ULTRA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

Semiconductors · Acquired

Wavelength division-multiplexing (WDM) engine with integrated optical time-domain reflectometry (OTDR) test functions using compact plastic connectors and glass optical elements

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Updated Oct 23, 2026 · ultracomm-inc.com

Sector: Semiconductors
Total capital: $25.8M

Federal grants: $3.5M; 7 awards · 2015–2017; Rank in peer group#41 of 72
Private capital raised: None on recordNo Form D filings on SEC EDGAR. Some raises are not filed.
Federal contracts: $22.3M; 49 awards · Defense, NASA; Rank in Semiconductors#18 of 707
Granted patents: 16; 15 pending · first 2016; Rank in peer group#7 of 72

Capital timeline

Latest events

Jan 2022Federal contractDefense · STTR Phase III R&d$2M
May 2017Federal grantDefense · Phase II · Multi-Wavelength and Built-in Test Capable Local Area Network Node Packaging$375K
Sep 2016Federal grantDefense · Phase II · Universal Embeddable Technology for Fiber Optic and Electrical Cable Diagnostics$500K
Sep 2016Federal contractDefense · Igf::ot::igf Miniature RF Photonic Multi-channel Transmitter$994K
Aug 2016Federal grantDefense · Phase II · Robust Optic Signal Distribution within Enclosures for Aerospace Applications$1.4M
Aug 2016Federal grantDefense · Phase II · Built in Test (BIT) Capability for Multi-Mode (MM) Fiber Data Networks$747K
Mar 2016Federal grantDefense · Phase I · Radiation Hardened Optoelectronics for Optical Interconnects$150K

Show 48 earlier federal awards

Sep 2015Federal contractDefense · Igf::ot::igf Fiber-optic-distributed Temperature Sensing System$750K
Sep 2015Federal contractDefense · SBIR Pi R&d. Igf::ot::igf$150K
Aug 2015Federal grantDefense · Phase I · Alternative Materials to Cu-Be for Landing Gear Bushing/Bearing Applications (15-RD-800)$150K
Jul 2015Federal contractDefense · Igf::ot::igf Built In Test (bit) Capability For Multi-mode (mm) Fiber Data Networks$150K
May 2015Federal grantDefense · Phase I · Quantum Cryptography Single Photon Detector Chip$150K
Jan 2015Federal contractDefense · Igf::ot::igf SBIR Phase I, 14.2 Dmea 142-001 Quantum Cryptography Single Photon Detector Chip$150K
Jul 2014Federal contractDefense · Igf::ot::igf Fiber Optic Distributed Temp Sensing System$150K
Jun 2014Federal contractDefense · Research&development$1M
Jan 2014Federal contractDefense · Igf::ot::igf Base$1.4M
Nov 2013Federal contractDefense · Igf::ot::igf Status Report$150K
Nov 2013Federal contractDefense · Igf::ot::igf First Monthly Progress Report$750K
Aug 2013Federal contractDefense · Igf::ot::igf Packaging High Power Photodetectors$150K
Jul 2013Federal contractDefense · SBIR PII.5 Topic N091-039$1.0M
Jun 2013Federal contractDefense · N131-005$150K
May 2013Federal contractDefense · Igf::ot::igf Low Cost Universal Reliability System On-a-chip For Multi-$750K
Dec 2012Federal contractDefense · Scientific Research Services$100K
Nov 2012Federal contractDefense · High Speed Data Transmission In Multimode Fiber$882K
Nov 2012Federal contractDefense · N112-117 Awd$1.0M
Apr 2012Federal contractNASA · Igf::ot::igf Other Function - This Program Develops Fiber Optic Transceivers That Offer Wide Bandwidth (1 Mbps To 10 Gbps) And Operate In Space Environments Targeted By NASA For Robotic Exploration. These Environments Require Components That Can Operate Over A Much Wider Temperature Range Than Available With Commercial Fiber Optic Technology. The Goal Of This Research Is To Develop A Process Platform To Create Fiber Optic Components That Operate In The Space Environment (radiation, Temperature$739K
Apr 2012Federal contractDefense · SBIR I - Low Cost Universal Reliability System On-a-chip For Multi-channel Characterization$150K
Apr 2012Federal contractDefense · Monolithic S-band Multichannel Transmit/receive Antennas$150K
Nov 2011Federal contractDefense · High-speed Data Transmission In Multimode Fiber$150K
Oct 2011Federal contractDefense · Status Report$149K
Oct 2011Federal contractDefense · Topic N112-122$80K
Sep 2011Federal contractDefense · Research And Development SBIR Phase I Topic N112-117$150K
Jun 2011Federal contractDefense · Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)$80K
Jun 2011Federal contractDefense · Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)$80K
Jun 2011Federal contractDefense · R&d SBIR Topic AF093-003$1.0M
Feb 2011Federal contractNASA · We Propose The Development Of Transceiver Offering Wide Bandwidth (1 Mbps To 10 Gbps) That Operates In Space Environments Targeted By NASA For Robotic Exploration. Fiber Optics Holds Significant Advantages Over Copper For High-speed Data Communications In Space Applications It Neither Produces Nor Is Affected By Emi, It Offers Ground Isolation Between Electronic Units, Reduced Power, Reduced Size And Reduced Weight. Mil-airframes Are Increasingly Fielding Fiber Optic Wiring Infrastructures As A $100K
Dec 2010Federal contractDefense · Research And Development SBIR Phase II Topic N091-039$997K
Aug 2010Federal contractDefense · Mfg Of Optical Connector System For Harsh Environments - Tas 57 3010$200K
May 2010Federal contractDefense · Radiation Hardened Optical Matrix Switch$734K
Mar 2010Federal contractDefense · Planar Manufacturing For High Yielding&robustly Photonics$735K
Dec 2009Federal contractDefense · Alignment Tolerant Components For Robust Optic Signal Distribution$100K
Dec 2009Federal contractDefense · Engineering Services$99K
Sep 2009Federal contractDefense · R&d- STTR Phase II Topic N08-T009$750K
Apr 2009Federal contractDefense · R&d STTR Phase III Topic N05-T005$1.6M
Apr 2009Federal contractDefense · R&d SBIR Phase I Topic N091-039$149K
Apr 2009Federal contractDefense · R&d SBIR Phase I Topic N091-036$80K
Feb 2009Federal contractDefense · All Optical Terabit Router For Space$100K
Feb 2009Federal contractDefense · Radiation Hardened Microcontroller For Fiber-optic$100K
Feb 2009Federal contractDefense · Radiation Hardened Microcontroller For Fiber-optic$100K
Feb 2009Federal contractDefense · Radiation Hardened Optical Matrix Switch$100K
Feb 2009Federal contractDefense · Intergration Of Optical I/o Within Electronic Packages For Highly Iunterconnected Systems$100K
Jan 2009Federal contractDefense · Research$99K
Jul 2008Federal contractDefense · STTR Phase I Topic N08-T009$100K
May 2008Federal contractDefense · SBIR I$100K
Sep 2006Federal contractDefense · Scientific Research Services$1.4M

Federal awards are summed by year (55 awards); hover a bar for the split. Form D reports securities sold, which can differ from an announced round; filings are numbered in the order they were made.

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Standing among 72 peers

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Semiconductors · Device

Federal grantsBelow median
Granted patents#7 · top 10%

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Checked: USPTO inventors; federal award principal investigators; SEC Form D related persons · Oct 23, 2026

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What it has protected

USPTO · 16 granted of 31

Oct 1, 2024GrantedCircuit Substrate Light CouplerUSPTOUS 12,107,390
Sep 19, 2023GrantedSingle Wavelength Fiber Grating Sensing With Spatial LocationUSPTOUS 11,761,828
Jan 26, 2023PendingPlanar Bidirectional Optical Coupler For Wavelength Division MultiplexingUSPTOApplication 17812967

Show all 31 patent records

Circuit Substrate Light CouplerOct 1, 2024 · US 12,107,390Granted
Single Wavelength Fiber Grating Sensing With Spatial LocationSep 19, 2023 · US 11,761,828Granted
Planar Bidirectional Optical Coupler For Wavelength Division MultiplexingJan 26, 2023 · Application 17812967Pending
Automated System For Link Health Assessment In Fiber Optic NetworksDec 20, 2022 · US 11,533,106Granted
Automated System For Link Health Assessment In Fiber Optic NetworksJun 21, 2022 · US 11,368,214Granted
Bidirectional Coupling OpticJun 21, 2022 · US 11,366,039Granted
Methods And Devices For Optical Data Communication With Integrated Data-transparent OtdrMar 31, 2022 · Application 17036883Pending
Automated System for Link Health Assessment in Fiber Optic NetworksMay 25, 2021 · US 11,018,761Granted
Single-use Disposable Pod For Application Of An Optical Fiber Protection DeviceMar 2, 2021 · US 10,935,732Granted
Bidirectional Coupling OpticJan 26, 2021 · US 10,900,867Granted
Fiber Optic End-Face Transparent Protector System and MethodJul 14, 2020 · US 10,712,508Granted
Single-Use Disposable POD for Application of an Optical Fiber Protection DeviceMar 31, 2020 · US 10,605,995Granted
Fiber Optic End-Face Transparent Protector System and MethodFeb 4, 2020 · US 10,551,572Granted
Optical Time Domain Reflectometer with High Resolution and High SensitivityMar 19, 2019 · US 10,234,358Granted
Fiber Optic End-face Transparent Protector System And MethodDec 25, 2018 · US 10,162,124Granted
Optical Time Domain Reflectometer With High Resolution And High SensitivityMay 8, 2018 · US 9,964,464Granted
Fiber Optic End-face Transparent ProtectorOct 10, 2017 · US 9,784,924Granted
Small Form Factor Transceiver Compatible With Solder ProcessingOct 11, 2016 · US 9,465,176Granted
Integrated Optical Time Domain ReflectometerApplication PCTUS2011030792Pending
Interconnect Module With Wavelength Division Multiplexing/demultiplexing CapabilityApplication 63387779Pending
Planar Bidirectional Optical Coupler For Wavelength Division MultiplexingApplication 63268584Pending
Planar Bidirectional Optical Coupler For Wavelength Division MultiplexingApplication 63224696Pending
Single Wavelength Fiber Grating Sensing With Spatial LocationApplication 63009668Pending
Circuit Substrate Light CouplerApplication 62908057Pending
Small Form Factor Transceiver Compatible With Solder ProcessingApplication PCTUS2013036115Pending
Interconnect Module With Wavelength Division Multiplexing/demultiplexing CapabilityApplication 19131400Pending
Optical Time Domain Reflectometer In A Small Form Factor PackageApplication PCTUS2013036118Pending
Optical Time Domain Reflectometer With High Resolution And High SensitivityApplication PCTUS2013036047Pending
Compact Optical Package Made With Planar StructuresApplication PCTUS2012037894Pending
Low Profile Fiber-to-module Interface With Relaxed Alignment TolerancesApplication PCTUS2011042418Pending
Interconnect Module With Wavelength Division Multiplexing/demultiplexing CapabilityApplication PCTUS2023084099Pending

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Sources

Federal grants from SBIR/STTR, NIH, NSF and DoD records. Federal contracts from USAspending.gov. Private capital from SEC Form D. Patents from USPTO. Publications from OpenAlex. Regulatory activity from the Federal Register. Press matched on company name.

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Data freshness

SEC Form D filings through Oct 23, 2026. SBIR and STTR awards through Oct 21, 2026.