JDSU Introduces New High Powered Ultra Violet Laser
December 09 2008 - 8:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
Latest Q Series Laser Designed to Increase Manufacturing
Productivity of OEMs for Precision Micromachining and Solar Cell
Processing MILPITAS, Calif., Dec. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- JDSU
(Nasdaq: JDSU; TSX: JDU) today announced availability of a new high
power ultraviolet (UV) laser called the Q304-HD laser. Based upon
the widely adopted Q Series UV laser platform from JDSU, the new
laser provides 50 percent more power and is designed to increase
throughput, or the rate at which it can conduct micromachining
functions such as hole drilling, wafer cutting or singulation, and
solar cell processing. Higher throughput from the laser allows
manufacturers to increase productivity during the manufacturing of
products, saving valuable time and costs. In addition, the new
laser operates at a higher power level without using additional
electrical consumption due to enhancements in the new laser design.
This also ensures a longer laser lifespan. "Manufacturers are under
pressure to reduce costs while increasing productivity by adopting
aggressive manufacturing processes," said Victor David, product
line manager for Q Series lasers in the Communications and
Commercial Optical Products business segment at JDSU. "We've
received positive responses from customers about the new JDSU
Q304-HD laser because it allows them to produce more products in
less time. It also provides the same high reliability and precision
as previous offerings based on the Q Series platform." JDSU Q304-HD
Laser Performance Advantages -- 50 percent more power: >11W at
355 nanometers. -- Longer laser lifespan. -- Best-in-class beam
quality at M2