Vixar Inc (AKA: Mytek LLC~Photonic Development Group) Profile last edited on: 4/21/21
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Business Identifier: Short wavelength VCSEL and LED based optical components and subassemblies for sensor and device 
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Location Information
2355 Polaris Avenue N Suite 100
Plymouth, MN 55447
Plymouth, MN 55447
| (763) 746-8045 |
| sales@vixarinc.com |
| www.vixarinc.com |
Location: Single
Congr. District: 03
County: Hennepin
Congr. District: 03
County: Hennepin
Public Profile
In 2018, Vaxarwas acquired by the German photonics company Osram the the reproted intent of advancing the larger fim's expertise in semiconductor-based optical security technology. VC fiunded, Mytek LLC /dba/ Vixar Inc (formerly known as Photonic Development Group), manufactures short wavelength (650nm to 800nm) VCSEL and LED based optical components and subassemblies for sensor and device applications within the biomedical, industrial, office product, automotive and consumer industries. Vixcels's founders having been previously involved with Honeywell where they were instrumental in establishing the VCSEL business at thatCorporation serving the high speed fiber optic data communications marketxar develops optical components and subassemblies for sensor applications in the biomedical, industrial, and automotive industries.
Extent of SBIR involvement
Synopsis: Awardee Business Condition
Employee Range
20-24Revenue Range
2M-2.5MVC funded?
YesPublic/Private
Privately HeldStock Info
----IP Holdings
5-9Awards Distribution by Agency
Most Recent SBIR Projects
| Year | Phase | Agency | Total Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | NIH | $1,683,470 | |
| Project Title: Compact Swept Near-Infrared Light Source for Broadband Diffuse Optical Spectrosco | ||||
| 2012 | 1 | NIH | $264,474 | |
| Project Title: Miniaturized Laser Sources for Optical Neuroprostheses | ||||
| 2012 | 2 | NSF | $1,227,924 | |
| Project Title: Extended Performance Red VCSELs | ||||
| 2011 | 2 | NIH | $1,177,870 | |
| Project Title: Novel Laser Scanning Technology for Computed Radiography | ||||
| 2011 | 1 | NSF | $180,000 | |
| Project Title: 40-100 Gbps VCSEL with Push-Pull Modulation | ||||
Key People / Management
Mary Hibbs-Brenner -- Co-founder and CEO
Kent Choquette
Matthew Dummer
William K Hogan
Klein L Johnson -- Co-founder and Chief Technology Office
Kent Choquette
Matthew Dummer
William K Hogan
Klein L Johnson -- Co-founder and Chief Technology Office
