Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC): Market Research Report

January 2019 | 153 pages | ID: PA5BC997550EN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) in US$ Thousand. The Global market is further analyzed by the following Applications and Integration Methods: Market by Application - Optical Signal Processing, Optical Communications, and Others; Market by Integration Methods - Packaging, Monolithic Integration, and Module Integration.

The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2015 through 2024. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs. The report profiles 38 companies including many key and niche players such as -

• Broadcom Inc.
• Ciena Corporation
• Enablence Technologies, Inc.
• Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.
• Infinera Corporation
• Kaiam Corporation

Contents

1. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

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

2. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

A Prelude
Technological Advancements and High Data Traffic Fuel Market Growth
PIC Assumes Critical Importance amid Expanding Role of Optical Communication in the Telecom Sector
Key Trends Influencing the Uptake of PICs in Optical Communication Space
Soaring Deployments of 100G & Ultra-100G OTNs
Growing Uptake of FTTx Networks
Increased Emphasis on Optical Signal Processing in Fiber Optic Networks Extends Novel Opportunities for PIC
Market Outlook

3. MARKET TRENDS & GROWTH DRIVERS

Growing Bandwidth Needs Necessitates Strengthening of Fiber Optic Networks - Strong Business Case for PIC

Table 1. Global IP Traffic Scenario (2018 & 2021E): IP Traffic Volume in Exabytes (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 2. Global IP Traffic Scenario (2018E): Percentage Breakdown of IP Traffic Volume by Geographic Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 3. Global IP Traffic Scenario (2018E): Percentage Breakdown of IP Traffic Volume by Consumer Segment (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 4. Global IP Traffic Scenario (2018 & 2021E): Percentage Breakdown of IP Traffic Volume by Connection Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Key Factors Influencing IP Traffic Growth & Bandwidth Needs
Sharp Increase in Number of Internet Subscribers

Table 5. Global Internet Market (2017E): Number of Subscribers in Millions by Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 6. Global Internet Market (2018E): Population Penetration Rate (In %) of Internet Subscriptions by Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

High Penetration of IP-enabled Devices

Table 7. World Market for Smartphones (2016, 2018 & 2022): Breakdown of Sales in Million Units by Geographic Region/Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 8. Global Portable Devices Market (2018 & 2020): Percentage Breakdown of Unit Shipments by Device Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 9. Global Wireless Communication Market (2017 & 2020): Percentage Breakdown of Traffic Volume by Mobile Device Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Faster Broadband Speeds
Proliferation of Bandwidth-Intensive Applications
Surging Investments on Advanced Telecom Infrastructure Set to Fuel Wider Adoption of PICs
Infrastructure Verticals Where Telecom Investments Continue to Remain High
Long-Haul Networks
Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs)
Access Networks
Expanding Role of DCI in Data Centers Creates Potential Market Opportunities
Data Center Interconnect (DCI) Related Needs of Enterprises by Sector: A Snapshot
Major Data Center Trends Influencing DCI Implementations
Rapid Growth in Data Center Traffic

Table 10. Global Data Center Traffic Scenario (2017 & 2021E): Data Center IP Traffic in Exabytes (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Sharp Increase in Cloud Data Center Traffic

Table 11. Global Data Center Traffic Scenario (2017 & 2021E): Percentage Breakdown of Data Center Traffic by Equipment Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 12. Global Cloud Data Center Market (2017 & 2021E): Percentage Breakdown of Data Center Traffic by Cloud Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Transition towards Data Center Consolidation
Growing Role of Virtualization
High Tide in Wi-Fi Equipment Installations Bodes Well for Market Growth
Biophotonics: A Niche Market Segment for PIC

Table 13. Global Biophotonics Market (2018E): Percentage Breakdown of Revenues by Geographic Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Expanding Application Base for Biophotonics Generates Parallel Opportunities for PIC
Increased Focus on Optical In-Vitro Diagnostics Augurs Well
Northbound Trajectory in Fiber Optic Sensors Vertical Gives Impetus to Market Growth

Table 14. Global Fiber Optic Sensors Market (2018 & 2024): Breakdown of Sales in US$ Million by Geographic Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Smart Cities Concept to Underpin Sales Growth in the Coming Years

Table 15. Smart Cities Market Worldwide (2015 & 2020): Annual Revenues from Smart City Technologies in US$ Million by Geographic Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Smart Homes to Drive Demand for PICs

Table 16. Number of Smart Homes Worldwide (In 000 Households) by Select Country for the Years 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Upcoming Quantum Computing Model to Infuse New Growth Opportunities
Indium Phosphide Emerges as Material of Choice in PIC Manufacturing

Table 17. Global Photonics Integrated Circuit Market (2018E): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption by Raw Material (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Use of Silicon Substrates Gathers Steam
Packaging Integration or Hybrid Integration: The Widely Used PIC Fabrication Method
Monolithic Integration Making Steady Progress in PIC Fabrication
Economic Unviability of Electronic IC in OEO Conversion Puts Focus on Photonic IC

Table 18. Global Photonics Integrated Circuit Market (2018E): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption by Component (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Reduced Number of Optical Packages: Another Major Advantage with PIC
Decreased Need for Fiber Coupling Further Enhances the Image of PIC
Innovations – Key to High Growth and Consistent Demand
Establishment of Collaborative Initiatives Fosters Development of Innovative Products
Next Generation Silicon Photonics and Polymer Based Photonic ICs Enhance Speed, Bandwidth and Scalability

4. PRODUCT/TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW

Introduction
Photonic IC vs. Electronic IC
Photonic IC vs. Electronic IC: A Comparative Analysis
Materials Used in Manufacture of PIC
Indium Phosphide
Silicon
Silica-on-Silicon (PLC)
Lithium Niobate (LiNbO3)
Gallium Arsenide (GaAs)
Comparative Analysis of Indium Phosphide (InP) and Silicon (Si) in Manufacture of PIC
Integration Models
Packaging Integration or Hybrid Integration
Monolithic Integration
Module Integration
Comparative Analysis of Packaging, Monolithic, and Module Integration Methods for PIC Integration
Key Benefits of PIC
High Performance
Small Footprint
Low Price
Low Power
Limitations of PIC
Applications
Optical Communications
Optical Signal Processing
Others

5. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Technological Innovations and High Growth Intensifies Competition

Table 19. Global Photonic Integrated Circuit Market (2017E): Percentage Breakdown of Revenues by Leading Producers (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5.1 Focus on Select Global Players
Broadcom Inc. (USA)
Ciena Corporation (USA)
Enablence Technologies, Inc. (Canada)
Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. (China)
Infinera Corporation (USA)
Kaiam Corporation (USA)
Lumentum Operations LLC (USA)
NeoPhotonics Corporation (USA)
Nokia Networks (Finland)
Oclaro, Inc. (USA)
5.2 Recent Industry Activity
Lumentum to Takeover Oclaro
Synopsys Acquires PhoeniX
POET Technologies Acquires BB Photonics
Broadcom Acquires Avago Technologies
Nokia Acquires Alcatel-Lucent

6. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Table 20. World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) by Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 21. World 10-Year Perspective for Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) by Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2015, 2018, and 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 22. World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) by Application - Optical Signal Processing, Optical Communications, and Other Application Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 23. World 10-Year Perspective for Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Optical Signal Processing, Optical Communications, and Other Application Markets for Years 2015, 2018, and 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 24. World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) by Integration - Packaging, Monolithic Integration, and Module Integration Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 25. World 10-Year Perspective for Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) by Integration - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Packaging, Monolithic Integration, and Module Integration Markets for Years 2015, 2018, and 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7. REGIONAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

7.1 The United States
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Telecom Industry’s Focus on High-Speed Fiber Networks Builds Momentum for PIC Sales in the US
Fiber Optic Networks Register Steady Growth
Fast Internet Access Demand Gears up New Optical Systems
FTTP Deployments: On the Rise
Fiber Optics Industry Benefits from Telecom Regulatory Act, 1996
Novel Use Case of Biophotonics in Medical Devices to Benefit PICs
Mainstream Image of Fiber Optic Sensors to Underpin Sales Growth of PICs
B. Market Analytics

Table 26. US Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Market Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7.2 Canada
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Positive Trends in the Canadian Telecom Sector Encourage PIC Market
Growing Use of Fiber Optic Sensors Extends Growth Opportunities
B. Market Analytics

Table 27. Canadian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Market Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7.3 Japan
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Japan’s Image as a Major Fiber Optics Consumer Props up Market Prospects
B. Market Analytics

Table 28. Japanese Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Market Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7.4 Europe
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Stable Growth in European Fiber Optics Market to Augment PIC Sales
Growing Home Entertainment Market Spurs Demand for Fiber Optic Networks
UK: PIC Sales to Increase in line with Expanding Investments on Fiber Optic Networks
B. Market Analytics

Table 29. European Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) by Region/Country - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 30. European 10-Year Perspective for Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) by Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2015, 2018, and 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7.5 Asia-Pacific
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Ongoing Telecom Infrastructure Projects Set to Widen the Market Scope for PIC in Asia-Pacific
Pan Asian Continental Terrestrial Fiber Optic Network
Submarine Cables in Asia
B. Market Analytics

Table 31. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) by Region/Country - China, South Korea, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 32. Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) by Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for China, South Korea, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets for Years 2015, 2018, and 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  7.5.1 China
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Favorable Growth Prospects for Fiber Optic Networks Augurs Well for PIC
Increased Adoption of Fiber Optic Sensors Infuses Market Momentum
Sensors Manufacturing Scenario in China
B. Market Analytics

Table 33. Chinese Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Market Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  7.5.2 South Korea
Market Analysis

Table 34. South Korean Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Market Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  7.5.3 Rest of Asia-Pacific
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Select Asia-Pacific Markets - Key Telecom Trends Positively Influencing the PIC Market
Australia & New Zealand
India
Singapore
Hong Kong
B. Market Analytics

Table 35. Rest of Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Market Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7.6 Latin America
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
PIC Market to Benefit from Telecom Infrastructure Development Projects
Accelerated FTTH Deployments: Opportunities for Fiber Optic Components
B. Market Analytics

Table 36. Latin American Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) by Region/Country - Brazil and Rest of Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 37. Latin American 10-Year Perspective for Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) by Region/ Country - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Brazil and Rest of Latin America Markets for Years 2015, 2018, and 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  7.6.1 Brazil
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Brazilian Telecom Market: An Overview
B. Market Analytics

Table 38. Brazilian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Market Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  7.6.2 Rest of Latin America
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Mexico – Key Market for Wireless Communication Services
B. Market Analytics

Table 39. Rest of Latin America Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Market Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7.7 Rest of World
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Middle East’s Thrust on Expanding Communication Infrastructure Augurs Well for PIC
Fiber Optic Cable Projects for Improving Telecom Connectivity Drive PIC Sales in Africa
B. Market Analytics

Table 40. Rest of World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Market Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

8. COMPANY PROFILES

Total Companies Profiled: 38 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 42)
The United States (18)
Canada (5)
Japan (2)
Europe (13)
  France (1)
  Germany (1)
  Spain (1)
  Rest of Europe (9)
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (2)
Middle East (2)