GigOptix, Inc. Ranked 305th Fastest Growing Company in North America on Deloitte’s 2013 Technology Fast 500™

GigOptix, Inc. (NYSE MKT: GIG), a leading supplier of advanced semiconductor communications components for use in Cloud connectivity, data centers, and high-speed optical and wireless networks, today announced it ranked 305th on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500™, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and clean technology companies in North America. GigOptix grew 280 percent during this period.

“We are honored to be recognized as a Technology Fast 500™ company again this year and we look forward to continuous growth,” said Curt Sacks, Senior VP and Chief Financial Officer of GigOptix, Inc. “We recently announced our third quarter revenue grew 7 percent sequentially and have guided to an additional 5 percent revenue growth, along with improved bottom line performance, in the fourth quarter. With a strong order backlog and new products scheduled for introduction over the next few quarters, we have a solid platform to build on as we continue look to grow our business in 2014.”

“The 2013 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 companies are exemplary cases of those spurring growth in a tough market through innovation,” said Eric Openshaw, vice chairman, Deloitte LLP and U.S. technology, media and telecommunications leader. “This year’s list is a who’s who of companies behind the most exciting and innovative products and services in the technology space. We congratulate the Fast 500 companies and look forward to what they do next.”

“The fastest growing companies in the US are drivers of constant innovation and operate with the agility to stay ahead of a quickly evolving marketplace, and software, biotech/pharma and internet companies continue to be at the forefront,” added James Atwell, national managing partner of the Emerging Growth Company practice, Deloitte Services LP. “The companies excelling in these sectors have a startup mentality that allows them to be nimble and adapt quickly, which is why they consistently lead the list of fast-growing companies each year.”

GigOptix previously ranked 125th and 95th as a Technology Fast 500™ award winner for 2012 and 2011, respectively.

About GigOptix, Inc.

GigOptix is a leading fabless supplier of high speed semiconductor components that enable end-to-end information streaming over the network and address emerging high-growth opportunities for Cloud connectivity, datacenters and high-speed optical and wireless networks, and the industrial, defense and avionics industries. GigOptix offers a unique broad portfolio of Drivers, TIAs and TFPSTM optical modulators for 40G, 100G and 400G fiber-optic telecommunications and data-communications networks, and high performance MMIC solutions that enable next generation wireless microwave systems up to 90GHz. GigOptix also offers a wide range of digital and mixed-signal ASIC solutions and enables product lifetime extension through its GigOptix Sunset Rescue Program.

Media:GigOptix, Inc.Josh Nakaska, 408-522-3172Marketing Directorjnakaska@gigoptix.comorInvestor Relations:Darrow Associates, Inc.Jim Fanucchi, 408-404-5400ir@gigoptix.com

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