MILPITAS, CA -- 11/09/09 --
JDSU (NASDAQ: JDSU) (TSX: JDU) today announced
that it has licensed patent rights for fundamental picosecond laser
technology to Hamamatsu
Corporation for the development of microelectronic products.
Picosecond lasers have become one of the most effective solutions for
micromachining due to their accuracy at sending quick and powerful pulses
of laser light to an exact point on materials during the creation of very
small products. The high precision of the lasers also minimizes heat damage
to surrounding areas during the manufacturing process.
In addition to micromachining, picosecond lasers are used for technology
applications related to microsurgery, robotics, biological warfare
detection, and high-precision optical radar.
"Hamamatsu is excited to leverage key intellectual property from JDSU's
extensive patent portfolio in order to provide compelling technology
solutions to our customers," said Ken Kaufmann, vice president of Marketing
at Hamamatsu Corporation.
"As a technology leader, JDSU continues to grow its intellectual property
portfolio with new and compelling solutions. We are pleased to license
technology to industry leaders like Hamamatsu," said Chris Castle, product
line manager for the CCOP business unit at JDSU.
About Hamamatsu Corporation
Hamamatsu Corporation is the North American subsidiary of Hamamatsu
Photonics K.K. (Japan), a leading manufacturer of devices for the
generation and measurement of infrared, visible, and ultraviolet light.
These devices include photodiodes, photomultiplier tubes, scientific light
sources, infrared detectors, photoconductive cells, and image sensors. The
parent company is dedicated to the advancement of photonics through
extensive research. This corporate philosophy results in state-of-the-art
products which are used throughout the world in scientific, industrial, and
commercial applications.
About JDSU
JDSU (NASDAQ: JDSU) (TSX: JDU) enables broadband and optical innovation in
the communications, commercial and consumer markets. JDSU is the leading
provider of communications test and measurement solutions and optical
products for telecommunications service providers, cable operators, and
network equipment manufacturers. JDSU is also a leading provider of
innovative optical solutions for medical/environmental instrumentation,
semiconductor processing, display, brand authentication, aerospace and
defense, and decorative applications. More information is available at
www.jdsu.com.
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