What Advanced Photonix does

Advanced Photonix designs and manufactures optoelectronic and photonic components for OEM manufacturers serving mission-critical applications. The product portfolio comprises five core lines: photodiodes (Silicon, InGaAs, GaN UV, SiC UV, and patented Large Area Avalanche Photodiodes with up to 16mm active area), photodiode modules including Position Sensitive Detector (PSD) modules, light-dependent resistors, CdS optocouplers/optoisolators, and slotted optical switches. The underlying technology stack spans silicon and III-V compound semiconductors (GaAs, InP), with proprietary fabrication capabilities supporting spectral coverage from 120nm UV through 1700nm near-infrared. The company serves Aerospace & Defense, Medical & Life Sciences, Industrial/Test & Measurement, Optical Communications, and Safety & Security markets, with named engagements on NASA missions (SOHO, Galileo, Rosetta, BepiColombo), ESA programs (GOME, Sentinel, Lucy), and at-scale medical device OEMs (pulse oximeters, CT scanners, bone densitometers).

The business operates from a headquarters in Camarillo, California, with semiconductor design and fabrication in Los Angeles, and manufacturing facilities in Hyderabad (India), Singapore, and Malaysia — totaling 12 world-class facilities globally per company commentary. Revenue is generated primarily through direct enterprise field sales to defense contractors, medical device OEMs, and industrial equipment manufacturers, with quote-based pricing for custom/OEM solutions and standard catalog distribution via Digi-Key and Mouser for prototyping and small-volume purchases. The sales motion emphasizes custom/solution-based selling backed by technical support and application engineering, with GTM channels including industry trade shows, technical documentation/application notes, and direct technical sales engagement.

Advanced Photonix is a wholly-owned subsidiary of OSI Optoelectronics, itself a subsidiary of OSI Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: OSIS), acquired in 2018. The company holds AS9100D:ISO-9001, ISO 13485, MIL-PRF-19500, MIL-STD-883/750, MIL-I-45208, and FDA-registered certifications across multiple global sites — qualifications that constitute a structural barrier for new entrants in defense and medical markets. Space-qualified components have operated continuously in hundreds of spacecraft for over 15 years, underscoring long-cycle incumbency in mission-critical programs.

Name

Advanced Photonix

Legal name

Advanced Photonix

Website

https://advancedphotonix.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Advanced Photonix designs and manufactures optoelectronic components — including patented Large Area Avalanche Photodiodes, Si/InGaAs/GaN/SiC photodiodes, PSD modules, and optocouplers — for OEM customers in Aerospace & Defense, Medical & Life Sciences, and Industrial markets. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of OSI Systems (NASDAQ: OSIS), operating from a Camarillo, CA headquarters with 12 global facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Photonics & Optoelectronic Components

NAICS

Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351)

SIC

Semiconductors & Related Devices (3674), Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Optoelectronic Receivers & Transceivers (Photodetectors/Optical Modules) (HDAHALAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Photodiodes & Discrete Photodetectors (HDAHAHAL), Optoelectronic Components (LEDs, photodiodes, optocouplers, optical sensors) (IMAGAJAF), Optoelectronic / Photonics Foundries (Silicon Photonics/LED/Laser) (HDAHACAG), Optoelectronics & Photonics (LED/Laser/Optical ICs) (HDAHAAAH)

Keywords

• Optoelectronic components
• Photodiode sensors
• Avalanche photodiodes
• Photonics manufacturing
• Position sensitive detectors

Headquarters

HQ city

Ann Arbor

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Photonics Component Sales: Revenue generated from selling photonic components including photodiodes, photodiode modules, light dependent resistors, optocouplers, and optical switches. Products are sold as standard catalog items and custom/OEM solutions to defense, medical, and industrial manufacturers. High-volume production capabilities with manufacturing facilities in India and Malaysia.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Advanced Photonix designs and manufactures high-reliability photonics and optoelectronic components — including photodiodes (Silicon, LAAPD, InGaAs, GaN, SiC), photodiode modules with Position Sensitive Detectors, Light Dependent Resistors, CdS-based optocouplers/optoisolators, and slotted optical switches. Products are sold as standard catalog items through Digi-Key and Mouser, and as custom/OEM solutions through direct enterprise sales to aerospace & defense, medical, industrial, optical communications, and security markets.

Product overview

Advanced Photonix provides innovative photonics, optoelectronics and advanced electronic systems. The product portfolio centers on five core product lines: (1) Photodiodes including Silicon Photodiodes (200-1100nm), Large Area Avalanche Photodiodes (LAAPD) with up to 16mm active area, InGaAs Photodiodes (400-1700nm), Gallium Nitride (GaN) UV Photodiodes, and Silicon Carbide (SiC) UV Photodiodes; (2) Photodiode Modules including Position Sensitive Detector (PSD) Modules with 400-1700nm sensitivity; (3) Light Dependent Resistors (LDR) for visible light 400-700nm; (4) CdS-based Optocouplers/Optoisolators; and (5) Optical Switches/Opto Switches. The company serves Aerospace & Defense, Medical & Life Sciences, Industrial, and Security markets with high-reliability, high-performance components and modules.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Photodiodes High-performance photodiodes and optical sensors for detecting light across UV to near-infrared wavelengths (200-1100nm), with sub-types including Silicon, Large Area Avalanche Photodiode (LAAPD), InGaAs, Gallium Nitride (GaN) UV, and Silicon Carbide (SiC) UV variants. Used by Aerospace & Defense, Medical & Life Sciences, Test and Measurement, and Industrial OEMs.
• Large Area Avalanche Photodiode (LAAPD) Patented avalanche photodiodes with the industry's largest active area (up to 16mm diameter), operating up to 2000V with gains up to 300, extremely low noise, and 120% quantum efficiency enabling light detection as low as 120nm. Sold to OEMs requiring high-sensitivity large-area detection.
• InGaAs Photodiodes InGaAs photodiodes sensitive to light in the visible-to-infrared regions (400-1700nm) with high sensitivity and low dark currents for low-light detection in fiber optic communications, spectroscopy, industrial/process control, and military systems.
• Gallium Nitride (GaN) UV Photodiodes Compact and highly sensitive UV photodiodes capable of blocking visible light with spectral ranges for UVC (210-280nm), UVB (220-320nm), and UVA (220-370nm) detection, used for disinfection, medical, analytical, and scientific applications.
• Silicon Carbide (SiC) UV Photodiodes Broadband UV sensors with spectral response of 200-380nm that block visible wavelengths for accurate monitoring in UV disinfection, flame detection, and scientific applications.
• Silicon Photodiodes Silicon photodiodes detecting light across UV to near-infrared wavelengths (200-1100nm), with sub-types for UV/super blue enhanced, quadrant/bi-cell segmented, solderable chip/die, detector filter combinations, two-color sandwich detectors, and amplifier hybrids.
• Photodiode Modules Evaluation modules that seamlessly integrate high-performance electronics with high-performance photodiodes and optical sensors for enhanced evaluation technology. Sold to OEMs requiring integrated photonic sensing assemblies.
• Position Sensitive Detector (PSD) Modules Compact PSD modules for position measurements, featuring two-dimensional Silicon or Extended Visible InGaAs lateral-effect PSDs with spectral sensitivity of 400-1700nm, active areas from 1mm diameter to 10x10mm, and SMA connectors. Used in industrial position sensing and laser positioning applications.
• Light Dependent Resistor (LDR) CdS photoresistors measuring visible light between 400-700nm with resistance decreasing as light increases, with efficiency similar to the human eye. Sold to OEMs and industrial users needing low-cost visible-light sensing.
• Optocouplers / Optoisolators CdS Photocell Output Optocouplers or Optoisolators that connect an LED to a CdS LDR optically, allowing two electric circuits to interconnect through a light-sensitive optical interface while maintaining galvanic isolation.
• Optical Switches / Opto Switches Slotted optical switches consisting of an infrared emitting diode and an NPN silicon phototransistor housed in a single package. Used in instruments and equipment to indicate status when light beams are interrupted.

Quantifiable outcome

• 120% quantum efficiency achieved with LAAPD devices
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Semicoa, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020OSI Optoelectronics acquired assets of Semicoa, Inc. in 2020, expanding product portfolio with high-reliability semiconductor devices for military, defense, and space applications.
• OSI Systems, Inc.flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018OSI Systems acquired Advanced Photonix in 2018, adding 30 years of photonics experience. Advanced Photonix operates as part of OSI Optoelectronics division. Parent company provides global infrastructure and resources.
• Laser Diode Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011OSI Optoelectronics acquired Laser Diode Inc. in 2011, expanding product portfolio with laser diode technology for Aerospace and Defense and other markets.
• LaserScanminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003OSI Optoelectronics acquired LaserScan vehicle identification and classification business and AutoSense products and technologies in 2003.
• Digi-KeycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDigi-Key is a global electronic component distributor offering Advanced Photonix standard catalog products online. Provides accessibility to global market for prototyping and small volume purchases.
• Mouser ElectronicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMouser Electronics is an authorized global distributor providing Advanced Photonix products for design-in and component selection. Offers same-day shipping for in-stock items.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Coherent (formerly II-VI): Global photonics and compound semiconductor manufacturer with III-V materials expertise (GaAs, InP) directly relevant to Advanced Photonix's semiconductor fabrication capabilities. Broader portfolio spanning lasers, communications, and defense optics.
• Vishay Intertechnology: Large discrete semiconductor and passive component manufacturer including optocouplers, photodiodes, and LDRs for industrial, automotive, and consumer markets. Comparable on optocoupler/photoresistor products but broader portfolio.
• onsemi: Large semiconductor manufacturer with image sensors, optical sensing, and discrete components for automotive, industrial, and medical. Overlaps on certain photodetector/position-sensing products but competes mainly via integrated CMOS solutions.
• Teledyne Technologies: Diversified industrial conglomerate with significant photonics, imaging, and electronic components businesses serving defense, aerospace, medical, and scientific markets. Overlapping in detector and imaging components but a much broader portfolio.
• Broadcom: Diversified semiconductor and infrastructure software leader with optical components, fiber optic transceivers, and III-V photonic devices relevant to Advanced Photonix's fiber optic communications and optical switching products.

Direct peers

• Hamamatsu Photonics: Japan-based global leader in photodetectors, photodiodes, APDs, and optoelectronic modules serving medical, scientific, industrial, and security markets. Directly comparable product portfolio and similar mission-critical customer base.
• Excelitas Technologies: U.S./Canadian photonics and sensor specialist offering photodiodes, APDs, and detection modules for defense, medical, industrial, and scientific applications. Closest like-for-like competitor in North American aerospace and defense photonics.
• Thorlabs: U.S. photonics components manufacturer offering photodetectors, optical sensors, modules, and position-sensitive detectors across UV to NIR. Comparable on PSD modules and standard photodiode catalog distribution channels.
• First Sensor (TE Connectivity): German photodiode and sensor specialist, now part of TE Connectivity, serving industrial, medical, automotive, and aerospace markets. Directly comparable on silicon and InGaAs photodiodes plus custom OEM sensor solutions.
• OSI Optoelectronics: Parent division of Advanced Photonix within OSI Systems; manufactures photodiodes, laser diodes, and high-reliability semiconductor devices for aerospace, defense, and medical. Sister business with overlapping product lines and shared customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lunainnovations
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/luna-innovations

Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A4 records

Investments

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