OITDA 2008

Annual Technical Report 2008Year Ended March 31, 2009 OITDA Optoelectronic Industry and Technology Development Association This Annual Technical Report was subsidized by JKA through its Promotion funds from KEIRIN RACE. —CONTENTS— Message from OITDA ……………………………………………………………1 Optoelectronic Industry Trends ………………………………………………2 Optoelectronic Technology Trends ………………………………………… 17 Technological Strategy Development ……………………………………… 31 Promotion of Technology Development …………………………………… 34 Founding New Types of Business Standardization ………………………………………… 40 Study Groups ………………………………………………………………… 52 ……………………………………………………………… 57 ……………………………………………… 86 Educational and Public Relations Activities ……………………………… 80 Main Committees in FY 2008 Supporting Members ………………………………………………………… 88 Yasuhisa Odani Chief Executive Director Optoelectronic Industry and Technology Development Association (OITDA) It is my pleasure to present to you the latest issue of the Annual Technical Report 2008, which outlines the surveys and research and development activities of OITDA in FY 2008. For the optoelectronic industry, FY 2008 progressed relatively steadily until around the Beijing Olympics with a forecast annual growth rate above 4%, but as you all know, we faced a very tight situation in the second half similar to other industries, due to the economic crisis which began in the U.S. As a result, we experienced a 1.3% annual decline, the first decline in three years. The overall optoelectronic industry was greatly impacted by a decline in U.S. demand which drove growth until last year with large contributions from exports of flat-panel displays and digital cameras, and a decline in the laser processing market due to slowing capital investments of automotive and semiconductor industries. However, looking at optoelectronic technologies, we see many budding technologies with potential for our industry s development, such as optical network technologies related to FTTH which is aiming for 20 million subscribers, new products such as Blu-ray Disc and OLED displays, and the demand expected for photovoltaic cells and LED illumination for energy conservation and environmental aspects. Also, flat-panel displays, digital cameras and laser processing equipment are essentially growth industries. Therefore if we can overcome the current difficult period, we can expect to continue as a core industry and technologies in Japan s economy. Among various promising optoelectronic technologies, OITDA has selected several with the potential to develop into industries. In order to turn such potential into reality, we actively address the following priority issues: (1) research and study of current and future trends of the optoelectronic industry; (2) promotion of technological development; (3) promotion of standardization; and (4) creation of new businesses. In FY 2008, we directed our efforts to conduct these issues as in previous years and, based on the results of such efforts, also conducted dissemination of technology, international cooperation and provision of information. Details of the activities and outcomes of individual issues are presented in the report. Here, I would like to introduce noteworthy events in FY 2008. First, we participate in the Green IT Promotion Council which promotes the Green IT Initiative, one of the highlights of the government s measures against global warming. We created an Optoelectronic Technology Roadmap for energy conservation, and did survey research on silicon photonics, a new technology fusing silicon technologies with optoelectronic technologies to achieve miniaturization and energy conservation. Moreover, as R&D projects, we continued to promote development with Innovative Nanophotonics Compornents Development, Development of Next-generation High-efficiency Network Device Technology, and Nano-mastering Technology Development Project for Terabyte Storage. We also began two standardization R&D projects: Standardization of Generics and Measuring Method of Laser Diodes for Sensing Applications and Standardization of Mechanical Reliability Evaluation Method for SFP (Small Form Pluggable) Optical Transmitter module. In order to support the growth of the optoelectronic industry and technologies, we at OITDA will continue to pursue our activities under the guidance of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and other governmental organizations, including the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization, the JKA and the Japanese Standards Association, with the understanding and cooperation of our supporting members and many other people from the business world, academic community, and so forth. We look forward to your continued support and cooperation. 1 optical fiber splicing equipment. medical laser equipment. projection displays. hybrid optical equipment. and at the same time to grasp tendencies and other factors related to optoelectronic resources and optoelectronic industries in other countries. 4. etc. and the optoelectronic industry has also come to a critical moment where it will continue as a saturated industry. rewritable types). 1. Discussion of the survey items of the questionnaire by field-specific research committees and establishing consistency by the Statistics Analysis Research Committee. optical sensing equipment. Summarize market trends in the optoelectronics industry in a timely manner and make the information available on the web version of OptoNews (Research & Analysis) 6. perform questionnaire surveys on (1) actual production in FY 2007. photo detector arrays. It is highly regarded as basic information on industry trends. etc. etc. thanks to a great deal of support and cooperation from the affiliated members and enterprises. and 7. Laser processing Laser processing equipment. optical fibers. Photovoltaic cells Photovoltaic cells 6. digital cameras.5 billion yen. Also. 2 1. gas laser. Measuring and sensing Optical measuring equipment.  For the survey of optoelectronic industry trends. or become a motor giving birth to a new era. Other Individual photo detectors for non-communication uses. etc. Based on the results of the questionnaire. Optical storage Equipment (read-only and recordable types). 3. 2. Conduct a questionnaire survey on optoelectronic industry resources. etc. 4. media (write once read many types. 2. LED (for displays). and prospects for FY 2009. this work was subsidized by JKA through its Promotion funds from KEIRIN RACE. collection rate. estimated production for FY 2008.1 Survey on the Domestic Production of the Optoelectronic Industry  A survey on the domestic production of the optoelectronic Trends in Domestic Production for the Optoelectronic Industry . including seven field-specific research committees and the Statistics Analysis Research Committee. etc. FY 2008 and FY 2009  Table 1 shows the actual domestic production in FY 2007. 8. 1. Figure 1 shows the contribution of each field to the increase in the domestic production of the optoelectronic industry over the three years. Optical communication Optical transmission equipment/systems. the following seven basic policies were set by the Optoelectronic Industry Trend Research Committee and activities were conducted accordingly. 5.  In addition.  The optoelectronic industry is categorized into the following seven fields by combining optoelectronic equipment and components:   1. components) to determine actual production in FY 2007. growth rate: 2. photo detectors. and reliability of the questionnaire survey. Continuous discussions about ways to improve the coverage. 1. optical connectors. Input / Output Optical printers. digital copiers.070. Displays flat panel displays. and since then.  Questionnaire surveys were performed from early October 2007 to the end of January 2009 with the participation of 289 domestic enterprises manufacturing optoelectronicrelated products (optoelectronic equipment. photovoltaic cells recovered. optical passive equipment. Actual production recorded in FY 2007: 8. For the statistics on domestic production. (2) estimates for FY 2008 and (3) prospects for FY 2009. estimated production for FY 2008 and projected production for FY 2009. light-emitting equipment. Attend the annual meeting of International Optoelectronics Association to study overseas trends in the optoelectronics industry 5. 3. In this situation. Conduct activities through eight specialist committees. 7. we believe that it is more important than ever to have an accurate grasp of the comprehensive trends in the optoelectronic industry and optoelectronic technology and to prepare mid-term/long-term research and development and business strategies.Optoelectronic Industry Trends  The Optoelectronic Industry and Technology Development Association (OITDA) was established in 1980. semiconductor lasers. OITDA has annually conducted a Survey of the Trends of the Optoelectronic Industry to analyze the current scale of domestic production and estimate future prospects. etc. Optical communication and laser processing continued to be firm. industry was conducted as described below. discussions were conducted by the seven field-specific research committees and the Statistics Research Analysis Committee to compile the domestic production of optoelectronic industry.  The current global recession is presenting challenges we have never experienced.6%   Digital cameras and flat-panel displays support growth of the optoelectronics industry.2 Survey of Domestic Production in FY 2007. digital camcorders. 3 3.050 5.522 10.2 − 5.6 10.5 32.607.856 5.084 3.8 8.148 0.4 − 3. etc Photo Detectors Others (Optical Circuits.127 23.1 4.714 10.9 26.4 46.567 24.050 4.0 1.8 601.000 16.826 271.7 − 8.8 56.760 219.449 − 18.821 469.9 130.369 38.358.923 17.181 23. Image Fibers.931 10.0 609.926 38.148 − 1.9 8.129 383.9 − 0.113.986 298.2 15.012 77.245 42.2 4.8 24.598 3.1 − 6.757. Module) ＰＤＰ (Module) ＥＬ LEDs Photovitaic Cell Field Laser Processing Field Laser Processing Equipment CO2 Lasers Solid State Lasers Excimer Lasers Others Medical Laser Equipment Oscillators Gas Lasers Solid State Lasers Sensing/Measuring Field Optical Sensors Optical Measuring Instruments Others Field Hybrid Optical Devices Optical Fibers.4 4.1 1.131 24.657.7 1. MFP) Bar Code Reader Image Scanners Digital Still Camera Digital Camcorder Others Photo Detectors Display Field Display Equipment Flat Panel Display LCD PDP Projection Display Large Screen (60 inches or more) Display Devices ＬＣＤ (Panel.4 6.3 − 1.6 − 6.217 127.3 561.543.7 103.461 1.776.726 28.003 6.6 − 1.3 4.922 5.4 − 0.5 9.186 1.8 − 0.2 15.1 6.913 858.5 8.9 3.825 23.6 − 0.904.829 171.836 − 6.051.767 26.5 − 9.6 248.807 8.407 − 0.926 1.165 9.058 FY2008 Production Estimate （in million yen） Growth Rate （%） 574.Optoelectronic Industry Trends Table 1 Domestic Production of the Optoelectronic Inductry (total) Product Items Optical Communication Field Optical Communications Equipment Truck System (including MUX) Metro System Access System Optical LAN.332 1.411 115.120 298.1 0.8 12.2 − 5.6 564.8 0.1 6.2 3.994 − 3.1 5.0 13.9 17.820.8 4.1 − 9.018 2.510 39.9 − 7.088 41.5 − 23.811. DVD.474 1.5 38.8 4.3 1.5 − 8.6 4.8 5.134.244.6 − 18.4 − 9.424.0 38.761 305.9 0.070 250.456 93.891 − 1.737 6.4 463.7 1.9 4.384 47.4 − 6.6 − 21.0 Inspection Equipment) Laser Diodes Input/Output Field Optical I/O Equipment Optical Printers Digital MFP (FAX machine.6 − 2.7 46.700 361.139 61.120 0.4 − 13.342 245.9 10.0 485.0 37.3 50.832 39.9 4.474 0.211 257.6 23.543.1 51.047 − 10.409 − 1.211 − 9.866 2.258 242.196 209.333 − 1.146 1.988 172.772 907.9 8.6 3.4 − 0.645 − 8.119 3.3 53.6 − 13.1 17.274 114.6 − 11.335 231.750 6.7 − 0.127 0.0 5.0 − 13.771 1.876 1.012 99.5 48.205 3.914 − 31.082 1.553 22. etc) Optical Fiber Amplifier Others Optical Fiber Splicers Laser Diodes for Communication LEDs for Communication Photo Detectors Optical Transmissiton Modules Optical Fiber Cables Optical Connectors Hybrid Optical Devices Optical Passive Components Optical Circuits Optical Storage Field Optical Disk Optical Equipment Optical Components Optical Equipment Equipment Read-only (CD.230 34.6 3 . MO.2 − 18.6 7.176 317.978 44.317 1.839 1.6 − 4.2 23.188 − 2.0 5.3 4.349 28.5 277.312 − 0.270 9.027 149.2 15.183. DVD.4 − 23.1 − 2.1 − 9.133 60.0 3.7 110.133 2.735.0 65.513 1.6 − 7.3 − 0.6 548.1 2.964.5 2.9 16.4 16.337 − 38.659 − 0.7 64.301 13.1 22.219 28.343 356.8 271.413 221.856 − 2.149.9 4.700 5.3 5.0 28.8 47.1 0.896 96.794 3.3 0.061 234. BD/HD DVD) Media Others (Optical Head.766 5.557 35.293 5.504 59.667 210.954 117.4 − 46.221 8.5 40.0 10.4 − 25.4 − 11.3 − 1.5 2.7 68.1 26.000 15.5 2.284 3.460 158.0 8.916 60.6 477.0 3.119 240.664 0.000 19.174 1.8 4.7 − 10.975.130 20.5 30. Micro-Optics. etc) Optical Equipment Optical Components Optical Equipment Optical Equipment Optical Components Product Items Sub Total for Optoelectronics Equipment Sub Total for Optoelectronics Components Total for Optoelectronics Products 366.645.177 265.291.681 77.920 8.7 53.9 6.6 120.980 − 3.093 298.868 1.009 2.5 8.851 71.0 23.178 2.249 − 1.275 832.2 4.192 − 19.0 − 22.5 5.658 6.663 FY2009 Production Prospect （in million yen） Growth Rate （%） 588.1 1.7 − 11.3 2.705 20.433 3.6 4.229 46.621 142.8 13. BD/HD DVD） Recordable (MD.540 982.2 − 21.026 25.274 − 10.5 13.119 − 1.5 − 22.5 43.379 507.5 0.145 9.970 − 84. Copier.142 31.130 74.441 145.641 540.200 200.2 3.1 4.7 − 29. MD.684 29.159 8.3 − 2.101.6 7.822 128.0 5.2 6.720.1 29.5 − 4.3 0.414.6 1.0 3.501 9.464 2.8 − 16.094 46. CD.3 7.531 − 4.070.193 − 6.8 − 9.8 − 26.3 4.491 1.3 5.087 20.4 5.1 4.370 1.981 230.4 − 16.2 − 2. Wireless LAN Picture Transmission (CATV.2 4.653 1.3 119.636 20.664 − 2.4 − 45.1 − 7.2 30.530 114.400 − 4.1 107.0 17.735 55. Processing & 53.542 902.279 256.104 12.450 7.1 3.3 16.8 − 7.6 28.4 9.0 19.9 5.877 17.515 211.5 − 2.472 53.506 173.932 246.5 − 5.7 610.7 − 7.1 3.396 30.351 7.400 362.2 7.944 77.193 FY2007 Production Actual FY2008 Production Estimate FY2009 Production Prospect Growth Rate （%） （in million yen） Growth Rate （%） （in million yen） Growth Rate （%） （in million yen） 4.481 4.848 − 0.417 55.842 FY2007 Production Actual Growth Rate （%） （in million yen） 537.598 30.285 368.862 − 2.132.769 15.207 33.665 7.552 2.4 5.155 54.3 6.8 19.879 21.485 246.948 4.693 0.1 − 24.8 − 1.632.726 206.2 107.900 326.1 1.493 1.3 − 13.6 − 23.567 − 5.287 218.873 962.483 401.3 − 17.5 1.5 − 33.241.6 − 0.255 2.6 1.075 31.574. For the last 19 years. However. and optical communication continued to be firm. growth rate: -2. optoelectronic components accounted for approximately 80% of the total output. FY 2005 was flat as production shifted overseas and falling prices occurred quickly in some industry sectors. exceeding the 7 trillion yen level 20 years later in FY 2000. the optoelectronics industry recorded negative growth in FY 2001 for the first time since the survey started.-400 -300 -200 -100 0 100 200 300 （Billion Yen） 400 FY07 205.30%   Amidst the global financial crisis.6%    Overall.964.9 billion yen. namely. Photovoltaic cells saw rapid growth. optical communication with favorable subscriber numbers. In FY1980.  Figure 2 also shows the nominal GDP and the domestic output of the electronics industry as a reference for 4 comparison between the changes in the size of the optoelectronic industry and those of the Japanese economy and electronics industry. displays are expected to see growth due to a strong first half. but has continued to post a steady positive growth rate ever since.  Figure 3 also shows the proportion of optoelectronic components relative to the whole. It then regained positive growth quickly in FY 2002.6 Billion Yen FY08 (Estimate) -105. reaching the 8 trillion yen milestone. a decline is projected for the second consecutive year.4 billion yen. P  rojected production for FY 2009: 7. was around 80 billion yen in FY1980. FY 2006 and FY 2007 saw solid growth. Affected by the IT recession. Figure 3 shows the changes in domestic production in the 1980 s from the time of the first survey to the present in two sectors. the industry declined overall for the first time in three years. on the other hand. and achieved strong growth again in FY 2003. The production of the electronics industry has also remained steady within the range of 20 trillion yen to 25 trillion yen. optoelectronic equipment and optoelectronic components. Both FY 2008 and FY 2009 are expected to see declines due to the global recession sparked by the financial recession.3 Changes in the Domestic Production of the Optoelectronic Industry  Figure 2 shows the changes in the domestic production for the 19 years from FY1991 to FY 2009.757. 1.6 Billion Yen Others Measuring/Sensing Photovoltaic Cells Laser Processing Optical Communication Optical Disk I/O Equipment Display Figure 1 Contribution of each field to the increase in Domestic Optoelectronic Production E  stimated production for FY 2008: 7. Since then. The output of the optoelectronic industry. There are expectations for photovoltaic cells with the restoration of subsidies also boosting domestic demand. single-mode fibers and semiconductor lasers have appeared in the market and .6 Billion Yen FY09 (Prospect) -206. growth rate: -1. the nominal GDP has stayed at around 500 trillion yen. Also. and demand expected in flat-panel displays looking towards the end of analog broadcasts in 2011. 7 15.2 4.8 0.3 0.6 6.5 2.9 2.9 7.1 4.6 2.0 12.3 2.3 12.6 1.0 12.5 1.2 Growth Rate compared to the previous year 19.1 2.7 9.9 2.6 4.3 0.3 11.3 2.Optoelectronic Industry Trends 9 8 Domestic Optoelectronic Production (FY) Nominal GDP (FY)*1 (x 1/100) Domestic Electronic Production (CY)*2 (x1/10) 28.3 2.7 3.8 1.7 2.7 Figure 2 Changes in Domestic Optoelectronic and Electronic Production and Nominal GDP （Prospect） （Estimate） 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 5 Domestic Production (Trillion Yen) Equipment Components Component Ratio 100 90 80 Component Ratio (%) 70 4 3 60 50 2 40 30 1 20 10 0 Fiscal Year Figure 3 Changes in Domestic Optoelectronic Production of Equipment/Components (1980-2009) 5 (Estimate) (Prospect) 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 0 .0 1.1 0.0 5.0 6.3 3.5 6.4 20.4 4.5 9.1 0.2 7.1 0.2 0.0 2.0 1.8 1.9 2.6 18.1 1.6 Domestic Production (Trillion Yen) 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 9.9 0.5 0.5 10.6 0.9 11.1 4.4 0.9 1.5 1. 758 BillionYen Figure 4 Changes in the proportion of Optoelectronic Products by field 4 Display I/O Equipment Domestic Production (Trillion Yen) 3 Optical Disk Optical Communication Laser Processing Measuring/Sensing 2 Photovoltaic Cells 1 0 Figure 5 Changes in Domestic Optoelectronic Production by field (1991-2009) *1 FY2008 Economic Outlook and Basic Stance for Economic and Fiscal Management. 1/19/09 (Cabinet Decision) *2 World-wide Production Prospect of Electronics and Information Technology Industries.6% 7.100％ 90％ 80％ 70％ 60％ 50％ 40％ 30％ 20％ 10％ 0％ 1.7% FY07 8.4% 1.7% 1.0% 4.6% 7.3% 45.6% 45.964 BillionYen FY09 (Prospect) 7.4% 4.0% 5.5% 3.9% Others Measuring/Sensing Photovoltaic Cells Laser Processing Optical Communication Optical Disk I/O Equipment Display 26.8% 3.9% 44.8% 6. JEITA.5% 3. 12/19/08 6 （Prospect） （Estimate） 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 .2% 7.3% 7.9% 22.070 BillionYen FY08 (Estimate) 7.7% 7.0% 23.2% 7.1% 6.0% 5. The photovoltaic cells field saw large growth in FY 2008. The optoelectronic industry has expanded and developed. large growth is projected for next generation DVD focused on Blu-ray Disc (BD). The optical communication committee is carrying out its activities focusing on analysis of market trends of the overall optical communication field. with sorting out of the raw materials supply structure and healthy demand in Europe.Optoelectronic Industry Trends expanded it.1 Changes in the Proportion of Optoelectronic Product by Field  Figure 4 shows the changes in the proportion of products for the fields comprising the optoelectronic industry. each field is in a different situation. as part of it has already announced large investments. this FY ) is 271.4 Changes in Optoelectronic Products by Field 1.6%. digital cameras maintained favorable growth and almost reached the 1 trillion yen milestone in FY 2007. with equal growth is being seen for optoelectronic components such as display devices and photovoltaic cells.3 billion yen. 1.  In 2008. The display field and I/O field account for approximately 70% of the whole. as measuring equipment 7 is favorable due to FTTH uses.4. video transmission 6. Reflecting each market s demand. with the major products changing drastically. and optoelectronic equipment such as digital cameras and display equipment. the production of optoelectronic components exceeded that of optoelectronic equipment. Optical storage. with decreasing proportions for fields affected by the recession.6%. due to the full scale penetration of FTTH. The era has changed from Fiber to The Home.  Last FY s breakdown was: trunk line systems 41. amidst CD and DVD production being shifted overseas and falling prices.  For the input/output field. In the 2000 s. the proportion increased to 40-45%. LCDs and other new optoelectronic products have been introduced to the market one after another. Since FY 2008. The laser processing field was supported by the semiconductor and automotive and other manufacturing industries. in optical disk recording devices. Over the three years from FY 2007 actual results until the FY 2009 projection. an 8.  The photovoltaic cell field saw its silicon materials shortage resolved in FY 2007. and the input/output and laser processing fields saw large declines. There are concerns about when the automotive industry will recover. subscriber system 20. The display field is expected to resist decline in the lead up to the halt in analog broadcasts.  The laser processing field is easily affected by economic trends.  In the optical communication field.1% growth YoY. growing 9. slightly increasing their proportions.4. optical LAN and optical wireless LAN 2. Along with the growth seen in 2. but is projected to be firm. since the latter half of the 1980 s.2%. and projected production next fiscal year (next FY) is 277. the fields can be divided into four groups: photovoltaic cells saw large growth. The input/output field is expected to see large declines in both growth and proportion. reaching the present status. fields maintaining their size comprise growing proportions. and sensing equipment demand is also expected related to energy conservation. metro systems 18. for 2. During the first half of the 1980 s. the share of optoelectronic components has fluctuated between 30% and 40%. optical communication and sensing/measuring were firm. however. display and optical storage were flat. safety and security.  In the optical storage field.6%. 2. 1. This fiscal year s expected production (below.  The sensing/measuring field temporarily declined in FY 2007. Trends in the Optical Communication Field . FY 2009 is projected to see recovery in both domestic and global demand. as digital cameras are unable to maintain their growth. to Fiber to Every Home (FTEH).2 Changes in Optoelectronic Production by Field  Figure 5 shows the changes in the optoelectronic production by field for the 19 years from FY1991 to FY2009.5 billion yen.0%. but single lens reflex types are not projected to fully compensate for this decline. and is expected to be supported by factors such as the end of analog broadcasts. FTTH subscriber numbers leapt to a leading position among broadband platforms. but due to the global recession. but earlier recovery is expected in the semiconductor industry. the sensing/ measuring and optical communication fields were firm. and is expected to be drastically affected by the recession. they are not simply affected by the overall recession.1 Optical Communication Equipment  Optical communication equipment production was an actual 248. with large growth in FY 2008 due to European demand. compact types began to decline. and are trying to incorporate new technologies to improve the situation.6 billion yen last fiscal year.  The display field is projected to avoid a large decline.0%.  Detailed analysis of each field is discussed below in Sections 2-8.7% decline year-on-year (YoY).  As described above. and the primary office uses of printers and multifunction peripherals are also greatly affected by the recession. and characteristic market trends found in product lines in this field. It has compensated for falling prices by larger sizes and higher screen quality such as full HD. In addition. optical fiber amplifiers 7. and optical transmission modules are projected to be quickly shifted from low speed class (100 Mb/s to under 1 Gb/s) to high speed class (10 Gb/s to under 40 Gb/s). trunk line systems and metro systems are strong in the first half.2% YoY. with strong subscriber numbers projected in the second half. due to the collapse of IT bubble economy.2 billion yen.4 Photo Detectors for Communication  Photo detectors for communication were 4.7% YoY.9 billion yen. but due to effects of subprime problems which began in the U. with next FY projected to grow 24. growing 24. 2. differences in demand are arising between global regions.0% YoY to 28. there are the negative factors of continually lower price levels and overseas transfer of production sites of BD read-only equipment.1 billion yen this FY. and regions with continuing firm demand. product prices declined further and more production moved overseas in FY 2004 and FY 2005. growing 7% YoY. There are regions with declining demand where growth slowed due to investment fundraising problems.9 billion yen last FY. It is believed that the volume of optical connector use increased along with an increase in the number of users due to penetration of broadband services access systems.0% over FY 2007) and the prospects for FY 2009 indicate a downward trend to 561. growing a large 41. domestic output declined for the first time by 25% in FY 2001. 40 Gb/s and over grew 5.  Until now.3 Laser Diodes for Communication  Laser diodes were 38. 2. the examination of characteristic market topics and reporting thereof.0% YoY to 34.174.1 billion yen.3% YoY to 53. optical multiplexers/ demultiplexers and optical couplers. This FY declined 1. Next FY is projected at 4.3% YoY.4% YoY to 14. These offset.8 Optical Passive Components and Optical Circuit Components  There was a 2. However.2 billion yen.7 billion yen. with next FY projected to grow 0. with next FY projected to grow 6.trunk line systems and metro systems.1% YoY to 26. This FY grew 2.2 billion yen. cassette tapes and VTRs. the target years of this survey.S.8 billion yen.5% YoY to 16. However.6 Optical Connector  Optical connectors overall grew 1.5 Optical Fiber  Optical fiber cable declined 9. In FY 2007 to FY 2009.7% YoY to 13. resulting in a flat trend for overall global demand.0% YoY. This FY was 40. registering a decrease of 6.28 billion yen.0% YoY decline overall to 34.66 billion yen.8 billion yen. Trends in the Optical Storage Field .6% over FY 2007). with next FY flat at 34 billion yen. 2.81 billion yen. but these are more than compensated for by the 3. 2. and optical circuit components such as optical switches and optical modulators.45 billion yen.8 billion yen last FY.7 billion yen (down by 0. optical attenuators. down 6. 2.6% in FY 2006 (actual).6% to 120. there was especially large growth in optical fiber amplifiers required in their Wavelength Division Multiplexed transmission systems. However.9 billion yen. with next FY projected to grow 33. Next FY is projected at 37.09 billion yen last FY.84 billion yen.0% YoY to 18. for optical passive components such as optical isolators.3% YoY to 110.  As described above. The years 2002-2003 showed a return to positive growth with the introduction of DVD recorders and DVD recorders with HDD. The production estimate for FY 2008 is 564.6% YoY. growing 17. especially FTTH.13 billion yen last FY.2% to 119.6 billion yen.2 billion yen this FY. but next FY is projected to grow 23. with next FY projected to grow 30. 2. this summer and global financial problems. domestic production of optical disk equipment and media reached a peak of 1.4% from the previous year. and grew 12. products in the field of information storage have optical disks as disruptive technologies replacing records. 2.1% YoY.6% YoY to 3. The actual domestic output of optical disks in FY 2007 was 548. and hence in FY 2000. it recovered to grow 2.9% YoY to 28. which resulted in declines in domestic output in both FY 2004 and FY 2005.8 billion yen.  Domestic production of optical transmission module under 100Mb/s is in a declining trend due to the move to higher speed communications. slowing from the previous year. From 10 Gb/s to under 40 Gb/s grew 41.6% YoY to 65. This FY grew 8.0% YoY to 4.2 Optical Transmission Module  Domestic production of optical transmission module was 53.2 billion yen. From 100 Mb/s to under 1 Gb/s declined 33.0 billion yen. reductions in product prices and the progressive shift to production overseas.7 Optical Fiber Fusion Splicers  Optical fiber fusion splicers overall were 17.6% YoY to 12. growing 8%. slowing to 3.8 billion yen (up by 3.  The optical storage committee carried out its activities focusing on survey of domestic production of optical storage (mainly optical disk) equipment and media along with the analysis of the results. growing a large 38. The first half of this FY saw 8 a stable growth trend of 10% annually.2% YoY to 21 billion yen this FY.8 billion yen last FY. From 1 Gb/s to under 10 Gb/s declined 5.7 billion yen this FY. This FY was 4. Next FY is projected to decline 5.3% YoY to 30. This FY declined 2.7 billion yen this FY. This growth resulted from uses in optical submarine repeatered transmission systems.88 billion yen overall last FY.6% YoY. the product markets in the information storage field have experienced several cycles of market expansion as new systems are introduced followed by declines in domestic production caused by continually lower product prices and the transfer overseas of production. (3) Inkjet MFP 4. But FY 2008 is expected to see a remarkable decrease in production due to lower prices and production shifted overseas. BD & HD DVD). and also by the rapid onset of full scale recession starting in the U. almost the same as the previous year. such as optical printers.1 Trends of Domestic Production  The actual production of I/O equipment as a whole in FY 2007 was 1. but with the recession.Optoelectronic Industry Trends positive impact of the full-scale penetration of next generation DVD recorders in Japan.  Color products have expanded their market.  Reflecting the recent shift to multifunction peripherals (MFPs).5%). FY 2009 is projected to grow about 20%.  Domestic production of optical storage media is projected to record an increase of 6. with domestic production focused on automobile mounted DVD players including car navigation systems. There is also a large declining trend for CD and MD. so the decline of domestic production appears to have bottomed out. our surveys started covering inkjet output type MFPs using 9 optical technology in the document reader component. since FY 2005 actual figures. However.  The overall market for optical printers achieved high growth on a unit basis in recent years. digital cameras and digital video cameras were respectively classified into two types for more detailed analysis of market and product trends: digital cameras were classified into single-lens reflex cameras and compact cameras. but a converging trend is seen for the share of color products in optical printers overall. Domestic production in FY 2008 and onwards of all types of optical I/O equipment has been affected by the global financial crisis and is predicted to decline.8 billion yen. The survey of single (non-hybrid) optical facsimiles was discontinued after the FY 2005 report. termed inkjet MFP. digital cameras and digital video cameras. overseas production expanded for both monochrome and color MFP. barcode readers. this year (FY 2008 survey). amounting to 1. This may be due to the fact that while the volume of shipments in FY 2007 increased over the previous year for monochrome MFP (by 1. almost all MFP products used optical technology for both input and output. Read/Write equipment (CDs. On the other hand.2 Trend Analysis (1) Optical printers  Domestic production of optical printers in FY 2007 declined to 114.2% in FY 2009 after a decrease of 9.1% increase from FY 2006. such as digital cameras and digital video cameras. However. DVDs and next-generation DVDs) grew for three consecutive years due to drastic increases in BD/HD DVD recorders (FY 2007: up by 210. resulting in the small amount of expected growth in FY 2008 as mentioned above. This increase is the result of an increase by 5. FY 2008 estimated production and the FY 2009 projection are both revised downwards by around 10%. production trends and characteristics of the products. taking into account the fact that the domestic production had been reduced to an insignificant level.2% decline in FY 2008.9%). DVD. small A4 size MFPs are steadily expanding their market. A specific survey was also done on the superiority of optical disks in green IT for archive uses. especially in developed countries. the survey of digital copiers has been analyzed combined with that of MFPs since the FY 2003 actual figures.6 billion yen. MD.2 billion yen. but FY 2008 was 114. 4. with slowed growth in China and Asia.422 billion yen. HD-DVD dramatically withdrew in 2008. but sales of BD recorders are expected to grow to over four times the level of last year with terrestrial digital broadcasts and penetration of large flat panel high definition TVs.  The survey of this field focuses on the market trends.9% YoY.6% in the production of input equipment. but continued large growth is expected on a volume basis in FY 2009. which may even turn negative depending on the recession s trend. it has been affected by recession due to the financial crisis.4% from the previous year. since fall 2008. It is thought that this is because domestic production at many companies is greatly affected by further expansion in overseas production. Large declines in demand for MD and MO. a slight increase of 0. but considering the growth of MFPs adopting inkjet for output in recent years. registering a 4.735.4% in FY 2007 and a 0. amounting to 313.  In read-only equipment (CD. DVD recorders and DVD recorders with HDD showed positive growth in FY 2006.8 billion yen. and continued decline in domestic production of CD-R and DVD recorders are projected. and digital video cameras are classified into hi-vision cameras and NTSC cameras. and a decrease by 2.  FY 2008 estimated and FY 2009 projected see declines of over 20% YoY. On the other hand. MDs.4% in the production of output equipment such as optical printers and optical MFPs. and 2008 global shipment volume decreased YoY. down by 6. A progressive transition to popularly priced models is expected.4%) and also significantly increased for color MFP (by 35.  Also. Input/Output (I/O) Field .3%. compared to the previous FY survey. this declining trend will continue. FY 2007 decreased only a little YoY due to BD & HD DVD players and game machines which can play BD. but are projected to see continual decline starting FY 2007 or FY 2008 due to price reductions and the progressive shift of production overseas. FY 2008: up by 424.S. but domestic production is expected to grow for BD with its relatively high technology hurdles and high value added. MFPs (including digital copiers). as a trend which should be noted for this FY and the future. (2) Optical MFP (including digital copiers)  The domestic production of optical MFPs in FY 2007 was 199. but it is thought that with the sale of low price car navigation systems. 4.8.  Around 38% of MFP production was overseas in FY1999. and 47% of optical printers. the estimation for FY 2008 is 2. so it is assumed that they are being produced overseas. domestic production. there are many low price products.5 billion yen.0%) projected for FY 2009. production has become mainly by overseas manufacturers. domestic shipment and overseas shipment have been investigated since FY 2000.9% to 74. Also.3 billion yen.6%) since the surveys began.0% decrease.4 billion yen in FY 2008. but it is expected that FY 2008 saw large growth at 27.5 billion yen (up by 0. Domestic production of LCD monitors was 99. However. This categorization may have imposed a greater burden on the respondents.9% annual growth rate. decreasing 3.5 billion yen (down by 0. 31% of digital video camera production was overseas in FY 2007. with its survey and analysis starting this FY. but FY 2007 actual grew 9. (1) LCD equipment and components  The steadily growing domestic production of LCD equipment and components changed dramatically due to the economic recession which suddenly arose in the second half of 2008.9% to 356.5% to 30. but inkjet MFP incorporate flatbed scanners. FY 2008 is expected to grow 13. As described above. The estimate for FY 2008 is a large 23. it was driven by demand for single lens reflex type. but the information obtained is of great value. and FY 2009 also projects a 5. this field s production is as follows. the domestic production does not accurately reflect the entire output of domestic manufactures.2 billion yen (down by 7. It then experienced a temporary decline to 67% in FY 2004. inkjet output type MFPs using optical technology in the document reader component are termed inkjet MFP.9 billion yen.8% to 12. and has also affected related parts and material manufacturers.1%) and the prospect for FY 2009 is 1. Considering the rapidly falling prices for LCD and PDP.1 billion yen in FY 2007.1 billion yen in FY 2007. domestic production has been surveyed in two categories: traditional models (equivalent to NTSC) and high-definition models (equivalent to Hi-V). greatly slowing the entire LCD industry. we presume the growth in units produced is even greater. major foreign and domestic manufacturers of LCD panels reduced production as had been previously unseen. It does not appear that domestic production will grow. The estimation for FY 2008 is 1. 4.  1) Equipment: Domestic production of LC TVs has grown from 733. as the decline in compact types dragged overall production value of digital cameras into a decline. and 57% in FY 2008.9% to 34.5 billion.8 billion yen. to 807.  FY 2007 domestic production of inkjet MFP was 10 billion yen.6% YoY) in FY 2007. it is expected to rise to 54% in FY 2007. until last FY.5 billion yen.5%).  Breaking this down.5 billion yen in FY 2009. projected to decrease a further 21. but it is expected to rise further to 76% in FY 2007 and 81% in FY 2008. These several years.1 Results of Analysis of Optoelectronic Industry Trends  As a result of analysis and investigation based on a questionnaire survey sent to related companies.8 billion yen.0 billion yen (up by 5. FY 2007 was expected to be the first year to reach the one trillion yen milestone.6 billion yen. overseas production. and are moving to shrink and restructure production lines.  Domestic production of digital video cameras in FY 2007 declined 5. To solve this. One after another.132. Within display equipment. the survey divides digital cameras into compact type and single lens reflex type. the FY 2008 estimate for digital cameras saw the first decline (7. The future trend will be watched to see if this is a temporary phenomena due to effects of the economic situation. indicating that a very large share of production is overseas. not quite reaching one trillion yen.358. overseas production of I/O equipment 10 accounted for only about 19%.291.3 Trends of Overseas Production  In this field production has been largely shifted abroad. but that also lost strength in FY 2008. Display Field . After a temporary decline to 41% in FY 2005. it rose to 51% in FY 2007 and is also expected to be a similar amount in FY 2008.0%) and the prospect for FY 2009 is 1.2% to 982. and 887.1 billion yen (up 10. about 1/12 of optical MFP. with FY 2008 domestic production expected to be 1. with decreasing domestic production. The production of display components was 2.8% to 95. (5) Image scanners  FY 2007 domestic production declined 2. A survey also shows that global inkjet MFP shipment value is US$8. thus. Looking at this breakdown.  2) Components: Domestic production of active-matrix LCA 5.134. with review and postponement of new investment plans.9 billion yen (up 10. achieving a 5.2%).1% YoY) estimated in FY 2008.  In FY1999.3 billion yen (up by 4.241.2 billion yen and the prospect for FY 2009 is also a 9. Since FY 2006 actual. It sharply rose to 72% in FY 2002. This was added to the survey. Also. In last FY s survey.5 billion yen (up by 8. or if it has finally passed its peak and is heading downwards.3%) in FY 2007. Domestic production of display equipment recorded 1.975. 5. four categories. production of Hi-V cameras is increasing remarkably and is projected to exceed that of NTSC cameras in FY 2009.9% decrease to 271. Although the production of digital cameras dropped from 36% in FY 2003 to 27% in FY 2004. This increased to 31% in FY 2001 and then to 45% in FY 2003.4% decline to 858. (4) Digital cameras and digital video cameras  Since FY 2005 actual. stagnant demand for equipment has led to falling prices in the market and worse earnings for manufacturers of display equipment and panels. only about 1/20 of optical MFP.113. and units which do not appear in these statistics are being shipped. flat panel displays are exhibiting especially remarkable growth. 2 billion yen. The decline in FY 2006 was not repeated.9 billion yen (up 16. The main cause for this is that overseas export markets grew strongly.9 billion yen (down 11. On the other hand. On the other hand.0 billion yen (down by 2. and are positioned as one of the most important future energy sources in Japan s energy strategy.9 billion yen (down 0.0 billion yen (up by 15.8 due to promotion of penetration in educational uses and new developments. with FY 2008 estimated at 1.0 billion yen (down by 3.-TVs and portable game devices. since the second half of FY 2008. so continued growth in domestic production is projected. housing PV systems recovered with this fiscal year s first extra budget.4%). However. Trade and Industry to the Ministry of the 6. To that end.  Photovoltaic cells are expected to provide vast amount of non-polluting energy.  Domestic production of organic EL display components in FY 2007 was 15. to cut in half the costs of housing PV system costs which was in the Fukuda Vision.3%).125 theaters globally. and it rebounded above the previous record shipments in FY 2005. and with lower priced equipment and introduction of a virtual print fee (VPF) model to help initial installation costs for the theater.  In addition. (3) Organic EL display components  In FY 2008.9%). there were 7. One Seg. establishing Cool Earth 50 (energy innovation technology plan) for Japan to cut CO2 emissions by 60-80%. production shift to overseas.6% year-on-year (YoY).0%).4% to 158. In contrast.5%).7% to 149.9 billion yen (up 1. Japan has 100 screens in 65 theaters.4 billion yen (down 46%). it has been affected by the sudden economic recession. an international agreement was formed to cut global CO2 emissions 50% by 2050.5 billion yen (estimated up 65%). and FY 2009 projected at 95.2 Trends to Note This Fiscal Year  This fiscal year. Also. (2) PDP equipment and components  The PDP TV market was firm in the first half of FY 2008 with the special demand for the Beijing Olympics.3%). more than 10% of all screens have converted to digital: 4. and at the G8 Toyako Summit held in July 2008. Domestic production of passive type LCA panels in FY 2007 was 112.7%) recorded in FY 2007 is expected to decrease to 298. but there are also mass production plans at multiple manufacturers.6%) in FY 2008 and projected to move up to 221. an initiative is being launched for specific technology development of photovoltaic cells.6 billion yen (down 4.  The New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) compiled the PV Roadmap toward 2030 (PV2030) in 2004.  2) Components: The production of 305. due to special demand for the Beijing Olympics. and this is less than 6% of all screens. possibly with wider recognition that PDP has high picture quality.  1) Display: The production of 219. due to rapidly falling prices.S. (4) Projection display equipment  FY 2007 domestic production was about 172.9%) in FY 2009.887 screens at 841 theaters.. FY 2009 is projected to be 15. It is said there are about 120. The PV system penetration support project by the government has spread from the Ministry of Economy.Optoelectronic Industry Trends panels in FY 2007 was 1. they will penetrate rapidly.698.6 MW.3%) in FY 2008 but projected to be flat at 298. but in the U. This is due to a slump after the special demand. but FY 2008 is estimated to decline 13. There is the sudden economic recession.0 billion yen (down by 4.9 billion yen (down 10.  In this situation.3 billion yen (up 4. As of beginning of February 2009. with FY 2008 estimated at 16. FY 2009 is projected to grow 6. and it is thought this trend will continue. and the suddenly worsening global economic situation. various climate changes which are omens of global warming are frequently reported. active-matrix organic EL display components (AMOLED) also came to be adopted in photo frames.0 billion yen in FY 2009.1 Market Analysis  The total shipment of PV cells from Japan in FY 2007 was 911. Ahead of the summit. 6. for a potential market projected to be $8 billion.720. and FY 2008 recorded its highest ever 28. and large impact from the global recession. up by 40 MW or 4.4%). although the domestic housing PV power system market continued to shrink.562.5%). Almost all Hollywood movies can be delivered digitally.3%) recorded in FY 2007 is expected to rise to 211.1%). 5.3 billion yen (up 4. which identifies the forthcoming period through 2030 as the formation stage for public awareness and confidence to develop PV power generation to serve as one of the major energy resources in response to energy resources/global environment issues. with domestic production in a declining trend these several years.9%). growth slowed for passive matrix (PMOLED). then Prime Minister Fukuda who served as the G8 Summit Chairman announced the Fukuda Vision immediately before the summit.2%).4 billion yen (down 9.5 billion yen (up by 4. and FY 2009 projected at 1. and FY 2009 projected at 18.2 billion yen (up 1. Photovoltaic Energy Field .6 billion yen (up 1. with half of all screens globally converting to digital by 2013. we surveyed the digital cinema trend. (5) Large display equipment  FY 2007 domestic production was about 17. seeking a large contribution to cutting global warming gas CO2 emissions in half. This is expected to be a large stimulus for the stagnant domestic market.336 digital 11 cinema screens in 2. efforts for technological development are being made to achieve conversion efficiency levels of 25% and to realize costs similar to that for general use (7 yen/kWh). Production has progressively shifted overseas. with FY 2008 estimated at 99.000 screens in the world. etc. the Crystal Si type holds an absolute advantage for its supply system. (3) In terms of accumulated installed power.3% YoY to 701. instead of being confined to the Japanese market. Japan s cumulative installed power reached 1.9 MW. and European mega solar power generation systems. On the other hand. On the other hand. Amorphous-Si type has begun competing with crystal Si type in the power generation market.5 MW. Still.6% a-Si and others 85. Italy (461%).S. along with progress in new expansion plans. Domestic shipments declined 21. etc. with strong demand from U. such as electronics. 6. surgery and dental treatment. were 132.5% YoY increase by the third quarter.6% YoY to 516. and others were 71.2 MW. passed by Spain. coming close to Japan s. Single-crystal Si type annual production did not go beyond the 300 MW level.Environment and other government agencies and local governments. due to the introduction of PV generation systems on a world-wide scale. With the addition of the U. maintaining its 500 MW level. such as ophthalmology. Korea (102%) and the U. FY2007 shipment volume was 85.135 MW. but fullfledged adoption also started in the sector for power generation uses.  The items surveyed by the research committee in this field are mostly medical laser equipment. exceeding 2 GW for the first time. Spain (422%).S. (6) Annual installed power in the US increased from 145 MW to 207 MW. Market Trends of Laser Processing Field Table 3 Shipment by Destination and Their Percentages for Domestic Shipment (MW/year) Percentage 209. to light industry.9 23% for Export 701. and was ranked second in the world. PV cell manufacturers in Japan keep investing in facilities to increase production capacity. with dramatic changes since 2003. There was a large 37. (4) Spain installed 512 MW that year.7% YoY to 209. (42%) have shown the largest increases.0%.6 9. and the survey is made by classifying them by medical field. pain relief and other (cosmetic. The usage of materialprocessing laser equipment covers an increasingly wide range from heavy industry. Judging from the current production capacity and future expansion plans. falling far behind in installation growth. and the improvement of production capacity is underway. and Europe began in 2001.S. France (187%). Europe almost reached 500 MW.  The speed of installation and expansion of photovoltaic power generation systems is accelerating in Europe and Korea where a feed-in tariff system is adopted. regaining its former growth. amorphous-Si type saw repeated slight increases and decreases until the year 2000.7 77% . Shipments overseas to the U.6 100% overseas focus.7 MW. (2) Germany increased the annual installed photovoltaic power from 830 MW to 1. with a goal of expanding its scale to 100MW. next to Germany. leading the expansion trend of installed photovoltaic power of the world. Germany achieved 3. Thus.919 MW. drastic reinforcement of the production capacity for the amorphous-Si type is continuing. Switzerland (150%). The drive for Japan s photovoltaic cell supply system is shifting from mainly domestic to an Table 2 Shipment by Material Type and Their Percentages Si Monocrystal Shipment (MW/year) Percentage 310. analysis is made 12 7. Medical laser equipment uses various gas lasers and solid-state lasers.8% of overall shipments. there is a weak effect on domestic market stimulation.4 MW.0%.0 56.0% Si Polycrystal 516. IC wafer.4% Total 911. it is expected that the installation and expansion trend will gain momentum from 2008 onwards.862MW. holding the top rank in the world for three consecutive years. for a second consecutive year of decline. bridge and shipbuilding.  Table 2 shows the shipment volume and the composition by materials in FY 2007. mainly Germany and Spain. Europe was 498. and new manufacturing entrants are starting production. Domestic shipments shrunk from 30. in order to make it easier to grasp the industrial trends.  FY 2007 shipments in terms of volume and ratio by destination are shown in Table 3.0 MW. but only Japan is declining. in an environment of very quick demand growth in European markets. but same as in FY 2006. while shipments overseas rose from 69. The PV cell business in Japan shows a shift to global-scale business expansion targeting global markets.).6 MW.0 MW. while shipments overseas rose 16. (5) Japan s annual installed power volume was third in the world at 210.. Polycrystalline-Si type grew 2. (7) In terms of annual growth rate. and are increasingly full scale each year. achieving 700 MW for the first time. Crystal Si type is becoming the main material for power generation uses. down to 23.2 Overseas Trends  The major topics in 2007 include: (1) The annual installed photovoltaic power of the 20 IEA member countries increased from 1.  Shipments for FY 2008 are expected to increase 26% for both shipment volume and value.257 MW. and the lasers used in these industries are overlapping and complex.S. material-processing laser equipment and laser oscillators. growing 69.S.2% to 77.423 MW to 2. Exports to the U.6% YoY. such as rebar.0 34. engineering plastics. FY 2009 is projected to decline a further 13. amidst full scale increased production of rechargeable batteries for vehicles.9 billion yen. By illuminating tin droplets in amplified pulse laser light. However. Lasers for cosmetic use are easily influenced by the economy.2 Laser Materials Processing Equipment  Production of carbon dioxide gas laser equipment was initially expected to pass 100 billion yen in FY 2007.8%. with Korean panel manufacturers projected to restart investing in FY 2009. even assuming untrained workers.6% in FY 2009. and below that the shares continue to be 24% for carbon dioxide gas lasers. and is battling harsh conditions due to the economic slowdown mentioned above. at about 96. FY 2008 laser equipment for surgery and ophthalmology are estimated to have grown slightly by over 3%.5% to 127. this is projected to rise slightly due to low cost and ecology related capital investments such as for photovoltaic cells and battery vehicles which may become globally competitive in the future. one can generate 13.2 billion yen in FY 2009. marking 391. such as carbon dioxide gas laser. and the reality is that effects of the economic slowdown mentioned above are appearing remarkably in almost all sectors. there is progress in higher power for secondary harmonics and tertiary . and is estimated to decline 21. which are effective in fabrication of thin film silicon photovoltaic cells. excimer laser equipment for material processing comprise about 57% of the total. with FY 2009 growing 3. and solid-state lasers 14%. and are projected to see a large 36.8% YoY to 173.2 billion yen.Optoelectronic Industry Trends by type of laser. but FY 2008 is estimated to decline 5.7 billion yen.4% to 44. Carbon dioxide gas laser equipment is struggling to boost exports due to the strong yen. projected to decline 2.2% decline. As a trend of solid-state laser equipment. and announced large investments.6% YoY.3 billion yen. and lasers for pain relief were at the same level YoY. the world s largest CPU manufacturer decided in FY 2009 to introduce leading edge semiconductor manufacturing facilities for 32nm resolution.2 billion yen.  Total laser equipment production continued growing until FY 2007. etc.0% to 77. EUV light source drivers link carbon dioxide gas lasers in a series. lasers are expected to see broader use in medical treatments.  Production of excimer laser equipment grew to 234 billion yen in FY 2007. welding of cases and electrodes for Lithium-ion batteries often uses a welding process by fiber transmittable solid-state lasers. but FY 2008 was affected in the second half by the deep recession. while crystal annealing equipment has seen large decreases. 13  Production of solid-state laser equipment in FY 2007 declined 0. 7.2% YoY decline to 74. FY 2008 is estimated to see a large 22.3 Oscillators  A trend of carbon dioxide gas laser oscillators is their application in drivers for extreme ultra-violet (EUV) light sources used in next generation semiconductor lithography equipment. use of thermal stress for cutting FPD glass is attracting attention as a new use. and application of carbon dioxide lasers has been attained as a solution for cost and quality issues. photovoltaic cells are attracting attention.5 nm wavelength ultra-short ultraviolet rays.9 billion yen. As a trend of carbon dioxide gas laser equipment.  In the trimming and repair sector. In the welding sector. Development of conventional EUV light source drivers was progressing focused on solid-state lasers. FY 2009 is projected to decline further by 26. each company is putting effort into technology development in order to shorten total processing time including automated functions such as for setup work. it may lead to large future growth. but FY 2009 is being dragged down by the economic slowdown. Furthermore. but fell far short. but is projected to grow by about 3. there is progress in development of patterning technology by non-thermal processing excimer lasers. Also. and are expected to see large growth. and in lithography uses. lasers for dental treatment grew slightly by 1. more than increasing processing speed itself which is determined by physical phenomena. Estimated production for FY 2008 is slightly up by 1. For example. 7. the cutting processing machine sector is benefitting from growth in emerging markets. In shares by sector.2 billion yen. Shares by sector have not changed. full scale increased production of hybrid and battery vehicles is an important pillar for environmental friendly and global warming prevention measures.1 Medical Laser Equipment  The medical laser equipment sector is being pressed by overseas products. many pump modules are required. As a trend of excimer lasers.5% to 265. in the annealing sector.  As a trend of solid-state laser oscillators. Amidst slowing capital investment by IT industries and semiconductor related companies. Viewed by sector. but FY 2008 is estimated to decline 25.7 billion yen. 7. Harmonic solid-state lasers with Q-SW pulse oscillation are essential.2% YoY to 47 billion yen. there are also positive stories.7% YoY to approximately 7. If processing technologies utilizing the characteristics of excimer laser equipment become established.9 billion yen.8% to 46. and its severe condition continues unchanged. and amplify pulse laser light to the 10 kW level. Despite the economic recession. almost reaching the 400 billion yen level. and there is active development of various functions.5 billion yen. excimer laser. solid-state laser. but in the case of solid-state lasers. Laser patterning processing equipment performs the main process for thin film photovoltaic cells. etc. but this laser equipment for materials processing is important production processing equipment used in many processing sectors. Lasers for dental treatment which comprise a large share are also projected to decline 2. for higher speed processing machines. which is expected to see large growth.5% YoY to 306. The situation has shown a gradual recovery since 2003. the production of such equipment is closely related to the expansion of optical 14 8. The transition of optical communication networks to the next-generation systems is also a positive contributor to good performance. such as spectrum analyzers. the demand for the measuring equipment to support the development of systems and devices that control ultra-high speed optical networks is projected to increase. temperature sensors. etc. radiation thermometers. power meters. color sensors.  Optical sensing equipment indicates all sensors and equipment which use the various properties of light in some form. Optical sensing instruments include all sensors and sensing equipment that make use of some properties of light. there are various types of optical sensing instruments which meet a wide range of needs of R&D and production units. rotary encoders. surface inspection equipment. far above the previous fiscal year s projection. human body sensors.harmonics. wavelength and frequency. Among sensing equipment. production technology. Growth is estimated for this fiscal year. and their applications. such as infrared cameras. domestic optical measurement instruments-related companies made large scale investments benefiting from the demand expansion. It is thought that there will be a temporary slowdown due to effects of the recession. and surface inspection equipment. subprime loan bankruptcies in the second half of FY 2007.  The subjects surveyed in this field are optical measuring equipment and optical sensing equipment. Consequently. temperature sensors. resolving long term reliability issues for high peak power such as light resistance and photo darkening. However.  As a trend of excimer laser oscillators. At the same time. and if there is progress in higher laser output and lower cost. optical fiber communication networks had been steadily expanding. infrared cameras.  As a trend in other oscillators. and development of new applications has begun in various sectors. There is more active development of fiber lasers. Although the scale of production of individual products is certainly not large. These subjects cover a wide range and are sensitive to technological advancement. Continued growth is expected for crime prevention and safety related equipment. there was a large decline in industrial applications such as photoelectric switches. which had a grave impact on both domestic and global production. linear scales. etc.9% in this fiscal year s survey. building and residential sensors such as fire/smoke sensors and human body sensors are maintaining their growth trends as devices close to consumers.S. and YAG lasers have entered the UV laser light market previously monopolized by excimer lasers. drilling and cutting. However. sensors for vibration/ pressure/ acoustics. At academic conferences. to decide survey items and to select companies. There is also progress in applications of picosecond lasers and femtosecond lasers in fine processing. and it grew 19. there is progress in ArF immersion lithography such as enhanced fine pattern resolution performance and higher power. operating principle. speed sensors. in the lithography sector. committee members with specialized knowledge in various fields spent a lot of time and effort on long discussions. demand for the instruments for research and development and production lines grew rapidly. consumer uses. there is continuing progress with fiber lasers. and also. sensors for electric current/ voltage/ magnetic field/ electric field. waveform and propagation characteristics. but due to recessionary sentiment resulting from U. both overseas and in Japan.. frequency. Sensing/Measuring Field communication networks. vibration/ pressure/ acoustic sensors. length sensors. such as light energy. but relatively stable demand is expected. aiming for leadership in the communications industry. since the second half of 2000. fiber manufacturers. laser microscopes. etc. such as intensity. the characteristic of excimer laser as a light source which can cheaply supply UV light is being looked at anew. resulting in an 11. seminars. Optical Time Domain Reflectometers (OTDRs). these experienced an abrupt slowdown due to the collapse of the IT bubble. Consequently. To ensure consistency over successive surveys products are classified according to usage. facilities investment has been held back. unique femtosecond processing businesses such as protein crystallization and frictionless cylinders have started to become established.0% of the domestic optoelectronic industry.8% decline.  Optical measuring equipment. production facility investment strongly influences the demand for photoelectric switches. There are hopes that in the future. etc. waveform measuring equipment and optical fiber transmission characteristics measuring equipment. etc. Through such improvement efforts. length sensors. it is expected that new processing markets will form. With expanded production capacity for optical communications equipment and optical components. universities and research institutes. and as a result. . phase. sensors for electric current/ voltage/ magnetic field/ electric field. Optical measuring equipment includes equipment to measure the basic properties of light. Along with this movement. image sensing equipment. A factor contributing to an increase in demand for optical measuring instruments is the penetration of FTTH services throughout the world. is mainly used for installation and maintenance of optical communications systems.  Measuring and sensing instruments account for approximately 3. there are growing numbers of announcements using fiber lasers in development of femtosecond and picosecond lasers and laser processing by high quality beams. radiation thermometers. shorter wavelengths of pulse fiber lasers for precision processing will become scopes. especially in laser manufacturers. Until the first half of 2000. and products related to light sources for measurement. working for further productivity enhancements (higher throughput and higher uptime). and was revised to clarify differences between items. scope and caution notes. Their production locations are steadily shifting overseas. The following is the results from 62 companies that have responded to all the questionnaire items. the following investigation and review was done in an attempt to improve accuracy. For product items with particularly low accuracy. and 9 reported a decrease. The survey classified these as laser radars. Specifically. 27 maintaining the same level. it is thought that about 1/5 to 1/3 of full-time employees are R&D workers.225 million yen. 22 companies intend to increase R&D investment in FY 2009 from this year (2008). the number of full-time employees and the number of researchers engaged in R&D and the amount of investment in R&D are surveyed. resulting in lower survey accuracy. 39 maintaining the same level. or stayed the same compared to the previous year for the estimates for FY 2008 and prospects for FY 2009. 16 companies intend to increase personnel in FY 2009 from this year (2008).  Looking at funding. Same → Decrease (also 8 companies) 9. 13 maintaining the same level. 42 responded the same.  The tendency of change of the top three responses is (FY 2008 → FY 2009):  1) Same → Same (22 companies)  2) Same → Increase (13 companies)  3) Increase → Increase (8 companies) (4) Domestic production  19 of the companies responded that domestic production increased in FY 2008 compared to the previous fiscal year (2007). and 12 companies intend to decrease. 21 companies expect production to increase in FY 2009 from this year (2008). 42 responded the same. 20 responded the same.2 Industrial Resources of FY 2008 (Estimate)  With regard to human resources. it is not likely to require renewal for quite some time because they are general purpose.  Among sensing equipment. 9. sensors in particular are like parts. We will continue to investigate improvement for survey accuracy. The survey form wrote more concrete definitions.  The tendency of change of the top three responses is (FY 2008 → FY 2009):  1) Same → Same (26 companies)  2) Increase → Increase (7 companies)  3) Same → Increase (6 companies). the median amount invested by 62 responding companies in research and development was 100 to under 500 million yen. a quantitative questionnaire survey to obtain the figures for estimates for FY 2008 was conducted. Decrease → Decrease (also 6 companies).   Safety laser scanners are attracting attention as a future trend. A production estimate was not made for equipment categorized as Other. These are optical application products written into machine safety standards. and 13 companies intend to decrease. decrease. Comparing among the same cumulative number of companies. surveyed companies were reviewed. etc. and 9 companies intend to decrease. Production volume data of companies which did not respond was estimated from the data which replied to each item. 14 companies intend to increase researchers in FY 2009 from this year (2008). we removed data of companies which are not thought to be producing that product. and 14 reported a decrease. This fiscal year. Also.  The tendency of change of the top three responses is (FY 2008 → FY 2009):  1) Decrease → Decrease (13 companies)  2) Increase → Increase (11 companies)  3) Same → Same (8 companies). 9. but the data of companies with small estimated production and without response over the past several years had their data removed. with domestic production of 5 to under 10 billion yen.3 Increase/Decrease from the Previous Year (Estimate for FY 2008. 9.Optoelectronic Industry Trends amounting to 242. a quantitative questionnaire survey was performed to determine whether there was an increase. Trends of Resources for Optoelectronics Industry . as companies not producing that product.1 Introduction  Along with the survey on the domestic production. 37 responded the same. while companies thought to be producing them were added to the survey. Prospect for FY 2009) (1) Number of full-time employees  11 of the companies responded that the number of fulltime employees increased in FY 2008 compared to the previous fiscal year (2007). and 28 companies expect it to decrease. with 50 to 59 researchers. and 9 reported a decrease.  The tendency of change of the top three responses is (FY 2008 → FY 2009):  1) Same → Same (35 companies)  2) Same → Increase (7 companies)  3) Increase → Increase (6 companies) (3) Amount of R&D investment  11 of the companies responded that they increase investment in FY 2008 compared to the previous fiscal year (2007). (2) Number of researchers  10 of the companies responded that the number of researchers increased in FY 2008 compared to the previous fiscal year (2007). As in the previous fiscal year. these instruments are the basis for all types of industrial equipment and also essential for development of new industrial equipment and infrastructure development. the median number of full-time employees at the 62 companies was from 150 to 199. thus the response rate is declining. Once an investment is made. and 23 reported a decrease. 34 maintaining the same level. it is thought that about 1/30 to 1/10 of domestic production value is invested in R&D. However. along with light curtains. Comparing among the same cumulative 15 number of companies. PIDA)  OIDA projects that solid-state lighting will comprise 30% of the illumination market in 2016. It also projects that the high brightness LED market will exceed $20 billion in 2018.1 Global Photovoltaic Market Trends (from OIDA and PIDA)  OIDA projects that photovoltaic modules and systems will pass $100 billion in 2013.3. Spain. KAPID s home base of Gwangju means light state in Chinese characters. 10. It held its 13th annual meeting in October 2008 in Melbourne. EPIC (EU) sounds a warning that CFL (compact 10. and are expected to grow by 600% from 2006 to 2010. and a comparison in a strict sense with OITDA data is not possible.3 Australia’s Photovoltaic Trends (from OIA)  Victoria State (around Melbourne) receives more annual sunlight than Barcelona. but it gathers various reports and announces global optoelectronics industry trends including a projection out to 10 years. 10. EPIC and PIDA state that emphasis should be placed on external lighting.  The values for the entire optoelectronic industry projected by OIDA and PIDA almost match the Optoelectronic Industry Future Vision (November 2004) published by OITDA.4. for the photovoltaic sector which has begun to see large demand for environmental reasons. Shanghai and Dalian. focused on LED development centers.1 billion/205 companies in 2005.1 Introduction  The International Optoelectronics Association is comprised of 11 organizations in the world. to $21. International Trends Observed at the Meeting of IOA fluorescent lights) will replace incandescents by 2012. and wanting to understand trends from today looking forward 10 years in the future for solid-state lighting which has illumination efficiency similar to fluorescent lighting.  Each year. the international trends in the optoelectronics industry are described based on the documents presented by individual organizations.8 billion euro (EPIC) or $4.3. 10.2Taiwan’s Photovoltaic Trends (from PIDA)  FPD is the driving force for optoelectronic production in Taiwan.  There were already financial insecurities when the meeting was held.1 Global Solid-State Lighting (High Brightness LED) Market Trends (from OIDA. and $610 billion of optoelectronic parts.  On the other hand. Xiamen.3 Solid-State Lighting (High Brightness LED) Trends 10. and within solid-state lighting. comprising over 60%. In turn. the definition of categories in optoelectronics industry varies for each organization.10.4 Photovoltaic Trends 10.3. only small scale power generation systems are operating.4. Its projection for the global optoelectronics industry in 2018 is $630 billion of optoelectronic equipment. 10. from a perspective which differs from OIDA. photovoltaic cell related were ranked the top 4. they will be unable to enter. and if LEDs cannot enter into residential use by then. Also. Presently.2. but looking at YoY growth rates in 2007. and Gwangju has introduced a large project in its aim to be the Light City.6 billion (PIDA). and project a market size in 2012 of 3. Also. but there is a plan for a solar power system which will be 150 MW when fully operational.1 Global Optical Industry (from OIDA and PIDA)  OIDA (USA) does not do a trends survey in its country. PIDA (Taiwan) also makes five year trends projection concerning the global optoelectronics industry. EPIC.2 Overall Optical Industry Trends 10. PIDA projects the same in 2010.9 billion/ 374 companies in 2009. 10.2 Korea’s LED Market Trends (from KAPID)  KAPID projected that LED sales volume/ number of companies will grow from $8. Focusing on these two sectors. five regions are attracting attention: Nanchang. Its projection for the global optoelectronics industry market size in 2010 is $520 billion. 16 . including results. 10.4. 10. Shenzhen.3 China’s Solid-State Lighting Market Trends (from HKOEA)  As development and production bases for solid-state lighting. OLED will grow to 10% by 2018. This is a characteristic of Taiwan s optoelectronic industry. but one should consider that the spread of the global recession is not reflected in the data of each organization. $300 million will be invested over five years. Each organization is strengthening initiatives. commercialized by various companies for Blu-ray devices. nitride-based semiconductor laser diodes in visible and ultraviolet ranges. high sensitivity and a wide dynamic range. A method for trace biosensing using a metal mesh filter to improve sensing sensitivity and a method using near-field light has been investigated. OptoNews.. have been investigated for the purpose of expanding their wavelength ranges and for new applications. The results will be presented at the optoelectronic technology trends seminar at the InterOpto 09 exhibition scheduled to be held in September 2009. Such a semiconductor-based modulator has an advantage in that it is a compact. integration. and higher than 30 Gbps at 0. which is located between light and radio waves and has physical properties of both waves. 17 1.  In addition. Working Group 1 surveys a technical trend in the basic technology for modules and devices at optical wavelengths from 100 µm to near 200 nm. an optical switch using SOA as a high-speed optical gate switch has been investigated and a report was made on an eight-channel SOA optical gate array̶a high-speed SOA optical gate switch where 8:1 FFC optical couplers and a 1-channel SOA optical gate are integrated on an InP substrate. low-voltage driver compared with LiNbO3 modulators. etc.98 and 1. InPbased integration had mainly been used for modulatorintegrated light sources and wavelength-variable light sources. and the improvement of transmission capacity.85 µm.  Every year. Concerning optical switches. and a two-subcarrier OFDM modulator including eight consecutive chips. This fiscal year. On the other hand. surface emitting laser diodes are commercially available as light sources for short-distance applications at speeds up to 10 Gbps for Ethernet and interconnections. the near-infrared range for optical communications and the visible and ultraviolet range. were presented as applications. modularization. downsized and lower-cost equipment and more simplified measurement methods for practical use. During this fiscal year. etc. This fiscal year.  With regard to the overseas field survey of trends in optoelectronic technology. such as: an integrated RZ-DQPSK modulator including six consecutive phase modulators.3 Visible and ultraviolet ranges  Laser structures employing blue-violet.1 µm. 2. where silica-based PLCs and LiNbO3 are integrated in a hybrid manner. have been performed in order to adapt to the greatly increasing transmission capacity of trunk systems. many device developments for new applications were seen. Optical Devices and Materials (Working Group 1) 2. and to regularly take new movements up as topics to investigate and analyze. chief trends included the expansion of wavelength ranges. access systems and data combs using fixed wavelengths for optical communication systems. Until last year. imaging systems for detecting dangerous materials and locating victims of natural disasters. and higher output power. Each survey subject is briefly described below. Regarding optical receiver technology for access. Faster laser diode operations were achieved this fiscal year.S. which leads to the development of a multilevel InP-based integrated optical device in which multiple modulators are integrated. progress is being made with a multilevel external modulator using LiNbO3 for large capacity transmissions of 40 Gbps/ ch. and the survey was carried out through the participation in Photonics West 2009 and the visit to venture companies dealing in compact displays. detecting dangerous gases. Killer applications using only terahertz waves are expected to be promoted due to the future availability of more sophisticated individual elements. shows high speed response. which are advantageous wavelengths that enhance performance. 2.and waveguidetype 40 Gbps DPSK receivers with improvements in characteristic uniformity. Reports were made concerning multilevel modulation elements.Optoelectronic Technology Trends  The OITDA forms an Optoelectronic Technology Trend Research Committee every fiscal year as part of the optoelectronic technology trends survey project. or even higher than 100 Gbps/ch.A.2 Near-infrared range (Wavelength range for optical communication systems)  The development of faster direct-modulation light sources and external modulators. progress has been shown in the outputpower improvement of nitride-based light emitting diodes at shorter than 360 nm and the shortening of laser diode . Reports were also made on multilevel detectors for surface. Introduction 2. characterized by the technique of using a generator and a detector both operating at room temperature and aligned in combination. Terahertz timedomain spectroscopy equipment. a survey team was dispatched to U. leading to a further increase in performance: for example. At present. higher than 20 Gbps at the current standard wavelength of 0. working groups were organized to address and investigate the eight fields described below (the study on medical technology in the optical industry will be conducted for a limited period). is commercially available. faster processing and lower cost at a fixed wavelength for practical use. available for the present G-PON and G-EPON as well as the nextgeneration 10G-EPON. the project was subsidized by JKA through its Promotion funds from KEIRIN RACE. For the shorter wavelength range.1 Terahertz Band  It is considered that there are various applications for the terahertz band. The latest technology trends in some 17 fields were presented in Technology Trends on the OITDA web news site. etc. The wavelength range consists mainly of the terahertz band. in order to gain a comprehensive understanding of major trends in optoelectronics-related technology domestically and abroad. in addition to the characteristic improvements mentioned above.Conventionally. it was reported that a burst-mode PIN-TIA module. and progress in directionless optical hub nodes. the higher output power of a pure blue light in RGB light sources for displays and the longer wavelengths from yellow-green to green have been examined. longer distance and higher frequency utilization efficiency than conventional optical transmission. For the longer wavelength range. and is expected to reach 1 Tbps in 2009. The electric equalization of deteriorated timevariant waveforms and the error correcting codes (Forward Error Collection [FEC] codes) are also indispensable technologies. such as IP telephones. were applied to nitride-based laser diodes. With regard to optical network control. the domestic shift to FTTH was obvious. a Bandwidth on Demand (BoD) service was introduced to Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI). showing a complete shift to FTTH in broadband networks. mainly based on various Passive Optical Networks (PONs). and an experiment was performed with multi-layer optical grid networks. and an optical packet switch using Semiconductor Optical Amplifier (SOA) modules was reported. Regarding basic crystal growth technologies. In regard to optic LAN. 3. 2. the number of Fiber to the Home (FTTH) subscribers exceeded the number of Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) contracts. In addition. and future trends are worth noting. are expected to be merged together as an important infrastructure. and Low-Density Parity-Check (LDPC) codes are examined as the third-generation FEC codes. where radio waves and light are mixed. complicated optical networks. Furthermore such technologies are expected to curb electricity consumption. for the purpose of replacing mercurial lamps used for sterilization and medical applications. research and development for the control of wavelength paths using Generalized Multi-Protocol Label Switching (GMPLS) is showing promise as a way to offer super large-capacity lines on demand. was realized. and management costs. The transmission . various services. In future optical communication networks. It is expected that further future developments in the technologies described above may lead to the extension of wavelength ranges in visible and ultraviolet ranges. the improved performance of devices and the development of devices with new structures. Concerning optical switches. 1. Internet traffic exceeded 870 Gbps. DFB structures and the external-resonator-type wavelength variable structures. including an optical transmission experiment with much larger capacity. As for the red AlGaInP-based semiconductor laser. pulse-excited deposition. were reported as element technologies. and a surface emitting laser diode with a mirror inclined at 45° in a horizontal cavity. and Radio on Fiber access. broadcasting and mobile phones.000 FTTH contractors in U. and 1.200. Such optical nodes will reduce photoelectric conversion and enable the construction of flexible networks with high utilization efficiency.A. Coherent reception 18 Optical Communication Networks (Working Group 2) 4.wavelength. These technologies may drastically change optical transmission systems. the downsizing and functional enhancement of a wavelength selection switch was reported. In order to realize stable single-longitudinal-mode oscillation. including a multi-color light emitting diode realized by composition and layer-thickness changes using nitride-based selective growth. and achievements include a laser diode using photonic crystals that can be oscillated in single longitudinal and transverse modes by current injection. Light emitting diodes. the appropriate deployment of Mini Reconfigurable Optical Add/Drop Multiplexers (Mini-ROADM [8 or less ports]) and Full-ROADM (24‒48 ports) leads to a reduction of plant and equipment investment. as mentioned above. next-generation optical access systems have been researched and developed. Optical burst/ optical packet switches for effective use of network resources have also been examined for wide-area grid networks. it was reported that research and development of future high-performance trunk optical transmission systems is being pursued. it is very important to ensure optical signal reachability and cooperation with signal quality monitors.000 in Korea. and a white light emitting diode free of fluorescent material. leads to the realization of crystal growth on metal substrates and the inhibition of phase separation. research and development of 100 Gbps transmission technology for next-generation high-speed Ethernet has entered full swing. FTTH is spreading globally at such a pace that there are now more than 2.  In Japan. its wavelength shift from 660 nm for conventional DVDs to 638 nm. showing higher visual sensitivity.000. Many reports addressed technologies for converged network management to reduce the running costs of large-scale. higher-speed. Regarding access networks. Progress with nitride-based surface emitting laser diodes has also been made. In this technology. which enables crystal growth at extremely low temperatures. The use of blue-violet nitride semiconductor laser diodes has been examined as a candidate for application to holographic memories.S. etc. 5.. trends in optical communication network technology were investigated with consideration given to the following seven aspects. 3. demonstrating flexible allocation of wavelength paths and MPLS paths. Larger-capacity. and flexible optical networks that can provide variable bands as needed were also proposed. Concerning trunk optical transmission systems. Based on this background. which are used for optical communication systems. Regarding photonic nodes. Concerning applications. based on digital signal processing is noted as an element technology. the standardization of 40 G/100 G Ethernet has progressed in IEEE. such as Optical access. Various technologies that have been realized in the process of optical memory development and the production technology for optical memories have begun to be used for application development in other fields. In addition. In the post-Blu-ray technology.2 Blue Light Disk Systems  This fiscal year. the development of an optical pick-up using the homodyne detection method has been studied. such as 8 Gbps Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI)-Express Rev 3. Various materials were proposed for use in the 3D bit-by-bit recording.1  aterials for Optical Memory and Information Processing M  While research and development of large-capacity media. 4. various signal processing techniques were proposed. servo technology. such as those for higher-power fiber lasers. has shown progress. As the larger-capacity lower-cost semiconductor memories are being used increasingly and the distribution of contents via networks is expanding. which are intended for skill-less wiring and an increased degree of freedom for wiring and have characteristics equivalent to those of standard single-mode optical fibers. more presentations were made on the Japanese development of the SIL-type near-field optical disk. for which breakthroughs are expected to be made. and the DVD is starting to be replaced. and Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP+). The hologram became the main subject in a number of technological presentations. necessary for the development of optical disks for application in archiving digital information. the present and next-generation optical memory systems and optical information processing were summarized. Regarding multilayer technology. the next standard of the 10-GbE large-capacity Ethernet is actively being developed in IEEE. and may converge with SFP+ for telecommunication in the future. and technology related to reliability was actively presented. the development of two-photon absorption materials has been actively advanced. including the post Blu-ray Disc. ultra wide-band transmission and nonlinear devices. was set this year and a summary was made of the latest trend. adaptive optics (the control of optical wavefronts with spatial light modulation technology). optical memory systems using blue-violet semiconductor lasers have become further widespread. and Microstructured Optical Fiber (MOF). Furthermore. ITU-T. and components related to next-generation large-capacity technologies. 7. standards for reliability evaluation. a heat-assisted magnetic recording related to large-capacity element technologies and signal processing technology.3 Next-Generation Large-Capacity Technology  A survey was conducted on progress made with a SIL-type near-field optical disk.4 Optical Information Processing  Regarding the next-generation of optical information processing. many reports addressed low-bending-loss optical fibers. Meanwhile.  Through a survey of technological trends in this field this fiscal year. are being actively developed. For interconnection. the second-generation is expected to be developed for the purposes of downsizing and lower energy consumption. faster serial interfaces. a summary was made of the current study trends in digital optics (the fusion of light and computers). Regarding a standardization trend. the progress of new technical developments toward IT societies has been shown in optical information processing. modules. as FTTH is being used increasingly. For storage. There are also reports concerning specific fibers. Regarding 40 G/100 GbE. In addition. For high-density technology.5 Gbps) standard. the announcement of a ROM disk with 16 layers and a capacity of 400 GB was noted. a 3D bit-by-bit recording. and a summary was made for representative examples of the development. but remarkable results were not been seen last year. even in IEC. 4. etc..Optoelectronic Technology Trends standard of 40 G/100 G Ethernet using the Optical Transport Network (OTN) is being formulated in the International Telecommunication Union Telecommunication Standardization Sector (ITU-T). but the material for the next-generation technology has not yet been determined. while understanding this field as the fusion of optical science and technology with information science and technology. the development activities for larger capacity optical memories are still being continued. The steady development of hologram materials has been pursued in order to adapt such materials to various systems. especially in material aspects. the Blu-ray Disc has become widespread. the 16 G-FC standard is being formulated. after the 8 G-FC (Fiber Channel of 8. Optical Memory and Information Processing (Working Group 3) . and other organizations. but the material development of this is an issue. the marketability of optical memories themselves becomes increasingly uncertain. a super-resolution disk. and optical fibers and devices in high-power optical communication systems. Concerning optical fibers. flexible optics. 6. a hologram. Nevertheless. and light-information 19 4. Future progress is expected to be made in this area. 4. a survey was made on the current situation of recording materials for a holographic recording and a two-photon recording. which is the minimum size of the 10 Gbps class. The package standards are being converged with XFP (10 Gigabit Small Form Factor Pluggable). 4.  Concerning optical memories in FY 2008. there are active discussions on the performance standard and measurement for optical fibers.0 and 10 Gbps InfiniBand Quad Data Rate (QDR). and continuing on from last year. The development of multilayer and high-density technologies to facilitate the making existing systems with larger capacities has been investigated. and a trial panel with a black of zero brightness. rather than through the use of the phenomenon of electric-field electron-emission. 5. a trend in the latest research and development of FED and MEMS display devices was investigated. and included optical signal (information) processing in optical communication and a super-high-speed two-dimensional optical information retrieval system using a hologram. accelerates this screening. micro-projector. and interference phenomena. and progress in the examples mentioned above was investigated. Regarding disk mastering technology.4 Field Emission Display (FED) and Micro Electro Mechanical System (MEMS)  In recent years. the high-resolution technologies developed for big-screen TVs and highresolution PC monitors have been used for LCDs for mobile telephones.1. The global economic recession. While the problem of view angle in bigscreen TVs has almost been solved. While it was not easy to secure a market that can compete with existing LCDs and PDPs. which originated in U. remarkable topics are the energy saving efforts taken in the buildup toward the accomplishment period of the Kyoto Protocol. Representative examples of optical information processing study were the same as those seen in 2007. 5. resource saving and recycling technologies.1 Electronic Display Devices 5. further improvement in the basic performance of devices and progress in innovative manufacturing technologies are expected more widely in FY 2008. Although the production cost of LCDs for mobile telephones was a major issue. and the use of mastering employing a UV laser or thermal mode for the production technology development of nano-structured optical devices became the topic of discussion.interfaces (light. the optical information processing deduced from the presence of the two-dimensional spatial light modulator became the topic of discussion and was investigated. such as energy saving. low-cost technology. in addition to MEMS and the FED. which is equipped with an electron source in the form of a field emitter array employing the phenomenon of electric-field electron emission.5 New development in optical memory technology  A survey was conducted on disk mastering technology and high-sensitivity light detection technology. There are also further demands for progress in lower-cost technology and environmental performance (resource saving. In response to these demands. while adopting an LED backlight. three-dimensional display. the 20 technology for realizing a semi-transparent display using a simple structure was developed. diffraction. and real screening has begun. high-speed response and environmental performance.A. material and information). 5. Improving the luminescence efficiency of the OLED is being conducted in the two aspects of EL luminous efficiency and energy conversion efficiency. and an announcement of the aim to reduce power consumption to one-third of the current levels.S. and laser display fields. retina scanning display. Displays (Working Group 4) . Such technology was summarized as topics and discussions were held on the direct application of the BioDVD (a biosensor) in an optical detection system making use of the high-sensitivity and the high-speed unique to optical disks. 2007. In addition. audiovisual devices are increasingly used.1.  In this display field. and the thorough clarification of the deterioration mechanism for this purpose is being conducted. technological progress is starting in fields such as the electronic paper. there are demands for high contrast. active research and development has been conducted of MEMS display devices that enable image display through the driving of MEMS optical shutters for optical modulation. contrasts of several tens-of-thousands: 1. there were exhibitions of a super-high-definition 2k 4k panel prototype and of the practical use of the technology for enhancing gradation display performance in lower brightness conditions. 5. Many reports addressed the technologies for improving contrast by controlling the local backlight brightness. there is a need to fundamentally change the design for the guest molecule and the host molecule. which began in 2008.1 Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs)  The two major LCD applications are big-screen TVs and mobile telephones.1. In FY 2008. As the One-Seg. In addition. the use of an electron-beam lithography for patterned-media type hard disk mastering. lower waste).2 Plasma Display Panels (PDPs)  Several companies announced their withdrawals from the PDP market in 2008. This fiscal year. power-saving. 4. or through the driving of MEMS micromirrors for optical reflection. while it is expected that competition between LCDs and PDPs will further intensify. such as the decision to apply the Home Appliance Recycling Law to displays in 2011. while resource savings and price reductions are further worth noting. and measures to enhance environmental performance. 5. in order to transfer the technologies established in the optical memory field to other fields. Especially for the blue light emitting device. and environment-related technologies.3 Organic Electro-Luminescence  One year has passed since the 11-inch Organic LightEmitting Diode (OLED) television was marketed for the first time in the world in December. power saving. This trend reveals the demand for improved image quality. a prototype of a high-speed response LCD using blue phases was announced by SAMSUNG and produced a major impact on the industry.1.. According to the e-Japan plan 2002. Brillouin scattering.8 Inorganic Electro-Luminescence (IEL)  Both powder-type and film-type IEL displays. including tomographic apparatuses for the living body (X-rays CT. a variety of biometry is used for disease inspection. diagnosis has shifted from that using conventional film imaging (analog) to image processing (digital). Raman scattering. and light-wave PMC. polarization imaging). rear side incidence is being examined for practical use by various companies. While a CMOS image sensor with fine pixels of 1 µm was commercialized using inter-pixel transistor sharing technology. Research and development is being carried out on the suppression of 1/f noises and Random Telegraph Signal (RTS) noise in order to gain higher sensitivity of fine pixels. Typically. 6. and is introduced as an important technology to support security and efficiency. in 2007. 2008. pH imaging.5 Electronic paper  In 2008.1 Image Sensors  Based on the reports from related associations (ISSCC. a summary is made of the present situation and problems with imaging sensors. etc. monitoring by optical fiber sensors (water level measurement. PET.7 Digital cinema  Since standard specifications for digital cinema were enacted in the Digital Cinema Initiative (DCI) in July. optical fibers were laid at rivers. The latest situations of standardization and apparatus development were investigated.2 Topics  This fiscal year. a survey was conducted on the latest situation of each method used for micro-projectors (MD method. supersonic wave. IEDM. 5. and also on the suppression of color mixing due to cross-talk between adjacent pixels. which began with the world s first highdefinition broadcast in December.S.). the full-fledged digital screening of Hollywood works has become widespread. biometrics. 6.1.3 Biometrics (Light application to Medical imaging)  Regarding medical institutions. the optical fibers are being used mainly for data exchange between administration offices and data transmission from various sensors. 5. leading to the completed laying of 36. an image input device/apparatus. such as diagnostic imaging and imaging processing systems. water level/speed measurement. Discussions are being held on the future application in various fields of lower power consumption. have properties that other display devices and illumination sources do not possess.1. NMR others). ubiquitous interaction. landslide/falling rock monitor. a wider dynamic range and functional enhancement (3D measurement. but it added the field of entertainment this fiscal year. movement was also seen in the new development of electrochromism using new materials and experiments with an active matrix drive using micro-cup-type electrophoresis or an electronic liquid powder display. Reports were also made on these principles and on examples of system applications. and 3D broadcasting. These matters were taken up as discussion topics. As a solution for these issues. MRI. Picture information media). 6. the total reflection mirror. from an input device to application technologies. the role of image information. picture drunkenness and sight fatigue. for example.  This subcommittee investigated a wide range of trends in the latest human interface technologies. Especially. there was a noticeable trend in the development and application of electronic paper centered on the microcapsule-type electrophoresis method. Regarding rivers. and a relief/security service.A. roads. 5. Human Interface (Working Group 5) .000 km of optical fibers by FY 2007. a limit to how far pixel size can be reduced has become apparent.  Specifically.6 Projection  This fiscal year. 2007. it conducts an in-house survey on technological trends in each of the fields of an image sensor device. as of April. dike slope displacement measurement. and they are also being used in monitoring apparatuses or sensors employing image processing technology to monitor facilities and disasters. and there are now 5000 digital screens in U. holography method) that will soon be marketed. 5. about 180 digital works were released only in U.2 Disaster-prevention-related systems (Optical fiber technology in River control)  An optical fiber technology used for river control was focused on and investigated. though they do not serve the main role in the display and illumination fields. which will soon be commercialized. The fundamental principle of the optical fiber sensors includes Rayleigh scattering. In addition.1. there was remarkable technological progress shown in: a retina scanning display employing MEMS technology.S. a disaster prevention-related system. image safety to prevent photosensitive attack. FBG. 2005. rewritable paper. Concerning treatment. and study examples that indicate future directions are presented. harbors and sewers.) and monitoring by image-processing systems (dry avalanche monitors. diagnosis and treatment. is expanding. research and development of an operation-assistance robot and an operation navigator has 21 6. and on a laser display that is a laseremployed projection-type large-size display. laser scan method.Optoelectronic Technology Trends 5.A. Meanwhile. Research and development of fluorescent materials for IEL accounts for 10‒20% of all EL research and development.1. etc. 6. 6. cooking.  This fiscal year.progressed rapidly. There is also software for display enlargement. 6. The development of robots to assist caregivers has been conducted. three guidelines (a way for writing contents. in relation to light source technology. bathing. For example. and artificial limbs and prostheses for physically disabled people. the development of an ultrashort pulse laser is centered on the femtosecond titanium-sapphire laser. Generating this sense of reality is indispensable for the entertainment technology. there are many applications. which means their pulse widths are longer than that of the titanium-sapphire laser. 7. While their pulse widths are in the picosecond to sub-picosecond range. a robot suit for walking. including auditory and tactile systems. progress has been made in the development of a compact unity-magnification micro-optical system using a microlens array and a wafer-scale camera module to be implemented as an image input module based on a new concept. leading to telemedicine. to use the web. it is known that sufficient processing performance can be obtained for scribing processing of hard-to-machine materials. Various technologies for merging input. which is a barrier preventing the wide use of this laser in industrial applications. 7. communicationassistance robots (for human symbiosis. Meanwhile. even Laser Processing and Optical Measurement (Working Group 6) . as well as Virtual Reality have become commonly heard phrases.  Meanwhile. due to the use of the second harmonics emitted from a 1 µm solid-state laser as an excitation light. Laser cleaving of glass. the technology for assistance with the outputting of web contents was investigated this year. a robot assistant is being developed to meet the various needs of vulnerable people. creating blogs. The movement of the true object is followed using 22 technology such as image recognition.4 Image Input Devices  Image input devices are largely affected by the evolution of digital cameras. which enables treatment even if a doctor is not nearby. eating. CMOS sensors with less power consumption are used for digital cameras in mobile telephones. while Augmented Reality is expanded reality and Augmented Virtuality is very close to virtual reality. etc. For optical systems. A CMOS sensor with 12. including senior citizens and handicapped persons. semiconductor-laser-excited solidstate lasers and fiber lasers have been developed mainly in Europe. in relation to processing technology. leading to a reduction in the number of constituent sheets and less distortion. and cleaning). an aspheric has increasingly been adopted together with a glass-mold lens. a compact camera equipped with a 15-megapixel image sensor was launched.5 Ubiquitous Interaction (Universal Web Design)  The purpose of the universal web design is to make it easy for many people. Autonomy-assistance robots include a driver-less car.). and the systematization of an endoscope camera and surgical instruments has greatly advanced the interface between them. and the output of Augmented Reality is adjusted according to the result. As the sense of reality-generation technology covers a wide range of systems. In an Augmented Reality environment. For universal design. the survey of processing and measurement included Picosecond lasers and Yb ultra-short pulse lasers. in addition to visual systems. output devices) were determined according to the WWW Consortium. various rehabilitation robots. Progress is being made in the development of faceimage processing and smile-measurement technology used for such forms of communication. and activities have progressed based on these guidelines.6 Entertainment Interfaces  The terms Augmented Reality. various forms of daily-living assistance (walking. against the background of nuclear families and the declining birthrate. their powerto-light conversion efficiency is overwhelmingly higher (about 10%). a robot for therapy. For example. which still have issues (sound cutting. for example. Braille-dot displays display characters in an up-and-down motion of multiple pins (a display of 10 characters in the horizontal direction and a display of characters in a rotational manner). Reports were made on the latest information on various medical imaging devices and medical robots used for diagnosis and treatment. in relation to measurement technology. and service robots for use in the health-care industry. While the technology for assistance with the writing of web contents was investigated last year. an extended picture is given as an input of an interposed robot. extended information has to correctly follow the movement of a true object which moves autonomously or is moved by a user. and Applications of the optical frequency comb and Sugarcontent measurement by near-infrared light. 6.25 megapixels has also been developed. hobbies. Software to read the web out in voice form includes a screen reader (reading out contents on a screen and PC operations) and a voice browser (only reading out contents on a screen). The intermediate between the real world and the virtual world is called Mixed Reality. reaching at most 1%.and output-systems have been proposed.7 Home security / reliable service (Robot instrument assisting for improved quality of life and autonomy)  As population aging is advancing. such as senior citizens and physicallydisabled people. reading-out speed. toilet. extent of details read). Regarding the possibility of processing. writing tools. This laser has a low power-to-light conversion efficiency.1 Light Source Technology (1) Pico-second laser  In Japan. CO2 lasers. which is using a disk-type laser medium. and to around 10% as compared with the titanium-sapphire lasers that are used at present for next-generation processing.6 nm by spectrum control using an acoustooptical device. or femtosecond lasers. 7. It is expected that the energy consumed in this case of developing technology can be reduced to as much as about 50% as compared with current CO2 lasers and Nd: YAG lasers.2 Processing Technology (1) Laser cleaving of glass  In recent years. The cracked glass substrate is divided by Test of CW operation using Prototype module Output-power (w) Input-LD power (W) Diameter of fiber Optical system Crystal optimization Figure 1 The laser system and the power performance 23 . such as Trumpf Corporation. In addition. It has high energy efficiency. picosecond laser oscillators for industrial applications have been developed by High Q Laser Production GmbH and Time-Bandwidth Products AG using SESAM technology. Tohoku University and Sumitomo Osaka Cement have collaborated and made progress in research and development of a picosecond laser for microscopic spectroscopy. This is a method to extend a crack by stress that occurs at the time of cooling after local heating on a glass substrate by laser thermal injection. such as high-order harmonics generation and attosecond pulse generation.1 was achieved. in which a Yb: YAG crystal is used as the laser medium. there is a cleaving method using thermal stress. In Europe. Moreover. in which a rod-type laser medium is used. while LUMERA LASER GmbH is producing a lineup of wavelength conversion models. a cleaving method using lasers has been used from the viewpoint of scalloping glass materials. In order to process transparent glass substrates.Optoelectronic Technology Trends using a picosecond pulse. whose wavelength is out of the visible range.2 W and 27% respectively. progress is being made with high-power high-repetition picosecond lasers showing the characteristics of various companies. Optical Parametric Chirped-Pulse Amplification (OPCPA) is gaining attention as a rapidly developing technology that supports high-intensity laser physics. suppressing microcracks and processing wastes (carets). a laser cleaving apparatus is noted for the purpose of upsizing and scalloping glass substrates used in production processes including FPD panels. to a width of up to 1. and so far a maximal energy per pulse of 2 mJ (at 10 kHz) has been obtained. and a 10 W-class output. the extension of spectral width after the amplification was achieved. while Kyushu University and Chiba University have collaborated and made progress in research and development of an organic-waveguide-type picosecond pulse laser. At last. A beam quality of M2 <1. which is using a fiber laser method. In particular. It was confirmed that even such a high energy level did not cause any damage to the elements that constituted the system. On the other hand. the research and development of improved-output-power picosecond lasers at Chiba University and Megaopto Corporation has been actively conducted for the purpose of processing. (2) Yb ultrashort pulse laser  Megaopto Corporation has developed an ultrashort pulse laser.  The laser system and the power performance are shown schematically in figure 1. and future development is expected. are used. which enable non-linear processing. The research and development of microprocessing using picosecond lasers for the purpose of achieving higher efficiency and higher quality has been conducted in Europe. Regarding CO2 lasers. These results indicate that a pulse width of <2 ps can be achieved. previous development has lead to an output under CW operation and a light-light conversion efficiency of 30. For a single prototype amplification module. a picosecond or sub-picosecond order pulse width. regarding picosecond lasers. and Corelase Oy. the development of the picosecond laser started one or two years ago in Japan. Three-Fiber-Based Diffuse .3 Measurement Technologies (1) Application of the optical frequency comb  The concept of the optical comb has been debated since a relatively early period by people including Professor Hänsh of the Max-Planck Institute. in order to realize a nondestructive technique for measuring the sugar content of fruit that uses a semiconductor laser or a light emitting diode as a light source. The realization of an extremely fine laser beam due to the process mentioned above enables a scribing of ultra thin substrates whose thickness is less than 0. From this result. the oscillation of an ultrashort pulse laser with an optical fiber ring resonator achieved by Professor Nakazawa of Tohoku University is an impressive basic technology. in that they are compact. a budget for the technology in the fields mentioned above. the reproducibility and stability of laser oscillation have been greatly improved as a result of merging these technologies. It was reported that as a national strategy. For thinner and larger-area glass substrates.4 µm and the matching range is 3. a broader light comb ranging one octave was realized by using a photonic crystal fiber. such as using conventional diamond scribers. a new physical quantity and a corresponding measurement method that are not susceptible to any disturbance are required. A precise measurement of the optical carrier-envelope frequency was also realized through combination with a non-linear crystal (a light frequency doubler). While various applications. the technological development related to this phase control and its application measurement technologies are being actively conducted at present. the formation of stress distribution suitable for crack development becomes difficult. and has realized cleaving of more than 300 mm/s. enables a crack to be created and extended in a direction perpendicular to the already-cracked part. light-weight. the mixed wavelength is 3. Cyber Laser Inc. an all-optical fiber system used to generate the light comb was realized. the conventional nearinfrared spectroscopy method for the purpose of a nondestructive measurement of sugar contents in fruit requires the acquisition of continuous spectrum data. The light comb is used for length measurement. if semiconductor lasers showing output wavelengths at 635 nm and 780 nm are used while performing the phase lock between them. On the other hand. and the balance of selfconvergence owing to the optical Kerr effect (Self-trapped filamentation). The influence of disturbance such as sunlight can be easily prevented by a lock-in amplification technique employing intensity modulation and using a light emitting diode as a light source. is currently developing a femtosecond laser source with high average output power and its processing technology. should be provided in order for Japan to be the first country in the world to develop such technology. They are also considered very advantageous when used as a light source for nondestructive measurements. For the measurement of an end standard. Various other investigations have been made on such technology as that for scribing a crack on a glass substrate and then developing the crack in the depth direction of the substrate with another laser. and inexpensive. (2) Sugar content measurement by near-infrared light  So far.  In addition.mechanical stress application or a thermal process in the post-process. One of the technologies used for realizing this concept is that of femtosecond mode-lock laser technology. or a method for splitting a glass substrate after diamond scribing in order to increase cutting speed. The femtosecond mode-lock laser had been developed through extensive use of a pigment solution as a medium. a semiconductor laser or a light emitting diode has superior characteristics. 7. in addition to basic technology for a unit system in the Metre Convention.2 mm. where a focused femtosecond laser beam is propagated in a glass substrate in an optical axis direction in a focused state due to plasma divergence and diffraction.. 24 A broad spectrum (an optical comb) was realized after marketing laser products with a pulse width of 6 fs. a multiphoton absorption process is used. measurement devices using near-infrared spectroscopy have been commercialized. whose processing performance is higher than that of machining. etc. which is called an Optical comb. and sophisticated apparatus including a halogen lamp and a spectrometer is necessary. A study on the processing mechanism of laser cleaving using the thermal stress has been pursued. In addition. Due to this fact. and use low-voltage drivers. At present. Fine frequency components of the modelock femtosecond laser are regularly lined up on a frequency axis. and whose processing speed has become equivalent to that of machining. Furthermore. which leads to a cross scribing that. a picometer measurement by the interferometer using the optical comb and a frequencyvariable semiconductor laser was reported. and there are mainly two methods that are showing progress at present. One is a conventional optical-modulation-type distance measurement method (a range finder). have been pursued by phase control of the components described above. Another is a method to lock a phase of the semiconductor laser to that of the optical comb by using the optical wave interference method. As a glass substrate becomes thinner. based on an observation of distance and depth in the heating and cooling areas and the crack shape in the cutting section. As Tisapphire (a crystal) and the second harmonics (532 nm) of a semiconductor-laser-excitation-type YAG laser as an excitation light source have become available. it is considered that the laser cleaving technology. and are used at the fruit sorting centers of each producing area.85 µm. will be used more widely in production sites in the future.4 µm/4 ＝0. much research and development has been conducted on a nondestructive technique for measuring the sugar contents of various fruits and vegetables. including precise measurement of the optical frequency. However. In order to perform laser cleaving with a femtosecond laser. However. It appears that the production of film-type solar cells will enter full-swing this year. Ltd. It is expected that the production performance of CIGS solar cells will increase rapidly in the future and exceed one gigawatt a year in a few years time. new ideas and concepts. Weighing about 190 g. in Taiwan. many reports addressed contents that had already been reported several years ago in Japan. On the other hand. Ltd). for the companies. there have been impressive entries into the solar cell industry from the electronic devices industry. there was a dramatic decrease in announcements from the Japanese companies that had been academic leaders when it came to cell efficiency (Kaneka Corporation.3 Compound Thin Film Photovoltaic Cells  This fiscal year has been greeted worldwide as a turning point and labeled as the first year of CIGS commercialization. namely the 23rd EUPVSEC (Valencia) and the 33rd IEEEPVSC (San Diego) were held in fiscal 2008. so clearly 25 8. an active evaluation is being made of techniques intended to be used for mass production.  Regarding cell structure. which is the world leader in film silicon technology. At present. before the Lehman shock occurred. However both meetings were held by the beginning of September. Therefore. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. On the other hand.2 Silicon Thin Film Type Photovoltaic Cells  Continuing from fiscal 2007. though only at the research and development stage. Sanyo Electric Co. Inc. but in the long-term raw silicon will surely be required for crystalline silicon solar cells in consideration of the supply and cost aspects. Ltd. and Fuji Electric Holdings Co. 8. including Mono2. it is the lightest nondestructive sugardegree meter in the world. Regarding academic aspects. Furthermore. such as the setup of a solar cell manufacturing company by INTEL Corporation and the shifting of production from thinfilm solar cells to crystal silicon solar cells by LG Electronics Inc. of Korea. so there is still room for development considering the 20% efficiency of small-area cells. Ltd. TFDRS has an advantage in that it is not affected by the change of optical path length when the component analysis is made in a scattering body that produces strong light scattering. a solution for the issue is coming into view. In addition. high-efficiency solar cells with an emitter-wrap-through structure or a back contact type structure have been actively developed. it is thought that TFDRS enables measurement that is not influenced by these factors. including fruit that has so far been the object of near-infrared spectroscopy. a module efficiency of 21% is now in range. which were developed from the viewpoint of lowering cost. the price of silicon fell. the main topic was the shortage and skyrocketing prices of silicon. Progress is being made in the research and development of such technology employing near-infrared light to make it a more familiar technology. the conversion efficiency is still far from the theoretical efficiency. In addition to Q-Cells SE in Germany. Regarding small-area cells. Especially in the case of the composition analysis for living biotissues. is particularly significant. Due to these factors. and slice technology using hydrogen ion injection has been investigated for use in mass production.  Concerning the supply of silicon feedstock. it is thought that a factor for this trend is due to the shrinking budget of the national project for the research and development of thinfilm silicon solar cells. Many reports concerning thinner solar cells were announced. It is expected that the technology and market may be divided into relatively expensive high-efficiency cells and cheap low-conversion-efficiency cells in the future. grain boundaries and heavy metals need to be understood sufficiently. Sharp Corporation. and the electrodes for both structures are located on the rear side. a portable sugar-degree meter.. large international meetings. such as the metallurgy method or the zinc reduction method. 8. and Motech Industries. 8. from low-quality raw materials. a single-crystal growth process that employs the cast method and was announced by BP Solar International Inc.Optoelectronic Technology Trends Reflectance Spectroscopy (TFDRS) was developed as one of the measurement methods to realize this technique at Industrial Technology Center of Nagasaki. the production of crystal silicon solar cells has increased steadily. which was the biggest obstacle to the mass production of crystal silicon solar cells. to use in a living body medical test. used in fields from food quality control to human health care. The main reason for this trend is that. in China.. the movement toward thinner and more efficient silicon solar cells will continue. Regarding the handling of polycrystalline substrates prepared Photovoltaic Energy (Working Group 7) .1 Crystalline Type Silicon Photovoltaic Cells  Continuing from the last fiscal year. there were new movements in crystal growth technology. is planned to be commercialized. SunPower Corporation has achieved a high-conversion efficiency of 23%. error factors that disturb the measurement are light scattering by the biotissue and a change of the optical path length provoked by the expansion and shrinkage of a blood vessel due to blood flow. but they were poor in terms of performance enhancement. In particular. The conversion efficiency of current large-area modules is around 12‒13%. there is much importance on production technology and manufacturing technology for the purpose of increasing the production of thin-film silicon. It is considered that TFDRS has a wide application range: from a quality measurement of food. the growth of Asian manufacturers.  In the last fiscal year.. apparently due to oversupply. This year. the effects of crystal defects. and are being investigated as the subjects of fundamental research. such as Suntech Power Holdings Co. However. in which a light emitting diode is used as a light source. and discussed different sizes of substrates. reports concerning third-generation solar cells have been increasing significantly. dentin sensitivity and temporomandibular disorder. and dermatology. However. a field for which there is a vast market.) and devising irradiation methods (use of absorbent pigments). the survey subjects include photodynamic diagnosis. which has taken advantage of lasers for a long time. the subjects of the survey to grasp the current situation of laser medical care in each area of medicine. from surgical applications. which is being performed with highly advanced medical technology. which directly results in a decrease in cost. by adjusting irradiation conditions (power density. The main manufacturers overseas are thought to produce ten to several dozen megawatts a year. whose efficiency is rapidly increasing at a speed of about 1‒2 percentage points a year.1 Aim of survey of the working group on Medical technology in the Optical industry  Working group 8 on the Medical Optical-Industry Technology. there was an almost complete shift from lattice-matched systems to lattice-mismatched systems. while the modification of generation layers and electrode interface layers continues to be noted. there were reports on an efficiency close to 12% for cells that were not evaluated at public organizations and on a submodule efficiency that exceeds 8% (measured at AIST). Some companies appear to be following First Solar. the lattice-matched system is the predominant system. ectopic Medical technology in the optical industry (Working Group 8) . there were also announcements regarding durable cells and modules.the full potential of CIGS solar cells has not been reached. aiming at surveying the trends in applications of optical technology to the medical industry and specifying the problems inherent to medical applications. but there was also a very wide variety of other examples of studies concerning subjects from manufacturing examples of simple nanostructures to the characteristics of solar cells. 8. While in terms of new laser medical care technology. Many reports addressed improved characteristics of solar cells using new types of buffer layers (carrier transport layers). is important. PV JAPAN and CEATEC because there are fewer limitations in the process compared with conventional solar cells that employ semi-conductors.A. and future trends will be worth noting.3 Current situation of laser therapy in dermatology  Laser therapy in dermatology has been adapted for health insurance and is performed with a dye laser for the treatment of simple angiomas.   8. study has progressed in areas such as modularization technology and durability evaluation. pulpectomy and infected root canal treatment.  This fiscal year. 9. 8. where soft and hard tissues coexist. In particular there 26 were many reports about applications of nanotechnologybased solar cells.5 Organic Thin Film Photovoltaic Cells  Continuing from the last fiscal year. which are not recognized in Japan. at a lower cost. Finally. The companies announced that they are aiming to achieve a production performance of several hundred megawatts a year and an efficiency (for mass-produced products) of around 43% within the next several years. a single laser can now be used to treat many different problems.2 Recent laser therapy in dentistry  There is a wide variety of laser applications in the oral cavity region. to tooth cutting and cavity prevention. as well as pain relief and the cure or improvement of stomatitis. strawberry-shaped angiomas and teleangiectasia. (U.S. etc. 9. and dental pulp treatments. Research organizations are increasingly showing large-scale prototypes of dyesensitized solar cells at exhibitions such as PV EXPO. while further improvements are being made with sealing technology and modularization technology. and a tissue-transmission type laser such as the Nd: YAG laser and the semiconductor laser.4 Dye-Sensitized Type Photovoltaic Cells  Regarding dye-sensitized solar cells. While there have been no updates regarding conversion efficiency for dye-sensitized solar cells since the efficiency level of 10 to 11% was reported more than two years ago. started investigation activities from this fiscal year (2008). and with a Q-switch ruby laser or a Q-switch alexandrite laser for the treatment of Ota s nevus. In addition.) plans to produce close to 1 GW of CdTe solar cells.6 Super high-efficiency solar cells  Regarding trends in research and development of super high-efficiency solar cells. etc. Originally. which has recently achieved such results as a minimally invasive therapeutic approach against cancer. while making maximal use of wavelength characteristics. 9. and laser angioplasty.  Lasers commonly used in dentistry include a tissuesurface-absorption type laser such as the CO2 laser and the Er: YAG laser. a synthesis of new materials designed for organic thin-film solar cells and the application thereof has been actively developed. 9. include dentistry. including the incision and coagulation of soft tissue. As for mass-produced products. First Solar Inc. Efficiency is steadily improving. aiming at practical use. and an update regarding the maximum efficiency (self-measurement) was reported. including periodontal treatment. a summary was made on problems in the laser medical industry. in terms of laser treatment apparatus. more than one laser was needed for cases of treatment in narrow oral cavities.7 Third-generation solar cells  In recent years. 8. The improvement of conversion efficiency. Microvision. Laser beams at wavelengths of 694.  In order to overcome such a situation. and is absorbed well by the oxidized hemoglobin of a red blood cell. including cancer. through the combination of a drug (a tumor affinity photosensitive material) and an excitation light (mainly. is underway. The survey was carried out in order to investigate the current situation surrounding technological development and future actions through attending lectures and exhibitions at Photonics West 2009.3 nm and a pulse width of 28 ns. lasers and applications. All therapy is performed based on the theory of selective photothermolysis. but has very strong effects that lead to frequent complications. every year. integrated optoelectronic devices. researchers of basic technology for diagnosis and therapy. a laser beam). The BIOS Exhibition and Photonics West Exhibition were also held. while it is often said that companies want to apply their laser sources developed for optical communications to biomedical fields. In conjunction with this. and a shorter pulse width. while the Q-switch alexandrite laser has a wavelength of 755 nm and a pulse width of 50 ns.3 nm and 755 nm are absorbed well by melanin.  As part of the Optoelectronic Technology Trend Research Committee activities. in various hospital departments. the treatment of early lung cancer with PDT demonstrated not only the function of preserving the treatment area. but regulations are causing various obstacles. micro. in which 165 companies and about 1100 companies exhibited. was designated as the survey area. The areas were: BIOS. 9. which leads to the treatment of angiomas. biomedical optics. the best optical 27 technology is not applied in a timely manner to the field of medicine. In recent years. and coagulation.  This fiscal year. it is necessary for light source developers. but also a therapeutic outcome that is equivalent to that of surgery. and a visit to a venture company. the creation of a new market for which is expected in the future. There seem to be only a very few technological problems. such as artery dissociation and perforation. expensive apparatuses. which is an original aim. Recently improved laser technologies. is developing small displays and image engines. should prominently contribute to the development of medical care technology. in many cases additional treatment is required because sufficient vasodilation can not be achieved with laser power alone.6 Problems in the laser medical industry  Lasers have been used in medical care for a long time.  The Q-switch ruby laser has a wavelength of 694.. This therapy is characterized in that there are extremely few side effects because the treatment area can be limited by drugs that accumulate in tumors and excitation lights that enable local irradiation. and in that the treatment is available regardless of the type of cancer. communities.  As an example. the committee conducts an overseas field survey on optoelectronic technology development and trends. an increase in irradiation energy.A. A current challenge is to perform surgical removal while reducing complications. sponsored by the SPIE (The International Society for Optical Engineering). in particular. Overseas Field Survey . medical apparatus developers and doctors as apparatus users to work together through translators. respectively. there are but a few cases of new light sources being used for new diagnosis and therapy technology or apparatus. 9. where apparatus manufacturers do not conduct clinical trials for new inexpensive apparatuses. LASE. Inc. A laser beam at 585 nm reaches the interior of an expanded blood vessel without being absorbed by normal cells. 9.5 Laser angioplasty  Laser angioplasty is a therapeutic approach that enables essential vasodilation and the removal of materials causing angiostenosis. Inc.  A dye laser has a wavelength of 585 nm and a pulse width of 450 µsec. it was noted that a shift from other fields. It is hoped that Japan will become the leader of this field also in the future. such as compact lasers. Also.Optoelectronic Technology Trends Mongolian spots etc. and are used to treat diseases caused by melanin. One reason is the conservative situation at present. in the field of medical care.275 lectures in total. The company has 10.  As for the overall impression gained. However. for example from LASE and MOEMS-MEMS to medical fields. U. Japan is relatively behind when it comes to optical applications to medical fields that are dealt with in BIOS. such as coagulation in ophthalmology. but continue to deal with old. which deals in compact display screens. in that the function and shape of the treatment area remains intact without suffering from damage. There were 3.4 Photodynamic therapy  PhotoDynamic Therapy (PDT) is a new therapy that enables selective treatment of lesions. more action could be seen in the BIOS area than the other areas. It may be said that the treatment is a therapeutic method suitable for an aging society because it causes less strain on the body during operation as compared with surgery and no suffering from side effects.  Microvision.and nanofabrication. and OPTO.  The technical lectures in Photonics West 2009 were divided into four areas. and its main business is to develop them for the consumer market and automotive market. a wavelength range expansion under laser oscillation. This approach is particularly effective for high-level strictures and obstructive lesions. etc. MOEMS-MEMS. as they are every year. etc. incision and transpiration (Laser scalpel) in surgery. though these procedures conflict. such as postoperative pain.S. The laser energy is converted into thermal energy. and is diffused from the red blood cell into a blood vessel wall and destroys the blood vessel wall. Moreover. and about 50 supporting members. Mr. thin-film solar cells and dye-sensitized solar cells. Kusuyata Shimamoto (Shimamoto International Patent Office. in which he presented various situations and policies concerning patents.  We would like to express our sincere gratitude to each of the facilities visited and to all those who assisted in the survey. Oshima. Assistant Department Manager) Member. Secretariat: Hiroyuki Yamaguchi. the mutual use of electronic data concerning priority documents. This fiscal year. this engine can be mounted onto mobile devices. including Dr. 12. Kashiwazaki. conference dates and field of technology are shown in the following Table 1 . Kashiwazaki. which enables rich-color display. superresolution recording. Director) 28 (2) Members of the survey team (titles omitted) Leader: Yoshiaki Nakano (Chairperson. the Evaluation Administrator. A detailed analysis was carried out on patent trends in each of the technological fields of optical metro networks. Explanations were provided. on reducing the application costs and processing of the rapidly increasing foreign applications through such means as the standardization of the application format. This fiscal year. Ltd. The report title. Hishikawa. Summary of Current Trends  Prof. were given by the following three members of the Optoelectronic Technology Trend Survey Committee. Such participants included: 10 members of the Patent Evaluation First section of Optical Devices. high-resolution and a large display in a super-compact video projector. display screens and solar energy. and is planned to be added to the industrial fields and investigated in a fixed-point manner after the next fiscal year. and in glasses and helmet-mounted displays. Flash Report on International Conferences  The Flash Reports on International Conferences constitute an information service that distributes the latest trends in optoelectronic research and development presented at major international conferences. 7th subcommittee  Meanwhile. (Movement) Display-related Lecture and exhibition attendance Same as above Major object of survey 12. presented a lecture titled Situation of Examination of Optical Devices and Patent Policy. the Chairperson. Nakano. The participants had enthusiastic discussions and exchanged opinions on the contents of the lectures. the working group system was continued and investigation and analysis were carried out. 2008): Trap of Patent Disputes  Mr. The reports include the subjective opinions of the author. Ito. In addition. under the leadership of Prof. optical memories. Wataru Yamagishi (Optoelectronic technology trend survey Committee secretariat) 11. organic EL. Optoelectronic Technology Trend Research Committee) Yasuhisa Odani (Chief Executive Director. Patent Trend Survey Committee 12. Development Division. Nakano. Fixed-point observation was carried out on patent application trends in each of the industrial fields of optical communication networks. the Evaluation Administrator of the Patent Office. it seems that this engine can be developed for use in integration form in in-car heads-up navigation displays. 5th subcommittee Photovoltaic Power Generation  Dr. and are sent via e-mail within one or two weeks of conferences. PDAs and digital cameras. near-field light recording. lectures related to the theme of Current Trends in Optoelectronic Technology. due to its extreme compactness and low power consumption. Optoelectronic Industry and Technology Development Association) Member: Kazuyuki Saigusa (Association of Optoelectronic Industry and Technology Development Association.2 Informal Meeting with the Japan Patent Office (December 2. illumination was newly added as an analysis object. the Chairperson. (1) Dates and destinations of the visit Date 1/25 (Sun) 1/26 (Mon) 1/27 (Tue) 1/28 (Wed) 1/29 (Thur) 1/30 (Fri) ‒31 (Sat) Region (Leg) (Tokyo and Kansai →San Jose) San Jose Same as above San Jose →Seattle Seattle →Redmond (Seattle→Tokyo) Destination (Movement) Photonics West 2009 Same as above (Movement) Microvision. 12 members of the Patent Trend Survey Committee. 12.3 Patent Seminars  The lectures held this fiscal year are listed below:  The 1st (June 30. committee member. 38 flash reports were distributed. In addition.developed a display engine with a two-dimensional MEMS scanner.1 Survey of Patent Trends Related to Optoelectronic Technology  This fiscal year. such as mobile telephones. 2008)  A total of about 70 people participated in the meeting. committee member. including Mr. in particular. Chairperson Input and Output Devices (Applications in the Health and Medical Fields)  Mr. called PicoPTM. and the exclusion of multiple evaluations such as those of patent examination highways. Field 5: Human interface. Field 8: Medical technology Technology Field 1 4 4 6 5 4 6 2 6 7 7 7 3 7 2 1 1 7 1 2 1 1 6 8 6 4 3 4 4 4 4 3 7 7 7 7 6 8 29 . Field 7: Photovoltaic energy. Field 3: Optical storage/information processing.Optoelectronic Technology Trends Table1 List of Flash Reports on International Conferences in FY 2008 No. Flash Report Title Exhibition Period 2008/4/27-5/2 2008/5/18-23 2008/5/18-23 2008/6/16-20 2008/6/29-7/2 2008/6/29-7/4 2008/6/9-11 2008/7/7-10 2008/6/9-11 2008/6/12-14 2008/8/3-6 2008/9/1-5 2008/9/7-9 2008/9/1-5 2008/9/21-25 2008/9/14-18 2008/9/25-27 2008/9/1-5 2008/9/21-25 2008/9/21-25 2008/9/17-19 2008/10/6-10 2008/10/6-8 2008/9/28-10/2 2008/10/20-23 2008/10/14-17 2008/11/16-20 2008/12/3-5 2008/12/3-5 2008/12/3-5 2008/12/3-5 2008/12/15-17 2009/1/19-23 2009/1/19-23 2009/1/19-23 2009/1/19-23 2009/1/24-29 2009/1/24-29 Field 2: Optical communication network. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 ISSLED2008 Short Report SID20088 Short Report [3D] SID20088 Short Report [PDP] LPM2008 Short Report WMSCI2008 Short Report ILCC2008 Short Report ODF 08 Short Report OECC/ACOFT2008 Short Report ODF 08 Short Report Intersolar 2008 Short Report NREL Worｋshop Short Report EU-PVSEC Short Report EPCOS2008 Short Report 23rd EU-PVSEC Short Report ECOC2008 Report [Optical Network] 2008 ISLC Short Report MOC 08 Report 23rd EU-PVSEC Short Report ECOC2008 Short Report [Materials. Field 6: Processing/measuring. Devices] ECOC2008 Short Report [Trunk System] GFP2008 Short Report IWN2008 Short Report AHPSL2008 Short Report FACSS 2008 Report ICALEO2008 Report IMID2008 Short Report IP2008 Short Report IDW 08 Short Report [OLED] IDW 08 Short Report [PDP] IDW 08 Short Report [LCD] IDW 08 Short Report [3D] APDSC Short Report PVSEC18 Short Report [Silicon Thin Film Cell] PVSEC18 Short Report [Others] PVSEC18 Short Report [CIGS Thin Film Cell] PVSEC18 Short Report [Overview] Photonics West 2009 Short Report [Processing. Measuring] Photonics West 2009Report [Medical] Field 1: Optical materials and devices. Field 4: Display. 3% in FY 2008.S. Yoshinari Kishimoto. numbering about 90 people in total.S. The growth rate of the optical industrial market was ‒1.A. The 2nd (October 17. Chief Exective Director of the OITDA. Tokyo) on March 5. was held in Gakushi-Kaikan (Chiyoda-ku. While the Patent Trend Survey Committee reported the results of this fiscal year s optical technology patent trend survey. 2008): Effective Utilization of Your Company s Technology and how to Advance Strategic Cooperation  Mr. and Current U. by Mr. 30 . Hisao Takahashi (Mitsubishi Research Institute) 12. representative partner of Sughrue Mion Foreign law Business Lawyers Office. Kenichiro Senoh. 2009. said. two special lectures were presented: Innovation Initiative Trinity Management Determines the Life and Death of the Business by Dr. It is time to think about the future. At the beginning of the forum. Mr. consisting of reports on the results of this fiscal year s patent trend survey and special lectures. Odani. contract professor of Tokyo University (Intellectual Assets management). Patent trends. How to make use of patents is important. Attendants were supporting members and the general public. Patent Litigation Defense of Japanese Enterprises in U.4 Patent Forum  The OITDA Patent Forum. 1. storage and lighting. There are now expectations for resolving power and environmental problems by establishing system design. which just offsets the triple growth. For higher capacity. due to the recent prominence of global warming issues. systems. especially from the aspect of applications. The Breakthrough Technology Committee works to focus on cutting edge technologies with specific future potential. due to the recent prominence of global warming issues.1 Networks  We looked at optical networks. progress in energy conservation technologies can reduce power consumption by 1/3.4 Lighting  Regarding energy conservation technologies for lighting until 2025. and used figures to calculate the entire network's energy conservation. compared to 2005. which utilize the characteristics of optical disks. which aims to resolve conventional bottlenecks of optics and electronics by fusing optics and electronics on a silicon substrate. thus it should use these to contribute to the environment. surveyed trends of technologies which contribute to energy conservation. The committee surveyed and discussed its trends. but it is a system which must be kept in mind when considering Green IT. then developed a roadmap. With improvements in practical luminous efficiency of white LEDs and organic LEDs. but it was found that optical network technologies could make large contributions to energy conservation. and created a technology roadmap to 2025. Introduction lowers power consumption. 2. Each field is summarized below.  This fiscal year. particularly from the perspective of the relationship of agricultural technology with optoelectronic technology and the optoelectronic industry. Actually.Technological Strategy Development  OITDA undertakes activities in its Optoelectronic Technology Roadmap Development Committee with the aim of ascertaining future development of the optoelectronic industry. activities of the Breakthrough Technology Committee raised the following two themes. from the viewpoint of Green IT. then developed a roadmap and estimated energy conservation results. especially in the core/ metro field and access field. 2. However. novel light sources and their shared technologies. and power consumed for storage is becoming a serious problem. and developed a technology roadmap (to 2025). and Japan is the center of optical disk technologies. We made a model based on power consumption figures for each network element hypothesized in the core/metro field. plasma display and organic LEDs and their shared technologies. 2.  Also. a concern is that overall TV power consumption at current technologies will grow to about triple today's level by 2025. and forecast energy conservation effects due to improvement in each method's practical luminous efficiency and changes in penetration rates. This is strongly influenced by routers with large power consumption. skilled use methods. which is technology utilizing artificial light in agriculture. the Optoelectronic Technology Roadmap Development Committee surveyed technology trends concerning the four fields of networks. we surveyed and investigated LCDs. and technology which raises transmission capacity are important in order to raise energy use efficiency. storage and lighting with the theme of optoelectronic technologies which contribute to energy conservation. The forecast for point light sources is a shift from incandescent bulbs → (bulb type) fluorescent → white LED. and developed a technology roadmap to the year 2025. academia and government. the power consumption of all illumination equipment is forecast to fall by half in 2025.  This fiscal year. mainly a shift from fluorescent → organic LEDs. and variable bit rates are effective. and investigates promotion of R&D through discussions between industry. display. displays. Along with larger display size. 2. The committee surveyed and discussed its future potential focused on needs and expectations. for surface light sources. Optical memory is expected to have the potential to solve the problem. one cannot say that optical disk library systems are widely known in the world.2 Displays  Regarding display energy conservation technologies to 2025. along with SSD. mainly for large stationary TVs. next – generation energy conservation device development.  Also. access networks comprise a large share of all power due to the large number of subscribers. etc. we see that traffic control in P2P communication and traffic control by time shifting are effective. Technology which Optoelectronic Technology Roadmap Contributing to Energy Conservation . The first is agri – photonics. we see that stand – by power control. Currently. We also divided lighting equipment into point light sources and surface light sources. the Optoelectronic Technology Roadmap Development Committee established subcommittees concerning the four fields of networks. and seeking a direction for optoelectronic technology R&D. we surveyed and investigated white LEDs. investigated energy conservation measures using optoelectronics.3 Storage  Global digital data volume is growing explosively. organic LEDs.  This project was subsidized by the JKA through its Promotion funds from KEIRIN RACE. This cut in power consumption will be about 6. For lower consumption.3% of Japan's 31 2. This clarified that developing these technologies will bring large progress in energy conservation. there are now moves to achieve business use optical disks. The second is silicon photonics. and overall TV power consumption is forecast to be maintained at current levels. etc. quite a large figure. and is considered a theme which will attract increasing attention. Agri – photonics is closely connected with the recently prominent issues of food.. and broad discussion by industry/ academia/ government on the current state and future of this field. last fiscal year's Silicon Photonics Breakthrough Technology Committee was reorganized from the standpoint of industry/ academic/ government cooperation. ECOC'08 (European 4. On that date. a conference was held on July 11. it was reported that a plant's growth process of germination.  In Challenge of Plant Cultivation by LED Illumination through Practice of Starting an Enterprise – Application of Optical Technology in the Agriculture Sector –: Mayuko Iwai (The Graduate School for the Creation of New Photonics Industries / Photo – Agri). the following activities were 32 3. etc. and optical cabling. particularly from the perspective of the relationship of agricultural technology with optoelectronic technology and the optoelectronic industry. potato. this presented an outline of a facility and its capabilities. stem elongation. etc.   Agri – photonics is technology utilizing artificial light in agriculture. comprised of 11 members and 3 observers from research institutes of companies.. energy problems. As one solution for this issue. on the issue of Agri – Photonics – New Agriculture Pioneered by Light II –. did experiments on its own farm.  In Imaging System for Plant Phenotype Analysis: Takanari Tanabata (National Institute of Agrobiological Sciences). Agri – photonics Breakthrough Technology explained: Photo Agri Co.5% of Japan's total emissions in the Kyoto Protocol base year 1990.total power consumption in 2005. 2008 at the Tokyo Kikai Shinko Kaikan 2nd floor basement hall. to meet farmer needs. Ltd. The committee was launched on October 1. and it prototyped light sources for growth. it is considered important to solidly achieve at least the progress reported here in energy conservation technologies. with about 100 participants. with the aim of introducing cutting edge research results in research institutes such as universities and independent administrative institutions. it was reported that using the new method of statistical interferometry enables observation of plant growth speed in the extremely short time of a few seconds at sub – nanometer precision. and image analysis software which analyzes form and quality from images recorded by imaging equipment. and it is also attracting attention for the possibility of contributing to cost reduction and energy conservation in optical disks. waveguides. As part of this activity. flowering. Last fiscal year. one can control the plant's growth process. are controlled by control signals from photoreceptors such as phytochrome and cryptochrome. with the goal of a survey from the perspective of needs as one part of the technology strategy formation project. comprised of imaging equipment which records images of individual rice seedling growth. This fiscal year.  In Closed Type Gene Recombination Plant Factory: Takeshi Matsumura (National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology). there were reports on North American universities and companies such as MIT. environmental problems. It was popular. It was held the first time on October 28. IBM. rice. one of a plant's main photoreceptors. showed how the photoreceptor function of rice was explained through analysis of the genes and mutant of phytochrome.  In Growth Adjustment of Horticultural Plant by Light Environment Control – Explanation and Application of Physiological Response Mechanism of Plants to Light – : Naoya Fukuda (University of Tsukuba). universities. photoreceptors. pest control. environment. Below is a summary of each lecture. energy. Silicon Photonics Breakthrough Technology . etc.  This fiscal year's committee met a total five times.  In Extremely Short Time Plant Growth Monitoring by Statistical Interferometry – Targeting New Environmental Sensing – : Hirofumi Kadono (Center for Environmental Science in Saitama). for a completely closed type gene recombination plant factory developed as a facility for demonstrating medical product material production by gene recombination plants. Luxtera and Lightwire.  In Analysis of Light Response of Rice. and independent administrative institutions. supplemental lighting. Using Mutants: Makoto Takano (National Institute of Agrobiological Sciences). Finding efficiently and environmentally friendly ways to stably produce plants including grains without regional disparities is one of the technology issues that humans must solve. Intel. and after explanation of the purpose for which it was established. the Agri – Photonics Breakthrough Technology Committee surveyed and discussed its technology trends and future outlook. which is the main substance of a photochemical oxidant. six leaders in this field provided lectures. this is about 2. Converting this into CO2 emissions. GFP'08 (Group IV Photonics). global technology trends from ISLC'08 (International Semiconductor Conference). processing. In contrast this fiscal year. transformers. etc. and slowing and fluctuations in plant growth speed due to ozone. was established. was confirmed. etc. there was a presentation about development of an imaging system utilizing digital image processing technology. and active debate took place after each lecture. etc.  There are expectations for Silicon photonics as a breakthrough in LSI wiring bottlenecks. From the perspectives of global warming problems. internode elongation. employment. a trends survey was done focusing on potential elemental technologies: light sources. and results of experiments in cultivating strawberry.. thus by using LED to illuminate with wavelengths which match the absorption wavelengths of these photoreceptors. there are expectations for the great impacts it will bring.  Then. OITDA held a forum with the title Second Silicon Photonics Technology Forum – Expectations for Silicon Photonics – . Masahiro Aoki (Hitachi) became Chairman. adoption of circuit exchange type optical path networks which utilize optical switches can achieve three to four orders of magnitude reductions in power consumption. and exit scenarios were discussed from the perspective of needs for silicon photonics: telecom. Michael Lebby. even more applications such as inter – vehicle and road – vehicle communication networks are being prepared. and that there are strong needs for the appearance of low cost/highly reliable optical devices and systems utilizing silicon photonics technologies. He introduced the latest trends in the USA and Europe. Manabu Kagami (Toyota Central R&D Labs) gave a talk on Expectations from the Standpoint of Automotive Components.  Next. automotive components. Akira Matsuzawa (Tokyo Institute of Technology) gave a talk on Silicon Photonics as a Breakthrough for Wiring Bottlenecks. providing a place for technology debate to create images of new products utilizing silicon photonics. Ken Kanoh (NEC) gave a talk on Expectations from High End User Applications. Belgium). stating that it was significant to be able to hear talks from people outside the optoelectronic sector. and there were three talks. Finally. noise resistant environments and lighter weight. NHK is doing experiments on uncompressed wavelength multiplex signal transmission and compressed optical IP transmission using optical fiber in programming creation and network type programming creation and transmission of SHV (Super Hi – Vision). He described the desire to solidly position this theme in Japan's technology strategy.  In the second half of the afternoon. Japan's foundry strategy was debated. in line with the purpose of the committee's establishment. compared with the current IP packet basis.Technological Strategy Development Conference on Optical Communication). He stated that beyond silicon photonics as a breakthrough itself. more than at the first forum. Silicon photonics technology not only enhances optical device performance. the large quantity of node connections determine system performance. Also. etc. It was held the second and third times on December 15 and 22. and distributed to related institutions. networks. First. thus its stronger promotion is desired. servers.  The above survey results were summarized in the FY2008 Silicon Photonics Breakthrough Technology Survey Report. He described expectations for silicon photonics in the spread of these technologies. there were three talks with Kazumi Wada (University of Tokyo) as Chairman. Talks were given by leading people in various application sectors. Inter – chip optical connections and intra – chip high speed optical cabling push performance even higher. First. In order to reduce power consumed by internet traffic. IME (Institute of Micro Electronics. and described the strategic importance of silicon photonics. computers. and this sector's rapid development was confirmed. household LAN applications. Strong interest was shown by the participation of approximately 150 people. describing that in addition to existing vehicle body networks. Yuji Nojiri (NHK) gave a talk on Expectations from the Standpoint of Content Creation and Transmission. Singapore). safety networks and information networks. and demands on Japan's foundries were summarized from a fabless standpoint. etc. He explained expectations for silicon photonic technologies in development of the large scale optical switches to be used therein. but there are also expectations for its contributions to energy conservation and environmental protection. explaining that wiring delays and power consumption in LSI architecture are problems. OITDA Chairman Yasuhiko Arakawa (University of Tokyo) gave the Closing Remarks.  Dr. and that optical cabling between chips is likely to be adopted first as a solution.. and hopes for the support of people involved. Then Hiroshi Ishikawa (AIST) gave a talk on Expectations for Low Power Consumption Very High Capacity Networks. etc. control networks. President & CEO of the USA OIDA (Optoelectronic Industry Development Association) was invited to give a talk on Impact of Silicon Photonics in the USA at this forum. At the fourth held on January 22 and the fifth on February 5. which has presence exceeding HDTV. which is growing 40% per year. for wider zones. in cooperation with activities of COCN (Council on Competitiveness – Nippon). and there are great expectations for silicon photonics technologies there. He described that in high end servers such as high performance computing (HPC) servers and large scale database servers used in scientific technology computation. with an overseas trends survey report on IMEC (Institute of Micro Electronics Consortium. 33 . in the afternoon on February 5 at the Hotel Grand Palace. Next. (2) Analogue front-ends for ultra-high speed optical receivers  Low power TIA based on the 65-nm CMOS technology process was designed. A 40 Gb/s class high capacity LANWAN signal conversion LSI was designed based on the results of investigations conducted in 2007. was also fabricated as a first step to the final integration. A front-end subassembly was fabricated together with a PIN-PD developed by the Kokubunj-3rd branch. and the layout design was conducted to realize fully integrated 4ch-TIA arrays. A technical paper. circular far-field pattern with full-width at half-maximums of 2˚x 2. These achievements were demonstrated at OFC/NFOEC 2009 exhibition. The module was also demonstrated at the same place. (6) Development of high-speed lasers for direct modulation  Toward the high-speed directly-modulated lasers with low power consumption. which is composed of a quad ROSA and a DeMux (wavelength separator). and measured ICs. The TIA was designed in regulated cascade topology. we have studied I/O configuration for redundancy and port-switching method in case of link failure. For discussion of . and 25 Gbit/s operation was confirmed experimentally. high-speed direct modulation experiments were performed using the single-mode AlGaInAs lasers with newly-developed cavity structure. and was feedback to the design and trial fabrication of the LSI. we designed the additional circuits corresponding to its function. The total gate scale of the LSI is estimated to about 30 Mega gates from the design result. a quadplex-100Gbit/s receiver module. we have completed to design and assembly optical I/O module which consists of optical transceiver. And we have also completed to design and assembly printed circuit board for LDD performance verification. we have completed circuit design of SiGeBiCMOS 25 Gbps-4channel LDD (Laser Diode Driver) that power consumption is estimated about 10 mw/Gbps. Then. short-cavity laser structure was designed.2 mW/Gbit/s) and low noise (3. The proposed technology was successfully agreed and adopted as ITU-T G. which is less than 2 W. to realize high speed and low-powerconsumption operation at 25 Gbit/s.3. The laser consists of an InP lens monolithically integrated with a horizontal-cavity surface-emitting laser. low-power-consumption SurfaceEmitting Lasers  A prototype of a lens-integrated surface-emitting laser operated at 1. we will implement all functions including monitor functions. and control module which consist of FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array). A fabricated laser exhibited a narrow. This technology was demonstrated in OFC/NFOEC 2009. and started test fabrication.2 measurement system) which was developed in 2007. so as to improve the operation range in the future. Furthermore.  We proposed the multiplexing and accommodation technology of 10 GbE-LAN signals into 40 Gb/s OTN frame to ITU-T international standardization organization Study Group 15. Furthermore. We also made an exhibition at the InterOpt in 2008 for the promotion of the SFI-5. In addition. Successful high speed 10-Gbit/s operation was also confirmed. was submitted and presented in ISSCC2009. and a fundamental receiver operation at 25 Gbit/s was obtained. which consists of a conventional stripe cavity and an integrated 45˚ total reflection mirror. for demonstration purpose. we achieved both 40 Gbps operation of multiplexer IC and the targeted power consumption. A preparatory prototype of a highspeed laser operated at 25 Gbit/s was demonstrated at the OFC/NFOEC 2009 in cooperation with Kawasaki 1st branch laboratory . which summarizes these results. Development of Next-generation High-efficiency Network Device Technology higher reliability of an optical I/O. The AlGaInAs buried hetero-structure laser with grating-incorporated passive waveguides on both sides of the 100-um-long DFB active region with grating achieved 40-Gbps direct-modulation with a reduced operating current which is about 2/3 of that 34 (1) High speed multiplexer and de-multiplexer circuit technology  The purpose of this theme is to realize high speed (40 Gbps) multiplexer and de-multiplexer circuit in optical network interface card (NIC). small package and simple evaluation board.sup43 document. signal generators and related features.  Furthermore. we started the trial fabrication (prototyping) of the LSI. (5) Ultra-high speed. we developed the optical transceiver test board. In 2008. Moreover. (3) Optical Transmitter Driver  To realize high-speed and low-power consumption device technology and appeal to next generation high-speed Ethernet (40/100 GbE). For adapting the optical transceiver module. on which the ICs and commercial optical devices were implemented. And for the purpose of demonstration of the method. as for the single-mode AlGaInAs laser technology. Eye openings at 25 Gbit/s and low power (3. we have also started to design CMOS 25 Gbps-4channel LDD to reduce power consumption compared to SiGe-BiCMOS process. with less than 1/3 of power consumption of conventional one. to adapt the serial 40 Gb Ethernet that progress the standardization rapidly. we have started to implement high reliability function to FPGA (4) LAN/WAN high capacity signal conversion technology  We made a presentation at IEICE society conference the results of basic functional evaluations on high speed electrical interface measurement system (SFI-5. to promote standardization.2 interface to the market.2 uArms) operation were verified by the circuit simulation. we developed ICs integrated with some elements circuits using first IC masks developed in 2007. and a wider bandwidth was expected. In addition. As a result.μm wavelength has been demonstrated.5˚.Promotion of Technology Development 1. (9) Development of highly efficient semiconductor optical amplifiers  We have been developing a quantum dot semiconductor 35 optical amplifier (QD-SOA) with high efficiency and high temperature operability for OTDM-NICs in LAN-SAN systems.e. Based on the above results. (10) Wavelength converter with wide dynamic range  Target is to develop a wavelength converter. we aim to demonstrate distortion free amplification of signals modulated in 40 Gbps NRZ format at the temperature of 50℃. fiber coupled optical output power at 100 mA current injection and the side-mode suppression ratio (SMSR) for the developed tunable lasers are 30 mA. with the aim of opening up commercial applications for the 1 Tb/in2 level element technology developed in a project Terabyte Optical Storage Technology" completed in FY 2006.75 A/W for 1. The footprint of the silicon wavelength tunable resonator is 1. which is 630 GHz. and recruits researchers from three enterprises in the Optical Storage Project set up in the OITDA. largecapacity storage of 300 Gb/in2 to 1 Tb/in2 levels.  The Nano-mastering Technology Development for Terabyte Storage" is a project the New Energy Development Organization (NEDO) and Optoelectronic Industry and Technology Development Association (OITDA) agreed to conduct collaboratively in FY 2007 to develop practical use of nano-mastering technology to manufacture master disks and stampers (metal molds) for ultra-high density. Furthermore. 8 press-releases and 2 show-exhibitions have been carried out. which is 1/30 of that of conventional SiON PLC resonators. The room-temperature 20-Gbps modulation was also confirmed by the quantum-dot laser with the high-density quantum-dot active layers. The project focuses on two topics: (1) Commercialization of nano-mastering technologies for optical disks of 300 Gb/in2 and (2) Commercialization of nano-mastering technologies for hard disks (HDD) of 500 Gb/in2 to 1 Tb/in2. In FY 2008. and the Nano-Mastering Technology Development for Terabyte Storage . the FSR (Free spectrum range) of the external resonators has become 2. In order to realize not only a stable tuning operation and a size reduction but also an expanding of bandwidth. It is a three-year project starting in FY 2007 and ending in FY 2009. (7) Development of high-responsivity optical receiver modules  We fabricated a back-illuminated p-i-n photodiode with a high reflective reflector and a integrated micro-lens. we design and fabricate a wavelength converter integrated with a photo-diode (PD) which monitors output signal level of wavelength converter in 2008.2 mm×0.. The stable wavelength tunable operations over 35 nm tuning range (i. The goal for the bandwidth (35 GHz) was achieved. stored information (digital memory) is rapidly increasing.  With the advancement of information society. (8) Technical development of compact and low-power consumption wavelength tunable lasers  We have developed a compact and low-power consumption wavelength tunable light source using a technical scheme of silicon external resonators developed last year. The measured 3 dB-down bandwidth was 37 GHz and the responsivity was 0. This shows an effect of the newly-developed cavity structure. we have also studied the passive alignment mounting scheme for the hybrid integration of SOA (semiconductor optical amplifier) and silicon tunable resonators. the silicon wire-waveguides have been used to the fabricated tunable resonators.5times larger than that of Si tunable resonators pre-fabricated last year. the device designing for lower driving-current operation was carried out. which is independent of input-signal power level.  In this project. we investigated an active layer structure of the QD-SOA to increase its gain at high temperature.3 m light. 40 papers were presented at academic international/domestic conferences and 8 patents applications were submitted to the Japan Patent Office (JPO). and which is corresponding to the 1/5 of the tuning power consumption of conventional PLC (planer lightwave circuit) resonators using SiON materials. the improvement of quantumdot crystal and laser structure for high-speed operation was investigated. As a result. and establishing technology to optimize manufacturing conditions for master disks and stampers according to required specifications through external evaluations to ensure the manufacture of product-quality master disks and stampers. respectively. The threshold current. Consequently we achieved a high gain of > 20dB at the high temperature of 50℃ with the QD-SOA. As for the quantum-dot laser technology. Increasing the number of the columnar quantum dot layers from one to two doubled the optical confinenment factor of the quntum dots.7 mm.full C-band range) have been demonstrated with less than 40 mW power consumption per ring resonator. 2. For this purpose. we fabricated four-channel micro-lens integrated PD array for a compact four-channel receiver module. We confirmed that the PD observes its monitor level in conjunction with the wavelengthconverted output signal level. Other achievements  In FY2008. Further increase of gain was achieved by the high-density quantum-dots with improved crystal quality. The fiber alignment tolerance was ±10 um which is over three times larger than that (±3 um) for a PD without the integrated micro-lens. Moreover. 1 mW.Promotion of Technology Development of the conventional DFB laser at room temperature. and the stable tunable operations without gridhopping have been obtained. 2. and over 30 dB. And to exhibit the results of research widely. the OITDA is responsible for the research and development of technologies. and finished the fundamental design of the silicon mounting stage on SOI (silicon on insulator) substrate. As a next step. for designing. In addition. identification of R&D issues. Therefore. For (2) Commercialization of nanomastering technology for hard disks (HDD) of 500 Gb/in2 to 1 Tb/in2. which has not been exceeded up to now. and green. discussions are also being held with optical disk and HDD related companies. With Prof. In this project. The objectives of this technological development project are to increase the density of information storage devices and the storage capacity of individual devices at a rate exceeding the present trend for improving energy efficiency. It received a very favorable evaluation from the NEDO Energy Use Rationalization Technology Strategic Development & Next Generation Energy Conserving Device Technology Committee held on January 20. Consequently.000 Kl/year of energy in FY 2012 in terms of oil. is expected to increase dramatically. it is important to find out ways to limit the total power consumption for the continued advancement of information society and energy saving. The purpose is to create new materials that exceed the performance of conventional optical components. potential applications of the developed basic technologies to new optical functional materials are investigated. the project progressed towards the targets of developing nanomastering technology of 140Gb/in2 for optical disks. nanofabrication for creating nanostructures. and Figure 2 the forms of high performance disks and the flow of establishment of universal technologies through external evaluations to new market creation. and downstream (product). through the commercialization of the technologies developed in this project in FY 2011. and sample production of 80 Gb/in2 devices). To support R&D. blue.  Accordingly. Motoichi Ohtsu of the University of Tokyo serving as the R&D chief. blue.demand for storage devices.  The Development of New Functional Nanophotonic Devices" project was consigned by NEDO to OITDA in FY 2006. generation of the optical device function. fabricating and evaluating nanostructure materials.  This fiscal year is the middle year of the project. In nanophotonics. the nano-mastering equipment and formatter system are developed as technologies for creating prototype master optical disks and the associated stampers using this equipment and system.  For (1) Commercialization of nano-mastering technology for optical disks of 300 Gb/in2. and 500Gb/in2 for HDD. For external evaluations. the excitation energy movement that occurs through this optical near-field is used for measurement. 3. 2009. Based on last fiscal year's results (the operation of electronic beam imaging equipment. both FY 2008 year end interim targets were .  With regard to the R&D theme of polarization control material using nanostructure. the Nanophotonics Project was set up in OITDA and researchers from six enterprises and three universities were gathered. midstream (technology). The technologies developed will be made commercially viable through external evaluations. joint research between the University of Tokyo. technologies for designing and fabricating polarization control materials have been developed. without restricting the volume of stored information. To support the development of materials. with an assumption of 1/3 success rate. low loss polarization materials were developed in FY2010 using the characteristics of optical near-field in nano areas. and evaluations are developed. the corresponding nano-mastering equipment and formatter system technologies are developed as technologies for creating prototype master hard disks and the associated stampers using this equipment and system. etc. and each research group set a milestone and proceeded with its R&D.  The R&D themes of basic technologies are shared by the science and technology in the upstream as common basic technologies. aiming at achievement of low optical loss new functional material that uses the optical near-field as the principle of operation. prototyping of stampers through all processes. Figure 1 shows relationships of these technologies. to contribute to strengthening the competitiveness of downstream industries. which is generated on the surface of nano-size substances. increasing the total power required for operating these devices. The materials achieve a transmittance more than 75% and extinction ratio of 1:2000 (33 dB) in each wavelength area of red. we will investigate optical logic gate and optical near-field waveguide technologies as the nano-structural material optical new functional application technology and confirm the function. Figure 1 shows the promotion system for this project. Additionally. Figure 2 shows the optical system of a projector using low optical loss control materials. the researchers are working on two topics: (1) Optical near-field basic technology and (2) Optical near-field media technology. and green. such as optical disks and hard disks (HDD). and Tokyo National College of Technology is being carried out to develop new functional materials indispensable for the information equipment and consumer electronic fields with vertical cooperation of upstream (science). microfabrication.  This fiscal year is the middle year of the project. and confirming the function of new optical functional materials that operate based on the optical near-field function generated in nanostructure materials. basic technologies for simulation. The goal is to demonstrate transmittance of 75% and extinction 36 Development of Low Optical Loss New Functional Materials ratio of 1:2000 (33 dB) in each wavelength area of red.  Optical near-field is a non-propagating electromagnetic field. for a low-loss polarization control material using the nano-structure by FY2010. Tokyo Institute of Technology. Nanophotonics revolutionizes the optical technology qualitatively and quantitatively beyond the limit of optical diffraction. and the technologies developed will be made commercially viable through external evaluations. and save 88. develop each element technology to enable at least a 60% transmission ratio (light energy efficiency) by FY 2008" and Investigate application of nanostructure new function parts and materials with near-field light as signal carrier. for the red/green/blue wavelength bands. It was shown that 33dB extinction ratio can be attained in combination with a wire grid polarizer. We also experimentally showed the optimal structure in an output terminal of the optical logic gate. the ratio of (transmission light intensity of 0˚ direction linearly polarized light or 90˚ direction linearly polarized light) divided by the (incident light intensity). we presented the structure of Z-shape. we used nonadiabatic near-field lithography to make an asymmetric rectangular shaped polarizer. asymmetric rectangular shape. 2008. and showed a design diagram for an optical logic gate.1 Development of Basic Technology    At The University of Tokyo with which joint research is being done. . and showed performance at our final target 75% transmission ratio in the red band.     We confirmed the energy transfer between created InAs quantum dots. and obtained 60% or higher transmission ratios. and clarify function and structure by FY 2008. Major results of this project so far are explained in the subsequent sections." These also received favorable NEDO interim evaluations on November 28. We also made an italic shaped polarizer.Promotion of Technology Development Figure 1 Project Targe Figure 2 Project Scope achieved: For low loss polarization control materials using nanostructure. 3. which exceeds the previous theoretical limit of 50%. When 45˚ direction linearly polarized light is emitted into a prototype element. Next. etc. 37 etc. italic I shape. which exceed the 75%*1) target transmission ratio by FDTD simulation.    *1) Polarization conversion efficiency is defined as follows. and obtained experimental results which suggest even higher spatial resolution by tip enhanced Rayleigh scattering method. RIE technology. and observed strong PL emission at room temperature. FIB processing technology. This clarified effects on propagation strength at the observation point according to the existence/degree of diffraction in the propagation light band. 4nm light spots can be obtained at CNT tips.     We filled carbon nanotubes (CNT) with 4nm diameter metal nanoparticles. Based on this. We used theoretical calculations to confirm that in 886 nm wavelengths. We prototyped an Italic I-shaped Al polarizer with over 60% transmission ratio. and pattern plating technology. EB exposure technology.    We secured approximately 100nm spatial resolution with functional film applied tip enhanced Raman dispersion and tip enhanced emission. such as minute particle diameter metal film manufacturing technology. we analyzed characteristics of the polarization control material proposed by the Fundamentals Group.System Product New Applications Optical Logic Circuit Nanophotonic Waveguide Polarizing Components Nanophotonics Components Development Organization Technology (Basic Technology Development)  Tokyo Institute of Technology Tokyo National College of Technology Science Basic Technology Research The University of Tokyo Figure 3 Development Scheme Figure 4 LED Projector Optics       We developed simulation technology fusing near-field light bands with propagation light band. and also enabled application of genetic algorithms in the FDTD technique. and devised a light probe which uses plasmon propagated irradiation to output near-field light. and worked on higher efficiency simulation techniques.    We devised an optical logic gate structure using . We investigated 2D and 3D nano structure compatible material manufacturing technologies. We investigated 38 composite semiconductor InAs quantum dot manufacturing technology using MBE technology. Furthermore. and performed trial manufacture with these devices. FIB processing technology. and confirmed a phase assignment function (phase change of 50˚ or more) by metal nanostructure. etc. RIE technology and material technology.     We proposed a structure considering practical application of a conversion element for propagation light and near-field light. We evaluated the optical characteristics of the prototype sample. and confirmed consistency with simulation of phase change volume.     We investigated a nanoparticle dispersion type waveguide. We also investigated processing element technology for the part converting propagation light and near-field light. transmission change. a calculation method for integrating metal nanostructures was investigated with the characteristics of polarization control materials through an analytical approach of approximation using an electric dipole polarization model. and confirmed the possibility of higher operating temperatures. confirmed its function in simulation. and investigated a material processing technique. electron beam exposure lithography technology. we investigated metal nanostructure processing techniques such as metal film manufacturing technology. and degree of polarization. we verified basic principles of the metal nanodots. and attained processing of waveguide tips.Promotion of Technology Development semiconductor quantum dots. We also started investigating basic technology for larger surfaces which enable element prototyping of several mm or larger practical size. prototyped a basic structure. 3. dimensions. We also developed a nanoparticle material.    As development of technology for manufacturing polarization control material using nanostructure..2 Development of Polarization Control Materials Using Nanostructures    As simulation technology for optimal design of low loss polarization control material. composition & structure. 39 . confirmed logic operation at 77k. Based on this. introduced and operated required nanostructure manufacturing devices. and confirmed its function in simulation. we obtained our aim for optical characteristics calculation in the local region and large surface structure. We also investigated processing methods which hypothesized material structure. and confirmed plasmon waveguide by under 10nm diameter metal Ag nanoparticles with Sn seed method. which showed that there is a phase assignment function in the metal nanostructure. equipment. etc. providing advice. The institute can be said to be an easy-to-use and effective system.2 Information Disclosure  With the consent of both consulters and advisors the OITDA has introduced. three projects were accepted.1 Implementation Method  A check is made to verify that the issue/items brought in for consultation match the intent of this institution. Trade.  Lectures and assistance was provided through Noteworthy optical technology and special exhibition zone and Noteworthy optical technology seminars during InterOpto 08 for small and medium companies and venture enterprises (including ventures launched from Universities. The areas covered by this institution are not limited to new businesses but also include technical advice for new product development and marketing. The OITDA maintains strict confidentiality on consultations. which may be the reason there were so many consultations this year. Support and evaluation was provided to these new projects. This year. and many used the system multiple times. If the consulter requests it. Moreover. These are only some examples of the issues causing confusion. on which testing/evaluation is being done. optical storage 2. as well as the technical consultations from the previous year (FY 2006). laser for display 5. 1. and 14 Companies gave lecture support to Noteworthy Optical Technology Seminars during InterOpto 08 this fiscal year. biomedical optics 1. other lasers 29). and for three projects completed last fiscal year. Implementation status is given in Table 1. one consultation fell into this category.) that are involved in research. working diligently to standardize safety of lasers.    Technical advisory institution     77 advisory activities were carried out under the technical adviser institution giving technical guidance in response to consultations and questions from ventures and small and medium companies involved in the field of optics. on its web site. The majority of technical advisors are university professors. 2. manufacture and sale of optical equipment or systems in which optical technology is applied. The site contains technical consultations (43 instances) from FY 2007 and 19 consultation / advice case studies which are related to safety of laser and whose disclosure are expected to be advantageous to others. Introduction 2. LED has been incorporated in the domestic standard JIS C 6802 (last revised in Year 2005). 12 cases for LED. 2. an increase of 68 cases from the previous fiscal year. many consultations are related to safety of laser. laser measuring instruments 20. and Industry) refer to the old JIS. 40 Support of New Business Initiatives .Founding New Types of Business  The OITDA has been taking action in FY 2008 in each of the following three categories in order to actively create and foster new types of business related to the optoelectronic industry:  These activities were subsidized by JKA through its Promotion funds from KEIRIN RACE.  This institution is operated with the aim of supporting the establishment of new businesses related to optoelectronic technologies. the OITDA solicits enterprises interested in the development of units. the most suitable advisors are selected according to their areas of expertise and requested (with the consulter’s consent) to give advice to the consulter.  As has happened in the past. the OITDA will enter into a nondisclosure agreement. solar radiation and eye safety 1  51 companies requested consultations this fiscal year. and introduces a technical advisor to handle consultations and questions from ventures and small and medium companies related to optics. 2.3 Features of Technical Consultations  There were 77 cases in total using this consultation system or considered to be related to the consultation. consultations which were of general nature and for which disclosure is expected to be advantageous to other people. development. Laser and LED were separated in the revisions of International Standards for Laser Safety IEC60825-1 in Year 2007. or systems utilizing optoelectronic technology to apply to the support program for new development projects. The remaining 31 were treated by the OITDA office. Labour and Welfare refers to the latest JIS. but people from the private sector have also been asked to join to cover all areas of optoelectronic technologies. 46 were handled by advisors selected under this institution. Technical Advisory Institution 3.    New business support     15 Companies placed exhibits in the Noteworthy Optical Technology and Special Exhibition Zone. new market creation 3. Of these.  OITDA will simultaneously pursue two different missions. Once it is determined that the institution can be of assistance. and providing consultation to those seeking advice.    Development project     Every year. but the provisions for mobile laser devices based on the Consumer Product Safety Law of the (former) Ministry of International Trade and Industry (currently the Ministry of Economy. Measures to Prevent Hazards due to Laser Light of the Ministry of Health.In FY 2008.  The consultations can be roughly categorized as follows:  58 cases for lasers (laser processing equipment 4. while discussions are still being held with regards to other standards of the 60825 series. The Development Project Examination and Assessment Committee reviews the basic plans at the beginning of the fiscal year. Development Project development and trial manufacture to trial and evaluation. so that the committee members can provide relevant advice to the groups running the projects.High Speed Image Search Engine Optical Local Area Network System and Devices for High Definition Video Transmission Optical recording system of biological activity Apploed Products of Reflection type power LED Advertising effect measurement system Nano-scale thermal lithography system with rotating spindle Usage of High Luminance LED for the flat lighting technology Light for cultivation plants including agricultural products..LTD. the prototypes were exhibited at InterOpto 08 held in September 2008 in order to advertise the development project and the outcomes. HIKIFUNE CO.  At present. subsidized by JKA. GEO-SYSTEM CO. LTD. LTD. (2) Contribution to optoelectronic industry market. devices and systems using optoelectronic technologies expected to be commercialized. board -attainment of 80Gps by Open Innovation 41 . the project normally proceeds from 4. PULSTEC INDUSTRIAL CO. In this way the prospects for commercialization. For the three projects in the trial and evaluation phase. Submitted proposals are delivered to the Development Project Examination and Assessment Committee of the OITDA as candidates for the development theme. and consigns the prototype to the test user appointed in advance during the trial and evaluation phase (one year in the second year). and demonstrating feasibility and future applicability of optoelectronic technologies through the development. Femtosecond Laser Bases High Speed Glass Scriber panel displays manufacturing Introduction of High-Speed Optical Control TRIMATIZ LIMITED High-speed VOA，Level Controller，EDFA Technologies and our products..Founding New Types of Business  This was formally called the Development Project for Optoelectronic Technology Applied Equipment. and people knowledgeable about management and finance for in-depth examination of the proposals from the perspectives of (1) Technological novelty. and (5) Industryacademy-cooperation. NARA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY JAPAN WOMEN S UNIVERSITY & Photonic System Solutions Inc. people having insight on investments. E-LAMBDANET CORPORATION Brainvision Inc. CCS INC. LTD. are being operated at present. The group implementing the project produces a prototype system or equipment during the development and trial manufacture phase (nine months in the first year).  In practice.Ltd. are identified at the end of the second phase. and operated by OITDA. OPTO-DEVICE CO. Tokyo Institute of Technology & Electra New energy cycle by Sunlight Laser and Magnesium Save the Earth by Sunlight Laser and Magnesium Co. Ultrashort laser scribing of thin glass substrates for flat CYBER LASER INC. Devices and Systems.  The three projects listed in the Development promotion phase in Table 2 were selected this fiscal year. Embedded optical interconnects on printed circuit Optical Interconnection: a New Market Empowered ADVANCED PHOTONICS.  The committee is composed of technical specialists. These three projects and another three projects selected in the previous year. testing and evaluation of these equipment. and result reports at the end of the fiscal year submitted from all projects.INC. The test user makes a third-party evaluation of the advantages and drawbacks of the prototype from the viewpoint of commercialization. (which completed the development promotion phase the first year. Table 1 “Noteworthy optical technology and special exhibition zone” and “Noteworthy optical technology seminars” Exhibitor WATANABE CO. as well as the mid-term progress reports. Lecture Theme A Novel Optical Fiber Interrogating System―Push-pull ratiometric Reflectometry based on PNCR―   Analysis of Silicon Solar Cell Performance Utilizing Electroluminescence Video&image search system by Ultrahigh-speed optical correlation and it’s application Optical Local Area Network System and Devices for High Definition Video Transmission Optical recording of biological activity in brain or heart Reflection type power LED and the application Advertising effect measurement system Features and future prospects of NEO series nanoscale thermal lithography system with rotating spindle Usage of High Luminance LED for the flat lighting technology Caces of LED application to the lighting for cultivation plants including agricultural products. The committee interviews the applicants before determining the development theme.. (3) Contribution to society. and have entered the trial and evaluation phase in the second year).. trial. (4) Credibility of the plan to incorporate the project results into business. OITDA invites public participation to propose development themes mainly with an eye on venture enterprises and small and medium companies at the beginning of every fiscal year. OPTO DESIGN. Exhibition contents A Novel Optical Fiber Interrogating System : DWPR Plating is Possible to a glass fiber nalysis of Silicon Solar Cell Performance Utilizing Electroluminescence Optical parallell correlator . INC.LTD. Topics that meet the following conditions are selected:   Equipment. devices and systems. or at least methods to lead to commercialization.. 1 to 18 30 > 37 10 4 0.1.6 Problems that occurred during the period and their solutions  Problems that occurred during the period and their solutions are given in the two points below. suggesting fruitful development in the second year. Ltd.. Takeshi Sakai Nidek Co.Ltd. 4.1. Ltd. In addition.1 Aim and target results of initially scheduled development  The aim of the initially scheduled development was commercialization of optical transmission equipment for measuring 18 GHz EMC by achieving high frequency detection signals and expanding the transmission range by using optoelectric conversion technology and optical cable transmission technology in place of the conventional coaxial cable. In the case of this modulator. 4. Table 2 Development Projects Carried Out in FY 2008 Project Development of optical transmission equipment for measuring 18 GHz EMC Development of an electrolytic Development and capacitor-less drive circuit for tnial mannfacture LED lighting Development of equipment for measuring the minute aspheric optical elements using shearing interference Trial and Evaluation of Spectrum Controllable Filter based on Spatial Light Modulation Trial and Evaluation of Ultraviolet Trial use and Laser Light Processing Optical evaluation System Trial and Evaluation of Highluminance Coagulation System Using SMF Phase Project Implementer Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co.1.1. 42 4. Optical Table 3 List of Prototype Performance Parameter Operating Frequency Range Maximum Fiber Length RF Gain Signal-to-Noise ratio Frequency Response Output Power Stability Input/Output Impedance Dynamic Range IM2/IM3 Unit GHz m dB dB dBp-p dBp-p Ohms dB dBc Measured Target spec. and has a big effect on the accuracy of measured values. 4.4 Results attained during contract period that must be specifically mentioned  Test models satisfying the initial target specifications were made by adopting the LN modulator for 40 Gbps digital communication that is currently under development. (1) RF output stability  RF output stability is an important parameter in EMC measuring optical transmission devices. Title Appl.  Details of the progress of each project are described in Table 2. and it was confirmed that the target specifications were satisfied. in combination with commercially available devices. Natsume Optical Corporation santec Corporation Seiwa Co. No.05 50 > 50 < -40 1 to 18 30 > 10 > 10 <6 < 0. and flat frequency characteristic can be achieved by having a mechanism to suppress the low region frequency ripple. the three projects in the trial and evaluation phase completed the second year with promising prospect. it is believed that low voltage drive is possible in wideband using our company s specific technology.The three projects in the development promotion phase completed the first year successfully with significant results. Optical transmission apparatus for 2008-303106 electrical fields measurement Inventors Norikazu Miyazaki.2 Results achieved during the contract period  Parameters for satisfying the target specifications were selected for various devices and trial manufactures and evaluations of the optical transmission device for 18 GHz EMC were carried out.. although further efforts and demonstrations will be required for effectively incorporating the outcomes of research and development to market-oriented products.3 Items developed during the contract period and their details  Refer to Table 3 4.5 Application for intellectual property rights and its acquisition status  An application for patent related to remote control system for LN modulator was filed during the contract period of this fiscal year. 4..2 50 > 30 < -40 Input power < -40 dBm Input power = -87 dBm (RBW = 1 MHz) 1 to 18 GHz Measurement time = 30 min Conditions 4. and contribute toward technical examination for achieving the next generation EMC measuring system and establishing the standards.1 Development of optical transmission equipment for measuring 18 GHz EMC  Project Implementer: Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co. Ltd. Ltd.1. As a result of theoretically researching the degradation mechanism of RF . The target for this fiscal year is the trial manufacture of optical transmission equipment for EMC using commercially available devices.1. Takion Co.  It is believed that the wideband impedance matching technology of optical circuits and electrical circuits which is expected from this project can be applied in the following applications. in case of (2).07 dB and standard deviation: 0. 4. It shall also contribute towards establishment of international standards. (4) Cost reduction  In the present development.. thus this is already close to the limit. so the life of an LED lamp is determined not by the LED itself. and as such there is a pressing need to examine how to keep the noise down. although it is necessary to finalize the product specifications to advance commercialization. as this is considered important for expediting critical technical examinations for promoting international standardization activity such as CISPR. If we compare LED lighting with the method of combined use of an incandescent lamp and a fluorescent lamp. LED itself has excellent longevity. The currently used modulator has been designed for digital communication.  Therefore. cost reduction is being worked on by using the high frequency simulators introduced this fiscal year. However. and also contribute to commercialization and early launch of this developed product for the 18 GHz EMC measurement market. On the other hand. At the same time. providing information directly to the members of the internal committee for international standardization. which is a very large result. it has been decided to finalize the product specifications at an early stage. by improving the perfection of the product through trials and evaluations in the next fiscal year. 43 4. the target cost of an 18 GHz supporting product will be approximately 1. Consequently. In normal optical communication. etc. and device cost is an issue. However. amplifiers having good characteristics are expensive. it is said that the device cost is proportional to the square root of the transmission band (device cost is double for 4 band transmission).  Therefore.1 Development Objective  Lighting comprises about 19% of all global electric power consumption on average. the international standards concerning EMC measurement up to 18 GHz (which is the target of this product) are in a chaotic state. then we can expect an approximately 40% reduction in power consumption. setting the polarization axes of optical connectors with high accuracy (3˚or less) resulted in average 0. it was ascertained that polarized crosstalk following the misalignment of the polarization axes of optical connectors was a major factor.  However. .1. The following is necessary to achieve low noise: (1) Increase the received optical power and (2) Decrease the half-wave length voltage of LN modulator. noise figure improvement by increasing received optical power is already +3 dBm. and the half-wave length voltage of the LN modulator can be reduced by selecting design parameters optimized for EMC application.7 Plans after project completion and future outlook  The aim is to verify the EMC measurement method up to 18 GHz by using the resulting product of this project and contribute to the international standards by offering valuable data for formulating the international standards related to EMC. approximately 5 dB improvement can be expected in the noise figure if the halfwave length voltage of LN modulator is reduced from 4 V to 3 V. etc. but by the life of the electrolytic capacitors. by disclosing trial evaluation results and technical information and findings obtained in this development.04 dB. then the power consumption of LED lighting is approximately 20% less than that of compact fluorescent lamp. we are aiming to contribute towards achieving reduction in CO2 emissions on a domestic level. it was found that the initially set target specifications can be satisfied by using commercially available amplifiers that have superior flat frequency characteristics. (3) Finalizing the specifications  Specifications in accordance with the standards for up to 6 GHz have been set as the target values for the development of the test model for this fiscal year.2 Development of an electrolytic capacitor-less drive circuit for LED lighting  Project Implementer: Takion Co. and to realize truly longer lasting LED lighting. If we postulate this rule of thumb. obtaining the prospect of achieving the average target specification of 0.5 times that of a 6 GHz supporting product. This is about 18% in Japan.  It shall especially focus on achieving perfection in the test model and bringing it into practical use.Founding New Types of Business output stability in the optical transmission equipment that has been proposed currently.2 dB or less. In case of (1). and also cooperating in technical examinations using the test model. and offering the data obtained from the trial and evaluation stage for international standardization and getting feedback. (2) Low noise  The SN ratio of the test models has not stayed in the margins that would satisfy the target specifications. The objectives of this project are to develop an LED drive method and LSI that do not require an electrolytic capacitor. the life of the electrolytic capacitors used in LED power circuits is affected by received heat. Ltd.2. With the spread of these LED lighting.  i) Super-high vision signal transmission using 21 GHz band  ii) Transmission of ultra-wide band (UWB) wireless signals  iii) Application in disaster use wireless systems such as radio on fiber (ROF) systems 4. implementing at chip level. If we consider the same quantity of light. the LED driving current is a pulse in waveform. low-capacity ceramic capacitors C3 and C4 are arranged for surge absorption and switching noise suppression. the targeted total luminous flux of the lamp was changed to 260 lm. 20-50% reduction in power consumption is possible with no loss in perceived brightness. diversification and miniaturization of optical equipment. Therefore the peak current becomes greater than the effective current in inverse proportion to its duty. and life tests of the lamp are scheduled to start from June.Figure 1 The Block Diagram 4. LED modules. In another words. Moreover. Life tests of the LSI itself are scheduled to start from April. Instead of electrolytic capacitors for smoothing.  In this method. drive 44 circuits equipped with this LSI. since drive MOS transistors and other protection circuits are also incorporated in this LSI.3.1 Development commission  Project Implementer: Natsume Optical Corporation 4.2 Outline of development  The block diagram is shown in Figure 1. only when the input voltage cycle monitoring-circuit detects a full-wave rectification voltage greater than a threshold. there has been a change in the shape of lenses from spherical to aspheric and further to free-form surfaces. and improvements in lens processing technology.2 Background of Development and Objective  Following the changes in market needs with relation to high functionality. since excellent heat release characteristic was obtained by trial manufacture of LED lamp. And.3. and to the human eye the brightness appears to the 1. it is almost half the volume of a conventional one.3 Development of equipment for measuring the minute aspheric optical elements using shearing interference 4. and the target power consumption of the lamp was changed to 6.2. 4. These and almost all other target specifications were achieved. the biggest characteristic (longevity) has not been evaluated. and trial manufacture of bulb shaped LED lamp that will be evaluated next fiscal year. However. 4.5 times that of a direct current drive. On the other hand.3 Status of Development  This fiscal year saw the completion of development of LED drive LSI which was the focus of development.2W.2. depending on the peak value of the drive current and its duty  The biggest advantage of this method is longevity: since electrolytic capacitors are not used.2-1. it is difficult to measure or inspect the surface shape of minute aspheric lenses using 3 dimensional shape measurement devices that use conventional . and the sizes of lenses have also reduced from several mm to sub-mm. The LED is driven by pulses in waveform. the life of power circuit using this LSI is expected to be almost double that of one using the conventional method. 4 Status of Development  Performance of a convex prototype standard with 3 mm external diameter / 2 mm radius of curvature. but it was possible to measure with the interferometer that was made for trial purposes. various lens shapes such as spherical.  The comparison of target performance and the performance of the prototype has been given in Table 4. Therefore. etc. and to extract problems by trials and evaluations so that these algorithms and software can be put to practical use in the products. spherical degree. minute lens: planar. accomplishment of target Concave type＜8 mm. the advantage of a shearing interferometer is that the measuring plan itself is measured as the datum plan making a prototype standard redundant. so there is no inspection equipment that can be used on processing sites. minute lenses up to about 0. and which can be used in place of the 3 dimensional shape measuring equipment using a conventional interference method. can be evaluated. accomplishment of target B. the aim for next fiscal year is to improve the interference fringe analysis algorithms and software which are believed to be effective in reducing noise. In a Fizeau Interferometer that is used in conventional optical interferometer measuring devices.Founding New Types of Business light interference method. spherical. the objective of this development is to develop an optical element measuring equipment that can measure the surface shape of minute aspheric lenses and minute cylindrical lenses. Since the external diameter of these prototype standards was small. and it was confirmed that measurements can be taken without using prototype standards. aspheric B. Table 4 The comparison of target performance and the performance of the prototype The surface shape The radius of curvature Measurement range Measurement accuracy Target performance A.3 Outline of development  One of technical features of the developed device is shearing interference. Moreover.3. Although accuracy has not been achieved from among the target performances.  Since this experimental device has been confirmed to be strong in fluctuating vibration and air. and a concave prototype standard with 3 mm external diameter / 2 mm radius of curvature were evaluated by a device which was trial manufactured. both the shearing interference of the reflected light of the lens surface and the shearing interference of the transmitted light of the lens can be measured by a single device.  In order to improve the accuracy. measurement of focal length and measurement of decentration has also become difficult. it can be used on common work benches and is very suitable for use in lens manufacturing sites. thus confirming that this interferometer is suitable for measuring minute optical elements. by combining these two measurements. in case of this device. Since the shear of this shearing interferometer is as small as few tens of µm. multiple functions can be examined such as lens surface shape & curvature. it is also believed that accuracy is affected by the parallelism and surface accuracy of the shear plates and as such it is estimated that further improvement can be achieved by using higher quality shear plates. In the developed device. 4. it was difficult to measure these with a conventional Fizeau Interferometer.5 mm−φ30 mm (accomplishment of target) λ／20 45 .5 mm can be measured with this interferometer. and can measure the curvature of minute lenses. Moreover. and a wave surface that is slightly away from that wave surface. and focal length of the lens as well as measure the decentration of the lens. a prototype standard that matches the shape of the measuring plane is necessary. 4. The shearing interference is an interferometer that creates interference between the wave surface that is to be measured.  Shearing interferometer is a common optical path interferometer and is strong in vibration and air fluctuations. Convex type＜55ｍｍ φ0.  Consequently. focal length and eccentricity of the lens. reflections of front and back surfaces are used in order to use the lateral shear that moves the wave surface laterally.5 mm−φ30 mm λ／50−λ／100 Performance of the prototype A. Convex type＜35 ｍｍ (accomplishment of target) φ0.  Moreover.3. However. following the miniaturization of lenses. cylindrical lens: the section is sphere and aspheric Concave type＜20 mm. aspheric and cylindrical. Moreover. it has been confirmed that noise is an influencing factor and it is believed that accuracy will improve when the software for removing noise is completed. and multiple prototype standards have to be prepared if various shapes are to be measured. The accuracy of the prototype standard greatly influences the accuracy of measurement. (4) Improvement in operability. (4) Replacing the conventional step motor with liquid crystal elements is being examined with the aims of improved reliability and miniaturization.4 Response to Trials and Evaluations  Improvements and trial manufactures were carried out after obtaining the results of the above trials and evaluations and the following characteristics were realized. The most common requests were related to (4) Operability. in order to extract performance improvement items so that a more practical device can be made. under the guidance of Professor Koyama of Tokyo Institute of Technology. Prototypes were made after receiving new needs and requirements for tunable edge filters for suppressing sidebands of phase modulation transmission systems that were found by Associate Professor Murata of Osaka University during customer visits. (1) Notch filters in which intercepting bandwidth and wavelength can be changed were manufactured for trial purposes and performances of 0. lens and movable reflecting mirror were developed in order to contract the passband width.2 mm). it was confirmed that line width can be narrowed down to 0. sales.5 mm) was compared with the previous (2. Moreover.  Trial and Evaluation by: Tokyo Institute of Technology. (2) A tunable edge filter for suppressing the sideband of high speed phase modulation signal was manufactured for trial purpose. (3) Addition of peak search function depending on power monitor.25 nm (past) for 3 dB bandwidth.1 Project Implementer  Project Implementer: Santec Corporation. When the current collimator beam diameter (3. 4. 4. this filter is in the evaluation stage.4 Trial and Evaluation of Spectrum Controllable Filter based on Spatial Light Modulation 4. Currently. Interviews related to trial and evaluation from users of this product were also held in FY 2008. 4. (2) Miniaturization. Professor Koyama   Osaka University.5 nm and 40 nm were achieved by changing the intercepting bandwidth and wavelength respectively. The sale of this developed product (Figure 2: Product Name OTF-950) began in November 2007. and currently these prototypes are in the evaluation stage. the following independent developments were also advanced from results of previous developments. and cross talk of 53 dB and steep filter edge characteristic with edge slope > 106 dB/nm were achieved. it was decided to develop passband width/ wavelength variable filters without actuators for high speed transmission systems. and trials and evaluations by users. and it was confirmed that the voltage of each pixel electrode can be controlled and arbitrary spectrum shapes can be formed.4. and by visiting academic conferences.4. Associate Professor Murata 4.  With regards to the evaluation of high speed optical transmission systems in cooperation with universities and research institutes. Dynamic demonstrations and trial manufacture of notch filters in which intercepting bandwidth and wavelength can be changed were carried out in InterOpto 08 and ECOC 2008 exhibitions.0 µm respectively.6.15 nm without increasing the excessive loss from the minimum value of 0.7 µm and 5. 4.5 Plans after project completion and future outlook  Work towards improving the performance of the manufactured passband width/wavelength variable filters (Product Name: OTF-950) on the basis of the feedback from existing customers and sales activities. (3) Wavelength / passband width variable filters consisting of Littman spectrum arrangement made up of diffraction grating.3 Outline of Trials and Evaluations  There were 0 complaints or breakdown reports from users to which these were delivered.4. and a total of 47 filters have been shipped as of March 2009.4.18 . new needs were also obtained by evaluating high speed optical transmission systems in cooperation with universities and research institutes. size and pitch are 2560 pixels. The number of liquid crystal elements currently used in trial manufacture.4.    On another front. and aim at adopting this passband width/wavelength variable filter in production 46 Figure 2 Developed product OTF-950 . Most of the requests for improvements evident in the interviews were related to the following 4 items: (1) Reduction in wavelength dispersion in case of narrow line width. exhibitions and customers.2 Objective of Trial and Evaluation  A new optical variable filter with passband width variable function was developed in FY 2007 with the aim of achieving a photometer that is more efficient in evaluating optical communication systems. and it was confirmed that there are users for these applications also. and it seems there were no problems in operations during trials. their number of pixels.4. 5 exchanges)  The results of the tests carried out on customer’s equipment as per the customer s request are given below. Therefore. low priced and highly reliable variable optical filters for market areas that have started to be partially introduced. Moreover.. the overall processing was stable and reached the targeted value. As a result. and no load has to be placed on the axial control that is equipped with this optical system.5 Trial and Evaluation of Ultraviolet Laser Light Processing Optical System 4.  As an outlook for the future. 4. (3) Magnification exchangeable structure  The currently developed optical system can be equipped with a high accuracy high-speed revolver system (simultaneously developed under a separate theme from this development). lens barrel and objective lens is 8. 8 µm and 10 µm) were measured with a laser microscope. pursuing user-friendliness and low cost. etc. therefore the motor thrust can be designed to be smaller than previous optical systems.1 Project Implementer  Project Implementer: Seiwa Optical Co. (1) Minimum processing target 1 µm  To confirm the minimum processing size. This revolver system (simultaneously exhibited at InterOpto 08) has five holes.  The measurement results of the processing samples demonstrated that although the minimum processing target of 1µm fell slightly short of the minimum resolution target due to laser power adjustment and inclination. Also. the movement accuracy of each hole is 0. and the practical weight target was met sufficiently. 5 µm. The equipment in the image is an actual processor installation for G6 generation liquid crystal held by the company that carried out the trials and evaluation. The total weight with laser head part is installed is 8. and the verification of this developed product would not have been possible without the cooperation of this customer.. test glass processed samples (chrome film 1000 Å) (processing sizes: 1 µm.5. it can be seen that an optical system that is provided with all the requirements of the customer has been completed and is also equipped with peripheral devices. 2 µm.Ltd. and the load due to gantry movement has been reduced.5. the completion level of this development product was considered to be sufficient for practical use. the electric current value was also steady. (2) Reducing weight  The total weight of the currently developed optical system 47 including the laser head.3 Results attained during contract period that must be specifically mentioned  Figure 3 is an external image of an optical system for incorporating the device.2 kg. we are looking to develop small. It was evaluated from the results that the load factor was around 25%.5 µm at 3σ. but can also observe the alignment of work and its processing with one telescopic instrument. but presently we are going ahead with this development with the cooperation of one company.4 Problems that occurred during the period and their solutions and results (1) Objective lens  Although the current objective lens has cleared the target . give active dynamic demonstrations of the prototype in exhibitions. 4.  From the start. The developed model was installed on the in-line experimental platform of the company that carried out the trial and evaluation.5. and the thrust of the linear motor was monitored.  From the above result. and the target reached.  From the above. The optical resolution of the actual processing test carried out to verify this developed product was positioned as the most correct evaluation. a free installation design in which generation size is not a problem has become possible. 4. 4.5. With the development of lens barrels for actual installation. academic conferences and visits to customers. such as 40 and 100 Gbps high speed WDM systems and optical route controlling optical modules (for instance WSS) in metro and access networks. this system has high torque as it has 5 large switching objective lenses with the same focal length of 95 mm. The image shows the equipment at the time of verification. and carry on with gathering data and push forward with development with the aim of achieving controllability and sales price which will be acceptable to the market.    Target of 1µm processing desired    Weight should be 10 kg or less so that it can be mounted on the device    Structure should be such that magnification of lens is exchangeable (4 .Founding New Types of Business areas of optical communication parts and transmission system manufacturers which constitute a large market for photometers. Alignment optical system (on the right) and processing optical system (observation optical system) are 266 nm ultraviolet processing lens barrel. Thus the customer request for keeping the weight below 10 kg was achieved. the following basic demands of the customer were set as the initial themes.2 kg. the thrust of the linear motor has been kept to the minimum. it is possible to develop a system that can observe not only the laser irradiation.2 Results of process examinations as per customer requests  Initially we received cooperation from several customer companies for this development.  Figure 4 and Figure 5 are images of installations in the in-line correction (repair) equipment (experimental equipment held by the company that carried out the trials and evaluations) that were planned from the initial stages. Figure 3 The optical system for Installation Figure 4 Installation in the inline correction equipment - The optical system - Figure 5 Installation in the inline correction equipment - The optical system on the gantry - performance, other competing companies are also actively pursuing such development. There is still some dissatisfaction with the 266nm processing accuracy, and reviews are being carried out for coatings in order to improve the permeability and resolution power. Moreover, the designs of assembly tools also need to be examined in order to improve the accuracy of (gaps,center) assembly of lens groups. (2) Auto focus  The specifications of auto focus (AF) mechanism vary according to the sensors, and the AF product to incorporate in the current development has not been selected yet. Our company has started the development of a laser AF system in order to achieve the completed system configuration, and the basic design is being finalized. After completing the laser AF system, it will be installed in the product currently being developed. 4.5.5 Conclusion  Some parts of the above still remain to be examined.  Since peripheral equipment such as revolver and laser AF system have also been developed, the next step is to pursue a system that has further improvements and higher level of completion and added value. Depending on the performance of the system, it will contribute greatly in the expanding to 3 dimensional wafers or highly integrated memories in the semiconductor field, in lines for large panels in the liquid crystal field, and in examination and correction of next generation FPD. The system will also play a role in achieving higher yield and contribute to industrial development.  Apart from the various applications mentioned above which need to be looked at in the future, the following fields also hold great promise as fields of application. 1. Marking devices for materials that are difficult to process with lasers (glass, ceramics) 2. Carbonless and damage-less processing of resins 3. Minute drilling processing 48 Founding New Types of Business 4.6 Trial and Evaluation of High-luminance Coagulation System Using SMF 4.6.1 Project Implementer  Project Implementer: Nidek Co., Ltd. 4.6.2 Background and objective of the development  Last fiscal year, the most appropriate light source using an orange fiber laser was developed for the photocoagulation remedy for ophthalmology. The next step was to develop the laser photocoagulation system using an orange fiber laser light source (refer to figure 6), wherein the output laser from the emerging end of the single mode fiber (SMF) was delivered to the diseased eye. We obtained a minimal spot diameter of 6.8 µm (measured by knife-edge method), which is approximately 1/10 of spot diameter when the transmission is done with the conventional multi mode fiber (MMF).  In photocoagulation for ophthalmology, heat is generated by the absorption of retinal tissue by irradiating the laser light to the diseased part and the coagulation is caused by the heat absorption to the proteins in the tissue, however, it is expected that this irradiation method, which utilizes an extremely small spot will prove to be a gentle treatment for the patient. This system was evaluated last fiscal year, and completed the irradiation test of colored egg white and pseudo-biological tissue . Consequently, this fiscal year progress was made in the research to prove the possibility of medical applications and to optimize the irradiation condition using a pseudo-biological tissue as an evaluation for making practical use, and the prototype of fundus camera delivery system was set up as well which brings to clinical tests much closer. 4.6.3 Trial and evaluation of trial product (1) Optimization of irradiation condition by high intensity system  The optimization of irradiation condition, wherein the irradiation test on pseudo-biological tissue is carried out, has been advanced. Figure 7 shows the irradiation area of pseudo-biological tissue by a simple-delivery system (spot diameter 6.8 µm). The coagulated diameter was 3.4 µm and the diameter of the coagulation mark (hereinafter referred to as heat denaturation range) was approximately 17.3 µm under the conditions with irradiation power of 47 mW, irradiation time 0.1 sec. Figure 8 shows the relationship of coagulation diameter and heat affected range with the irradiation output, based on these irradiation conditions. Further, Figure 9 shows the relationship of coagulation diameter and heat denaturation range with the irradiation time. The coagulated diameter did not change even when the irradiation output was raised above 47 mW, and the coagulation mark was also consistently around 17 µm--20 µm regardless of any increase in the irradiation power. The size of the heat denaturation area did not change considerably up to the irradiation time of 0.2 sec. However, it increased proportionately to the increase of irradiation time from 0.3 sec and up.  With these results, the heat coagulation is generated in the pseudo-biological tissue and the most suitable irradiation conditions are presumed to be the heat denaturation area should be small, close to irradiation power 47 mW and irradiation time 0.1 sec. The future plan is to verify the conditions in which the range of the thermal effect in the direction of depth is considered further, and the correlation with an actual body is considered. (2) Thermal simulation of photocoagulation  Thermal simulation of photocoagulation was carried out to further advance the optimization of irradiation condition. When the physical properties of the retina tissue are assumed to be same as water, and the initial temperature is the body temperature (36˚C), the irradiation output wherein the average value of maximum temperature and minimum temperature is the coagulation temperature of protein Power control unit / Laser focusing unit Infrared ray Visible ray Optical fiber Fiber laser Wavelength 波 長 Converter 変 Laser delivery system Figure 6 Photocoagulation System developed during last year 49 Figure 7 The irradiation area of pseudo-biological tissue Figure 8 The relationship of coagulation diameter with the irradiation output Figure 9 The relationship of coagulation diameter with the irradiation time  If the irradiation area becomes small, the necessary irradiation power also becomes small; however, the power density is not constant and increases suddenly, and as the irradiation diameter becomes small, it easily receives the effects of released heat from the peripheral part. Thus thermal simulation confirmed that the power density necessary when the spot diameter was reduced from 200µm to 10µm became almost 25 times large. The future plan is to actually irradiate a pseudo-biological tissue, and investigate comparison with these results. (3) Study for the feasibility of medical application of highluminance coagulation system  A coagulation method and investigation results obtained by the thermal simulation were proposed to Dr. Akira Obana, Director of the Seirei Hamamatsu General Hospital Ophthalmology Department (Adj. Professor of Photon Medical Research Center in Hamamatsu University School of Medicine), in which multiple photocoagulation spots, which are still being investigated, are irradiated at the same time using DOE (Diffractive Optical Element) as the application of a high-luminance system. This method obtains the temperature distribution appropriate for the coagulation by adjusting the spot irradiation position. Dr. Akira Obana commented about this proposal: In the future, this might become a means for less-invasive photocoagulation, indicating the effectiveness of a high-intensity system. (4) Prototype of fundus camera delivery system  Figure 11 shows the trial fundus camera delivery that was manufactured this time.  Herewith, in the laser introductory part optical system guided by the light with SMF, the laser light is combined with the optical axis of the camera with the dichroic mirror in the fundus camera, and can be focused on the fundus using the refracting powers of anterior ocular segment like corneas and crystalline lenses of patient. The result of evaluating the coagulated diameter by this system confirmed that the coagulation power met the target specification, and a necessary optical performance can be obtained as a high luminance coagulation system. The future plan is to aim for microsurgery applications at the level of blood vessels and photoreceptor cells, advancing the evaluation and the improvement of overall function including optical performance and operationality. 4.6.4 External announcement and patent  9 cases were reported in the Japan Society of Applied Physics, the Japan Society for Laser Surgery and Medicine only in the current year in the institute. As a result, parties in the laser, medical and various other fields were informed regarding the features and development situation of the orange fiber laser, and that Nidek Co., Ltd. is also working on the ophthalmology applications actively using fiber laser. One patent application was submitted, and one more application is being prepared. (approximately 80˚C) was analyzed by the Finite Element Method (FEM). The disc shape of radius 5 mm, thickness 2 mm were set as the computation model of fundus, to seek the irradiation power and power density necessary for the temperature distribution when the heat source of irradiation size is emerged at the central part of disk for 0.2 sec. Table 5 and Figure 10 show the calculation result of irradiation power and power density for each irradiation diameter obtained by this simulation. 50 the characteristic phenomenon of a high-luminance system that can make spot irradiation of µm order was taken as the concrete irradiation example in the minute area.0 16. and we want to contribute to development of a new coagulation device in Japan. However. recognition of orange fiber Figure 11 Prototype of fundus camera delivery system laser was raised by the announcement of a number of results concerning the orange fiber laser coagulation system of this development. In addition.06 1. 51 . the optimization of the irradiation condition has been progressed beyond simply seeking conditions in irradiation experiments and thermal simulations using a pseudo-biological tissue. the domestic market of 4 billion yen and overseas market of 29 billion yen is expected in the future. so there are hopes for its future development. fundus camera delivery. considering the thermal simulation.5 Summary for this fiscal year  In the trial and evaluation for this fiscal year.  The result of external evaluation showed the possibility of use for minimal invasive coagulation treatment in the future.73 4.2 6.27 0.53 3. But these problems will continue to be examined in future development. If the replacement with green color laser device advances.6.Founding New Types of Business Table 5 Irradiation power and power density for each irradiation diameter irradiation diameter (µm) φ10 φ30 φ50 φ100 φ200 irradiation area (µm2) 25π 225π 625π 2500π 10000π Irradiation power (mW) 1.0 10. a remaining issue is detailed comparison between these results and actual organisms.51 Average temperature (℃) 84 80 77 85 85 MAX (℃) 118 112 116 130 129 MIN (℃) 50 48 39 39 40 Figure 10 The relationship of irradiation power and power density with the irradiation area 4.0 power density (W/mm2) 12. etc. etc. continued research is necessary in microsurgery applications using laser iridotomy. However. device improvements.0 3. Study Groups 1.  The OITDA establishes Study Groups in order to grasp the new trends in optoelectronic technology through the exchange of the latest information on forefront technology in this sector and thereby contribute to both academia and industry. In FY2008, five groups, including the Optical Disk Study Group, Photonic Devices and Applications Study Group, Optical Materials and Application Technology Study Group, Advanced Photo-Excised Materials Processing Study Group and the Photonic NGN Technologies Study Group, have undertaken their activities in each of their technological areas with the participation of the members from industry, government and academia.  Since its inauguration in July 1983, the Optical Disk Study Group has offered a forum of discussion on technological development, standardization, and other subjects including reports on international conferences related to optical disks. In FY 2008, Dr. Junji Tominaga (Director of the AIST Center for Applied Near-field Optics Research) as Chief Secretary and 11 organizing members led the activities of the Group that involves 60 members. Six meetings were organized, as indicated in the table below. During the meetings, lectures were given on a variety of subjects including the most advanced technologies, not only in optical disks, but also the competing sectors of hard disks and flash memory. A total of 315 people attended the meetings where active discussions were held. Lecturer Theme Lecturer 1st Meeting (163) Exhibition Report / Media (May 16, 2008) Theoretical investigation of refractive index of phase- change films and Junji Tominaga amorphous structures on the basis of (AIST) ab-initio computer simulation Takashi Nakano Progress of Super-RENS (AIST) What is the smallest size of phase-change Keiji Tanaka marks? (Hokkaido Univ.) Design Strategies of Efficient Two-photon Jun Kawamata (Yamaguchi Univ.) Absorption Materials Bit Error Rate Based Evaluation of Hideharu Tajima Energy-Gap-Induced Super-Resolution (Sharp) (EG-SR) ROM Disc in Blu-ray Disc Optics Transition of sputtering target business for Shozo Komiyama (MITSUBISHI MATERIALS) optical disc 2nd Meeting (164) Fundamentals of Optical Discs -1st- / HDD, Flash memory (Jul. 25, 2008) Tsutomu Shimura Fundamentals of Holographic Recording (Univ. of Tokyo) Takashi Nakano Fundamentals of Near-Field Recording (AIST) Yoshimasa Kawata Fundamentals of Two-Photon Recording (Shizuoka Univ.) Keizo Mori NAND Flash Memory Technology Trend (Toshiba) Junji Ishikawa Future trends on storage media (Giga Stream) Introduction 2. Optical Disk Study Group 3rd Meeting (165) ISOM, E＊PCOS Report / Apprications (Sep. 26, 2008) Yukari Iimura Promotion of Digital Content Trading (MIC) What we can learn lessons from DVD in Koichi Ogawa Blu-ray Disc Business (Univ. of Tokyo) Ariyoshi Nakaoki ISOM/ODS 08/E＊PCOS Report (Sony) Toward Adoption of Optical Disks for Kunimaro Tanaka Preservation of Digitized Cultural Heritage (Teikyo Heisei Univ.) Ayumi Mitsumori Multi-layer 400 GB optical disk (Sharp) New Business Model by Converging Hiroshi Uchikoga Optical Disc and Internet (VISIONARE) 4th Meeting (166) Head / Device / Hologram (Nov. 14, 2008) Shuichi Ichiura Trend of optical pick-up for optical disk (SANYO Electric) Stable Rotation of Optical Disks over Tomoharu Mukasa 15000 rpm (Sony) Properties of New Fluorinated Holographic Kazuyuki Satoh Recording Material for Collinear (DAIKIN INDUSTRIES) Holography Collinear Hologram Memory with Optical Mitsuteru Inoue (TOYOHASHI Univ. of TECH) Phase-lock Method Holographic Data Storage Using Adaptive Tetsuhiko Muroi Optics (NHK) Mode Hopping Detection Technique for Masaki Tanaka External Cavity Laser Diodes (Sharp) 5th Meeting (167) Fundamentals of Optical Discs -2nd- / Analyses / Simulations (Jan. 23, 2009) Soft-Input Soft-Output Decoding of Toshiyuki Miyauchi PR-channels and 17PP code (Sony) Tracking Servo Technology for Optical Kiyoshi Ohishi Disk (Nagaoka Univ. of Tech) Structure analyses reveal indespensable features to rewritable phase-change Toshiyuki Matsunaga recording materials, amorphous stability (Panasonic) and high-speed phase change Near-Field Optical Disk System on a Kim Sunmin top-coated media with high refractive (Sony) index material 6th Meeting (168) Future Technology / Market Trends (Mar. 13, 2009) Ikuo Matsumoto Sudden change of Optical disk market and & Emiko Sakata future trend (Fujiwara-Rothchild) Ryoichi Imanaka A storage solution for medical (Panasonic Medical Solutions) Storing more efficiently with storage Masaaki Amazutsumi inovation (EMC JAPAN) Masahiro Birukawa Rewritable dual-layer recording for (Panasonic) near-field coupled SIL system Organoboron-based optical memory with Shizuo Fujita two-photon absorption recording and batch (Kyoto Univ.) readout processing Advance of highly functional ultrashort Norihiko Nishizawa pulse fiber laser (Osaka Univ.) 3.  The Group was established in 1986. In the history of its activities, the Group s name has changed from the OEIC Technology Study Group (1986 to 1992) to the OEIC and Optical Interconnection Technology Study Group (1993 to 2004) to the Photonic Devices and Applications Study 52 Photonic Devices and Applications Study Group Study Groups Group (2005 till today). It is one of the oldest groups within the OITDA with more than 20 years history since its inauguration. The objective of the Group is to discuss the status quo and future development and prospects of the optical interconnection technologies, optical devices in general and their related and applied technologies in addition to its original subject of OEIC technologies. Through the discussion and the exchange of information among the members from industry, government and academia, the Group aims at cultivating and promoting the abovementioned technologies in the optoelectronic industry. The Group is lead by Mr. Osamu Wada, Professor of Kobe University and 13 organizing members.  In FY2008, the Group organized six meetings including one workshop that was opened to the public (i.e. people other than members could participate in the meeting) as it has done every year, and active discussions and exchanges of information were conducted. With 80 members, the Group has the most members of all the OITDA s study groups. Also, the 17th Workshop held in FY2008 was attended by over 120 people including members and general participants, showing the strong interest in the Group by people in the industry. A poster session and informal discussion are held during the study group, which are well regarded by members each time as a valuable and useful forum enabling more in-depth discussions between speakers and members. Lecturer 1st Meeting Optical Fiber / Optical Waveguides (May.21,2008) Characteristics of HAF (Hall Assisted Shigeru Tomita Fiber) and its applications (NTT) Graded-Index Polymer Parallel Optical Takaaki Ishigure Waveguide enabling High-density and (Keio univ.) High-Speed Parallel Interconnections Ultra-Wide-Band Low Loss and High Shotaro Takenobu Reliability Polymer Optical Waveguides (Asahi Glass) 2nd Meeting Optical Interconnection (Jul.2,2008) Optical Interconnection Kohroh Kobayashi ‒Novel Information Transmission by (Tokyo Institute of Photonics‒ Technology) Junya Kobayashi Polymer optical waveguides (NTT) Wavelength-Division-Multiplexing Shogo Ura Optical-Interconnect System in Packaging (Kyoto Institute of Technology) 3rd Meeting Si Photonics / Nanophotonics (Oct.7,2008) Norio Okada REPORTⅠ (ECOC 2008) (Mitsubishi Electric) Hideaki Okayama REPORTⅡ (Group IV Photonics, 2008) (Oki Electric ) Recent progress and development on Si Toshihiko Baba Photonics (Yokohama national Univ.) Around development, manufacture, sales Shojiro Kawakami of photonic crystal chip and applied (Photonic Lattice,Inc.) instrument Lecture Theme 4th Meeting Workshop on Photonics changes our lifestyle (Nov.20,2008) Recent progress in 100-Gb/s large capacity Akihide Sano optical communication systems (NTT) Technology status and new era of optical Tetsu Tanaka interconnection for LSI (Tohoku univ.) Achievements of organic Shizuo Tokito electroluminescence display (NHK) ‒Recent progress and task, prospect‒ SHG Green Laser Light Source on LiNbO3 Hiroyuki Furuya (Panasonic) and Its Application to Laser Display Trends in Leading-edge LED Lighting Sumio Shimode Technologies and Their Application to (Panasonic Electric Works) Lighting Fixtures Salt-type technology Hikari-technology Naoki ikezawa ‒Hikari-technology will open new (Nomura Research Institute) exploration in all industries‒ Recent Developments in Quantum Cascade Masamichi Yamanishi (Hamamatsu Photonics) Lasers and Their Applications 5th Meeting Optical communication / Optical Sensing Technology and Applications (Jan.20,2009) Shinichiro Haruyama Visible Light Communication (Keio Univ.) Terahertz wave sensing devices for clinical Toshihiko Ouchi applications (Canon) Jun Ohta Photonic LSI Device Technologies for (Nara Institute of Science and Biomedical Applications Technology) 6th Meeting VCSEL / Optoelectronic packing technology (Mar.11,2009) VCSEL with Optical Outlet Rod for Osamu Mikami Optical Interconnection (Tokai univ.) Optical Packaging Technologies for Atsushi Suzuki Intracabinet Optical Interconnections (AIST) Alignment Free VCSEL Array Optical Tomoki Sekiguchi Module (Sumitomo Electric) 4.  The Group was established to promote active development of optical materials for industry application, offering researchers and engineers a forum for communication and exchange of information covering a broad range of areas, from optical crystal and optical materials to related devices and application technologies. The Group originated in 1989 when the Evaluation Committee of LN Crystal for OEIC was established. Thereafter, it was active on the main topics of the moment, as the LN Crystal Study Group, etc. The Group finally changed its name to the current Optical Materials and Application Technology Study Group in 1998.  The Group had 57 members in FY2008 and was led by Prof. Minakata, Chief Secretary, and 11 organizing members. Lectures delivered to the Group this year are indicated in the table below. In particular, the third meeting was held in Kyoto, inviting Professor Fayer (Stanford University) and Professor Noda (an authority on photonic crystals at Kyoto University). It was a big success, promoting close communication among the members who spent many hours in discussions and exchanges of information until late at night. 53 Optical Materials and Application Technology Study Group Lecturer 1st Meeting Communication Technology (Jun.20,2008) Shigeru Nakamura Report on OFC 2008 (NEC) Katsuhiko Miyamoto Report on CLEO 2008 (RIKEN) Visible Light Communication and Yoshinori Matsumoto Integrated CMOS Optical Receiver (Keio Univ.) Masayuki Izutsu Advanced LiNbO3 Light Modulators (Tokyo Inst.of Tech) Hybrid Technology of PLC-Free Space Shinji Mino Focusing Optics (NTT) Keiji Isamoto The Development of MEMS-VOA (santec) 2nd Meeting Materials & Thin films (Oct.3,2008) Organic Crystals Showing Photoresponsive Seiya Kobatake Shape Changes (Osaka City Univ.) Recent Progress in Monolithically Hiroshi Yasaka Integrated InP Photonic Devices (Tohoku Univ.) From Growth of NaI Crystal to It s Yasuo Baba Apprication for Scintillator (HORIBA) The Quartz Crystal Device which Support Kazuo Shimazaki (Nihon Dempa Kogyo) Comfortable Society 3rd Meeting Nonlinear optics & Photonic crystal (Nov.21,2008) Advances in Nonlinear Optics using Martin M. Fejer Microstructured Media (Stanford Univ.) Manipulation of Photons by Photonic Susumu Noda Crystals (Kyoto Univ.) Hiroshi Murata LiNbO3 Photonic Crystal Structure (Osaka Univ.) Wavelength Conversion using Takashi Kondo Semiconductor-based Waveguiding (The Univ. of Tokyo) Devices Katsuhiko Tokuda Microchip Green Laser using PPMgSLT (SHIMADZU) Kazuhisa Yamamoto Laser Display (Panasonic) Takunori Taira Report on EuroPhoton 08 (NINS) Masaki Asobe Report on ECOC 08 (NTT) Kazuhisa Yamamoto Report on CEATECH 08 (Panasonic) General Discussion New Development of Optical Material all attendees and Devices ‒Night Session with Speakers and Advisors‒ 4th Meeting Laser / Nonlinear optics technology (Mar.6,2009) Koji Matsubara Current Status of R&D on Photovoltaics (AIST) Possibility of Yb-doped Fiber Lasers ‒ASE control by Photonic Band Gap Ken-ichi Ueda Structure and Photo Darkenig / Photo (Univ. of Electro-Com) Bleaching‒ Development of Solid-State and Fiber Tomoyuki Wada Lasers for Industrial Applications (MegaOpto / RIKEN) Development of High Quality Lasers for Norikatsu Mio Interferometric Gravitational Wave Detectors (The Univ.of Tokyo) Planar-Waveguide Green Laser for Laser Yosuke Akino TV (Mitsubishi Electric) Takunori Taira Advanced Solid-State Photonics 2008 (NINS) Lecturer Theme 5.  High-power fiber lasers have seen remarkably wide use in recent years, with large success in the automotive industry, etc. There is also great interest in the physical properties of picosecond/femtosecond extremely short pulse lasers, but they are difficult to stabilize. These are also moving to the applications stage, as products are shipped targeting industrial uses. In order to introduce these new optical process technologies to the industry, it is necessary to integrate effectively multiple technologies, not only light sources and optical system technologies, but also physicochemical reactions, preceding and subsequent processes, control mechanisms, and measuring and analytical technologies. The integration of these technologies must be made in accordance with the requirements of the processed materials, their structures and the kinds or usages of the products. The objective of the Group is to give those people who own the relevant technologies an opportunity to meet each other and to discuss the development of effective optical processing technologies. In FY 2008, five meetings were held as indicated in the table below. Based on the talks, there were lively discussions on the various themes ranging from fundamentals of optical processing to recent examples of applications. A lab-tour of a venture support facility in Kyoto was organized for the 4th Study Group Meeting, and was welcomed by the members as a helpful means to understand technology development. Lecturer 1st Meeting Laser Processing from Basics to Recent Trends (Jul.10,2008) The fiber lasers for micro-processing Masaki Sawada applications (IPG Photonics Japan., Ltd.) Development of high-repetition rate, Takashige Omatsu high-power picosecond vanadate lasers (Chiba Univ.) Advanced light sources for next generation Hakaru Mizoguchi lithography (Gigaphoton Inc.) Current status and the application of Sigeki Okauchi high-power laser diode based on gallium (Nichia Corporation) nitride semiconductor Advances in photonic-crystal, surfaceSusumu Noda emitting lasers (Kyoto Univ.) Nobuaki Iehisa Brief introduction of high-speed & (Miyachi Corporation) precision laser welding system 2nd Meeting Basics and Peripheral Technologies for Future Photo-Excited Materials Processing (Aug.27,2008) Physics of laser-matter interaction for Hitoki Yoneda processing from room temperature to plasma (Univ. of Electro-Communications) Recent topics of laser micro and nano Koji Sugioka processing (RIKEN) Parallel femtosecond laser processing Yoshio Hayasaki using a spatial light modulator (Utsunomiya Univ.) Aspheric and diffractive optics for laser Keiji Fuse (Sumitomo Electric Hardmetal Corp.) processing Canon s action to galvanic scanner for Shinji Ueda further fast response and precision (Canon Inc.) enhancement Mitsuhiro Kudoh LD light source modules <RV-1000> (RICOH Optical Industries) Lecture Theme Advanced Photo-Excised Materials Processing Study Group 54 next generation optical fibers.) Advanced laser dicing technology for Naoki Uchiyama MEMS: The stealth dicing technology (Hamamatsu Photonics k.2008) Assembly technology for SiP and 3D LSI Chuichi Miyazaki of Renesas Technology (Renesas Technology Corp.) irradiation Novel nonlinear optical microscopy and its Kazuyoshi Itoh applications to bioimaging (Osaka Univ.2008) Masaaki Sakakura Mechanism and application of (Kyoto Univ.) Jun-ichi Fujikata LSI on-chip optical interconnect (Semiconductor Leading Edge Technologies. Inc.) Development of the solar control glass Motoshi Ono using laser induced diffraction grating (ASAHI GLASS CO. as the Group came to an end. A wide range of speakers gathered from the mass media. Tomonori Aoyama (Keio University) was the Chief Secretary.) Laboratory Tour Kyodai Katsura Venture Plaza 5th Meeting New Trend of Laser Macro-Processing (Feb.Ltd. the fourth meeting looked overseas at Asia s broadband situation. NGN in Future. infrastructure companies.12.) Takagimi Yanagitani Current and future status of ceramic laser (Konoshima Chemical Co.20. at which NGN Innovation was the theme in FY 2007.) Tatsuzo Yamasaki Various laser processing for electronics packaging (Coherent Japan.  The Photonic NGN technologies Study Group appears to have been extremely timely.) Panel Discussion Optical/wireless Integration and Technical All Lecturers problem 2nd Meeting Open forum Optical devices and their circumference technologies (Jul.. while in FY 2008 it was Initial Steps of NGN. optical interconnections. etc.17. Photonic NGN Technologies Study Group . we plan to continue discussions on the industry and technologies in the new era of continually developing photonic networks.2008) Next Generation Network and New Tomonori Aoyama Generation Network (Keio Univ. and service providers held many discussions on the current status and future outlook. in which Prof. LTD. The fifth meeting discussed the status and future outlook of the NGN era.) High power semiconductor lasers: from Tsuyoshi Fujimoto R&D to product (OPTOENERGY Inc. as photonic technologies and industries of the NGN era. Inc.) Akira Watanabe Laser direct writing of metal micro wirings (Tohoku Univ. the main meeting of the Group. The Group has 77 members (including organizers).Study Groups 3rd Meeting Laser-Processing Technology to Give a New Dimension to Upcoming Electronics Industries (Oct.) High power laser application in steel Naoya Hamada industry (Nippon Steel Corporation) Recent applications of laser Wayne Lewis micromachining in Europe (Beams. with talks on the local status heard directly through simultaneous translation.. The third meeting was followed by the open workshop held in November.  The start of NGN services by NTT East in March 2008 55 6. Lecturer 1st Meeting Open forum Optical/Wireless Integration (May. Ltd. and the second was photonic module technologies. as it was held over the two years in which NGN was commercialized as mentioned above.k. access networks.2008) Nobuhisa Nisikata Wireless policy at broadband era (MIC) The current status and perspectives of Atsushi Yoshioka WiMAX and Broadband Network (Alcatel･Lucent) Shozo Komaki Communication Network Infrastructures (Osaka Univ.) under Competition: Microwave Photonics Katsutoshi Tsukamoto (Osaka Univ. optical switches..) 4th Meeting Prospects of Laser Applications for Nanotechnology (Dec. The future outlook of these NGN technologies was also discussed among people in the industry together with people in government and academia.) Development of industrial femtosecond Tetsumi Sumiyoshi lasers and their applications (Cyber Laser Inc. working for development and promotion of industry in the optical communications field.13.) NGN from the view point of Inetenet Hisao Iizuka Buisiness (NEC biglobe) Panel Discussion All Lecturers NGN now.) Manabu Ayabe (Sumitomo Heavy Industries Topics of fiber laser machining Mechatronics. and Our NGN Lecture Theme  The Photonic NGN technologies Study Group collected information and shared opinions on technology trends and market trends in optical routers. Inc.Ltd) Laser-assisted direct joining of metal and Seiji Katayama plastics (Osaka Univ.) influenced the themes selected for the first through the fifth meetings.15.) In-situ egg grading with various light Tatsuo Nambu sources (NABEL Co..2009) Laser micro processing of semiconductors Koji Wakabayashi and dielectrics (TRUMPF Co.com.) femtosecond laser processing Fine tuning of trimming die for production Masahiro Tsukamoto of electronic components by pulsed laser (Osaka Univ. Also. Ltd.) Japanese NGN as telecommunications Toshiaki Matsumoto operator service (Nikkei BP) George Kimura NTT West Approach to NGN (NTT-West) A sustainable service provider network Tsuyoshi Kinoshita (Sisco systems) architecture Ryuji Enoki SaaS over NGN (salesforce.2008) Yasuo Shibata Advances in InP Mach-Zehnder Modulators (NTT) Masayoshi Tsuji 1µm-range high speed VCSELs (NEC) The Latest Trend of High-speed Optical Tadashi Ikeuchi Transceiver Module for Long Reach Transmission (Fujitsu) Panel Discussion All Lecturers Optical device for communication 3rd Meeting Workshop NGN that began to move ‒View in current state and the future‒ (Nov. and was managed by 19 organizing members. carriers.15. The first theme was wireless technologies. In FY 2009. 2009) BT21CN . global IP Yung Kim platform (BT Japan) Shoichi Hanatani FTTH‒Asian Progress (Hitachi) Packet Transport in All Optical Networks Vasile Radoaca ‒Technology and Applications (Alcatel･Lucent) Convergence Creates Values Yanfeng Ma ‒Huawei Optical Networking Overview‒ (Huawei) 5th Meeting Open forum Current state of photonic network and development in the future (Mar.real-time.3.4th Meeting Open forum Asian Trend of Optical broadband Network (Jan.2009) Hiroaki Harai New Generation Network (NICT) Kazuhiro Matsuda (NTT) Next Generation IX (Internet Exchange) Katsuyasu Toyama (Internet Multi field) 40G/100G High-speed transport Shinji Matsuoka technologies for optical transport networks (NTT) Achievements and Prospects of Kunimasa Saito Microstructured Optical Fibers (Hokkaido Univ.) Visitiing Tour: National Institute of Information and Communications Technology 56 .20. open.  Nine JIS drafted by OITDA were established or revised this fiscal year. OITDA s standardization efforts were initially directed to standardization of laser safety and optical transmission. we have been commissioned in a three year plan for new Standardization of mechanical reliability 1. Since then. Figure 1 shows the present organization of OITDA s standardization committees. The photovoltaic cell project requested by NEDO. and Table 2 lists OITDA standards and technical papers (OITDA-TPs). Standardization of comprehensive photovoltaic cell evaluation technology.Standardization  Standardization has been a major activity of OITDA since its establishment. The activities of standardization committees are reported below. standardization of optical memories. photovoltaic cells and modules was added to its activities. Figure 1 Organization Chart of Optoelectoronic Industry and Technology Standardization Committee (FY2008) 57 .  The Standardization General Committee was held in July 2009. and a symposium on standardization was held in February 2009. Today. Table 1 lists the JIS drafted by various standardization committees of OITDA and established so far. and committees were established to study the international standards such as ISO and IEC. Introduction evaluation method for SFP optical transmission modules and Standardization of testing methods of laser diodes for sensing applications in FY 2008 and we are aiming to establish international standards for each of these fields. OITDA s standardization activities cover a wide range of optoelectronic fields.  In addition to the standards certification development work Standardization of safety and reliability of optical components/modules for high quality optical transmission equipment for broadband optical networks and FTTH commissioned by the Ministry of Economy and Industry starting FY 2007. entered into the second year of R&D. 2005 Jan.20. May. 2008 Sep.20. Feb. Nov. 1998 revised. Dec.Part 2: Sectional JIS C 6870-2 specification Measuring methods of laser diode moduler for 6 JIS C 5945 fiber optic transmission 7 General rules of laser diode modules for optical JIS C 5946 fiber amplifier Indoor optical fiber cables . May. 1998 revised. Jan.25.2008 duplex calbes Optical fiber cables -. 2009 Sep.20.2001 Mar. 20.20.20. 20. 20. Mar. 1999 revised. Feb. 20. 20. May.Part 3:SFF JIS C 5952-3 MTRJ 20-pin transceivers Fibre optic active components and devices 15 Package and interface standards . 2006 Optical Devices (active) 18 Optical Connectors 20 F 17 Type connectors for optical fiber cables 21 F18 Type connectors for optical fiber cables 22 F19 Type connectors for optical fiber cables Optical Devices (passive) 1 JIS C 5986 JIS C 5987 JIS C 5988 Mar. Nov.25. 20. 1. 1999 revised. 20.Part JIS C 5952-6 6:ATMPON transceivers Fibre optic active components and devices 18 Package and interface standards . 2005 revised. 1. 2008 revised. 2005 revised.Family specification for multi-fiber indoor JIS C 6870-2-20 Jan. Jul.Family specification for simplex and JIS C 6870-2-10 Jan. Mar. 2001 revised.Part 2-20: Indoor cables 28 -. 20. Aug. 1997 revised.Table 1 JIS list in optoelectronics Standardization Committees Fiber distribution system Optical Fibers 1 Titles of standards JIS No. Feb. Nov. 20. 1997 revised.Part 3: Sectional 29 JIS C 6870-3 specification Test methods for structural parameters of 30 JIS C 6871 polarization-maintaining optical fibers 31 Optical Connectors Beat length measurement of polarizationJIS C 6872 maintaining optical fibers Nov.20. 1992 Mar.20. 2008 Sep. 1998 revised.20. 2001 revised. 20. 2010 revised. 2008 Sep. 20. 20. 1995 revised.Part 7:SFF LC JIS C 5952-7 10-pin transceivers Fibre optic active components and devices 19 Package and interface standards . 2006 Oct. 20.20. Dec.2009 revised. 2007 revised.20. 2005 Jan. 2008 revised. 2009 Nov. 1993 Jul. 2001 revised. Apr. Jan. Mar. Aug. 2001 revised. 20. 20. 1. 1988 revised.20. Nov. 20. 20. 1997 Sep. 20. 2005 revised. Jan. May. 2005 revised. 20.20. Dec. 20. 2008 58 . 2005 Mar. 20. Jul.20. 1998 revised. Aug.20. 20.20. 2005 revised. 20. May.Part 1:General JIS C 5952-1 and guidance Fibre optic active components and devices 13 Package and interface standards .20. 2006 Dec. Jan. 20.Part 8:SFF LC JIS C 5952-8 20-pin transceivers Fibre optic active components and devices 20 Package and interface standards .2006 Mar. 2006 revised. revised. 20. 1997 revised. 2008 Sep. 20. 20. 1. Aug.1999 Jan. Jan. 2005 revised. 2005 Nov. 1. Mar. 1997 revised. 20. 2005 revised. 1997 revised. 1999 revised.25. 20.20. 20. 2008 Sep. 2008 Sep. 20. 2005 Dec. 1992 Sep.2008 optical distribution cables Outdoor optical fiber cables . 20. 2005 revised. 2009 Mar. 20.Part 4:PN 1x9 JIS C 5952-4 plastic optical fibre transceivers Fibre optic active components and devices 16 Package and interface standards . Dec. 20. 2006 revised. 20. 20.20. 1997 revised. 20. May. 1. 2008 Sep. Apr.2008 Nov. Apr. 20.20. 20. 31.Part 2-10: Indoor 27 cables . May.20. Aug. 2006 revised. 20. 1991 Jun. 2008 4 F01 Type connectors for optical fiber cables 5 F02 Type connectors for optical fiber cables 6 F03 Type connectors for optical fiber cables 7 F04 Type connectors for optical fiber cables 8 F05 Type connectors for optical fiber cables 9 F06 Type connectors for optical fiber cables 10 F07 Type connectors for optical fiber cables 11 F08 Type connectors for optical fiber cables 12 F09 Type connectors for optical fiber cables 13 F10 Type connectors for optical fiber cables 14 F11 type connectors for optical fiber cables 15 F 12 Type connectors for optical fiber ribbons 16 F13 Type connectors for optical fiber ribbons 17 F14 Type connectors for optical fiber cables 18 F15 Type connectors for optical fiber cables 19 F16 Type connectors for optical fiber cables Sep. 20.2006 revised. 20. 2008 Optical fiber distribution system for customer TS C 0017 premises (Type II) JIS C 6820 1 General rules of optical fibers 2 3 4 5 6 General rules of passive devices for light beam JIS C 5860 transmission JIS C 5870 JIS C 5871 Test methods for mechanical characteristics of JIS C 6821 optical fibers Test methods for structural parameters of JIS C 6822 multimode optical fibers Measuring methods for attenuation of optical JIS C 6823 fibers Test methods for bandwidth of multimode optical JIS C 6824 fibers Test methods for structural parameters of singleJIS C 6825 mode optical fibers 2 General specifications of interference filters 3 Test methods for interference filter 4 Test methods of optical isolators for light beam JIS C 5873 transmission JIS C 5876-1 JIS C 5877-1 5 General specifications of retarder 6 General specifications of polarizer 7 8 General rules of passive devices for fiber optic JIS C 5900 transmission Test methods for passive devices for fiber optic JIS C 5901 transmission Test methods for chromatic dispersion of optical 7 JIS C 6827 fibers 8 Optical fiber cords 9 Jacketed optical fibers 10 Silica glass multimode optical fibers 12 Plastic cladding multimode optical fibers 13 Silica glass single-mode optical fiber 14 All plastic multimode optical fiber cords 15 All plastic multimode optical fibers 16 Fiber ribbons 17 Indoor optical fiber ribbon cables 18 JIS C 6830 JIS C 6831 JIS C 6832 JIS C 6834 JIS C 6835 JIS C 6836 JIS C 6837 JIS C 6838 JIS C 6839 General rules of optical branching devices (Non9 JIS C 5910 wavelength-selective branching devices) 10 General rules of wavelength switches 11 General rules of optical circulators 12 JIS C 5912 JIS C 5914 11 Multicomponent glass multimode optical fibers JIS C 6833 General rules of dispersion compensators for fiber JIS C 5916 optic transmission JIS C 5920 JIS C 5930 JIS C 5931 JIS C 5932 13 General rules of optical attenuators 14 General rules of optical switches 15 Test methods for optical switches 16 General rules of optical isolators 17 Test methods of optical isolators for fiber optic JIS C 5933 transmission General rules of lenses for fiber optic JIS C 5934 transmission Polarization crosstalk measurement of Optical JIS C 6840 fiber JIS C 6841 JIS C 6850 JIS C 6851 19 Optical fiber fusion splicing method 20 General rules of optical fiber cables 21 Optical fiber cable test procedures Measurement methods of lenses for fiber optic 19 JIS C 5935 transmission 1 General rules of laser diodes for fiber optic JIS C 5940 transmission Test methods for mechanical characteristics of 22 JIS C 6861 all plastic multimode optical fibers and cords Test methods for structural parameters of all 23 JIS C 6862 plastic multimode optical fibers 24 Test methods for attenuation of all plastic JIS C 6863 multimode optical fibers Measuring methods of laser diodes for fiber optic 2 JIS C 5941 transmission General rules of laser diodes used for recording 3 JIS C 5942 and playback 4 5 Measuring methods of laser diodes used for JIS C 5943 recording and playback General rules of laser diode modules for fiber JIS C 5944 optic transmission Measurement methods and test procedures 25 Differential mode delay of multimode optical JIS C 6864 fibers 26 Indoor optical fiber cables . Jan. 1998 revised. 2001 revised. 20. Mar. Apr. 20.20. 1998 revised. Jan.Part 5:SC 1x9 JIS C 5952-5 fibre optic modules Fibre optic active components and devices 17 Package and interface standards .2009. 20. 1998 revised. 2001 Measuring methods of laser diode modules for 8 JIS C 5947 optical fiber amplifier Laser modules used for telecommunication 9 JIS C 5948 Reliability assessment 10 11 General rules of light emitting diodes for fiber JIS C 5950 optic transmission Measuring methods of light emitting diods for JIS C 5951 fiber optic transmisson Fibre optic active components and devices 12 -Package and interface standards . 2006 Oct. 1995 revised. 2001 revised Mar. 2006 Mar.Part 2:SFF JIS C 5952-2 MTRJ 10-pin transceivers Fibre optic active components and devices 14 -Package and interface standards . 20. 20. 20. 1997 revised. 1. Establishment date reaffirmed. 20. Mar. 2006 Mar.20.2005 Mar. 20.Part 10:SFF JIS C 5952-10 MU duplex 20-pin transceivers General rules of connectors for optical fiber 1 JIS C 5962 cables Test methods of connectors for optical fiber 2 JIS C 5961 cables 3 General rules of connectors with optical fiber JIS C 5963 cables JIS C 5970 JIS C 5971 JIS C 5972 JIS C 5973 JIS C 5974 JIS C 5975 JIS C 5976 JIS C 5977 JIS C 5978 JIS C 5979 JIS C 5980 JIS C 5981 JIS C 5982 JIS C 5983 JIS C 5984 JIS C 5985 Sep. 1998 revised.25. Apr. Mar.20. Dec. 1999 revised. 20. 1990 Jan. 2008 Oct.2006 revised. 20. 1. May. Aug.2006 Mar. Aug.20.20. Oct. 1999 revised. 1999 revised. Jan.2005 revised. 1998 revised.2008 Mar.Part 9:SFF MU JIS C 5952-9 duplex 10-pin transceivers Fibre optic active components and devices 21 Package and interface standards . Mar. 1999 Sep.20.20. 20.20. 2001 revised.20. Aug. Dec. 2005 revised. Part 1: 3 JIS C 6122-1 Test methods for gain parameters 4 Optical fiber amplifiers . 1998 revised.20.Part 3: 2.20. 20.Part 12: Laser JIS C 5952-12 transmitters with a coaxial RF connector Fiber optic active components and devices 24 -Performance standards .20.20.20.Sep.20. 20.2004 Oct.2007 Apr.20. 1. 1998 7 Optical amplifiers .20.Pulse method using JIS C 6122-10-1 Mar.Part 1: General JIS C 5954-1 and guidance Fiber optic active components and devices . 1993 Apr.2006 Oct.Standardization Optical Devices (active) Fibre optic active components and devices 22 Package and interface standards .20. 1.1999 Mar.1994 Dec.2008 Mar.Sep. Feb.Test 29 and measurement procedures .20.Feb. 2008 Optical Measuring Instruments 5 6 Test methods of optical power meters for optical JIS C 6184 fiber Test methods reflectometer of optical time domain JIS C 6185 Oct.20.Part 2: JIS C 6122-2 Test methods for optical power parameters revised.Part 4: 1300 nm fiber JIS C 5953-4 optic transceivers for gigabit Ethernet application Sep.Safety of free space 4 optical communication systems used for JIS C 6804 transmission of information ＊ 1 Filters and radiation eye-protectors against laser JIS T 8143 JIS C 8910 JIS C 8910 JIS C 8911 Primary reference solar cells Primary reference solar cells (Amendment1) Secondary reference crystalline solar cells General rules of transmitting and receiving 33 JIS C 6110 modules for low speed fiber optic transmission 34 Measuring methods of transmitting and receiving JIS C 6111 modules for low speed fiber optic transmission 2 Secondary reference crystalline solar cells JIS C 8911 (Amendment1) Solar simulators for crystalline solar cells and JIS C 8912 modules Solar simulators for crystalline solar cells and JIS C 8912 modules (Amendment1) Measuring method of output power for crystalline JIS C 8913 solar cells Measuring method of output power for crystalline JIS C 8913 solar cells (Amendment1) Measuring method of output power for crystalline JIS C 8914 solar PV modules Measuring method of output power for crystalline JIS C 8914 solar PV modules (Amendment1) Measuring methods of spectral response for JIS C 8915 crystalline solar cells and modules 6 Measuring methods of spectral response for and modules JIS C 8915 crystalline solar cells (Amendment1) Temperature coefficient measuring methods of output current for crystalline solar cells and JIS C 8916 modules Temperature coefficient measuring methods of output current for crystalline solar cells and JIS C 8916 modules (Amendment1) Environmental and endurance test methods for JIS C 8917 crystalline solar PV modules Environmental and endurance test methods for JIS C 8917 crystalline solar PV modules (Amendment1) Crystalline solar PV modules Crystalline solar PV modules (Amendment1) JIS C 8918 JIS C 8918 General rules of transmitting and/or receiving 35 modules for middle and high speed fiber optic JIS C 6112 transmission Measuring methods of transmitting and/or 36 receiving modules for middle and high speed JIS C 6113 fiber optic transmission 37 General rules of optical modulator modules Measuring 38 modules method of optical modulator JIS C 6114-1 JIS C 6114-2 JIS C 6115-1 JIS C 6115-2 3 Nov.20.Sep.20. Nov.2009 Laser Safety End-face image analysis procedure for the JIS C 6828 calibration of optical fiber geometry test sets Calibration of fiber optic chromatic dispersion JIS C 6829 test sets JIS C 6801 JIS C 6802 1 Glossary of terms used in laser safety 2 Safety of laser products Oct. 1998 revised. 1. 2005 revised.20.Test methods . 20.Part 11:14-pin JIS C 5952-11 modulator-integrated laser diode transmitters Fibre optic active components and devices 23 Package interface standards .Part 2: ATM-PON JIS C 5954-2 transceivers 31 32 General rules of photodiodes for fiber optic JIS C 5990 transmission Measuring methods of photodiodes for fiber optic JIS C 5991 transmisson Oct. Aug. 2007 an optical switch and optical spectrum analyzer Optical amplifiers .2008 Aug.Part 3:Test JIS C 6122-3 methods for noise figure parameters revised.Feb.Part 4: Optical amplifires for JIS C 6123-4 multichannel applications Optical amplifiers -.20.Sep.2005 Sep .1998 Feb.20.2006 Jan. 2007 Sep.20. Jan.Test methods . 20. 1995 revised. 2005 Jan. 1. JIS C 6181 instruments and equipment for laser radiation Test methods of optical power meters for laser JIS C 6182 beam JIS C 6183 Jan. 20.Part57 1:Test methods for reflectance parameters.20. 1993 revised.Feb.Sep. 20.Performance specification 11 template .Reliability qualification for JIS C 6121-5-2 optical fiber amplifiers Optical fiber amplifiers .Sep. 1997 Solar Cells revised. 2005 revised.2004 Jan. 2005 Jan.20.2008 3 Safety of laser products -Safety of optical fibre JIS C 6803 communication systems Oct.20.1998 Outdoor measuring mehtod of output power for JIS C 8919 crystalline solar cells and modules 10 Outdoor measuring mehtod of output power for crystalline solar cells and modules JIS C 8919 (Amendment1) Measuring method of equivalent cell temperature 11 for crystalline solar cells by the open-circuit JIS C 8920 voltage Secondary reference amorphous solar cells JIS C 8931 12 Secondary reference amorphous solar cells JIS C 8931 (Amendment1) Secondary submodules refernce amorphous solar JIS C 8932 Optical amplifiers .20.20.Sep. 1998 revised. 1999 Jul.20. 20.20. 2005 revised. 1998 revised. 2008 Mar. 1997 revised. 2007 14 Aug. 2005 revised.Test 30 and measurement procedures .20.Test methods . 1.20.1997 Jan.20. 1991 Sep. 20.1998 Jan. 2005 Sep . 20. 20.20.20. 1988 revised.20. 20. 1998 revised.20. 1995 revised.20.Nov. 2005 Sep . 20.Performance specification 13 template . 1.Part 2: Optical fiber amplifiers for TS C 6123-2 analogue applications Optical amplifiers .Feb. 20.20.Part 10-1: 10 Multichannel parameters .1998 Mar.20.20.15. 1995 Aug.JIS C 6122-5-1 Optical spectrum analyzer test method 8 9 Optical fiber amplifiers .Test methods .2006 Aug. 2005 Sep . 2005 Sep .20.20. 2008 7 Mar.Part 6:650 nm 250 JIS C 5953-6 Mbit/s plastic optical fiber transceivers Fiber optic active components and devices .2006 Jan.2005 Sep.20.Feb.Test methods . 1997 revised. 20. 20.5Gbit/s JIS C 5953-3 modulator-integrated laser diode transmitters 26 Fiber optic active components and devices Performance standards . 2005 revised.20.Part 1: Optical fiber amplifiers for JIS C 6123-1 digital applications Optical amplifiers -.1998 Feb.Sep.Part 6: JIS C 6122-6 Test methods for pump leakage parameters Optical fiber amplifiers . 2005 revised.Part 5:ATM-PON JIS C 5953-5 transceivers with LD driver and CDR ICs Fiber optic active components and devices 28 Performance standards . 1992 15 4 Test methods of fiber-optic spectrum analyzer 59 . 1995 revised.Part 7: JIS C 6122-7 Test methods for out-of-band insertion loses 9 Feb.20. 20. 1. 1997 Sep. 1995 revised.2008 Fiber optic active components and devices 27 Performance standards .Feb.Sep.2006 Jan.Test methods.Test methods .1. 20.Test methods. Nov. 2007 Feb.Sep. 2005 Sep.20. 2005 8 Optical fiber amplifiers.20.2005 revised.Sep.20. 1998 revised. 1995 revised.20. 20. 2005 Jan.2001 Aug.20.2006 Jan.Sep.2001 4 39 General rules of pin-FET modules 40 Measuring methods of pin-FET modules Optical Amplifiers 5 1 Generic specification of optical fiber amplifiers JIS C 6121 Optical amplifires .2008 16 Mar.Sep. 1.Maximum permissible 14 optical power for damage-free and safe use of JIS TR C 0047 optical amplifiers Optical Measuring Instruments 1 Measuring methods for laser output power 2 3 JIS C 6180 Power and energy measuring detectors. 1991 Jan. 1. 20. Feb.2008 13 Secondary refernce amorphous solar submodules JIS C 8932 (Amendment1) Solar simulators for amorphous solar cells and JIS C 8933 modules Solar simulators for amorphous solar cells and JIS C 8933 modules (Amendment1) Measuring method of output power for JIS C 8934 amorphous solar cells Measuring method of output power for JIS C 8934 amorphous solar cells (Amendment1) Oct.2009 revised.20.Electrical spectrum analyzer JIS C 6122-3-2 method 6 Optical fiber amplifiers.20.20.2006 Feb.Sep. 1.Jan.20.Part 3-2:Noise 5 figure parameters . 1.Part 5-2: Qualification 2 specifications . Aug.2001 revised. 2005 revised.Performance specification 12 template -. 1998 revised.Part 1: General and JIS C 5953-1 guidance Fiber optic active components and devices 25 Performance standards .1999 Jul.1996 Safety of laser products -.20. 2007 Calibration of optical time-domain reflectometers JIS C 6185-2 (OTDR) JIS C 6186 JIS C 6187 JIS C 6188 JIS C 6189 JIS C 6190 JIS C 6191 JIS C 6192 8 Calibration of fiber optic power meters 9 Test methods of optical wavelengthmeters 10 Test methods of measuring optical attenuators 11 Test methods of optical return loss meters 12 Test methods for fiber optic test sources 13 Test methods of tunable light sources 14 Calibration of optical spectrum analyzers 15 Mar. 1. 2009 Mar.Read only disk 8 120 mm DVD Rewritable Disk (DVD-RAM) 9 Case for 120 mm DVD-RAM Disks JIS X 6241 JIS X 6242 JIS X 6243 JIS X 6244 Feb.1999 Aug. It decided to publicize the organization standards (OITDA standards) and complementary technical papers (TPs). 20. As a result of the WTOTBT Agreement.Capacity: 230 JIS X 6275 megabytes per cartridge Information technology .1997 Oct.20.Sep.6 Gbytes per cartridge Information technology . 1995 revised.Capacity: 640 JIS X 6277 Mbytes per cartridge Information technology . 2005 Nov. promoting. . in order to support international standardization.130 mm optical disk 18 cartridges for information interchange .Read only disk 7 80 mm DVD . 2009 Mar.20.1998 Crystalline silicon terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) 28 modules . 1995 revised.Design qualification and type approval Volume and file structure of CD-ROM for JIS X 0606 information interchange Information technology . Sep. 2009 Mar.2006 revised.Volume and file structure of write-once and rewritable media JIS X 0607 using non-sequential recording for information interchange Technical corrigendum 1 to Volume and file structure of write-once and rewritable media JIS X 0607 using non-sequential recording for information interchange Mar. 1991 Aug. 20. indicating the importance of reflecting newly developed Japanese technologies in international standards (e.20.7 Gbyte per side) and 80 mm (1. 20.Data interchange on 21 90 mm optical disk cartridges .20. 20. the committee focused its efforts to solve problems and make strategic proposals in connection with 60 2.20. 1. Sep.20.20.Design qualification and type JIS C 8990 approval 29 Optical Disks 1 Thin-film terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules JIS C 8991 .20.1 Administrative Advisory Subcommittee 2.130mm optical disk 22 cartridges for information interchange .1996 17 Measuring method of spectral response for amorphous solar cells amd modules JIS C 8936 (Amendment1) Temperature coefficient measuring methods of output voltage and output current for amorphous JIS C 8937 solar cells and modules Temperature coefficient measuring methods of output voltage and output current for amorphous JIS C 8937 solar cells and modules (Amendment1) Environmental and endurance test methods for JIS C 8938 amorphous solar cell modules Environmental and endurance test methods for JIS C 8938 amorphous solar cell modules (Amendment1) Amorphous solar PV modules Amorphous solar PV modules (Amendment1) JIS C 8939 JIS C 8939 Sep . identifies problems and examines improvements for efficient preparation of JIS drafts.2 Gbytes per cartridge 23 Data interchange on read-only 120 mm optical JIS X 6281 data disks (CD-ROM) Indoor measuring method of output power for 24 multi-junction solar cells and modules JIS C 8943 (Component reference cell method) 25 Measuring methods of spectral response for JIS C 8944 multi-junction solar cells Oct. however.20.20.20. 2007 Jan.Capacity: 1. 1995 revised.46 Gbytes 13 per side) and 120 mm (4. and updating the vision of standardization under the Standardization Technical Committee. 1998 Mar. Dynamic Module Subcommittee.2004 June. 1995 revised.JIS X 6246 RAM) Cases for 120 mm and 80 mm DVD-RAM 12 JIS X 6247 disks Information technology . for JIS X 6261 information interchange 19 20 Outdoor measuring method of output power for JIS C 8940 amorphous solar cells and modules 21 Outdoor measuring method of output power for amorphous solar cells and modules JIS C 8940 (Amendment1) 22 Secondary reference component cells 23 JIS C 8941 Solar simulator for multi-junction solar cells and JIS C 8942 modules 130 mm Rewritable optical disk cartridges for 15 JIS X 6271 information interchange 16 90 mm Rewritable and read only optical disk JIS X 6272 cartridges for information interchange Information technology -Data interchange on 130 17 mm optical disk cartridges .Jan. 20. 20.Mar. 1. and IntraBuilding Optical Wiring System Subcommittee.20. 1.Data interchange on 120 mm optical disk cartridges using phase JIS X 6292 change PD format . 2004 revised. This fiscal year. write-once.20. Each standardization committee prepares and proposes JIS drafts. 20. IEC standards).2004 Volume and file structure of read-only and write3 one compact disk media for information JIS X 0608 interchange 37 UDF Compliance Test Tool  In order to continually lead the activities for standardization of fiber optics.25. 2005 Nov.Capacity: 650 Mbytes per cartridge Volume and file structure of DVD read only TR X 0006 Disc TR X 0075 Jul.Sep.23 GB/side) and 120 mm (3.20. 2004 Jan.20. 20.1996 Information technology . 2005 Optical Disks Volume and file structure of high-density optical 4 disks using non-sequential recording for JIS X 0609 information interchange Volume and file structure of DVD read-only 5 JIS X 0610 Disc 6 120 mm DVD . 1.2005 Jan. 20.JIS C 8945 junction solar cells and modules 27 Outdoor measuring method of output power for JIS C 8946 multi-junction solar cells and modules Jul.2001 revised.Sep. 1.1.Capacity: JIS X 6274 2 Gbytes per cartridge Information technology . 1998 Mar. 2005 Sep .1998 Jul. 2005 Nov. 1991 Sep. and will promote publication to expedite standardization.1 Purpose and activities  For more efficient standardization (JIS). which is responsible for coordination and orientation of all fiber optics standardization activities. 1.Oct. 2009 June.1998 2 Jul. 2006 revised. 1.3 Gbytes per cartridge 25 Information technology .Data interchange on 90 mm overwritable and read only optical disk 24 JIS X 6291 cartridges using phase change . Being aware of the importance of this requirement.Capacity: JIS X 6276 2.20.g.20.46 11 Gbyte per side) DVD rewritable disk (DVD. 2005 Mar. 1992 Aug.95 GB) JIS X 6245 DVD-Recordable-Disk (DVD-R) revised.1998 Mar. the subcommittee implements standardization (JIS) strategies.1998 revised.Dec. 1998 Jan. 2.Solar Cells 16 Measuring method of output power for JIS C 8935 amorphous solar modules Measuring method of output power for JIS C 8935 amorphous solar modules (Amendment1) Measuring method of spectral response for JIS C 8936 amorphous solar cells amd modules Sep .Capacity: 1. the Fiber Optics Standardization Committee plays a role of planning.1997 Sep. 20.3 JIS X 6273 gigsbytes per cartridge Information technology . 1995 revised. Sep.7 Gbytes per side) DVD JIS X 6248 re-recordable disk (DVD-RW) 14 130 mm Optical disk cartridges.2005 Dec. 1.20. including the efforts to reflect domestic requirements in international standards.20. 20.20. 1.2005 Aug. 1.20.2001 26 Oct.80 mm (1. 2009 Mar. 2009 Mar. the committee formulated three subcommittees to undertake activities: Administrative Advisory Subcommittee. 1995 10 18 80 mm (1.130mm optical disk 20 cartridges for information interchange .Dec.Capacity JIS X 6278 : 5. there is strong demand for conformity between JIS and international standards. Fiber Optics Standardization Committee JIS and international standardization this fiscal year. 20. and promotes the publication of OITDA standards and technical papers (TPs) which have already started.20.Data interchange on 90 19 mm optical disk cartridges .1997 Temperature coefficient measuring methods of 26 output voltage and output current for multi.2004 120 mm (4. The committee also coordinates the issues in standardization.1.20. 1. Consequently.08.   Collect data of problematic cases of the past and make them available for inspection so that information on revisions by each standardization committees can shared.2 Activities of this fiscal year (1) Basic stance in standardization  The following policies were confirmed for continuation as basic policies for standardization strategy.1) 2000.40 Gb/s long distance large capacity systems in the core systems and ROADM (Reconfigurable Optical Add/ Drop Multiplexing) in metro systems. The indicated matters included a very wide range of matters such as problems in usage of terminology. (a) JIS standards are only established for high-priority IEC standards. and have OITDA hold workshops.Reliability qualification (IEC 62343-2) at the IEC s San Diego meeting in March 2008.05 6 2003. the secretariat of the subcommittee implemented the collection of all matters indicated until now. and this subcommittee is conducting activities as the corresponding JIS standardization organization for IEC dynamic module standardization.08. In conjunction with this trend. a questionnaire survey was conducted regarding such measures for the related standardization committees. Publishing date TP01/BW Optical fiber distribution system for detached houses (=TP. 2008 and it was decided to describe only the document number and conditions of Operational vibration and mechanical impact test (IEC 62343-5-3) for the reliability standards of optical components that make up a dynamic .1) communication application Investigation on operational vibration and TP05/SP・DM 8 mechanical impact test conditions for optical 2008 (Ed. (2) Examination related to enhancing completion of a JIS draft 61  Since it was determined that improving the quality of drafts and improving the degree of completion were the shortcut to improving the efficiency of creating JIS drafts and reducing the period up to public notification.10. However. which are optical subassemblies capable of dynamically controlling network conditions such as optical path connection status and optical dispersion characteristics.BW03) premises 2007 (Ed.   It is possible to assert copyrights if the OITDA standard comes first.08 2.27 2004. according to its level. but this is difficult after changes such as revisions. and such cases also require arranging copyright. for standardization committees. are being developed for commercialization. (b) The direction at the time of creating new IEC standards is from OITDA → IEC. or IEC standards not established as Japanese language standards. The major deliberation results in this fiscal year are given below. (c) JIS revisions and reviews will basically conform to the concepts of (a). one new OITDA standard was established and three new TPs were published.   Establish a lateral check system for terminology checks.28 3 Emulation System for Optical Disk 2001. etc. The created draft was put forward in the IEC s Kyoto meeting in October. 2.07.07. we have been informed that in case of IEC standards that have been established for JIS. TPs. These can be classified as OITDA standards. (1) Japan was placed in charge of documents for the Dynamic modules .   Usage license must be negotiated in order to set IEC standards unchanged as OITDA standards. Publishing date Polarization mode dispersion measurement using OITDA-PD01 polarization phase shift method 2004 (Ed.24 Title of Standards(TP) No.  In keeping with the above policies. (3) OITDA standards and technical papers  This fiscal year.1) TP02/BW Optical fiber distribution system for apartment (=TP-BW02) houses in FTTH 2007 (Ed. dynamic modules (DM).1.   Some JIS that have been abolished may be standardized as OITDA standards.1) optical components OITDA-DC01 2005 (Ed.1) 2003. and this subcommittee carried out a review.07. and their arrangement is progressing. etc.05 5 2003. and are not necessarily established if they are infrequently used or have little necessity in Japan.   Promote the participation in JIS drafting workshops conducted by the Japanese Standards Association. problems in formats. The proposed measures are given below. easily understood explanations. a total of 10 documents were published including four OITDA standards and six TPs.08. Build a database as early as possible.   Assign and develop professionals within OITDA for correcting the JIS drafts.26 Chromatic dispersion measurement using OITDA-PD02 2 polarization phase shift (PPS) method for passive 2006 (Ed.1) modules for telcom use 2004.Standardization Table 2 List of OITDA Standard and List of TP Standardization Committees Optical Passive Components Standardization Committee Optical Passive Components Standardization Committee Optical Disk Standardization Committee (Format Subcommittee) Standardization Committees Optical Passive Components Standardization Committee Optical Passive Components Standardization Committee Optical Disk Standardization Committee (Format Subcommittee) Optical Disk Standardization Committee (Format Subcommittee) Optical Disk Standardization Committee (Format Subcommittee) Optical Disk Standardization Committee (Format Subcommittee) 4 1 Title of Standards No.05 Technical paper of investigation of high-power TP04/SP・PD 7 reliability for passive optical components for optical 2008 (Ed.BW01) in FTTH 2007 (Ed.  Issues related to IEC standards and JIS copyrights must be resolved before putting the above policies into practice.27 2004. IEC is also conducting standardization activities for the TC 86/SC 86C/WG 5 Dynamic Module.1) TP03/BW Plastic optical fiber distribution system for customer (=TP.07.1) 2002.2 Activities of Dynamic Module Subcommittee  Optical communication networks have become increasingly flexible with progressive developments typified by 10 .1) modules for telcom use Investigation on operational vibration and TP06/SP・DM 9 mechanical impact test conditions for optical 2008 (Ed. the copyrights for an IEC standard will lapse at the time of abolition of the IEC standard.08. Response time measurement (IEC 62343-5-1) and corrections were made through a CDV circular and at the Kyoto meeting. varies depending on the contents of the services that the residents want to use or on whether the wiring work is conducted when constructing new buildings or for existing buildings. Posts and Telecommunications. housing constructors and designers) themselves need to understand the requirements of information wiring for the desired services and must maintain the wiring environment such as piping. the conditions of vibration impact test were incorporated in the Dynamic modules . (4) For the GDR test methods (IEC 62343-5-2). and these indicated matters were reflected in the draft document in this meeting.Test methods . Deliberations are scheduled for the next SC86C meeting to be held in San Diego.Reliability qualification (IEC 62343-2). the technical report of results of round robin tests of group delay ripple measurement for a tunable dispersion compensator was published as an OITDA technical paper and proposed along with the IEC s proposal document for measurement methods at the Kyoto Meeting. the number of optical FTTH users reached 13. and Japan was placed in charge and created a draft.3 Intra-building Optical Writing System Subcommittee  According to the Ministry of Public Management. (2) For SW/HW interface standards (IEC 62343-4-1).97 million (FTTH passed ADSL in June 2008).  The information wiring in residential complexes for getting various FTTH services such as internet.76 million and the number of ADSL subscribers exceeded 11. and dynamic module reliability standards were corrected. 2. the residents and housing providers (e. broadband subscribers reached 29.module.3. it was decided to present the results again in the next IEC meeting to be held in San Diego in March 2009. A revised version with indicated matters duly reflected was sent to IEC.g. the subcommittee conducted surveys on the latest technological trends of optical fiber distribution systems for buildings and the actual state of construction. The FDIS circular is currently awaited. (8) In case of operational vibration and mechanical impact evaluation technical report (IEC 62343-6-5). A draft with corrections made as per the indications of this meeting was circulated as the DTR and is scheduled to be published as a TR by the year 2010 at latest. (3) Japan was put in charge of Dynamic modules . The phase ripple measurement method was included in IEC 61300-3-38 at this meeting. Home Affairs. If measurement conditions of each item and terminology are clarified. The second edition is expected . a continuation DTR was circulated. the Intra-Building Optical Wiring Subcommittee is working on standardizations related to optical wiring systems that are used by residents or housing providers of detached homes and housing complexes for high-speed wideband data and video services. and prepared the revised draft. this subcommittee is scheduled to arrange the definitions of performance items and present them to IEC. As a result of this investigation. Since there was no comment from any country during the Kyoto Meeting. A draft of these contents was presented in the Kyoto Meeting (SC 86C/WG 5) together with operational vibration and mechanical impact test (IEC 62343-5-3). a technical report was published as an OITDA technical paper and presented to the Kyoto Meeting together with IEC s proposal document for measurement methods. The proposal to SC 86B/WG 4 is scheduled after deliberations at the next IEC meeting to be held in San Diego (SC 86B/WG 5). IP telephone and video. (7) In case of GDR round robin test results of TDC (IEC 62343-6-3). Therefore. an OITDA technical paper Group Delay Ripple Measurement Method for Tunable Dispersion Compensators was published. creation of a new standards document was decided to be unnecessary. At this meeting.76 million in September 2008. Consequently. In the future. etc.Dynamic gain tilt equalizer . but since major vendors were not present at the meeting. (10) A catalog investigation was carried out once again through the web for OCM/OPM market research.Software and hardware interface of dynamic modules (IEC 623436-2) was drafted and NP proposal was set forward.1 Revision of OITDA technical papers (First Edition)  Based on the three technical papers released on the OITDA web site in July 2007. the evaluations and simulation results related to vibration impact test during operation were summarized and published as OITDA technical paper Investigation on 62 operational vibration and mechanical impact test conditions for optical modules for telecom use. (6) A technical report concerning Technical reports . it will be advantageous to both the manufacturers as well as users. a questionnaire survey concerning a tunable dispersion compensator interface was conducted for both the provider (vendor) as well as the user. The contents were drafted into a document as a Technical Report of GDR test method in the Kyoto Meeting (SC 86B/WG 5). 2. The results of this questionnaire were presented in the Kyoto meeting and it was reconfirmed that the tunable dispersion compensator is appropriate as an examination subject. (5) For Operational vibration and mechanical impact test (IEC 62343-5-3). it was found that there is no uniformity in the performance items and terminology between the manufacturers. It is currently awaiting an NP circular. A list of terminology definitions specifying performance was obtained from domestic manufacturers. etc. (9) Japan was put in charge of Dynamic module FMEA (Failure Model Effect Analysis) (IEC 62343-6-6) and presented its technical report in the Kyoto Meeting. in this fiscal year. 2.2 JIS Technical Specification (TS) JIS/TS C 0017 “Optical fiber distribution system for customer premises”  An application was made for extending the JIS/TS C 0017 (expiration date: January 2009) and the expiration date was extended till March 19. Most optical line installations are in existing homes. the polarization mode dispersion has come under close scrutiny as a limiting factor for transmission range and transmission speed. Although the Society is currently collecting information from all concerned parties. 2012.Standardization to be published early in the next fiscal year. Moreover. Advanced Info-Communication Promotion 63 Community  Last autumn. (4) Information and Telecommunication Engineering Association (ITEA)  Optical Communication Construction Skills Competition sponsored by ITEA was held at Pacifico Yokohama in July last year.Generic cabling for customer premises) was approved and scheduled for issue during 2009.  JIS/TS C 0017 (Optical fiber distribution system for customer premises) is The only technical document in which all optical wirings within a building are summarized and used as reference document by each standardization group of the committee. The activity of this community is closely related to the subcommittee s areas of interest. (3) Technical paper Plastic optical fiber distribution system for customer premises : The composition was matched to the above 2 and the contents were also enhanced. besides establishing JIS corresponding to new international standards.  Investigative research was carried out continuously by the Optical Fiber Standardization Committee from FY 1981. etc. etc.3. test methods. Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA)  JIS draft of ISO 14763-3 Testing of optical fiber cabling was created. concerning general rules (common items). Technical documents and status of the activities of the subcommittee were also presented. devices. (3) NPO. etc. The feature of this competition was the optical line opening and construction game held only for women. 2. etc. 3.Measurement methods and test procedures . Preparation of new JIS drafts for Optical fibres . The new JIS by which three test methods 3. From then until the end of 2008. wiring configuration examples including video systems and information related to latest equipment instances. (5) ISO/IEC JTC1 SC25 WG3  The final draft (with channel regulations for up to 1 GHz) of Premises information wiring system (ISO/IEC 11801: Information technology. viability and reliability of optical fibers and related components. as it is very relevant. (2) Technical paper Optical fiber distribution system for apartment houses in FTTH : Adds performance standards related to optical loss and return loss. 2009). individual optical fibers standards. etc. and the types and features of the indoor optical wiring methods and the new wiring products used in these methods. and they have been especially enhanced in the second edition. the publication time has not been decided. and in case of high speeds and long distance transmission. Standardization of Optical Fibers . in which residents are strongly interested. a total of 30 such JIS have been established. The subcommittee is also paying attention. timely standardization activities were carried out in connection with the optical industry to move forward with conforming the document system of IEC. Women engineers received favorable review. mostly for optical fiber technology consisting of silica glass and multicomponent glass.1 Examinations Related to Standardization of Optical Fibers  In recent years the communication transmission speed using optical fibers has reached high speeds of 40 Gbps. (2) NPO Optical Fiber Fukyu Suishin Society  The Society is scheduled to prepare and publish a guidebook of advanced information cabling facilities. Therefore.. Information and Communication Engineers (March 6. to prepare domestic standards for optical fibers with the aim of securing compatibility.  Result of last year s questionnaire survey (Present and Future Subjects on Optical Wiring System in Building and Home) was reported by the Technical Committee on Optical Fiber Technologies of The Institute of Electronics.3 Information and topics on other standardization organizations (1) Technical Standardization Committee on Information Technology Generic Cabling System. 14 optical fiber related JIS were established for the first time in FY 1988. latest service instances.3. Other changes are given below. it is necessary to complete the work of reorganizing the standards documentation system of IEC in relation to the international standards. Polarization mode dispersion is a phenomenon that generates propagation time difference between 2 cross polarization mode factors in the optical fibers due to slightly elliptical core of the optical fiber or anisotropic stress acting on the optical fiber. the Community sponsored the Information Network Wiring skill contest at the domestic Skill Olympics. This guidebook is for standardization of optical cabling facilities according to the applications. and following this match the JIS documentation system with IEC. (1) Technical paper Optical fiber distribution system for detached houses in FTTH : Adds descriptions of methods of laying optical lines. etc.Polarization mode dispersion (IEC 60793-1-1: 2002 and IEC 60793-1-48: 2007 ) was started with these conditions in the background. Therefore. Four years of activities of this organization led to the finalization of a new JIS document organization and a rough determination of the way forward. Three types of optical fiber strands were added in this revised draft. methods of assuring characteristics of multi-fiber and long-term/short term loading definitions. [2] Silica glass single mode low OH and bending loss insensitive optical fiber 9/125 and [3] Silica glass single mode bending loss insensitive type optical fiber 6. Whether to delete or continue silica glass single mode dispersion flat optical fiber 7/125 that is currently included in the JIS will be decided after examining the current distribution status in the industry. Under such conditions.(fixed analyzer measurement method. Consequently.  Based on the WTO/TBT agreement.5/125.1 Survey of Standardization Trends and Consideration of JIS Drafts  The main target of the working groups of the Optical Connectors Standardization Committee since FY 2004 has been to make systems that conform completely to IEC. Preparation of a revised JIS draft was also started for JIS C 6835 Silica glass singlemode optical fiber in order to conform with the revisions in the IEC international standards (IEC60793-2-50: 2008).   Investigations and preparations of JIS draft    Investigations for standardization of performance standards    Standardization of optical compatibility    − Preparation of draft for Optical interface standard single mode non-angled physically contacting fibers 4.  With the steady spread of FTTH service in Japan. was judged to comparatively high from the viewpoint of current popularization of FTTH. optical interface standard tests and measurement methods. lateral pressure test. in the future it will be necessary to actively promote standardization as JIS or technological investigations of various next generation optical connectors in view of the technical trends. The rate of subscriber increase continues to be prominent in the world. and international standards publication procedures (FDIS) have been started and these revised contents are also scheduled to be reflected. the translation into English of JIS standards documents related to JIS C 6871 Test methods for structural parameters of polarization-maintaining optical fibers and JIS C 6872 Beat length measurement of polarization64 maintaining optical fibers was completed in this fiscal year for submitting to IEC. temperature test. However. have been completed. Although revisions are being put forward currently for corresponding IEC standards. deliberations on test conditions and errors in measurement of tensile test. Standardization of Optical Connectors . working groups were organized for each technical field similar to the working groups prior to FY 2003. etc. and interferometry method) are brought together was scheduled in this examination. it has become necessary to achieve conformity between JIS and the corresponding IEC standards because Japan has been a world leader in the development of optical connectors and many IEC standards are based on JIS. 3.).2 Examinations Related to Standardization of Optical Fiber Cables  In the standardization related to optical fiber cables. Preparation of JIS draft was pursued with priority on conformance of the above three with the IEC international standards. the committee has carried forward the work of reviewing the JIS standards document structure and conforming the JIS standards to the IEC standards. and as such. etc. there has been a marked shift in the trend of communication organizations themselves towards a trend where the optical components used in communication systems are being manufactured by many manufacturers and individual users are using electronic components for direct utilization. and investigated and examined draft proposals for the following items. and these working groups carried out continuous detailed deliberations on individual standards. And since the preparation of these scheduled standards was completed (report is due). interface standard.5/125. the necessity of standardization of three optical fiber cables ([1] simplex and duplex indoor optical fiber cables for use in premises cabling (corresponding to IEC 60794-2-11). IEC international standardization is scheduled for the future in cooperation with the concerned parties of IEC SC 86A. 3. as product standard group for indoor optical fibers. In addition to the conformation of individual standards. and the working groups have been organized and have deliberated for each IEC document organization (general principles / general rules.3 Examinations Related to Standardization of Polarizationmaintaining Optical Fiber  Although Japan has independently proceeded with standardization of polarization-maintaining optical fibers until now. the total number of subscribers exceeded 13 million by end of June 2008. there are apparent differences between the formulas of JIS and IEC standards. 4. standardization is a key for the dissemination of optical connectors because of application components. [2] multi-fiber indoor optical distribution cables for use in premises cabling (corresponding to IEC 60794-2-21) and [3] optical fiber ribbon cable for use in premises cabling (corresponding to IEC 60794-2-31). crafting of JIS draft for Outdoor duct / directly buried optical fiber cable (corresponding to IEC 60794-3-10) and Self-supporting aerial optical fiber cables (corresponding to IEC 60794-320) as product standard group of outdoor optical fibers was started from this fiscal year. [1] Silica glass single mode wideband non-zero dispersion-shifted optical fiber 8. performance standard. stokes evaluation method. 2 WG 2: Investigation of Standardization of Tests and Measurement Methods  JIS documentation of IEC 61300 series that specifies the tests and measurement methods of optical passive components including optical connectors was carried out in cooperation with the Optical Connector Standardization Committee and IEC 61300-2-22 (Tests . 2-48 (Tests .2 Liaison Activities  OITDA has maintained liaison relations with the following committees to carry out deliberations. 2-47 (Tests .Wavelength dependence of attenuation and return loss of single mode components). and brought forward the draft of new general specifications of polarizer and retarder and revised draft of general specifications of interference filter for JIS deliberations.5 mm and 1. conduct investigations and studies on tests and measurement methods of optical passive components as well as JIS performance standards. 3-3 (Examinations and measurements . prepare draft revisions for existing JIS standards.   IEC/TC 86/SC 86B 65   Optical Passive Components Standardization Committee   Standardization of safety and reliability of optical components/ modules for high quality optical transmission equipment for broadband optical networks and FTTH Follow-up Committee (JSA) 5. were collected and the support of the domestic committee was provided so that these corrections and additions are reflected in the Optical Passive Components Standardization Committee .Mode transfer function measurement for fibre optic sources) that are under deliberation in IEC were examined. single mode fiber (JIS version of IEC 61755-3-1)    − Preparation of draft for Optical interface.25 mm diameter cylindrical full zirconia PC ferrule.Change of temperature). Contents specified in 61300-2-12 (Tests . 2-46 (Tests .25 mm diameter cylindrical full zirconia ferrules for 8 degrees angled-PC single mode fibers (JIS version of IEC 61755-3-2)    Investigations for standardization of individual standards    − Investigations for revised draft proposal of individual standards of F04 type optical fiber connectors (SC)    − Investigation for revised draft proposal of individual standards of F12 type multi-core optical fiber connectors (MT)    Standardization of mechanical interfaces    − Preparation of draft for mechanical interface standard of SC connectors (JIS version of IEC 61754-4)    − Preparation of draft for mechanical interface standard of MT connectors (JIS version of IEC 61754-5)    Standardization of test and measurement procedures    − Review of IEC-JIS association list    − Investigations for draft for grinding angle of ferrule for multi-core optical connectors and optical fiber position measurement (corresponding to IEC 613003-30)    − Investigations for preliminary draft for repeated mating test (JIS corresponding to IEC 61300-2-2)    − Investigations for a draft for measuring the eccentricity of the apex of the edge of the spherical grinding ferrule (JIS corresponding to IEC 613003-15)    − Investigations for draft for measuring the accuracy of the key location of the optical connector having polarization-maintaining optical fibers (JIS corresponding to IEC 61300-3-24)    Investigations for standardization of external examination of receptacle edge    Standardization of optical transceiver modules wiggle test methods    Survey and research of standardization    − Confirmation of compatibility of 12 core MPO connectors (Grade B) 4. 5. the committee moved ahead with the work of improving the percentage of completion of the committee draft on test methods for interference filter and polarizer.5 mm and 1. 2-21 (Tests .Active monitoring of changes in attenuation and return loss).  The committee set up four working groups (WGs) to standardize new optical passive components.Temperaturehumidity cycling). cyclic). and investigate international standardization trends. 3-9 (Examinations and measurements . 3-2 (Examination and measurements Polarization dependent loss in a single-mode fibre optic device). 3-7 (Examinations and measurements . 2. 2. 3-2 (Examination and measurements Polarization dependent loss in a single-mode fibre optic device) were translated to advance the JIS draft preparation work.Composite temperature-humidity cyclic test). and comments related to corrections and additions.Standardization (JIS version of IEC 61755-2-1)    − Preparation of draft for Optical interface standard single mode angled physically contacting fibers (JIS version of IEC 61755-2-2)    − Preparation of draft for Optical interface.Damp heat. 5.Thermal shocks).Thermal shocks). etc.Impact). 2-47 (Tests .Far-end crosstalk).1 WG 1: Investigation of Standardization of Optical Elements  The committee completed the draft in FY 2007. Out of the three optical elements corresponding to the tests and measurement methods. 3-43 (Examinations and measurements . 2 Trends of standardization at ISO (TC 172/SC 9/WG 7)  ISO/TC 172/SC 9/WG 7 has undertaken the standardization of optical passive components related to lasers. 1 document for general rules and specifications and 6 documents for performance standards were queued at the proposal stage for deliberations (Working Draft).2 High power evaluation of optical passive components (National research & development for international standardization)  As a result of standards authentication work Standardization of safety and reliability of optical components/ modules for high quality optical transmission equipment for broadband optical networks and FTTH started by the Ministry of Economy. which are also highly needed in Japan. ways of moving forward with standardization of testing methods related to high-power were proposed to IEC.5. and as of February 2009. optical filters. As of February 2009. wavelength switches. optical branching devices. etc. 5. for the domestic IEC committee on the draft of general rules of optical power control components. it is also important to reflect the results of standardization activities carried out in Japan in IEC deliberations. standardization will be expedited with the aim of replacing the tests and measurement methods specified by the already established JIS C 5901 (Test methods of passive devices for fibre optic transmission) and JIS C 5961 (Test methods of connectors for optical fiber cables) with tests and measurement methods corresponding to the IEC 61300 series as soon as possible in order to minimize the confusion of users.5 Trends of Standardization in International Standardization 5. optical switches. this WG circulated 18 documents including maintenance documents (6 documents for general rules and specifications and 12 documents for performance standards). optical circulators. the discussion in the current fiscal year were centered on the performance standards and on the maintenance of general rules issued in fiscal year 2000-2001.  Standardization of methods for measuring the damage threshold values of optical passive components due to high power and testing methods related to high power is also very important.4. As such. 5. will be promoted based on the performance standards already published by IEC.3 WG 3: Investigation of Individual and Performance Standards  The committee draft related to JIS individual standards of single mode optical fiber pigtail type fixed optical attenuator and optical circulator corresponding to the performance standards of optical passive components of IEC was moved forward to the JIS deliberation stage. it had circulated 8 deliberation documents related to measurement methods of optical passive components.deliberations of IEC. is scheduled to be put forward for JIS deliberations after enhancing the level of completeness of the draft.1 JIS standardization and support and comments related to IEC general rules deliberations  In case of general rules and specifications of devices. 5. but there was only one document under deliberation by the end of FY 2008 and except for the review of WD. optical isolators. there has been no progress since the NP was passed in December 2006. etc. WDM devices. and held meetings in Prague (Czechoslovakia) in April 2008 and in Kyoto in October of the current fiscal year. WG6 (optical connecting devices) and WG7 (optical passive components). 5. etc. the Investigations concerning the reliability of high-power of optical passive components for communication was put together as a technical document by OITDA. OADM and optical filters that are being prepared by the IEC. 5. Moreover. the WG7 conference was discontinued at the SC 9 Berlin Meeting in June 2008. Preparation of JIS individual standard drafts for single mode optical fiber pigtail type optical isolator.  WG4 deliberated on the 61300 series (61300-2 series specifies the tests and 61300-3 specifies the measurement methods). C/L band WDM device and 980/1550 nm WWDM device was started. Trade and Industry in FY 2005.4. 66  Although WG7 discusses the general rules and performance standards. required support was given to the domestic committee for crafting the drafts for various performance standards of 1x2/2x2 optical switches. Also. Moreover. dispersion compensators. 5. At the same time. the . the committee has prepared the JIS general specifications of WDM devices and has gathered comments. As such. General Specifications and Reliability Related Standardization 5. the preparation of drafts for individual JIS standards of optical components such as optical isolators and WDM devices.1 Trends of deliberations at IEC  IEC/TC 86/SC 86B promotes the standardization of optical connectors and optical passive components.  Hereafter. that are currently under deliberation or being formulated in IEC.4 WG 4: Investigation of General Rules. and released on the web.6 Future Tasks  In the days ahead. the committee draft created regarding the test methods for optical elements such as interference filter (revision) and polarizer. SC 86B is made up of three WGs: WG4 (tests and measurement methods).  In addition to the preparation of JIS drafts.  JIS standardization of the tests and measurement methods of the IEC 61300 series expedited in cooperation with the Optical Connector Standardization Committee will be continued.5. it will be necessary to carry out further deeper investigations on the basis of these results and prepare a standardization draft suitable for the standardization needs of the market. [2] Conducting surveys of international standardization trends of optical active components by IEC/SC 86C/WG 1. The progression of the survey and research by the Optical Active Components Standardization Committee and the outline of the results obtained in FY 2008 are given below.  ii) Semiconductor optical amplifiers: Parts with different testing and measurement methods were clarified based on the standards of optical fiber amplifiers.  The JIS for optical active components has been started based on the survey and research activities conducted by OITDA since FY 1981. Standardization of Optical Active Devices  i) Tunable lasers for DWDM: Investigation drafts were prepared for General rules of tunable laser modules for DWDM transmission based on the specifications of optical and electric characteristics that have been strongly demanded in questionnaires about standardization of performance standards and testing and measurement methods. Under these circumstances. and a policy to expedite the investigations in cooperation with Optical Amplifier Standardization Committee was adopted. [2] Advancement of the industry to an even higher level to successfully compete worldwide in the area of its technology and [3] Utilization of the technology more efficiently. (4) At the time of JIS deliberations on the final draft prepared in FY 2007. 6. and those are mainly through the preparation of JIS drafts for a series of active components for optical transmission. etc. In the future. standardization items based on the results of follow-up questionnaire surveys concerning the standardization needs of FY 2007 were determined in FY 2008. the following were executed continuously with the aim of standardizing the JIS in line with the international standardization trends: [1] Watching whether the revision of IEC documents related to conformance of testing temperatures and environment categories of active components follow our way of thinking.  v) Semiconductor lasers for excitation of optical amplifiers (including those for fiber lasers): Investigations were carried out for standardization of testing and measurement methods and reliability testing methods with reference to current JIS. will be required. and 16 JIS were standardized. various optical active devices are being developed and used widely in consumer products such as audio and visual appliances as well as in key industrial components such as optical transmission systems. reviews and corrections were made as needed and 16 standards were added in FY 2008 and as of now 40 kinds of JIS have been enacted or revised. it was determined while carrying out investigations for standardization of testing and measurement methods.  iv) Optical transreceivers for GPON/GEPON-OLT/ONU: Extensive surveys were conducted to study the possibility of numeric specifications for performance standards of optical transceivers for GPON and GEPON.Standardization committee will continue to collaborate with the Japanese National Committee of IEC to make proposals and present comments to IEC.Reliability assessment. and for preparing two types of IEC deliberation documents. One of the results was the establishment of IEC 61751-2 and the other was that IEC 61751-3 is currently under discussion.1 Outline of Deliberations  Almost all the standards that have been currently standardized by IEC following the examinations up to FY 2007 have been standardized for JIS. which continuous surveys will be needed to enable standardization at the appropriate time. (1) Investigations were carried out for determining the items that need to be standardized in accordance with the new standardization needs of optical active components and for preparing a rough JIS draft and the following results were obtained. high-speed internet or high speed optical subscriber systems. it also became clear during review of existing related standards JIS C 6112 and 6113 that there are problems in investigations related to duplication of standards on the system side. Thereafter.  As optoelectronic technology advances. WG 3. WG 4 and IEC/SC 47E. promotion of standardization of optical active components is a must for [1] Reducing the equipment cost. there was a follow-up on the reinforcement of expressions and refinement of drawings. and this draft was brought up for discussion. 67 6. (2) With regards to the revision of JIS C 5942 and 5943. Moreover. was prepared for existing JIS standards related to laser diodes for recording and playback. (3) Cooperation was given to the IEC for reflecting the committee s opinions in the revised IEC standards (IEC 61751) concerning Laser modules used for telecommunications . Moreover. and . a revised draft. Moreover. that included blue laser diodes for optical disks. After FY 2009. unclear points in the IEC standards text were also clarified during this process. standardization of new optical modules for transmission and photoelectronic integrated devices corresponding to wavelength division multiplexing transmission systems. and item lists and numeric value lists were prepared. and drafts were prepared for reliability testing methods for which there is strong demand.  iii) E/O and O/E devices for optical inter-connection: Taking into consideration the trends in standardization of related systems and the level of maturity of the technology. Accordingly. Timely review is desired. the committee needs to carry out timely activities for establishment of JIS in conformity with international standards. Meanwhile. and the Standards Coordination Subcommittee was held in February 2009.0)   JIS C 6122-3 Optical amplifiers .General information . These JIS drafts related to new optical modules for transmission and optoelectronic integrated devices were enacted as JIS in September and October 2008. and concrete specifications of these items were expedited in FY 2008. so it will be necessary to conduct questionnaire surveys again at the appropriate time in order to steadily enhance the contents. the committee should perform activities so that international standardization and JIS will proceed in phase with each other to swiftly establish JIS conforming to the international standards. (2) Understanding the trends of international standardization. draft standards for small optical transreceivers for the latest super high-speed optical transmission and surface emitting lasers were proposed and deliberated in IEC. WG 3.0)   JIS C 6122-1-2 Optical amplifiers .   JIS C 6122-11-1 Optical amplifiers .0. and preparing proposals via the Japanese bodies on a timely basis. As a result. Trade and Industry.2. same Pub. and information was exchanged to correspond to the international standardization trends at once. the results were scrutinized closely in FY 2007. and presented these drafts for discussions. edition was translated and established as JIS) 7.Test methods Part 1-2: Power parameters and gain parameters Electric spectrum analyzer method (IEC 61290-1-2 Ed.2. Investigations were carried out regarding the reliability assessment methods of modules having a mixture of optical active components and passive components.Generic specification (IEC 61291-1 Ed.  Since the early 1990s. and March 2009. (5) Continuous surveys were conducted by IEC/SC 86C/ WG 1.Test methodsPart 1-1: Power parameters and gain parameters Optical spectrum analyzer method (IEC 61290-1-1 Ed.Part 3-1: Noise figure parameters .Test methods . Because the technology has advanced significantly since then. questionnaire surveys related to standardization needs were conducted in FY 2006.Part 5: Polarization mode dispersion parameter (IEC/TR 61292-5 Ed.2.2)   JIS C 6121 Optical amplifiers .2 Future Tasks and Activity Plan  The Optical Active Device Committee completed JIS drafts nearly conforming to current IEC standards related to active devices for optical transmission over 7 years from FY 2002 to FY 2008. Moreover.2) (3) The following JIS draft was prepared and filed in February 2009.Jones matrix eigen analysis method (JME) (IEC 61290-11-1 Ed. WG 4 and IEC/SC 47E on the international standardization trends of optical active components. In Japan.corrections were proposed for the IEC document during the revision period in cooperation with the Japanese National Committee of IEC.1. it is becoming necessary to review some of these JIS. Considering the trends and need for standardization of these new optical active components.Test method . In the coming years.2) (4) The following 4 JIS drafts are being prepared and were filed in March 2009.   JIS C 6122-10-2 Optical amplifiers .Pulse method using a gated optical spectrum analyzer (IEC 6129010-2 Ed. the committee was renamed the Optical Amplifier Standardization Committee in 2001. Optical Fiber Amplifier Standardization Committee was established in 1994.Optical spectrum analyzer method (Instead of the translated TR of IEC/ CDV 61290-3-1 Ed.Test method . But some parts are still lacking.Part 10-2: Multichannel parameters . As the amplifier field handled by 68 IEC was extended to cover semiconductor optical amplifiers and waveguide type optical amplifiers. (May 2008)   Optical amplifiers .0)   JIS C 6122-1-3 Optical amplifiers .Test methods Part 1-3: Power parameters and gain parameters Power meter method (IEC 61290-1-3 Ed.   JIS C 6122-3-1 Optical amplifiers .Part 3: Noise figure parameters (Revised draft) (5) Preparation of following JIS draft was started.Part 11-1: Polarization mode dispersion parameter .  The two major activity fields of the committee are: (1) Preparing JIS drafts through translation of relevant standards by considering the progress of deliberation for standardization at IEC and the domestic situation. remarkable progress has been made in the development of optical fiber amplifiers. 6. 7. then at ITU-T (former CCITT) in earnest in February 1992. JIS established over 10 years ago were also contained in the present JIS for optical active components.Test methods . centering on the erbium doped types. and the necessity for standardization of wavelength tunable laser modules and high-power LEDs was discussed.   JIS C 6122-1-1 Optical amplifiers .1) (2) The following JIS draft was made and filed in October 2008. some concrete requirements for future development were identified. International standardization of optical amplifiers first began at IEC in September 1991.1 Preparation of JIS Drafts (1) The following JIS Technical Report (TR) was filed with the Ministry of Economy. For this purpose. its name today. Optical Amplifier Standardization Committee . and appropriate items for domestic and international standardizations were examined. Transient parameters .2 Test methods .General information (TR applied) (2) New documents  Standardization deliberations on the following IEC documents are in progress. however.   1) Averaged Q-factor determination using amplitude histogram evaluation for optical signal quality monitoring (translation of IEC 61280-2-11 Ed.  In Japan. which is working group of International Standardization Organization.1 JIS Draft Preparation Activities (1) The committee prepared the following draft.Test methods .1. 7.Probe methods   IEC 61290-10-4 Ed.0)   2) Determination of low BER using Q-factor measurements (translation of IEC 61280-2-8 Ed.Test methods .1 Optical amplifiers Classification.0) 8. Trade and Industry accepted the same after discussing with the Advisory Subcommittee   1) Optical eye pattern. including Raman amplifiers (JIS TR C 0047)    IEC 61292-1 Optical amplifiers . and submitted it to JSA last year as a proposal for Article 12. IEC/TC 86/SC 86C/WG 1. In FY 2006. characteristics and applications 69 Technical Report (TR not discussed) IEC/TR 61292-5 Ed.0 Optical amplifiers .1.1. was established to continue the activities of the Optical Subsystem Subcommittee for promoting standardization including preparation of JIS drafts. the Ministry of Economy.Probe methods (JIS standardization is under discussion)    IEC/TR 61292-3 Ed. digital systems.Reliability qualification for optical fibre amplifiers (JIS standardization not discussed)   (c) Documents that have not been deliberated on    IEC 61290-10-3 Ed.0)   2) Calculating dispersion penalty from measured timeresolved chirp data (translation of IEC 61282-8 Ed1.Parameters of amplifier components (JIS C 6121 Appendix)   (b) Documents scheduled for continuation    IEC 61290-5-2 Ed. Optical Subsystem Standardization Committee .Power and gain parameters .1 Test methods .2 Test methods .1. and has been establishing optical system design guidelines and standardizing the test methods of optical systems (general systems.Standardization   (IEC 61290-3-1 Ed.Two wavelength method (IEC 61290-4-1)   Test methods . Proposals and Collaboration for IEC Activities  The international trends of optical amplifier standardization were surveyed with a focus on IEC/SC 86C/WG 3.Transient parameters .1 Maximum permissible optical power for the damage-free and safe use of optical amplifiers. the Optical Subsystem Subcommittee was established in FY 2002 under the Fiber Optics Standardization Committee to support standardization at SC 86C/WG 1 and prepare JIS drafts. (2) Translation table of technical terminology  16 terms were added and corrections made from the activities of the current FY to the translation table created last fiscal year.1.3 IEC Trend Survey. 8.1 Qualification specifications .Reflectance parameters . (1) Existing documents  Many of the existing IEC standards on optical amplifiers have reached the time for review. waveform and extinction ratio measurement (translation of IEC 61280-2-2 Ed2.1 Polarization mode dispersion parameter .Part 10-3: Multichannel parameters .1 Reflectance tolerance test method using electrical spectrum analyzer (JIS standardization not discussed)    IEC 61291-5-2 Ed.   Test methods . a new committee.0) (3) The committee is in the process of translating the following 2 IEC standards in preparation for creating JIS drafts   1) Time-resolved chirp and alpha-factor measurement of laser transmitters (translation of IEC 61280-2-10 Ed1. and the corresponding JIS standards need to be revised accordingly. the Optical Subsystem Standardization Committee.Part 10-4: Multichannel parameters Interpolated source subtraction method using an optical spectrum analyzer 7.Optical power meter method (JIS C 6122-1)    IEC 61292-4 Ed.0) (2) The committee created following two JIS drafts and submitted them to the JSA as proposals for Article 12. has been engaged in standardization of the physical layer of optical communication systems and subsystems.   IEC 61290-10-3 Ed. optical cable facilities and optical links).Multichannel parameters .   (a) Documents scheduled for revision    IEC 61290-1-3 Ed.0 Optical amplifiers .Electrical spectrum analyser method (JIS standardization not discussed)    IEC 61290-5-3 Ed.2 Preparation for JIS Related Information (1) Surveys for 5 year review of existing JIS  Surveys were requested by the Japanese Standards Association and one case (JIS C 6123-1: 2005) was reported to be revised.Broadband source method (IEC 61290-4-2)   Technical report on FWM   Technical report on Distributed Raman amplifiers     Since its establishment in 1990.0) (6) Translation of the following two IEC documents was started. (2) The committee participated in the coordinating group responsible for multimode excitation conditions to discuss the method of determining the incidence condition of a multimode light source. and it proceeds with its work. 22 new technical terms that are extracted from the IEC standards translated this fiscal year are added and the committee established 244 translated technical terms in total. the committee makes efforts for enhancement of optical power meter and detector standardization that contributes very much in the development of optical electronics technology. As a result. 8.8. so these were pointed out again. and it proceeded to the FDIS stage. The committee modified and examined the contents further concerning the individual JIS for Japanese instead of proposing the draft edition of calibration method of tunable light source to IEC. The preparation of JIS draft which is the translation of revised edition of Calibration of optical time-domain reflectometers (OTDR) (JIS C 6185-2) started in line with the IEC revision work from last year. the examinations were paused for some time and assumed to carry forward in the next year. and Japan made the following major contributions. IEC 61746-1 Ed. (1) IEC 61280-2-3 Jitter and wander measurements: Mr. Rise time is translated as josho jikan. the committee continued to work with JIS draft calibration method of optical wavelength meter based on the translation. The line of latest surveillance study item in this committee is shown in table 3. Further. As it is necessary to ascertain the standardization trend of calibration method of optical wavelength meter of IEC in future concerning the revision of Test methods of optical wavelengthmeters (JIS C 6187) examined continuously as the review of current JIS. while Optical Measuring Instrument Standardization Committee Table 3 The line of latest surveillance study item in this committee Research Item Optical Measuring Instrument Standardization Trend Calibration of OTDR Calibration Method of Tunable Light Source Calibration Method of Optical Power Meter and Detector Test methods for optical wavelength meter (stop) (restart) (proposed in IED) FY2004 FY2005 FY2006 FY2007 FY2008 70 . The standardization of various tests/ calibration methods of optical power meter and detector are examined in the current year and at the same time.3 Activities for International Standardization  Members are sent to discuss about the standardization with IEC/TC 86/SC 86C/WG 1 and cooperate for making International Standardization. Ishibe.2 Study of Standardization of “Calibration of optical timedomain reflectometers”  The following were prepared.Part 2: Translated JIS draft of OTDR for multimode fibers (CD3 draft version). The committee cooperates to the committee activity of IEC/TC 86/WG 4. Central wavelength ( c) is equivalent to λ momentum center ( avg). A sub work group (SWG) is established for each optical power meter and detector which becomes subject to standardization.Part 1: Translated JIS draft for OTDR for single-mode fibers (CDV draft version). The committee attended two meetings held in San Diego and Kyoto this fiscal year. 9.2 Creation of a Table of Translated Technical Terms  Updating the list for terms used in translation of the terminology created so far is continuously advancing for the unification of technological terminology in JIS.  The revised edition of translated terms list created by the Standardization Committee is submitted to the IEC Terms Sharing WG set up by the Advisory Subcommittee of the Fiber Optics Standardization Committee and the schedule is to actively create the table for terminology of technical terms for disclosing on the web in cooperation with this Subcommittee. and IEC 61746-2 Ed. so it was decided to use only λ momentum center ( avg). points which this committee thought should be revised were not reflected in the CD document.0 Calibration of optical time-domain reflectometers (OTDR) .  The committee prepared the JIS draft. 9. 1.1 Trends of IEC/TC 86/WG 4  IEC/ TC 86/WG 4 is a work group (WG) was set up in TC 86 (fiber optics) in 1985 to examine standardization in calibration methods and procedures of optical power meters and detectors. which keeps consistency between JIS and International Standards. λ examining the content of International Standards from last year. a committee member took over the project leader role. 1. to conform to the Optical Active Components Standardization Committee. The trend of working documents of WG 4 are shown in Table 4. (3) Revisions of IEC 61280-1-3 Central wavelength and spectrum width measurement: From Japan. He made and corrected the documents. and Fall time as kako jikan.0: Calibration of optical time-domain reflectometers (OTDR) . 9. Standardization 9. investigation for the standardization concerning test/ calibration method of various optical power meters and detectors were carried out.0 IEC 61746 Ed. Table 4 Activities of IEC/TC86/WG4 SWG SWG-1 IEC number IEC 61315 Ed.0 SWG-3 IEC 61744 Ed.1. 1.0 SWG-5 Optical Spectrum Analyzer Calibration IEC/PAS 62129 Ed.  For standardization. IEC proposal and the draft edition for standardization accompanied by this proposal for calibration method of tunable light source are corrected.Part 2: OTDR for multimode Calibration of fibre optic chromatic SWG-3 dispersion test sets End-face image analysis procedure for the calibration of optical fibre geometry test sets Calibration of the frequency response of time-domain optical waveform measurement equipment (Reference receivers) 71 . a new draft of a revised edition of Calibration of optical time-domain reflectometers was issued by IEC.0 IEC 61746-2 Ed. NIST Noriyuki Araki / Hidehiko Takara-NTT Yoshihiko Tachikawa Yokogawa Electric Christopher Edwards -NPL Replaced by the normal Hisashi Izumita-NTT East Paul Hale-NIST 2001-02 2005-09 1998-08 Casey Shaar-Photon Kinetics Arthur Barlow Publish date 1995-04 2005-10 2001-09 2005-01 MTC CD2 (2007-12) CD3 (2008-11) Michel.  This fiscal year. 1. Bouquain -JDSU Marc Breton-EXFO Stage Task leader Calibration of fibre optic power meters Calibration of optical time-domain reflectometers (OTDRs) Calibration of optical time-domain reflectometers .0 SWG-6 SWG-7 SWG-8 2004-03 2006-01 NP (Reject) Calibration of Michelson interferometer single-wavelength meters NP (Approved) Calibration of tunable light source Draft4 SWG-9 Calibration of optical frequency meters Draft3 Return Loss Meter Calibration Draft5:Roundrobbin Igor Vayshenker. and the translated JIS rough draft was prepared.1.3 Study of Translated JIS Draft for “Calibration Method of Optical Power Meter and Detector”  IEC 62129-2 Ed. the corrected draft was recorrected and proposed again as draft 4. 2.Including Reflectance measurement Calibration of optical time-domain reflectometers (OTDR) . Further.0 IEC 61315 Ed. and accordingly.0 IEC 61744 Ed.  There is progress in study and examination for continuous discussions about the translated JIS draft of calibration method of optical wavelength meter .0 was published as an NP document on July 25. 2. Accordingly.0 IEC 61746-1 Ed. work was restarted on turning the translation into a JIS. 2. translation work was done to make its JIS. 9.1.0 SWG-2 IEC 61746 Ed.4 Study of International Standardization of “Calibration Method of Tunable Light Source”  The result of discussions on draft by IEC/TC 86/WG 4 in year 2007 was received. IEC 62129 Ed. aiming at the creation of a JIS draft on which continual progress had been made before. 1.Part 1: OTDR for single-mode Calibration of optical time-domain reflectometers (OTDR) . and the schedule is to restart the study and examination from next year for the revision of test methods for optical wavelength meter. 1. 2008.0 SWG-4 IEC 61745 Ed. 1. etc. no deletions were made with regards to LED and the old 60825-1 (Edition 1. as a new task. WG 5 (Safety of fiber optics communication systems)  In regard to the revision of IEC 60825-2 (Safety of optical fiber communication system). deliberations were carried out with regards to IEC 60825-13 (Measurements for classification of laser products) for including scanning parts and examples. Moreover. WG 3 (Laser radiation measurement)  A special guidance sheet was issued regarding the elimination of Condition 2 of IEC 60825-1. for inserting notes for considering the top hat shape in the definition of beam radius.1 Deliberation of JIS Version of IEC 60825-1  The present Laser Safety . there were reports of damage caused to the eyes by green-red rays or infrared radiation of 1. revising the scope and objectives and adding conditions for releasing interlocks. Both figures include observers). Furthermore. deliberations were held for simplifying the labels. WG 7 (High-power lasers)  Though Appendix G of IEC 60825-4 A1 Ed. WG 9 (Non-coherent sources)  More than 300 comments were submitted regarding IEC 62471-2 (Classification of risks and labeling of the products). Translation of IEC 60825-1 Ed. Moreover. JIS C 6802 is being reviewed based on this IEC standard since last fiscal year.2μm1. The meeting of November 2008 was held in Beijing. Japanese National Committee of ISO/TC 172/SC 9 . the value of AEL was reviewed following the increase in the use of pulse lasers in recent years. and the targets for protection are patients. These comments were checked in the WG. and published IEC 60825-1 Ed.2 Activities for IEC/TC 76  International standards on the safety of laser products are deliberated at IEC/TC 76 (Optical radiation safety and laser equipment). and it was decided to examine the correction draft for testing methods. and it was decided to discuss either 2nd CD or CDV in the next stage. WG 3: Safety. Experiment results were introduced for Appendix D (laser guard testing methods). and adding warnings related to potential excessive exposure to laser rays.2) was used. 11. during the revision of 60825-1 Ed. Around 150 comments were collected in CD circulars of the technical report of 60825-17 (Safety of high power optical fiber communication system). WG 8 (Other laser equipment)  Deliberations were carried out regarding the withdrawal of IEC TR 60825-10 (Application guide) and the revision of -5 (Manufacturer s checklist) and -14 (Users guide). diagnostic and cosmetic/aesthetic treatments) was completed. micro waves. operators (doctors) and medical assistants. However. 10. as the theoretical ground of Condition 2 was ambiguous. Moreover.. WG 10 (Safety of lasers and laser equipment in an industrial material processing environment)  During the revision of ISO/IEC 11553-3 (Safety requirements for noise reduction and noise measurement methods for laser processing machines).1 Outline and Committee Meetings  The committee carries out various activities including settlement of domestic opinions and deliberation of draft international standards proposed by ISO/TC 172/SC 9 (WG 1: Terminology and test methods for lasers. In the revision of 60825-12 (Safety of the free space 72 10. TC 76/Laser Safety Standardization Committee optical transmission system). for the parts that were not completely discussed at the Beijing meeting. deliberations were held with regards to changing the descriptions in necessary information of risks related to noise. Moreover. and it was decided to completely restructure the series.0. etc. WG 1 (Laser radiation safety)  WG1 standardized 3 types of optical conditions in IEC 60825-1 to measure the angular substance of light source. 2. Additionally. 2 in March 2007. and issues were raised regarding the necessity of establishing safety standards for scanning lasers that have increased recently. comments were given by CEN (European Standards Coordinating Committee) with regards to 62471 series. Taking the subsequent development of laser technology and expanding applications into account.Safety of laser products (JIS C 6802:2005) is based on IEC 60825-1 Ed. and deliberations were conducted for the documents sent from international standardization organizations mainly via e-mail. 1. the CD was issued without comments discussed during the CD stages being reflected. IEC reviewed the safety criteria. WG 4 (Safety of medical laser equipment)  Examination of almost all items of IEC 60601-2-57 (intense light sources for therapeutic. USA in March 2009.5μm wavelength. 2 was done article-by-article and the revision work was almost completed. and making changes to exclude TOPT from pulse trains of different amplitudes.  Two national committee meetings were held this fiscal year.2 (beam delivery system) was published as Supplement 2 of 608254. WG7: Electro-optical systems other than lasers. it was eliminated and integrated into Condition 3. The light sources include all combinations of pulse / CW IPLS and LED.WG6: Optical components and their test methods. China with about 90 participants from 11 countries (9 participants from Japan. WG 5 agreed to limit the permissible optical power of HL3B to the old value of 500 mW. The meeting was held again in Reno. JWG1: Diode lasers). a general assembly was held during 11. The activities of each WG at the Beijing meeting are summarized below.10. which is in charge of preparing international standards on lasers. WG4: Laser systems for medical applications. and the revised DTR (Second Edition of the draft) was circulated as soon as the summary was completed.2 established in 2001. Part 1: General safety requirements (ISO/SR 11553-1) Laser and laser-related equipment . 4 and 6 held meetings in the current fiscal year.Lifetime of lasers (ISO/SR 17526) Safety of machinery -.Test methods for laser beam parameters -. the problems of the domestic TS/TR system.Lasers and laser-related equipment -. the Format Subcommittee mainly dealing with logical formats. and industry of magneto-optical disks.Test methods for determination of the shape of a laser beam wavefront .2 Deliberation of Voting Documents  The lists of circulated documents for voting are shown on Table 5.Laser device .Laser processing machines . Table 5 Documents circulated in ISO/TC 172/SC 9 in FY2008 No.1 Gbytes per cartridge (1st Media Subcommittee) (2) Test method for the estimation of the archival lifetime of optical media (2nd Media Subcommittee)  In addition to the activity report submitted by each subcommittee and the trends in related international standardization. and it was decided to get comments on the submitted basic plan for discussion in WG1 (Refer to Standardization 17). and 3rd Media Subcommittee: (ROM/ recordable disks) according to the physical properties of optical disks. 12.  The following two JIS drafts were completed in FY 2008. the standards of China.Beam positional stability (ISO/SR 11670) ISO/DIS 11553-3: Safety of machinery .  In JIS standardization work. a report entitled Survey of trends in other optical disks and related problems reports about the disk having substrate thickness of 0.Standardization the International Conference in June 2008 in Berlin and three WGs. the subcommittee also proceeded to prepare a JIS draft corresponding to ISO/IEC 22092 (Data interchange on 130 mm magneto-optical disk cartridges -. 2nd Media Subcommittee: Phase-change optical disk (PC). technology.Minimum requirements for documentation (ISO/TC 172/ SC 9 N 343) Revision of ISO 11810-1:2005 (ISO/TC 172/SC 9 N 350) Revision of ISO 15367-1:2003 (ISO/TC 172/SC 9 N 351) Revision of ISO 11551: 2003 (ISO/TC 172/SC 9 N 348) Revision of ISO 11670:2003 (ISO/TC 172/SC 9 N 349) Revision of ISO 13567-2:2005 (ISO/TC 172/SC 9 N 352) NP: Summery on standardization of cavity ring-down technique for high reflectance measurement (ISO/TC 172/SC 9 N 358) ISO/DIS 11990-2: Laser and laser-related equipment .Part 3: Safety requirements for noise reduction and noise measurement methods for laser processing machines and hand held laser processing devices and associated auxiliary equipment (Accuracy grades 2) NP/ ISO 11252: Laser and laser-related equipment . shortening of the period until publishing JIS.1 Gbytes per cartridge) established in year 2002.  The committee called on key experts in the fields of optical disks and standardization in the relevant domestic organizations. 12.6mm. A proposal for starting the standardization of semiconductor lasers for sensing was put forward by Japan at the Berlin meeting.Test method for absorptance of optical laser components (ISO/SR 11551) Laser and laser-related equipment .Lasers and laser-related equipment -.Laser processing machines -.Part 2: ShackHartmann sensors (ISO/SR 15367-2) ILasers and laser-related equipment -. 11.1 1st Media Subcommittee (Magneto-Optical Disk)  The subcommittee surveyed the trends in the standardization. Optical Disk Standardization Committee  The Optical Disk Standardization Committee is a standardization group specializing in the standardization of optical disk and related technologies. 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 Voting date 2008/06/02 2008/06/02 2008/06/02 2008/06/11 2008/06/11 2008/06/11 2008/06/22 2008/08/06 Document Optics and optical instruments -. and found no significant new trend within this fiscal year.Capacity: 9.Part 1: Terminology and fundamental aspects (ISO/SR 15367-1) Optics and optical instruments -. and set up the following subcommittees: three media subcommittees (1st Media Subcommittee: Magnetooptical disk (MO). and the Maintenance Subcommittee.Test method and classification for the laser resistance of surgical drapes and/or patient protective covers . 1. etc.Determination of laser resistance of tracheal tubes . (1) Data interchange on 130mm magneto-optical disk cartridges ― Capacity: 9. and mainly responsible for providing domestic standard drafts and conducting surveys on trends of related technologies.Part 1: Primary ignition and penetration (ISO/SR 11810-1) Lasers and laser-related equipment -.Part 2: Tracheal tube cuffs 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 2008/09/10 2008/12/07 2008/12/07 2008/12/08 2008/12/08 2008/12/08 2009/02/27 2009/03/02 73 .Test methods for determination of the shape of a laser beam wavefront -. including those continued from FY 2007: (1) Guideline for resistance to mechanical stress on CD/ DVD media during transportation and storage  Editorial modifications were introduced in the TR draft 74 submitted in FY 2007. around 5%. (5) Other optical disk trends  0. CD-RW. DVD-R.3 3rd Media Subcommittee (ROM)  The subcommittee conducted surveys on the following four topics of ROM and recordable optical disks: (1) Trends in standardization  Follow up of creation and discussion on JIS draft of ROM and the recordable (write-once) optical disk. (2) Standards-related technology trends  A high-speed recording and two layer recording. and ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC23 meeting.2 2nd Media Subcommittee (Phase-Change Optical Disk)  The subcommittee completed preparation of JIS draft of Test method for the estimation of the archival lifetime of optical media and tasks for the Standards Coordinating Subcommittee this fiscal year. 12. 13. and DVD-RAM. New Type Solar Cell Standardization Committee 13. data was obtained that clearly showed the difference between crystal silicon type and amorphous silicon type models. (4) Next-generation JIS standards  The subcommittee surveyed DVD download standards. and NVD.1 “Standardization of the Method Evaluating (Rating) the Rated Output of Photovoltaic Cells”  The New Type Solar Cell Standardization Committee set up a round robin small WG. etc. and dye sensitized/organic solar devices. (2) Status of JIS draft preparation  The subcommittee updated the progress report according to the latest progress. outdoor measurement data was obtained for 330 days in 10 places in Japan. partial standardization of the method of evaluating the output of CIS solar cells and modules was carried out. 13. (2) Handling of comments on JIS draft  Regarding each JIS draft concerning CD-R.12. but there are issues in changing the estimation parameters for different climates. and from that it was possible to obtain a basic domestic database for the standardization of energy production ratings.5 Maintenance Subcommittee (1) Standards maintenance  The maintenance table of the standards related to the logical format for which the Format Subcommittee is in charge was renewed in this fiscal year. mainly in the domestic and international reports on these topics. in ROM type disk and recordable optical disk were surveyed in this fiscal year. and BD-RE/ROM/R standards. From this test. from the preparation of JIS drafts to publication of JIS. and held discussions and did JIS revision work to maintain JIS standards which have been enacted up to now. These contributed to enhance the degree of completion of the draft standards. DVD-RW.  The method of estimating energy production was examined using a multiple regression model to verify the data obtained by the round robin test. which are presented in the OITDA website. and in the future it is important to also incorporate performance changes for new type solar modules. media/material technology. The aging performance change of amorphous silicon modules still exert a great influence on the energy production estimation accuracy. (3) Standardization trends in reliability assessment  The subcommittee surveyed the activities of various committees and industry organizations which focused on the reliability assessment criteria and measurement methods of optical disks. phase-change memory (electric memory) and other noteworthy technologies. 12. 12.2 Standardization of the Method of Evaluating New Types of Photovoltaic Cells  The ultimate goal of standardizing the method of evaluating new types of photovoltaic cells is to develop a standard system that includes evaluation methods for multijunction solar cells and modules. (3) Trends in standards-related technologies  The subcommittee surveyed the latest trends in Blu-ray Disc. (4) Future technology trends  The subcommittee surveyed the trends in high-density writing/reading technology. It was found that the estimated accuracy reached the target level. In the round robin experiments carried out over about a one year period from August 2007. comments for FY 2008 were handled from the JSA Standards Coordinating Subcommittee.  The subcommittee also conducted the following surveys: (1) Update of correspondence among JIS and Ecma standards and international standards relating to phase-change optical disk (2) Trends in international standardization  The subcommittee summarized key points of Ecma meetings: Ecma /TC31 meeting. and carried out measurements by carrying over multiple solar cell modules to various places within the country. In the current year. Ecma GA (general assembly) meeting. various . are surveyed. along with comments from the JISC Information Technology Experts Committee. such as CBHD.4 Format Subcommittee  The subcommittee conducted the following activities as part of the surveys on the volume and file format of optical disks.6mm thickness substrate disks and standard trends of China. CIS solar cells. For Crystalline Si module authentication IEC 61215. The plan is for Japan to place members in this committee. 13. and its 58th WG2 International Conference was held in Pusan.2 with additional technical improvements).(Temporary) TS C JN01 TS C JN03 TS C JN04 TS C JN06 TS C JN07 OITDA-PV01 JIS C 60904-3 Name of Document Secondary reference CIS cells Secondary reference CIS cells Secondary reference CIS cells Secondary reference CIS cells Secondary reference CIS cells Evaluation method of performance for dye-sensitized solar devices Measurement principles for photovoltaic (PV) solar with reference spectral irradiance data cells and modules/Polycrystalline Si solar cells and modules/ Thin film crystal Si solar cells and modules/Compound solar cells and modules /Amorphous solar modules/Organic solar devices.3 Preliminary Survey for the Standardization of Long-term Reliability Evaluation Technology  Evaluation items/evaluation methods were selected for each component comprising a solar cells and modules. it was decided to proceed with future efforts by dividing the process into 2 steps (Step 1: Correction of errors (Corrigendum). The discussion of this fiscal year and the created standards draft etc. the proposal for the flame test method of the terminal box filling material was given by Japan. For IEC 61730. it is necessary to make the draft amendments of the specification parameters and specification contents in line with the integration process. and the merits and demerits of the evaluation items/evaluation methods were discussed. The integration process was determined by comparing the scope of application and specification parameters and contents of IEC standards and JIS. Step 2: Making and execution of Ed. Through these activities. South Korea in October. It also exchanged information and opinions with the domestic committee and concerned parties. and it was approved. a survey on the evaluation method for each evaluation item and existing evaluation standards is thought necessary. and the Technical Specifications (TS) drafts were completed. about the IEC 61853NP (Photovoltaic (PV) module performance testing and energy rating ). 14. Edition 2 which is an international certification standard. 13.4 Survey on Actual Situation of Solar Cell Research.  As new standards. maintenance documents. Part 1 (Power rating) was approved at last as NP. Moreover.  Preliminary examination of JIS C 8991 revision was carried out by investigating the revised contents of IEC 61646.  Moreover.  Investigation related to the process of adjustment to IEC standards was executed to promote the integration of the new type solar cell evaluation methods with the existing JIS of solar cells and modules. This will act as the bridgehead to connect with the discussion of Technical Report draft or JIS draft while observing research progress. and proposed contents.  The revised draft of JIS C 8990 that is an international certification JIS was submitted. In the future. (including Technical Specifications) No. and an NP was communicated for Part 2. the committee held its 57th WG2 International Conference together with the TC 82nd General assembly in San Francisco in May.  Regarding standards revision. this year IEC 60904-4 (Procedures for establishing calibration traceability) was passed on to each country as CDV. the draft revision has been investigated until now. it discussed ongoing IEC new standards drafts. draft of Ed. and a survey on the R&D situations of Monocrystalline Si solar Table 6 The created standards draft etc. but considering the many mistakes in the current standard. for safety standard IEC 61730.Standardization specifications concerning performance were arranged.  This fiscal year. Development and Production  A solar cell production volume survey was done. a new project was started with work on the standardization of Materials (material evaluation). IEC/TC 82/WG 2 Japanese National Committee 75 . The OITDA standards draft was completed so that it can contribute to the standardization of output evaluation method for dye sensitized solar devices which are attracting attention as the next generation solar devices. and it was decided to proceed with investigation by forming a task team.3 was discussed and final draft D was scheduled as CDV in the next conference. From now on. (including Technical Specifications) are described in Table 6. submitting it as CDV. 2010. Photovoltaic (PV) module performance testing and energy rating . 60904-4 NEW standard draft 61853-1 Title State Photovoltaic devices .1 under consideration. collection of evaluation data. Photovoltaic (PV) module safety qualification .2 which increased technical improvement and publication). CDV target.2 under consideration. Trade and Industry. This photovoltaic (PV) device examination： Explanation of Draft H that would be sent to all the members for comments.Part No examination this time.2 under consideration. This examination: Deliberation based on a revision draft.Part 3: Measurement principles for terrestrial IS of Ed.2 issued. devices Photovoltaic devices . 4: -(Standard time periods and weather conditions) Crystalline silicon terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules . The contents of target international standards and the progress of concerned specifications are mentioned below. voltage method Photovoltaic devices . the second step (making of Ed. submitting it as NP. Photovoltaic (PV) module performance testing and energy rating . May. and part for interconnection between and in boards of cellular phones and optical information processing equipment. (536/MCR) was circulated. FDIS target. March. photovoltaic (PV) solar devices with reference spectral irradiance data Photovoltaic devices .3 issued. aiming for submitting Ed1 as CDV. rating Photovoltaic (PV) module performance testing and energy rating . No examination this time. No examination this time. All the members agreement (with no comment) in the domestic committee on correction for measurements of photovoltaic devices September 4. Thin-film terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules .Part 5: Determination of the equivalent cell Ed. 2009. No examination this time. to contribute to the planning of international standards in response to the above-mentioned demands. voltage characteristics Photovoltaic devices . The first step (correcting corrigenda of the current version). After reaffirmation in 3: Energy Rating of PV Modules the next meeting. (543/MCR) was circulated. For these kinds of applications.Part 2: Requirements Ed. Japan nominates members.IS of Ed. June. Ed.Part 1: Requirements Ed.2 issued. Tim Zgonena introduced the contents of the action plan (an American action. No examination this time. After reconsideration in the next meeting. requirements Photovoltaic devices . There was temperature (ECT) of photovoltaic (PV) devices by the open-circuit explanation of Draft this time.Part 8: Measurement of spectral response of a Ed. the answer by the end of February. 2010. qualification and type approval PL: John Wohlgemuth (BP Solar). Making CDV before next meeting. not the kind of performance evaluation method that would be required for highly reliable 15. measurements Photovoltaic (PV) module performance testing and energy rating .Part Ed. No examination this time.1 would be submitted to CO as CDV.Design qualification IS of Ed.Part 7: Computation of the spectral mismatch (540/FDIS) was circulated. Sending Draft F to the committee for comments.Design Ed.Part 10: Methods of linearity measurement Salt mist corrosion testing of photovoltaic (PV) modules Material evaluation Ed.2 which increased technical improvement and publication). 76 . After deliberation in the next 2: Spectral response. Photovoltaic devices . Making Task team for examination. CDV target. March. incidence angle and module operating temperature meeting. PL: Klaus Beucher (OptoSolar/Germany).Part There was explanation of Draft that would be sent to all the members for comments. (539/CDV) was circulated. conformed to the UL standard). and their standardization in order to expand markets with stable products. and type approval Procedures for temperature and irradiance corrections to measured Ed. All the members agreement (with no comment) in the domestic committee on September 4. No examination this time.1 under consideration. No examination this time.1 under consideration.Part 2: Requirements for reference solar IS of Ed. (546/NP) was circulated. Comments from 7 countries 1: Irradiance and temperature performance measurements and power were discussed. Photovoltaic (PV) module safety qualification .2 issued.2 examination started. too. 2009.3 examination started. May. CDV target. 61853-2 61853-3 61853-4 61215 61730-1 61730-2 61646 60891 Maintenance standard draft 60904-1 60904-2 60904-3 60904-5 60904-7 60904-8 60904-9 60904-10 61701 Materials  Polymer optical waveguide has superior economic aspects as an optical circuit board.Part 4: Reference solar devices . Photovoltaic devices . (522/NP) was circulated.Part Ed.2 issued. 2010.3 under consideration.2 under consideration.2 under consideration. (537/MCR) was circulated.Table 7 Major Standards (draft) Under Deliberation at IEC/TC 82/WG 2 IEC Document No. FDIS target. FDIS target.Procedures Ed. S of Ed. All the members agreement (with no comment) in for establishing calibration traceability the domestic committee on September 4. for testing PL: Werner Herrmann (TUV/Germany). NP was passed by a majority. submitting it as CDV. submitting as a CD with these contents. The first step (correcting corrigenda of the current version). No examination this time.2 under consideration. I-V characteristics of photovoltaic devices No examination this time.2 issued. Both manufacturers and users require the development of simplified performance evaluation methods. National Research & Development for International Standardization [Standardization of polymer optical waveguide performance evaluation] (P-project) communication components. PL: Fabero(CIEMAT) This examination: Deliberation of Draft C.   Standardization of polymer optical waveguide performance evaluation was commissioned to OITDA under the three year plan starting FY 2007 for the Standards Authentication Research and Development Project Commissioning Expenditure by the Ministry of Economy. Ed. and development of new technologies is steadily progressing using it as a cabling part for building next-generation FTTH. (534/MCR) was circulated. for construction PL: Tim Zgonena (UL).Part 1: Measurement of photovoltaic current. 2009. Photovoltaic devices . After reaffirmation in the next meeting. (545/MCR) was circulated.Part 9: Solar simulator performance IS of Ed. the second step (making of Ed. the issue is the standardization of a low cost performance evaluation method suitable for polymer optical waveguide. (543/MCR) was circulated. (533/CDV) was circulated. August. PL: Klaus Beucher (Optosolar/Germany). five themes were set and research and development has been implemented. (1) Proposal for standard chip to evaluate polymer optical waveguide  The waveguide pattern of a standard chip that can rapidly evaluate polymer optical waveguides and optical circuits was specified. and held discussions which reflected the latest data. humidity test. (5) International standardization of performance measurement method and test method of polymer optical waveguide  Specialists from this project were sent to an IEC International Conference. and the basic data as the measurement evaluation method of optical waveguide is being accumulated. and a measurement evaluation system for the same was constructed. The factor that affects reliability like optical propagation performance was understood based on the accumulated results. Hereafter. seeking a mode scrambler which could achieve encircled flux. when a small NA light was used for the incident beam. investigation of incident beam by spatial optical system was done. thermal shock test of polymer optical waveguide  The test conditions for measuring durability were investigated in detail based on the basic data of long-term reliability. and the plan is to confirm whether it is a simple and easy way of evaluating optical waveguides. and it was confirmed that the creation of arbitrary beam profile was not easy. and cooperation was requested in IEC . OITDA members visited the enterprises and the universities in Europe at the end of September.10: Conference in Kyoto) Dimension measurement method for optical circuit boards   : Presentation as NP sponsored run-up (2008. etc. it was observed that the incident beam of multimode optical waveguide should be a light that satisfies encircled flux. it was clearly observed that the loss measurement value was 77 small. at domestic societies like the Japan Society of Applied Physics and Institute of Electronics.04: Conference in Prague) Reliability standards for optical circuit boards   : Plan is reviewed while considering trends in the world Review for revising optical waveguide standards (ISO)   : Examination while considering IEC establishment and revision conditions Mode excitation condition of incident beam for optical characteristic evaluation of multimode optical waveguide   : Presentation for NP proposal (2008. according to IEC International conference participation and overseas investigation. Information and Communication Engineers. etc. and the effectiveness of a standard chip was confirmed. abrasion failure. and usability of the measurement evaluation system was understood. waveguide parameters and manufacturing methods are different.  On the other hand. The manufacturing of standard chips with different apertures and waveguide characteristics were evaluated. Reliability standards with the clarification of degradation mechanism for polymer optical waveguide. from the view point of practicability (versatility and small size). in proceeding with international standardization proposal mentioned above. A proposal concerning excitation mode was given in the conference held in Kyoto in autumn 2008. the application towards polymer optical waveguide measurement was investigated.10: Conference in Kyoto)  In FY 2008. high temperature-high humidity test. a standard chip will be developed with other users. Basic data for actual long-term reliability of optical waveguide was accumulated. The results were presented in Photonics West.Standardization [Content of target International Standards] Evaluation criteria and the method for optical performance of optical circuit boards made by a polymer optical waveguide. and the method of evaluating long-term reliability was investigated in detail. An experiment system by which steady mode and full mode can be excited was constructed and reproducibility was confirmed. (2) Establishment of polymer waveguide evaluation method  There was progress in accumulating data by evaluating polymer optical waveguides wherein material. This tendency became more obvious as the core diameter of optical waveguide was increased. and in the United States in December. Actually. the second year since the project start. (4) Strength test. considered from environmental conditions. The outline of each theme and the results were set down as follows.  Industrial and technological trends are being studied at international conferences of Photonics West. Evaluation means and failure criterion that considers the consistency between reliability evaluation condition and method of polymer optical waveguide [International standardization progress (As per proposed regulations)] General rules of optical circuit boards   : Being circulated to FDIS Optics characteristics measurement method for optical circuit boards   : 2CD document is submitted (2008. Discussions were held about the effect on loss measurement value due to optical waveguide form and incident beam diameter / NA. At the same time. As a result. (3) Investigation of reliability standards by clarifying the long-term degradation mechanism of polymer optical waveguide  A measurement evaluation system is constructed to understand the peculiar degradation mechanism on optical circuit boards of polymer optical waveguide. international standardization discussions. the Japan side must clarify details of test conditions that includes test load necessary for Method B. The standardization of methods to evaluate mechanical reliability in parts that connect optical modules and optical cords has become an urgent task to establish reliability of the backbone network. test method. The initial plan was a load in a 45. Though establishment was proceeding with an evaluation method that uses normal optical cord which conforms to IEC performance standards.  To respond to such issues concerning reliability of backbone networks. in the standardization that accepts the International Standards. and the standard and evaluation methods are not established for the mechanical reliability that affects the transmission quality in case of external force used for connected optical cord or when adjacent ports are operated. (1) Survey of mechanical reliability evaluation method of optical modules  The direction and size of load applied to the optical cord at the time of normal operation in these standards and examination. To gather data for standardization which is useful for international standards. the proposal of the evaluation method (Wiggle test) was previously put out by the United States. and the United States side is requested to plan the specifications of the special test cord used in Method A. Standardization of mechanical reliability evaluation method of SFP optical transmitter module was commissioned in FY 2008 to OITDA under the Standards Authentication Research and Development Project Commissioning Expenditure by the Ministry of Economy.degree direction. Method A: for DATACOM (proposed by US) and Method B: for Career (proposed by Japan)] and was established as the evaluation method to be used properly by the user. The Committee of International Standardization Proposal for Mechanical Reliability Evaluation Method for SFP Optical Transmitter Module was constituted and proceeded with research and development under a three year plan for standardization of mechanical reliability evaluation method of SFP optical transmission module for optical modules. etc. and the size of test load appropriate for the mechanical reliability evaluation method (Method B) was checked based on the data obtained by measuring the change in transmission loss. wherein the optical module was rotated in the state wherein load was applied to the optical cord combined with optical module. and the experiments were carried out while discussing the points that differ from this proposal. Huge numbers of lines are handled in the backbone network. resulting in frequently generated connection/switch operation of optical cords. specified by IEC/TC 86/SC 86B). and so the discussions concluded by showing the importance of using both evaluation methods together. such usage methods are not assumed for current IEC standards (Tensile strength of optical connector. and the transmission loss change generated at this time were measured. one can see a movement for SFP (Small Form Pluggable) optical transmitter modules (below. Against this background. These experiments will make a full fledged start in the coming . but it was changed to 90-degrees due to the problems of how to apply this load and the optical module structure. and ISO revision in FY 2009. optical module) used in conventional high speed optical LANs to be used as powerful cards for technology boosting capacity of the backbone network. and the test load was determined to be 4.  In the future. the result of repeatedly verifying differences (no correlation as the two evaluation methods evaluate different performance) between the evaluation methods and evaluation results shows that there is no unification in an evaluation method that corresponds to all optical modules. An experiment was performed in which nutation test of optical cable rotated while applying the load in a 45-degree diagonal direction against various commercially available optical cords. Moreover. the role of each measurement was clarified for both measurement methods [1. optical modules and optical cords including overseas manufacturer products were used for the data collection. along with which optical modules are mounted in high density. and plans to create draft reports on dimension measurement method. Trade and Industry. and standardization in oblique tensile strength measurement method of optical connector for connection parts of optical cords.  Traffic volume on communication networks are growing rapidly with digitalization progress.  An evaluation method that uses a specialty product for the test cord was proposed by the United States. Therefore.. However. (2) Experiment for mechanical reliability evaluation method of optical modules  Load was applied to the optical cord connected to SFP optical module. and to contribute to making drafts of international standards. National Research & Development for International Standardization [Standardization of Mechanical Reliability Evaluation Method for SFP Optical Transmitter Module] (W project) a mechanical reliability evaluation method of optical modules. The experiment was performed.  OITDA aims at achieving the goals for each research and development theme. and basic experiments were carried out that are necessary to establish for the standardization of 78 16.5N. repeated experiments were carried out while considering the combinations of the products. which is final year for research and development. (3) Experiment for evaluation method of oblique tensile strength of cord with optical connector (optical cord)  The intention is to standardize the test method for oblique tensile strength of optical cord necessary to decide the specifications of optical cord used in the evaluation method proposed by Japan (Method B). standardization of test and evaluation method concerning these unstudied items has become an urgent task. and will make the NP draft.Part 2: Measuring methods  For the general rules of (1). oscillation spectral line width becomes an important characteristic. it is vitally important to measure the temperature coefficient and injection current coefficient of LD oscillation wave length. Their expanded use in various sensing fields is expected. 2009. the system for the standardization of methods A and B described in (1) by the Japan side was summarized.  In the future. IEC 62150-3-1 (prescribes Method A: For career ). Therefore. LD is applicable for environmental measurements like CO2 concentration measurements. medical measurements. However. the measurement method related to spectrum which is especially important for sensing LD is to be newly specified. Trade and Industry. and the draft completed for an NP to propose this to DIN (Germany) which is the organizer country of ISO/TC 172/ SC 9 to build-up the coordination with the domestic task force.  The Sensing Lasers Test Standards Proposal Committee was established this fiscal year. and IEC 62150-3-2 (prescribes Method B: For datacom ). But there are very high expectations for LD in sensing applications. In addition. National Research & Development for International Standardization [Standardization of generics and measuring method of laser diodes for sensing applications] (D project) injection current amount. according to the 3 year plan in cooperation with Toyohashi University of Technology.Standardization fiscal year.Measuring method of laser diode for sensing . in the field of IT agriculture such as sugar test of fruits. a rough draft was prepared to propose the general rules as NP in ISO/TC 172/SC 9. During the visit. The proposed standard system is a composition of IEC 62150-3 Guidance (describes the definition of Method A/ Method B). survey activity and experiments are done in order to propose the following two standards to ISO/TC 172/SC 9. and in order to dig up potential demand and encourage their wide use. and was approved at the San Diego meeting in March of the current fiscal year. it is planned that Japan will become task leader in the future for IEC 62150-3 Guidance. proposal side.Measuring method of laser diode for sensing . Moreover. starting the current fiscal year.S. The experiment system was set up in the Toyohashi University of Technology for the measurement methods. these characteristics are unnecessary in the fields and applications of conventional communications and consumer products such as DVD. and were not investigated as characteristic items for standardization. and with that the measurement system for temperature and current coefficient of LD transmission wave length and the measurement system for oscillation spectral line width were constructed and the basic experiments were performed. the plan is to start drafting standards for measurement methods and propose starting standardization at the meeting at the Berlin where the meeting will be held in November. OITDA aims to enact an international standards for Laser diods (LD) used for sensing. under consignment from the Ministry of Economy. enabling smooth progress at the Kyoto meeting for experiment methods and verification contents by Japan side. However.  In this project. 79 . (4) International standardization of mechanical reliability evaluation method of optical modules.Part 1: Vocabulary and symbols (2) Optics and photonics . The approval (task leader Japan) to circulate NWIP Draft of IEC 62150-3-2 method B as NP was given at the San Diego meeting. and other items shall be consistent with existing standards for communication and consumer products.  OITDA aims to propose and create international standards with persuasive power based on the results of validation tests for sensing LD carried out in this survey research. we visited the CISCO company (San Jose) which is part of the U. views were coordinated discussions held with the other side. For the measurement method of (2). Before reporting. the absorption spectrum of gas to be detected is often obtained through sweeping LD oscillation wave length by changing the temperature or 17. and evaluation method of oblique tensile strength of cord with optical connector (optical cord)  The points of the basic experiment results until now and the difference between two evaluation methods were reported in the IEC/SC 86C meeting organized in Kyoto in October of the current fiscal year. characteristics items used for sensing LD are to be specified while considering consistency with standards for conventional communications and consumer products. (1) Optics and photonics . After the Kyoto meeting. when looking at sensing uses.  LD used widely in these industries have been standardized by specifications in IEC/TC 86/SC 86C for optical communication uses. and by ISO/TC 172/SC 9 and IEC/TC 47/SC 47E for CD and DVD consumer products. Specifically.  Next fiscal year. because it affects spectrum measurement sensitivity. etc. in addition to activities for daily research and standardization. process.  As a result of rigorous grading by the Examination Committee. 2009. Of these activities. then the number of people handling laser products may increase over the long term. and supporting sound development of lasers and the optoelectronic industry. Examination for Laser Equipment Engineers 2. 2008 (Term 2) at Koku Kaikan in Shinbashi. Tokyo. Symposium on Optoelectronic Technology.  In FY 2008 as well. we held the Laser Safety School and the Examination for Laser Equipment Engineers for the purpose of providing training and assessment of the necessary skills for handling lasers in the course of R&D. respectively.m. six applicants passed Elective 2 in Class 1. there were 11 applicants for the Safety Engineer Expert test (Elective 2.  The purpose of this examination is to test laser equipment handlers. Monthly Seminars and some activities to spread information and raise awareness are part of the activities subsidized by the JKA through its Promotion funds from KEIRIN RACE. and register in OITDA the people who pass. 2009 at the same venue Number of Participants in the 23rd Laser Safety School (Unit: Person) Course I S1 S2 S3 S4 M1 M2 Total Ⅰ 47 74 123 71 74 103 − 492 Ⅱ − 82 120 68 69 − 47 386 Total 47 156 243 139 143 103 47 878 as the previous year.m. and 1. at the same venue as the previous year. Tokyo.  The 19th Examination for Laser Equipment Engineers was held on December 5. there were 878 participants (986 last time). This school provides practical lectures on specific subjects. On that day.  To prevent accidents and injuries when handling laser equipment. 2008. manufacture. operate and maintain laser equipment. basic knowledge (Course S) [fundamental knowledge for laser engineering (Course S1). to noon and from 1 to 3 p. and specialized knowledge (Course M) [laser safety manager course (Course M1) and laser safety engineer course (Course M2)].763 people have valid registration: 73 Elective 1 in Class1. and the awarding of the Kenjiro Sakurai Memorial Prize. in the field of human resources development. This can be taken to show the strong awareness of safety education for laser products. at Kikai Shinko Kaikan in Shibakoen. If laser products are introduced into a wider range of sectors. Laser Safety School . such as optoelectronic technology. and safety procedure for high-output laser equipment (Course S4)]. spread information and raise awareness of optoelectronics.  The 23rd Laser Safety School operated from October 20 to 24 (Term 1) and from November 10 to 14. thereby contributing to the development of this industry.  The 24th Laser Safety School will be held from October 19 (Monday) to 23 (Friday) (Term 1) and November 9 (Monday) to 13 (Friday) (Term 2). three applicants passed Elective 1 in Class 1. We also conduct activities to spread information and raise awareness of optoelectronics continuously via our website. Including people who passed this time. fundamental knowledge for laser safety (Course S2). 140 applicants from all over Japan were assigned to three rooms to take a two-hour examination from 10 a. Looking at a breakdown of applicants. Class 1). a decrease by about 11%. safety procedure for applied laser equipment (Course S3). sell. and promote international exchange. develop. the Symposium on the Optoelectronic Industry and Technology. There were five applicants for the Laser Safety Controller Expert test (Elective 1 in Class 1) on whether the person has comprehensive knowledge of lasers and knowledge of laser risks and safety rules. given by currently active experts in these areas as guest lecturers.. Introduction originating in the U.Educational and Public Relations Activities  The OITDA has been carrying out a number of programs in order to provide education for people engaged in the optoelectronic industry. we sponsor an exhibition of optoelectronics. and laser safety. 3. a total 1.  The activities to spread information and raise awareness of optoelectronics include various symposia and regular seminars on optoelectronics. Lecture programs on laser safety are organized systematically in the following stages: introduction to optoelectronics and laser (Course I). which tests the person on basic safety standards and knowledge of lasers. there were 156 participating companies and organizations (down about 3% from 161 last time). manufacturing and sales. The number of participants in each term is listed in the table below.  The 20th Examination for Laser Equipment Engineers will be held on December 4 (Friday).  To promote international exchange.491 in Class 2. called InterOpto 08. Symposium on Optoelectronic Industry Technology Standardization. thereby promoting safety in handling of laser equipment. 199 Elective 2 in Class 1. effects of laser light on the human body.S. and 124 applicants for Class 2. etc. the OITDA holds the Laser Safety School for people who design. However. OptoNews. and 61 applicants passed Class 2. The school also provides practice in problem solving for participants who have completed each course in order to confirm their level of understanding.  Possibly due to effects of the global financial crisis 80 1. a slight increase. safety controllers and safety engineers for the knowledge levels necessary to prevent danger or damage through handling laser equipment. Keio Graduate School). Junjiro Shintaku (The University of Tokyo. Sustainable development is a way to continue developing living standards and economic activities. University of Tokyo) gave a special talk entitled Economic Strategy to Achieve a Sustainable Society. Atsuo Hirai. This is Mitsubishi Electric s long term vision for global warming countermeasures aiming at coexistence of rich lives with global environmental maintenance. followed with IME and Silicon Photonics Impact by Professor Patrick Guo-Qiang Lo (Singapore Director. Japan s electronics industry overall has experienced a sales decline since the IT bubble s collapse. There were about 170 participants. On the other hand.Aiming for Coexistence of Global Environmental Protection with Economic Growth. and it must continually advance through development of innovative optical devices and optical systems. Chief Executive Director of the OITDA. entitled Precision Processing Research and Industry/Academia Cooperation Using Advanced Laser Technologies.  Over 160 participants came that day from industry and related research institutes. and also reduce resource consumption. and showed a path forward.2 Symposium on Optoelectronics Technology  OITDA and the Photonics Research Institute of National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) jointly organized the 12th Symposium on Optoelectronic Technology on February 24. and there are expectations for progress for energy saving technologies in both optoelectronic IT itself and optoelectronic IT equipment utilization. showing the strong interest in this field. Now & Future of Optical Industry & Technology in Taiwan was given by Professor Yung-Sheng Liu (Tsing Hua University).1 28th Symposium on the Optoelectronics Industry and Technology  The 28th Symposium on the Optoelectronic Industry and Technology. Yoshio Tsukio (Professor Emeritus. and promote resource recycling. Also. showing the strong interest in this theme. Nagoya University) gave a talk entitled Optoelectronic Technologies Enabling Advanced Energy Saving. Kenichi Sato (Professor.  Next. Finally. 2008 at Toranomon Pastoral in Tokyo under the theme of Green Optoelectronic IT Innovation . followed by the guest speaker. The symposium was opened by Mr.5 % 49. there is a severe problem of depletion of global resources. was held on December 3 (Wednesday). and we cannot be arrogant and forget the sanctity of the globe. He used integral and modular models to analyze Japan s optoelectronic technologies and industry which face the rise of East Asia. and must communicate it to the world.  The afternoon had four talks including from speakers invited from Taiwan and Singapore. Graduate School of Economics. Programs Coordination Manager at the Information Economy Division of the Commerce and Information Policy Bureau of METI.0 % 54.Educational and Public Relations Activities Results of the 19th Examination for Laser Equipment engineers Number of Applicants Elective 1 in Class 1 Elective 2 in Class 1 Class 2 Total 5 11 124 140 Number of Successful Applicants 3 6 61 70 Pass Rate 60. The symposium was planned with invitations to speakers active as leaders in this field. Manufacturing Management Research Center) gave a talk entitled Technology Diffusion and International Division of labour as Viewed from Product Architecture. Yasuhisa Odani.0 % 4. global warming problems are daily becoming more severe and the Ministry of Economy. He also provided a wealth of data on specific examples to make it easily understood. Mr. with Green IT Initiative as a pillar. gave the keynote speech entitled Information Explosion and Energy saving. but 50 billion yen is being requested for its promotion as a budget forecast for next fiscal year. Institute of Microelectronics (IME)). Graduate School of Engineering. looking at laser light sources through to processing technologies. Japan s optoelectronic industry and technology has shown strong international competitive strength until now. Trade and Industry. Senior Executive Officer of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation. It focused on the latest trends in laser technologies which are advancing technology development in the precision processing field. We live in a period when the environment is vital. He provided these words of encouragement: Since this October. 2009 at the Annex to AIST Tokyo Waterfront. organized by OITDA and sponsored by the Ministry of Economy.  Next. Three talks given by Guest Speakers were Laser Nanoprocessing and Industry/Academia Cooperation (Professor Obara. Kazuo Kyuma. To this end. 4. and we want to support that. Symposium of Japanese culture from the Edo period. explaining More than global warming problems.2 % 50. These gave a true sense of the reality of progress of optoelectronic industry technologies in rapidly rising East Asia. explaining that waveband technology and Hierarchical Optical Cross-Connect (HOXC) have become important from the viewpoint of energy saving. Laser Processing . Trade and Industry is requesting a 6. We should review the compact culture which adopts the energy saving aspects 81 4.8 billion yen budget to directly solve energy and environmental problems. The optoelectronic industry is no exception. it is important to strive for technology which raises equipment efficiency. He fervently described the global warming countermeasure initiative Environmental Vision 2021 announced in October 2007. Hakusan Mfg. including Higher Average Output in Femtosecond Pulse Lasers (Kenji Torizuka. Kubota gave a talk entitled Launch of Digital Broadcasts and the Future of Broadcasting. ENG. ERATO-SORST Koike Photonics Polymer Project. and his expectations for continuing development of those activities. Chemical Resources Jun. TAISEI CORPORATION Shinji Nishimura. Advanced Light Technology Department. Ultrahigh-speed optical Apr.. 15.. solution transmission and a 2008 coherent QAM optical transmission Tuesday. Also. After talking about technical developments and the history of the transition from satellite digital broadcasts to terrestrial digital broadcasts. 16.Technologies Applying Optical Wave Control (Mr. Masataka NAKAZAWA. Real-time chemical analysis Professor. These talks went beyond simple laser technology trends and technology information. based on the history of activities of TC 86 and SC. AIST Photonics Research Institute). and Mr.. 17. Science & Technical Research Laboratories. he explained the possibilities of technologies in the near future: more advanced digital broadcasts. Ultrahighspeed Optical Communication Laboratory MASAKATSU NAKAJIMA GOSAT Project Team. with many reports on results in research on laser precision processing.  Concluding the symposium. organic light-emitting diode Science & Advanced Devices Science & 2009 displays Technical Research Laboratories. 16.  There was strong interest in the varied talks. Sugita gave a talk entitled IEC/TC 86 Standardization and Japan s Role. Dr. Ph. He explained that technology is advancing daily not only in research institutions but also at actual processing sites. After he looked back at nearly 20 years of standardization activities and provided a wealth of suggestions for the future. Etsuji Sugita (Director and Optical Information & Communication Market Development Office Manager. the laser in the field of 2008 construction Tuesday. and Latest Laser Processing in Job Shops (President Ueno. School of service and its application Engineering. Ph. NIDEK CO. Hitachi. Fiber To The Display 2009 310 Dr.3 Symposium on Optoelectronic Industry Technology Standardization  The FY 2008 Symposium on Standardization was held February 25 (Wednesday) at the large hall of The Bankers Club in Otemachi. D. Seiko Epson Corporation). Technology trend of Sep. Application of Laser Jan. 4. 15. Space Applications Mission Directorate. Department of Nov. Faculty of Science and Technology. Dates Titles Invited speakers Prof. The environmental May 20. Latest trend and prospect of Senior Research Engineer. DR.D. nano-analysis at the Engineering Innovation. Research Institute of Electrical Communication.SHIZUO TOKITO Tuesday. University of Tokyo: public 2008 Electronic Engineering. Semiconductor Lasers and Jul. Ltd. for realization of the green Dec. Building Engineering Research Institute Technology Center. Their Application For Next 2008 Generation Display Systems A study example and the Tuesday. 17. Research Engineer Building System and Material Research Section... emission semiconductor 2008 lasers Tuesday. for environment and history Laboratory. observation from the 2008 satellite with Laser Radar 300 301 Masaaki Fujii Tuesday. Ltd. Amako. a greeting was given by Professor Mitsutoshi Hatori (Chuo University). Keio University / Research Director. He gave a detailed talk.  Mr. D. development example of Aug. Professor. Masakazu Nano-lithography and Associate Professor. Japan Broadcasting Corporation . Network Systems Research Dept. Web Universal Design 2008 Shoji Hirata General Manager. Human Interaction Project. starting with an outline from its positioning in IEC activities overall. Professor of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Tokyo. Eng.  In the informal discussion after closure. Tokyo Institute of analyzer of a single particle 2008 Technology High Power Red Tuesday. Sony Cooperation KAORI NAGAI. 26. President Ueno of Tosei Electrobeam explained that laser processing equipment is being actively introduced not only in large manufacturers but also in small and medium manufacturers. Central Research Laboratory Masahiro Watanabe. LTD. Department Manager. General Speakers gave another six talks on laser processing technologies. Keiichi Kubota (Director General. helping to understand technology developments. It invited two speakers: Mr. No. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency 299 Recent progress in Tuesday. architecture for 2008 communication systems Tuesday. Oct. business and directions of such laser processing. Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation 302 303 304 305 306 Ph. Yasuhiro Koike.  Mr. people attending held active discussions with all the speakers. including industry/academia cooperation. NTT Electronics Techno Corporation) began with his own experience with submarine cables. Engineering Development Dept. Core Technology Development Group.D. Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) 307 308 309 Tuesday. super high vision and integral 3D TV. Institute of Tuesday. NHK). Ph. Tohoku University. R&D Div. D SUGIYAMA. Laser Research Laboratory. Tosei Electrobeam Company Limited). contributions to business and outlook for future international standardization. through to the latest processing technologies and examples in job shops.). ranging from the situation of advanced technology developments such as application of femtosecond lasers to nanoprocessing and application of diffractive optical elements to laser processing. The University of Tokyo Current status and outlook Tuesday. 21. Ph. 18. Photonics Polymers for Feb. 17. 20. Materials Mar. Co. NTT Cyber Solutions Laboratories. as he talked about building friendships through OITDA s standardization activities along with the technology transition from analog to digital. 82 who will resign as Chairman of the Fiber Optics Standardization Committee. Source for Ophthalmic 2009 Surgery Device KATSUMI KISHINO. Sophia University KENICHI HAYASHI Senior Manager. explaining the current situation. Ichiro Yamashita (Advisory Officer. Manager. There were 75 domestic companies with 103 booths and 34 foreign companies with 79 booths.Educational and Public Relations Activities  Seminars are held on the third Tuesday of every month. Shizuoka University Faculty of Engineering. On September 11. The Research Institute of High Efficiency Networks and Research Institute of Nanophotonics are being promoted by OITA as national projects. Hamamatsu Photonics K. etc. They provide easily understood explanations about topics and the latest information on the theme of optoelectronic technologies. but in terms of uses. LEDs. The Optoelectronic Technology Trend Seminar on September 10 and the Optoelectronic Industry Trend Seminar on September 11 were popular as usual.   InterOpto 08 (International Optoelectronic Exhibition 2008) held its 30th anniversary event over three days from September 10 (Wednesday) to 12 (Friday). Photonics and Optical Device Products.  Foreign industry associations joining the exhibition included Optical Society of America. food problems. 1 Singaporean. From Japan. In total. etc. companies from 19 countries/regions participated. etc. etc. This is its 30th time since its birth. Among 6 seminars in total. Japan Women s University Faculty of Science . exhibits and seminars have steadily increased which are more closely connected to our lives.Kodate Laboratory. InterOpto try. A total 1. Looking at the seminar themes and exhibited technologies. both optoelectronic manufacturers and traders. France.  This InterOpto was born in 1979 as a laser technology exhibition.890 people attended the 30th year anniversary commemoration speech and four seminars. In the exhibition. 3 were given by the foreign lecturers. changed its name to Opto Electronics Show in 1982. a comprehensive display of optoelectronic technologies and their products from fundamentals to applications were made under the subtitle International Technology Exhibition of Exciting New Optoelectronic Technologies. Photonics Industry & Technology Development Association (Taiwan). Private companies also participated in the general booths of trading companies representing the UK. and were greatly expanded this year. agriculture and the seafood field. recruited by OITDA. a total of 109 companies.   Optoelectronic Technology Exhibition Booths Attracting Attention and Seminars on Optoelectronic Technologies Attracting Attention began last year. you can by Nobel Prize Laureate Masatoshi Koshiba (Chairman of Heisei Foundation for Basic Science. we see Vegetation Industrial Use Light Sources. and the Graduate School for the Creation of New Photonics Industries prepared their own booths and exhibited their most advanced optical research. universities. such as the Photonics Research Institute of the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology. concerning the global environmental field. 1 Korean. optical fiber. These covered issues now crying out for green IT such as global environmental protection. which provided the exhibition with the international atmosphere that is a feature every year. Foreign private companies from 5 countries/ regions had their own exhibits. national and municipal testing and research institutes and universities. 2008 at Makuhari Messe International Convention Complex in Chiba. Nara Institute of Science and Technology.123 registered participants during these 3 days. In this year s exhibition. which illustrated the active interest of foreign manufacturers in the Japanese market. and changed again to its current name in 1986 to aim for a more international aspect.K. processing. who has deep historical knowledge of optoelectronic technologies and industries. and Korea Association for Photonics Industry Development. Lecturers invited to the seminars are researchers and engineers in the optoelectronic industry and technologies. Research Institute of Nanophotonics. The same things are incorporated in some industrial products. These showed new indicators and directions of technology developments which will push the optoelectronic industry forward in the future. IEEE Lasers and Electro-Optics Society and SPIE from the United States. and the InterOpto 30th Anniversary Commemoration Speech was given on September 10 with the theme If you 83 5. Low Power Consumption Displays. Professor Emeritus of The University of Tokyo). Four companies to which OITDA outsourced development finishing last fiscal year also exhibited in the above-mentioned Optoelectronic Technology Exhibition Booths Attracting Attention and their exhibits were introduced in Seminars on Optoelectronic Technologies Attracting Attention : a spectrum controllable tunable filter based on spatial light modulation (developed by Santec Corporation). the development of 266 UV laser optical . communication. Monthly Seminars 6. Canada. Grouped by topic. bio and medical welfare field.  An Exhibitors Seminar with simultaneous translation was organized as this exhibition s annual event. optical devices. an OITDA booth was set up with a panel exhibit of the various projects which OITDA undertakes. New Energy Cycle by Magnesium. These utilize the strengths of OITDA which gathers the latest information on optoelectronic technologies. operated a total of 182 booths. There were 26 small exhibit booths and 22 seminars recommended by OITDA s Optoelectronic Trend Research Committee. and each exhibited in small booths showing their project s R&D results. etc. a talk with the theme Future of Optoelectronic Technologies was given by Teruo HIRUMA (Chairman of the Board and CEO. Lasers. selected from technology and development projects in small and medium companies. consisting of 7 American. energy conservation. Research Foundation for Opto-Science and Technology. 2 Taiwanese and 2 Chinese. Tokyo Institute of Technology.  Related to OITDA. The following table lists details of the seminars held in FY 2008. also exhibiting its reports.). There were a total 6. there were lasers. Kenjiro Sakurai. Ltd. Dr. 3 (2008)   (published on the website on May 16):   Research & Analysis. Teiji Uchida. ④ Vol. This is making large contributions to further strengthen the development of the optical disk 84 23rd Kenjiro Sakurai Memorial Prize (Sakurai Prize) industry in which Japan leads the world. In the course of the 23 times it has been offered the prize has been awarded to 18 individuals and 26 groups. National Institutes of Natural Sciences. No. etc. such as use in practical applications micro coherent light sources ranging from UV to infrared. reported on the selection process and handed out the certificates. Thus. This is because an optical disk with a thin protective layer has the difficult problem of weakness against fingerprints and surface scratches. After that.1mm thin protective layer. This year it was awarded to the following two groups among 22 applicants for their achievements since 1998.  The Sakurai Prize was established as a memorial to the former Director of OITDA. At the ceremony. but is also being used to raise the reliability of other optical disks. vital for fundamental measurement and processing equipment. and to Hidetake Ito of the TDK Device Development Center. Annual Technical Report 2007 (FY 2007 annual digest of the aforesaid various kinds of reports) .  Printed matters marked with asterisks (*) below were issued and distributed to the public with partial subsidization of JKA.  Hajime Utsunomiya and others at the TDK Corporation SQ Research Center were honored because The new era s optical disk standard was quickly decided in favor of Blueray Disc (BD) in 2008.  The OITDA issued OptoNews . These results are making large contributions. he sought newly expressed optical functions by microdomain structure control and surface control of laser media. The award Development and Practical Application of High Performance Hard Coat Technology for Blu-ray Disc was presented to Hajime Utsunomiya.1mm thick polycarbonate substrate surface. The award for Leading Research in Micro Solid-State Photonics was presented to Takunori Taira of the Institute for Molecular Science. Naoki Hayashida and Kazushi Tanaka of the TDK Corporation SQ Research Center. high performance hard coat technology containing fine silica powder was developed. and a drug discovery research support and optical measurement system (developed by Brainvision Inc. Ltd. a high luminance photocoagulator using single mode fiber for laser transmission (developed by Nidec Co. 2009.  The Sakurai Prize has been awarded to recognize pioneering roles in the optoelectronic industry and optoelectronic technology. ② Vol. Public Relations (Publications. and achieving high output nonlinear optic wavelength conversion by a bulk quasi phase matching element. Dr. 8.  The award ceremony for these 5 people was held after the closing of the 28th Symposium on the Optoelectronic Industry and Technology on December 3. against scratches and fingerprints (dirt) on the optical disk surface. Tokai University). Standardization News . 2.system for integration of repair systems (developed by Seiwa Optical Co. finishing the previous fiscal year).100 internet access in FY2008. one builds a 1. National Institutes of Natural Sciences was honored because Miniaturization and higher performance are vital for practical applications of solid-state lasers. 2. 6 (2008)   (published on the website on November 17):   International Optoelectronics Associations Meeting Report.1 OptoNews ① Vol. Practical application of large capacity BD optical disc with the superior economic aspect of not needing a protective jacket was achieved by this hard and durable protective layer formation technology with fingerprint and scratch resistance surpassing previous levels.). dirt. with his world leading proposal and achievement of microchip lasers such as ytterbium ceramics achieving higher performance and higher output. For BD optical disc to achieve its large 25GB storage capacity. Chairperson of the Kenjiro Sakurai Memorial Prize Committee (Professor. To achieve these. who played a major role in developing the optoelectronic industry. succeeding in building a protective layer which is very hard and provides excellent protection vs. Feature article of InterOpto 08. 2.. a 0. 8.). Takunori Taira of the Institute for Molecular Science. etc. he made great contributions in fundamental construction and development of this field. Report of International Conferences. and an extremely thin recording layer directly below. thereby creating and leading the micro solid-state photonics field. etc. Research Institute of Science and Technology.. receiving 92. The OITDA website has been open since 1996. Messrs. totaling 102 people. No.  Mr. This technology is not only applied to BD optical discs. 5 (2008)   (published on the website on September 25):   Activity Report on InterOpto 08. etc. medals and extra prizes to the awardees.. Utsunomiya and Taira spoke as representatives of all awardees. In particular. and for the purpose of promoting development of the optoelectronic industry and technology. 7. Technology Trend.  InterOpto 09 will be held for three days from September 9 (Wednesday) to 11 (Friday). ③ Vol. The venue will be the same as the previous year. No. 2. 4 (2008)   (published on the website on August 1):   Inaugural greeting of the OITDA Chairman. No. 2008. Website) . ② No. Press Releases. The 24th Kenjiro Sakurai Memorial Prize. Symposium on Optoelectronic Industry and Technology.Educational and Public Relations Activities ⑤ Vol.3 Optoelectronics Standardization News (for members of the Organization for Standardization) ① No. 8. 2 (2009)   (published on the website on May 16):   Survey on Domestic Production of Optoelectronic Industry. seminars. 3. symposiums.jp)  The OITDA provides the public in the optoelectronics field with various information including project plans and reports as well as announcements on InterOpto. etc. Flash Reports on International Conferences. etc. Annual Report. 89 (October. 2008):   Activity Report of Field-specialized Standardization Committee. No.oitda. 2008):   FY 2008 Standardization General Committee Meeting. Study Group meetings.  New and updated information available on the OITDA website:   Domestic Production in the Optoelectronics Industry: Optoelectronic Industry Trends Report   Optoelectronic Technology Trends Report   Supporting Venture Businesses   InterOpto 08   Symposium on the Optoelectronics Industry and Technology   The 24th Kenjiro Sakurai Memorial Prize   Standardization Activities: Development of drafts of JIS standards and Technical Paper List   R&D Project (Development of Next-Generation HighEfficiency Network Device Technology and Innovative Nanophotonics Components Development Project)   Information services for Supporting Members: OptoNews. ⑥ Vol.or. etc. 88 (May.2 Annual Technical Report 2007 (in Japanese and in English) * 8. and so on. 1 (2009)   (published on the website on January 14):   New Year annual comments. and Discussion sessions. 3. etc.4 OITDA website (http://www. 8. No. 85 . Miyashita Ricoh） （ M.. Tanada Masuda.Furukawa Yazaki） （ S.Nomoto Sharp） （ T.of Tech. Tatsuno Urino Tatsuno.Yoshida Chitose Inst.of Tokyo） （ T.Ito AIST） （ （As of March 31.） （ T.Ikeda Hokkaido Univ.Irie Osaka Sangyo Univ.Inoue NTT） （ S.of Tokyo） （ 2 3 1 2 1 9 14 15 15 8 Tanada Masuda Kawakubo.） M.of Tokyo） （ Number of Meeting 2 2 4 3 5 4 3 4 5 2 3 4 3 5 5 6 3 4 6 5 Number of Members 12 11 6 7 4 7 15 7 7 3 53 7 7 7 7 6 7 6 5 15 Chairperson. Okuma Okuma.Itoh Univ.of Tech..kawase Chitose Inst. Urino Kamiyama.） N.Yamada Osaka Prefecture Univ.Tsuchiya Hitachi） （ H.Yoshida Toshiba） （ M.） A.Kamiyama Murata Fujii.Arai （Chuo Univ.Fukuda Toyohashi Univ.） （ N.） （ H.） Y.） （ F.Nakano AIST） （ M.Kannari （Keio. Murata Yamagishi Urino Kuroda Murata Yamaguchi Inada Tanada Tsuda Kawai.） （ H. 2009） Secretariat Nakajima. Yamagishi Yamaguchi Kawai. Okuma Kuroda. Inada Inada Tanada Kamiyama Kuroda Masuda.Saruwatari （National Defense Academy） A. Kobayashi Hirano Hirano Urino Inada Tanada Kawai.Komachi （Osaka Inst.Maeda Fujitsu） （ T.Arakawa Univ.Nakano Univ. Okuma Tanada. etc.Tech. Okuma （ M.Arakawa Univ. Sci.Takara NTT） （ T.） （ Y.） （ J.） （ Y.. Okuma Tatsuno.Kaino Tohoku Univ.） M.of Tech. Okuma Tsuda.Takara NTT） （ K.Mikoshiba Univ. Murata S. Tatsuno 86 .Hatori （Univ.Uchidoi （Panasonic） T.Uriono.of Tokyo） （ H.of Tech. Fujii. Kawakubo Kamiyama.Yajima Meiji Univ. Yamagishi Yamaguchi Kawai.Kurokawa Tokyo Inst.） （ Y.Kamiya NAID） （ Y.Tech.of Tech. Kamiyama. Sci.） （ M.Noguchi （Tohoku Inst.Mizumoto Tokyo Inst.） （ K. Sci.Uchida Tokai Univ. Sugiyama Murata.） （ T. Yamaguchi.Awazu Osaka Univ.Univ.Kondo AIST） （ K.Tech.） H.Ishida Chitose Inst. Yamagishi Kawai. Yamagishi Tsuda Tsuda Fujii. Kawai. Okuma Inada.Sugaya Toshiba） （ M. Okuma Okuma. Kobayashi Masuda.Kyuma Mitsubishi Electric Corp.Nagase NTT） （ T. Tsuda.Komachi （Osaka Inst.of Tokyo） M.） （ T. Tech.Ishikawa Canon） （ K.） （ M.. Yamagishi Yamaguchi Urino.Yokogawa Pioneer） （ M.Yamabayashi （Chitose Inst.） （ T.Fujita ILT） （ M. Sci.） F. Yamagishi.Itoh Nihon Univ.） （ Y.Kagawa Shonan Inst.Tomita NTT） （ R.Arai （Chuo Univ. Kawakubo Murata. of Electro-Communications） Yamaguchi. （Affiliation） K. Okuma Kamiyama. Kobayashi Yamaguchi.Arimoto Univ.） （ T.of Tsukuba） （ K.Takakura Ritsumeikan Univ.Main Committees in FY 2008 Committee/WG Steering Committee Optoelectronic Industry Trend Research Committee Optical Communication Research Committee Optical Storage Research Committee Optical Input/Output Research Committee Display Research Committee Photovoltaic Energy Research Committee Laser Processing Research Committee Optical Sensing and Measurement Research Committee Statistics Analysis Research Committee Optoelectronic Technology Trend Research Committee Optical Materials/Devices （WG1） Optical Communication Network WG2） （ Optical Storage/Information Processing WG3） （ Display WG4） （ Human Interface WG5） （ Optical Processing/Measurement （WG6） Photovoltaic Energy WG7） （ Medical Optoelectronic Industry and Technology WG8） （ Patent Committee Technological Strategy Development Optoelectronic Technology Roadmap Development Committee Agri-Photonics Breakthrough Technology Committee Silicon Photonics Breakthrough Technology Committee Support of New Business Initiatives Committee Development Project Examination and Evaluation Committee Optoelectronic Industry Technology Standardization General Committee Fiber Optics Standardization Committee Administrative Advisory Subcommittee Dynamic Module Subcommittee Intra-Building Optical Wiring Subcommittee Optical Fiber Standardization Committee Optical Connector Standardization Committee Optical Passive Components Standardization Committee Optical Active Device Standardization Committee Optical Amplifier Standardization Committee Optical Subsystem Standardization Committee Optical Measuring Instrument Standardization Committee TC 76/Laser Safety Standardization Committee ISO/TC172/SC 9 Japanese National Committee ISO/TC 172/SC 9/WG 7 Japanese National Committee Optical Disk Standardization Committee Maintenance Subcommittee The First Media Subcommittee MO） （ The Second Media Subcommittee PC） （ The Third Media Subcommittee ROM） （ Format Subcommittee New Type Solar Cell Standardization Committee IEC/TC 82/WG 2 Japanese National Committee Committee of International Standardization Proposal for Evaluation Methods of Polymer Optical Waveguide P（ Project） Committee of International Standardization Proposal for Mechanical Reliability Evaluation Method for SFP Small Form （ Pluggable） Optical Transmitter Module W-Project） （ Committee of International Standardization Proposal of Laser Diodes for Sensing Applications （D-Project） Laser Safety School Steering Committee Laser Equipment Engineers Examination Committee Kenjiro Sakurai Memorial Prize Committee 4 5 5 1 2 1 3 3 6 6 6 8 9 9 5 5 6 5 2 0 3 0 7 4 2 9 4 4 5 24 5 11 6 5 46 20 8 14 16 21 18 17 13 17 12 15 28 16 6 20 9 6 10 11 10 21 24 18 Y.Tech.Tech. Oyama NEC） （ Y.） （ A. Y.of Tokyo） T.Ohtsu Univ.Tominaga AIST） （ O.Koshoubu Pioneer） （ R.Kuriyama Pioneer） （ H. Murakami Sugimori Sugimori Sugimori.Toshima NTT Electronics） （ Executive Committee 0 0 0 0 0 5 5 5 5 13 Technical Committee 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 10 8 15 12 12 12 12 7 M. Murakami Study Group Optical Disk Study Group Photonics Devices and Technology Study Group Optical Materials and Application Technology Study Group Photonic NGN Technologies Study Group Advanced Photo-Excited Materials Processing Study Group Number of Meeting 6 6 4 5 5 Number of Members 71 93 56 74 65 Representative Affiliation） （ J.Kunio NEC） （ Executive Committee Number of Meeting 1 Number of Members 7 Chairperson.Wada Kobe Univ.Ohtsu Univ.Miyamoto Hitachi） （ K.of Tokyo） T. etc.（As of March 31.Ito Sugimori. Y.Watanabe NTT AFTY） （ T.of Tokyo） （ T.Murakami （OITDA） E.） （ M.of Tokyo） （ Executive Committee 0 6 2 2 9 15 8 7 T.） （ T.Arakawa Univ.Ito Ono.Uchiyama Fujitsu Laboratories） （ A.Hatano Konica Minolta Opto） （ Executive Committee 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 12 12 13 5 14 5 6 8 M.Asami （Univ.Asami （Univ.Asami （Univ.） （ M.Aoyama Keio Univ. Yamagishi Kuroda 87 .Imanaka Osaka Univ.） （ Tanada Inada Fujii Secretariat Kawai.Takeda Hitachi） （ Murakami 2 5 2 5 14 5 K.Watanabe NTT AFTY） （ T.Hayashi （ALAXALA Networks ） Ono.） （ T.Obara Keio Univ.Imanaka Osaka Univ.2009） Committee/WG Project Executive Committee for Next Generation Network Device Planning Committee Technical Committee Standardization Committee Next Generation Network Device Project Representative Committee Technical Committee Intellectual Property Right Working Group Terabyte Optical Storage Project Executive Committee Representative Committee Technical Committee Practical Application Committee Intellectual Property Right Working Group International Standardization Working Group Market Creation Working Group Nano-mastering Technology Development Project for Terabyte Storage Practical Application Committee Intellectual Property Right Working Group International Standardization Working Group Market Creation Working Group Sub-Terabyte Optical Memory Project Representative Committee Technical Committee Coordination Committee Market Creation Working Group Intellectual Property Right Working Group International Standardization Working Group Advisory Group Committee Nanophotonics Components Development Organization Representative Committee Technical Committee Planning Committee Intellectual Property Right Working Group International Standardization Working Group Market and Practical Affairs Working Group 2 9 0 2 0 0 6 13 6 6 6 6 M.of Tokyo） T.Minakata Shizuoka Univ. （Affiliation） Secretariat 14243 14243 144424443 1442443 14444244443 144424443 T.of Tokyo） （ H.Toshima NTT Electronics） （ R. 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Ltd.. Komatsu Ltd. Totoku Electric Co. Fujinon Corporation Hoya Corporation Optical Technology Center Moritex Corporation Ricoh Company. Corning International K. Musashi Institute of Technology Institute for Laser Technology 88 .K. Mitsubishi Engineering . Hakuto Co. Taiyo Yuden Co. Tosoh Corporation Nissan Chemical Industries. Anritsu Corporation Ushio Inc. [Commercial & Advertisement] Advanced Communication Media Co... (As of March 31. Ltd. JSR Corporation Showa Denko K. Lite-on Japan Ltd.. Ltd.. Ltd. Ltd.. Ltd. [Others] [Machinery] IHI Corporation Ulvac. NEC Corporation NEC Glass Components. The Nippon Signal Co. Tatsuta Electric Wire & Cable Co... Ltd...... Yamaichi Electronics Co. [Glass & Ceramics] Asahi Glass Co. Santec Corporation Sanyo Electric Co. Inc. Mitsubishi Rayon Co. FiBest Limited Fujitsu Limited Fuji Electric Holdings Co. Ltd.. Inc. Photonics Research Institute. Panasonic Corporation Panasonic Electric Works Co.. Ltd. Ltd. Hoya Corporation [Steel & Non-Ferrous] Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. The Furukawa Electric Co. Ltd. GSI Group Japan Corporation CCS Inc. Tyco Electronics AMP K. Hitachi Maxell. Ltd. Brother Industries. Nippon Shokubai Co. JTEKT Corporation ShinMaywa Industries.. Advanced PDP Development Center Corporation Sharp Corporation Stanley Electric Co. Ltd. Seiko Epson Corporation Sony Corporation DDK Ltd. Topcon Corporation Nikon Corporation Nidek Co. Ltd. Ltd. Ltd. Ltd. Ltd. Ltd. Ltd. Covalent Materials Corporation Schott Nippon K.. Toshiba Corporation Toshiba Matsushita Display Technology Co. Ltd. Ltd.Supporting Members [Construction] Kinden Corporation [Textile & Pulp] Tomoegawa Paper Co. Shimadzu Corporation Suruga Seiki Co.. Ltd. Ltd.K. Ltd. Ltd. Hitachi Cable.. Sumitomo Chemical Co.. Ltd. Asahi Research Center Co. OpNext Japan. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation Murata Mfg. Ltd. National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) Network Photonics Research Center.. Seiko Instruments Inc. Ltd.. Daikin Industries. Ltd. Plasma Laboratory. Hirose Electric Co.. Hitachi. Ltd. Ltd. Ltd.. Ltd.. Ltd. Ltd. [Electric Wire & Cable] Okano Electric Wire Co. Ltd.. NTT Electronics Corporation FDK Corporation Oki Electric Industry Co. Omron Corporation Kaga. Ltd. Ltd. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Victor Company of Japan. Ltd.K. Inc. Canare Electric Co... Ltd... Ltd.. [Chemistry] Adachi New Industrial Co. Konica Minolta Technology Center Inc. Ltd. Ltd. Inc. Ltd. [Other Manufacturing] Ceratec Japan Co. National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation Fujimori Kogyo Co.. Ltd.. TDK Corporation Digital Stream Corporation Tokyo Instruments Inc.. Ltd.. Mabuchi S&T Inc. Zeon Corporation Fujifilm Corporation Mitsui Chemicals. Tajimi Electronics Co. Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co.. Mitsubishi Cable Industries Ltd. Nippon Steel & Sumikin Welding Co. Nippon Electric Glass Co.. Ltd... Ltd. [Electronics & Electronic Appliances] Advantest Corporation Alps Electric Co. Ltd. Seikoh Giken Co. Hamamatsu Photonics K.. SWCC Showa Holdings Co. Ltd. Kyocera Corporation Kimmon Electric Co. Pioneer Corporation Hakusan Mfg. Ltd. Honda Tsushin Kogyo Co. Dainippon Screen Mfg. jp The photograph in the cover was taken by Hitoshi Watanabe . Sekiguchi.Tokyo.oitda.or. JAPAN 112-0014 Phone: +81 3 5225 6431 Fax: +81 3 5225 6435 URL: http://www.Published by Optoelectronic Industry and Technology Development Association(OITDA) 1-20-10. Bunkyo.