This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Fiber Optic Products & Applications in Millions of US$. The major product segments analyzed are Optical Fiber, and Fiber Optic Components ( Fiber Optic Connectors, Fiber Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/Receivers, Fiber Optic Amplifiers, & Others). The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual forecasts are provided for each region and product segment for the period of 2000 through 2015. The report profiles 382 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as 3M, ADC Telecommunications, Inc., Advanced Cable Systems Corp., Agilent Technologies Inc., Alcatel-Lucent SA, Amphenol Corporation, ARRIS Group, Inc., Corning, Inc., Corning Cable Systems LLC, Diamond SA, Fujikura Ltd., Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd., Hirose Electric Co., Ltd., Hitachi Cable Ltd., HUBER+SUHNER, Infineon Technologies AG, Japan Aviation Electronics Industry, Ltd., JDS Uniphase Corp., Methode Electronics, Inc., Molex, Inc., Nortel Networks, Siemens AG, Sterlite Optical Technologies Ltd., Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd., Telect, Inc., Tellabs, Inc., and Tyco International Ltd. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

FIBER OPTIC PRODUCTS & APPLICATIONS			MCP-2919
A GLOBAL STRATEGIC BUSINESS REPORT


                                            CONTENTS


  I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

      Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations                       I-1
      Disclaimers                                                       I-2
      Data Interpretation & Reporting Level                             I-2
       Quantitative Techniques & Analytics                              I-3
      Product Definitions and Scope of Study                            I-3
       Definitions                                                      I-3
        Fiber Optic Components                                          I-3
         Fiber Optic Connectors                                         I-3
         Fiber Optic Couplers                                           I-3
         Fiber Optic Transmitters/Receivers                             I-4
         Fiber Optic Amplifiers                                         I-4
         Others                                                         I-4


 II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

  1. Market Snapshots                                                   II-1

  2. Industry Overview                                                  II-2
      Fiber Optics-Enabling the Infotech Age                            II-2
      Fiber Optics- Strengthening the Telecom Backbone                  II-2
      Fiber Optics - A Cut Above the Rest                               II-2
      Futuristic Outlook Market Analysis                                II-3
       Optical Fiber Market - An Overview                               II-3
       Fiber Optic Components Market - A Current and Future Analysis    II-3
       US- The Largest in Fiber Optic Components Market                 II-3
       Fiber Optic Transmitters/Receivers Offering Maximum Growth       II-4
      Development of Optical Fiber                                      II-4
      Economies of Scale                                                II-4
       Table 1: Fiber Optic Isolators Market Worldwide (2004-2006) -
       Percentage Breakdown by End-Use Industry by Value Sales for
       Telecom, Cable TV, Military/Aerospace, Specialty and Data
       Networks (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                    II-5

       Table 2: Fiber Optic Filters Market Worldwide (2004-2006) -
       Percentage Breakdown by Geographic Region by Value Sales for
       North America, Europe, Japan/Pacific Rim and Rest of World
       (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                             II-5

       Table 3: Optoelectronic Transmitter/Receiver Pair Market
       Worldwide (2004-2006) - Percentage Breakdown by Application
       Type by Value Sales for Semi-Automated, Manual Assembly,
       General Purpose Components in Semi-Automated and Fully
       Automated (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                   II-6

  3. Trends/Factors                                                     II-7
      On the Industry Front                                             II-7
       Demand-Capacity Balance Boosts Realization                       II-7
       Telecom Equipment Boosts Fiber-Optic Connector Sector            II-7
       Vertical Integration: A Key Competitive Advantage                II-7
       Horizontal Integration: Another Key Weapon in the Competitive
        Arsenal                                                         II-7
       Deregulation and Privatization of Telecom Sector Drives the
        Growth of Fiber-Optic Industry                                  II-8
      On the Products Front                                             II-8
       Multiplexing Advancements - Makes Fiber Affordable               II-8
       Inevitable Shift to WDM based Systems                            II-8
        Network Meltdowns- Courtesy WDMs                                II-8
        Longhaul Applications- The Star for WDM Deployment              II-9
        Rise in Data Storage Networks Sparks Up the Demand for Fiber
         Optic Components                                               II-9
        Demand Growing for Harsh Environment Fiber Optic Components     II-9
      On the Market Front                                               II-10
       Soaring Demand for High Bandwidth                                II-10
        The Response                                                    II-10
        Oligopolistic Pricing Structure - Phases Out                    II-11
        Supply Overshadows Demand                                       II-11
       Asia, a Fastest Growing Region for Fiber Optic Telecom Sector    II-11
       Internet Applications- A Lucrative Niche Market                  II-12
       Hybrid Networks - Enticing Opportunities but Uncertain Future    II-12
       Fiber-To-The-Desk                                                II-12
        Say 'No' to Limitations                                         II-12
       Fiber Vs Other Media                                             II-13
       Fiber-To-The-Computer                                            II-13
        The Computer Syndrome                                           II-13
       Two Way Communications - Uncertain Future Clouds Potential
        Opportunities                                                   II-14
      On the Business Environment Front                                 II-14
       Joint Ventures to Explore the Unexplored                         II-14
       International Deregulation Drives Up Demand                      II-14
       Issues Related to Piracy of Cable Programming Sent Over
        Fiber-Optic Cables                                              II-15
      On the Competition Front                                          II-15
       Industry Participants Adopt Consolidated Strategy                II-15
        It Pays to Improve Product Quality                              II-15
        Reducing Installation Process' Labor Costs                      II-15

  4. Industry Structure                                                 II-16
      Categorization                                                    II-16
      Optical Fiber                                                     II-16
       Fiber and its Intricacies                                        II-17
        Composition of an Optical Fiber                                 II-17
       Mechanism of Fiber Operations                                    II-17
       FIBER and its Flow                                               II-17
       Manufacturing Processes                                          II-18
        Inside Vapor Deposition                                         II-18
        Outside Vapor Deposition                                        II-18
        Modified Chemical Vapor Deposition                              II-18
       Drawing of Fiber                                                 II-18
       Types of Fiber                                                   II-19
        Single Mode Fiber                                               II-19
        Multimode Fiber                                                 II-19
       Sizes of Optical Fiber                                           II-19
      Fiber Optic Cable                                                 II-20
       Terrestrial Cable                                                II-20
       Submarine Cable                                                  II-20
       Demand Drivers                                                   II-21
      Fiber Optic Components                                            II-21
       Categorization                                                   II-21
       Active Components                                                II-22
       Wave Division Multiplexing Components                            II-22
        Market for Wave Division Multiplexing Products                  II-22
       Product Segments-Fiber Optic Components                          II-23
        i. Fiber Optic Connectors                                       II-23
        ii. Fiber Optic Couplers                                        II-23
        iii. Fiber Optic Transmitters/Receivers                         II-23
          Fiber optic Transmitters                                      II-23
           Specifications to be Met by Transmitters                     II-23
           Market for Single Wave Transmitters                          II-23
          Fiber Optic Receivers                                         II-24
        iv. Fiber Optic Amplifiers                                      II-24
        v. Other Products/Components                                    II-25
          Fiber Optic Switches                                          II-25
          Fiber Optic Isolators                                         II-25

  5. Market Structure                                                   II-26
      Overview                                                          II-26
      Regional Telcos                                                   II-26
       Fiber Deployment by Regional Telcos                              II-26
        CAPs                                                            II-26
        RBOCs                                                           II-26
        CLECs                                                           II-27
       Use of Fiber Optics in Metropolitan Networks                     II-27
      Cable TV                                                          II-27
      Long Haul Applications                                            II-27
       Ultra-Long-Haul Networks                                         II-28
       Internet - A Major Driver for Fiber Industry                     II-28
       Rising Necessity for Second Lines                                II-28
      Premises Market                                                   II-28
      Other Markets                                                     II-29
       Military Applications Leading the Bandwagon                      II-29
       Public Utilities to Lead the Show in the Future                  II-29
       Intelligent Transportation Systems- Market with a Boisterous
        Growth Potential                                                II-30
       Medical Fiber Optics                                             II-30
        Overview                                                        II-30
        Optical Fiber Make                                              II-30
        Optical Fibers Spurning Growth in Medical Equipment             II-30
        Where Optical Fiber Technology Fits-In In Medical Field         II-31
        Fiber Optics and Medical Information Transfer                   II-31

  6. Environmental Analysis                                             II-32
      Industry- In Revival Mode After Initial Debacle                   II-32
      US Fiber Markets- Banking on Telecom Regulatory Act, 1996         II-32
      Element of Competition Working Wonders                            II-32
      Regulatory Policies in Europe                                     II-32
      Limited Deregulation in Japan                                     II-32
      Korea - National Interests Hold High over Deregulation            II-33
      Emerging Economies- Most Exotic Markets to be in                  II-33
      Submarine Cable- Connecting the Transpacific Markets              II-33
      Utilities - Entities with Electric Dreams                         II-33
       Reasons for Undermining the Presence of Utilities in the
        Telephony Services                                              II-34
      Implications for the Fiber Optics Industry                        II-34
      Opportunities                                                     II-34
      Entry Barriers                                                    II-34
      Potential Risk Factors For Fiber Optics Industry                  II-35
      Industry Consolidation                                            II-35
       Need for Consolidation                                           II-35
       Growing trend of Modularization                                  II-35
       Demand for Integrated Solutions Fuels Consolidation              II-36
       Implications                                                     II-36
       Opportunities                                                    II-36
       M&As in the End Use Segments                                     II-36

  7. Competitive Analysis                                               II-37
      Industry Composition                                              II-37
      Fiber World                                                       II-37
      Cable Field                                                       II-37
      Equipment Arena                                                   II-37
       Market Expansion                                                 II-37
       Keeping the New Entrants at Bay                                  II-37
       Technological Developments Impacting the Prices                  II-37
      Capacity Concerns                                                 II-38
       Industry Capacity Shoots Up                                      II-38
       Mergers and Acquisitions in Key End Use Segments                 II-38

  8. Technology Developments                                            II-39
      A New Technique to Manufacture Small Optical Pathways             II-39
      Innovative Packaging Methods to Create Advanced Fiberoptic
       Connectors                                                       II-39
      NEC Develops Ultra-Fast WDM Technology                            II-39
      Advent of PIR-Polycrystalline IR Fiber                            II-39
      Micro Illumination Technology Revolutionizing The Medical
       Industry                                                         II-40
      Medical OEMs Benefit from Specialty Applications                  II-40

  9. Competing Technologies                                             II-41
      Serious Contenders                                                II-41
      Copper - Still the Best Bet in Short Range Communications         II-41
       Mix and Match Approach                                           II-41
       New Technologies Pumping in New Life                             II-41
       Cost Factor Playing Prime                                        II-41
       Fiber can Encroach upon, but not Replace Copper Architecture     II-42
      Wireless Technologies                                             II-42
       New Technologies Impede Fiber's Growth                           II-42
      Satellite Networks - Reaching for the Stars                       II-42
      Laser Dish Systems Provide Cheaper, Faster Alternatives to
       Fiber Networks                                                   II-42

  10. New Applications                                                  II-44
      Fiber Optic based "Seeing Instruments" from Vista Medical
       Technologies                                                     II-44
      Fiber Optics Used in Online Refinery Blender Analyzer Systems     II-44
      Gyroscopes for Automotive Applications                            II-44
      Fiber Optics in Cancer Detection                                  II-44
      BCTS Develops Fiber Optic Temperature Sensing System              II-44
      Novel Fiber Optic Scale from Oak Ridge Laboratories               II-44
      Fiber Optics to Help in Infrared Spectroscopy                     II-45
      Fiber Optic Sensors that can Sense Odor                           II-45
      Fiber Optic Spectrometers Enhances Soil, Water Contamination
       Analysis                                                         II-45
      Fiber Optic Refrigeration Products                                II-45
      Fiber Optics Help Police Nab Lawbreakers                          II-45
      Fiber Optics in Air Traffic Control                               II-45

  11. Pricing Scenario                                                  II-46
      International Pricing Trends                                      II-46
      A Historic Review of Pricing Trends                               II-46
       The Great Price War of 1993                                      II-46
      A Review of Recent Past                                           II-47
       Table 4: International Pricing Trends For Cable (Price - $
       per cabled fiber-meter) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)     II-47
       Reversal of Trend in 1996                                        II-47
        Table 5: Pricing Trends in Optical Fiber Market- 1993- 1997
        (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                            II-47

  12. Product Launches/Developments                                     II-48
      Oncore Launches New Line of Fiber Optic Network Cables            II-48
      Extron Launches New Fiber Optic Matrix Switcher                   II-48
      Fresco Microchip Launches Single-Chip Hybrid Receiver for
       Terrestrial & Cable Television                                   II-48
      Indonesian Telco Xl Launches Fiber Optic Cable Network            II-48
      ADC Introduces OmniReach Fiber Distribution Hub (FDH) 3000       II-48
      ADC Launches TrueNet Fiber Portfolio                              II-49
      Corning Cable Systems Launches New FlexNAP System Tools          II-49
      JDSU Launches MTS/T-BERD 6000                                     II-49
      ADC Unveils OmniReach 8                                          II-49
      JDSU Launches New Fiber Characterization Software                 II-49
      Banner Engineering Launches D10 Series of Fiber Optic Sensors     II-50
      PerkerElmer Introduces XL3000, A Fiber Optic Illuminator          II-50
      Honeywell Unveils New Fiber Optic Duplexers                       II-50
      Iran Initiates the Construction of the National Fiber Optic
       Network                                                          II-50
      MCC Unveils Fiber Optic Snake on a Reel, Fiber Data
       Communications Cable Assemblies                                  II-50
      Delphi Releases New TFOCA-4 Fiber Optic Connector                 II-50
      Pirelli Launches a Host of Fiber Optical Network Solutions        II-51
      Fiber-Span Releases New Fiber Optic Products for Dual- Band
       UHF Applications                                                 II-51
      Corning Cable and 3Com Introduces Fiber-to-the- Desk Solution     II-51
      OFS Introduces TrueWave REACH LWP Optical Fiber                   II-51
      OSF Introduces Orbital(TM) Fiber Management System                II-51
      Berk-Tek Releases New Safe Fiber-Optic Cables                     II-52

  13. Recent Industry Activity                                          II-53
      Sterlite Bags BSNL Contract                                       II-53
      GCI to Build New Southeast Alaska Fiber-Optic Cable               II-53
      NITEL Acquires Additional Bandwidth from SAT-3                    II-53
      Alcatel-Lucent Signs Submarine Cable Network Contract with
       TEAMS Ltd.                                                       II-53
      Prysmian Cables To Ramp Up Capacity In Indonesia                  II-53
      China Netcom to Invest US$2 Billion in Network Cable Improvement  II-54
      Huawei and GMS Form Submarine JV                                  II-54
      Singtel To Sell Its Stake in Network i2i to Bharti Airtel         II-54
      Singapore to Japan Cable Link By June 2008                        II-54
      BSNL, MTNL To Jointly Lay New Submarine Cable System              II-54
      Fingrid to Lay Sub-Marine Power Cable Between Finland and Sweden  II-54
      Alcatel-Lucent Joins SHD to Deploy WiMAX Network                  II-54
      LPTIC opts Alcatel-Lucent Fiber Backbone Network Installation     II-55
      JDSU Acquires Picolight                                           II-55
      Emcore Acquires Opticomm                                          II-55
      Siemens Acquires Photonic Bridges                                 II-55
      Verizon Plans Expansion of Fiber Optics Portfolio                 II-55
      Siemens Enter Into A Contract With Finnet Group                   II-56
      Furukawa Electric Company Sells Shares of OCP                     II-56
      Fiberhome Gains Algerian Contract                                 II-56
      Cicada acquires OFS's Outside Plant Closure Products              II-56
      KVH Industries Bags a Contract for the Production of FOG-Based
       Measurement Unit from Raytheon                                   II-56
      Sagitta Signs a Strategic Distribution Agreement with FOC         II-56
      OFS Enters into a Licensing Agreement with Verrillon              II-57
      OFS Enters into a Licensing Agreement with Koheras                II-57
      Fibralink Jamaica and Trans-Caribbean Obtains Jamaican License
       to Construct Submarine Fiber Optic Networks                      II-57
      Sabeus Sets Up a New Fiber Optics Production & R&D Facility at
       Pennsylvania, USA                                                II-57

  14. Focus on Select Players                                           II-58
      3M (US)                                                           II-58
      ADC Telecommunications, Inc. (US)                                 II-58
      Advanced Cable Systems Corp. (Japan)                              II-59
      Agilent Technologies Inc. (US)                                    II-59
      Alcatel-Lucent SA (France)                                        II-59
      Amphenol Corporation (US)                                         II-59
      ARRIS Group Inc. (US)                                             II-60
      Corning Inc. (US)                                                 II-60
      Corning Cable Systems LLC (USA)                                   II-61
      Diamond SA (Switzerland)                                          II-61
      Fujikura Ltd. (Japan)                                             II-61
      Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. (Japan)                               II-61
      Hirose Electric Co., Ltd. (Japan)                                 II-62
      Hitachi Cable Ltd. (Japan)                                        II-62
      HUBER+SUHNER (Switzerland)                                        II-62
      Infineon Technologies AG (Germany)                                II-63
      Japan Aviation Electronics Industry, Ltd. (Japan)                 II-63
      JDS Uniphase Corp. (US)                                           II-63
      Methode Electronics Inc. (US)                                     II-64
      Molex Inc. (US)                                                   II-64
      Nortel Networks (Canada)                                          II-65
      Siemens AG (Germany)                                              II-65
      Sterlite Optical Technologies Ltd. (India)                        II-66
      Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd. (Japan)                         II-66
      Telect, Inc. (US)                                                 II-67
      Tellabs, Inc. (US)                                                II-67
      Tyco International Ltd. (Bermuda)                                 II-68

  15. Global Market Perspective                                         II-69
      World Market for Optical Fiber                                    II-69
      Table 6: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
      Optical Fiber by Geographic Region - North America, Europe,
      Japan, China and Rest of the World Markets Independently
      Analyzed with Annual Demand Figures in Million KM for Years
      2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)            II-69

      Table 7: World Long-Term Projections for Optical Fiber by
      Geographic Region - North America, Europe, Japan, China and
      Rest of the World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
      Demand Figures in Million KM for Years 2011 through 2015
      (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                              II-70

      Table 8: World 10-Year Perspective for Optical Fiber by
      Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Demand for North
      America, Europe, Japan, China and Rest of the World Markets
      for Years 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding
      Graph/Chart)                                                      II-70
      World Market for Fiber Optic Components                           II-71
      Table 9: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
      Fiber Optic Components by Geographic Region - US, Canada,
      Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World
      Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
      US$ million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        II-71

      Table 10: World Long-Term Projections for Fiber Optic
      Components by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
      Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World Markets
      Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
      million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
      Graph/Chart)                                                      II-72

      Table 11: World 10-Year Perspective for Fiber Optic Components
      by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for
      US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and
      Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        II-73

      Table 12: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
      Fiber Optic Connectors by Geographic Region - US, Canada,
      Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World
      Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
      US$ million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        II-74

      Table 13: World Long-Term Projections for Fiber Optic
      Connectors by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
      Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World Markets
      Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
      million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
      Graph/Chart)                                                      II-75

      Table 14: World 10-Year Perspective for Fiber Optic Connectors
      by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for
      US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and
      Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        II-76

      Table 15: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
      Fiber Optic Couplers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
      Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World Markets
      Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
      million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding
      Graph/Chart)                                                      II-77

      Table 16: World Long-Term Projections for Fiber Optic Couplers
      by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
      Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World Markets
      Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
      million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
      Graph/Chart)                                                      II-78

      Table 17: World 10-Year Perspective for Fiber Optic Couplers
      by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for
      US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and
      Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        II-79

      Table 18: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
      Fiber Optic Transmitters/ Receivers by Geographic Region - US,
      Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest
      of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
      Figures in US$ million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        II-80

      Table 19: World Long-Term Projections for Fiber Optic
      Transmitters/ Receivers by Geographic Region - US, Canada,
      Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World
      Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
      US$ million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        II-81

      Table 20: World 10-Year Perspective for Fiber Optic
      Transmitters/ Receivers by Geographic Region - Percentage
      Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
      Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets for
      Years 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)      II-82

      Table 21: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
      Fiber Optic Amplifiers by Geographic Region -US, Canada,
      Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World
      Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
      US$ million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        II-83

      Table 22: World Long-Term Projections for Fiber Optic
      Amplifiers by Geographic Region -US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
      Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets
      Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
      million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
      Graph/Chart)                                                      II-84

      Table 23: World 10-Year Perspective for Fiber Optic Amplifiers
      by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for
      US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and
      Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        II-85

      Table 24: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
      Other Fiber Optic Components by Geographic Region - US,
      Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of
      World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures
      in US$ million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        II-86

      Table 25: World Long-Term Projections for Other Fiber Optic
      Components by Geographic Region -US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
      Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets
      Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
      million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
      Graph/Chart)                                                      II-87

      Table 26: World 10-Year Perspective for Other Fiber Optic
      Components by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
      Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin
      America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2007 & 2012
      (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                              II-88


III. MARKET

  1. North America                                                      III-1
       Market Analysis                                                  III-1
        Table 27: North American Recent Past, Current & Future
        Analysis for optical fiber- Demand Analyzed in Million KM
        for years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                    III-1

        Table 28: North American Long-Term Projections for Optical
        Fiber- Demand Analyzed in Million KM for years 2011 through
        2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                       III-1

  2. The United States                                                  III-2
      A.Market Analysis                                                 III-2
        Table 29: US Annual Expenditure on Home Fiber Optics
        Networks for the Years 2004-2007 in US$ Million (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-2
        Competitive Scenario                                            III-3
        Revenue Analysis                                                III-3
         Fiber Optic Components Market                                  III-3
        Trends in the End-User Industry                                 III-3
         US Carriers Resort to the Swapping Business                    III-3
         Fiber-Optic Systems Replaces Traditional Telephone Networks    III-3
         Consolidation: A Broad Trend in Services Providers             III-4
         Fast Internet Access Demand Gears up New Optical Systems.      III-4
         Dense WDM Market: Getting Denser                               III-4
         Fiber-to-the-Home Marker- Who are the Real Heroes?             III-4
         Hurdles in the Mainstream Adoption of Fiber Optic Cable
          Technology for Home                                           III-5
        Product Launches/Development                                    III-5
        Strategic Corporate Developments                                III-8
        Key Players                                                     III-10
      B.Market Analytics                                                III-19
        Table 30: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
        Fiber Optic Components by Product Segment - Fiber Optic
        Connectors, Fiber Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic
        Transmitters/Receivers, Fiber Optic Amplifiers and Others
        Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
        US$ million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-19

        Table 31: US Long-Term Projections for Fiber Optic
        Components by Product Segment - Fiber Optic Connectors,
        Fiber Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/Receivers,
        Fiber Optic Amplifiers and Others Markets Independently
        Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ million for Years
        2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)          III-19

        Table 32: US 10-Year Perspective for Fiber Optic Components
        by Product Segment-Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for
        Fiber Optic Connectors, Fiber Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic
        Transmitters/Receivers, Fiber Optic Amplifiers and Others
        Market for 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                    III-20

  3. Canada                                                             III-21
      A.Market Analysis                                                 III-21
        Overview- Fiber Optic Components Market                         III-21
        Futuristic Outlook                                              III-21
        Trends                                                          III-21
         Moving Towards a Digital Era....                               III-21
         Deregulation of Telecommunications Sector Drives Fiber Growth  III-21
        Nortel Networks - A Key Canadian Player                         III-22
      B.Market Analytics                                                III-23
        Table 33: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
        for Fiber Optic Components by Product Segment - Fiber Optic
        Connectors, Fiber Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic
        transmitters/Receivers, Fiber Optic Amplifiers and Others
        Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
        US$ million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-23

        Table 34: Canadian Long-Term Projections for Fiber Optic
        Components by Product Segment - Fiber Optic Connectors,
        Fiber Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic transmitters/Receivers,
        Fiber Optic Amplifiers and Others Markets Independently
        Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ million for Years
        2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)          III-24

        Table 35: Canadian 10-Year Perspective for Fiber Optic
        Components by Product Segment-Percentage Breakdown of Value
        Sales for Fiber Optic Connectors, Fiber Optic Couplers,
        Fiber Optic Transmitters/ Receivers, Fiber Optic Amplifiers
        and Others Market for 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-24

  4. Japan                                                              III-25
      A.Market Analysis                                                 III-25
        Overview- Optical Fiber Market                                  III-25
        Overview- Fiber Optic Components Market                         III-25
        Japan- Way Ahead in its Cosmic Journey Despite the Economic
         Crisis                                                         III-25
        Leading Players                                                 III-25
        Recent Industry Activity                                        III-26
        Review of Select Key Players                                    III-26
      B.Market Analytics                                                III-28
        Table 36: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
        for optical fiber- Demand Analyzed in Million KM for years
        2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)          III-28

        Table 37: Japanese Long-Term Projections for Optical Fiber-
        Demand Analyzed in Million KM for years 2011 through 2015
        (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                            III-29

        Table 38: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
        for Fiber Optic Components by Product Segment - Fiber Optic
        Connectors, Fiber Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic
        Transmitters/Receivers, Fiber Optic Amplifiers and Others
        Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
        US$ million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-29

        Table 39: Japanese Long-Term Projections for Fiber Optic
        Components by Product Segment - Fiber Optic Connectors,
        Fiber Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/Receivers,
        Fiber Optic Amplifiers and Others Markets Independently
        Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ million for Years
        2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)          III-30

        Table 40: Japanese 10-Year Perspective for Fiber Optic
        Components by Product Segment-Percentage Breakdown of Value
        Sales for Fiber Optic Connectors, Fiber Optic Couplers,
        Fiber Optic Transmitters/Receivers, Fiber Optic Amplifiers
        and Others Market for 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-30

  5. Europe                                                             III-31
      A.Market Analysis                                                 III-31
        Optical Fiber Market-Overview                                   III-31
        Fiber Optic Components Market-Overview                          III-31
        Demand Drivers                                                  III-31
        Growing Home Entertainment Market Spurs the Demand for Fiber
         Optic Networks                                                 III-31
        Strategic Corporate Developments                                III-32
      B.Market Analytics                                                III-33
        Table 41: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
        for optical fiber- Demand Analyzed in Million KM for years
        2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)          III-33

        Table 42: European Long-Term Projections for Optical Fiber-
        Demand Analyzed in Million KM for years 2011 through 2015
        (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                            III-33

        Table 43: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
        for Fiber Optic Components by Product Segment -Fiber Optic
        Connectors, Fiber Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/
        Receivers, Fiber Optic Amplifiers, and Others Markets
        Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
        million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                    III-34

        Table 44: European Long-Term Projections for Fiber Optic
        Components by Product Segment -Fiber Optic Connectors, Fiber
        Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/ Receivers, Fiber
        Optic Amplifiers, and Others Markets Independently Analyzed
        with Annual Sales Figures in US$ million for Years 2011
        through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)               III-34

        Table 45: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
        for Fiber Optic Components by Region - France, Germany, UK,
        Italy and Rest of European Markets Independently Analyzed
        with Annual Sales Figures in US$ million for Years 2000
        through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)               III-35

        Table 46: European Long-Term Projections for Fiber Optic
        Components by Region -France, Germany, UK, Italy and Rest of
        European Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
        Figures in US$ million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-35

        Table 47: European 10-Year Perspective for Fiber Optic
        Components by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
        Value Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, and Rest of
        Europe Markets for 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                    III-36

        Table 48: European 10-Year Perspective for Fiber Optic
        Components by Product Segment-Percentage Breakdown of Value
        Sales for Fiber Optic Connectors, Fiber Optic Couplers,
        Fiber Optic Transmitters/ Receivers, Fiber Optic Amplifiers,
        and Others Market for Years 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-36

  5a. France                                                            III-37
      A.Market Analysis                                                 III-37
        Overview- Fiber Optic Components Market                         III-37
        Alcatel -Lucent - A leading Player                              III-37
      B.Market Analytics                                                III-38
        Table 49: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
        Fiber Optic Components by Product Segment - Fiber Optic
        Connectors, Fiber Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic
        Transmitters/Receivers, Fiber Optic Amplifiers, and Others
        Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
        US$ million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-38

        Table 50: French Long-Term Projections for Fiber Optic
        Components by Product Segment - Fiber Optic Connectors,
        Fiber Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/Receivers,
        Fiber Optic Amplifiers, and Others Markets Independently
        Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ million for Years
        2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)          III-39

        Table 51: French 10-Year Perspective for Fiber Optic
        Components by Product Segment-Percentage Breakdown of Value
        Sales for Fiber Optic Connectors, Fiber Optic Couplers,
        Fiber Optic Transmitters/Receivers, Fiber Optic Amplifiers
        and Others Market for 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-39

  5b. Germany                                                           III-40
      A.Market Analysis                                                 III-40
        Overview                                                        III-40
        Present and Future Scenario                                     III-40
        Focus on Key Players                                            III-40
         Infineon Technologies AG (Germany)                             III-40
         Siemens AG (Germany)                                           III-40
      B.Market Analytics                                                III-42
        Table 52: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
        Fiber Optic Components by Product Segment - Fiber Optic
        Connectors, Fiber Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic
        Transmitters/Receivers, Fiber Optic Amplifiers, and Others
        Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
        US$ million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-42

        Table 53: German Long-Term Projections for Fiber Optic
        Components by Product Segment - Fiber Optic Connectors,
        Fiber Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/Receivers,
        Fiber Optic Amplifiers, and Others Markets Independently
        Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ million for Years
        2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)          III-43

        Table 54: German 10-Year Perspective for Fiber Optic
        Components by Product Segment-Percentage Breakdown of Value
        Sales for Fiber Optic Connectors, Fiber Optic Couplers,
        Fiber Optic Transmitters/Receivers, Fiber Optic Amplifiers
        and Others Market for 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-43

  5c. Italy                                                             III-44
       Market Analysis                                                  III-44
        Fiber Optic Components Market                                   III-44
        Table 55: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
        Fiber Optic Components by Product Segment - Fiber Optic
        Connectors, Fiber Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic
        Transmitters/Receivers, Fiber Optic Amplifiers and Others
        Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
        US$ million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-44

        Table 56: Italian Long-Term Projections for Fiber Optic
        Components by Product Segment - Fiber Optic Connectors,
        Fiber Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/Receivers,
        Fiber Optic Amplifiers and Others Markets Independently
        Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ million for Years
        2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)          III-45

        Table 57: Italian 10-Year Perspective for Fiber Optic
        Components by Product Segment-Percentage Breakdown of Value
        Sales for Fiber Optic Connectors, Fiber Optic Couplers,
        Fiber Optic Transmitters/ Receivers, Fiber Optic Amplifiers
        and Others Market for 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-45

  5d. The United Kingdom                                                III-46
      A.Market Analysis                                                 III-46
        Fiber Optic Components Market                                   III-46
        Growing Multimedia Fuel Demand for Fiber Optic Equipment        III-46
      B.Market Analytics                                                III-46
        Table 58: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
        Fiber Optic Components by Product Segment - Fiber Optic
        Connectors, Fiber Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/
        Receivers, Fiber Optic Amplifiers, and Others Markets
        Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
        million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                    III-46

        Table 59: UK Long-Term Projections for Fiber Optic
        Components by Product Segment - Fiber Optic Connectors,
        Fiber Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/Receivers,
        Fiber Optic Amplifiers, and Others Markets Independently
        Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ million for Years
        2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)          III-47

        Table 60: UK 10-Year Perspective for Fiber Optic Components
        by Product Segment-Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for
        Fiber Optic Connectors, Fiber Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic
        Transmitters/ Receivers, Fiber Optic Amplifiers, and Others
        Market for 2003, 2007 & 2012 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                    III-47

  5e. Rest of Europe                                                    III-48
      A.Market Analysis                                                 III-48
        Fiber Optic Components Market- Overview                         III-48
        Ukraine                                                         III-48
        Focus on Select Players                                         III-48
      B.Market Analytics                                                III-49
        Table 61: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future
        Analysis for Fiber Optic Components by Product Segment
        -Fiber Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/Receivers,
        Fiber Optic Amplifiers, &Others Markets Independently
        Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ million for Years
        2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)          III-49

        Table 62: Rest of Europe Long-Term Projections for Fiber
        Optic Components by Product Segment -Fiber Optic Couplers,
        Fiber Optic Transmitters/Receivers, Fiber Optic Amplifiers,
        &Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
        Figures in US$ million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-50

        Table 63: Rest of Europe 10-Year Perspective for Fiber Optic
        Components by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
        Value Sales for Fiber Optic Connectors, Fiber Optic
        Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/ Receivers, Fiber Optic
        Amplifiers, and Others Markets for 2003, 2007 & 2012
        (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                            III-50

  6. Asia-Pacific                                                       III-51
      A.Market Analysis                                                 III-51
        An Insight                                                      III-51
        The Advent of Internet and Other High- End Activities           III-51
        Telecommunication Deregulation in Far Eastern Markets           III-51
        Present and Future Scenario                                     III-52
         Fiber Optic Components Market                                  III-52
        Bangladesh                                                      III-52
        China                                                           III-52
         Table 64: Chinese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
         for Optical Fiber- Demand Analyzed in Million Km for years
         2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)         III-52

         Table 65: Chinese Long-Term Projections for Optical Fiber-
         Demand Analyzed in Million KM for years 2011 through 2015
         (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                           III-53
        Hong Kong                                                       III-53
        India                                                           III-54
         A Promising Market...                                          III-54
        Indonesia                                                       III-54
        South Korea                                                     III-54
        Singapore                                                       III-54
        Thailand                                                        III-55
         Shows Brighter Prospects                                       III-55
        Regulatory Environment                                          III-55
        Strategic Corporate Developments                                III-55
        Key Players                                                     III-57
      B.Market Analytics                                                III-58
        Table 66: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future
        Analysis for Fiber Optic Components by Product Segment -
        Fiber Optic Connectors, Fiber Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic
        Transmitters/ Receivers, Fiber Optic Amplifiers, and Others
        Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
        US$ million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-58

        Table 67: Asia-Pacific Long-Term Projections for Fiber Optic
        Components by Product Segment - Fiber Optic Connectors,
        Fiber Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/ Receivers,
        Fiber Optic Amplifiers, and Others Markets Independently
        Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ million for Years
        2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)          III-59

        Table 68: Asia-Pacific Market for Fiber 10-Year Perspective
        for Fiber Optic Components by Product Segment - Percentage
        Breakdown of Value Sales for Fiber Optic Connectors, Fiber
        Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/Receivers, Fiber
        Optic Amplifiers, and Others Markets for 2003, 2007 & 2012
        (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                            III-59

  7. Latin America                                                      III-60
      A.Market Analysis                                                 III-60
        Fiber Optic Components                                          III-60
        Growth Factors                                                  III-60
        Supply Falling Short of Demand                                  III-60
        Brazil and Argentina- Representing the Largest Pie in
         Telecom Industry                                               III-61
        Satellite Communications Light Up Latin American Skies          III-61
        Brazil                                                          III-61
         A Major Telecommunications Market                              III-61
        Jamaica                                                         III-62
        Mexico                                                          III-62
      B.Market Analytics                                                III-63
        Table 69: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future
        Analysis for Fiber Optic Components by Product Segment -
        Fiber Optic Connectors, Fiber Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic
        Transmitters/Receivers, Fiber Optic Amplifiers, and Others
        Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
        US$ million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-63

        Table 70: Latin American Long-Term Projections for Fiber
        Optic Components by Product Segment - Fiber Optic
        Connectors, Fiber Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic
        Transmitters/Receivers, Fiber Optic Amplifiers, and Others
        Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
        US$ million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-64

        Table 71: Latin American 10-Year Perspective for Fiber Optic
        Components by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
        Value Sales for Fiber Optic Connectors, Fiber Optic
        Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/Receivers, Fiber Optic
        Amplifiers, and Others Markets for 2003, 2007 & 2012
        (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                            III-64

  8. Rest of World                                                      III-65
      A.Market Analysis                                                 III-65
        Fiber Optic Components                                          III-65
        African Overview                                                III-65
         South Africa                                                   III-65
        Middle Eastern Overview                                         III-66
         Jordan                                                         III-66
        Product Launches                                                III-66
        Recent Industry Activity                                        III-66
      B.Market Analytics                                                III-67
        Table 72: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future
        Analysis for Fiber Optic Cables Components by Product
        Segment - Fiber Optic Connectors, Fiber Optic Couplers,
        Fiber Optic Transmitters/ Receivers, Fiber Optic Amplifiers,
        and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
        Figures in US$ million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-67

        Table 73: Rest of World Long-Term Projections for Fiber
        Optic Cables Components by Product Segment - Fiber Optic
        Connectors, Fiber Optic Couplers, Fiber Optic
        Transmitters/Receivers, Fiber Optic Amplifiers, and Others
        Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
        US$ million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      III-68

        Table 74: Rest of World 10-Year Perspective for Fiber Optic
        Components by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
        Value Sales for Fiber Optic Connectors, Fiber Optic
        Couplers, Fiber Optic Transmitters/Receivers, Fiber Optic
        Amplifiers, and Others Markets for 2003, 2007 & 2012
        (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                            III-68


 IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE