Aegis Semiconductor Changes Name to Aegis Lightwave.WOBURN, Mass. -- Aegis Semiconductor, the leader in low-cost DWDM (Dense WDM) The term given to wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) when significantly more channels were being added. Since WDM is increasingly more "dense" all the time, both terms are used synonymously. See WDM. DWDM - wavelength division multiplexing channel monitoring solutions for ROADMs and other applications, announced today that it has changed its name to Aegis Lightwave. The new name better describes the full breadth of products and markets that Aegis serves and its growing presence throughout the optical telecommunications industry. The choice of 'semiconductor' in its original name goes back to the company inception in the year 2000. At that time, Aegis was providing wafer or die level products. Aegis continues to utilize the fundamental advantages of its semiconductor processes in all of its products. However, since that time, Aegis has grown to become a well-known provider of the most cost-effective optical channel monitor components, modules and sub-systems to the fiber-optic communications industry communications industry, broadly defined, the business of conveying information. Although communication by means of symbols and gestures dates to the beginning of human history, the term generally refers to mass communications. . "With over 10,000 optical channel monitor ports shipped to date and a broad adoption of our technology, Aegis continues to grow rapidly," said Jeffrey Farmer, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Aegis Lightwave. "The name change re-affirms our focus on fiber-optic communications and our commitment to continue exceeding our customers' expectations for product performance, quality and innovation." About Aegis([R]) Lightwave, Inc. Aegis Lightwave is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. that builds cost-effective solutions for ROADMS, amplifiers and intelligent optical networks. Based on its Active Thin Films[TM] technology, Aegis is the first company to deliver low-cost wavelength-monitoring components and modules that are easily manufactured using proven methods from the semiconductor industry. Aegis has raised more than $30 Million in funding from leading investors and venture capitalists Venture Capitalist An investor who provides capital to either start-up ventures or support small companies who wish to expand but do not have access to public funding. Notes: Venture capitalists usually expect higher returns for the additional risks taken. including Vesbridge Partners, Alta Partners, Technology Venture Partners and Megunticook Management. The company is located in Woburn, Massachusetts Woburn (/'wu.bə(r)n/) is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA. The population was 37,258 at the 2000 census. Woburn is the birthplace of Anglo-American scientist Benjamin Thompson, a.k.a. , USA. More information can be viewed at www.aegislightwave.com. |
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