February 8, 2007 Richard A. Aurelio

Exhibit 10.30

February 8, 2007

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000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxx

Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx 00000

Dear Dick:

This letter confirms our agreement that the letter agreement dated January 2, 2006 (the “Agreement”), between you and Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc. (“VSEA”) is hereby amended to extend the Term (as defined therein) until December 31, 2007. For the sake of clarity, pursuant to paragraph 4 of the Agreement, in consideration for your service as VSEA’s Non-Executive Chairman during the period beginning January 1, 2007 and ending on December 31, 2007, VSEA shall pay you $200,000, paid periodically during this Term in the same intervals as VSEA’s payroll practices.

Please sign below and return a copy of this letter to confirm your agreement with the above.

Very Truly Yours,
VARIAN SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.
By:		/s/ Xxxx Xxxx
Name:		Xxxx Xxxx
Title:		Chair, Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee

AGREED:

/s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx

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