Field-Terminated Fusion Splice-On Connector American Region Market Forecast & Analysis 2019-2030
Field-Terminated Fusion Splice-On Connector American Region Market Forecast & Analysis 2019-2030
Abstract
Market research study of the use of field-terminated fiber optic fusion splice on connectors (SOCs), attaching to an end of an optical fiber. Fusion splice on connectors (SOCs) are defined that the fusion splice is made either within the connector body or concealed in the connector immediate strain relief boot.
This report provides the SOC consumption value, quantity and average selling prices in the American region, which consists of North America, as well as Rest of America.
Field terminated fusion splice on connectors are installed for multiple reasons; the following are a few examples: rapid repairs or fist-time installation; limited space situations where pre-terminated fiber cabling may be difficult, such as when the cable assembly needs to pass through small openings such as conduit; splice trays and associated apparatus, as well as storage limitations regarding excess cable slack, which is typical for pre-terminated cable assemblies. Additionally, performance requirements versus mechanical splice options is a major consideration, since fusion splice offers lower insertion loss and better performance, because fusion splice provides a continuous connection between two optical fibers.
The American regional fiber optic connector consumption is driven by a dramatic increase in bandwidth demand beyond the limits of copper. 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 to install connectors. The use of multiple-fiber connectors is also increasing, driven by the need for high fiber-count cable density interconnect applications.
Years of Coverage: 2019-2030 This report provides the SOC consumption value, quantity and average selling prices in the America region, segmented by North America and Rest of America. History data are presented for 2019 and immediate estimates for the year 2020, plus the year-by-year forecast through 2030 for each significant type of field-terminated fusion splice-on connector.
The forecast for each connector type, in turn, is segmented into each selected communication application. Company profiles of selected competitors and related companies are provided. Additionally, competitive market share estimates (2019) for selected manufacturers of field-terminated fusion splice-on connectors are provided.
COVID-19 Because of the impact on production, sales, shipment and implementation caused by the negative effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19), we forecast a slowdown or negative movement in consumption in 2020 and, in some categories, a sluggish recovery.
Connectors and Applications Covered in this Study
The field terminated fusion splice-on fiber optic connector market forecast is built up from specific segments. The two major categories are connectors used with single-mode optical fiber and connectors used with multimode optical fiber, and are further segmented as shown in Table 1.
Table 1 - Product Category List
Single-Mode Fiber Optic Connector
ST Simplex
FC Simplex
SC Simplex
LC Simplex
MPO Multiple Fiber Connector
OTHER
Multimode Fiber Optic Connectors
ST Simplex
FC Simplex
SC Simplex
LC Simplex
MPO Multiple Fiber Connector
OTHER
The market data is detailed by the following functions:
• Consumption (use) Value (US$, Million)
• Quantity/Volume (Connectors by Thousand/Units)
• Average Selling Price (ASP – US$, Each)
Fiber optic fusion splice on connectors (SOC) are used in FTTx networks, cable TV backbone networks, Central Office and Head-End connector replacement, outside plant (OSP) and multiple dwelling units (apartments/condominiums) fiber to the premises (FTTP) cabling, RF-overlay/ infrastructures (5G - next generation cellular and other), and FTTP networks, as well as premises networks (Fiber-to-the-Desk, Other), data center (DC) installation, connector restoration in the field, industrial and specialty applications and other applications. The end applications for the selected fiber optic connectors are itemized in Table 2.
Table 2 - Application Category List
Telecommunications/Multimedia
Cable TV/Multimedia
Premises Networks and Other Non-Specified
Service providers that provide landline telephony are considered in the Telecommunications / Multimedia category, even if they also provide Internet, Cable TV, as well as mobile/cell phone service; service providers that offer mobile/cell phone service (only) are considered in the Telecommunications application category.
Service providers that provide Cable TV and/or Internet and (plus) mobile/cell phone service is considered in the Cable TV/Multimedia application category.
Companies that provide Internet (only) are now considered in the Telecommunications/Multimedia category.
Premises Networks and Other Non-Specified application category includes the premises network category, plus Military / Aerospace Specialty; industrial; medical/science; and other applications/non-specific uses
Field terminated fiber optic fusion Splice On Connectors (SOC) are suitable for rapid repairs or for limited space situations where pre-terminated fiber cabling may be difficult, such as when the cable assembly needs to pass through small openings such as conduit. The connector offers a repeatable alternative termination solution for single-mode or multimode optical fiber.
It is sometimes the case that the required fiber optic connectors cannot be attached to the optical fibers at the factory prior to installation in the field. Also, it is sometimes preferable to deliver the optical fiber (cable) to the customer installation location separately than the connectors since the optical fiber connectors generally have a greater diameter than the respective optical fiber, and may unnecessarily complicate the packaging and shipping of the optical fiber.
Higher port density means higher volumes of cables must be run through ducts, conduits, ceilings, and other. In order to enable pulling these cables safely and easily, it is preferred that at least one of the optical cable ends is un-terminated. Installers are then left to terminate these fibers using the method that gives not only the highest quality termination, but also has the lowest installed cost.
In addition to outside plant (OSP) installations, field terminated fiber optic fusion splice on connectors (SOC) are finding their way into data centers (DC) and other inside plant applications. With these connectors, installers/ technicians can accomplish cable builds with exact lengths, eliminating the short cable and excess cable slack, as well as logistic delays associated with pre-terminated cables. The SOCs provide reliable, permanent, terminations that provide superior performance versus mechanical splice connector types. The connectors also facilitate fast MAC (moves, adds and changes) installation solutions.
Content
1. Executive Summary 1-1
1.1 Overview 1-1
1.2 Fiber Optic Fusion Splicer - Overview 1-39
2. American Region and Sub-Region Market Forecast 2-1
2.1 Application Overview 2-1
2.2 Field Terminated Fusion Splice SC Connectors 2-113
2.3 Field Terminated Fusion Splice LC Connectors 2-119
2.4 Field Terminated Fusion Splice ST Connectors 2-125
2.5 Field Terminated Fusion Splice FC Connectors 2-131
2.6 Field Terminated Fusion Splice MPO Connectors 2-137
2.7 Field Terminated Fusion Splice OTHER Connectors 2-143
3. Competitive Environment 3-1
3.1 Company Profiles: SOC competitors and related companies 3-1
AFL 3-3
Aurora Optics Incorporated 3-12
Belden Incorporated 3-14
Beyondtech Inc. 3-20
Cables Plus USA 3-21
Clearfield, Inc. 3-22
CommScope Inc. 3-26
Corning Incorporated (Corning Cable Systems) 3-28
DAYTAI Network Technologies Co., Ltd. (Hangzhou) 3-31
Diamond SA 3-33
Fiber Cable Solution Technology Co., Ltd (FCST) 3-35
FiberFox Inc. 3-37
Fiber Instruments Sales Inc. (FIS) 3-42
FiberOptic Resale Corp (FORC) 3-46
Fibernet 3-48
Fibertronics, Inc. 3-51
FS.COM Inc. 3-53
Furukawa/Fitel/OFS 3-54
GAO Tek Inc. 3-58
Green Telecom Technology Co., Ltd 3-60
Hefei Xingcheng Communications Co., Ltd 3-63
Hubbell Incorporated 3-64
HUBER+SUHNER 3-66
ILSINTECH (UCL SWIFT CO., LTD.) – America ILSINTECH 3-68
INNO Instrument Incorporated 3-77
Joinwit Optoelectronic Tech. Co., Ltd. (Shanghai) 3-85
Kaishengda Cable Co., Ltd (KSD) (Shenzhen)/(KSD Fiber Cable Manufacturer) 3-86
KeyFibre (KeyQuick System) 3-87
KITCO Fiber Optics - Marmon Aerospace & Defense/Berkshire Hathaway 3-88
Legrand 3-89
LEMO 3-94
Leviton Manufacturing Co., Incorporated 3-96
Molex, LLC (Koch Industries, Inc.) 3-97
Nexans S.A. 3-99
Optical Cable Corp. (OCC) 3-101
OptoSpan 3-102
Panduit Corporation 3-103
Precision Rated Optics (PRO) – (FiberOptics.com Inc.) 3-106
QualitY (Dongguan Qingying Industrial Co., Ltd.) 3-107
Radiall 3-108
Rollball International Company, Ltd. 3-109
Sanwa Denki Kogyo Co., Ltd. - Sanwa Electronics USA Corporation 3-110
SEIKOH GIKEN CO., Ltd. 3-113
SENKO Advanced Components, Inc. 3-115
Siemon (The Siemon Company) 3-117
Sinda Optic Technology Company, Ltd. (Shenzhen) 3-119
Spring Optical Communication Co., Ltd (Shenzhen) 3-120
Sumitomo Electric Lightwave (SEL) 3-121
Sunma International Industry Ltd. (Wuhan Sumna Technology Company, Ltd.) 3-134
Takfly Communications Co., Ltd. (Takfly Industrial Co., Ltd) 3-136
Techwin (China) Industry Co., Ltd. 3-137
Tempo Communications, Inc. (formerly Greenlee Communications) 3-138
3SAE Technologies Inc. 3-143
Tuolima Network Technologies Co., Ltd. (Hangzhou) 3-144
UNIKIT Optical Technologies Co., Ltd (Jiangsu) 3-145
US Conec Ltd. 3-146
YINGDA Photonic Co., Ltd. (Shenzhen) (SHENZHEN YINGDA PHOTONIC CO., LTD.) 3-147
3.2 Market Share Estimates of the Leading SOC Manufacturers 3-149
4. Research Methodology 4-1
5. Definitions - Acronyms, Abbreviations, and General Terms 5-1
6. Market Forecast Data Base – Explanation of Excel File 6-1
6.1 Overview 6-1
6.2 Tutorial 6-3
Market Forecast Data Base – Excel Spreadsheets
Data Figures – PowerPoint Slides
This report provides the SOC consumption value, quantity and average selling prices in the American region, which consists of North America, as well as Rest of America.
Field terminated fusion splice on connectors are installed for multiple reasons; the following are a few examples: rapid repairs or fist-time installation; limited space situations where pre-terminated fiber cabling may be difficult, such as when the cable assembly needs to pass through small openings such as conduit; splice trays and associated apparatus, as well as storage limitations regarding excess cable slack, which is typical for pre-terminated cable assemblies. Additionally, performance requirements versus mechanical splice options is a major consideration, since fusion splice offers lower insertion loss and better performance, because fusion splice provides a continuous connection between two optical fibers.
The American regional fiber optic connector consumption is driven by a dramatic increase in bandwidth demand beyond the limits of copper. 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 to install connectors. The use of multiple-fiber connectors is also increasing, driven by the need for high fiber-count cable density interconnect applications.
Years of Coverage: 2019-2030 This report provides the SOC consumption value, quantity and average selling prices in the America region, segmented by North America and Rest of America. History data are presented for 2019 and immediate estimates for the year 2020, plus the year-by-year forecast through 2030 for each significant type of field-terminated fusion splice-on connector.
The forecast for each connector type, in turn, is segmented into each selected communication application. Company profiles of selected competitors and related companies are provided. Additionally, competitive market share estimates (2019) for selected manufacturers of field-terminated fusion splice-on connectors are provided.
COVID-19 Because of the impact on production, sales, shipment and implementation caused by the negative effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19), we forecast a slowdown or negative movement in consumption in 2020 and, in some categories, a sluggish recovery.
Connectors and Applications Covered in this Study
The field terminated fusion splice-on fiber optic connector market forecast is built up from specific segments. The two major categories are connectors used with single-mode optical fiber and connectors used with multimode optical fiber, and are further segmented as shown in Table 1.
Table 1 - Product Category List
Single-Mode Fiber Optic Connector
ST Simplex
FC Simplex
SC Simplex
LC Simplex
MPO Multiple Fiber Connector
OTHER
Multimode Fiber Optic Connectors
ST Simplex
FC Simplex
SC Simplex
LC Simplex
MPO Multiple Fiber Connector
OTHER
The market data is detailed by the following functions:
• Consumption (use) Value (US$, Million)
• Quantity/Volume (Connectors by Thousand/Units)
• Average Selling Price (ASP – US$, Each)
Fiber optic fusion splice on connectors (SOC) are used in FTTx networks, cable TV backbone networks, Central Office and Head-End connector replacement, outside plant (OSP) and multiple dwelling units (apartments/condominiums) fiber to the premises (FTTP) cabling, RF-overlay/ infrastructures (5G - next generation cellular and other), and FTTP networks, as well as premises networks (Fiber-to-the-Desk, Other), data center (DC) installation, connector restoration in the field, industrial and specialty applications and other applications. The end applications for the selected fiber optic connectors are itemized in Table 2.
Table 2 - Application Category List
Telecommunications/Multimedia
Cable TV/Multimedia
Premises Networks and Other Non-Specified
Service providers that provide landline telephony are considered in the Telecommunications / Multimedia category, even if they also provide Internet, Cable TV, as well as mobile/cell phone service; service providers that offer mobile/cell phone service (only) are considered in the Telecommunications application category.
Service providers that provide Cable TV and/or Internet and (plus) mobile/cell phone service is considered in the Cable TV/Multimedia application category.
Companies that provide Internet (only) are now considered in the Telecommunications/Multimedia category.
Premises Networks and Other Non-Specified application category includes the premises network category, plus Military / Aerospace Specialty; industrial; medical/science; and other applications/non-specific uses
Field terminated fiber optic fusion Splice On Connectors (SOC) are suitable for rapid repairs or for limited space situations where pre-terminated fiber cabling may be difficult, such as when the cable assembly needs to pass through small openings such as conduit. The connector offers a repeatable alternative termination solution for single-mode or multimode optical fiber.
It is sometimes the case that the required fiber optic connectors cannot be attached to the optical fibers at the factory prior to installation in the field. Also, it is sometimes preferable to deliver the optical fiber (cable) to the customer installation location separately than the connectors since the optical fiber connectors generally have a greater diameter than the respective optical fiber, and may unnecessarily complicate the packaging and shipping of the optical fiber.
Higher port density means higher volumes of cables must be run through ducts, conduits, ceilings, and other. In order to enable pulling these cables safely and easily, it is preferred that at least one of the optical cable ends is un-terminated. Installers are then left to terminate these fibers using the method that gives not only the highest quality termination, but also has the lowest installed cost.
In addition to outside plant (OSP) installations, field terminated fiber optic fusion splice on connectors (SOC) are finding their way into data centers (DC) and other inside plant applications. With these connectors, installers/ technicians can accomplish cable builds with exact lengths, eliminating the short cable and excess cable slack, as well as logistic delays associated with pre-terminated cables. The SOCs provide reliable, permanent, terminations that provide superior performance versus mechanical splice connector types. The connectors also facilitate fast MAC (moves, adds and changes) installation solutions.
1.1 Overview 1-1
1.2 Fiber Optic Fusion Splicer - Overview 1-39
2. American Region and Sub-Region Market Forecast 2-1
2.1 Application Overview 2-1
2.2 Field Terminated Fusion Splice SC Connectors 2-113
2.3 Field Terminated Fusion Splice LC Connectors 2-119
2.4 Field Terminated Fusion Splice ST Connectors 2-125
2.5 Field Terminated Fusion Splice FC Connectors 2-131
2.6 Field Terminated Fusion Splice MPO Connectors 2-137
2.7 Field Terminated Fusion Splice OTHER Connectors 2-143
3. Competitive Environment 3-1
3.1 Company Profiles: SOC competitors and related companies 3-1
AFL 3-3
Aurora Optics Incorporated 3-12
Belden Incorporated 3-14
Beyondtech Inc. 3-20
Cables Plus USA 3-21
Clearfield, Inc. 3-22
CommScope Inc. 3-26
Corning Incorporated (Corning Cable Systems) 3-28
DAYTAI Network Technologies Co., Ltd. (Hangzhou) 3-31
Diamond SA 3-33
Fiber Cable Solution Technology Co., Ltd (FCST) 3-35
FiberFox Inc. 3-37
Fiber Instruments Sales Inc. (FIS) 3-42
FiberOptic Resale Corp (FORC) 3-46
Fibernet 3-48
Fibertronics, Inc. 3-51
FS.COM Inc. 3-53
Furukawa/Fitel/OFS 3-54
GAO Tek Inc. 3-58
Green Telecom Technology Co., Ltd 3-60
Hefei Xingcheng Communications Co., Ltd 3-63
Hubbell Incorporated 3-64
HUBER+SUHNER 3-66
ILSINTECH (UCL SWIFT CO., LTD.) – America ILSINTECH 3-68
INNO Instrument Incorporated 3-77
Joinwit Optoelectronic Tech. Co., Ltd. (Shanghai) 3-85
Kaishengda Cable Co., Ltd (KSD) (Shenzhen)/(KSD Fiber Cable Manufacturer) 3-86
KeyFibre (KeyQuick System) 3-87
KITCO Fiber Optics - Marmon Aerospace & Defense/Berkshire Hathaway 3-88
Legrand 3-89
LEMO 3-94
Leviton Manufacturing Co., Incorporated 3-96
Molex, LLC (Koch Industries, Inc.) 3-97
Nexans S.A. 3-99
Optical Cable Corp. (OCC) 3-101
OptoSpan 3-102
Panduit Corporation 3-103
Precision Rated Optics (PRO) – (FiberOptics.com Inc.) 3-106
QualitY (Dongguan Qingying Industrial Co., Ltd.) 3-107
Radiall 3-108
Rollball International Company, Ltd. 3-109
Sanwa Denki Kogyo Co., Ltd. - Sanwa Electronics USA Corporation 3-110
SEIKOH GIKEN CO., Ltd. 3-113
SENKO Advanced Components, Inc. 3-115
Siemon (The Siemon Company) 3-117
Sinda Optic Technology Company, Ltd. (Shenzhen) 3-119
Spring Optical Communication Co., Ltd (Shenzhen) 3-120
Sumitomo Electric Lightwave (SEL) 3-121
Sunma International Industry Ltd. (Wuhan Sumna Technology Company, Ltd.) 3-134
Takfly Communications Co., Ltd. (Takfly Industrial Co., Ltd) 3-136
Techwin (China) Industry Co., Ltd. 3-137
Tempo Communications, Inc. (formerly Greenlee Communications) 3-138
3SAE Technologies Inc. 3-143
Tuolima Network Technologies Co., Ltd. (Hangzhou) 3-144
UNIKIT Optical Technologies Co., Ltd (Jiangsu) 3-145
US Conec Ltd. 3-146
YINGDA Photonic Co., Ltd. (Shenzhen) (SHENZHEN YINGDA PHOTONIC CO., LTD.) 3-147
3.2 Market Share Estimates of the Leading SOC Manufacturers 3-149
4. Research Methodology 4-1
5. Definitions - Acronyms, Abbreviations, and General Terms 5-1
6. Market Forecast Data Base – Explanation of Excel File 6-1
6.1 Overview 6-1
6.2 Tutorial 6-3
Market Forecast Data Base – Excel Spreadsheets
Data Figures – PowerPoint Slides
Aurora Optics Incorporated 3-12
Belden Incorporated 3-14
Beyondtech Inc. 3-20
Cables Plus USA 3-21
Clearfield, Inc. 3-22
CommScope Inc. 3-26
Corning Incorporated (Corning Cable Systems) 3-28
DAYTAI Network Technologies Co., Ltd. (Hangzhou) 3-31
Diamond SA 3-33
Fiber Cable Solution Technology Co., Ltd (FCST) 3-35
FiberFox Inc. 3-37
Fiber Instruments Sales Inc. (FIS) 3-42
FiberOptic Resale Corp (FORC) 3-46
Fibernet 3-48
Fibertronics, Inc. 3-51
FS.COM Inc. 3-53
Furukawa/Fitel/OFS 3-54
GAO Tek Inc. 3-58
Green Telecom Technology Co., Ltd 3-60
Hefei Xingcheng Communications Co., Ltd 3-63
Hubbell Incorporated 3-64
HUBER+SUHNER 3-66
ILSINTECH (UCL SWIFT CO., LTD.) – America ILSINTECH 3-68
INNO Instrument Incorporated 3-77
Joinwit Optoelectronic Tech. Co., Ltd. (Shanghai) 3-85
Kaishengda Cable Co., Ltd (KSD) (Shenzhen)/(KSD Fiber Cable Manufacturer) 3-86
KeyFibre (KeyQuick System) 3-87
KITCO Fiber Optics - Marmon Aerospace & Defense/Berkshire Hathaway 3-88
Legrand 3-89
LEMO 3-94
Leviton Manufacturing Co., Incorporated 3-96
Molex, LLC (Koch Industries, Inc.) 3-97
Nexans S.A. 3-99
Optical Cable Corp. (OCC) 3-101
OptoSpan 3-102
Panduit Corporation 3-103
Precision Rated Optics (PRO) – (FiberOptics.com Inc.) 3-106
QualitY (Dongguan Qingying Industrial Co., Ltd.) 3-107
Radiall 3-108
Rollball International Company, Ltd. 3-109
Sanwa Denki Kogyo Co., Ltd. - Sanwa Electronics USA Corporation 3-110
SEIKOH GIKEN CO., Ltd. 3-113
SENKO Advanced Components, Inc. 3-115
Siemon (The Siemon Company) 3-117
Sinda Optic Technology Company, Ltd. (Shenzhen) 3-119
Spring Optical Communication Co., Ltd (Shenzhen) 3-120
Sumitomo Electric Lightwave (SEL) 3-121
Sunma International Industry Ltd. (Wuhan Sumna Technology Company, Ltd.) 3-134
Takfly Communications Co., Ltd. (Takfly Industrial Co., Ltd) 3-136
Techwin (China) Industry Co., Ltd. 3-137
Tempo Communications, Inc. (formerly Greenlee Communications) 3-138
3SAE Technologies Inc. 3-143
Tuolima Network Technologies Co., Ltd. (Hangzhou) 3-144
UNIKIT Optical Technologies Co., Ltd (Jiangsu) 3-145
US Conec Ltd. 3-146
YINGDA Photonic Co., Ltd. (Shenzhen) (SHENZHEN YINGDA PHOTONIC CO., LTD.) 3-147
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