Fiber Optics Market size was valued at USD 11.5 Billion in 2023 and the total revenue is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.1% from 2024 to 2030, reaching nearly USD 21.16 Billion in 2030
The optical communications market features a diverse range of key players from around the globe. In the United States, major companies include Adtell Integration, Adtran, Inc., Broadcom, Inc., Ciena Corporation, Cisco Systems, Inc., CommScope, Corning, Inc., Finisar Corporation, and Lumentum Operations LLC. Canada is represented by Optiwave Systems, Inc., while Germany has ADVA Optical Networking and Switzerland is home to HUBER+SUHNER AG. Japan's prominent players include Fujitsu Optical Components Ltd., Furukawa Electric, and Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. China contributes to major companies such as Hengtong, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., Jiangsu Fasten Company Ltd., TongDing Group Co., Ltd., and ZTT International Limited. This global presence underscores the extensive and competitive nature of the optical communications industry.
Broadcom
Broadcom offers a diverse portfolio of fiber optic solutions catering to various markets, including the datacom, telecom, industrial, and automotive sectors. Building on a legacy from Avago Technologies and Hewlett-Packard, Broadcom's Optical System Division (OSD) excels in providing high-speed fiber optic solutions for networking, supporting both multimode (MMF) and single-mode (SMF) interconnects with a broad range of discrete and integrated products. Meanwhile, the Industrial Fiber Optic Division (IFPD) delivers a comprehensive array of fiber optic modules and components for industrial and automotive applications, such as POF transceivers, high galvanic isolation links, optical 3D sensors, SiPMs, optical power components, and optical wireless transceivers. Broadcom's advanced optical device integration capabilities facilitate hybrid integration, combining different elements in a single package, and monolithic integration on a single chip, underscoring its innovation and large-scale manufacturing prowess.
• On October 02, 2023, Semtech Corporation, a leader in high-performance semiconductors and IoT systems, showcased a breakthrough in optical transceiver technology. European Conference on Optical Communication (ECOC) 2023 in Glasgow, Scotland, Semtech demonstrated a 200G/lane optical transceiver utilizing its latest FiberEdge 200G PAM4 Physical Medium Devices (PMDs) alongside Broadcom’s advanced 5nm 112GBd PAM4 Digital Signal Processor (DSP) and single-mode optics. This demonstration, featuring Semtech’s newest FiberEdge 200G PAM4 Quad EML Driver and Quad TIA, represents a significant advancement in optical module technology. The successful demonstration paves the way for future implementations, including 1.6T and beyond, and sets the stage for next-generation switches with capacities of 51.2T and 102.4T.
Fujitsu Optical Components Ltd.:
Fujitsu Limited has leader in the optical communications industry for over 30 years, providing comprehensive solutions from systems to devices for cutting-edge optical networks. Building on its advanced optical component technologies, The Company was established on April 1, 2009, to strengthen the optical components business. They are dedicated to rapidly developing and delivering products that meet market needs by leveraging decades of expertise in optical component technology. Their offerings include a wide range of advanced optical components for 100G and beyond networks, such as coherent transceivers (CFP DCO, CFP2 ACO), 100G CFP/CFP2 transceivers, 100G QSFP28 transceivers, and 100G/400G LN modulators and integrated coherent receivers. They aim to provide timely, global solutions for building high-performance optical networks.
Recent Development
• On Oct 02, 2023, Broadcom introduced its new 5 nm 200 G/lane optical pulse amplitude modulation (PAM) digital signal processor (DSP), the BCM85822. This advanced chip features an integrated laser driver and operates using PAM-4 modulation, promising industry-leading performance in bit error rate and power consumption. The BCM85822 is designed to optimize power efficiency for high-speed optical module solutions, supporting 800 G and 1.6 T modules with minimal power usage. This development is expected to significantly advance the rollout of higher-speed optical networking technologies.
• On February 27, 2023, Cisco partnered with V.tal to enhance Brazil's fiber-optic neutral network, aiming to accelerate 5G deployment and expand connectivity. V.tal, the country's largest fiber-optic network operator, leverages Cisco's converged transport architecture to increase capacity and streamline network management. This collaboration supports V.tal’s goal to extend its infrastructure to over 20 million homes, promoting digital inclusion and enabling innovative 5G services. Cisco's technology provides the flexibility and scalability needed to meet growing connectivity demands, aligning with both company's objectives to enhance connectivity and digital transformation across Brazil.