Endwave Receives Follow-On Order From SafeView For Microwave Switch Arrays

Sunnyvale, CA -- Endwave Corporation announced the receipt of a follow-on purchase order from SafeView, Inc. for additional Phase I microwave switch arrays for use in SafeScout, SafeView's advanced personnel screening portal. This follow-on order for Phase I switch arrays will allow Endwave to maintain production of the current hardware for SafeView, with their transition to SafeView's new Phase II design anticipated in early 2006.

SafeView has developed a new technology designed to improve the effectiveness of people screening at portal security checkpoints, providing for the rapid and safe identification of concealed objects being carried by individuals. These objects can be made of any material including metal, plastics, ceramics, paper, and wood. SafeView's security portal produces a three-dimensional holographic image of the individual being scanned. Using millimeter wave technology developed by Battelle Laboratories, the SafeScout can detect and reveal the presence of such dangerous material to security personnel in real time. SafeView's system offers an alternative to metal detectors, pat down searches, and other means used to ensure safety in locations ranging from airports, prisons, court houses, border crossings, military installations and other government facilities, to commercial buildings, including sports and entertainment venues.

Endwave and SafeView have been in pre-production collaboration for over a year, with Endwave providing the transceiver and microwave switch arrays for the portal. Beta-system units have been produced and delivered by Endwave, and successfully demonstrated by SafeView in trial systems deployed in various locations around the world.

"The Endwave -- SafeView relationship continues to take positive steps forward," said Ed Keible, President and Chief Executive Officer of Endwave. "This Phase I follow-on order, in conjunction with our previously announced Phase II development contract with SafeView, displays our ability to harness new opportunities in emerging high-frequency markets."

"Endwave continues to demonstrate their prowess in delivering world-class high frequency subsystem solutions to SafeView," said Rick Rowe, Chief Executive Officer of SafeView. "As they have been instrumental in commercializing other high-frequency markets, we see Endwave as a valuable partner for SafeView as we move forward with our plans to bring our portal scanners into the next round of production," added Rowe.

SOURCE: Endwave