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provide timely, accurate information for strategic planning.



         


                                  List of Multi-Client Market Review and Forecast Studies *
                                                          Schedule for Release in 2010


TOPIC                                                        
      MONTH           Fee ($)

OPTICAL COMMUNICATION

Dispersion Compensators                                                                 
      January                4,800
DMX512 Controllers           
      M
arch             4,200
Harsh Environment Fiber Optic Components and Related Devices/Parts
      March        7,200
Fusion Splice Equipment                                                                        
      March                4,800
Fiber Optical Transceivers                                                                        
      May                   7,200
Storage Area Networks System Equipment                                        
      June                   7,200
Optical Switches Modules                                                                       
      July                    7,200
Fusion Splice Equipment - Update                                                    
      August                  4,800
Semiconductor Optical Amplifiers-SOAs                                         
      August                   7,200
Fiber Optic Modulators                                                                        
      August                   4,800
Fiber Optic Attenuators                                                                        
      October                  4,200
Optical Circulators                                                                                
      October                  4,200
Fiber Optic Isolators                                                                                 
      November         4,200
Fiber Optic Collimators Lens/Assemblies                                         
      November          4,200
Fiber Optic Connectors/Mechanical Splices                                        
      December        7,200

LED and/or Illumination

High Brightness (HB) LEDs                                                                
      January                4,800
LEDs in Signage and Professional Displays                                        
      February         4,200
DMX-512 Controllers                                                                                
      March                2,900
Advanced Ceramics Used in HB-LED Devices                                       
      April             4,800
Connectors Used in LED and Illumination Applications                       
      May              4,800
HB LED Driver ICs                                                                                        
      June             4,200
Advanced Lighting Systems for Rail Vehicles                                        
      July                4,200
Harsh Environment LED Components and Related Devices/Parts
      August           4,200
Xenon Lighting                                                                                        
      September        4,200
LEDs in Test/Measurement & Medical Science Applications       
      November          4,200
LEDs in Solid-State Lighting/General Lighting                                
      November          4,800
Laser and LED-Based Pico Projector                                                
      December         4,200

MICROWAVE COMMUNICATION

USA –Video Microwave Systems Used in ENG/OB                         
      May                     7,200
EMEA - Video Microwave Systems Used in ENG/OB                       
      July                    7,200
APAC - Video Microwave Systems Used in ENG/OB                   
      September           7,200


*  All study reports are global forecasts, unless otherwise noted









  ADVANCED PHOTONICS GROUP      
GLOBAL MARKET & TECHNOLOGY FORECASTS    

PHOTONIC INTEGRATED CIRCUITS & RELATED DEVICES AND PARTS

This is the ElectroniCast forecast of global consumption of photonic integrated circuit transceivers
and to the parts and devices in the production of fiber optic components.

This forecast of global consumption is presented for hybrid and monolithic transceivers, and of the
devices and parts required for the assembly of hybrid receivers, in each major world region, plus
summaries. The forecast for each PIC transceiver category, in turn, is segmented into each
significant end application. The information is presented in easy-to-follow illustrations and text. The
reasons for the forecasted trends are discussed. A global summary also is provided.

This is a highly volatile technology, and the applications likewise are multiplying. ElectroniCast will
continue to monitor this field and conduct applications research.



OPTOELECTRONIC INTEGRATED CIRCUITS

A ten-year forecast of optoelectronic integrated circuit (OEIC) global consumption and markets,
segmented by functions, technology, applications and geographical regions.

This report is presented in a format most convenient for OEIC market and product development
planners. The forecast covers both hybrid and monolithic high performance OEICs in all functional
categories in each significant substrate technology and each significant wavelength.

The forecast is segmented into application-specific OEICs (ASOEICs) versus standard, generic OEICs.
The forecast for each OEIC is further segmented into each end application.

The forecast also is segmented into captive production versus available markets.

American, European and Japan/Pacific Rim consumption, imports and exports of each OEIC type are
forecasted. The forecast is provided for each year in terms of quantity, average price and value.
Separate, detailed forecasts are provided for each major world region.


OPTICAL ADD/DROP MULTIPLEXER SYSTEM AND FIBER OPTIC
COMPONENTS

Building from experience, our FOURTH "Optical Add/Drop Multiplexer System and Fiber Optic
Components" and technology market forecast is segmented by:
-Components:
Mux/deMux Filter Modules
Optical Switches
Optoelectronics
Amplifiers
Transmitters/Receivers
Wavelength Converters
Grooming Components
-Component supply by vertically integrated OEMs vs. Component Vendors -Regions of Global Market
Trends are analyzed, discussed and forecasted in:
Wavelengths Multiplexed (4,8,....288)
Data Rates Multiplexed (up through 40 Gbps)
Wavelength Conversion
Fiber Optic Component Integration


PHOTONIC SWITCH AND MATRIX
The global market consumption and technology trends of photonic switch matrix systems and
conventional photonic switches.  





          FIBER OPTIC GROUP                   
             GLOBAL MARKET FORECASTS                        

HARSH ENVIRONMENT FIBER OPTIC (HEFO) COMPONENTS AND
RELATED DEVICES & PARTS

This is the forecast of 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.

This 2008-2015 forecast of North American, European, Japan/Pacific Rim and Rest of World global
consumption is presented for each significant fiber optic component category and the supporting
devices and parts category.  A regional market segmentation is provided.  End applications are
discussed, a competitive analysis is provided.  The information is presented in easy-to-follow
illustrations and text.  The reason for the forecasted trends are discussed.

The report also outlines the market research methodology followed and the key assumptions made.
Market share estimates of the major competition are provided. Terms, acronyms, and abbreviations
used are defined.

The spreadsheet database structure used for this project provided for insertion (and later
manipulation) of quantities, prices (and thus value) of each device/part and each component for each
year, in each application subset of each geographical region.  This technique permits analysis for
reasonableness check at all levels.

The final database/spreadsheet was the source for the various values incorporated in the tables and
figures of the report and quoted in the report text.


FIBER OPTIC CONNECTOR & MECHANICAL SPLICE

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 2008-2013 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:

-        Americas (North America, Central and South America)
-        EMEA (Europe, Middle Eastern countries, plus Africa)
-        APAC (Asia Pacific)



FIBER OPTIC FUSION SPLICER

This report provides the historic year of 2008 and a 5-year (2009-2013) forecast of the consumption
of fusion splice machines (fusion splicers), segmented into the following geographic regions: North
America, Europe, Asia Pacific Region (APAC), Rest of the World, plus Global summaries.   
ElectroniCast’s global forecast of fiber optic fusion splice equipment, in terms of the number of units
(quantity/each) and average selling prices (ASPs) are also presented.  

  The global forecast is also segmented into the following major application categories:
  
  -        Telecommunications
  -         Premises data networks
  -        Cable TV
  -        Military/Aerospace (Commercial and MIL-SPEC)
  -        Specialty (intra-enclosure, test and measurement, laboratory, other)
-        Manufacturing/Production of fiber optic communication components         
  
  The market forecasted is also segmented into the following fusion splice (machine) types:
  
-        Single Fiber
o        Local Injection Detection (LID)
o        Lens Profile Alignment
o        Fixed Alignment, High Performance
o        Fixed Alignment, Microsplicer
o        Miscellaneous Low Performance Splicers
-        Multiple Fiber (Ribbon)
o        Automated
o        Low Performance




FIBER OPTIC TRANSMITTER/RECEIVER
This report provides a ten-year forecast of the rapidly growing Global market for transmit/receive
pairs.

Components and application categories:
Telecommunication SONET Rated T/R pairs (OC-1, OC-3, OC-12, OC-48, OC-192/LED and Laser Diode
based); Conventional Telecom T/R pairs (LED and Laser Diode based); Array T/R pairs; Private Data
Communication ATM optoelectronics T/R pairs (OC-1, OC-3, OC-12, OC-48, OC-192/LED and Laser
Diode based); FDDI T/Rs; Fibre Channel; Fast and Gigabit Ethernet T/Rs; data communication parallel
array T/Rs; Cable TV T/R pairs parallel array T/R pairs; Military/Aerospace T/R pairs, parallel array T/R
pairs; Specialty Applications T/R pairs, parallel array T/R pairs. Competitive (market share) Analysis
and Technology reviews


FIBER OPTIC COUPLERS

Many variables are dramatically changing the communications products market year-by-year. The
successful competitors in this market will be those who are most adept at forecasting the changes
in the customer base and in product performance requirements, and in adjusting their marketing and
product development to match these windows of opportunity. The Global optical couplers market, in
this report, is segmented into the following major systems categories: telecommunications; private
data networks; cable TV; military/aerospace; utility and specialty applications. Optical coupler types:
Tap, WDM, Star/tree (singlemode and multimode), Planar and FBT.


FIBER OPTIC ISOLATOR

Fiber optic isolators now represent a small, but important, share of total fiber optic component
consumption. This report provides a 10-year Global market forecast (production and consumption) of
fiber optic isolators (free space and pigtail). Application categories: telecommunications, private data
networks, cable TV, military/aerospace, specialty applications.


FIBER OPTIC ATTENUATOR

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.


FIBER OPTIC MODULATOR

In this report, the modulator market is divided into segments: Electro Absorption (E-A type), Lithium-
Niobate Waveguide (L-N type)/Electro-Optical (E-O type). Modulator consumption growth will be driven
by use in high data rate telecommunication transmitters, cable TV transmitters, interferometric fiber
optic sensors ("fiber optic gyros") and acoustic (SONAR) sensors for military/aerospace use, Other.
                                                                  

OPTICAL CIRCULATOR MODULES

This report provides the fiber optic circulator market forecasts for each year, 2007-2012, in terms of
Quantity (number of units), Average Selling Prices (ASPs) per unit and consumption values. The
forecast data for the following regions, plus a Global summary:

•        North America •  Europe •  Japan/Pacific Rim • Rest of World

The forecasts are presented for use in:

• Telecommunications • Private Data Networks • Cable TV •  Military/ Aerospace
• Specialty Applications

Additionally, the fiber optic circulator market is presented by the following port-count configurations:

•        3 - Ports
•        4 - Ports
•        More than 4 - Ports (> 4 - Ports)



OPTICAL FIBER AMPLIFIER, GAIN BLOCK AND COMPONENTS

This ten-year forecast covers the consumption and production of optical fiber amplifiers, passive and
active gain blocks, and components in each major world region (North America, Europe and
Japan/Pacific Rim). The forecast is segmented into wavelength bands (1550 nm, 1310 nm, DWDM
Grade and other). These are further segmented into each significant end application:
telecommunication landline, telecommunication submarine, cable TV, datacom, military/aerospace
and specialty instrument.

Forecasts also are provided for the components consumed in the fabrication of optical fiber
amplifiers: pump laser diode modules; specialty doped fiber; optical couplers (splitters/combiners,
WDM and tap/monitor); optical isolators and circulators; connectors.

The report provides competitive market share estimates in each region, and segments captive
production versus available (merchant) market. For both amplifiers and components, the report
provides quantity, average price and value forecasts for each year.

SEMICONDUCTOR OPTICAL AMPLIFIER

Semiconductor optical amplifiers (SOAs) are of central interest as multifunctional, easy-to-integrate
components for the development of future optoelectronic systems.  

The ElectroniCast 2007-2012 global forecast of semiconductor optical amplifiers (SOAs) used for
selected fiber optic-based communication applications.  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.  The market data is
segmented by functional and end-user applications, divided into each region or the global summary:  
America + EMEA + APAC  = Global Summary


PHOTONIC INTEGRATED EDGE EMITTING LASER DIODE (EELD) BASED
TRANSMITTERS

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

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 Rate
622 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


INTEGRATED  10 GBPS DATACOM TRANSCEIVERS

ElectroniCast offers a year-by-year, ten-year forecast of 10 Gbps datacom transceiver consumption
quantity, price, and value, segmented by Application, Wavelength, Source, Transceiver Type and PHY
Type.

FIBER OPTIC COLLIMATORS

This report presents the forecast of fiber optic collimator Lens and collimator Gradient Index (GRIN)
lens Assemblies. The optical collimator lens is packaged with an optical fiber to form an Assembly.
The global consumption of fiber optic collimator assemblies will expand rapidly. The primary use
(consumption) of fiber optic collimator assemblies will be in optical signal processing passive
components. The consumption value forecast for collimator lens, by each world region is detailed


DISPERSION COMPENSATORS

This report forecasts trends in the deployment of dispersion compensators (modules) technology. It
provides a forecast of global consumption of dispersion compensating fiber filter modules over the
next ten years. Forecasts are provided for North America, Europe, Japan/Pacific Rim and Rest of
World.


PLANAR WAVEGUIDE CIRCUITS

This report provides a detailed market and technology analysis of planar waveguide circuits (also
known as Planar Lightwave Circuits - PLCs). This report defines the trends and forecasts the
resulting Global consumption. Several product categories are presented, including: optical couplers;
Arrayed-waveguide grating (AWG); Filters; waveguide grating routers/Dense WDM; Other Optical
Passive and Active Devices.

The product/device forecasts are also segmented by end-user applications, such as:
Telecommunications; Private Data Networks; Cable TV; Military/Aerospace; Specialty/Other. The
Global forecasts are detailed by the number of units (quantity), average price and value; each year,


DENSE WAVELENGTH DIVISION MULTIPLEXING (DWDM), CWDM &
Conventional DWDM FILTER MODULES

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.  This report provides the filter component  / module market forecasts for
each year, 2007-2012, in terms of Quantity (number of units), Average Selling Prices (ASPs) per unit
and Consumption Values. The forecast data for the following regions, plus a Global summary.


FREE SPACE OPTICS (FSO)

This 2006-2011 forecast of global consumption (use or deployment) is presented for each significant
FSO Transmitter/Receiver (T/R) by capability/performance (distance and data-rate throughput).  The
forecast for each selected FSO Transmitter/Receiver (T/R) units, in turn, are segmented into each
region North America, Europe, Asia Pacific region (APAC) and Rest of World.  Note: the market
forecast data in this study report does not cover T/Rs link systems used for laser light beam barrier
(fences) applications – or – use in military/aerospace applications.


     LED and/or Illumination Group
    GLOBAL MARKET FORECASTS & ANALYSIS           

SOLID-STATE LIGHTING (SSL) ILLUMINATION INCORPORATING LEDs

This report  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.

Consumption value ($, Million) market forecast summary data are also provided for unpackaged
(bare) CHIPS used in selected LEDs and LED LAMPS used in SSL Illumination applications.


HIGH BRIGHTNESS LEDs

This is the report of ElectroniCast’s research study of High Brightness Light Emitting Diodes (HB-
LEDs). This report also provides ElectroniCast’s global market estimates and forecasts covering the
year 2008-2013 of the consumption value ($, Million) of packaged HB-LEDs single and multiple-chip
packages (multiple-chip/bulb single chip/bulb or device package), segmented into the following
geographic regions:

•        Americas (North America, Central and South America)
•        Europe (Western & Eastern Europe, plus Middle Eastern countries)
•        Asia Pacific (APAC)

The global HB-LED market is segmented into the following major application categories:

•        Mobile Devices
•        Signage/Professional Displays
•        Solid-State Lighting/Illumination
•        Signals
•        Automotive/Vehicle
•        Other/Miscellaneous

The market data for HB-LEDs are also segmented by the following colors (type):

•        Red-Green-Blue (RGB) multiple chip bulb package
•        Red-Orange-Yellow single chip/bulb package
•        Blue-Green single chip/bulb package
•        White  (WLED) single chip/bulb package
May 2009 High Brightness LED proposal

LEDs Used in SIGNS & PROFESSIONAL DISPLAYS

This report by ElectroniCast Consultants provides the research findings of our study of the 2008
worldwide consumption of packaged standard and high brightness (HB) single and multiple-chip
packaged (single-bulb and multiple-chip/bulb single chip/bulb or device package) Light Emitting
Diodes (LEDs), which are used in signs (signage) and professional displays. This report also provides
ElectroniCast’s global market forecast covering the year 2009-2013.  LEDs selectively used for
signaling, such as traffic lights, vehicle automobile signal/stop lights, and selected channel and
lettering signage displays are not included in this study.


LEDs in TEST/MEASUREMENT & MEDICAL SCIENCE APPLICATIONS

This report by ElectroniCast Consultants provides the research findings of our study of the worldwide
consumption of packaged Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), which are used in selected
Test/Measurement & Medical Science Devices. This report also provides ElectroniCast’s global
market forecast covering the year 2008-2013 for the following functions:

-        Consumption Value ($, Million)
-        Quantity Volume (Number of LEDs/Million)
-        Average Selling Price (ASP, $, Each)  

The 2008-2013 market data for LEDs used in selected Test/Measurement & Medical Science Devices
are segmented into the following geographic regions, plus a Global summary:

-        North, Central and South America (America)
-        Europe, plus Middle Eastern and African countries (EMEA)
-        Asia Pacific (APAC)

The worldwide market forecast is segmented into the following major application categories:

-        Sensing/Detection and Analytical/Monitoring
-        Photo-therapy/Sanitation/Cell Regeneration
-        Instrumentation Light Source and Imaging
-        Other or Non-Specific Applications

The market data for LEDs are also segmented into Color: Red, Green, Blue and “Other” Color

GENERAL LIGHTING Solid State Lighting LEDs

This study report provides the research findings of our study of the worldwide consumption of single
and multiple-chip packaged Light Emitting Diode (LED) “component-level bulbs” that are used in
selected solid-state lighting (SSL) general illumination applications.  

General Lighting         General Lighting provides the main illumination of an area.  In this study, we
provide a market forecast (2008-2015) and analysis of the LED component used for general lighting
applications, including interior and exterior decorative and functional lighting for residential,
commercial and government areas. For the purposes of this study, ElectroniCast includes Directional
Lighting, Supplementary Lighting and Architectural Lighting in the General Lighting category.   

LEDs are used in both functional and decorative light fixtures, with an advantage of energy savings.
Compared to incandescent lighting, LED-based solid-state lighting (SSL) delivers visible light with
reduced heat. In addition, its solid-state nature provides for greater resistance to shock, vibration,
and wear, thereby significantly increasing its lifespan.

Market Forecast Functions:
•        Consumption Value ($, Million)
•        Quantity (number/units)
•        Average Selling Prices (ASP $, each)
The market data covers LED packaged component used in SSL – General Lighting systems
(illumination lamps, devices and fixtures).  The market data are segmented into the following
geographic regions, plus a Global summary:

•        Americas (North America, Central and South America)
•        EMEA (Europe, Middle Eastern countries, plus Africa)
•        APAC (Asia Pacific)


DMX512 CONTROLLERS


This study report 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.

The market review and forecast (2009-2014) is presented for the use of DMX512 controllers,
segmented by the following functions:

•        Consumption Value (US$, million)
•        Quantity (number of units, in thousands)
•        Average Selling Prices (ASP $, each)

The market data are segmented into the following geographic regions, plus a Global summary:

•        The Americas (North America, Central and South America)
•        EMEA (Europe, Middle Eastern countries, plus Africa)
•        APAC (Asia Pacific)

This report also presents for the use of DMX512 controllers, by the following device types:

•        Hand-Held, Mini or Mini-Wall mountable
•        Tabletop Consoles (Operator console)
•        Rack-Mountable or Other Mountable (often fabricated as an Operator console)



   OPTICAL NETWORKING GROUP       
             GLOBAL MARKET FORECASTS     

Private Enterprise Data Communications Network
MEDIA CONVERTER Global Market Forecast & Analysis

This Executive Summary Service (ESS) report by ElectroniCast Consultants provides the summary-
level research findings of our study of the worldwide consumption value of selected copper/fiber
optic Media Converters used in Private Enterprise Data Communications Networks. For the purposes
of this study, ElectroniCast defines the media converter as a device that changes from one type of
media to another. Specifically, we classify this product as a hardware device that connects different
communication transmission media; for example, from copper to/from optical fiber or from copper
to/from multimode optical fiber to/from singlemode optical fiber. The global media converter market
is segmented into major product categories.


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.
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