Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies: one in life sciences, diagnostics and applied markets (LDA) that will retain the Agilent name, and the other that will be comprised of Agilent’s current portfolio of electronic measurement (EM) products. The separation is expected to occur through a tax-free […]
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Agilent Technologies Introduces Wireless Communications Test Set
Agilent Technologies Inc. introduced its new E6607C EXT wireless communications test set, featuring an integrated multiport adapter for cost-effective, high-volume wireless device manufacturing test. Optimized for testing multiple devices simultaneously, the EXT-C with integrated multiport adapter enables up to 3x gain in effective test throughput (vs. the EXT-B) for less than 1.3x the price. Smartphone and tablet […]
Agilent Technologies Launches Versatile Benchtop Boundary Scan Analyzer
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) announced the launch of the Agilent x1149 boundary scan analyzer. Boundary scan has become an indispensable technology as engineers face increasing test access challenges. The x1149 boundary scan analyzer is a versatile yet easy to use board test tool designed to help users through board design and validation, and re-using the same x1149 […]
Compliance Testing for Energy-Efficient Ethernet Standards from Agilent
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) introduces compliance testing support for Energy-Efficient Ethernet (EEE) standards used in networking applications. Agilent’s solution for transmitter tests includes 10BASE-T, 100BASE-T and 1000BASE-T EEE test standards as described in the IEEE 802.3az-2010 specification. Growing consumer demand for energy-saving network devices has driven the need for more network testing. EEE technology […]
University Laboratory Dedicated in Agilent’s Honor
Agilent Technologies Inc. announced the largest in-kind software donation ever in its longstanding relationship with the Georgia Institute of Technology. Last year, Georgia Tech dedicated a new laboratory to Agilent after the company made a substantial donation to the university’s School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE). Agilent’s latest in-kind donation is valued at approximately […]
Agilent Technologies Offers Application Note on GNSS Receiver Testing
The Agilent Power of X application note “Solutions for GNSS Receiver Testing” 5991-1742EN, provides insight into solving tough measurement problems in a unique way for both the design and manufacturing environments. The materials offers information into using simulated satellite signals to quickly and accurately verifies GNSS receiver operation. Available Power of X Application Notes, Now Include: Solutions Application […]
Agilent Technologies to Demonstrate Solutions Tests at IPC APEX EXPO
Agilent Technologies Inc. will demonstrate its latest boundary scan analyzer, plus inline in-circuit and functional test systems at the IPC APEX EXPO, Feb. 19-21, at the San Diego Convention Center (Booth 2827) in San Diego, Calif. These latest innovations provide greater flexibility, allowing users to re-use tests and hardware investments all the way from design validation […]
Agilent Oscilloscopes Enable Record Interface Rates
Agilent Technologies Inc. announced it has demonstrated fast complex-modulation optical interface rates. A joint team from Alcatel-Lucent Bell Labs and Agilent conducted experiments using Infiniium 90000 Q-Series oscilloscopes to transmit data over long-haul distances at a record interface rate. The experiments relied on advanced detection systems and data analysis from Alcatel-Lucent Bell Labs and on the unmatched […]
Agilent Technologies Introduces USB 2.0 Signal-Quality Test Option
Agilent Technologies Inc. introduced the USB 2.0 signal-quality test option. Design for the InfiniiVision 4000 X-Series oscilloscopes, this option supports low-speed, full-speed and hi-speed USB applications. The USB interface is used extensively for computer applications and for a broad range of embedded connectivity applications. With the DSOX4USBSQ signal-quality test option on Agilent’s InfiniiVision 4000 X-Series oscilloscopes, engineers […]
Agilent Technologies Enhances the PCI Express® 3.0 Receiver
Agilent Technologies Inc. announced an enhanced solution for PCI Express® 3.0 receiver characterization, at DesignCon. The Agilent PCIe® 3.0 receiver characterization solution provides complete and accurate receiver tolerance test results while minimizing R&D effort. The new J-BERT software (revision 7.40) enables testing of PCIe 3.0 receiver designs that adjust the length of the 128b/130b encoded filler symbols—also known as SKP […]
