Global Active Optical Cable and Extender Market Valued USD 3.43 Bn in 2022, with an Estimated CAGR of 17.8% by 2031

Active optical cable and extenders are used for multi-lane data communication and interconnect applications.

As people expect more information to be available at their fingertips, communications systems will need to be quicker, and active optical cable is one of the best solutions to this challenge. Compared with common cable for data transmission, active optical cable and extenders provide more advantages, such as lighter weight, high performance, low power consumption, low interconnection loss, EMI immunity and flexibility. With its benefits, active optical cable and extenders is widely used in many fields as well as promoting the traditional data center to step into optical interconnection leading to the overall growth of the global active optical cable and extender market during the forecast period.

Global Active Optical Cable and Extender Market Revenue & Forecast, (US$ Million), 2015 – 2031Global Active Optical Cable and Extender Market Future

The rollout of 5G networks and the growth of edge computing will create opportunities for AOCs and extenders to facilitate fast and reliable connections between data centers, edge devices, and remote sites. Additionally the adoption of cloud services and remote work trends will necessitate robust and reliable connections, encouraging the use of AOCs and extenders to support remote access, virtual collaboration, and secure data transmission.

Moreover with the on-going plans for building smart city infrastructures, active optical cable and extenders will highly contribute in the seamless transmission of data for applications like surveillance, traffic management, and public services. Thus with the ongoing advancements in fiber optics technology will likely enhance the capabilities of active optical cables and extenders leading to the upsurge in  the global active optical cables and extender market.

Report Coverage and Deliverables

In the active optical cable and extender market, various form factors are used depending on the specific application, interface, and industry requirements. In 2022, QSFP had the highest share in the form factor segment as it is widely used in data centers and high-performance computing environments. QSFP active optical cables provide high-speed connections for Ethernet, InfiniBand, and other data center protocols. Various advantages such as high scalability, power efficiency reduced latency and longer transmission of data have led QSFP form factor as the go-to choice for high-speed data transmission in data centers and environments where efficient connectivity, reliability, and performance are crucial.

Active optical cable and extenders play a significant role in the entertainment industry, supporting the transmission of high-quality audio, video, and control signals over longer distances. In the last few years live events and concerts have gained a huge momentum wherein the active optical cable and extenders allow audio and video signals to be transmitted from remote cameras, stage equipment, and audio systems to control rooms and displays. Furthermore due to the rising demand for visually stunning and immersive experiences for audiences while ensuring that the technical aspects of audio and video transmission are seamlessly managed, the global active optical cable and extender market is experiencing huge growth.

North America held the highest share in the active optical cable and extender market in 2022. North America, particularly the United States, is a hub for technology innovation. Due the concentration of corporate offices, multinational enterprises, and technology-intensive industries in North America which require robust connectivity solutions has led to the constant rise in demand for advanced active optical cables and extenders. Moreover the manufacturing and industrial sectors. In United States and Canada are highly utilizing active optical cables and extenders for efficient communication between machines, sensors, and control centers in automated processes.

Competitive Landscape

The report offers extensive research on the key players in the global active optical cable and extender market and details on the competitiveness of these players. The competitive landscape is characterized by partnerships, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, and collaborations aimed at accelerating the development and deployment of active optical cable and extender technologies.

List of key players in the global active optical cable and extender market

• Amphenol Communications Solutions
• APAC Opto Electronics Inc.
• ATEN INTERNATIONAL Co., Ltd
• Beetek
• BizLink Group
• Black Box
• Broadcom
• Coherent Corp.
• Corning Incorporated
• LIGHTWARE VISUAL ENGINEERING
• Molex
• Nice North America LLC
• NVIDIA Corporation
• Philex Electronic Ltd.
• TE Connectivity Ltd.
• Vitex
• Other Industry Participants

Global Active Optical Cable and Extender Market Report Coverage

Global Active Optical Cable and Extender MarketBy Protocol

• InfiniBand
• Ethernet
• HDMI
• USB
• Thunderbolt
• Fiberchannel
• Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
• Display Port
•  PCI Express (PCIe)
• Others

By Form Factor

• QSFP
• SFP
• QSFP DD
• SFP DD
• QSFP+
• CFP
• SPF+
• Others

By Distribution channel

• Online
• Offline

By End User Industry

• IT & Telecommunication
• Aerospace
• Defense
• Automotive
• Consumer Electronics
• Banking, Finance Services and Insurance
• Media & Entertainment
• Retail
• Healthcare
• Industrial
• Others

By Region

• North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico, Rest of North America)
• Europe (France, The UK, Spain, Germany, Italy, Nordic Countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden, Norway), Benelux Union (Belgium, The Netherlands, Luxembourg), Rest of Europe)
• Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, New Zealand, Australia, South Korea, Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Rest of Southeast Asia), Rest of Asia Pacific)
• Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Kuwait, South Africa, Rest of Middle East & Africa)
• Latin America (Brazil, Argentina, Rest of Latin America)

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