Applied Optoelectronics is a leading provider of fiber-optic networking products for data center, cable television, and fiber-to-the-home applications. The company was founded in 1997 and has since established itself as a key player in the industry, with a reputation for delivering high-quality, reliable products. Applied Optoelectronics is headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas, and has operations in Taiwan and China. The company's products are used by some of the world's largest data center operators and cable television providers, and it has a strong track record of innovation and product development.