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To: antman2182 who wrote (439)	6/4/2002 7:15:34 PM
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Tektronix Selects New Focus As Tunable Laser Provider For Industry Leading Fiber Optic Test Platform SAN JOSE, CA--(INTERNET WIRE)--Jun 4, 2002 -- New Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ:NUFO - news), a leading provider of photonics technology solutions, today announced that Tektronix, Inc. (NSYE: TEK), a leading innovator of test and measurement solutions for optical equipment designers and manufacturers, has selected New Focus' tunable laser module for use in its Optical Test System (OTS). The tunable laser module was built specifically for the Tektronix OTS9600 Series Swept Wavelength System that Tektronix recently introduced to test and assemble fiber optic components in next-generation telecommunication networks. "We are very excited that Tektronix has selected New Focus' swept cPCI tunable laser module for its optical test system," said Nic Pignati, president and chief executive officer of New Focus, Inc. "Winning a top-tier customer like Tektronix reaffirms our strategy of developing cutting edge tunable laser and photonics modules for leading companies in the telecom, semiconductor, industrial and biomedical markets." "Tektronix is pleased to work with New Focus, a recognized leader in tunable laser systems," said Rick King, vice president, Optical Business, Tektronix. "Our relationship with New Focus was an important element in the introduction of yet another industry-leading product from Tektronix and furthers our commitment of providing innovative test solutions for optical equipment manufacturers." About Tektronix: Tektronix, Inc. is a test, measurement, and monitoring company providing measurement solutions to industries including telecommunications, computer and semiconductor. With more than 55 years of experience, Tektronix enables its customers to design, build, deploy and manage next-generation global communications networks and advanced technologies. Headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, Tektronix has operations in 24 countries worldwide. About New Focus: New Focus develops and manufactures innovative photonics solutions for the telecommunications, semiconductor, industrial and biomedical markets. New Focus' product portfolio includes tunable lasers for test-and-measurement applications, precision opto-mechanical photonics tools, and high-speed opto-electronic devices. Founded in 1990, the company is a recognized technology leader in creating advanced optical products for both commercial and research customers. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California and also operates in Camarillo, California, Madison, Wisconsin, and Shenzhen, China. For more information about New Focus, visit the company's Internet home page at www.newfocus.com. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact: Contact: Victoria McDonald Title: Public Relations Manager Voice: 408-284-5087 Email: vmcdonald@newfocus.com URL: newfocus.com