Software facilitates optical vector analysis.

Luna Jun 21, 2002

Press Release Summary:

Virtual Instrument Software, used with company's Optical Vector Analyzers (OVAs), makes component characterization data more accessible. It enables users to scan optical devices using OVA, save data, and analyze stored data using any computer on which software is installed. Using software and stored component data, personnel can access full characterization of component without OVA, and data for components in inventory can be stored and accessed when needed.

Original Press Release:

New Virtual Instrument Software from Luna Technologies Increases Productivity of Optical Vector Analysis

Blacksburg, VA, June 2002 - Luna Technologies, creators of Optical Vector Analyzers (OVAs) for rapid, precise, and comprehensive optical component testing, has incorporated Virtual Instrument software in its line of Optical Vector Analyzers, making component characterization data more accessible and increasing optical vector analysis productivity. The new software enables users to scan optical devices using the OVA, save the data, and analyze the stored data using any computer on which the software is installed. No additional OVA or data acquisition card is needed.

The Virtual Instrument software eliminates the need to re-measure components after storing the initial measurement. Using the Virtual Instrument software and stored component data, personnel can access the full characterization of a component without an OVA, and data for components in inventory can be stored and accessed when needed.

The new Virtual Instrument software also increases productivity because personnel can access component testing data remotely from any computer that has the software installed, leaving the OVA available for additional component testing applications. (Luna's groundbreaking line of OVA devices use laser interferometry to test optical components over their full range in less than 8 seconds.)

"Our customers have reported tremendous gains in productivity because they can do comprehensive device analysis right at their desktops," said Chris Brozenick, Luna's Vice President of Product Management. "The Virtual Instrument software provides them with quicker access to crucial testing data for easier data analysis."

The Virtual Instrument software is available immediately, both separately and as part of the Optical Vector Analyzer bundle. The price for a single copy is $995.

For additional information, please contact Chris Brozenick, Luna Technologies, 2020 Kraft Dr., Suite 2000, Blacksburg, VA 24060. Tel: (540) 961-5190; Fax: (540) 961-5191; E-mail: brozenickc@lunatechnologies.com; Web: www.lunatechnologies.com.

Headquartered in Blacksburg, Virginia, Luna Technologies designs, develops, and manufactures fiber optic component analysis equipment that incorporates an innovative and unique technique for optical characterization. The company's Optical Vector Analyzer (OVA) technology represents a major breakthrough for real-time optical component testing. Luna Technologies is a spin-off of Luna Innovations Incorporated, a
fast-growing developer of emerging fiber optic sensing, fiber optic components, and advanced materials technologies.