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MEMS for Optical Networks Finally Seeing the Light, Says In-Stat/MDR
April 28, 2004 |Estimated reading time: 1 minute
Scottsdale, Ariz. — With the telecom industry apparently emerging from the abyss in which it has resided for the past few years, In-Stat/MDR is cautiously optimistic with regards to the market for MEMS-based components in optical networks.
The high-tech market research firm reports that 2003 ended surprisingly strong for this segment, and with the increase in customer activity and taking into account the timeframe necessary for product evaluation and qualification, those offering MEMS-based solutions appear well situated for slow, steady upward growth in the future.
In-Stat/MDR has also found that:
- Despite projected consolidation in some segments, the number of companies who have gone dark, or significantly shifted their business models to focus on other technologies, products or markets, newcomers continue to enter the field.
- Unit shipments of MEMS-based components for use in optical networking are forecast to increase at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 15.5 percent and revenues are forecast to increase at a CAGR of 25 percent.
- Shipments of MEMS-based components, other than switches, are forecast to grow at a CAGR of 14.8 percent, and while VOAs will remain a strong factor in these sales, continued growing demand for tunable filters and lasers, as well as dynamic components, coupled with decreasing price points, will help drive sales.