Applied Optical Systems, Inc. designs, develops and manufactures a broad range of specialty fiber optic connectors and connectivity solutions primarily for use in military and other harsh environment applications. In November 2009, Optical Cable Corporation (Nasdaq GM: OCCF) ("OCC") today announced it has acquired Applied Optical Systems, Inc. ("AOS") with AOS now a wholly owned subsidiary of OCC. Optical Cable Corporation, is a manufacturer of fiber optic cables primarily sold into the enterprise market, and the manufacturer of military ground tactical fiber optic cable for the United States Military. The Company sells its products worldwide for uses ranging from commercial and campus installations to customized products for specialty applications and harsh environments, including military applications. Its tight-buffered fiber optic cables are used for high-bandwidth transmission of data, video and audio communications. The enterprise market, into which the Company sells, includes local area network (LAN) and premises markets. Its fiber optic cables can be used in various other short- to moderate-distance applications as well.
