What Marktech Optoelectronics does

Marktech Optoelectronics is a privately-held, veteran-owned designer and manufacturer of optoelectronic components founded in 1985 by Navy veteran Mark Campito, who continues to serve as CEO. The company is headquartered in Latham, New York, with vertically integrated silicon photodiode manufacturing in Simi Valley, California (since 2014) and InGaAs photodiode production via custom MOCVD epitaxial growth in Japan. Its portfolio spans the commercially broadest wavelength range available — LED emitters from 235nm (deep UVC) through 4,300nm (MWIR) and silicon/InGaAs photodetectors from 250nm to 2,600nm — encompassing more than 500 standard catalog products and 3,000+ customized OEM designs delivered to date.

The product line is organized into two main pillars. The detector portfolio includes InGaAs PIN photodiodes, silicon photodetectors (general purpose, UV-enhanced, IR-enhanced, dual-enhanced), quadrant and array photodiodes, silicon phototransistors, avalanche photodetectors, UV/SiC detectors, and photoreflectors. The emitter portfolio includes UV LEDs (including 235nm/255nm deep UVC), visible, near-IR, SWIR and MWIR LEDs, point sources, multi-wavelength emitters, red-dot/reticle LEDs, CREE LEDs, backlight panels, and light rings. Differentiation rests on proprietary ATLAS Hermetic SMD packaging (seam-welded for moisture/oxygen protection), custom MOCVD wafer-level control, and an explicit policy of accepting custom OEM orders without requiring large volume commitments.

The business model combines four revenue streams: sale of standard catalog components through global distributors (Digi-Key, Mouser, and regional partners Rikei, Militram, ARL, Syscom-Prorep), custom OEM hardware (detectors, LEDs, assemblies), epitaxial wafer sales (InP, 2"/3"/4"), and engineering services (characterization, reliability testing, application support). Go-to-market is a multi-channel mix of distributor-led catalog sales, direct enterprise engineering sales for OEM custom projects (led by CTO Vince Forte and Business Unit Manager Barry Jones), and event-driven demand generation at SPIE Photonics West and Sensors Converge. End markets are diversified across medical and biotechnology (non-invasive diagnostics, glucose monitoring, pulse oximetry), aerospace and defense (satellite communications, missile guidance, quadrant photodetectors for laser tracking), analytical instruments (spectroscopy, fluorescence, chromatography), communications (fiber/free-space optical, 1550nm), industrial automation (encoders, LiDAR, proximity sensing), and environmental monitoring (UV sterilization, flame detection).

Name

Marktech Optoelectronics

Legal name

Marktech Optoelectronics Inc.

Website

https://marktechopto.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Marktech Optoelectronics designs and manufactures standard and custom optoelectronic components — LEDs spanning 235nm to 4300nm and silicon/InGaAs photodetectors from 250nm to 2600nm. Founded in 1985, it serves medical, aerospace/defense, analytical, and industrial customers through global distributors and direct OEM sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Optoelectronic Components Manufacturing

NAICS

Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (33441), Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (334419)

SIC

Semiconductors & Related Devices (3674), Electronic Components, Nec (3679)

akta.pro primary industry

Optoelectronic Components (LEDs, photodiodes, optocouplers, optical sensors) (IMAGAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Optoelectronic Emitters (LED/Laser/VCSEL) (HDAHALAL), Photodiodes & Discrete Photodetectors (HDAHAHAL), Optoelectronic Receivers & Transceivers (Photodetectors/Optical Modules) (HDAHALAM)

Keywords

• Optoelectronic components
• LED emitters
• Photodiode detectors
• Cree LED distribution
• OEM custom optoelectronics

Headquarters

HQ city

Latham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Standard Optoelectronic Components: Sale of standard catalog products including LEDs (UV, visible, NIR, SWIR, MWIR), photodiodes (silicon, InGaAs), phototransistors, and avalanche photodetectors. Products sold through distributors and direct channels.
2. Custom/OEM Products: Custom-designed photodiodes, LED devices, and assemblies tailored to specific customer requirements. Includes custom packaging, wavelength specifications, and integrated solutions. Volume commitments not required for customization.
3. Epitaxial Wafers: Sale of InP epiwafers for SWIR applications in 2", 3", and 4" diameters. Used by customers for photodetectors, linear arrays, and image sensors.
4. Engineering Services: Technical consulting, application engineering support, testing, and validation services. Includes wavelength testing, optical/electrical characterization, reliability testing, and simulation of specific conditions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Marktech Optoelectronics designs and manufactures standard and custom optoelectronic components, including silicon and InGaAs photodiodes, phototransistors, avalanche photodetectors, UV/visible/NIR/SWIR/MWIR LED emitters, Cree LEDs, photoreflectors, and packaged assemblies. The company also provides OEM engineering services such as custom detector/LED design, epitaxial wafer fabrication, and specialized packaging (including ATLAS hermetic SMD), with vertically integrated manufacturing in California and Japan.

Product overview

Marktech Optoelectronics is a designer and manufacturer of standard and custom optoelectronics components and assemblies. The company offers the broadest range of UV, visible, NIR, SWIR, and MWIR LED emitters and silicon/InGaAs photodiode detectors commercially available, spanning wavelengths from 235nm to 4300nm. The portfolio includes core product lines: InGaAs PIN Photodiodes (600nm-2600nm), Silicon Photodetectors (250nm-1100nm), Quadrant & Array Photodiodes, Silicon Phototransistors, Avalanche Photodetectors, UV Detectors, Photoreflectors, UV LEDs, Visible LEDs, Near IR LEDs, SWIR/MWIR LEDs, Point Source Emitters, Multi-Wavelength LEDs, Red Dot/Reticle LEDs, and CREE LEDs. These are complemented by OEM services including custom detector design, custom LED devices, and specialized ATLAS hermetic SMD packaging. The company operates vertically integrated manufacturing in Simi Valley, California and Japan, with testing facilities in Latham, New York. Marktech was founded in 1985 and celebrates 40+ years of optoelectronics innovation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• InGaAs PIN Photodiodes Indium Gallium Arsenide PIN photodiodes made using InGaAs/InP technology with spectral sensitivity from 600nm to 2600nm, available in 1.7µm and 2.6µm cut-off versions for fiber optics, medical diagnostics, and SWIR imaging applications.
• Silicon Photodetectors Cutting-edge silicon photodiodes for UV to NIR detection from 250nm to 1100nm, including General Purpose (Series 8), UV Enhanced (Series 4), IR Enhanced Peak (Series 14), and UV & IR Enhanced (Series 11) variants for medical diagnostics and industrial sensing.
• Quadrant & Array Photodiodes Monolithic quadrant photodiodes (QPDs) and linear arrays in silicon and InGaAs materials for position sensing, dispersive spectroscopy, laser alignment, and atomic force microscopy applications.
• Silicon Phototransistors Broad line of silicon phototransistors in various packages from miniature metal can to ceramic, with spectral sensitivity of approximately 400nm to 1100nm or UV-enhanced variants for optical switching and industrial automation.
• Avalanche Photodetectors Silicon APDs offering low-level light and short pulse detection for wavelengths between 400nm and 1100nm, with active areas of 230µm or 500µm, optimized for 800nm or 905nm peak response with rise times as low as 300ps and frequency response to 1GHz.
• UV Detectors UV detectors in TO metal-can packages from TO-18 to TO-39 with special UV glass lens. SiC photodiode-based detectors with responsivity from 210nm to 355nm for flame detection and sterilization applications.
• Photoreflectors High-reliability sensors containing both LED emitter and photodetector functions in a single package for edge sensing, line sensing, coin bill validation, and bar code reading applications.
• UV LEDs UV LED emitters covering UVA, UVB, UVC, and deep UVC from 235nm to 400nm in various packages for sterilization, water purification, curing, and chemical analysis applications.
• Visible LEDs Visible LED products from 400nm to 700nm engineered for high-quality, energy-efficient lighting solutions across consumer electronics and industrial displays.
• Near IR LEDs Near-infrared LED emitters typically from 700nm to 1000nm for optical encoders, industrial sensing, and other applications requiring invisible light wavelengths.
• SWIR & MWIR LEDs Short-wave infrared (SWIR) and mid-wave infrared (MWIR) LEDs from 1020nm to 4300nm for material analysis, machine vision, and high-power industrial applications.
• Point Source Emitters Point Source LEDs engineered for optical encoders, edge sensors, and applications requiring highly focused light with minimal dispersion.
• Multi-Wavelength LEDs Multi-LED chips in single packages combining multiple wavelengths across UV, visible, NIR, SWIR, and MWIR spectral ranges for diverse application requirements.
• Red Dot & Reticle LEDs Sharpest red dot LED point sources and microdisplay reticle LEDs for accurate aiming and targeting applications without revealing location to target.
• Cree LEDs Cree LED solutions including through-hole, surface mount, P-4 devices, starboards, metal cans, and chips for architectural, video, signage, and specialty lighting applications.
• LED Backlight Panels LED backlight and edge-lit panels providing full daylight visibility for LCD displays, customizable in color and size.
• LED Light Rings Light rings with high radiant power output within compact circular footprint for machine vision and illumination applications from 405nm to 624nm.
• OEM Custom Detectors Custom photodiode detectors designed to unique customer specifications including specialized performance, integrated filters, photodiode arrays, and hybridization for aerospace, medical, and industrial applications.
• Custom LED Devices Custom LED solutions including packaging and optoelectrical categorization through vertically integrated manufacturing facilities in California and Japan.
• Engineering Services Technical consulting, application engineering support, testing, and validation services, including wavelength testing, optical/electrical characterization, reliability testing, and simulation of specific conditions for OEM customers.
• InP Epitaxial Wafers InP epiwafers for SWIR applications in 2", 3", and 4" diameters, sold to customers building photodetectors, linear arrays, and image sensors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Shortest delivery lead times in the photodetector industry for standard and custom photodiodes
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.

• Rikei CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2021Exclusive distributor for Japan market since 2021. Established 65-year-old Tokyo-based trading partner and value-added solutions provider serving electronic OEMs and communications companies with system integration and component distribution.
• Digi-Key ElectronicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary global distributor for Marktech standard catalog products including LEDs, photodiodes, and detectors. Products available immediately through Digi-Key's online platform with technical support.
• Mouser ElectronicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal authorized distributor offering Marktech products with technical support and online purchasing capabilities.
• MilitramregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Israel market, providing local access to Marktech optoelectronic products.
• ARL GroupregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Canada market, enabling local sales and support for Marktech products.
• Syscom-ProrepregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales engineering representatives covering France and Germany markets with local customer support.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Hamamatsu Photonics: Global optoelectronics leader offering photodiodes, LEDs, and photonic components across UV-to-MWIR wavelengths; broader catalog and scale than Marktech but overlapping in SWIR/InGaAs and UV emitter/detector lines.
• Excelitas Technologies: Large photonics and sensor manufacturer with photodetectors, LED sources, and OEM modules serving aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial markets—an overlapping portfolio with Marktech's emitter and detector offerings.
• First Sensor (TE Connectivity): Producer of silicon and InGaAs photodiodes, avalanche photodiodes, and custom optoelectronic assemblies for industrial, medical, and aerospace applications—directly comparable to Marktech's detector product family.
• Thorlabs: Broadline photonics supplier with LEDs, photodetectors, and OEM optomechanical assemblies; while its catalog is much wider, the photodiode and LED emitter lines directly overlap with Marktech.

Direct peers

• Laser Components: Distributor and custom manufacturer of photodiodes, LEDs, and IR sources for industrial, medical, and research customers—comparable mix of catalog distribution and custom OEM services.
• VIGO Photonics: Specialist in HgCdTe, InGaAs, and quantum detectors for MWIR/SWIR applications including defense and spectroscopy—comparable to Marktech's SWIR/MWIR detector capabilities.
• Opto Diode (ITW): Supplies UV/visible/IR LEDs and photodiodes with custom packaging for defense, aerospace, and industrial sensing—closely aligned with Marktech's emitter portfolio and hermetic packaging focus.
• Teledyne Judson Technologies: Specialty manufacturer of InGaAs and germanium photodetectors for defense, aerospace, and instrumentation—overlapping with Marktech's InGaAs PIN photodiode and APD offerings.
• Sensors Unlimited (Collins Aerospace): InGaAs SWIR camera and detector manufacturer serving aerospace, defense, and industrial imaging—overlapping with Marktech's InGaAs photodiode and array products.
• OSI Optoelectronics: Manufacturer of silicon photodiodes, InGaAs detectors, and custom optoelectronic assemblies serving aerospace, medical, and industrial OEM customers—directly comparable to Marktech's detector portfolio and custom OEM model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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