Fremont, CA -- October 29, 2003 -- PerkinElmer Optoelectronics, a global technology leader providing market-driven integrated solutions for biomedical and industrial applications, today announced that it was selected by three key customers to provide its recently developed smart thermopile detector devices to worldwide market leaders in household, personal care, and automotive products.

As part of these agreements, worth a total of $8 million over the next 18 months, PerkinElmer is providing custom thermopile modules – detectors that directly sense thermal radiation – for industrial and commercial applications that require a low-cost sensing solution offering high accuracy, compact size, and long-term stability. Embedded within the respective application, the fingertip-sized thermopile device detects and measures the infrared heat generated by the object. The infrared emission is converted into a voltage output and the respective temperature is then displayed on an LCD or is used to drive a control unit.

“PerkinElmer’s sensors represent the latest development in thermopile technology, and demonstrate yet another example of how we are integrating solutions with our customers’ needs. We are pleased to apply this technology to the development of accurate and smart temperature controllers,” said John Murphy, president, PerkinElmer Optoelectronics. “The decision by our customers to select PerkinElmer reflects our ongoing commitment to providing quality, superior service and support, on-time delivery, and reliable, precise performance to meet the specific demands of their applications.”

To ensure accuracy, PerkinElmer’s thermopile sensors are 100% calibrated and tested according to product specifications. Easy adaptation is made possible, as they do not require cooling or thermal stabilization. Furthermore, the thermopiles are capable of providing temperature resolution of 0.1 degrees Celsius, required for accurate temperature measurement.

PerkinElmer’s thermopile detectors can be used in a variety of applications for non-contact infrared temperature measurement, including ear thermometers, handheld pyrometers, home appliances such as hair dryers and toasters, home and automotive climate control systems, and temperature control in microwave ovens, laser printers and copiers.

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About PerkinElmer, Inc.

PerkinElmer, Inc. is a global leader focused on improving the health and safety of people and the environment. The Company reported revenue of approximately $2 billion in 2008, has around 8,500 employees serving customers in more than 150 countries, and is a component of the S&P 500 Index. Additional information is available through www.perkinelmer.com or 1-877-PKI-NYSE.

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