Bookham Technology adopts Agilent Technologies' new MMIC design-flow solution

ABINGDON, United Kingdom, April 22, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Bookham Technology plc (LSE:BHM) (Nasdaq:BKHM) has migrated its MMIC model and design libraries to the latest release of Agilent Technologies' industry-leading Advanced Design System software -- ADS 2003A. Under an early adopter program, Bookham has been working with Agilent to improve the finished software and to ensure a smooth transfer for its customers who will be using the new release in the near future. http://reports.huginonline.com/899962/116189.pdf