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» Optiphase Announces High Precision Displacement System

Van Nuys, CA - July 8, 2005 - Optiphase, Inc. announced today the availability of the ODS-4500 Optical Displacement System. The ODS-4500 is a high-precision displacement instrument for non-contact measurements including dynamic surface variations. Designed for researchers and developers, the ODS-4500 uses Optiphase’s unique and patented high performance all-fiber phase shifting interferometric technology to accurately measure the distance between the probe tip and the surface of interest.

The instrument’s 1.5 picometer resolution [obtained during 1 second data averaging] is ideally suited where surface smoothness is a critical factor. Unlike Atomic Force Microscopy, the ODS-4500 allows for a large output range of 3 millimeters. With a stand-off distance of 6 mm, the device has been proven effective for measuring surface characteristics on materials such as aluminum, glass and ceramics.

One such proven application is in the hard disk drive industry where the precision measurements must be made on a spinning platter. According to Mike Weinstock, Optiphase’s Executive Vice President, “the product fills a difficult gap in the measurement industry by providing very high resolution and large dynamic range”.

Optiphase also provides a generic, fully compatible displacement probe. The DS-500 Displacement Probe cable length can be virtually any distance from the sample of interest for remote deployment. Instrument set-up, real-time interactive control and monitoring is through Optiphase’s PhaseView™ Windows-based PC software application.

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Founded in 1990, Optiphase, Inc. is a leading developer and manufacturer of interferometric fiber optic sensor solutions for a wide range of applications including Biomedical, Industrial, Geophysical and Security industries. The company offers a complete line of fiber-optic Instruments and Assemblies for the scientific and technical community as well as OEM integration partners.

» For more information, contact:

Jeff Bush
818-782-0997 x110
jbush@optiphase.com

Mike Weinstock
818-782-0997 x122
mweinstock@optiphase.com