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Why ElectroniCast Consultants Leads

MATURITY

A base of over a quarter century of forecasting technology application and market trends of
leading-edge photonic and electronic products. No other consultancy compares to ElectroniCast
Consultants in the number of current, in-depth fiber optic component forecast reports.

ADVANCED PHOTONICS

Photonic Integrated Circuit Transceivers (PICs)
Optical Fiber Amplifiers (OFAs)
Optoelectronic Integrated Circuits (OEICs)
Massively Parallel Optical Interconnect (Masspar)
Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser (VCSEL) Transceivers
Optical Crossconnect (OXC) Matrix Switches
Optical Add/Drop Multiplexers (OADMs)
Optical Backplanes (OBPs) and Motherboards
Internal Optical Interconnect

BOTTOM-UP ANALYSIS

The forecasted product is divided into its subsets (and sub-subsets). The significant applications are
identified. For each product subset, in each application, the base year consumed quantity and its
average per-unit price is estimated, based on in-depth interviews of both customers and suppliers.
This is repeated for each succeeding year of the forecasts. Quantity is multiplied to obtain the value
forecasts, at these lowest levels. The quantity and value forecasts are then summed to obtain the
total forecast. All of this bottom-up quantity, price and value data is provided in spreadsheets with
each report.

EXTRAORDINARY DATA BASES

The bottom-up forecast numbers are managed within extremely detailed spreadsheets which
support accurate forecasting of over 20 fiber optic component categories plus end applications
(equipment) and subsidiary piece parts. These forecast spreadsheets, in printout format, on CD, are
provided to each client.

The consumption quantities of various components are related to each other, as well as to the
quantities of consuming equipment and the quantities of supporting parts. This permits
cross-referencing of forecasts, to improve accuracy.

CONSULTANT RELATIONSHIP

Clients have access to forecast report authors and support staff for extended exploration and
clarification. ElectroniCast maintains a continuing consulting relationship with its clients, providing
additional information as needed.

INDEPENDENCE

ElectroniCast is owned by its founder and staff, free from influence by outside ownership. Excellence
in forecasting and client service are the guiding principles.

CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP

ElectroniCast organizes and sponsors several fiber optic component industry conferences,
facilitating interaction among client and ElectroniCast staff with industry leaders in all areas.