Photon Dynamics Introduces Its AS-520 Fifth Generation LCD Array Repair System.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SAN JOSE San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 30, 2001 When Combined With the AC-3000 Test System Provides Integrated Yield Management Solutions for Improved Productivity Photon Dynamics, Inc. (Nasdaq NM:PHTN PHTN Public Health Training Network PHTN Pulmonary Hypertension , Newborn ) today introduced its ArraySaver 520 repair system (AS-520) for Generation 5 glass substrates -- the largest liquid crystal display liquid crystal display (LCD) Optoelectronic device used in displays for watches, calculators, notebook computers, and other electronic devices. Current passed through specific portions of the liquid crystal solution causes the crystals to align, blocking the passage of light. (LCD) substrates to date at up to 1200 x 1250 mm. The new system enables precision repair work for active matrix liquid crystal display (AMLCD (Active Matrix LCD) See active matrix. ) manufacturers, allowing them to boost yield and reduce material costs over previous generation repair systems. What's more, the AS-520 is the first repair system on the market to offer a backlit An LCD screen that has its own light source from the back of the screen, making the background brighter and characters appear sharper. chuck and high-performance stage, doubling the repairable coverage area and providing a 450 mm/second maximum speed. The result -- a significant reduction in overall repair time over competitive systems. And, when combined with Photon Dynamics' ArrayChecker 3000 test system (also announced today), the AS-520 and AC-3000 provide a total solution to address complete yield management and integrated functionality of LCD test and repair of Generation 5 substrates. "Despite today's economy, Photon Dynamics is committed to investing in research and development to address LCD manufacturers' yield management issues," said Bernie Clark, president, Flat Panel Display A thin display screen for computer and TV usage. The first flat panels appeared on laptop computers in the mid-1980s, and the LCD technology became the standard. Stand-alone LCD screens became available for desktop computers in the mid-1990s and exceeded sales of CRTs for the first time Division, Photon Dynamics, Inc. "The announcement of these two new products underscores our belief in the long-term growth for the industry." Integrated Functionality Photon Dynamics' complete integrated yield management solutions can be quickly configured for different panel layouts. The industry leading application software receives defect maps from the new AC-3000, or other test and automated optical inspection Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) is an automated visual inspection of PCB(or LCD,transistor manufacture) where a camera autonomously scans the device under test for both catastrophic failure (eg. missing component) and quality defects (eg. (AOI AOI Area Of Interest AOI Automated Optical Inspection AOI Art of Illusion (3D modeling software) AOI Associated Oregon Industries AOI Angle Of Incidence AOI Age of Innocence (David Hamilton book, also a band) ) systems, and translates into precise defect locations for immediate classification and repair. AS-520 Features -- Supports repair of Generation 5 glass size. -- Handles plate sizes up to 1200 mm x 1250 mm with precision air-bearing stages and automated chucks. -- High-performance stage with 2X increase of repairable coverage area -- New backlit chuck that provides transmissive illumination to enhance defect classification capability. -- Repairs with precise cuts or welds and induces proper laser-material interaction for repairs on amorphous and poly-silicon circuits. -- Features flexible repair recipes and user-macro files to simplify defect, verification and repair. -- 1064 nm, 532 nm, and 355 nm laser wavelengths allow for a broad range of laser power and material interaction choices. About Photon Dynamics, Inc. Photon Dynamics, Inc. is a leading global supplier of integrated yield management solutions for the display, electronics and glass markets. Photon Dynamics' patented image acquisition and image processing technology, electro-optical design, and systems engineering expertise are currently used for: test, repair and inspection of flat panel displays; inspection of cathode ray tube See CRT. (hardware) cathode ray tube - (CRT) An electrical device for displaying images by exciting phosphor dots with a scanned electron beam. CRTs are found in computer VDUs and monitors, televisions and oscilloscopes. displays and automotive glass; and inspection of printed wiring assemblies and advanced semiconductor packaging. Photon Dynamics develops systems that enable manufacturers to collect and analyze data from the production line, and quickly diagnose and repair process-related defects, thereby allowing manufacturers to decrease material costs and improve throughput to gain an incremental yield edge critical to success. Founded in 1986, Photon Dynamics has approximately 320 employees with sales offices and customer support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services in San Jose and Aliso Viejo, California Aliso Viejo is a city in Orange County, California, United States. As of the 2000 census, Aliso Viejo population was 40,166. Aliso Viejo became Orange County's 34th city on July 1, 2001, and has been the only city in Orange County to incorporate since 2000. ; Austin, Texas; Beijing, China; Eindhoven, The Netherlands; Hsinchu and Taipei, Taiwan; Markham, Ontario, Canada; Redhill, Surrey, UK; Seoul, Korea; and Tokyo, Japan. For more information about Photon Dynamics, visit its Web site at www.photondynamics.com. Safe Harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. Statement This press release contains forward-looking statements relating to the benefits to be obtained from the AS-520, which are subject to risks and uncertainties. These risks include the risk that the AS-520 may not perform as anticipated due to unforeseen technical difficulties or operator errors and the risk that Photon Dynamics will not be able to sell the AS-520 due to the current economic downturn. For further information regarding risks relating to Photon Dynamics, refer to Photon Dynamics' most recent reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Forms 8-K, 10-Q, and 10-K. Photon Dynamics undertakes no obligation to update the information in this press release. |
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