Optical Cross Connect Market

Optical Cross Connect Market Overview

The optical cross connect market is projected to grow with an impressive CAGR during the forecast period 2021-2031. OXC stand for optical cross-connect. Optical signals between different optical paths can be exchanged with help of an optical transmission device, the device is called OXC.

The concept of existed in early 2000. Reconfigurable optical add-drop multiplexer (ROADM) is a special implementation of OXC and optical cross connect (OXC) includes ROADM. Optical cross connect (OXC) is composed of input interface, optical cross-connect matrix, management control unit, output interface, and other modules.

Telecommunications carriers are using optical cross-connect devices to shift high-speed optical signals in a fiber optic network. The increasing demand to introduce technologies having the ability to transport IP/Ethernet traffic is driving the growth of OXC globally. 

What is Driving Demand for Optical Cross Connect?

There is an increase in demand to introduce advance technologies having the potential to transport IP/Ethernet traffic from telecommunication industries is driving the growth of optical cross-connect. The tools are given by operators to move beyond the flexibility limitations as they provide network switching flexibility and increased bandwidth capability and.

This is facilitated by optical cross connect switches. Major benefits like lower network cost and higher fiber efficiency are ensured by optical cross connect switches.  

The optical cross connect switches offers features of remote and automated control functions, which further reduces overall operational cost of telecommunication carriers. These major features of optical cross connect (OXC) devices are helping the market to grow in upcoming years.

There has been a dramatic growth in traffic, which is fueled by explosion in Internet access, data communications, the emergence of new-generation multi-media services and mobile telephony. This is further triggering the growth of optical cross-connect (OXC) globally.   

What are the Key Trends for Optical Cross Connect?

Long-haul and metropolitan telecom networks (MAN) are using optical networks. Low power and latency, and increased throughput are the major benefits provided by these optical networks. Initially, fat circuit pipes were formed by replacing copper channels from fiber for point-to-point communication.

This has led to evolving of opto-electro-optical regeneration at every network node. MAN and long- haul networks are now evolving to all optical approaches.

Smaller distances in LAN and DC networks are covered by the use of optics. Currently, electrical links have been replaced by optics. Higher bandwidth, reducing the power consumption and latency are achieved by this process. Such trends are helping the OXC market to grow.        

North America Demand Outlook for Optical Cross Connect

The demand for OXC devices is anticipated to grow at a significant rate in North America owing to increasing penetration of introduction of technologies having the ability to transport IP/Ethernet traffic. In addition, United States has majority of the key vendors of OXC solutions.

This is one of the major driving factor driving the growth of optical cross-connect. All the major companies in the region are moving towards the adoption of OXC solutions. Industries of this region have shown a keen interest in implementing OXC technology. The growing demand for optical networks in North America has opened new growth avenues for OXC technology.

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Europe Demand Outlook for Optical Cross Connect

Currently, Europe region is one of the biggest market in international optical cross-connect devices consumption. Many key players in the region are aiming for collaboration, acquisition and new product strategies to escalate their business presence.

The growing demand for exchanging optical signals between different optical paths solution in the country and globally through optical cross-connect technology has opened new growth avenues for OXC market in the region. OXC technology solutions has moved far beyond in Europe and this leads the way for growth of its market globally.   

Who are the Key Optical Cross Connect Vendors?  

Some of the leading vendors of optical cross connect include

• Blue Sky Research
• Huawei Technologies Co.
• Sercalo Microtechnology Ltd.
• Optiwave Systems Inc.
• Fujitsu Ltd.
• Others

These vendors are adopting various key strategies, to increase their customer base locally and globally. They are also spending millions of dollars into product R&D to fulfill the unmet needs of their customers for optical cross connect. 

The report is a compilation of first-hand information, qualitative and quantitative assessment by industry analysts, inputs from industry experts and industry participants across the value chain. The report provides in-depth analysis of parent market trends, macro-economic indicators and governing factors along with market attractiveness as per segments.

The report also maps the qualitative impact of various market factors on market segments and geographies.

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Key Segments

By Type:

• Fiber Cross-Connect(FXC)
• Wavelength Selective Cross-Connect(WSXC)
• Wavelength Interchanging Cross-Connect(WIXC)

By Application:

• Opaque OXCs(electronic switching)
• Transparent OXCs(optical switching)
• Translucent OXCs(optical and electronic switching)

By Region:

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
• Europe
  • UK
  • France
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • BENELUX
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
• East Asia
  • China
  • Japan
  • South Korea
• South Asia & Pacific
  • India
  • Thailand
  • Indonesia
  • Malaysia
  • Australia & New Zealand
  • Rest of South Asia & Pacific
• Middle East & Africa
  • GCC Countries
  • Turkey
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East and Africa