PUBLISHER: ElectroniCast | PRODUCT CODE: 1525505
PUBLISHER: ElectroniCast | PRODUCT CODE: 1525505
Planar Lightwave Circuit (PLC) Splitters for Optical Fibers Global Market Forecast & Analysis 2023-2033
10-Year Market Forecast
This market forecast report is available immediately. 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 2023-2032 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
- 1x2
- 1x4
- 1x8
- 1x16
- 1x32
- 1x64
2xN
- 2x4
- 2x8
- 2x16
- 2x32
- 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 a 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.
Many 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.
Fiber-to-the-Home passive optical 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.
INFORMATION BASE
This study is based on analysis of information obtained continually over 20 years but updated through the end of July 2024. During this period, ElectroniCast analysts performed interviews with authoritative and representative individuals in the fiber optics industry plus telecommunications, cable TV, private datacom, military/aerospace & other communication industries, instrumentation/ laboratory - R&D and factory/manufacturing, from the standpoint of both suppliers and users of planar waveguide circuits. The interviews were conducted principally with selected:
- Engineers, marketing personnel and management at manufacturers of fiber optic couplers/splitters, PON/FTTH components/devices, optical fiber, AWGs/optical waveguide and other components, cable assemblies, test/measurement equipment, Fiber optic connectors, mechanical splices splice and installation apparatus
- Design group leaders, engineers, marketing personnel and market planners at major users and potential users of optical communication devices, including passive optical devices and active/transceivers, such as telecommunication transmission, switching and distribution equipment producers, data communications equipment producers, harsh environment, military systems, aircraft and spacecraft electronic equipment producers, optical instrumentation system producers and others
- Other industry experts, including those focused on standards activities, trade associations, and investments.
The interviews covered issues of technology, R&D support, pricing, contract size, reliability, documentation, installation/maintenance crafts, standards, supplier competition and other topics.
Selected customers also were interviewed, to obtain their estimates of quantities received and average prices paid, as a crosscheck of selected vendor estimates. Customer estimates of historical and expected near term future growth of their application are obtained. Their views of the use of new technology products were obtained.
The analyst then considered customer expectations of near-term growth in their application, plus forecasted economic payback of investment, technology trends and changes in government regulations in each geographical region, to derive estimated growth rates of quantity and price of each product subset in each application. These forecasted growth rates are combined with the estimated baseline data to obtain the long-range forecasts at the lowest detailed level of each product and application.
A full review of published information was also performed to supplement information obtained through interviews. The following sources were reviewed:
- Professional technical journals and papers
- Trade press articles
- Technical conference proceedings
- Product literature; Company profile and financial information
- Additional information based on previous ElectroniCast studies
- Personal knowledge of the research team.
In analyzing and forecasting the complexities of the worldwide markets for planar waveguide circuits and related devices, it is essential that the market research team have a good and deep understanding of the technology and of the industry. ElectroniCast members who participated in this report were qualified.
Note: Market forecast data in this study report refers to consumption (use) for a particular calendar year; therefore, this data is not cumulative data.
Table of Contents
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
- AC Photonics, Incorporated
- AD-net Technology Company, Ltd.
- Allnetfiber Technology Co., Ltd (Shenzhen)
- Aminite Technology Co. Ltd (Shenzhen)
- Amphenol Network Solutions
- Broadex Technologies
- Browave Corporation
- Calix, Incorporated
- Changzhou LINKET Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.
- ColorChip
- CommScope Inc.
- Corning Incorporated; Corning - Optical Communications
- DAYTAI Network Technologies Company, Ltd (Hangzhou)
- Dierite Optoelectronics Technology Company, Ltd. (Jisngsu)
- DYS Fiber Optic Technology Company, Ltd (Shenzhen)
- East Photonics
- Fiber Optic Communications, Inc. (FOCI)
- Fibre Optical Component GmbH (FOC)
- Fi-ra Photonics Company, Limited
- FOCC Fiber Optic Company, Limited
- Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute (Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft
- FS.COM
- Fujikura Limited and AFL (subsidiary of Fujikura Limited)
- Furukawa Electric Company Limited
- Go!Foton (NSG)
- G&H
- Hanlan Technology Co., Ltd. (Hunan)
- Haphit Limited
- Hataken Company, Limited
- Hexatronic
- Honghui Optics Communication TECH.CORP. (Shanghai)
- Huihong Technologies Limited
- Hysolution Company, Ltd.
- Intel
- Kington Optic Company, Ltd. (Shenzhen)
- Kitanihon Electric Cable Co, Ltd. (KEC)
- Korea Ortron Corporation
- LEAD Fiber Optics Company, Limited (LFO)
- LEONI
- Lumentum Operations LLC
- Table of Contents - Continued
- Molex
- Melbye Skandinavia
- Neptec Optical Solutions
- NTT Electronics Corporation (NEL)
- NTT Group - NTT R&D - NTT Device Technology Laboratories
- OMC Industry Company Limited (Shenzhen)
- Optico Communication Company, Ltd. (Shenzhen)
- Optone Technology Limited
- Optotec
- OZ Optics Incorporated
- Photeon Technologies
- Photonic Manufacturing Service Ltd.
- PPC Broadband, a Belden brand
- PPI Incorporated
- Premium-Line Systems GmbH
- Prysmian Group
- Puhuixin Technology Co., Ltd. (PHXFIBER)
- Qingdao Applied Photonic Technologies Co., Ltd. (APT)
- Qualfiber Technology Co., Ltd.
- SANWA Technologies, Inc
- SENKO Advanced Components
- Shijia Photons Technology Co., Ltd. (Henan)
- Sindi Technologies Co., Ltd.
- Sopto Technologies Co., Ltd (Hongan Group)
- Spring Optical Communication Co., Ltd (Shenzhen)
- SQS Vlaknova optika a.s.
- Sun Telecom Communication Company Limited
- Sunma International Industry Ltd.
- SYLEX, s.r.o.
- T&S Communications Co., Ltd.
- Tianyi - (Sichuan Tianyi Kanghe Communications Co., Ltd.)
- TING ESUN Communication Technology Co., Ltd (Shenzhen)
- Tongding Group
- Vertiv Company
- Wayoptics
- WOORIRO Optical Telecom Company, Limited
- Wuhan Wolon Communication Technology Co., Ltd. (Wolon)
- Wutong Group
- Wuxi Advance Optical Fiber Co., Ltd. (AOF)
- Yilut Optical Communication Company (Wuhan)
- Yuyao Jera Line Fitting Company, Ltd.
- 5.2. PLC Splitter Compact Device Leaders - Market Share Estimates (Year: 2023)
6. ElectroniCast Research and Analysis Methodology
7. ElectroniCast Consultants - Market Analysis & Forecast Data Base (Excel Explanation)
List of Tables
- 1.1.1. Market Forecast Product Categories and Split Configurations
- 1.2.1. Machine Type Communication Applications
- 1.2.2. Harsh Environment Applications, Components & Devices/Parts
- 2.2.1. PLC Splitter Compact Device Global Forecast, by Region ($Million)
- 2.2.2. PLC Splitter Compact Device Global Forecast, by Region (Quantity/Units)
- 2.2.3. PLC Splitter Compact Device Global Forecast, by Split Configuration ($Million)
- 2.2.4. PLC Splitter Compact Device Global Forecast, by Split Configuration (Quantity/Units)
- 2.2.5. PLC Splitter Compact Device Global Forecast, by Split Configuration (Price, $ Each)
- 2.3.1. PLC Splitter Module Global Forecast, by Region ($Million)
- 2.3.2. PLC Splitter Module Global Forecast, by Region (Quantity/Units)
- 2.3.3. PLC Splitter Module Global Forecast, by Split Configuration ($Million)
- 2.3.4. PLC Splitter Module Global Forecast, by Split Configuration (Quantity/Units)
- 2.3.5. PLC Splitter Module Global Forecast, by Split Configuration (Price, $ Each)
- 3.1.1. PLC Splitter Compact Device Global Forecast, by Application ($Million)
- 3.1.2. PLC Splitter Compact Device Global Forecast, by Application (Quantity/Units)
- 3.1.3. PLC Splitter Module Global Forecast, by Application ($Million)
- 3.1.4. PLC Splitter Module Global Forecast, by Application (Quantity/Units)
- 3.2.1. PLC Splitter Device in FTTx/Telecom/CATV Global Forecast, by Configuration ($Million)
- 3.2.2. PLC Splitter Device in FTTx/Telecom/CATV Global Forecast, by Configuration (Quantity)
- 3.2.3. PLC Splitter Device in FTTx/Telecom/CATV Global Forecast, by Configuration (Price, $)
- 3.2.4. PLC Splitter Module in FTTx/Telecom/CATV Global Forecast, by Configuration ($Million)
- 3.2.5. PLC Splitter Module in FTTx/Telecom/CATV Global Forecast, by Configuration (Quantity)
- 3.2.6. PLC Splitter Module in FTTx/Telecom/CATV Global Forecast, by Configuration (Price, $)
- 3.3.1. PLC Splitter Device in Test/Measurement Global Forecast, by Configuration ($Million)
- 3.3.2. PLC Splitter Device in Test/Measurement Global Forecast, by Configuration (Quantity)
- 3.3.3. PLC Splitter Device in Test/Measurement Global Forecast, by Configuration (Price, $)
- 3.3.4. PLC Splitter Module in Test/Measurement Global Forecast, by Configuration ($Million)
- 3.3.5. PLC Splitter Module in Test/Measurement Global Forecast, by Configuration (Quantity)
- 3.3.6. PLC Splitter Module in Test/Measurement Global Forecast, by Configuration (Price, $)
- 3.4.1. PLC Splitter Device in Private Enterprise Global Forecast, by Configuration ($Million)
- 3.4.2. PLC Splitter Device in Private Enterprise Global Forecast, by Configuration (Quantity)
- 3.4.3. PLC Splitter Device in Private Enterprise Global Forecast, by Configuration (Price, $)
- 3.4.4. PLC Splitter Module in Private Enterprise Global Forecast, by Configuration ($Million)
- 3.4.5. PLC Splitter Module in Private Enterprise Global Forecast, by Configuration (Quantity)
- 3.4.6. PLC Splitter Module in Private Enterprise Global Forecast, by Configuration (Price, $)
- 3.5.1. PLC Splitter Device in Harsh Environment Global Forecast, by Configuration ($Million)
- 3.5.2. PLC Splitter Device in Harsh Environment Global Forecast, by Configuration (Quantity)
- 3.5.3. PLC Splitter Device in Harsh Environment Global Forecast, by Configuration (Price, $)
- 3.5.4. PLC Splitter Module in Harsh Environment Global Forecast, by Configuration ($Million)
- 3.5.5. PLC Splitter Module in Harsh Environment Global Forecast, by Configuration (Quantity)
- 3.5.6. PLC Splitter Module in Harsh Environment Global Forecast, by Configuration (Price, $)
- 5.1. Noted Applications - PLC Splitters
- 5.2. PLC Splitter Manufacturing Product-Line / Features
- 7.1. PLC Splitter Applications ElectroniCast Database Hierarchy
- 7.2. PLC Splitter Split Ratio Configuration ElectroniCast Database Hierarchy
NOTE: SEE EXCEL ELECTRONICAST WORKSHEETS FOR REGIONAL MARKET DATA
List of Figures
- 1.1.1. PLC Splitter Application Example
- 1.1.2. Passive Optical Network Topology Example
- 1.1.3. PLC Splitter Chips (Assorted)
- 1.1.4. PLC Wafer
- 1.1.5. Schematic Drawing - PLC Splitter Chip and Other Parts
- 1.1.6. Illustration and Image of PLC Splitter Optical Fiber Interface Assembly
- 1.1.7. 2x8 PLC Splitter
- 1.1.8. High Grade Polarization Maintaining (PM) PLC Optical Signal Splitter
- 1.1.9. Polarization Maintaining (PM) PLC Splitters (1x8, 1x24)
- 1.1.10. PLC Splitter Component-Level Compact Devices Global Forecast, by Region ($Million)
- 1.1.11. Value-Added PLC Splitter Modules (Assorted)
- 1.1.12. PLC Splitter Modules with Connectors (Assorted)
- 1.1.13. PLC Splitter Modules with Connectors
- 1.1.14. PLC Splitter Modules with Connectors
- 1.1.15. PLC Splitter Modules Global Forecast, by Region ($Million)
- 1.2.1. Machine type communications (MTC) Requirements
- 1.2.2. Innovative Fiber to the Room (FTTR) Solution
- 1.2.3. Fixed Broadband Subscriptions by Technology Choice
- 1.2.4. Optical Fiber, DSL and cable in total fixed broadband subscriptions
- 1.2.5. Schematic of an Optical Line Terminal Access Network
- 1.2.6. Fiber Optic Network Topology
- 1.2.7. WDM/TDM-PON Technology
- 1.2.8. 25G WDM-PON solution for 5G fronthaul
- 1.2.9. FTTP PON Architecture
- 1.2.10. HFC Distribution System
- 1.2.11. Data Center Facility, United States
- 1.2.12. High-Bandwidth Applications
- 1.2.13. High-Bandwidth Applications
- 2.2.1. PLC Splitter Design Illustration (Typical)
- 2.2.2. Mechanical Drawing: 1x2 and 1x64 PLC Compact Splitter Devices
- 2.2.3. Component-Level Compact PLC Splitter Devices (Assorted)
- 2.3.1. 1x16 PLC Splitter Module
- 2.3.2. 1x32 PLC Splitter Module with SC Connectors
- 2.3.3. Mechanical Drawing: 1x32 PLC Splitter Module
- 3.2.1. FTTH GPON: Passive Optical Network
- 3.2.2. Radio Frequency over Glass: HFC
- 3.2.3. Illustration of FTTx
- 3.4.1. Typical Gigabit Enterprise Network Product Deployment
- 3.4.2. Hyperscale Data Center (HDC)
- 4.1.1. Typical PLC Components Used in Optical Communication Networks
- 4.1.2. RGB Coupler and RGB Laser-Light-Source Module with PLC Chip
- 4.2.1. Single-mode PLC Splitter Compact Device
- 4.2.2. Single-mode PLC Splitter Compact Device
- 4.3.1. PLC Splitter Module
- 4.3.2. Planar Lightwave Circuit (PLC) splitter modules
- 5.1. PLC Splitter and Module
- 5.2. PLC Splitter with Connectors
- 5.3. PLC Splitter Module with Connector Assemblies
- 5.4. Fiber Optic Splitter Module (C2 - Splitter Module)
- 5.5. FBT and PLC splitter types
- 5.6. Fiber Optic Splitter Module
- 5.7. Arrayed Waveguide Grating Cascade Technology
- 5.8. Next Generation Passive Optical Network 2 (NG-PON2) Topology Example
- 5.9. 5.7-inch PLC Splitter Wafer
- 5.10. 1XN PLC Optical Splitter Chips
- 5.11. Fiber Optic PLC Splitter Module
- 5.12. PLC Splitter VAM Module
- 5.13. Compact Design 1x8 PLC Splitter for FTTX Systems
- 5.14. PLC Splitter with Optical Fiber
- 5.15. PLC Splitter Module for Rack Patchbox
- 5.16. Small Footprint Optical Component
- 5.17. Small Footprint Optical Component (1x2 TFF MUX/DEMUX)
- 5.18. PLC Splitter Wafer
- 5.19. PLC Splitter Chip Features/Chips
- 5.20. ABS PLC Splitter
- 5.21. Customized 1 x 5 Unbalanced PLC Fiber Splitter, Single-mode
- 5.22. Compact Drop Closure for FTTH Premise
- 5.23. Splitter Module
- 5.24. Module Optical Splitter
- 5.25. Direct Connect PLC Splitters
- 5.26. 1060 nm Planar Lightwave Circuit
- 5.27. 1x2 Single Mode PLC Fiber Splitter ABS Box Type with SC Connectors
- 5.28. PLC Splitter with Optical Fiber and Connectors (1 x 32)
- 5.29. Optical Compute Interconnect (OCI)
- 5.30. Parts of a Passive Optical PLC Splitter
- 5.31. Ribbon Type PLC Splitter
- 5.32. Small Form Factor Type PLC Splitter
- 5.33. ABS Type PLC Splitter
- 5.34. PLC Splitter Compact Devices
- 5.35. Function and Application - PBC(B) and PBC(S): (Splitter)
- 5.36. PLCs and Applications in Optical Fiber Communications
- 5.37. 1X17 PLC Splitter Promotion
- 5.38. PLC Splitter Chips
- 5.39. 1x16, ABS-Box Type PLC Splitter, SC/UPC Connectors
- 5.40. 1x32 PLC Splitter Cassette
- 5.41. 1xN PLC Splitter
- 5.42. 2x8 PLC Splitter
- 5.43. PLC Splitter Module 900um Type
- 5.44. Mini Planar Lightwave Circuit (PLC) Splitter
- 5.45. Production-Line(s) in China
- 5.46. Line Drawing - 32 Way PLC Splitters SC APC
- 5.47. 1x16 SC APC Mini ABS Type 2.0mm 3.0mm Fiber Optic PLC Splitter
- 5.48. Polarization Maintaining PLC Splitters
- 5.49. PLC Splitter in Splicing Module (Cassette)
- 5.50. PLC Splitter Production - PLC Alignment (China)
- 5.51. PLC Splitter Production - Manual Operation Section (China)
- 5.52. PLC Wafer
- 5.53. PLC Splitter Module
- 5.54. PLC type optical splitter
- 5.55. Planar Lightwave Circuit (PLC) Splitter 1x8 Component with Connectors
- 5.56. Current Location Map
- 5.57. PLC Splitters
- 5.58. Planar Lightwave Circuit (PLC) Splitter Modules
- 5.59. FTTH Topology Using PLC Splitters
- 5.60. PLC Splitter Product "Food Chain"
- 5.61. Planar Splitter Wafer
- 5.62. PLC Splitter Module with Connector Assembly
- 5.63. 2x32 Cartridge Optical Splitter SC/APC
- 5.64. PLC Splitter Compact Devices Market Share Estimates - Selected Leaders (2023)
- 6.1.1. ElectroniCast Market Research & Forecasting Methodology
Addendum
- 10-Year Market Forecast Data Base - Excel Spreadsheets (2023-2033):
- 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
Note: There are also four (4) "Extra Tables" that are not included in the PDF text file:
- PLC Splitter Compact Devices Global Consumption Market Forecast, by Region (Avg. Selling Price, each, $) PLC Splitter Compact Devices Global Consumption Market Forecast, by Application (Avg. Selling Price, each, $) PLC Splitter Modules Global Consumption Market Forecast, by Region (Avg. Selling Price, each, $)
- PLC Splitter Modules Global Consumption Market Forecast, by Application (Avg. Selling Price, each, $)
