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High-frequency Communications Systems: From GHz to THz

Practel, Inc.
September 1, 2011
SKU: PT6722872

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This report goal was to analyze advanced trends in the developing of high-frequencies communications systems. The goal was achieved through addressing a wide range of technologies and related markets. Particular, this report concentrates on:

SONET/SDH microwave radio: 2 GHz-40 GHz
Packet microwave radio: 2 GHz-40 GHz
60 GHz radio
E-Band microwave radio
Free space optics: THz.

The common denominator for all these technologies is utilization of the microwave spectrum. Free Space Optics was included as a protection technology for microwave path; though, the report also discusses its other applications.

The report emphasizes specifics of each technological group, their applications, benefits and disadvantages; as well as related markets.

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Research Methodology

Considerable research was done using the Internet. Information from various Web sites was studied and analyzed. Evaluation of publicly available marketing and technical publications was conducted. Telephone conversations and interviews were held with industry analysts, technical experts and executives. In addition to these interviews and primary research, secondary sources were used to develop a more complete mosaic of the market landscape, including industry and trade publications, conferences and seminars.

The overriding objective throughout the work has been to provide valid and relevant information. This has led to a continual review and update of the information content.

Target Audience

This report is written for a wide variety of technical, managerial and sales staff of IT departments working to support corporation communications networks. Equipment vendors can find in the report the survey of competing products. For networks designers, this report explains microwave radio applications, benefits and issues. It is also useful for service providers that utilize in their network infrastructure related technologies.

1.0 Introduction: 1.1 Brief History; 1.2 Why Microwave?; 1.3 SONET/SDH; 1.4 mm-Wave Radio; 1.5 Microwave Packet Radio; 1.6 Wireless Fiber Systems; 1.7 Scope and Goals; 1.8 Research Methodology; 1.9 Target Audience
2.0 SONET/SDH Microwave Radio: 2.1 General; 2.2 Spectrum; 2.3 SONET/SDH; 2.4 Structure; 2.5 Standards; 2.6 Microwave Radio vs. Leased Line; 2.7 SONET/SDH Radio Market; 2.8 Market Projections; 2.9 Security; 2.10 SONET/SDH Microwave Radio Vendors
3.0 Microwave Packet Radio: 3.1 Requirements and Application; 3.2 Hybrid; 3.3 Benefits of Microwave Packet Radio; 3.4 Market; 3.5 Industry
4.0 mm-Wave Radio: 4.1 General; 4.2 Factors: 60 GHz Radio; 4.3 E-band; 4.4 Goals; 4.5 60 GHz Radio Technology and Market; 4.6 Specifics; 4.7 Progress; 4.8 60 GHz Fixed Wireless-Last Mile; 4.9 60 GHz Radio-IEEE 802.15.3c and Competition; 4.10 Comparison; 4.11 60 GHz WPAN: Example; 4.12 Advantages and Challenges; 4.13 E-band Radio: Technology and Market
5.0 Wireless Fiber Communications (WFC): Technology: 5.1 General; 5.2 Major Characteristics; 5.3 Applications; 5.4 WFS Benefits and Limitations: Summary; 5.5 Design Issues; 5.6 Customers; 5.7 WFS Market; 5.8 Vendors
Figures: Figure 1: Spectrum Assignment; Figure 2: SONET Frame (OC-1); Figure 3: Simplified - SSMR Structure; Figure 4: TAM: SSMR and Associated Equipment Global Sales ($B); Figure 5: TAM: SSMR and Associated Equipment Global Sales (Unit 000); Figure 6: SSMR Market Granularity - Rate of Transmission; Figure 7: SSMR Market Granularity - Frequency Bands; Figure 8: Geographical Segmentation of SONET/SDH Radio Market; Figure 9: Segmentation by Method of Protection: SONET/SDH Radio Market; Figure 10: Passive Attack; Figure 11: Backhaul - Microwave; Figure 12: TAM: Microwave Packet Radio Global Sales ($B); Figure 13: Microwave Packet Radio Market Geography (2011); Figure 14: Unlicensed Bands; Figure 15: 60 GHz Connections; Figure 16: 60 GHz: Frequency Allocations; Figure 17: 60 GHz: Spectrum Details; Figure 18: mm-Wave Energy Attenuation in 60 GHz Band; Figure 19: 60 GHz: Absorption Details; Figure 20: Frequency Bands Features Comparison; Figure 21: TAM: 60 GHz Radio Global Sales - Outdoors Fixed ($M); Figure 22: TAM: 60 GHz Radio Global Sales Outdoors Fixed (Units); Figure 23: 60 GHz “Open” Spectrum; Figure 24: IEEE Group Structure: 802.15; Figure 25: TAM: U.S. WPAN 60 GHz Radio Sales ($M); Figure 26: 60 GHz WPAN Example; Figure 27: Frequency Allocation; Figure 28: TAM - US-E-band Radio-Last Mile Access ($M); Figure 29: Addressable Market-US-E-band Radio-Last Mile Access (Units 000); Figure 30: Simplified WFC Device Diagram; Figure 31: WFC Market Segments; Figure 32: TAM: U.S. WFS Sales ($M); Figure 33: TAM: U.S. WFS Sales (Unit 000); Figure 34: WFS Market Geography
Tables: Table 1: Microwave Frequencies Bands; Table 2: SONET/SDH Rates; Table 3: Licensed and Unlicensed SONET/SDH Radio Proportion; Table 4: Differentiation by Path Length: SONET/SDH Radio; Table 5: Antenna Directivity; Table 6: 60 GHz Links Characteristics; Table 7: Characteristics Details; Table 8: Attenuation; Table 9: Properties; Table 10: Required Speed; Table 11: Competition; Table 12: WPAN Technologies Characteristics; Table 13: FCC Regulations

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