This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Fiber Optic Components in US$ Million by the following Product Segments: Fiber Optic Connectorsr, Fiber Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/Receivers, Fiber Optic Amplifiers, and Others. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2009 through 2017. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. The report profiles 383 companies including many key and niche players such as 3M, Advanced Cable Systems Corp., Agilent Technologies Inc., Alcatel-Lucent SA, Amphenol Corporation, Avago Technologies ARRIS Group Inc., Corning Inc., Corning Cable Systems LLC, Diamond SA, Fujikura Ltd., Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd., Hirose Electric Co., Ltd., Hitachi Cable Ltd., HUBER+SUHNER AG, Japan Aviation Electronics Industry, Ltd., JDS Uniphase Corp., Methode Electronics Inc., Molex Inc., Siemens AG, Sterlite Optical Technologies Ltd., Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd., Telect, Inc., TE Connectivity Ltd., Tellabs, Inc., and Tyco Electronics Ltd. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FIBER OPTIC COMPONENTS								MCP-2919
A GLOBAL STRATEGIC BUSINESS REPORT


                                            CONTENTS



  1. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS                    1
      Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations                       1
      Disclaimers                                                       2
      Data Interpretation & Reporting Level                             3
       Quantitative Techniques & Analytics                              3
      Product Definitions and Scope of Study                            3
       Definitions                                                      4
        Fiber Optic Connectors                                          4
        Fiber Optic Couplers                                            4
        Fiber Optic Transmitters/Receivers                              4
        Fiber Optic Amplifiers                                          4
        Others                                                          4

  2. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW                                                  5
      Fiber Optics - Enabling the Infotech Age                          5
      Fiber Optics- Strengthening the Telecom Backbone                  5
      Fiber Optics - A Cut Above the Rest                               5
      Development of Optical Fiber                                      6
      Economies of Scale                                                7
      Current Market Scenario                                           7
       Recession Takes a Bite Out of the Market's Revenues              7
       The World Beyond the Recession                                   8
      Key Historical Statistics:                                        9
       Table 1: Fiber Optic Isolators Market Worldwide (2006) -
       Percentage Breakdown by End-Use Industry by Value Sales for
       Telecom, Cable TV, Military/Aerospace, Specialty and Data
       Networks (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                    9

       Table 2: Optoelectronic Transmitter/Receiver Pair Market
       Worldwide (2006) - Percentage Breakdown by Application Type
       by Value Sales for Semi-Automated, Manual Assembly, General
       Purpose Components in Semi- Automated, and Fully Automated
       (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                             9

  3. TRENDS/FACTORS                                                     10
      On the Industry Front                                             10
       Data Intensive Internet Applications will Create Need for
        Fiber Optics                                                    10
       Fiber Optics to Witness Growth in Avionics Sector                10
       Telecom Equipment Boosts Fiber-Optic Connector Sector            11
       Vertical Integration: A Key Competitive Advantage                11
       Horizontal Integration: Another Key Weapon in the Competitive
        Arsenal                                                         11
       Deregulation and Privatization of Telecom Sector Drives the
        Growth of Fiber-Optic Industry                                  12
      On the Products Front                                             12
       Multiplexing Advancements - Makes Fiber Affordable               12
       Inevitable Shift to WDM based Systems                            12
        Network Meltdowns- Courtesy WDMs                                13
        Longhaul Applications- The Star for WDM Deployment              13
        Rise in Data Storage Networks Sparks Up the Demand for Fiber
         Optic Components                                               13
        Demand Growing for Harsh Environment Fiber Optic Components     13
      On the Market Front                                               14
       Soaring Demand for High Bandwidth                                14
        The Response                                                    14
        Oligopolistic Pricing Structure - Phases Out                    15
       Asia, a Fastest Growing Region for Fiber Optic Telecom Sector    15
       Internet Applications-A Lucrative Niche Market                   16
       Hybrid Networks - Enticing Opportunities but Uncertain Future    16
       International Pricing Trends                                     16
       Fiber-To-The-Desk                                                17
        Say 'No' to Limitations                                         17
       Fiber Vs Other Media                                             17
       Fiber-To-The-Computer                                            18
        The Computer Syndrome                                           18
       Two Way Communications - Uncertain Future Clouds Potential
        Opportunities                                                   18
      On the Business Environment Front                                 18
       Joint Ventures to Explore the Unexplored                         18
       International Deregulation Drives Up Demand                      19
       Issues Related to Piracy of Cable Programming Sent Over
        Fiber-Optic Cables                                              19
      On the Competition Front                                          19
       Industry Participants Adopt Consolidated Strategy                19
        It Pays to Improve Product Quality                              20
        Reducing Installation Process' Labor Costs                      20

  4. INDUSTRY STRUCTURE                                                 21
      Categorization                                                    21
      Optical Fiber                                                     21
       Fiber & its Intricacies                                          22
        Composition of an Optical Fiber                                 22
       Mechanism of Fiber Operations                                    22
       FIBER and its Flow                                               23
       Manufacturing Processes                                          23
        Inside Vapor Deposition                                         23
        Outside Vapor Deposition                                        23
        Modified Chemical Vapor Deposition                              24
       Drawing of Fiber                                                 24
       Types of Fiber                                                   24
        Single Mode Fiber                                               24
        Multimode Fiber                                                 25
       Sizes of Optical Fiber                                           25
      Fiber Optic Cable                                                 25
       Terrestrial Cable                                                26
       Submarine Cable                                                  26
       Demand Drivers                                                   27
      Fiber Optic Components                                            27
       Categorization                                                   27
       Active Components                                                27
       Wave Division Multiplexing Components                            28
        Market for Wave Division Multiplexing Products                  28
       Product Segments-Fiber Optic Components                          28
        i. Fiber Optic Connectors                                       28
        ii. Fiber Optic Couplers                                        29
        iii. Fiber Optic Transmitters/Receivers                         29
          Fiber optic Transmitters                                      29
           Specifications to be Met by Transmitters                     29
           Market for Single Wave Transmitters                          29
          Fiber Optic Receivers                                         29
        iv. Fiber Optic Amplifiers                                      30
        v. Other Products/Components                                    31
          Fiber Optic Switches                                          31
          Fiber Optic Isolators                                         31

  5. MARKET STRUCTURE                                                   32
      Overview                                                          32
      Regional Telcos                                                   32
       Fiber Deployment by Regional Telcos                              32
        CAPs                                                            32
        RBOCs                                                           32
        CLECs                                                           33
       Use of Fiber Optics in Metropolitan Networks                     33
      Cable TV                                                          33
      Long Haul Applications                                            34
       Ultra-Long-Haul Networks                                         34
       Internet - A Major Driver for Fiber Industry                     34
       Rising Necessity for Second Lines                                34
      Premises Market                                                   35
      Other Markets                                                     35
       Military Applications Leading the Bandwagon                      35
       Public Utilities to Lead the Show in the Future                  35
       Intelligent Transportation Systems- Market with a Boisterous
        Growth Potential                                                36
       Medical Fiber Optics                                             36
        Overview                                                        36
        Optical Fiber Make                                              36
        Optical Fibers Spurning Growth in Medical Equipment             37
        Where Optical Fiber Technology Fits-In In Medical Field         37
        Fiber Optics and Medical Information Transfer                   37

  6. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS                                             38
      Industry - In Revival Mode After Initial Debacle                  38
      US Fiber Markets- Banking on Telecom Regulatory Act, 1996         38
      Element of Competition Working Wonders                            38
      Regulatory Policies in Europe                                     38
      Limited Deregulation in Japan                                     39
      Korea - National Interests Hold High over Deregulation            39
      Emerging Economies- The Most Exotic Markets to be in              39
      Submarine Cable- Connecting the Transpacific Markets              39
      Utilities - Entities with Electric Dreams..                       39
       Reasons for Undermining the Presence of Utilities in the
        Telephony Services                                              40
      Implications for the Fiber Optics Industry                        40
      Opportunities                                                     40
      Entry Barriers                                                    40
      Potential Risk Factors for Fiber Optics Industry                  41
      Industry Consolidation                                            41
       Need for Consolidation                                           41
       Growing trend of Modularization                                  42
       Demand for Integrated Solutions Fuels Consolidation              42
       Implications                                                     42
       Opportunities                                                    42

  7. COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS                                               43
      Industry Composition                                              43
      Fiber World                                                       43
      Cable Field                                                       43
      Equipment Arena                                                   43
       Market Expansion                                                 43
       Keeping the New Entrants at Bay                                  43
       Technological Developments Impacting the Prices                  44
      Capacity Concerns                                                 44
       Industry Capacity Shoots Up                                      44
       Mergers & Acquisitions in Key End Use Segments                   44

  8. TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENTS                                            45
      A New Technique to Manufacture Small Optical Pathways             45
      Innovative Packaging Methods to Create Advanced Fiberoptic
       Connectors                                                       45
      NEC Develops Ultra-Fast WDM Technology                            45
      Advent of PIR-Polycrystalline IR Fiber                            46
      Micro Illumination Technology Revolutionizing The Medical
       Industry                                                         46
      Medical OEMs Benefit from Specialty Applications                  46

  9. COMPETING TECHNOLOGIES                                             47
      Serious Contenders                                                47
      Copper - Still the Best Bet in Short Range Communications         47
       Mix and Match Approach                                           47
       New Technologies Pumping in New Life                             47
       Cost Factor Playing Prime                                        48
       Fiber can Encroach upon, but not Replace Copper Architecture     48
      Wireless Technologies                                             48
       New Technologies Impede Fiber's Growth                           48
      Satellite Networks - Reaching for the Stars                       48
      Laser Dish Systems Provide Cheaper, Faster Alternatives to
       Fiber Networks                                                   48

  10. NEW APPLICATIONS                                                  50
      Fiber Optic based "Seeing Instruments" from Vista Medical
       Technologies                                                     50
      Fiber Optics Used in Online Refinery Blender Analyzer Systems     50
      Gyroscopes for Automotive Applications                            50
      Fiber Optics in Cancer Detection                                  50
      BCTS Develops Fiber Optic Temperature Sensing System              50
      Novel Fiber Optic Scale from Oak Ridge Laboratories               51
      Fiber Optics to Help in Infrared Spectroscopy                     51
      Fiber Optic Sensors that can Sense Odor                           51
      Fiber Optic Spectrometers Enhances Soil, Water Contamination
       Analysis                                                         51
      Fiber Optic Refrigeration Products                                51
      Fiber Optics Help Police Nab Lawbreakers                          52
      Fiber Optics in Air Traffic Control                               52

  11. PRODUCT LAUNCHES/DEVELOPMENTS                                     53
      Picometrix with u2t Unveil CCRx MSA                               53
      Huber and Suhner Unveils LC Fibre-Optic Connector Range           53
      Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Launches SEL-9220 Fiber-
       Optic Adapter                                                    53
      Industrial Fiber Optics Launches SMA Connectors for POF Cables    53
      Gulf Photonics Introduces Line of Borosilicate Fiber Patch Cables 54
      Kramer Launches 673T Transmitter and 673R Receiver                54
      Megladon Manufacturing Launches New TFOCA Connector with HLC
       and SCRATCHGAURD Fiber Optic Technology                          55
      Extron Electronics Launches FOX 4G Matrix 320x                    55
      Belden Launches FiberExpress Brilliance Connectors                56
      PESA to Unveil Cheetah-3 Fiber Optic Router                       56
      ITT Interconnect Solutions Unveils PHD 38999 Series               56
      Communication Networks Launches FVT/FVR10D1E Series               57
      Micronor Launches MR318 Fiber-Optic Rotary Encoder                57
      Radiall USA Launches BNC 75 ohm HDTV Coaxial Connector Series     58
      CABLExpress Launches New Version of Skinny-Trunk 12 Fiber-
       Optic MTP Connector                                              58
      Omega Engineering Launches OS4000 High-Speed Fiber-Optic
       Infrared Probe and Transmitter System                            58
      AFL Telecommunications Launches the FSM-100P and FSM-100M
       Splicers                                                         59
      CSI Introduces 335x Family of Fiber Optic Receivers               59
      CeramOptec Unveils Silica Optical Fibers with Non-Circular Core   59
      Leviton Network Solutions Enhances FastCAM Connectors             60
      JEM Electronics Unveils Armored Fiber Optic Patch Cords           60
      Industrial Fiber Optics Launches New ST Connectors                60
      Siemon Launches XLR8TM Mechanical Splice Connector and
       Termination System for Fiber-Optic Cabling                       60
      Corning Cable Systems Launches MIC(r) DX Armored Cable            61
      Extron Electronics Launches FOX 4G DA8 and FOX 4G SW8             61
      Industry Automation Division of Siemens Develops Fast Connect
       FOC System                                                       62
      CXtec Augments CABLExpress Range with New Skinny-Trunk 24
       Fiber Optic Solution                                             62
      PANDUIT Introduces Fiber Optic System for Data Centers            63
      Siemon Unveils MTP Plug-Play Fiber Optic Cabling Products         63
      XKL Introduces DarkStarTM Fiber-Optics Amplification Product
       Range                                                            63
      Reichle & De-Massari Introduces Advanced Version of LC Duplex
       Fiber-Optic Connector Systems                                    64
      Finisar Launches C.wire Active Optical Cable                      64
      KVH Industries Launches DSP-1500 Fiber Optic Gyro                 65
      Optec Technology to Launch New Series of Armored Fiber Optic
       Cable Assemblies                                                 65
      MultiDyne Video & Fiber Optic Systems Develops HD-3500 Multi-
       rate 3G HD-SDI Fiber Optic Transceiver Circuit Card for
        openGear                                                        66
      Optical Cable Introduces New Range of Fiber Connectivity Products 66
      Avago Technologies Introduces Three New 10Gbps SFP+ Transceivers  67
      SEA CON(r) Group Develops G3 Optical Wet-Mate Connector           67
      Enablence Technologies Rolls out New Range of Optical Products    68
      Asahi Glass Develops Fluororesin-based Plastic Optical Fiber      68
      ADC Telecommunications Introduces ProPatch Fiber Optic Panel
       for Broadcasters                                                 68
      Timbercon Launches Polarization Maintaining Coupler/Splitters     68
      Finisar Rolls out 'WaveShaper' Programmable Optical Processors    69
      Corning Introduces 'ClearCurve' Ultra-Bendable Multimode
       Optical Fiber                                                    69
      Sumitomo Introduces a New Fiber Optic Transceiver Range           69
      RTcom Unveils a Fiber Optic Extension System                      70
      NEC to Present the Smallest Fiber Optic Transceiver Models        70
      FISO Technologies Introduces New FPI-HS/HE High Speed Fiber
       Optic Signal Conditioner                                         70
      LFO Introduces New Advanced Telecom Technology- Based Optical
       Filters and Fiber Connectors                                     71
      SICK Introduces New Fiber Optic Amplifiers with Superior
       Flexibility and Extended Sensing Range                           71
      Thinklogical Introduces New Single Mode Fiber Optic KVM
       Extension System, VelocityKVM                                    72
      MRV Communications Introduces New EM316EUSM Optical Media
       Converter                                                        72
      Avago Technologies Introduces Fiber Optic Components              73
      Omega Engineering Introduces Fiber Optic Infrared Transmitters    73
      Oncore Launches New Line of Fiber Optic Network Cables            73
      Extron Launches New Fiber Optic Matrix Switcher                   73
      Fresco Microchip Launches Single-Chip Hybrid Receiver for
       Terrestrial & Cable Television                                   73
      Indonesian Telco Xl Launches Fiber Optic Cable Network            74

  12. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY                                          75
      Vindhya Telelinks Bags BSNL Contract                              75
      ITC Awards Contract to Middle East Engineering                    75
      Meglab Electronique and Valdor Complete Distribution Agreement    75
      FiberHome and Fujikura to Enter Into JV                           75
      Hengtong and OFS Enter Into Joint Venture                         75
      Xtera Communications Acquires Polariq                             76
      AFL to Purchase Verrillon                                         76
      Finisar Takes Over Broadway Networks                              76
      LumaSense Buys Fiber Optic Technology from Opsens                 77
      Lexicon Signs Merger Agreement with Pathworks                     77
      Leoni Fiber Optics Takes Over RoMack                              77
      RIL to Purchase Telecom Tower and Fiber Optic Business from RCom  78
      Baltronic OÜ Buys Teletekno Balti AS from Onninen Oy              78
      VI Takes Over Photop                                              78
      3S PHOTONICS Acquires Avensys                                     78
      NTELOS Purchases Network and Fiber Optic Assets from Allegheny
       Energy                                                           79
      AFL Commences Fiber-Optic Facility in UK                          79
      Micronor Announces Partnership with Optoacoustics                 79
      Aegis Lightwave Takes Over AOFR                                   80
      M2 Optics Enters into a Partnership Agreement with A.L.S.
       Associates                                                       80
      SMP Data Communications Merges with Optical Cable                 80
      Ban Joo to Purchase Fiber-Optic Cable Business from TPG           81
      AFL Telecommunications Takes Over Optical Ground Wire Business    81
      VivaCell-MTS Inks Agreement with GNC-Alfa to Acquire Optical
       Fibers                                                           81
      Industrial Fiber Optics Shifts Engineering, Administrative and
       Manufacturing Operations to New Facility                         82
      NTT Communications to Acquire Pacific Crossing                    82
      Reliance Communications to De-merge Optic Fiber Unit              82
      Samart Telcoms and TOT Sign Contract                              83
      Portugal Telecom and Corning Enter into Deal                      83
      Avanex and Bookham Merge to Form Oclaro                           83
      Furukawa Electric to Form Joint Venture with Universal Cables     83
      FiberHome Telecommunication Technologies and Fujikura to Form
       Joint Venture                                                    83
      Jiangsu Zhongtian Technologies and Shenyang Sujiatun District
       State-Owned Assets Operation to Form Joint Venture               84
      Positron Acquires S15 SONET/ SDH Technology from OnSite Systems   84
      Fujitsu Chooses Enablence Technologies for PLC-based Fiber
       Optic Products                                                   84
      Multicom and PLP Sign Distribution Agreement                      84
      USCarrier Telecom Partners with Southern Light                    85
      Lindsay Broadband Enters into Partnership with Omnitron Systems   85
      Alaska Communications Acquires Crest Communications               86
      Optical Cable Corporation Takes-Over SMP Data Communications      86
      MicroTek Announces Merger with KBC Networks                       87
      Gemfire Completes Merger with Covega                              87
      JDSU Acquires Westover Scientific's Fiber Division                87
      Leoni Announces FiberTech Acquisition                             88
      JDS Uniphase Closes Westover Scientific Deal                      88
      Aegis Lightwave Closes CardinalPoint Optics Acquisition           88
      LS Cable Plans to Acquire Superior Essex                          88
      LG-Nortel Acquires Novera Optics                                  89
      Bookham Commences Direct Sales Operations in the UK and Ireland   89
      Sumitomo Electric Industries to Establish Joint Ventures with
       Futong                                                           89
      Acacia Patent Acquisition Obtains Patent Rights for Optical
       Switching Technology                                             90
      Communications Test Design Takes Over Access Product Range
       from Verso Technologies                                          90
      Kordia to Collaborate with PIPE Networks                          90
      Carlisle Takes Over Carlyle                                       90
      Meridian Technologies Inks Strategic Teaming Agreement with
       Electronic Control Security                                      90
      Sterlite Bags BSNL Contract                                       91
      GCI to Build New Southeast Alaska Fiber-Optic Cable               91
      NITEL Acquires Additional Bandwidth from SAT-3                    91
      Alcatel-Lucent Signs Submarine Cable Network Contract with
       TEAMS Ltd.                                                       91
      Prysmian Cables To Ramp Up Capacity In Indonesia                  92
      China Netcom to Invest US$2 Billion in Network Cable Improvement  92
      Huawei and GMS Form Submarine JV                                  92
      Singtel To Sell Its Stake in Network i2i to Bharti Airtel         92
      Singapore to Japan Cable Link By June 2008                        92
      BSNL, MTNL To Jointly Lay New Submarine Cable System              93
      Fingrid to Lay Sub-Marine Power Cable Between Finland and Sweden  93
      Alcatel-Lucent Joins SHD to Deploy WiMAX Network                  93
      LPTIC opts Alcatel-Lucent Fiber Backbone Network Installation     93
      JDSU Acquires Picolight                                           93
      Emcore Acquires Opticomm                                          93

  13. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS                                           94
      3M (US)                                                           94
      ADC Telecommunications, Inc. (US)                                 94
      Advanced Cable Systems Corp. (Japan)                              95
      Agilent Technologies Inc. (US)                                    95
      Alcatel-Lucent SA (France)                                        95
      Amphenol Corporation (US)                                         95
      Avago Technologies (US)                                           96
      ARRIS Group Inc. (US)                                             96
      Corning Inc. (US)                                                 97
      Corning Cable Systems LLC (US)                                    97
      Diamond SA (Switzerland)                                          97
      Fujikura Ltd. (Japan)                                             98
      Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. (Japan)                               98
      Hirose Electric Co., Ltd. (Japan)                                 98
      Hitachi Cable Ltd. (Japan)                                        99
      HUBER+SUHNER AG (Switzerland)                                     99
      Japan Aviation Electronics Industry, Ltd. (Japan)                 99
      JDS Uniphase Corp. (US)                                           100
      Methode Electronics Inc. (US)                                     101
      Molex Inc. (US)                                                   101
      Nortel Networks Corporation (Canada)                              101
      Siemens AG (Germany)                                              102
      Sterlite Optical Technologies Ltd. (India)                        103
      Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd. (Japan)                         103
      Telect, Inc. (US)                                                 103
      Tellabs, Inc. (US)                                                104
      Tyco Electronics Ltd (Switzerland)                                105

  14. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE                                         106
      Table 3: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
      Fiber Optic Components by Geographic Region - US, Canada,
      Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World
      Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
      US$ million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        106

      Table 4: World Historic Review for Fiber Optic Components by
      Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific,
      Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently
      Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ million for Years
      2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)            107

      Table 5: World 11-Year Perspective for Fiber Optic Components
      by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for
      US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and
      Rest of World Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        108

      Table 6: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
      Fiber Optic Connectors by Geographic Region - US, Canada,
      Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World
      Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
      US$ million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        109

      Table 7: World Historic Review for Fiber Optic Connectors by
      Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific,
      Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently
      Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ million for Years
      2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)            110

      Table 8: World 11-Year Perspective for Fiber Optic Connectors
      by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for
      US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and
      Rest of World Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        111

      Table 9: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
      Fiber Optic Couplers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
      Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World Markets
      Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
      million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding
      Graph/Chart)                                                      112

      Table 10: World Historic Review for Fiber Optic Couplers by
      Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific,
      Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently
      Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ million for Years
      2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)            113

      Table 11: World 11-Year Perspective for Fiber Optic Couplers
      by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for
      US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and
      Rest of World Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        114

      Table 12: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
      Fiber Optic Transmitters/ Receivers by Geographic Region - US,
      Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest
      of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
      Figures in US$ million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        115

      Table 13: World Historic Review for Fiber Optic Transmitters/
      Receivers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
      Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World Markets
      Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
      million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding
      Graph/Chart)                                                      116

      Table 14: World 11-Year Perspective for Fiber Optic
      Transmitters/Receivers by Geographic Region - Percentage
      Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
      Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets for
      Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)      117

      Table 15: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
      Fiber Optic Amplifiers by Geographic Region - US, Canada,
      Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World
      Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
      US$ million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        118

      Table 16: World Historic Review for Fiber Optic Amplifiers by
      Geographic Region -US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific,
      Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed
      with Annual Sales Figures in US$ million for Years 2000
      through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                 119

      Table 17: World 11-Year Perspective for Fiber Optic Amplifiers
      by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for
      US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and
      Rest of World Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        120

      Table 18: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
      Other Fiber Optic Components by Geographic Region - US,
      Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of
      World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures
      in US$ million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        121

      Table 19: World Historic Review for Other Fiber Optic
      Components by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
      Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets
      Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
      million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding
      Graph/Chart)                                                      122

      Table 20: World 11-Year Perspective for Other Fiber Optic
      Components by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
      Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin
      America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015
      (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                              123

  15. THE UNITED STATES                                                 124
      A.Market Analysis                                                 124
        Current & Future Analysis                                       124
        Market Overview                                                 124
         Table 21: US Annual Expenditure on Home Fiber Optics
         Networks for the Years 2004-2007 in US$ Million (includes
         corresponding Graph/Chart)                                     125
        Competitive Scenario                                            125
        Trends in End-User Industry                                     126
         US Carriers Resort to the Swapping Business                    126
         Fiber-Optic Systems Replaces Traditional Telephone Networks    126
         Consolidation: A Broad Trend in Services Providers             126
         Fast Internet Access Demand Gears up New Optical Systems.      126
         Dense WDM Market: Getting Denser                               126
         Fiber-to-the-Home Marker- Who are the Real Heroes?             127
         Hurdles in the Mainstream Adoption of Fiber Optic Cable
          Technology for Home                                           127
         Key Players                                                    127
      B.Market Analytics                                                130
        Table 22: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
        Fiber Optic Components by Product Segment - Fiber Optic
        Connectors, Fiber Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic
        Transmitters/Receivers, Fiber Optic Amplifiers and Others
        Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
        US$ million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      130

        Table 23: US Historic Review for Fiber Optic Components by
        Product Segment - Fiber Optic Connectors, Fiber Optic
        Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/Receivers, Fiber Optic
        Amplifiers and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with
        Annual Sales Figures in US$ million for Years 2000 through
        2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                       131

        Table 24: US 11-Year Perspective for Fiber Optic Components
        by Product Segment-Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for
        Fiber Optic Connectors, Fiber Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic
        Transmitters/Receivers, Fiber Optic Amplifiers and Others
        Market for 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                    132

  16. CANADA                                                            133
      A.Market Analysis                                                 133
        Current & Future Analysis                                       133
        Trends                                                          133
         Moving Towards a Digital Era                                   133
         Deregulation of Telecommunications Sector Drives Fiber Growth  133
      B.Market Analytics                                                134
        Table 25: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
        for Fiber Optic Components by Product Segment - Fiber Optic
        Connectors, Fiber Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic
        transmitters/Receivers, Fiber Optic Amplifiers and Others
        Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
        US$ million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      134

        Table 26: Canadian Historic Review for Fiber Optic
        Components by Product Segment - Fiber Optic Connectors,
        Fiber Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic transmitters/Receivers,
        Fiber Optic Amplifiers and Others Markets Independently
        Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ million for Years
        2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)          135

        Table 27: Canadian 11-Year Perspective for Fiber Optic
        Components by Product Segment-Percentage Breakdown of Value
        Sales for Fiber Optic Connectors, Fiber Optic Couplers,
        Fiber Optic Transmitters/Receivers, Fiber Optic Amplifiers
        and Others Market for 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      136

  17. JAPAN                                                             137
      A.Market Analysis                                                 137
       Current & Future Analysis                                        137
       Market Overview                                                  137
       Leading Players                                                  137
      B.Market Analytics                                                138
        Table 28: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
        for Fiber Optic Components by Product Segment - Fiber Optic
        Connectors, Fiber Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic
        Transmitters/Receivers, Fiber Optic Amplifiers and Others
        Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
        US$ million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      138

        Table 29: Japanese Historic Review for Fiber Optic
        Components by Product Segment - Fiber Optic Connectors,
        Fiber Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/Receivers,
        Fiber Optic Amplifiers and Others Markets Independently
        Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ million for Years
        2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)          139

        Table 30: Japanese 11-Year Perspective for Fiber Optic
        Components by Product Segment-Percentage Breakdown of Value
        Sales for Fiber Optic Connectors, Fiber Optic Couplers,
        Fiber Optic Transmitters/Receivers, Fiber Optic Amplifiers
        and Others Market for 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      140

  18. EUROPE                                                            141
      A.Market Analysis                                                 141
        Current & Future Analysis                                       141
        Demand Drivers                                                  141
        Growing Home Entertainment Market Spurs the Demand for Fiber
         Optic Networks                                                 141
      B.Market Analytics                                                142
        Table 31: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
        for Fiber Optic Components by Region - France, Germany, UK,
        Italy and Rest of European Markets Independently Analyzed
        with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007
        through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)               142

        Table 32: European Historic Review for Fiber Optic
        Components by Region -France, Germany, UK, Italy and Rest of
        European Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
        Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      143

        Table 33: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
        for Fiber Optic Components by Product Segment - Fiber Optic
        Connectors, Fiber Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/
        Receivers, Fiber Optic Amplifiers, and Others Markets
        Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
        million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                    144

        Table 34: European Historic Review for Fiber Optic
        Components by Product Segment -Fiber Optic Connectors, Fiber
        Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/ Receivers, Fiber
        Optic Amplifiers, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed
        with Annual Sales Figures in US$ million for Years 2000
        through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)               145

        Table 35: European 11-Year Perspective for Fiber Optic
        Components by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
        Value Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, and Rest of
        Europe Markets for 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                    146

        Table 36: European 11-Year Perspective for Fiber Optic
        Components by Product Segment-Percentage Breakdown of Value
        Sales for Fiber Optic Connectors, Fiber Optic Couplers,
        Fiber Optic Transmitters/Receivers, Fiber Optic Amplifiers,
        and Others Market for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      147

  18a. FRANCE                                                           148
      A.Market Analysis                                                 148
        Current & Future Analysis                                       148
        Overview- Fiber Optic Components Market                         148
      B.Market Analytics                                                149
        Table 37: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
        Fiber Optic Components by Product Segment - Fiber Optic
        Connectors, Fiber Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic
        Transmitters/Receivers, Fiber Optic Amplifiers, and Others
        Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
        US$ million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      149

        Table 38: French Historic Review for Fiber Optic Components
        by Product Segment - Fiber Optic Connectors, Fiber Optic
        Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/Receivers, Fiber Optic
        Amplifiers, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with
        Annual Sales Figures in US$ million for Years 2000 through
        2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                       150

        Table 39: French 11-Year Perspective for Fiber Optic
        Components by Product Segment-Percentage Breakdown of Value
        Sales for Fiber Optic Connectors, Fiber Optic Couplers,
        Fiber Optic Transmitters/Receivers, Fiber Optic Amplifiers
        and Others Market for 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      151

  18b. GERMANY                                                          152
      A.Market Analysis                                                 152
        Current & Future Analysis                                       152
        Overview                                                        152
      B.Market Analytics                                                153
        Table 40: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
        Fiber Optic Components by Product Segment - Fiber Optic
        Connectors, Fiber Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic
        Transmitters/Receivers, Fiber Optic Amplifiers, and Others
        Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
        US$ million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      153

        Table 41: German Historic Review for Fiber Optic Components
        by Product Segment - Fiber Optic Connectors, Fiber Optic
        Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/Receivers, Fiber Optic
        Amplifiers, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with
        Annual Sales Figures in US$ million for Years 2000 through
        2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                       154

        Table 42: German 11-Year Perspective for Fiber Optic
        Components by Product Segment-Percentage Breakdown of Value
        Sales for Fiber Optic Connectors, Fiber Optic Couplers,
        Fiber Optic Transmitters/Receivers, Fiber Optic Amplifiers
        and Others Market for 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      155

  18c. ITALY                                                            156
       Market Analysis                                                  156
        Table 43: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
        Fiber Optic Components by Product Segment - Fiber Optic
        Connectors, Fiber Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic
        Transmitters/Receivers, Fiber Optic Amplifiers and Others
        Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
        US$ million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      156

        Table 44: Italian Historic Review for Fiber Optic Components
        by Product Segment - Fiber Optic Connectors, Fiber Optic
        Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/Receivers, Fiber Optic
        Amplifiers and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with
        Annual Sales Figures in US$ million for Years 2000 through
        2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                       157

        Table 45: Italian 11-Year Perspective for Fiber Optic
        Components by Product Segment-Percentage Breakdown of Value
        Sales for Fiber Optic Connectors, Fiber Optic Couplers,
        Fiber Optic Transmitters/Receivers, Fiber Optic Amplifiers
        and Others Market for 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      158

  18d. THE UNITED KINGDOM                                               159
      A.Market Analysis                                                 159
        Current & Future Analysis                                       159
        Growing Multimedia Fuel Demand for Fiber Optic Equipment        159
      B.Market Analytics                                                160
        Table 46: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
        Fiber Optic Components by Product Segment - Fiber Optic
        Connectors, Fiber Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/
        Receivers, Fiber Optic Amplifiers, and Others Markets
        Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
        million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                    160

        Table 47: UK Historic Review for Fiber Optic Components by
        Product Segment - Fiber Optic Connectors, Fiber Optic
        Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/Receivers, Fiber Optic
        Amplifiers, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with
        Annual Sales Figures in US$ million for Years 2000 through
        2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                       161

        Table 48: UK 11-Year Perspective for Fiber Optic Components
        by Product Segment-Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for
        Fiber Optic Connectors, Fiber Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic
        Transmitters/Receivers, Fiber Optic Amplifiers, and Others
        Market for 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                    162

  18e. REST OF EUROPE                                                   163
      A.Market Analysis                                                 163
        Current & Future Analysis                                       163
        Ukraine                                                         163
      B.Market Analytics                                                164
        Table 49: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future
        Analysis for Fiber Optic Components by Product Segment
        -Fiber Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/Receivers,
        Fiber Optic Amplifiers, &Others Markets Independently
        Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ million for Years
        2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)          164

        Table 50: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Fiber Optic
        Components by Product Segment -Fiber Optic Couplers, Fiber
        Optic Transmitters/Receivers, Fiber Optic Amplifiers,
        &Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
        Figures in US$ million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      165

        Table 51: Rest of Europe 11-Year Perspective for Fiber Optic
        Components by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
        Value Sales for Fiber Optic Connectors, Fiber Optic
        Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/ Receivers, Fiber Optic
        Amplifiers, and Others Markets for 2005, 2010 & 2015
        (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                            166

  19. ASIA-PACIFIC                                                      167
      A.Market Analysis                                                 167
        Current & Future Analysis                                       167
        An Insight                                                      167
        The Advent of Internet and Other High-End Activities            167
        Telecommunication Deregulation in Far Eastern Markets           168
        Bangladesh                                                      168
        China                                                           168
        Hong Kong                                                       169
        India                                                           169
         A Promising Market                                             169
        Indonesia                                                       170
        South Korea                                                     170
        Singapore                                                       170
        Thailand                                                        170
         Shows Brighter Prospects                                       170
        Regulatory Environment                                          170
        Key Players                                                     171
      B.Market Analytics                                                172
        Table 52: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future
        Analysis for Fiber Optic Components by Product Segment -
        Fiber Optic Connectors, Fiber Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic
        Transmitters/ Receivers, Fiber Optic Amplifiers, and Others
        Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
        US$ million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      172

        Table 53: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Fiber Optic
        Components by Product Segment - Fiber Optic Connectors,
        Fiber Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/ Receivers,
        Fiber Optic Amplifiers, and Others Markets Independently
        Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ million for Years
        2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)          173

        Table 54: Asia-Pacific Market for Fiber 11-Year Perspective
        for Fiber Optic Components by Product Segment - Percentage
        Breakdown of Value Sales for Fiber Optic Connectors, Fiber
        Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/Receivers, Fiber
        Optic Amplifiers, and Others Markets for 2005, 2010 & 2015
        (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                            174

  20. LATIN AMERICA                                                     175
      A.Market Analysis                                                 175
        Current & Future Analysis                                       175
        Growth Factors                                                  175
        Supply Falling Short of Demand                                  176
        Brazil and Argentina- Representing the Largest Pie in
         Telecom Industry                                               176
        Satellite Communications Sky Rocket in Latin American Skies     176
        Brazil                                                          177
         A Major Telecommunications Market                              177
        Jamaica                                                         177
        Mexico                                                          177
      B.Market Analytics                                                178
        Table 55: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future
        Analysis for Fiber Optic Components by Product Segment -
        Fiber Optic Connectors, Fiber Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic
        Transmitters/Receivers, Fiber Optic Amplifiers, and Others
        Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
        US$ million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      178

        Table 56: Latin American Historic Review for Fiber Optic
        Components by Product Segment - Fiber Optic Connectors,
        Fiber Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/Receivers,
        Fiber Optic Amplifiers, and Others Markets Independently
        Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ million for Years
        2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)          179

        Table 57: Latin American 11-Year Perspective for Fiber Optic
        Components by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
        Value Sales for Fiber Optic Connectors, Fiber Optic
        Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/ Receivers, Fiber Optic
        Amplifiers, and Others Markets for 2005, 2010 & 2015
        (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                            180

  21. REST OF WORLD                                                     181
      A.Market Analysis                                                 181
        Current & Future Analysis                                       181
        Fiber Optic Components                                          181
        African Overview                                                181
         South Africa                                                   182
        Middle Eastern Overview                                         182
         Jordan                                                         182
      B.Market Analytics                                                183
        Table 58: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future
        Analysis for Fiber Optic Cables Components by Product
        Segment - Fiber Optic Connectors, Fiber Optic Couplers,
        Fiber Optic Transmitters/ Receivers, Fiber Optic Amplifiers,
        and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
        Figures in US$ million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      183

        Table 59: Rest of World Historic Review for Fiber Optic
        Cables Components by Product Segment - Fiber Optic
        Connectors, Fiber Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic
        Transmitters/Receivers, Fiber Optic Amplifiers, and Others
        Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
        US$ million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      184

        Table 60: Rest of World 11-Year Perspective for Fiber Optic
        Components by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
        Value Sales for Fiber Optic Connectors, Fiber Optic
        Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/ Receivers, Fiber Optic
        Amplifiers, and Others Markets for 2005, 2010 & 2015
        (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                            185


 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

     Total Companies Profiled: 382 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 514)

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     Region/Country                     Players
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     The United States                    96
     Canada                                3
     Japan                                17
     Europe                              268
      France                              39
      Germany                             45
      The United Kingdom                  87
      Italy                               11
      Spain                               11
      Rest of Europe                      75
     Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)      116
     Africa                                7
     Middle-East                           7
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