shape and trends of technology and economic movement start from the notion that the germ of what will be important tomorrow is present, although smaller or larger or in a different form, in our environment today. However, taking as a basis for a prediction the assumptions of current, conventional belief creates a set of preconceived notions that can lead to serious mistakes Report, instead, looks to the basic driving forces.听 The future market for this particular product category depends on a number of factors, including:

User equipment demand
The continuing trend of regarding increasing performance/cost ratio, driving an economics- based expansion
Current and future use of other competing technologies, based on economic advantage and technology advancement
Possible displacement of these technologies by other solutions
Shifts in the types and technologies of products deployed and in their end applications
Trends in world economies, regional economies and government policies

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Analysts perform interviews with authoritative and representative individuals involved with fiber optic installation apparatus, cable, connectors, and component and device (product) development, manufacturing, and distribution/ marketing/sales, from the standpoint of both suppliers and users of pertinent products.

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The interviews are conducted principally with:

Engineers, marketing personnel and management at manufacturers of the pertinent types of products.
Design group leaders, engineers, marketing personnel and market planners at major users and potential users of the applicable products.
Other industry experts, including those focused-on standards activities, trade associations, and investments.

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The interviews cover issues of technology, R&D support, pricing, contract size, reliability, documentation, installation/maintenance crafts, standards, supplier competition and other topics.

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Customers (contractor/installers, telecommunication operators, distributors, and similar) are 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 will be researched.

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A review of published information was also performed to supplement information obtained through interviews. The following sources are reviewed:

Professional technical journals and papers
Trade press articles
Technical conference proceedings
Product literature
Company profile and financial information
Additional information based on previous听 market studies
Personal knowledge of the research team.

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In analyzing the complexities of the marketplace for the selected products, it is essential that the 91制片厂 team have a good and a deep understanding of the technology and of the industry. Our members who participate in this study are qualified.

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Bottom-up Methodology听The background 91制片厂 focuses on the volume (quantity) of the selected fiber optic type (multimode od single-mode) and connector by each selected type (SC, LC., ST, FC), used in each application in the base year (2017), and the prices paid at the first transaction from the manufacturer. This forms the base year data. 听Report 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 digital broadband communication equipment usage and economic payback (the methodology is further illustrated by Figure 1).

Field Installable Fiber Optic Mechanical Connector

Cross-Correlation Increases Accuracy - The quantities of fiber optic attenuators, DWDM, optical fiber/cable, connectors, transceivers, transport terminals, optical add/drop MUX, couplers/splitters, isolators, photonic switches and other products used in a particular application are interrelated. Since company 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 鈥渟anity check.鈥�

Table Of Contents:

1. Executive Summary
1.1 Overview
1.2 Fiber Optic Networks
2. Market Forecast
2.1 Overview
2.2 Global Market Forecast
2.3 America Region - Market Forecast
2.4 Europe, Middle East (EMEA) Region 鈥� Market Forecast
2.5 Asia Pacific (APAC) Region 鈥� Market Forecast
3. Competitive Market Share and Company Profiles
3.1 Overview
3.2 Company Profiles of Selected Competitors
AFL
Belden Incorporated
comCables
CommScope Inc. / TE Connectivity Ltd. (Raychem)
Corning Incorporated (AFOP and 3M)
Daytai Network Tech. (Hangzhuo)
Fiber Instruments Sales Inc. (FIS)
Foclink Communications Technologies (Shenzhen)
FS.COM
Furukawa/Fitel/OFS
Greenlee Textron Inc., a subsidiary of Textron Inc.
Hefei Xingcheng Communications Co., Ltd.
Hubbell Incorporated
Kaishengda Cable Co., Ltd. (Shenzhen)
KeyFibre (KeyInnovation S.L.)
Lenew Electric Tech. Co., Ltd. (Cixi)
Leviton Manufacturing Co., Incorporated
Molex, LLC (Koch Industries, Inc.)
Optical Cable Corporation (OCC庐)
Optospan
Puno Optic Technology Co., Limited
Rollball International Co., Ltd
Senko Advanced Components (SENKO Sangyo Co., Ltd.)
Sinda Optic Technology Company, Limited (Shenzhen)
Sumitomo Electric Lightwave (SEI)
Techwin (China) Industry Co., Ltd
3M Interconnect Solutions; (also see Corning)
UNIKIT Optical Technologies Co., Ltd (Jiangsu)
4. ElectroniCast Research Methodology
4.1 Overview
4.2 Nature of Data
4.3 SMART 鈥� Research Objectives

List of Figures

1.1.1 Field-Installable Fiber Optic Mechanical Connector Global Forecast, by Region ($, Million)
1.1.2 Field-Installable Fiber Optic Mechanical Connector Global Forecast, by Fiber-Type ($, Million)
1.1.3 Field-Installable Fiber Optic Mechanical Connector Global Forecast, by Application ($, Million)
1.2.1 FTTP 鈥� PON Architecture
1.2.2 Basic Data Center Topology
1.2.3 Multi-Tier Data Center Architecture
1.2.4 HFC Distribution System
1.2.5 Types of Metro Networks
1.2.6 Map - Global Southeast Asia鈥揓apan 2 consortium (SJC2)
1.2.7 Map 鈥� Juniper submarine cable connecting Japan and the United States
1.2.8 Optical Fiber in an Aircraft
1.2.9 Optical Fiber Sensor Locations in an Aircraft
2.1.1 Components of a Typical Fiber Optic Connector
2.1.2 Pre-Polished Field Installable Fiber Optic Mechanical Connectors
2.1.3 Assorted Field Installable Fiber Optic Mechanical Connectors
2.1.4 SC Multimode Field Installable Fiber Optic Mechanical Connector
2.1.5 Fiber Optic Connector Ferrules Polish Styles (PC, UPC, APC)
2.1.6 Fiber Optic Connector Ferrules Polish: 8 Degrees of Separation
2.2.1 Field-Installable Fiber Optic Mechanical Connector Global Forecast, by Fiber-Type (Avg. Prices)
2.2.2 Field-Installable Fiber Optic Mechanical LC Connector
2.2.3 Field-Installable Fiber Optic Mechanical SC and LC Connector
2.2.4 Field-Installable Fiber Optic Mechanical ST Connector
2.2.5 Field-Installable Fiber Optic Mechanical FC Connector
3.2.1 Fiber Optic Mechanical Connectors
3.2.2 Fiber Optic Fusion Splice Connector (Splice on Connector)
3.2.3 Fiber Optic Fusion Splice Multiple-Fiber Connector (Splice on Connector)
3.2.4 OSP Fiber & Cable Management 鈥� Optical Demarcation Closure
3.2.5 Fiber Optic Mechanical Connectors
3.2.6 Field-installable Mechanical Splice Connectors
3.2.7 LC Fiber 10G Mechanical Connectors
3.2.8 Multiple Fiber Field Installable, Fusion Splice on Connector
3.2.9 Field Installable Fiber Optic Mechanical Connectors
3.2.10 Multiple Fiber Field Installable, Fusion Splice on Connector
3.2.11 Fiber Field Installable, Fusion Splice on Connector
3.2.12 Fusion Splice on Connector Parts
3.2.13 Fiber Optic Connector (Mechanical Crimp -Type) 鈥� Operating Process
3.2.14 Fiber Optic Mechanical Connector
3.2.15 Connector (Mechanical Splice - Type) 鈥� Structure
3.2.16 Connector (Mechanical Splice - Type) 鈥� Operating Process
3.2.17 900 碌m, 2 mm & 3 mm Splice on Connectors
3.2.18 Schematic of MPO connector/single fiber connector(s) 鈥淔an-Out鈥�
3.2.19 SC - Fast Connector (Mechanical Crimp -Type)
3.2.20 Pre-Polished Field Installable Connectors (Mechanical Alignment)
3.2.21 Manufacturing Workstations in China
3.2.22 Fiber Optic Enclosure with Connectors
3.2.23 Sealed (Harsh Environment) Fiber Optic Connectors
3.2.24 COTS M83526 8-12 CH Connector Family (Military)
3.2.25 Field-Installable Fiber Termination Connector
3.2.26 Fiber Optic Connector
3.2.27 Field Installable Mechanical Fiber Optic Connector
3.2.28 Fiber Optic Fusion Splice Multiple-Fiber Connector (Splice on Connector)
3.2.29 Field Terminated Fusion Splice Connectors
3.2.30 Field Terminated Fiber Optic Mechanical Splice Connectors (SC and LC)
3.2.31 Fast Connector (Mechanical Connector)
3.2.32 Fusion Splice on Connector
3.2.33 Field Installable Fiber Optic Connector (Mechanical Splice-Type)
3.2.34 Fiber Optic Patch Cord
3.2.35 Fiber Distribution Solutions 鈥� with Connectors
4.1.1 ElectroniCast Market Research & Forecasting Methodology

List of Tables

1.1.1 Field Installable Fiber Optic Mechanical Connector 鈥� Product Category List
1.1.2 Field Installable Fiber Optic Mechanical Connector 鈥� Application Category List
1.2.1 OM3- and OM4-Specified Distances for Ethernet
1.2.2 40G and 100G Physical Layer Specifications
1.2.3 Licensed Local Fixed Carriers in Hong Kong
1.2.4 Features: Distributed Fiber Optic Sensor System Components
2.2.1 Field-Installable Fiber Optic Mechanical Connector Global Forecast, by Region ($, Million)
2.2.2 Field-Installable Fiber Optic Mechanical Connector Global Forecast, by Region (Quantity/Units)
2.2.3 Field-Installable Fiber Optic Mechanical Connector Global Forecast, by Application ($, Million)
2.2.4 Field-Installable Fiber Optic Mechanical Connector Global Forecast, by Application (Quantity)
2.2.5 Field-Installable Fiber Optic Mechanical Connector Global Forecast, by Fiber-Type ($, Million)
2.2.6 Field-Installable Fiber Optic Mechanical Connector Global Forecast, by Fiber-Type Units)
2.2.7 Field-Installable Fiber Optic Mechanical Connector Global Forecast, by Type ($, Million)
2.2.8 Field-Installable Fiber Optic Mechanical Connector Global Forecast, by Type (Quantity/Units)
2.2.9 Field-Installable Fiber Optic Mechanical Connector Global Forecast, by Type (Avg. Prices, $)
2.3.1 Field-Installable Fiber Optic Mechanical Connector America Forecast, by Sub-Region ($, Million)
2.3.2 Field-Installable Fiber Optic Mechanical Connector America Forecast, by Sub-Region (Quantity)
2.3.3 Field-Installable Fiber Optic Mechanical Connector America Forecast, by Application ($, Million)
2.3.4 Field-Installable Fiber Optic Mechanical Connector America Forecast, by Application (Quantity)
2.3.5 Field-Installable Fiber Optic Mechanical Connector America Forecast, by Type ($, Million)
2.3.6 Field-Installable Fiber Optic Mechanical Connector America Forecast, by Type (Quantity/Units)
2.3.7 Field-Installable Fiber Optic Mechanical Connector America Forecast, by Type (Avg. Prices)
2.4.1 Field-Installable Fiber Optic Mechanical Connector EMEA Forecast, by Application ($, Million)
2.4.2 Field-Installable Fiber Optic Mechanical Connector EMEA Forecast, by Application (Quantity)
2.4.3 Field-Installable Fiber Optic Mechanical Connector EMEA Forecast, by Type ($, Million)
2.4.4 Field-Installable Fiber Optic Mechanical Connector EMEA Forecast, by Type (Quantity/Units)
2.4.5 Field-Installable Fiber Optic Mechanical Connector EMEA Forecast, by Type (Avg. Prices)
2.5.1 Field-Installable Fiber Optic Mechanical Connector APAC Forecast, by Application ($, Million)
2.5.2 Field-Installable Fiber Optic Mechanical Connector APAC Forecast, by Application (Quantity)
2.5.3 Field-Installable Fiber Optic Mechanical Connector APAC Forecast, by Type ($, Million)
2.5.4 Field-Installable Fiber Optic Mechanical Connector APAC Forecast, by Type (Quantity/Units)
2.5.5 Field-Installable Fiber Optic Mechanical Connector APAC Forecast, by Type (Avg. Prices)
3.1.1 Market Share Estimates 鈥� Selected Competitors (2017)
3.2.1 Fusion Splice Connectors 鈥� Compatible Splice Machines
3.2.2 Fusion Splice Connectors 鈥� Product Offering

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