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MULTI-CLIENT GLOBAL MARKET FORECASTS

For detailed information on this or other market research services provided by ElectroniCast, please contact
Theresa Hosking, Marketing/Sales (thosking@electronicastconsultants.com) 707/275-9397

ElectroniCast Consultants (www.electronicastconsultants.com) specializes in forecasting trends in
communication networks and in the products used in those networks. This includes technology forecasting,
markets and applications forecasting, strategic planning and consulting. Electronicast Consultants, as a
technology-based independent forecasting firm, serves industrial companies, trade associations, government
agencies, communication and data network companies and the financial community. Reduction of the risk of
major investment decisions is the main benefit provided.

ElectroniCast Consultants’ goal is to understand the challenges and opportunities facing clients and to provide
timely, accurate information for strategic planning.

List of Multi-Client Market & Technology Forecast Studies

Released in 2011

OPTICAL COMMUNICATION

Filter-Based Chromatic Dispersion Compensator Modules (DCMs)

Fiber Optic Fusion Splice

External Optical Modulators

Fiber Optic Collimators

Fiber Optic Sensors

Optical Isolators

Fiber Optic Circulators

Planar Waveguide Circuit (PLC) Splitters

Free Space Optics (Optical Wireless)

Fiber Optic Sensors

Fiber Optic Connectors/Mechanical Splices

Private Datacom Media Converter

LED and/or ILLUMINATION
See our LED-Blog: http://electronicast-led.blogspot.com/

High Brightness (HB) LEDs

LEDs in Signage and Professional Displays

DMX-512 Controllers

Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLED) General Lighting

India LED Lighting
European LED Lighting
United States LED Lighting
Asian LED Lighting

HB LED Driver ICs

LEDs in Night Vision (NVIS) Compatible Lighting

LED Lighting for Public Transit Vehicles

LEDs in Medical and Biophotonic Devices

LEDs in Solid-State Lighting/General Lighting

General Lighting Solid State Lighting LED Lamp Consumption In Australia

LED Lighting in Broadcast, Video and Motion Pictures

LED Linear Tube Lamps

MICROWAVE COMMUNICATION

USA –Video Microwave Link Equipment Used in Electronic Broadcast News Gathering/Outside Broadcast

Lithium-Ion Capacitors (LICs) Used in Solar Power Generation

SINGLE-CLIENT CUSTOM MARKET RESEARCH
For data/research not available in our off-the-shelf multiclient market forecast publications, please consider a
custom research project.

DELIVERABLE: Forecasts and excel databases are sent electronically to the client.
Additional shipping and handling fee of $200 for CD Rom and $400 for bound, hard copy book.

FIBER OPTICS

PLANAR LIGHTWAVE CIRCUIT (PLC) SPLITTER
Published: October 2011   Fee:US $4800. Text Pages: 412
Also Includes Excel worksheets and PowerPoint Slides and Fiber Optic Industry Monthly Review (12-issues)

This is the 2010-2015 quantitative ElectroniCast analysis and forecast of global market consumption of planar
lightwave circuit (PLC) splitters used in optical 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. This report also quantifies the PLC splitter chip used in PLC splitter devices, as
well as integrated with other PLC chips/functions to fabricate other devices or modules.

PHOTONIC SWITCH AND MATRIX
Published: April 2008   Fee: $7,200

The global market consumption and technology trends of photonic switch matrix systems and conventional
photonic switches.

HARSH ENVIRONMENT FIBER OPTIC (HEFO) COMPONENTS AND
RELATED DEVICES & PARTS
Published March 2010   Fee: $9,800

This is the forecast of the global consumption and technology trends of fiber optic components, and their
supporting devices and parts, which are designed to operate in harsh environments, beyond the environment
of commercial telecom and datacom (premise) installations.

FIBER OPTIC CONNECTOR & MECHANICAL SPLICE
Published: Octo ber 2011    Fee: $4800     Text Pages: 327 – PDF
Excel File:   Extensive market forecast database spreadsheets
PowerPoint File:   Data Figures
Also Includes:   12-issues of the Fiber Optic Industry Monthly review

This report provides the Consumption Value (US$, million), Quantity (number/units), and Average Selling Prices
(ASP $, each). The value is determined by multiplying the number of units by the average selling price. The
ASPs are based on the price of the connector/splice at the initial factory level. This 2010-2015 market forecast
is presented for each significant fiber optic connector and mechanical splice used in selected communication
applications. The market data 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)

FIBER OPTIC FUSION SPLICER
Published: July 2011    Fee: $4 ,800

This 2011-2015 forecast of North American, European, Asia Pacific (APAC) and Rest of the World consumption
is presented for each significant type of fiber optic fusion splicer. The forecast for each fusion splicer type, in
turn, is segmented into each major application. The information is presented in easy-to-follow illustrations and
text. A global summary also is provided. Also includes Excel worksheets and PowerPoint Slides and Journal:
Fiber Optic Industry Monthly Review (12-issues)

FIBER OPTIC ISOLATOR
Published: Published April 2011 Fee: $4,200

US $4200 PDF by E-mail

This is the ElectroniCast global forecast of consumption of free-space and in-line (fiber-to-fiber) optical
isolators used in communication and specialty applications.

FIBER OPTIC ATTENUATOR
Published: Feb. 2009           Fee: $7,200

In this study, the Global optical attenuator market is divided into the following segments: 1) Panel Mount, Fixed;
2) Jumper Assembly, Fixed; and 3) variable (VOAs) [Manual; Electronically-controlled (mechanical, solid-state)].
A detailed, quantitative analysis of the use of each significant type of optical attenuator and a ten-year forecast
of their use in each application are provided.

EXTERNAL OPTICAL MODULATORS USED IN COMMERCIAL
COMMUNICATION LINKS
Published: April 2011    Fee: $4,800

This is the ElectroniCast global market forecast of consumption of external optical modulators, which are
deployed/used by Telecommunication and related commercial service providers in transmission links.
In this report, the optical modulator market is presented in segments:

•        Electro-Absorption (EA) Type
•        Electro-Optical (E-O) Type

The data presented in this report details optical modulator use by the following:

•        2.5-Gbps
•        10-Gbps
•        40-Gbps
•        “Other” data transfer rates

FIBER OPTIC CIRCULATORS
Published: April 2011   Fee: $4,200/4800/5400

US $4200 PDF by E-mail (Single user license)

•        US $4,800 PDF by E-mail (Site license

•        US $5,400 PDF by E-mail (Global license

The deployment of optical fiber in the metro/access, the continuing demand for upgrading networks to
accommodate rapidly increasing bandwidth requirements, plus the need for additional monitoring and testing
of the optical fiber networks will drive the steady consumption of fiber optic circulators (component-level
optical circulators).

FIBER OPTIC SENSORS
Published: August 2011    Fee: $6,800.   Pages: 479-PDF

This is the 2010-2015 market forecast of global consumption of Fiber Optic Sensors. Fiber optic sensors use
optical fiber either as the sensing element ("intrinsic sensors"), or as a means of relaying signals from a
remote sensor to the electronics that process the signals ("extrinsic sensors").

SEMICONDUCTOR OPTICAL AMPLIFIER
Published: October 2008   Fee: $7,200

The market forecast data is presented for each semiconductor optical amplifier, segmented by discrete chip
packages versus integrated chip packaged (monolithic multidiode) devices, segmented by wavelength bands.

PHOTONIC INTEGRATED EDGE EMITTING LASER DIODE (EELD)
BASED TRANSMITTERS
Published: May 2008 Fee: $1 2,000

A ground-breaking market forecast and analysis with over 800 database spreadsheet pages of the global
market consumption and technology trends of hybrid and monolithic integrated edge emitter laser diode
transceivers.

VERTICAL CAVITY SURFACE EMITTING LASER (VCSEL)
TRANSMITTERS
Published: June, 2008    Fee: $12,000

ElectroniCast offers a year-by-year, five-year forecast of VCSEL-based transceiver consumption value ($,
Million), Quantity/volume, Average Price per unit (ASP), segment by the following:

Region
America
Europe
Japan-Pacific Rim
Global Summary

Data Rate622 Mbps, 1,0625, 1.25 Gbps
2.5, 3.125 & 5 Gbps
10 Gbps & Faster

Application
Ethernet
SONET/SDH
Intra-System Links
Fibre Channel/Storage Area Networks (SANs)
Military/Aerospace Equipment

Wavelength
850 nm Window
1300 nm Window

Package-Type
Serial (Single-VCSEL Duplex) vs. Parallel (Array) Transceivers

FIBER OPTIC COLLIMATOR LENS ASSEMBLIES
Published: May 2011    Fee: $4800

This is the ElectroniCast Global Forecast of consumption forecast of collimating lens assemblies in
commercial optical communication passive and active/integrated (hybrid) components.

F ILTER-BASED CHROMATIC DISPERSION COMPENSATOR MODULES
(DCMs)
Published: January, 2011     Fee: $4,200 Single User License

US $4800 PDF by E-mail (Site license)

US $5400 PDF by E-mail (Global license)

This report presents ElectroniCast’s 2010-2015 market review and forecast of the consumption (value,
quantity and average prices) of fiber optic chromatic dispersion compensators filter modules in optical
communication networking; also forecast data of the worldwide consumption value of EDCs, DCF and DCMs is
provided. Currently, these packaged filter devices (modules) are typically comprised having FBGs (Fiber Bragg
Gratings) or etalon-based elements.

DENSE WAVELENGTH DIVISION MULTIPLEXING (DWDM), CWDM &
Conventional DWDM FILTER MODULES
Published: May 2008    Fee: $8,995

This ElectroniCast report presents the findings of our study of the global market for dense wavelength division
multiplexing (DWDM), coarse wavelength division multiplexing (CWDM) and conventional wavelength division
multiplexing (including wideband WDM or WWDM) filter components / modules.

FREE SPACE OPTICS (OPTICAL WIRELESS)
Published: January 26, 2012 Fee: $1,200
Pages (PDF Format): 41
Plus: Market Forecast Worksheet (EXCEL)

This ElectroniCast Executive White Paper provides an analysis and market consumption forecast of
transmitter/receiver links used in non-military/aerospace stationary free space optical communication links.

PLANAR WAVEGUIDE CIRCUIT MODULES
Published February 2012   Fee: $4,200 Number of Pages: 404-pages
Also Included:   Excel Worksheets and PowerPoint Figures

This report, by ElectroniCast Consultants provides a detailed market and technology analysis of planar
waveguide circuit modules used in optical communication applications.

LEDs and/or ILLUMINATION
LED Lighting in Broadcast, Video & Motion Pictures (USA)
Published: April 2011    Fee: $4,800

•        US $4,800 PDF by E-mail

This is the ElectroniCast 2010-2017 forecast of the use of light emitting diode (LED) production lighting devices
in broadcast TV, motion pictures and videography in the United States (professional use – only).

SOLID-STATE LIGHTING (SSL) ILLUMINATION INCORPORATING LEDs
Published: June 2009    Fee: $3,800

This report by ElectroniCast Consultants provides the research findings of our study of the 2008 worldwide
consumption of packaged single and multiple-chip packaged (single-bulb and multiple-chip/bulb single
package) Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), used in solid-state lighting (SSL) Illumination devices. This report also
provides ElectroniCast’s global consumption value ($%, Million) market forecast covering the year 2009-2013.

HIGH BRIGHTNESS LEDs
Publish Date: January 13, 2012 Text Pages: 887
Also Included: Excel worksheets and Data Tables Fee: $4,200

This is the ElectroniCast forecast of global market consumption of packaged high brightness light emitting
diodes (HB-LEDs).

The light emitting diode (LED) market, despite exciting innovative devices driven by technological advances and
ecological/energy-saving concerns, still face challenges in overcoming performance/price limitations and in
attracting widespread consumption. The use of LEDs in general lighting is increasing, initiating from
government-based retrofitting projects – then to commercial/business – and then to the consumer-level.

HB-LED DRIVER ICs
Published March 2011    Fee: $4,200/4,800, 5,400   Pages: 752

US $4200 PDF by E-mail (Single user license)

•        US $4,800 PDF by E-mail (Site license

•        US $5,400 PDF by E-mail (Global license)

This is the ElectroniCast review and forecast of global market consumption of Driver Integrated Circuits (ICs)
used for High-Brightness Light Emitting Diode (HB-LED) illumination.   Values include LED Driver IC (packaged
chip only); therefore, the Printed Circuit Board (PCB), circuit board enclosure and miscellaneous discrete
components or functions are not included.

LEDs Used in SIGNS & PROFESSIONAL DISPLAYS
Published: May 2011    Fee: $4,800

This 2010-2016 market review and forecast is presented for Standard-type versus High Brightness- (HB) type
LEDs used in signage and professional displays.   High Brightness (HB) LEDs, defined by ElectroniCast, are
component-level bulbs with a Lumens/Watt rating of 30lm/W and above (>30lm/W); Standard-type LEDs have a
Lumen/Watt rating of less than 30lm/W (<30lm/W).   The forecast for each type, in turn, is segmented into
geographical region. The market data 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)

LEDs in TEST/MEASUREMENT & MEDICAL SCIENCE APPLICATIONS
Published: November 2010    Fee: $4,800 Text Pages: 486

•        US $4800 PDF by E-mail (Single user license)

•        US $6020 PDF by E-mail (Site license)

•        US $6800 PDF by E-mail (Global license)

This report by ElectroniCast Consultants provides the research findings of our study of the worldwide
consumption of packaged Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), in Test/Measurement and Medical/Science Devices.
This report provides global market data covering the years 2009-2016.

Compared to previous ElectroniCast studies on this subject matter: This is the first-time that ElectroniCast has
included data regarding the use LEDs for the illumination in the operating theater (OT), surgical and dentistry
lighting product/application as a separate category (market forecast line-tem). Also, we added White LEDs
(WLEDs) and Multi-Color/Multi-Chip as a separate category line items. Finally, we absorbed the “Other
Application” category into the specified categories.
The LED market is segmented into the following sub-application categories:

-        Sensing/Detection and Analytical/Monitoring
-        Photo-therapy/Sanitation/Cell Regeneration/Curing
-        Instrumentation Light Source and Imaging
-        Operating Theater (OT)/Surgical/Dentistry Lighting

The market data for LEDs are also segmented into Color: Red, Green, Blue, White, Multiple Color/Multiple Chip,
UV and “Other” Color

LEDs Used in Solid State Lighting (SS )L General Lighting
Published May 2011           Fee   $4,800

This study report, by ElectroniCast Consultants, provides a worldwide market forecast of the consumption of
packaged component-level Light Emitting Diodes (also known as “component-level bulbs”), which are used in
solid-state lighting (SSL) stationary (non-vehicle) general illumination applications.

DMX512 CONTROLLERS
Published: April 2011            Fee: $5400

This study report, by ElectroniCast Consultants, provides the research findings of our study of the worldwide
consumption and competitor market share of DMX512 (Digital Multiplexing) Controllers used by multiple
selected end-user consumer groups.

LED Linear Tube Lamps
Published: January 2012    Fee: US$4,200 Text Pages:   646
Also Included:   Excel Worksheets/Data Tables and PowerPoint Slides

•        US $4200 PDF by E-mail

ElectroniCast Consultants 10-year market forecast of the worldwide consumption of light emitting diode (LED)
linear tube lamps, which are used in new construction, retrofitting of existing (installed-based) and as a
replacement for fluorescent linear lamps (tubes).

LEDs Used in Night Vision Imaging System Compatible Lighting
Published: April 2011   Fee: $4,200

This is the ElectroniCast forecast of global market consumption of packaged light emitting diodes (LEDs), also
known as component-level bulbs, used in Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) compatible lighting for non-
civilian use, such as military, law enforcement, emergency medical services (EMS) and related.
LED LIGHTING: PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES
Published: October 2010    Fee: $4,200 / 5,420 / 6,840

US $ 4200 PDF by E-mail (Single user license)

US $ 5420 PDF by E-mail (Site license)

US $ 6840 PDF by E-mail (Global license)

The market data are segmented by geographic regions (America, EMEA and APAC), plus a Global summary; the
LED lighting public transportation vehicles global market is segmented into the following vehicle (type)
categories and sub-categories:

•        Bus (Interior / Exterior)
•        Light-Rail (Interior / Exterior)
•        Rapid Transit/Metro (Interior / Exterior)
•        High-Speed, Commuter/(Interior / Exterior)
•        Ferries (Interior / Exterior)

The market forecast is also segmented into the following product-type:

•        LED Linear Lamps (Tubes)
•        LED-based Back Light Unit (BLU) Bars for LCD Display Screens
•        LED Signage/Destination Sign Board Modules
•        Other/Miscellaneous LED Lamps and Luminaries

General Lighting Solid State Lighting LED Lamp Consumption in
Australia Market Forecast & Analysis
Published December 2010    Text Pages: 596

•        US $3800 PDF by E-mail (Single user license)

•        US $4700 PDF by E-mail (Site license)

•        US $5300 PDF by E-mail (Global license)

This report, by ElectroniCast Consultants, provides the research findings of our study of the Australian
consumption of Light Emitting Diode lamps (also known as “consumer-level bulbs” or “consumer-level
globes”), which are used in luminaires in stationary (non-vehicle) solid-state lighting (SSL) General Lighting
applications...

USA MARKET REVIEW AND FORECAST OF SOLID-STATE LIGHTING
(SSL) GENERAL LIGHTING LED LAMP CONSUMPTION
Published February 2011

US $4200 PDF by E-mail (Single user license)

US $4800 PDF by E-mail (Site license)

US $5400 PDF by E-mail (Global license)

This report, by ElectroniCast Consultants, provides the research findings of our study of the United States
consumption of Light Emitting Diode (LED) lamps (also known as “consumer-level bulbs”), which are used in
luminaires in stationary/fixed location (non-vehicle/non-portable) solid-state lighting (SSL) General Lighting
applications.

LEDs USED IN MEDICAL & BIOPHOTONIC DEVICES GLOBAL MARKET
FORECAST & ANALYSIS (2010-2017)
Published May 2011   Fee: US$4800.00

This report by ElectroniCast Consultants provides the research findings of our study of the worldwide
consumption of packaged Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), in Medical and Biophotonic Devices.

ASIA PACIFIC LED-BASED LAMPS MARKET FORECAST
Published August 2011 Fee: US$4200

This report provides the research findings of our study of the Asia Pacific (APAC) consumption of Light
Emitting Diode (LED) lamps (also known as “consumer-level bulbs”), which are used in luminaires in
stationary/fixed location (non-vehicle/non-portable) solid-state lighting (SSL) General Lighting applications. The
lamps are lamps are used in new construction, as well as retrofitting/replacement of existing (installed-based)
lamps.

EUROPEAN LED-BASED LAMPS MARKET FORECAST
Published June 2011 Fee: US$4200

This report provides the research findings of our study of the European consumption of Light Emitting Diode
Lamps (also known as “consumer-level bulbs” or “consumer-level globes”), which are used in luminaires in
stationary (non-vehicle) solid-state lighting (SSL) General Lighting applications.

INDIA LED LIGHTING MARKET FORECAST
PublishedSeptember 2011           Fee US $4,200     Text Pages: 546

This report, by ElectroniCast Consultants, provides the research findings of our study of the consumption of
Light Emitting Diode Lamps (also known as “consumer-level bulbs” or “consumer-level globes”), which are
used in luminaires in stationary (non-vehicle) solid-state lighting (SSL) General Lighting applications in India.

OLED GENERAL LIGHTING GLOBAL MARKET FORECAST
Publish Date:   November 21, 2011     Fee:   $4,200     Text Pages:   383
Also Included:   Excel worksheets and PowerPoint Slides

This ElectroniCast report provides a 2011-2021 market forecast of the worldwide consumption of Organic
Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) used in General Lighting applications. The OLEDs defined in this report are often
referred to as OLED devices, OLED light sources, OLED panels or sub-panels, and OLED tiles.

Lithium-Ion Capacitors (LICs) used in Solar Photovoltaic Power
Generation Global Market Forecast
Publish Date:   December 13, 2011 Fee: US$2,800 Text Pages:    226
Also Included:    Excel worksheets and PowerPoint Slides

This ElectroniCast report provides a 2011-2021 market forecast and analysis of the worldwide consumption of
lithium-ion capacitors (LICs) used in solar photovoltaic (PV) power generation applications.

OPTICAL NETWORKING

Private Datacom MEDIA CONVERTER Global Market Review & Forecast
Published: April 2011    Fee: $4200/4800/5400

•        US $4200 PDF by E-mail (Single user license)
•        US $4800 PDF by E-mail (Site license)
•        US $5400 PDF by E-mail (Global license)

This is the ElectroniCast forecast of global market consumption of private datacom networks media
converters. For the purposes of this study, ElectroniCast classifies the media converter as a device that
connects different communication transmission media, for example, from copper to/from optical fiber and
multimode optical fiber to singlemode optical fiber.

BROADBAND-TO-THE-PREMISE (BBTP) Components and Subsystems

A ten-year global forecast of the Fiber-to-the Premise fiber optic components and subsystems in the telecom
access links, cable TV/head ends, internet service provider access links, competitive access providers and
subscriber premise interface.

MICROWAVE COMMUNICATION

United States Microwave Video Links Equipment Used in Electronic
News Gathering/Outside Broadcast (ENG/OB) Market Forecast and
Analysis

Published April 2011

US $4200 PDF by E-mail (Single user license)
•        US $4,800 PDF by E-mail (Site license

•        US $5,400 PDF by E-mail (Global license

This study report provides 2010 market data review, plus 2011-2017 market forecast of selected microwave
link products, which are used by the Electronic News Gathering/Outside Broadcast (ENG/OB) industry sectors
in the United States.
ElectroniCast presents the market analysis and forecast, segmented by the four main regional divisions used
by the United States Census Bureau, as listed below:
•        Northeast United States
•        Midwest United States
•        Western United States
•        Southern United States

Microwave Wireless Video Link Equipment Category List

Transmitter: Central (5.8 GHz and Lower)
Transmitter: Central (Higher than 5.8 GHz)
Transmitter: Portable (5.8 GHz and Lower)
Transmitter: Portable (Higher than 5.8 GHz)
Transmitter: Wireless Camera/Mountable (5.8 GHz and Lower)
Transmitter: Wireless Camera/Mountable (Higher than 5.8 GHz)

Receiver: Central (5.8 GHz and Lower)
Receiver: Central (Higher than 5.8 GHz)
Receiver: Portable (5.8 GHz and Lower)
Receiver: Portable (Higher than 5.8 GHz)

Antenna: Fixed/Installed (Central/Station/Tower)
Antenna: Standalone Portable (Field/Van/Avionic)

MONTHLY SUMMARIES

Fiber Optic Sensors Monthly Journal
Monthly Journal Published: The first-week of each month

Fee:                $1,200 per year (12-issues) for Existing FO Sensor Forecast Clients*
Fee:                $4,800 per year (12-issues) for Monthly Journals - only

This is the ElectroniCast journal providing a review and analysis of current market and technology trends
relative to the consumption of communication-based fiber optic sensors.
* Clients that have subscribed to the Fiber Optic Sensors Global Market Forecast and Analysis, within the last 12-months

FIBER OPTIC INDUSTRY MONTHLY SUMMARIES

Published:          Last week of each month
Text Pages:          Typically 20-30 pages
Deliver:         PDF File via E-Mail
Fee:                        $1,200 per year (12-issues)

The monthly report provides summaries from recent ElectroniCast market/technology analysis, as well as
several industry news items of interest…