Bit Error Rate Testers (BERT): Market Research Report

March 2012 | 419 pages | ID: B0CAF8D6BA0EN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Bit Error Rate Testers (BERT) in US$ Million by the following Product Types: Functional BERTs, and Traditional BERTs; and by the following End-Use Segments: Enterprises, Component & System Manufacturers, Service Providers, and Others, and also by the following Applications - Installation & Maintenance, Research & Development, and Manufacturing.

The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, 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 43 companies including many key and niche players such as Aeroflex Incorporated, Agilent Technologies, Inc., Anritsu Corporation, Centellax, Inc., Digital Lightwave Inc., EXFO Inc., Finisar Corporation, Fluke Networks, IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC., JDS Uniphase Corporation, Luceo Technologies GmbH, SHF Communication Technologies AG, Spirent Communications plc, Sunrise Telecom Incorporated, Tektronix, Inc., and Yokogawa Electric Corporation Inc.

Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

Company profiles are primarily based upon search engine sources in the public domain.

Contents

I.INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

Data Transmission Testing: A Key Requirement in Modern Data-Centric Networks
The Need
Growth Drivers
Impact of the Debt Crisis on the European Telecom Industry: A Review
New Data Rates & Technologies Expected to Drive Development of High-Speed BERTs
Integration of Clock Data Recovery Adds to the Functionality of Bit Error Rate Testers
Market Share Finding

Table 1. World Market for Bit Error Rate Testers (BERTs) (2010): Percentage Market Share Breakdown of Leading Players (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2.PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Bit Error Rate: An Introduction
BER = No. Of Errors / Total No. Of Bits Transmitted
Why do Bit Errors Occur in Communication Systems?
How Many Bit Errors are Acceptable?
Purpose of BER
Factors Impacting Bit Error Rate
Bit Error Rate Testers: A Definition
Components of BERTs
Features & Functionality
Supported Protocols
Test Patterns
Interface Ports

3.PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS

Spectronix Introduces Eye-BERT Micro
GAO Instruments Launches A0300020 Handheld E1 BER Tester
GAO Instruments Introduces A0300026 SDH/PDH Transmission Analyzer
SyntheSys Research Launches BERTScope™ CR28000A
SyntheSys Research Releases BERTScope™ Si 8500C Serial Data Analyzer
SyntheSys Research Introduces Stressed Live Data Software Option on BERTScope
SyntheSys Research Launches BERTScope™ 25000C Si and 25000A Models
SyntheSys Research Introduces BERTScope™ 17500A and Si 17500C Analyzers
LeCroy Unveils PeRT3 Protocol-enabled Receiver and Transmitter Tolerance Tester
SyntheSys Research Introduces Capabilities for USB 3.0 Testing
GL Communications Enhances PacketCheck Testing Software
Agilent technologies Rolls Out J-BERT N4903B High-Performance Serial BERT
Inphi Unveils 28G Bit Error Rate Receiver Reference Design
SyntheSys Research Extends Capabilities of BERTScope™ Bit Error Rate Testers
SHF Communication Technologies Unveils 28 Gigabit/second Bit Error Test System
GL Communications Launches New Models of Handheld LinkTest BER Testers
SyntheSys Research Releases Lightwave Test Set 8500A
GAO Comm Introduces New T1 BER Tester

4.RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

Tektronix Purchases SyntheSys Research
Tektronix Signs Agreements with Elektronik-Kontor Messtechnik and CalPlus
Reach Technologies Supplies Bit Error Rate Tester to Zodiac Data Systems
Technical Communities Inks Government Services Agreement with Centellax
JDS Uniphase Takes Over Circadiant
JDS Uniphase Purchases Innocor

5.FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS

Aeroflex Incorporated (USA)
Agilent Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Anritsu Corporation (Japan)
Centellax, Inc. (USA)
Digital Lightwave Inc (USA)
EXFO Inc (Canada)
Finisar Corporation (USA)
Fluke Networks (USA)
IDEAL INDUSTRIES, Inc. (USA)
JDS Uniphase Corporation (USA)
Luceo Technologies GmbH (Germany)
SHF Communication Technologies AG (Germany)
Spirent Communications plc (UK)
Sunrise Telecom Incorporated (USA)
Tektronix, Inc. (USA)
Yokogawa Electric Corporation Inc (Japan)

6.GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

By Region

Table 2. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bit Error Rate Testers (BERTs) by Region/Country – North America, Europe (France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 3. World Historic Review for Bit Error Rate Testers (BERTs) by Region/Country – North America, Europe (France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 4. World 15-Year Perspective for Bit Error Rate Testers (BERTs) by Region/Country – Percentage Share Breakdown of Annual Revenue for North America, Europe (France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

By End-User

Table 5. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bit Error Rate Testers (BERTs) by End-User Segment – Enterprises, Component & System Manufacturers, Service Providers and Other End-User Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 6. World Historic Review for Bit Error Rate Testers (BERTs) by End-User Segment – Enterprises, Component & System Manufacturers, Service Providers and Other End-User Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 7. World 15-Year Perspective for Bit Error Rate Testers (BERTs) by End-User Segment – Percentage Share Breakdown of Annual Revenue for Enterprises, Component & System Manufacturers, Service Providers and Other End-User Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

By Application

Table 8. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bit Error Rate Testers (BERTs) by Application Segment – Installation & Maintenance, Research & Development and Manufacturing Application Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 9. World Historic Review for Bit Error Rate Testers (BERTs) by Application Segment – Installation & Maintenance, Research & Development and Manufacturing Application Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 10. World 15-Year Perspective for Bit Error Rate Testers (BERTs) Application Segment – Percentage Share Breakdown of Annual Revenue for Installation & Maintenance, Research & Development and Manufacturing Application Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Product Type

Table 11. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bit Error Rate Testers (BERTs) by Product Type – Functional BERTs & Traditional BERTs Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 12. World Historic Review for Bit Error Rate Testers (BERTs) by Product Type – Functional BERTs & Traditional BERTs Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 13. World 15-Year Perspective for Bit Error Rate Testers (BERTs) by Product Type – Percentage Share Breakdown of Annual Revenue for Functional BERTs & Traditional BERTs Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Functional BERTs by End-User

Table 14. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Functional Bit Error Rate Testers (BERTs) by End-User Segment – Enterprises, Component & System Manufacturers, Service Providers and Other End-User Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 15. World Historic Review for Functional Bit Error Rate Testers (BERTs) by End-User Segment – Enterprises, Component & System Manufacturers, Service Providers and Other End-User Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 16. World 15-Year Perspective for Functional Bit Error Rate Testers (BERTs) by End-User Segment – Percentage Share Breakdown of Annual Revenue for Enterprises, Component & System Manufacturers, Service Providers and Other End-User Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Functional BERTs by Application

Table 17. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Functional Bit Error Rate Testers (BERTs) by Application Segment – Installation & Maintenance, Research & Development and Manufacturing Application Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 18. World Historic Review for Functional Bit Error Rate Testers (BERTs) by Application Segment – Installation & Maintenance, Research & Development and Manufacturing Application Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 19. World 15-Year Perspective for Functional Bit Error Rate Testers (BERTs) Application Segment – Percentage Share Breakdown of Annual Revenue for Installation & Maintenance, Research & Development and Manufacturing Application Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Traditional BERTs by End-User

Table 20. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Traditional Bit Error Rate Testers (BERTs) by End-User Segment – Enterprises, Component & System Manufacturers, Service Providers and Other End-User Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 21. World Historic Review For Traditional Bit Error Rate Testers (BERTs) by End-User Segment – Enterprises, Component & System Manufacturers, Service Providers and Other End-User Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 22. World 15-Year Perspective for Traditional Bit Error Rate Testers (BERTs) by End-User Segment – Percentage Share Breakdown of Annual Revenue for Enterprises, Component & System Manufacturers, Service Providers and Other End-User Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Traditional BERTs by Application

Table 23. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Traditional Bit Error Rate Testers (BERTs) by Application Segment – Installation & Maintenance, Research & Development and Manufacturing Application Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 24. World Historic Review for Traditional Bit Error Rate Testers (BERTs) by Application Segment – Installation & Maintenance, Research & Development and Manufacturing Application Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 25. World 15-Year Perspective for Traditional Bit Error Rate Testers (BERTs) Application Segment – Percentage Share Breakdown of Annual Revenue for Installation & Maintenance, Research & Development and Manufacturing Application Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled: 43 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 53)
Region/CountryPlayers
The United States
Canada
Japan
Europe
Germany
The United Kingdom
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)
Latin America
Middle-East