Mar 29, 2002 Portland, Oregon
Electro Scientific Industries Inc. (Nasdaq: ESIO) today announces the
introduction of a large platform, embedded passive laser trimming system at
IPC Printed Circuits Expo in Long Beach, California.
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As printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturers drive to fit more integrated
circuits and passive components into a design without increasing size or
compromising performance, laser trimming of embedded passives becomes a key
enabling technology. ESI's new system, the Model 4700, allows manufacturers
to achieve tighter tolerances and increase functionality by trimming embedding
passive components within inner layers of multi-layer PCBs. This in turn
accomplishes end-user goals of smaller, lighter and less expensive handheld
portable devices.
"With our core expertise in lasers, machine vision and parts handling, ESI
offers the industry's most advanced embedded passive laser trimming system,"
said Bruce Goldwater, Director of ESI's circuit fine tuning products.
"Embedded components give PCB manufacturers an advantage over existing
technology by freeing up precious real estate on board surfaces. ESI
continues to lead the industry by introducing technologies that give our
customers the capability to meet the most stringent PCB design requirements."
The Model 4700 trims resistors to tolerances of less than one percent in
high volume production, enabling manufacturers to readily replace surface
mount components without compromising accuracy and quality. The system
accommodates panel sizes of up to 24 inches by 30 inches, and incorporates
many features for resistor trimming that have been field proven in other
industries for over 30 years. This ground-breaking system is designed to meet
the consumer demand for increased functionality for the telecommunication and
automotive industries.
About ESI's Circuit Fine Tuning Products
ESI's Circuit Fine Tuning Business Unit has more than 30 years of
experience in providing laser-processing solutions for thick-film, thin-film
and surface mount devices. These circuits are the basis for a wide variety of
products in the telecommunications, automotive and instrumentation markets.
ESI is the leader in laser processing applications and installations, with
more than 3,000 systems installed worldwide.
About ESI
ESI, headquartered in Portland, Oregon, designs and manufactures
sophisticated products used around the world in electronics manufacturing
including: laser manufacturing systems for semiconductor yield improvement;
production and test equipment for the manufacture of surface mount passive
components; laser trim systems for precise electrical tuning of circuits;
precision laser and mechanical drilling systems for electronic interconnect;
and machine vision systems. Electro Scientific Industries is traded on the
NASDAQ National Market System under the symbol, "ESIO." ESI's web site is
http://www.esio.com .
