Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.

Applied Optoelectronics designs, manufactures, and sells fiber-optic networking products. Its product portfolio includes optical modules, optical filters, lasers, laser components, subassemblies, transmitters and transceivers, turn-key equipment, headend, node, and distribution equipment, as well as amplifiers. The company serves internet data center operators, cable television providers, telecom equipment manufacturers, fiber-to-the-home networks, and internet service providers. Its products are distributed through direct and indirect sales channels across the United States, Taiwan, and China.

Applied Optoelectronics is listed on the Nasdaq Global Market (NasdaqGM) under the ticker symbol AAOI. Its shares are traded in U.S. dollars (USD), which is the company's reporting currency. As a U.S.-based company headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas, it operates primarily in the United States, Taiwan, and China, but its stock is traded on a major U.S. exchange.

Applied Optoelectronics operates in the Technology sector and is classified under the Communication Equipment industry. This means the company develops and manufactures hardware and components used for communication networks, specifically fiber-optic technologies that enable high-speed data transmission. Its products are critical for internet infrastructure, cable television systems, and telecom networks.

Applied Optoelectronics is headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas, United States. The company was incorporated in 1997 and serves customers in the United States, Taiwan, and China. Its markets include internet data center operators, cable television providers, telecom equipment manufacturers, fiber-to-the-home networks, and internet service providers. The company distributes its fiber-optic networking products through both direct and indirect sales channels.