Overview:
ROADMs are systems that allow the very flexible, remote selection of wavelengths transiting a given intermediate node on a fiber network for dropping and/or adding. They allow access to any of the wavelengths going through a node (or, in more limited ROADM implementations, access to a set of the transiting wavelengths) for use of the data on the chosen wavelength and the possibility of adding to, or modifying, the data on that wavelength for transmitting it on to the next node(s). They also allow the interconnection of multiple intersecting networks (multiple degree nodes) at the optical level, avoiding the expense and complexity of OEO conversions to achieve the interconnection. The device offers the promise of substantial savings in operations costs, and many operational benefits.
In the six or so years of previous ROADM history, we have witnessed a continuum of advancing capabilities and technologies in ROADMS. Now several companies have recently introduced products that are Edge ROADMS (although the name is certainly not standardized) with reduced capabilities, and re-use of existing technology on a cost-reduced basis.
Now in early 2008, the ROADM has become a standard part of long-haul networks – to be included as a matter of course in any new network, and they have become a major update objective for existing networks. They have also become of important to metro networks. In addition to the maturity of application, ROADMs have also developed a third generation technology base – the Wavelength Selective Switch (WSS) that has quickly become the ‘gold standard.’ Now the new application that is driving cost savings is the use of low cost ROADMs on the Edge of the network.
Our focus for this report is the edge ROADM. There are forecasts (probably the first available anywhere), application sketches, complete vendor coverage, technology discussions, etc — all aimed at the edge ROADM. While the edge ROADM is our focus, the report also contains a complete update on all aspects of core and metro ROADMs, as well — including forecasts (with component forecast separately provided), application information, full technology discussions, and complete vendor information.
Report Features:
Table of Contents:
Table of Contents
Table of Figures
The Lightwave Network Series of Reports
The Lightwave Network
The Lightwave Series of Reports
General Reports on the Network
General Market Reports
Specific Systems Reports
Executive Summary
Introduction
This Report
Achieving SONET-like Control in Optical Networks
Technologies for ROADMs
Switches and Blocker
MEMS
Approaches to MEMS
Digital Approach
Analog Approach
One Dimension MEMS
Grating Light Valve (GLV)
Planar Lightwave Circuits
Liquid Crystal
LQ Uses
Fiber Bragg Grating
Mux/Demuxes
AWG Devices
Etched Waveguide Devices (Planar Waveguide Devices)
Tunable Lasers
Monitor Points
Technology Summary
Summary of Features by Class
Importance of Tunable Lasers
Developers and Vendors of Tunable Lasers
Market Forecast
Forecast Methodology
Model for Forecast Core and Metro ROADMs
2005
2006
2008 and on
Assumptions of Model
Model for Forecast — Edge ROADMs
Systems
Systems — US Forecast
US Edge ROADMs
Systems — World Forecast
World System Forecast
World Edge Systems Forecast
Components
Assumptions for Component Forecasts
Pricing for Components
Components — US Forecast
Blocker US Market Forecast
Mux/Demux US Market Forecast
Tunable Laser US Market Forecast
Tunable Filters US Market Forecast
Switch Points US Forecast
Monitor Points US Market Forecast
WSS Units US Market
Total Components US Market Forecast
Components — Global Forecast
Blockers Global Market Forecast
Mux/Demux Global Market Forecast
Tunable Laser Global Market Forecast
Tunable Filter Global Market Forecast
Switch Points Global Market Forecast
Monitor Points Global Forecast
WSS Units World Market
Components Total Global Forecast
ROADM Components Vendors
Major Contracts
Component/Subassembly Vendors
Component/Subassembly Vendor Listing
AC Photonics, Inc.
Active Optical MEMS, Inc.
Aegis Lightwave, Inc.
Agiltron, Inc.
Alliance Fiber Optic Products
ANdevices (Enablenace Technologies)
AOC Technologies
Auxora, Inc.
Avanex Corporation
Avo Photonics
Capella Photonics
Clarendon Photonics
CoAdna Photonics
Corning
Corrigent
Cube Optics AG
DiCon Fiberoptics
DuPont Photonics Technologies
Emit Technology Co. Ltd.
Enablence Technologies
Engana Pty. Ltd. (Optium Corp.)
Fibernett. Co. Ltd.
Finisar Corporation
FOCI Fiber Optic Communications, Inc.
Guangzhou Yongda Optical Comm. Tech. Dev
Hitachi Chemical Co. America Ltd.
Hitachi Cable
Hitachi Metals America, Ltd.
Infineon Technologies
Inplane Photonics, Inc.
Intel Corporation
JDS Uniphase
Kaiser Optical Systems, Inc
Kamelian (Amphotonix Ltd)
Lambda Optical Systems
LightComm Technology
LIGHTCONNECT Inc (NeoPhotonics)
Lightwaves2020 Inc.
Lynx Photonic Networks
Mahi Networks (Meriton)
Metconnex (JDSU)
NeoPhotonics
Network Photonics (Not in Operation)
OLYMPUS MICROSYSTEMS AMERICA INC.
O-Net Communications Ltd.
Oplink Communications, Inc.
Optium Technologies
Optoplex
OpTun Inc. (NEoPhotonics)
Osaki Electric Co., Ltd.
Paxera Corp. (neoPhotonics)
Polychromix
Redfern Optical Components Pty Ltd.
SDO Communications Corp.
Shenzhen Hi-Optel Technology Co. Ltd.
Silicon Light Machines (Cypress Semiconductor)
Sinclair Manufacturing Company
SpectraSwitch
Stratos International, Inc.
TeraXion Inc.
TheFibers Inc.
Topfiber Technology
TransOptix
Valdor Fiber Optics
Xerox
Xtellus
Tunable Lasers Vendors List
ADC
Altitun AB (ADC)
Bookham (New Focus, Inc.)
Corning
Hewlett-Packard
Intel
JDS Uniphase
Marconi
Nortel
Paxera
Pirelli Broadband Systems
Santur
Appendix III — Listing of Acronyms
Table of Figures:
Figure 1: Lightwave Network
Figure 2, Components in the Report
Figure 3: Detailed PLC ROADMs
Figure 4: Detailed Blocker ROADM
Figure 5: MEMS Layout
Figure 6: Sketch of Two Dimensional MEMS
Figure 7: Sketch of Multi-Dimensional MEMS
Figure 8: 1D MEMS
Figure 9: Sketch of Liquid Crystal Technology
Figure 10: Planar Waveguide Demux
Figure 11, Technologies' Summary
Figure 12: Table of Switch Classes — Summary of Features
Figure 13: Example of Use of Tunable Laser in Transparent OXC
Figure 14: ROADM System Unit Forecast — US
Figure 15: US Market — Change in Predominant Type of ROADM over Time
Figure 16: US Edge ROADMs Systems
Figure 17: US ROADM as a Percent of Global Usage
Figure 18: ROADM Systems — Global
Figure 19: World Market — Change in Predominant Type of ROADM over Time
Figure 20: US Portion of World Edge ROADM Market
Figure 21: World Systems — Edge ROADMs
Figure 22: US Systems by Type
Figure 23: PLC Version of the ROADM
Figure 24: Broadcast/Blocker Version of the ROADM
Figure 25: WSS Typical for Component Count
Figure 26: Component Count for Each Type of ROADM
Figure 27: Component Price Table
Figure 28: Components — US Units
Figure 29: Blocker US Market Forecast
Figure 30: Mux/Demux US Market Forecast
Figure 31: Tunable Laser US Market Forecast
Figure 32: Tunable Filters US Market Forecast
Figure 33: Switch Points US Market Forecast
Figure 34: US Market — LC Switch Points
Figure 35: US Market — MEMS Switch Points
Figure 36: Monitor Points US Market
Figure 37: US Market — WSS Units
Figure 38: Total Components US Market Forecast
Figure 39: Components Units Global Forecast
Figure 40: Blocker Global Market Forecast
Figure 41: Mux/Demux Market Forecast
Figure 42: Tunable Laser Global Forecast
Figure 43: Tunable Filters Global Market Forecast
Figure 44: Switch Points Global Market Forecast
Figure 45: World LC Switch Point Market
Figure 46: World MEMS Switch Point Market
Figure 47: Monitor Points Global Forecast
Figure 48: World WSS Units Market
Figure 49: Components Total Global Forecast
Figure 50: U-Verse: FiOS ROADM Vendors
Figure 51: Summary Table — Sub-system Vendors
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