EXHIBIT 16.1
October 24, 2003
Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D.C. 20549
Re: Applied Microsystems Corporation
File No. 000-26778
Dear Sir or Madam:
We have read Item 4 of Form 8-K of Applied Microsystems Corporation dated October 24, 2003, and agree with the statements concerning our Firm contained therein.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Grant Thornton LLP