Bit error rate testers are usually designed for testing
radio telemetry systems, synchronous serial communication equipment, and communication
links. The high rate of penetration of broadband communication and sharp rise
in demand of the access lines are driving the need of communication links with
high transmission capacity and very low bit error rate. When some data is
transmitted over a particular communication channel, there is a probability of
errors being arrived into the system. BER tester identifies the error frequency
and bit error rate (BER) over a communication channel for evaluating its
overall performance, thereby improving the communication link quality and
enabling network system to incorporate complete link characteristics.
The global BER testers market is mainly driven by various
technological advancements taking place in the telecommunication sectors
including Ethernet over SONET (EoS), and Synchronous Optical Networking
(SONET), among others. Rise in deployment of 3G and 4G networks are expected to
garner more demand for BER testers. In order to detect and remove glitches in
digital networks due to complex network design, BER testers are anticipated to
drive the market demand throughout the forecast period. Moreover, the
introduction of high modular and multi-functional bit error rate testers is
predicted to further propel the market demand in the coming years. This is
further supported by growing demand of digital interfaces coupled with
technological innovations. Besides, the market demand is accelerated by growing
video traffic over the internet because of video conferencing, high definition
IPTV, online video streaming portals such as You Tube etc., and migration of
enterprises from private networks towards the internet based virtual private
networks (VPNs).
Furthermore, growing use of bit error testers for various
manufacturing processes and R&D activities is expected to contribute
towards a substantial market growth over the forecast period. However, the
growth of global BER testers market is restricted by low market awareness in
emerging nations, and incompatibility of BER testers to cater into various
end-user applications, among others. The low market awareness is generally due
to complexity of technology which can be eradicated/minimized by vendors.
Initiatives such as education to end users about the market and technical
know-how can enable awareness about BER testers. Modularity, ease of use, price
and features are currently the most competitive features in the global BER
testers market.
The global BER testers market can be segmented on the basis
of product types, various end-users, applications and different geographical
regions. On the basis of various product types, the market can be segmented
into traditional BERTs and functional BERTs. Based on different end-users, the
market is classified into service providers, enterprises, component and system
manufacturers, and others which includes government contractors and contract
manufacturing companies. Based on various end-use applications, BER testers
market can be categorized into installation and maintenance, research and
development, and manufacturing. Base on various geographical regions, the
market is categorized into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and
Africa, and Latin America. In Asia Pacific, the huge amount of data
transmission over the communication network is presently contributing towards
the appreciation of market growth.
