London, 15 September 2014 – TechNavio, a global tech-focused research firm has announced the publication of its market research report on the Global Portable OTDR Market 2014-2018.
About Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR)
An OTDR is an electronic-optical instrument, which combines a laser source and a detector that is used to characterize optical fiber. It mainly uses two types of reflections, namely “Rayleigh backscattering” and “Fresnel reflection”. Portable OTDRs is one of the rapidly growing segments in the Global OTDR Market, which is expected to post a CAGR of 12.89 percent during the period 2013-2018.
The latest report by TechNavio focuses on increased deployment of fiber-optic links in cable TV networks. The competitive scenario in the broadband service market has compelled service providers to adopt high-quality fiber-optic networks to cater to consumers’ growing voice, data, and video demands. The report also emphasizes the cost of portable OTDR modules that is responsible for the growth of this market. The key end users highlighted in this market are:
- Telecommunication
- Private Enterprise Networks
- Cable TV
- Military and Aerospace
- Specialty and Others
“OTDR adapters are an essential component used for charging and have significant costs, contributing to the overall cost of portable OTDR modules. Many vendors in the market have been developing low-cost OTDR adapters, which has indirectly increased the affordability of portable OTDR modules for end-users,” says Faisal Ghaus, Vice President of TechNavio.
Key Information Covered in the Report:
Market segmentation, size and forecast through 2018
Market Growth Drivers:
- Increased Deployment of Fiber-optic Links in Cable TV Networks
- For a full detailed list, view our report.
Market Challenges:
- High Switchover and Implementation Cost
- For a full detailed list, view our report.
Market Trends:
- Demand for Add-on Supplementary OTDR Modules
- For a full detailed list, view our report.
Key Vendors:
- Anritsu Electric Corp.
- EXFO Inc.
- JDSU Corp.
Other Prominent Vendors:
- Agilent Technologies
- Corning
- Fluke
- Tektronix
- Yokogawa Electric
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