<ARTICLE>    5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM FORM 10-Q
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1999 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY
REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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<FISCAL-YEAR-END>                        DEC-31-1999
<PERIOD-START>                           JAN-01-1999
<PERIOD-END>                             SEP-30-1999
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<SECURITIES>                                   2,996
<RECEIVABLES>                                  3,287  <F2>
<ALLOWANCES>                                       0
<INVENTORY>                                    2,386
<CURRENT-ASSETS>                              17,267
<PP&E>                                         2,224  <F2>
<DEPRECIATION>                                     0
<TOTAL-ASSETS>                                23,601
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES>                          5,400
<BONDS>                                            0
<PREFERRED-MANDATORY>                              0
<PREFERRED>                                        0
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<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY>                  23,601
<SALES>                                       15,808
<TOTAL-REVENUES>                              20,201
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<OTHER-EXPENSES>                               4,779  <F3>
<LOSS-PROVISION>                                   0
<INTEREST-EXPENSE>                                 0
<INCOME-PRETAX>                             (14,763)
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<INCOME-CONTINUING>                         (14,824)
<DISCONTINUED>                                     0
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<EPS-BASIC>                                 (1.23)  <F4>
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<FN>
<F1> The 13-week period from July 4, 1999 to October 2, 1999 is referred to
     herein as the three months ended September 30, 1999. The 39-week period
     from January 3, 1999 to October 2, 1999 is referred to herein as the nine
     months ended September 30, 1999. Year-to-date data is for quarters
     presented.
<F2> Item shown net of allowance, consistent with the balance sheet
     presentation.
<F3> Item consists of research and development.
<F4> Item consists of basic earnings per share.
</FN>