The global optical waveguide market is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period 2021-2027. Optical waveguide interconnects various devices of the optical integrated circuits and acts as a mode of communication with the help of optical cables. The optical waveguide guides electromagnetic waves and empowers optical waves to travel in different modes that help to gain de-congestion of data traffic with power-efficient consumption. Optical fiber and transparent dielectric waveguides designed with glass and plastic are the most common forms of optical waveguides. 

The substantially growing adoption of electronic devices is expected to witness a phenomenal growth in the global optical waveguide market during the forecast period. The increasing data traffic coupled with the significant increase in the amount of data generated by the data center and cloud-computing techniques with higher speed is further projected to boost the demand for optical waveguides in the global market. The rising utilization of the internet and the increasing demand for power-efficient and higher-bandwidth solutions if the key factor that is anticipated to drive the growth of the global optical waveguide market. Some features attributed to optical waveguide including biocompatibility, the ability of distributed sensing, resistance to electromagnetic noise, and high bandwidth are influencing the demand for optical waveguide and is expected to create lucrative growth opportunities for the global optical waveguide market during the forecast period. 

Besides, the key players present in the global optical waveguide market including Sumitomo Bakelite Co. Ltd., Waveguide Optical Technologies, Digilens Inc., and others are adopting various strategies that include product launches, market expansion, research & developments, mergers & acquisitions, among others to remain sustenance and competitive in the market. For instance, in November 2021, Tower Semiconductor, the foundry of high-value analog semiconductors announced a partnership with Anello Photonics, the developer of the Silicon Photonic Optical Gyroscope. The partnership witnessed to deliver a new low-loss Silicon Optical Waveguide technology and manufacturing process. The low-loss Silicon Nitride waveguide process approaches 0.005dB/cm propagation loss at 1550nm wavelengths with less than 1mm bend radius. The product is widely applicable in automotive LiDAR, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and optical communications verticals that require a complex integration of high-performance optical devices.

Market Coverage

• The market number available for – 2020-2027
• Base year- 2020
• Forecast period- 2021-2027
• Segment Covered
• Regions Covered- Globally

• Competitive Landscape- Sumitomo Bakelite Co. Ltd., Waveguide Optical Technologies, Digilens Inc., Corning Incorporated, Fujikura Limited, among others.

Key questions addressed by the report

• What is the market growth rate?
• Which segment and region dominates the market in base year?
• Which segment and region will project fastest growth in the market?
• How COVID-19 impacted the market?

o Recovery Timeline

o Deviation from pre-COVID forecast

o Most affected region and segment

• Who is the leader in the market?
• How players are addressing challenges to sustain growth?
• Where is the investment opportunity?

Global Optical Waveguide Market by Segment

By Waveguide Type

o Planer Waveguide 

o Channel Waveguide

By Material Type

o Semiconductor Waveguides 

o Electro-Optic Waveguides

o Glass Waveguides

o Silicon Waveguides 

o Polymer Waveguides 

o Others

By Fabrication Process

o Microreplication Method 

o Lithography Method 

o Photo-address Method

By Optical Interconnection

o Chip to Chip Optical Interconnection

o Board to Board Optical Interconnection 

o On-Chip Optical Interconnection 

o Optical Back Plane 

o Inter Board 

o Others

By Application

o Tablet PC 

o Inspection Devices 

o Super High Vision 

o High-Performance Server 

o Printers 

o Medical Equipment 

o Aircraft & Automobiles 

o Others 

Global Optical Waveguide Market by Region