Free Space Optics Communication Commercial Stationary Terrestrial Applications Global Market Forecast 2020-2030
Free Space Optics Communication Commercial Stationary Terrestrial Applications Global Market Forecast 2020-2030
Abstract
Free Space Optics Communication Commercial Stationary Terrestrial Applications Market:10-Year Market Forecast
Free Space Optics (FSO) is a line-of-sight (LOS) technology that uses directed LEDs or Laser emitters, which provide optical bandwidth Transmitters and Receivers to link voice, video, and data intelligent transfer. A single FSO link product often may incorporate multiple transmitters along with receiver/s to ensure adequate performance, in case of interference.
As the cost and other obstacles of deploying fiber optic cables or copper-based cables continue to increase, the product and deployment opportunities for FSO as well as other wireless communication link solutions improve. Communication managers face the timely delays and cost comparison of utilizing a telecommunication leased-line versus the implementation of a Free Space Optics (FSO) system, the flexibility of the FSO product-area may present an attractive communication link alternative.
Data throughput (transfer) rates are continuing to push up into the multi-gigabit region and optical communication use is increasing; therefore, the emphasis on low-cost, quickly deployed system solutions is encouraging to the FSO prospects.
This report provides the ElectroniCast market consumption forecast of outdoor transmitter/receiver pairs used in terrestrial outdoor fixed-location (stationary) FSO commercial links; therefore, government-based Defense/Homeland Security or aircraft/spacecraft, space or Earth-to-Space use, as well as Inside-the-building links, are not included.
FSO devices, which are placed at a window inside of a building, but directed outside, for outdoor links, are included in the forecast. Only the FSO Function of FSO/RF Hybrid Products is included in market data.
The market data in this report does not include all of the other parts that compose of the entire FSO system equipment, such as the mounting brackets, external mux/demux, drivers, switches, amplifiers, wire/connectors, installation/service, etc. FSO communication links require at least two separate transmitter/receiver pair units; for example – one T/R pair unit at point ¨A¨ and another T/R pair unit at point ¨B¨.
The analysis and forecast are presented for FSO Transmitter/Receiver (pair) link devices, segmented by distance and data-rate throughput. The forecast for each selected FSO link device, in turn, is segmented by geographic region:
America (North America, Central and South America)
EMEA (Europe, Middle Eastern countries, plus Africa)
APAC (Asia Pacific)
The market forecast data are segmented by the following functions:
Consumption Value (US$, million)
Quantity (number/units)
Average Selling Prices (ASP $, T/R Pair)
Market Data Category List by Distance/Meters and by Throughput/Mbps
1000 Meters (1 km) or Less
1 Gbps or Lower
Higher Than 1 Gbps
More Than 1000 Meters (1 km)
1 Gbps or Lower
Higher Than 1 Gbps
Research Methodology
Market analysis and technology 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 create a set of preconceived notions that can lead to serious mistakes. ElectroniCast, instead, looks to the basic driving forces. The future market for a particular type of optical wireless product category depends on a number of factors, including:
User equipment demand (telecommunication, data network, military/ aerospace and instrumentation) for optoelectronics (receivers, transmitters, transceivers), passive optical components (couplers/splitters, isolators, DWDM components and others (connectors and of cable).
The continuing trend of digital machines to higher speed and complexity, with increasing performance/cost ratio, driving an economics-based expansion of their use.
Displacement of previous transmission technologies, such as copper lines and microwave, by fiber optics, based on economic advantage and technology advancement.
Possible displacement of these transmission technologies by other solutions, such as wireless/cellular and digital direct broadcast satellite (DBS and VSAT).
Installation costs of wireless and wire-line networks or links.
Costs relative to licensing and Right-of-Way concerns
Shifts in the types and technologies of fiber optic/photonic components deployed, including discrete optoelectronics evolving to hybrid, evolving in turn to monolithic, and in their end applications.
Trends in world economies, regional economies and government policies.
INFORMATION BASE
This study is based on analysis of information obtained continually over the past several years, but updated through mid-November 2021. During this period, ElectroniCast analysts performed primary research interviews with authoritative and representative individuals in the fiber optics industry plus telecommunications, datacom, military/ aerospace and other communication industries, instrumentation/laboratory – R&D and factory/manufacturing, from the standpoint of both suppliers and users of communication link products. The interviews were conducted principally with:
-Engineers, marketing personnel and management at manufacturers of free space optics (FSO) system equipment, components and support equipment, as well as laser diodes and photodiodes, application-specific ICs, packages and cables, substrate materials, optical waveguide and other components used in the fabrication of optoelectronic transceivers, cable assemblies and installation apparatus
-Design group leaders, engineers, marketing personnel and market planners at major users and potential users of cable, cable assemblies, connectors, installation apparatus, passive devices and transceivers, such as telecommunication transmission, switching and distribution equipment producers, data communications equipment producers (switches, hubs, routers), computer and workstation producers, weapon system, 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.
Customers also were 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 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.
Coronavirus Adjustment - Explanation November, 2021 – The coronavirus pandemic remains a concern throughout the world. In most countries, “non-essential” businesses have begun to open, employment was affected by quarantine of the public. Over the recent months most governments continue to eased the quarantine status. Depending on political, economic, health and several other consideration factors, some restrictions could be extended or reinstated 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 forecast a sluggish recovery for one or more years.
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 regional markets for optical wireless products, 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.
Content
1.Introduction
Free Space Optics: Market Forecast by Region
Free Space Optics: Market Forecast by Link Length
Free Space Optics: Market Forecast by Data-Rate and Distance
Line of Sight Challenges
Hybrid FSO/RF Link
Common Use of Free Space Optic Links
Market Acceptance of Free Space Optics
Mobile Telecommunications Fronthaul and Backhaul
Alternative Technical Redundancy
Emitter Choices
Pros/Cons of FSO Implementation
FSO Architectures (Point-to-Point, Mesh, Point-to-Multi-Point)
Free-Space Optics Link Examples
Enterprise Networks
High Speed Networks
Internet Backbone Driving Factors
Technology Life Cycle
2.Profiles of Selected FSO Companies/Brands - Introduction
Anova Financial Networks (Celeras LTS)
BridgeComm, Inc.
Cailabs
Communication by Light (CBL)
EC System International
Electro Optic Systems Holdings Limited (EOS) / Collinear Networks, Inc.
fSONA Networks Corporation
Harris Corporation / L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (TALON)
JV-Labs.EU s.r.o. (RedStar)
Koruza – IRNAS – Fabrikor
Laser Light Communications, LLC / Edge Micro
LaserOptronics and AIRLINX Communications, Inc.
Mostcom (ARTOLINK) and Ryazan State Instrument-Making Enterprise (RSIE)
Optical Wireless Broadband (OWB) and CJ Communications (CJ COM)
TrellisWare Technologies, Inc
Wireless Excellence (CableFree)
Competitive Market Share Estimates (2020) – Selected Leading Companies
3.Research Methodology Explanation
Coronavirus Adjustment Explanation
4.Global Summary and Regional Market Forecast (Excel Worksheet Format)
Global Market Forecast: Average Selling Price; Quantity/Units; Consumption Value (2020-30)
America Market Forecast: Average Selling Price; Quantity/Units; Consumption Value (2020-30)
EMEA Market Forecast: Average Selling Price; Quantity/Units; Consumption Value (2020-30)
APAC Market Forecast: Average Selling Price; Quantity/Units; Consumption Value (2020-30)
List of Tables
1.Market Data Category List by Distance/Meters and by Throughput/Mbps
2.FSO Links in Non-Military/Aerospace Global Market Forecast, By Region ($ Million)
3.FSO Links in Non-Military/Aerospace Global Market Forecast, By Distance ($ Million)
4.FSO Links in Non-Military/Aerospace Global Market Forecast, By Distance (Quantity)
5.FSO 500 Meters or Less (Non-Military/Aerospace) Forecast, By Data-Rate
6.FSO More Than 500 Meters (Non-Military/Aerospace) Forecast, By Data-Rate
7.Common Use of Free Space Optic Links
8.Free Space Optic Solutions: Pros and Cons
9.Migration or Upgrade Scenarios to Gigabit Ethernet
10.Free Space Optics Products (Features)
11.Product Offering with Specifications
12.Competitive Market Share (%) Estimates – Selected Leading Companies (2020)
13.Global Market Forecast: Average Selling Price; Quantity/Units; Consumption Value (2020-30)
14.America Market Forecast: Average Selling Price; Quantity/Units; Consumption Value (2020-30)
15.EMEA Market Forecast: Average Selling Price; Quantity/Units; Consumption Value (2020-30)
16.APAC Market Forecast: Average Selling Price; Quantity/Units; Consumption Value (2020-30)
List of Figures
1.Free Space Optics (FSO) – How it Works
2.Hybrid FSO/RF Link
3.FSO Architectures
4.FSO Deployment Example
5.Evolution of Research Emphasis During Technology Life Cycle
6.Laser Transport System
7.Millimeter Wave and Free Space Optics Frequency System
8.Coherent Beam Combiner
9.Free Space Optics (1,000 Mbit/s)
10.Free Space Optics (2,048 Mbit/s)
11.Free Space Optics 10 Gigabits
12.Free Space Optics 10 Gigabits – Installed on Telecommunications Tower
13.(FSO) Technology (Side View)
14.(FSO) Technology (Front View)
15.FSO Installed on Rooftop
16.Tactical Line-of-Sight Optical Communications Network
17.Free Space Optics
18.Free Space Optics
19.Free Space Optics - Installation
20.All Optical Space-to-Earth Data Distribution
21.FSO Transmit/Receive Unit Components
22.FSO Unit
23.FSO Modem
24.FSO Modem Performance Illustration
25.Free Space Optics - FSO
ElectroniCast - Market Research & Forecasting Methodology
Free Space Optics Communication Commercial Stationary Terrestrial Applications Market:10-Year Market Forecast
Free Space Optics (FSO) is a line-of-sight (LOS) technology that uses directed LEDs or Laser emitters, which provide optical bandwidth Transmitters and Receivers to link voice, video, and data intelligent transfer. A single FSO link product often may incorporate multiple transmitters along with receiver/s to ensure adequate performance, in case of interference.
As the cost and other obstacles of deploying fiber optic cables or copper-based cables continue to increase, the product and deployment opportunities for FSO as well as other wireless communication link solutions improve. Communication managers face the timely delays and cost comparison of utilizing a telecommunication leased-line versus the implementation of a Free Space Optics (FSO) system, the flexibility of the FSO product-area may present an attractive communication link alternative.
Data throughput (transfer) rates are continuing to push up into the multi-gigabit region and optical communication use is increasing; therefore, the emphasis on low-cost, quickly deployed system solutions is encouraging to the FSO prospects.
This report provides the ElectroniCast market consumption forecast of outdoor transmitter/receiver pairs used in terrestrial outdoor fixed-location (stationary) FSO commercial links; therefore, government-based Defense/Homeland Security or aircraft/spacecraft, space or Earth-to-Space use, as well as Inside-the-building links, are not included.
FSO devices, which are placed at a window inside of a building, but directed outside, for outdoor links, are included in the forecast. Only the FSO Function of FSO/RF Hybrid Products is included in market data.
The market data in this report does not include all of the other parts that compose of the entire FSO system equipment, such as the mounting brackets, external mux/demux, drivers, switches, amplifiers, wire/connectors, installation/service, etc. FSO communication links require at least two separate transmitter/receiver pair units; for example – one T/R pair unit at point ¨A¨ and another T/R pair unit at point ¨B¨.
The analysis and forecast are presented for FSO Transmitter/Receiver (pair) link devices, segmented by distance and data-rate throughput. The forecast for each selected FSO link device, in turn, is segmented by geographic region:
America (North America, Central and South America)
EMEA (Europe, Middle Eastern countries, plus Africa)
APAC (Asia Pacific)
The market forecast data are segmented by the following functions:
Consumption Value (US$, million)
Quantity (number/units)
Average Selling Prices (ASP $, T/R Pair)
Market Data Category List by Distance/Meters and by Throughput/Mbps
1000 Meters (1 km) or Less
1 Gbps or Lower
Higher Than 1 Gbps
More Than 1000 Meters (1 km)
1 Gbps or Lower
Higher Than 1 Gbps
Research Methodology
Market analysis and technology 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 create a set of preconceived notions that can lead to serious mistakes. ElectroniCast, instead, looks to the basic driving forces. The future market for a particular type of optical wireless product category depends on a number of factors, including:
User equipment demand (telecommunication, data network, military/ aerospace and instrumentation) for optoelectronics (receivers, transmitters, transceivers), passive optical components (couplers/splitters, isolators, DWDM components and others (connectors and of cable).
The continuing trend of digital machines to higher speed and complexity, with increasing performance/cost ratio, driving an economics-based expansion of their use.
Displacement of previous transmission technologies, such as copper lines and microwave, by fiber optics, based on economic advantage and technology advancement.
Possible displacement of these transmission technologies by other solutions, such as wireless/cellular and digital direct broadcast satellite (DBS and VSAT).
Installation costs of wireless and wire-line networks or links.
Costs relative to licensing and Right-of-Way concerns
Shifts in the types and technologies of fiber optic/photonic components deployed, including discrete optoelectronics evolving to hybrid, evolving in turn to monolithic, and in their end applications.
Trends in world economies, regional economies and government policies.
INFORMATION BASE
This study is based on analysis of information obtained continually over the past several years, but updated through mid-November 2021. During this period, ElectroniCast analysts performed primary research interviews with authoritative and representative individuals in the fiber optics industry plus telecommunications, datacom, military/ aerospace and other communication industries, instrumentation/laboratory – R&D and factory/manufacturing, from the standpoint of both suppliers and users of communication link products. The interviews were conducted principally with:
-Engineers, marketing personnel and management at manufacturers of free space optics (FSO) system equipment, components and support equipment, as well as laser diodes and photodiodes, application-specific ICs, packages and cables, substrate materials, optical waveguide and other components used in the fabrication of optoelectronic transceivers, cable assemblies and installation apparatus
-Design group leaders, engineers, marketing personnel and market planners at major users and potential users of cable, cable assemblies, connectors, installation apparatus, passive devices and transceivers, such as telecommunication transmission, switching and distribution equipment producers, data communications equipment producers (switches, hubs, routers), computer and workstation producers, weapon system, 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.
Customers also were 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 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.
Coronavirus Adjustment - Explanation November, 2021 – The coronavirus pandemic remains a concern throughout the world. In most countries, “non-essential” businesses have begun to open, employment was affected by quarantine of the public. Over the recent months most governments continue to eased the quarantine status. Depending on political, economic, health and several other consideration factors, some restrictions could be extended or reinstated 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 forecast a sluggish recovery for one or more years.
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 regional markets for optical wireless products, 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.
1.Introduction
Free Space Optics: Market Forecast by Region
Free Space Optics: Market Forecast by Link Length
Free Space Optics: Market Forecast by Data-Rate and Distance
Line of Sight Challenges
Hybrid FSO/RF Link
Common Use of Free Space Optic Links
Market Acceptance of Free Space Optics
Mobile Telecommunications Fronthaul and Backhaul
Alternative Technical Redundancy
Emitter Choices
Pros/Cons of FSO Implementation
FSO Architectures (Point-to-Point, Mesh, Point-to-Multi-Point)
Free-Space Optics Link Examples
Enterprise Networks
High Speed Networks
Internet Backbone Driving Factors
Technology Life Cycle
2.Profiles of Selected FSO Companies/Brands - Introduction
Anova Financial Networks (Celeras LTS)
BridgeComm, Inc.
Cailabs
Communication by Light (CBL)
EC System International
Electro Optic Systems Holdings Limited (EOS) / Collinear Networks, Inc.
fSONA Networks Corporation
Harris Corporation / L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (TALON)
JV-Labs.EU s.r.o. (RedStar)
Koruza – IRNAS – Fabrikor
Laser Light Communications, LLC / Edge Micro
LaserOptronics and AIRLINX Communications, Inc.
Mostcom (ARTOLINK) and Ryazan State Instrument-Making Enterprise (RSIE)
Optical Wireless Broadband (OWB) and CJ Communications (CJ COM)
TrellisWare Technologies, Inc
Wireless Excellence (CableFree)
Competitive Market Share Estimates (2020) – Selected Leading Companies
3.Research Methodology Explanation
Coronavirus Adjustment Explanation
4.Global Summary and Regional Market Forecast (Excel Worksheet Format)
Global Market Forecast: Average Selling Price; Quantity/Units; Consumption Value (2020-30)
America Market Forecast: Average Selling Price; Quantity/Units; Consumption Value (2020-30)
EMEA Market Forecast: Average Selling Price; Quantity/Units; Consumption Value (2020-30)
APAC Market Forecast: Average Selling Price; Quantity/Units; Consumption Value (2020-30)
List of Tables
1.Market Data Category List by Distance/Meters and by Throughput/Mbps
2.FSO Links in Non-Military/Aerospace Global Market Forecast, By Region ($ Million)
3.FSO Links in Non-Military/Aerospace Global Market Forecast, By Distance ($ Million)
4.FSO Links in Non-Military/Aerospace Global Market Forecast, By Distance (Quantity)
5.FSO 500 Meters or Less (Non-Military/Aerospace) Forecast, By Data-Rate
6.FSO More Than 500 Meters (Non-Military/Aerospace) Forecast, By Data-Rate
7.Common Use of Free Space Optic Links
8.Free Space Optic Solutions: Pros and Cons
9.Migration or Upgrade Scenarios to Gigabit Ethernet
10.Free Space Optics Products (Features)
11.Product Offering with Specifications
12.Competitive Market Share (%) Estimates – Selected Leading Companies (2020)
13.Global Market Forecast: Average Selling Price; Quantity/Units; Consumption Value (2020-30)
14.America Market Forecast: Average Selling Price; Quantity/Units; Consumption Value (2020-30)
15.EMEA Market Forecast: Average Selling Price; Quantity/Units; Consumption Value (2020-30)
16.APAC Market Forecast: Average Selling Price; Quantity/Units; Consumption Value (2020-30)
List of Figures
1.Free Space Optics (FSO) – How it Works
2.Hybrid FSO/RF Link
3.FSO Architectures
4.FSO Deployment Example
5.Evolution of Research Emphasis During Technology Life Cycle
6.Laser Transport System
7.Millimeter Wave and Free Space Optics Frequency System
8.Coherent Beam Combiner
9.Free Space Optics (1,000 Mbit/s)
10.Free Space Optics (2,048 Mbit/s)
11.Free Space Optics 10 Gigabits
12.Free Space Optics 10 Gigabits – Installed on Telecommunications Tower
13.(FSO) Technology (Side View)
14.(FSO) Technology (Front View)
15.FSO Installed on Rooftop
16.Tactical Line-of-Sight Optical Communications Network
17.Free Space Optics
18.Free Space Optics
19.Free Space Optics - Installation
20.All Optical Space-to-Earth Data Distribution
21.FSO Transmit/Receive Unit Components
22.FSO Unit
23.FSO Modem
24.FSO Modem Performance Illustration
25.Free Space Optics - FSO
ElectroniCast - Market Research & Forecasting Methodology
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