5 September 2012

GigOptix assigns distributor for Japan

GigOptix Inc of San Jose, CA, USA (a fabless supplier of analog semiconductor and optical components enabling high-speed end-to-end information streaming over optical fiber and wireless networks) has signed Altima Corporation, a subsidiary of Macnica Group, to be its Japanese distributor of optical and RF/MMIC products. Altima will distribute GigOptix’s optical and RF/MMIC products in Japan.

“Altima is a superb addition to the GigOptix distributor network. They have excellent technical expertise and deep customer relationships with Japanese and Global customers,” said Dr. Avi Katz, chairman and CEO, GigOptix. “Altima’s reputation for providing dedicated customer service and superior technical support to their Japanese electronics and IT customers will greatly enhance the penetration of GigOptix’s revolutionary solutions into and for the Japanese market.”

“We are very pleased to represent GigOptix,” said Akinobu Miyoshi, president of Altima. “This partnership will enable us to provide our customers with an enhanced and cost-effective portfolio of optical and RF solutions for their varied applications. Altima has a long history of offering innovative and quality solutions to major Japanese customers and we believe that GigOptix’s technology and market focus closely aligns with Altima’s expertise and that this partnership will be mutually beneficial for the Japanese market.”

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