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Fiber OpticBusiness Unit
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LED LightingBusiness Unit
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| 1980 |
1986
Founded DiCon Fiberoptics, Inc.
Started Delivery of Optical Components to the Optical Communication Industry.
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| 1990 |
1992
Released multi-channel "radial" opto-mechanical switches
1995
Started optical coating technology development
1996
Developed Filter WDM Components
1997
Developed Thin Film Filter Coating Technology for Telecom
1998
Started R&D Efforts in MEMS Technology
1999
Released GP700 Test and Measurement Platform
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| 2000 |
2000
Established Overseas Production Capability in Taiwan - Global Fiberoptics, Inc.
2001
Inaugurated Our 200,000 ft² Richmond, California Corporate Headquarters Facility
Released First MEMS Optical Component- MEMS VOA
2002
Started Epitaxy and Photonic Chip Process Development for Solid-State Lighting
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2003
Released MEMS 1xN Switches
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2003
Expanded Photonics Expertise by Investing in Solid-State Lighting and LED Technology
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2004
Ranked the #1 Private Company (in the Fiber Optics Passive Component Industry) by Light Reading
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2005
Launched Our First LED Lighting Fixture, With 1,200 Lumens Light Output, Using Proprietary Dense Matrix LED™ Platform
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2006
Awarded a Major Contract by Boeing for the U.S. Navy's P-8A Program
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2007
Formed "DiCon Lighting" Business Unit, Initiated Multiple Lighting Brands
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2007
Released First Dense Matrix LED™ Microscope Illuminator Under the ScopeLED® Brand
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2008
Released MEMS Optical Tunable Filters
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2008
Unveiled New Fiber Illuminators for the Architectural Lighting Industry, Under the FiberLamp™ Brand
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2009
Released the GP750 Test and Measurement Platform
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2009
Launched Horticulture and Aquarium Lighting Under the Kessil® Brand
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| 2010 |
2010
Released MEMS Optical Channel Monitor
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2010
Unveiled a Line of Modern, Stunning, and Touch-Controllable Desk, Floor, and Accent Lighting, Under the Cielux® Brand
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2011
Participated on the First P-8A Test Flight
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2011
Unveiled a Line of Modern, Stunning, and Touch-Controllable Desk, Floor, and Accent Lighting, Under the Cielux® Brand
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2012
Released MEMS 3D Matrix Switch
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2012
Introduced a Series of Track Lights Under the Cielux® Brand
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2013
Expanded MEMS Tunable Filter Portfolio
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2013
Released Advanced Lighting Fixtures for Film Makers, Videographers, and Photographers Under the Fiilex® Brand
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2014
Released Gen II MEMS 1xN Switch (up to 1x32)
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2014
Introduced the Award Winning 180W Q500 Light Under the Fiilex® Brand
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2015
New Ultra-Compact MEMS Tunable Filters Introduced
Released New MEMS Integrated Modules for ROADM Applications.
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2015
Unveiled the 300W Q1000 Light Under the Fiilex® Brand.
Introduced the AP700 Low Profile Aquarium Light, with Wi-Fi Control, Under the Kessil® Brand.
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2016
Released the UFA. The MEMS Ultra-Compact Wideband Tunable Filter with Integrated VOA (UFA) is an ideal multi-function component for signal cleanup and precise power control, for use in coherent transceivers and EDFA modules.
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2016
Kessil brought out the A80 series, featuring the ultra-compact and elegant, shell-shaped LED fixtures ideal for small coral tanks and freshwater planted aquariums.
Fiilex launched the 320W Q8 Tunable White. It produces a superior spotlight effect and stable light quality without overlapping shadows.
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2017
Released Attenuator with Tap Detector (ATD). The ATD provides power monitoring both before and after the VOA function, effectively combining five components into one.
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2017
Kessil debuted the PR160 series providing LED lights with specific and precise wavelengths optimized for photochemistry reactions.
Fiilex released the 320W Matrix RGBW. High quality white light and rich, full-spectrum light are achieved through the full 360º RGBW color mixing technology.
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2018
Released PON Tunable Receiver (PTR). PON Tunable Receiver, this compact MEMS based 10 Gbps ROSA can be tuned to receive one of up to eight adjacent 100 GHz ITU channels.
Begin developing Silicon Photonics technology
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2018
Kessil has set a new benchmark for the aquarium light market with the A360 X series - It provides a higher light output over a larger area in a lower profile design.
Fiilex officially entered the Hollywood film industry level with its launch of the 1200W full-color fixture - Quad RGBW.
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2019
Expanded MEMS 3D Matrix Size to 96x96. DiCon’s MEMS 3D Matrix Optical Switches are high reliability, all optical, non-blocking fiber optic switch that enables the simultaneous connection of multiple fibers to one another
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2019
Fiilex launched the 165W Q5 Color combining the extensive feature set of top-tier RGBW LEDs with the performance of a tungsten fresnel.
Kessil launched the new generation smart products - WiFi Dongle and smart APP. The automatic lighting scheduling elevates users’ experiences to the next level.
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| 2020 |
2020
Released GP800 Fiber Optic System Platform. The GP600 is a flexible system that can be built with any combination of fiber optic switches, variable optical attenuators, tap detectors, couplers or any other fiber optic device required for the application.
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2020
Fiilex launched the second generation 1200W Quad Color with the new upgraded wireless DMX and the powerful 16-pixel light source control.
Kessil introduced the flagship AP9X. It has set a new standard in the aquarium lighting industry along with the advanced control systems.
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2021
Fiilex launched the 900W Q10 Color with 10” Fresnel and wireless DMX control. This fixture delivers high-quality full-color light output.
Kessil launched the 185W A500X to meet the needs for high intensity of large aquariums and experienced SPS coral growers.
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2022
MEMS optical switch modules are fully introduced into the application of polarization-maintaining optical fiber: the channel number of the small 1xN switch is expanded to 1x8, and the maximum channel number of the optical matrix switch up 72x72.
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2022
Fiilex develops the automatic control of the motor, DMX controls the rotation and provides accurate angle detection. CRMX is installed to realize wireless control of 2KW large-scale photography light.
Kessil launched the Landscape series, providing customized lights for the track lighting market, dedicated to indoor plants and indoor aquariums.
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2023
Launched Optical Switching System (OSS) for network applications! Launched a more stable and reliable GP800 system, with applications ranging from optical testing to quantum computing to photon doppler velocimetry (PDV).
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2023
Fiilex develops the G series light with imaging optics, produces clear images on the screen through the focusing of the lens barrel, and extends the P3L series lamps of the track system.
Kessil launched 900W large-scale aquarium and public plant hall lights, creating demand for LED commercialization, power-saving and high-power light.
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2024
The matrix optical switch features a maximum capacity of 384x384 ports and can be integrated into OSS and GP800 test systems, enhancing transceiver testing efficiency. It also provides testing solutions for Silicon Photonics chip evaluation. Additionally, these large matrix optical switches are well-suited for applications in surveillance, quantum computing, data centers, and the development of next-generation all-optical network architectures.
Global has begun construction of a cleanroom for silicon photonics manufacturing.
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2024
Fiilex Develop 3600W Motorized Puch Light. Beam angle from 12° to 50°, smooth dimming contrast ratio upto 1: 500000, with wireless CRMX function, and 16-pixel mode, IP25 waterproof.
Kessil launches the PR300, a chemical experiment lamp, provides customized wavelength selection, which increases the irradiance per test tube by 3 times and the coverage by 5 times.
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