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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001209191-03-022834
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	4
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20030924
FILED AS OF DATE:		20030924

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BILLET VAN
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001264351

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-28229
		FILM NUMBER:		03908904

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		605 FAIRCHILD DR
		CITY:			MOUNTAIN VIEW
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94043-2234

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			CALIPER TECHNOLOGIES CORP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001014672
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	LABORATORY ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENTS [3826]
		IRS NUMBER:				330675808
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		605 FAIRCHILD DR
		STREET 2:		STE 405
		CITY:			MOUNTAIN VIEW
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94043
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6506230700

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		605 FAIRCHILD DRIVE
		CITY:			MOUNTAIN VIEW
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94043
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