New Focus Ships 4,000th Tunable Laser
Wednesday January 22, 6:05 pm ET
Tunable Lasers Enable Key Advancements in Telecom Test and Measurement, Spectroscopy, Biotechnology and Scientific Research
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 22, 2003--New Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq:NUFO - News), a leading provider of photonics and microwave technology solutions, today announced it has recently shipped its 4,000th tunable laser. First introduced in 1992, the company's portfolio of tunable external-cavity diode lasers enable telecom test-and-measurement instrumentation, biotechnology applications such as for diagnosing diseases, industrial fiber-sensing applications that lead to more efficient oil well recovery and improved environmental and structural monitoring, spectroscopic applications that help identify biological processes, and research laboratories worldwide.
"We're excited to pass this important milestone," said Tim Day, co-founder and chief technology officer of New Focus, Inc. "The strong market acceptance of our products is a clear testament to the exceptional abilities of our tunable laser team and the value of the products they have created. Through superior design and engineering, we have been able and will continue to supply high-performance, high-reliability lasers to diverse and rapidly expanding markets, including semiconductor, biotechnology, industry and test-and-measurement applications."
New Focus is currently the world's leading supplier of tunable lasers for test and measurement and research. The company's first tunable laser offering was at 670 nm, which cost a fraction of the price of other tunable semiconductor lasers of that time and outperformed them in essential features such as stability, reliability and tuning resolution. Today the tunable laser product line has grown to include wavelengths from 400 nm to 1630 nm. New Focus offers both benchtop lasers as well as commercial OEM modules to top-tier test-and-measurement instrument manufacturers.
Tunable lasers are part of the New Focus photonics tool chest. Photonics products manipulate light - the flow of photons - just like electronic products manipulate electricity - the flow of electrons. Photonics represent a key enabling technology in a variety of industries, including telecommunications, semiconductor IC processing, biotechnology, oil well recovery, and industrial sensing.
About New Focus:
New Focus develops and manufactures innovative photonics and microwave solutions for the telecommunications, semiconductor, industrial and biomedical markets. New Focus' product portfolio includes tunable lasers for test-and-measurement applications, advanced photonics tools, and high-speed opto-electronic devices. Founded in 1990, the company is a recognized technology leader in creating advanced optical and RF products for both commercial and research customers. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California.
For more information about New Focus, visit the company's Internet home page at www.newfocus.com.
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