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Spectra-Physics Introduces 30W fiber coupled semiconductor laser for Medical Applications

Spectra-Physics Introduces 30W fiber coupled semiconductor laser for Medical Applications

August 9, 2001

Mountain View, CA. Spectra-Physics Semiconductor Lasers (formerly Opto Power Corporation) has introduced a new 30W fiber-coupled semiconductor laser at 980 nm wavelength for medical therapeutic and surgical applications. This high brightness laser device is available at fiber bundle diameters of 852 µm (with optional aiming fiber) and 825 µm (without aiming fiber), and delivers more than 80% of its rated power within a 0.12 numerical aperture. This combination of high power, brightness, and available aiming fiber provides an ideal 980 nm wavelength source for medical system designers who require a high-powered laser source that easily couples to commercially available surgical fibers of 300 µm and larger diameters, using commercially available optics.

This 30W fiber-coupled semiconductor laser device is the first to be released in Spectra-Physics new family of 980 nm wavelength products, which are optimized for integration into medical treatment applications such as dermatology, plastic surgery, podiatry and wound care. All of Spectra-Physics new medical laser devices are available in high volume and can be customized for OEM users.

Founded in 1961, Spectra-Physics (NASDAQ:SPLI) is a global leader in the design, development, manufacture and distribution of semiconductor-based lasers and laser optics for a variety of end-markets. The company offers a diverse line of laser products backed by a sales, service and support organization located in more than 35 countries.

The matters discussed in this news release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Certain forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, such as believes, expects, may, will, should, seeks, approximately, intends, plans, estimates, or anticipates, or the negative thereof or other comparable terminology, or by discussions of strategy, plans or intentions. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. These include risks associated with sole suppliers and limited sources, the complexity of Spectra-Physics manufacturing processes, successful identification of new markets, rapid and fundamental technological changes affecting the laser industry, dependence on proprietary technology, international sales, competitive pressures, success of strategic initiatives and other factors discussed from time to time in the forms and reports filed by Spectra-Physics with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), such as the Form 10-K dated March 24, 2000 and the Form 10-Q dated May 10, 2000. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Spectra-Physics assumes no obligation to update information contained in this release.

Contact: Jason Figueroa Tel: 520-746-6671 Fax: 520-294-3300 Email: jfigueroa@splasers.com www.spectra-physics.com

Jason Figueroa
Tel: 520-746-6671
Fax: 520-294-3300
Email: jfigueroa@splasers.com
www.spectra-physics.com
E-mail: jfigueroa@splasers.com
Web site: http://www.spectra-physics.com
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