their stuff is analog electronics (power amplifiers, RF, etc.).

POET (PET) does analog plus digital logic electronics

POET (POET) also adds optical digital logic (in concert with -- or instead of -- electrical)

EPC's stuff is an entirely different animal.

yes, there are uses for both ... but it's like comparing a shovel with an MRI machine.

GLAL,

R.

PS: I can't believe how much of wikipedia will have to be re-written.

Consider donating, they're going to need it.