Planar Lightwave Circuit (PLC) SplittersGlobal Market Forecast 2019-2029

Abstract
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 2019-2029 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
Component Device (compact)
Modules
Hierarchy of Selected PLC Splitters, by Splitter Configuration
1xN
1×2
1×4
1×8
1×16
1×32
1×64
2xN
2×4
2×8
2×16
2×32
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.
al 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.

Content
1. PLC Splitter Market Forecast Overview
1.1 Executive Summary
1.2 Fiber Optic Networks
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)
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. Definitions: Acronyms, Abbreviations, and General Terms
8. ElectroniCast Consultants - Market Analysis & Forecast Data Base (Excel Explanation)
10-Year Market Forecast Data Base – Excel Spreadsheets: Addendum
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