Planar Lightwave Circuit (PLC) Splitters for Optical Fibers Global Market Forecast & Analysis 2020-2030

Coronavirus Adjustment

The coronavirus pandemic remains a grave concern throughout the world. In some countries, all "non-essential" businesses are closed, employment is affected by quarantine of the public. Depending on political, economic, health and several other consideration factors, these restrictions could be extended several more months. Because of the impact on production, sales, shipment and implementation (and other) caused by the negative effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19), we estimated a slowdown or negative movement in consumption in 2020 and we are forecasting a sluggish recovery for one or more years.

ElectroniCast methodology in determining the downturn of the consumption (use) of PLC splitters, begins with the volume (quantity) forecast, before any considerations of the coronavirus impact. Then, we evaluated current manufacturing (not only PLC splitters, but all relative components, products and services), inventory, distribution channels, shipping, logistics, sales/marketing channels, user restrictions, with the emphasis on actual possibility of installations for both essential and non-essential or selective implementation of communication networks or other. Other considerations include: financial/economy in general, employment (staffing) of all levels, such as design, implementation, production, marketing/sales, management, OEM capability and product/service demand, distributors, sales agents, customers (at all levels), and many other concerns were considered.

All of the volume (unit quantity) evaluations were followed by evaluation of average selling price assessment, based on all of the (same) volume methodology assessments.

10-Year Market Forecast

This market forecast report is available immediately. The analysis and forecast of global market consumption of planar lightwave circuit (PLC) splitters used in optical fiber communication applications. For the purposes of this study, ElectroniCast specifically addresses the PLC splitter, using waveguide circuits and aligned fiber optic pigtails, integrated inside a package.

The 2020-2030 quantitative market review and forecast data presented in this report are segmented into the following geographic regions, plus a Global summary:
 

• America (North America, Central and South America)
• EMEA (Europe, Middle Eastern countries, plus Africa)
• APAC (Asia Pacific)

PLC Splitter Applications analysis covered in this report:

• Service Providers
• Fiber Optic Test/Measurement
• Private Enterprise
• Harsh Environment

The forecast for each product-level is presented by function:

• Consumption Value ($, Million)
• Number of Units (Quantity in 1,000)
• Average Selling Prices ($, each)

PLC splitters will continue to contribute an important role in Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) networks by allowing a single passive optical network (PON) interface to be shared among many subscribers. PLC splitters are available in compact sizes; therefore, they can be used in aerial apparatus, pedestals or in-ground as well as rack mount or other module-based value-added product. Installation is simple using a variety of connector types or splicing.

This report provides a detailed market and technology analysis of PLC splitters, which are largely driven by FTTx / Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) and are trending towards commodity manufacturing processes. The market forecast is segmented by the following product categories and split configurations:

Hierarchy of Selected PLC Splitters, by Fabrication-Level

1. • Component Device (compact)
   • Modules

Hierarchy of Selected PLC Splitters, by Splitter Configuration

• • 1xN
• • 1x2
  • 1x4
  • 1x8
  • 1x16
  • 1x32
  • 1x64
• • 2xN
• • 2x4
  • 2x8
  • 2x16
  • 2x32
  • Other (miscellaneous MxN)

The information is presented in easy-to-follow illustrations and text. The reasons for the forecasted trends are discussed. The report also outlines the market research methodology followed and the key assumptions made. Terms, acronyms, and abbreviations used are defined. A list of selected optical fiber PLC splitter manufacturers and related companies is provided, along with description of the types of PLC splitters and related technologies that they address. The technology trends of other pertinent fiber optic components and devices in the fiber optic marketplace are presented.

Optical communication networks combine voice, audio, data at high and low speeds, video, television (including interactive 3D high resolution television), and other specialized transmission into a single integrated infrastructure.

Included within the infrastructure is business Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, unified messaging, web-assisted call centers, and a variety of small-business infrastructures. Residential use includes smart-TV (Internet-based TV), cloud-based video on demand (Netflix/Amazon), e-commerce, small office/home office telecommuting, advertising, medical monitoring, elder care monitoring, childcare monitoring, home and office security. Most existing communications will be built upon an Internet backbone during the period of this study. Reasons for this transition are rooted in demand. The customers are demanding greater speed, more functionality and reliability, and naturally, they expect "perfect" quality of service.

Planar waveguide circuits (PWCs) also referred to as planar lightwave circuits (PLCs), incorporate numerous active and passive functional uses for packaged modules. The long-term trend is for a larger share of discrete-circuit (single-function) based PWCs/PLCs being displaced by equivalent performance hybrid (multiple-function) planar devices.

The majority of optical functions, such as splitters, variable optical attenuators (VOAs) and array waveguides (AWGs) are currently developed and implemented forming discrete (single function/monolithic) component integration. The combination of the packaging and integrated optics aspects of PWC technology provides for an attractive and powerful technology for devices/modules, which will hold multiple (two or more) functions (integrated multifunction devices); thereby, reducing size, weight, and cost versus larger, bulkier discrete devices/modules.

As the demand for larger quantities of optical communication components evolve, technologies, which are friendly to automation assembly processes, will have a competitive manufacturing/cost advantage. Use of silicon wafers, for example, draws extensively on the mass-production techniques of the commercial integrated circuit (IC) production whelm, since the fabrication of PWCs incorporates many of the same pieces of equipment and processes.

Fiber-to-the-Home passive optical networks (FTTH/PONs) integrated PLCs, with multiple functions, have promise for a sizable market. The biplexer is an all-in-one transponder that includes the two wavelengths, 1310nm upstream and 1490nm downstream, is one end-use modules based on planar waveguide technology that is required for PON. And some networks will use a 1550nm wavelength for a cable TV overlay, creating the need for triplexers.

INFORMATION BASE
This study is based on analysis of information obtained continually over 20 years, but updated through the beginning of February 2021. During this period, ElectroniCast analysts performed interviews with authoritative and representative individuals in the fiber optics industry plus telecommunications, cable TV, private datacom, military/aerospace & other communication industries, instrumentation/ laboratory - R&D and factory/manufacturing, from the standpoint of both suppliers and users of planar waveguide circuits. The interviews were conducted principally with selected:
 

• • Engineers, marketing personnel and management at manufacturers of fiber optic couplers/splitters, PON/FTTH components/devices, optical fiber, AWGs/optical waveguide and other components, cable assemblies, test/measurement equipment, Fiber optic connectors, mechanical splices splice and installation apparatus
     
  • Design group leaders, engineers, marketing personnel and market planners at major users and potential users of optical communication devices, including passive optical devices and active/transceivers, such as telecommunication transmission, switching and distribution equipment producers, data communications equipment producers, harsh environment, military systems, aircraft and spacecraft electronic equipment producers, optical instrumentation system producers and others
     
  • Other industry experts, including those focused on standards activities, trade associations, and investments.
    The interviews covered issues of technology, R&D support, pricing, contract size, reliability, documentation, installation/maintenance crafts, standards, supplier competition and other topics. 

Selected customers also were interviewed, to obtain their estimates of quantities received and average prices paid, as a crosscheck of selected 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 were obtained.

The analyst then considered customer expectations of near-term growth in their application, plus forecasted economic payback of investment, technology trends and changes in government regulations in each geographical region, to derive estimated growth rates of quantity and price of each product subset in each application. These forecasted growth rates are combined with the estimated baseline data to obtain the long-range forecasts at the lowest detailed level of each product and application.

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

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

In analyzing and forecasting the complexities of the worldwide markets for planar waveguide circuits and related devices, it is essential that the market research team have a good and a deep understanding of the technology and of the industry. ElectroniCast members who participated in this report were qualified.

Note: Market forecast data in this study report refers to consumption (use) for a particular calendar year; therefore, this data is not cumulative data.

Bottom-up Methodology
ElectroniCast forecasts are developed initially at the lowest detail level and then summed to successively higher levels. The background market research focuses on the amount of each type of product used in each application in the base year (last year), and the prices paid at the first transaction from the manufacturer. This forms the base year data. ElectroniCast analysts then forecast the growth rates in component quantity use in device type, along with price trends, based on competitive, economic and technology forecast trends, and apply these to derive long term forecasts at the lowest application (use) levels. The usage growth rate forecasts depend heavily on analysis of overall end user trends toward digital broadband communication equipment usage and economic payback.

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 ElectroniCast 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 "sanity check."
 

1. PLC Splitter Market Forecast Overview

• 1.1. Executive Summary
• 1.2. Fiber Optic Networks
• 1.3. COVID-19 Pandemic Brief

2. PLC Splitter Market Forecast, by Fabrication-Level and Port-Count Configuration

• 2.1. Overview
• 2.2. PLC Splitter - Component Device (compact devices)
• 2.3. PLC Splitter Modules

3. PLC Splitter Market Forecast, by Fabrication-Level, Split Ratio and Application

• 3.1. Overview
• 3.2. Passive Optical Network (PON) - FTTX Networks / Service Providers (Telco/CATV)
• 3.3. Fiber Optic Test/Measurement & Specialty Applications
• 3.4. Private Enterprise Networks
• 3.5. Harsh Environment (Military, Industrial, Other)

4. PLC Splitter Technology

• 4.1. Overview
• 4.2. PLC Splitter - Component Device (tube or compact box)
• 4.3. PLC Splitter Modules

5. Selected Company Profiles

• Accelink Technologies Co., Ltd.
• AC Photonics, Incorporated
• AD-net Technology CO., LTD
• ADTEK (Shenzhen ADTEK Technology Co., Ltd.)
• AFL (subsidiary of Fujikura Limited)
• AiDi Corporation
• Amphenol Telect, Inc.
• Broadex Technologies
• Calix, Incorporated
• ColorChip
• The Coretec Group Inc. (Coretech)
• Corning Incorporated
• Fiber Optic Communications, Inc. (FOCI)
• Fibre Optical Component GmbH (FOC)
• Fiber Cable Solution Technology Co., Ltd (FCST)
• Fiberon Technologies, incorporated
• Fi-ra Photonics Company, Limited
• Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute (Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft)
• FS.COM
• Fujikura Limited
• Furukawa Electric Company Limited
• Gigalight (Shenzhen Gigalight Technology Co., Ltd)
• Go!Foton (NSG)
• Gold Pacific Co., Ltd (CoreCross)
• Gould Fiber Optics
• Haphit Limited
• Hataken Company, Limited
• Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
• Huihong Technologies Limited
• Kaiam Corporation
• Kington Optic Company, Ltd. (Shenzhen)
• KINSOM Technology Limited. . .
• LEAD Fiber Optics Company, Limited (LFO)
• Lumentum Operations LLC (JDSU)
• Melbye Skandinavia (Raycore)
• NeoPhotonics Corporation
• NTT Electronics Corporation (NEL)
• Oplink Communications, Inc. (Molex)
• Opterna
• Optone Technology Limited
• Optotec
• OZ Optics Incorporated
• Photeon Technologies
• Photonic Manufacturing Service Ltd.
• PPI Incorporated
• Prysmian Group
• Reliable Photonics (Shenzhen) Company, Limited
• Rollball International Company, Limited
• SENKO Advanced Components
• Shenzhen Aminite Technology Co. Ltd (Aminite Technology Co. Ltd.)
• Sindi Technologies Co., Ltd.
• Sopto Technologies Co., Ltd (Hongan Group)
• SQS Vláknová optika a.s.
• Sun Telecom Comunication Company Limited
• Sunma International Industry Ltd.
• SYLEX, s.r.o.
• T&S Communications Co., Ltd.
• Tatsuta Electric Wire & Cable Co., Ltd.
• 3M Company - Communication Markets Division (also see Corning)
• TING ESUN Communication Technology Co., Ltd (Shenzhen)
• Vertiv Company
• WOORIRO Optical Telecom Company, Limited
• Yilut Optical Communication Company (Wuhan)
• Zhaoye Optic-Electronic Technology Co. Ltd. (Hangzhou)

6. ElectroniCast Research and Analysis Methodology

7. ElectroniCast Consultants - Market Analysis & Forecast Data Base (Excel Explanation)

List Of Tables

• 1.2.1. Harsh Environment Applications, Components & Devices/Parts
• 2.2.1. PLC Splitter Compact Device Global Forecast, by Region ($Million)
• 2.2.2. PLC Splitter Compact Device Global Forecast, by Region (Quantity/Units)
• 2.2.3. PLC Splitter Compact Device Global Forecast, by Split Configuration ($Million)
• 2.2.4. PLC Splitter Compact Device Global Forecast, by Split Configuration (Quantity/Units)
• 2.2.5. PLC Splitter Compact Device Global Forecast, by Split Configuration (Price, $ Each)
• 2.3.1. PLC Splitter Module Global Forecast, by Region ($Million)
• 2.3.2. PLC Splitter Module Global Forecast, by Region (Quantity/Units)
• 2.3.3. PLC Splitter Module Global Forecast, by Split Configuration ($Million)
• 2.3.4. PLC Splitter Module Global Forecast, by Split Configuration (Quantity/Units)
• 2.3.5. PLC Splitter Module Global Forecast, by Split Configuration (Price, $ Each)
• 3.1.1. PLC Splitter Compact Device Global Forecast, by Application ($Million)
• 3.1.2. PLC Splitter Compact Device Global Forecast, by Application (Quantity/Units)
• 3.1.3. PLC Splitter Module Global Forecast, by Application ($Million)
• 3.1.4. PLC Splitter Module Global Forecast, by Application (Quantity/Units)
• 3.2.1. PLC Splitter Device in FTTx/Telecom/CATV Global Forecast, by Configuration ($Million)
• 3.2.2. PLC Splitter Device in FTTx/Telecom/CATV Global Forecast, by Configuration (Quantity)
• 3.2.3. PLC Splitter Device in FTTx/Telecom/CATV Global Forecast, by Configuration (Price, $)
• 3.2.4. PLC Splitter Module in FTTx/Telecom/CATV Global Forecast, by Configuration ($Million)
• 3.2.5. PLC Splitter Module in FTTx/Telecom/CATV Global Forecast, by Configuration (Quantity)
• 3.2.6. PLC Splitter Module in FTTx/Telecom/CATV Global Forecast, by Configuration (Price, $)
• 3.3.1. PLC Splitter Device in Test/Measurement Global Forecast, by Configuration ($Million)
• 3.3.2. PLC Splitter Device in Test/Measurement Global Forecast, by Configuration (Quantity)
• 3.3.3. PLC Splitter Device in Test/Measurement Global Forecast, by Configuration (Price, $)
• 3.3.4. PLC Splitter Module in Test/Measurement Global Forecast, by Configuration ($Million)
• 3.3.5. PLC Splitter Module in Test/Measurement Global Forecast, by Configuration (Quantity)
• 3.3.6. PLC Splitter Module in Test/Measurement Global Forecast, by Configuration (Price, $)
• 3.4.1. PLC Splitter Device in Private Enterprise Global Forecast, by Configuration ($Million)
• 3.4.2. PLC Splitter Device in Private Enterprise Global Forecast, by Configuration (Quantity)
• 3.4.3. PLC Splitter Device in Private Enterprise Global Forecast, by Configuration (Price, $)
• 3.4.4. PLC Splitter Module in Private Enterprise Global Forecast, by Configuration ($Million)
• 3.4.5. PLC Splitter Module in Private Enterprise Global Forecast, by Configuration (Quantity)
• 3.4.6. PLC Splitter Module in Private Enterprise Global Forecast, by Configuration (Price, $)
• 3.5.1. PLC Splitter Device in Harsh Environment Global Forecast, by Configuration ($Million)
• 3.5.2. PLC Splitter Device in Harsh Environment Global Forecast, by Configuration (Quantity)
• 3.5.3. PLC Splitter Device in Harsh Environment Global Forecast, by Configuration (Price, $)
• 3.5.4. PLC Splitter Module in Harsh Environment Global Forecast, by Configuration ($Million)
• 3.5.5. PLC Splitter Module in Harsh Environment Global Forecast, by Configuration (Quantity)
• 3.5.6. PLC Splitter Module in Harsh Environment Global Forecast, by Configuration (Price, $)
• 5.1. PLC Splitter Manufacturing Product-Line / Features
• 7.1. PLC Splitter Applications ElectroniCast Database Hierarchy
• 7.2. PLC Splitter Split Ratio Configuration ElectroniCast Database Hierarchy

NOTE: SEE EXCEL ELECTRONICAST WORKSHEETS FOR REGIONAL MARKET DATA

List Of Figures

• 1.1.1. PLC Splitter Application Example
• 1.1.2. PLC Splitter Chips (Assorted)
• 1.1.3. PLC Splitter Chips (1x4)
• 1.1.4. Schematic Drawing - PLC Splitter Chip and Other Parts
• 1.1.5. Illustration and Image of PLC Splitter Optical Fiber Interface Assembly
• 1.1.6. 1x32 and 1x8 PLC Splitter Compact Devices
• 1.1.7. Stainless Steel Packaged PLC Splitter Compact Devices
• 1.1.8. PLC Splitter Compact Devices (1x4, 1x8, 1x16, 1x32)
• 1.1.9. PLC Splitter Component-Level Compact Devices Global Forecast, by Region ($Million)
• 1.1.10. Value-Added PLC Splitter Modules (Assorted)
• 1.1.11 PLC Splitter Modules with Connectors (Assorted)
• 1.1.12 PLC Splitter Modules with Connectors
• 1.1.13 PLC Splitter Modules with Connectors
• 1.1.14 PLC Splitter Modules Global Forecast, by Region ($Million)
• 1.2.1. Fiber Optic Network Topology
• 1.2.2. WDM/TDM-PON Technology
• 1.2.3. FTTP PON Architecture
• 1.2.4. HFC Distribution System
• 1.2.5. Data Center Facility, United States
• 1.2.6. High-Bandwidth Applications
• 1.2.7. High-Bandwidth Applications
• 2.1. Mechanical Drawing: 1x2 and 1x64 PLC Compact Splitter Devices
• 2.2.2. Component-Level Compact PLC Splitter Devices (Assorted)
• 2.3.1. 1x16 PLC Splitter Module
• 2.3.2. 1x32 PLC Splitter Module with SC Connectors
• 2.3.3. Mechanical Drawing: 1x32 PLC Splitter Module
• 3.2.1. FTTH GPON: Passive Optical Network
• 3.2.2. Radio Frequency over Glass: HFC
• 3.4.1. Typical Gigabit Enterprise Network Product Deployment
• 3.4.2. Hyperscale Data Center (HDC)
• 4.1.1. Silica Micro-channels on a Chip
• 4.2.1. Single-mode PLC Splitter Compact Device
• 4.2.2. Single-mode PLC Splitter Compact Device
• 4.3.1. PLC Splitter Module
• 4.3.2. Planar Lightwave Circuit (PLC) splitter modules
• 5.1. Fiber Optic Splitter Module
• 5.2. 5.7-inch PLC Splitter Wafer
• 5.3. 1XN PLC Optical Splitter Chips
• 5.4. Small Footprint Optical Component
• 5.5. Small Footprint Optical Component (1x2 TFF MUX/DEMUX)
• 5.6. High-Density Combined Splice/Patchbox
• 5.7. 2 x16 PLC Splitter Module
• 5.8. PLC Splitter Chip Features/Chips
• 5.9. Compact Drop Closure for FTTH Premise
• 5.10. Splitter Module
• 5.11. Splitter Module
• 5.12. PCS Splitter Wafer (6-inch) / Chip
• 5.13. High Grade Polarization Maintaining (PM) PLC Optical Signal Splitter
• 5.14. ABS Box PLC Splitter
• 5.15. Assorted PLC Splitter Products
• 5.16. PLC Splitter Compact Devices
• 5.17. PLC Splitter with attached Optical Fiber
• 5.18. 1x8 and 1x16 PLC Splitter Compact Devices
• 5.19. PLC Splitter Chips
• 5.20. 1x128 PLC Splitter
• 5.21. Planar Lightwave Circuit (PLC) Splitter 1x8 Component with Connectors
• 5.22. Planar Lightwave Circuit (PLC) Splitter Modules
• 5.23. Planar Splitter Wafer
• 6.1.1. ElectroniCast Market Research & Forecasting Methodology

Addendum

10-Year Market Forecast Data Base - Excel Spreadsheets:

ElectroniCast presents sections (tabs) in the Microsoft EXCEL market forecast database:

• Tables - Compact (Compact PLC Splitter Devices)
• Global - Compact
• America - Compact
• EMEA - Compact
• APAC - Compact
• Tables - Module (PLC Splitter Modules/Enclosures)
• Global - Module
• America - Module
• EMEA - Module
• APAC - Module

Note: There are also four (4) "Extra Tables" that are not included in the PDF text file:

• PLC Splitter Compact Devices Global Consumption Market Forecast, by Region (Avg. Selling Price, each, $)
• PLC Splitter Compact Devices Global Consumption Market Forecast, by Application (Avg. Selling Price, each, $)
• PLC Splitter Modules Global Consumption Market Forecast, by Region (Avg. Selling Price, each, $)
• PLC Splitter Modules Global Consumption Market Forecast, by Application (Avg. Selling Price, each, $)

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