December 20, 2012 Agilent Technologies has announced the latest release of its device modeling software platform, the Integrated Circuit Characterization and Analysis Program (IC-CAP). Read more

December 10, 2012 Agilent Technologies has announced shipment of Advanced Design System 2012, its flagship RF and microwave EDA software platform. Read more

December 4, 2012 The N9322C basic spectrum analyzer from Agilent Technologies is aimed at budget-constrained applications in the 9 kHz to 7 GHz frequency range. Read more

December 3, 2012 Agilent Technologies has announced the addition of wireless connectivity to its U1210 Series clamp meter. It also added new capabilities, including voice output and remote hosting, to the Mobile Meter and Mobile Logger applications that support the company’s wireless connectivity solution for handheld digital multimeters and clamp meters. Read more

November 19, 2012 Agilent Technologies is now shipping its GoldenGate 2012.10 RFIC simulation, verification and analysis software, offering extended design-for-manufacturing solutions and improved links to system design. Read more

November 14, 2012 Agilent Technologies has introduced the InfiniiVision 4000 X-Series digital-storage and mixed-signal oscilloscopes — claiming unprecedented levels of flexibility and ease of use among units that use an embedded operating system. Read more

November 5, 2012 Agilent Technologies has extended its leadership in 802.11ac WLAN test solutions with its latest measurement application release for X-Series signal analyzers. The software release offers expanded WLAN support to include the emerging 802.11ac standard. Read more

October 31, 2012 Agilent Technologies has announced the opening, at the University of Leeds, of the first Agilent-equipped terahertz measurement laboratory in Europe. The laboratory will enable research on devices, components, circuits and systems at much higher frequencies than any other institution in the region has been able to do before. Read more

October 22, 2012 Agilent Technologies has announced two frequency options for the N9000A CXA X-Series signal analyzers. The options provide a low-cost solution for essential microwave signal characterization up to 13.6 GHz and 26.5 GHz. Read more

October 3, 2012 Agilent Technologies has announced that STMicroelectronics has selected Agilent’s Electromagnetic Professional (EMPro) software for use in development of ESD structures based on advanced CMOS process technology. Read more

September 19, 2012 Agilent Technologies has introduced a 60-GHz remote sampling head oscilloscope module for engineers who design, validate and manufacture high-speed electrical communications systems and components. Read more

September 17, 2012 Agilent Technologies has announced a memorandum of understanding has been signed with the China Academy of Telecommunication Research (Telecommunication Metrology Center), or CATR (TMC). The two organizations have agreed to work together on TD-LTE MIMO over-the-air (OTA) test research. Read more

September 11, 2012 Agilent Technologies claims to offer the industry’s widest-bandwidth real-time digital downconverter (DDC) option on the M9703A AXIe eight-channel high-speed digitizer. This DDC functionality enables faster, more flexible measurements in high-channel-count applications. Read more

September 3, 2012 The 14 models of handheld analyzers announced by Agilent Technologies are claimed to deliver benchtop-instrument accuracy in field-test environments whilst being designed for harsh conditions and hard-to-reach locations. Read more

August 22, 2012 Agilent Technologies has introduced the 33500B Series waveform generators, comprising eight one- and two-channel models, which generate waveforms up to 30 MHz, and incorporate exclusive Trueform signal-generation technology. Trueform enables these models to offer unmatched capabilities for generating a full range of signals for the most demanding measurements required when designing electronic devices. Read more

August 10, 2012 Agilent Technologies introduced economical semipermanent solder-in probing solutions for its InfiniiMax III oscilloscope probing system. Read more

July 17, 2012 Agilent Technologies has signed a definitive agreement for Agilent to acquire the assets of AT4 wireless’ Test Systems business. Privately held AT4 wireless, based in Malaga, Spain, is a global provider of testing services and solutions for wireless communications. Read more

June 19, 2012 Agilent Technologies has announced a USB-powered, single-pole double-throw coaxial switch, operating from DC to 18 GHz. The first-to-market microwave switch driven by a USB port, the Agilent U1810B will provide system-design and manufacturing engineers a long-operating-life solution with convenient RF switching. Read more

June 13, 2012 Agilent Technologies has announced its next-generation U4421A MIPI D-PHY exerciser and analyzer for mobile computing applications. This instrument gives R&D and manufacturing engineers deep insight into the Camera Serial Interface (CSI-2) and Display Serial Interface (DSI) of MIPI D-PHY designs. Read more

May 7, 2012 Agilent Technologies claims that its EXA signal analyzer is now the most cost-effective millimeter-wave signal analyzer, covering frequencies up to 44 GHz. With external mixing, it can cover up to 325 GHz. The result is easier, more accurate millimeter-wave measurements. Read more

April 11, 2012 Agilent Technologies has introduced the Infiniium 90000 Q-Series oscilloscopes with industry-leading, real-time bandwidth of 63 GHz on two channels and 33 GHz on four channels. The lineup includes 10 four-channel models ranging from 20 GHz to 63 GHz, all of which are bandwidth upgradeable. These scopes claim the lowest noise and have the lowest jitter measurement floor in the oscilloscope industry, ensuring superior measurement accuracy. Read more

March 28, 2012 Agilent Technologies has announced a wideband MIMO PXI vector signal analyzer that claims the industry’s highest-bandwidth signal analysis. The analyzer enables R&D and test engineers to validate their MIMO 802.11ac designs with a unique combination of accuracy, speed, bandwidth and scalability in a small form factor. Read more

February 17, 2012 Agilent Technologies has announced the latest release of its industry-leading, low-cost, high-performance software for RF and microwave board design, Genesys 2012. The updated software provides enhancements in RF system simulation (including electromagnetic, circuit and statistical simulation), plus features to help designers improve the reliability of their systems. Read more

January 25, 2012 Agilent Technologies claims to offer the industry’s first reference clock multiplier, the Agilent N4880A, which enables R&D and test engineers to lock the pattern generator clock of the J-BERT N4903B and the ParBERT 81250A to reference clocks from the system under test. Read more

December 14, 2011 Agilent Technologies have announced the E5515E 8960 Series 10 wireless communications test set, designed for R&D engineers who need to stress their 2G/3G/3.5G designs at the maximum data rates. Read more

November 16, 2011 An innovative, multi-measurement capability is being added to Agilent Technologies' 89600 VSA software, enabling simultaneous signal analysis of multiple carriers and signal formats for more efficient testing and deeper signal insight in wireless test. Read more

October 21, 2011 Agilent Technologies has added optional arbitrary waveform generation capability and five analysis applications to its InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series oscilloscopes. AWG makes it easy for engineers to capture waveforms with their oscilloscopes and instantly convert them to stimulus files to simplify stimulus/response testing. Read more

September 20, 2011 Agilent Technologies has announced that its high-performance PXA signal analyzer now supports up to 900 MHz of intermediate-frequency bandwidth, enabling it to act as a broadband down converter for analysis of wideband communications and radar signals in aerospace and defense applications. Read more

September 13, 2011 Data streaming over long durations enables customers to capture, detect and analyze signals of interest from their measurement environment. The new data capture solution from Agilent Technologies allows customers to use the Agilent 89600B vector signal analysis software to characterize complex, time-varying signals or a customer-developed data analysis tool. Read more

June 15, 2011 Agilent Technologies has announced the 8990B, a peak power analyzer that offers faster measurement speed and greater measurement accuracy in peak power-pulse analysis for the aerospace, defense and wireless markets. Read more

May 18, 2011 Agilent Technologies has announced several new options for its popular U1084A PCI Express® (PCIe) embedded ADC cards. The U1084A's digitizer technology combines fast analog-to-digital converters with on-board field programmable gate array (FPGA) technology allowing original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to easily design-in high-speed signal acquisition and analysis. Read more

March 30, 2011 Agilent Technologies claims to have introduced the industry's fastest logic analyzer. The instrument combines an industry-leading state capture speed of 4 Gb/s on 68 channels and 2.5 Gb/s on 136 channels with the ability to reliably capture data on the industry's smallest eye openings, as small as 100 ps by 100 mV. Read more

March 22, 2011 Agilent Technologies has enhanced its N5971A CDMA Interactive Functional Test (IFT) software, introducing the N5973A IFT automation for LTE to CDMA Inter-RAT compliance test plan. This solution enables developers and operators to quickly and repeatedly generate measurement reports in accordance with leading operators' LTE-CDMA handover test plan. Read more

March 18, 2011 Agilent Technologies has announced that its 89600B vector signal analysis software is now able to test 802.11ac signals, adding that this is the first dedicated 802.11ac signal analysis solution on the market. Agilent is also announcing a new SystemVue 802.11ac library, the W1917EP WLAN baseband verification library, which interoperates with the 89600B VSA 802.11ac software. Read more

March 11, 2011 Agilent Technologies has announced the latest release of its RFIC simulation, verification and analysis software – GoldenGate version 2011. Read more

March 7, 2011 Agilent Technologies have signed a licensing agreement with Qualcomm covering factory test technology. Read more

March 4, 2011 Agilent Technologies announced what the company believes to be the industry’s first digital radio frequency (DigRF) V4 test solution with dual-capture capability. This software enhancement gives engineers the ability to simultaneously apply a stimulus to devices under test and analyse the results with a single instrument, the Agilent N5343A DigRF V4 exerciser. Read more

March 2, 2011 Agilent Technologies has added a high-resolution, wide-bandwidth, 8- or 12-GSa/s modular instrument to its portfolio of arbitrary waveform generators. The M8190A arbitrary waveform generator is able to deliver simultaneous high resolution and wide bandwidth along with industry-leading spurious-free dynamic range and very low harmonic distortion. This unique functionality allows radar, satellite and electronic warfare device designers to make reliable, repeatable measurements and create highly realistic signal scenarios to test their products. Read more

November 10, 2010 Agilent Technologies has acquired certain assets of Signametrics, a manufacturer of PXI, VXI, PCI and USB digital multimeters (DMMs), and modular switching products. These test and measurement products are commonly used in manufacturing production and automotive test systems. Read more

October 12, 2010 Agilent Technologies has introduced two digital multimeters (DMMs) to complement its growing family of PXI products. These 6.5 digit PXI DMMs claim the industry's highest measurement speeds within their price range, along with high accuracy and stability. Test engineers in aerospace, defense, electronic manufacturing and automotive industries now have an alternative when designing their mission-critical PXI test systems. Read more

August 3, 2010 Agilent Technologies has introduced the N9342C handheld spectrum analyser (HSA), a powerful and straightforward instrument designed for RF technicians and engineers performing installation, maintenance and surveillance of RF systems in the field. Read more

June 16, 2010 Agilent Technologies has expanded its digital communications analyser (DCA) portfolio with the introduction of the 86100D DCA-X wide-bandwidth oscilloscope. The high analog bandwidth, low noise, and low jitter measurements offered by the DCA helps engineers see the true performance of their designs on signals from 50 Mb/s to more than 40 Gb/s. The DCA-X mainframe platform will allow engineers to make next-generation measurements that include integrated de-embedding capability. Read more

May 27, 2010 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium 2010 — Agilent Technologies has made available an iPhone application for design engineers — the Microwave Calculator. Read more

April 13, 2010 Agilent Technologies has introduced the industry's most comprehensive low-power double data rate 2 (LPDDR2) compliance and protocol test application packages and industry-first LPDDR2 ball-grid array (BGA) probes. Read more

April 7, 2010 Agilent Technologies has released its V3500A handheld RF power meter, the latest addition to its industry-leading range of power meters and power sensors. Read more