OFweek Optical Communication Network News: According to the latest market research by ElectronicCast Consultants, the global market value of consumer grade fiber optic attenuators is expected to reach $427.8 million in 2021.

During the forecast period, the market value is expected to grow at an average annual growth rate of 4.7%; The market value in 2015 was $323.8 million.

Stephen Montgomery, Director of Fiber Optic at ElectronicCast, pointed out that the use of variable optical attenuators (VOAs) with optical switching capabilities contributes to the stable growth of this specific component. The important functions of fiber optic communication include optical switching and VOAs; therefore, the increase in 100G usage contributes to the increasing demand for VOAs in the telecommunications and data communication departments

(Translated by Oscar)

Fiber optic attenuator, as an optical passive device, is used for debugging optical power performance, calibration and correction of fiber optic instruments, and fiber optic signal attenuation in optical communication systems. The product is manufactured using attenuation optical fibers doped with metal ions, which can adjust the optical power to the required level.