Micronic introduces the FPS5300 pattern generator for advanced electronic packaging photomasks

Micronic introduces the FPS5300 pattern generator for advanced electronic
packaging photomasks 

Täby, Sweden - October 22, 2008 - Micronic Laser Systems AB (OMX Nordic Exchange
Stockholm, Nordic list, Mid Cap, Information Technology: MICR), a leading global
supplier of laser pattern generators for photomasks, today introduced the
FPS5300, a pattern generator for producing the large area photomasks needed in
the expanding field of advanced packaging as well as other electronic
applications.

The FPS5300 is based on Micronic's industry-standard pattern generators for
display photomasks, and is adapted to the electronic industry's need for a wide
range of photomask sizes and feature resolutions.

The tool introduces a new sub-micron writing level, addressing more photomask
applications that require high resolution and exacting image control. At the
same time, it standardizes the extreme throughput capability of the FPS platform
for rapid patterning of photomasks with larger features. Switching between
writing levels is fully automated, simplifying tool operation and optimizing
production flow.

“Micronic is committed to serving a broad range of photomask applications” said
Sven Löfquist, President and CEO of Micronic Laser Systems AB. “The FPS5300
provides photomask manufacturers the 
flexibility of optimizing writing speed and resolution for the application at
hand.”

Company contacts:				 	
Kjell Bohlin	
Sr Vice President, Product Management & Sales	
Tel: +46 8 638 52 00	
kjell.bohlin@micronic.se	

Sven Löfquist
President & CEO
Tel: +46 8 638 52 00
sven.lofquist@micronic.se


About Micronic Laser Systems AB
Micronic Laser Systems is a Swedish high-tech company engaged in the
development, manufacture and marketing of a series of extremely accurate laser
pattern generators for the production of photomasks. The technology involved is
known as microlithography. Micronic´s product offering also includes metrology
systems for display photomasks. Micronic´s systems are used by the world´s
leading electronics companies in the manufacture of television and computer
displays, semiconductor circuits and semiconductor packaging components.
Micronic is located in Taby, north of Stockholm and at present has subsidiaries
in the United States, Japan, South Korea and in Taiwan. Micronic maintains a web
site at: http://www.micronic.se