History

CyOptics was founded in 1999 with the vision of providing core optical technologies to enable bandwidth for high speed networks. The company initially focused on the development of 40Gbps modulators and 40Gbps detectors leveraging its in-house Indium Phosphide fabrication capabilities. In addition to developing its own technology and products, CyOptics has added key technologies and products through a series of acquisitions:

2003	CENIX, a developer of high speed optical modules using a proprietary manufacturing platform
2005	Optoelectronics Division of TriQuint, formerly the Optoelectronics Division of Agere Systems, Lucent Technologies and Bell Labs, a market leader in lasers and receivers
2007	Apogee Photonics, a developer and manufacturer of 10Gbps and 40Gbps lasers
2007	Inplane Photonics, a developer and manufacturer of Silica on Silicon Planar Lightguide Circuits
2008	PGT Photonics, a Pirelli Division, a developer and manufacturer of tunable lasers and Photonic Integrated Circuits

CyOptics has grown rapidly and expanded its customer base to over 180 customers worldwide, achieving a compound annual sales growth rate of 36% from 2005 to 2011.