Santa Clara, Calif., October 24, 2014 – AVIA series lasers from Coherent, Inc. (Santa Clara, CA) are well established in microelectronics packaging applications, and the latest AVIA NX sets a new standard for economy, reliability and ease of use.  Specifically, these new q-switched, diode-pumped, solid-state lasers offer output powers as high as 40W at 355 nm, but with a substantially lower cost per watt than any other available product.  Plus, AVIA NX models are much smaller, lighter, and more robust than other UV lasers of the same power level. 

These improvements have been achieved through a complete redesign of the product.  This includes implementation of Coherent's patented pumping technology of the Nd:YVO4 gain medium, which delivers increased overall system efficiency (conversion of input electrical energy into usable light).  It also incorporates Coherent’s latest optical mounting technology, called PermAlign 2, which is a simpler and more compact method that yields enhanced stability and greater long term reliability.  Plus, utilization of the newest generation of integrated microelectronics components enables a product which is both smaller and more reliable.  Reliability is further enhanced through implementation of Highly Accelerated Life Testing and Stress Screening (HALT/HASS) protocols during AVIA NX production. 

AVIA NX series lasers are primarily intended for materials processing applications in microelectronics fabrication and packaging.  These include PCB via hole drilling, drilling and cutting of flex materials, 3D IC chip fabrication, IC chip package trimming, as well as other processes in support of System in Package (SiP) manufacture. 

Founded in 1966, Coherent, Inc. is a world leader in providing photonics based solutions to the commercial and scientific research markets and part of the Standard & Poor's SmallCap 600 Index and the Russell 2000 Index.  For more information about Coherent visit http://www.Coherent.com.