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GigOptix ASIC to Be Big in Japan
The firm has appointed Solekia as its distributor in Japan to expand sales for its growing ASIC product family.
GigOptix, a leading supplier of high performance electronic and electro-optic components that enable next generation 40G and 100G optical networks, it has signed Solekia Ltd., a leading distributor of electronic components and information technology, to expand its ASIC product distribution in Japan.
Under the agreement, Solekia will offer GigOptix’ Structured ASIC devices and Standard Cells along with local design and sales support to Japanese customers focusing particularly on the Industrial and Medical markets. Midoriya Electric Co. will continue to be the sole distributor for GigOptix’ optical and RF sales in Japan.
“Solekia is a superb addition to the GigOptix distributor network. They have excellent technical expertise and deep customer relationships with over 20 years of experience in providing ASIC solutions to Japanese customers, particularly in the Industrial and Medical markets,” stated Anil Chaudhry, GigOptix Director of Marketing for the ASIC products.
“GigOptix, with our expertise in Structured and Standard ASIC, has taped out over 2000 designs and our Structured ASIC technology is particularly suited for the Industrial and Medical applications in Japan. Solekia’s reputation for providing dedicated customer service and superior technical support to the ASIC customers will greatly enhance GigOptix’ cost effective solutions and best-in-class service for the Japanese market.”
“We are very pleased to represent GigOptix,” said Takashi Miura, General Manager, System Business Group of Solekia in Japan. “This partnership will enable us to provide our customers with an enhanced and cost-effective portfolio of Structured ASIC and Standard Cell solutions for the Industrial and Medical applications. Solekia has a long history of providing successful ASIC solutions to major Japanese customers and we believe that GigOptix’ ASIC technology and market focus closely aligns with Solekia’s expertise and that this partnership will be mutually beneficial for successfully deploying GigOptix’ ASIC products in the Japanese market.”
Solekia is a leading trading company handling semiconductor and component devices. Solekia develops high value added custom LSI and sells RF tags related products, small LCD monitors for growing pervasive computing, security products, personal storage and network related products. Solekia has completed 500 designs since 1988. Solekia design center has successfully designed a mobile WiMax to realize a next generation high speed communication.
GigOptix is a leading supplier of high performance electronic and electro-optic components that enable next generation 40G and 100G fiber-optic telecommunications and data-communications networks. The Company offers a broad portfolio of high speed electronic devices including polymer electro-optic modulators, modulator drivers, laser drivers and receiver amplifiers for telecom, datacom, Infiniband and consumer optical systems, covering serial and parallel communication technologies from 1G to 100G. GigOptix also offers the widest range of mixed-signal and RF ASIC solutions in the market including Standard Cell, Hybrid and Structured ASICs targeting the Consumer, Industrial, Defense & Avionics industries.
