Optical Fiber Amplifier Market Size, Share, Opportunities, And Trends By Type (Erbium Doped Fiber Amplifier (EDFA), Raman Fiber Amplifier (FRA), Semiconductor Optical Fiber Amplifier (SOA)), By Network (Passive Optical Network (PON), Ethernet Passive Optical Network (EPON), Gigabit Ethernet Passive Optical Network (GPON)), And By Geography - Forecasts From 2024 To 2029

The optical fiber amplifier market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 14.36% during the forecast period.

GROWTH DRIVERS

• Growing demand for high-speed data transmission is driving the market expansion.

The strength of connected devices and data traffic per device is witnessing significant growth, which has made telecom operators undertake investments to further develop their infrastructure. Without a strong network foundation, 5G services cannot succeed, and an optical fiber amplifier is often looked at as the key to providing a reliable 5G network. It leverages the support that transmits data between the connected device and new use cases.

The growing internet penetration followed by investment in high-speed bandwidth and strategic collaboration in optical technology is set to drive the demand and usage of optical fiber amplifiers, thereby augmenting the overall market growth For instance, according to the February 2024 PIB release, the Department of Telecommunication along with IIT Kharagpur and Indian government entered into an agreement for the development of 10-Gigabit symmetric PON, Optical Network Unit and Optical Line Terminal that would enhance broadband mobile services in urban as well rural areas. The 5G roll-out was initiated in October 2022 in the country. Such agreements will provide new scope for developing necessary infrastructure and components, including optical fiber amplifiers.

EMERGING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE 5G OPTICAL FIBER AMPLIFIER MARKET

• ERBIUM-DOPED FIBER AMPLIFIER AND SEMICONDUCTOR OPTICAL FIBER AMPLIFIER

Based on type, the 5G optical fiber amplifier market is divided into erbium-doped fiber amplifiers (EDFA), Raman fiber amplifiers (FRA), and semiconductor optical fiber amplifiers (SOA). The EDFA is set to account for a considerable market share fueled by the growing investment in expanding the 5G network coverage, followed by the development of 5G-associated communication technologies.

Likewise, the semiconductor optical fiber amplifier segments are poised for positive growth, which is attributable to their high applicability in telecommunication systems for managing signal wavelengths. Hence, strategic collaboration and product innovations and development are necessitating the advancements and expansion of the optical fiber amplifier market.

For instance,

• In March 2024, OFS launched the “AllWave A2 9.2 ZWP (Zero Water Peak)” optical fiber, which provides seamless integration of bend-sensitive fiber into high-power networks. With the additional feature of 9.2 µm MFD fiber, the AllWave A2 Optical fiber minimizes the OTDR testing anomalies, thereby enhancing the overall testing efficiency. Its microbending and macrobending loss improvement protects it from inadvertent fiber bend loss.
• In February 2023, Huawei introduced “Huawei OptiX Alps-WDM”, “Huawei FTTR OptiXstar F30” and the first commercial 50G passive optical network (PON). All of these are designed for ultra-broadband access, all-optical metro network fields, optical-home, and support F5.5G networks. Huawei’s “OptiX Alps-WDM” offers agility and long-term performance, which enable operators to develop network infrastructure for B2H, B2B, and B2C services.

OPTICAL FIBER AMPLIFIER MARKET GEOGRAPHICAL PRESENCE

The global 5G optical fiber amplifier market consists of major countries undertaking various measures to boost the 5G infrastructure. Americas is expected to witness a high CAGR during the forecasted period. In addition, some major countries include China, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and Germany. The nations have undertaken various initiatives which have complemented the overall market growth. For instance,

• In October 2023, CommScope announced the launch of its “Extended Spectrum DOCSIS® (ESD) STARLINE® amplifier and “NC4000®“ optical node platform that supports “DOCSIS 4.0” operation, 684 MHz in upper stream and 1.8 GHz downstream. The platform incorporates a modular design with an electronic setup inclusive of equalization, node segmentation, and attenuation.
• In June 2022, CML Microcircuits announced the availability of its “CMX90A702 28 GHz” 5G MPA (Medium Power Amplifier), which is designed using CML’s “SµRF RFIC/MMIC” design capability and is ideal for 5GmmWave applications, including small cells, repeaters, customer-premise equipment, 5G backhaul, and passive antenna arrays. The product supports 5G new radio n261 and n257 bands and achieves EVM of less than 4%.
• In March 2022, Semtech Corporation demonstrated its linear trans-impedance amplifier (TIA) “FiberEdge GN1700” in the 50Gbps PAM4 5G front haul deployments. The product is designed to be paired with “Tri-Edge GN2256” and “Tri-Edge GN2225”, further expanding the company’s Tri-edge chipset series. It will assist the module vendors in deploying “50 Gbps PAM4” front haul architectures that would rapidly expand the 5G network coverage.

MAJOR PLAYERS IN THE MARKET

Some of the leading players in the market include AD-net Technology Co., LTD., Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd., and Sintai Communication Co., LTD., among others. The product offerings of the major corporation include the following:

The Optical Fiber Amplifier market is segmented and analyzed as follows:

• By Type
  • Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifier (EDFA)
  • Fiber Raman Amplifier (FRA)
  • Semiconductor Optical Fiber Amplifier (SOA)
• By Network
  • Passive Optical Network (PON)
  • Ethernet Passive Optical Network (EPON)
  • Gigabit Ethernet Passive Optical Network (GPON)
• By Geography
  • Americas
    • United States
    • Others
  • Europe, Middle East, and Africa
    • Germany
    • UK
    • Others
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • South Korea
    • Others