Intevac Inc. Launches LIVAR Model 400 Long-Range Camera Developer's Kit; Camera and Comprehensive Accessory Package Provides Foundation for Long-Range Imaging Solutions.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Intevac, Inc. (Nasdaq:IVAC), announced the sales launch of the LIVAR(R) Model 400 Long-Range Surveillance Camera Developer Kit, available through Intevac-Sales. The kit is intended for OEMs and contractors seeking to develop advanced long-range night surveillance and target identification solutions for homeland security and military force protection.

The LIVAR Model 400 Developer Kit includes Intevac's COTS (commercial off-the-shelf) advanced Model 400 camera and a comprehensive accessory package. Buyers can simply open the box, assemble the kit, and start capturing images and developing their application. By including everything needed to generate high-quality images, the new LIVAR Model 400 kit is designed to reduce application development time.

The LIVAR Model 400 Camera Developer Kit includes:

--LIVAR Model 400 Camera

--High Voltage Power Supply

--Thermo-electric cooler controller

--Eye-safe Miniature Monoblock (EMM) Laser

--Laser Range Receiver

--1250mm Focal Length Telescope

--Cable kit

--Application Software

--LIVAR Model 400 User's Guide & Assembly Instructions

--CD Back-up of Guide and Instructions

In addition to the standard kit, optional accessories are available:

--Micro bolometer (FLIR) Sensor

--2000mm Focal Length Telescope

--Integration Support Packages

Verle Aebi, president of Intevac's photonics technology division, remarked: "Offering a complete off-the-shelf kit should allow our customers to reduce their development time and cost. Customers can now focus on their core program issues rather than spend significant time qualifying and sourcing components for their imaging system."

About LIVAR Model 400

The Intevac LIVAR Model 400 camera is designed for use in a wide range of military and security applications including long-range surveillance systems, airborne, ground, maritime vehicle payloads, and other critical Force Protection Systems. LIVAR Model 400 is a compact laser imaging system that utilizes an eye-safe laser to range, illuminate, and view images of targets up to 20 kilometers away.

For more information about the LIVAR Model 400 Developer's Kit or other Intevac imaging offerings, please visit Intevac at the Defense & Security Symposium (Orlando, FL, Mar. 28-30) booth 539, or contact Intevac at 408-986-9888, or send email to [e-mail].

About Intevac

Intevac is the world's leading supplier of magnetic disk sputtering equipment for the hard disk drive industry and a developer and provider of leading-edge extreme low-light imaging sensors, cameras, and systems. For more information visit the Company's website at www.intevac.com.

LIVAR(R) is registered trademark of Intevac, Inc.