High bandwidth in telecommunication networks is the most common requirement among users. Fiber optic connectors play a pivotal role in almost all applications where optical fibers are used as a medium for transmitting signals.
Fibre Optics at a Glance
Information is transmitted in the form of light from one end to the other through fiber optic cables, known as Total Internal Reflection (TIR).
Fiber optic cables comprise a core made of ultra-pure glass with an outer layer of glass called cladding. The cladding is fabricated to decrease its refractive index through small bits of germanium or boron.
LC connectors are developed by Lucent Technologies, a firm now recognized as Alcatel-Lucent. These connectors are suitable for use in high-density applications and are available in both simplex and duplex versions. SC connectors cables are designed with a push-pull design and are therefore used for quick repairing or patching of cables. They are available in simplex and duplex version. FC connectors comprise durable threaded coupling and are extensively used in telecommunication applications. ST connectors are reliable and durable for field installation and available in both simplex and duplex versions.
Connectors: Serving a Purpose in Fibre Optics
Fiber optic connectors have several applications, such as in telecommunication, oil and gas, military and aerospace, BFSI, healthcare, and railway sectors.
They are used in the development of telecommunication and IT infrastructure to achieve high bandwidth and speed. Optical connector technology is used in military applications for ground, sea, air, and space solicitations in avionics testing equipment and ground support systems in fighter planes. They find application in healthcare for biomedical sensing, flexible bundling, light conduction and illumination, and laser delivery systems. Fiber optic connectors are also used for deployment purposes, especially in railway line inspection.
In June 2017, OFS Fitel, LLC. launched a novel InvisiLight Facade Solution for garden-style dwelling units as well as low-rise buildings.
Depending upon the type of application, the solution provides three different units, namely InviLight Drop Cable (for residential settings), InvisiLight MDU Solution (for building hallways), and ILU Solution (for indoor living units).
This novel solution is provided with 12 or 24 fiber count rated cable, which can be accessible at indoor as well as outdoor levels. These two cables vary in diameter and can be connecterized mechanically or with the help of fusion splicing.
Fiber Optic Connector Market Insights
According to Grand View Research, Inc., the global fiber optic connector market is set to achieve USD 5.9 billion by 2025. Preference for high bandwidth communication and opportunities in the medical sector may propel the market. The telecommunication sector is likely to register high growth in terms of revenue, with the ST and FC connector segments also observing substantial growth during the forecast period (2014 to 2025). Asia Pacific is anticipated to emerge as a leading region in terms of growth due to increasing adoption of fiber optic technology in various industries.
Key players operating in the market include 3M; Corning Inc.; Optical Cable Corporation; Sterlite Technologies Limited; and OFS Fitel, LLC.
In-Depth research report on Fiber Optic Connector Market:
http://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/fiber-optic-connectors-foc-industry
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