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VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Agilent Technologies Inc.  has announced the availability of real-time spectrum analysis (RTSA) for its PXA X-Series signal analyzers. Agilent’s RTSA delivers enhanced probability of intercept (POI), analysis bandwidth, sensitivity, and frequency range – capabilities that make it the best way for system developers and signal analysts to see, capture and understand highly elusive signals. To help detect more signals in less time,  Agilent’s real-time PXA  provides  75-dB spurious-free dynamic range across analysis bandwidths of up to 160 MHz. This enables users to place deep and wide measurements anywhere within a measurement range of 50 GHz. “Even at the extremes of signal analysis, a high-performance analyzer should be ready for anything – and that is why RTSA is an upgrade option to the PXA,” said Guy Séné, President of Agilent’s Electronic Measurement Group. He further adds, “Only the real-time PXA combines a...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Agilent Technologies(NYSE)  has reportedly further expanded its channel partner program with the addition of Bangalore-based Applied RealTech Systems Pvt. Ltd( ARTS) as a new channel partner. Applied RealTech Systems  is an established client-focused organization, distributing and marketing high-precision test and measurement solutions in India. According to  Sudhir Tangri, country manager, Sales, Support, Service & Quality, Electronic Measurement Group at  Agilent Technologies India , “We are incredibly pleased to bring on-board a partner that can help us open new markets in India—both for our state-of-the-art solutions and for our broad range of cost-effective test products..... See More

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   agilent  has introduced 14 FieldFox handheld analyzers which are aimed to cover satellite communications, microwave backhaul, military communications, radar systems and a wide range of additional applications. Each FieldFox microwave analyzers is compact, 6.6-pound (3.0-kg) package and are available in 9, 14, 18 or 26.5 GHz frequencies.... more

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Agilent Technologies has launched five new state-of-the-art products in the aerospace and defense segment at its annual mega event Aerospace and Defense Symposium - 2012. The newly launched products and solutions extend Agilent’s leadership in this domain. These test and measurement products will play a decisive role in revolutionizing the strategic areas of Aerospace & Defense sectors which will surely be an asset to the Indian Army, Navy and Air force. Sudhir Tangri, Country Manager, Agilent Technologies, Electronics Measurement Group said, “We are excited and proud to organize the sixth edition of Agilent`s Aerospace and Defense symposium. We have been getting an overwhelming response from industry leaders, key decision makers, senior scientists, technical officers from DRDO Labs, Government R&D and the armed forces. This is a great platform to exchange ideas that can better our Aerospace & Defense ecosystem”. “A...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Agilent Technologies has introduced the E4982A LCR meter, the newest addition to its LCR family of meters. The E4982A LCR meter offers PC connectivity via GPIB, LAN and USB; an easy-to-use, intuitive user interface; a10.4-inch display; and a compact design with 277-mm depth. The Agilent E4982A comes with 0.8 percent basic impedance measurement accuracy and repeatable measurements with small measurement variation. It also delivers measurement speeds of 0.9 ms, 2.1ms or 3.7 ms. The meter’s accuracy improves test quality, while its measurement speed translates into fast test throughput. Akira Nukiyama, VP & GM, Agilent’s Component Test Division, Japan said, "The new E4982A LCR meter is really set apart from other commercially available solutions. Its features ensure manufacturers and system integrators fast, accurate impedance measurements while realizing improved test efficiency and a lower overall cost of test." For More Details...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Agilent Technologies has announced the addition of the U1610A andU1620A oscilloscopes to its portfolio of handheld instruments. For enhanced safety, both models include two isolated input channels, certified to CAT III600 V, that protect users and prevent damages to devices when performing floating measurements. The U1610A has a 100 MHz bandwidth and 1 GSa/s sampling rate while the U1620A provides 200 MHz bandwidth and 2 GSa/s sampling rate. With a maximum memory depth of 2 Mpts, users can capture non-repeating signals. This also allows users to capture pulse width modulated waveforms commonly found in Variable Frequency Drive and power inverter systems over a wider time base. Ee Huei Sin, VP & GM, Basic Instruments Division, Agilent said, "From full sunlight to darkest night, our handheld oscilloscopes offer the ultimate viewing experience and provide tremendous convenience in a variety of industrial and electronics applications. T...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Agilent Technologies Inc. and Accelicon Technologies have signed a definitive acquisition agreement. Financial details are not disclosed. The acquisition is believed to further enhance Agilent's leadership in semiconductor device modeling. Accurate, verified device models are critical to reduce R&D design cycles as higher frequencies, smaller technology nodes, new materials and device layouts call for more accurate process design kits. As the electronics industry advances, market-leading companies look for cost and productivity improvements, facing at the same time, greater simulation accuracy challenges due to chip complexity, fabrication constraints and process variations. To help with this, semiconductor foundries are constantly looking for new ways to improve and streamline their design processes and provide standard design kits with accurate models. For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE The National Fair finale of the India Innovation Initiative (i3) saw around 50 best-in-class innovation entries battling it out for top honours. The finalists were shortlisted after participating and winning in the Regional Fairs organized at NOIDA, Bangalore, Mumbai and Kharagpur. Overall, i3 2011 saw nearly 800 entries for innovation this year. A jury panel comprising eminent industrialists, scientists, business management experts and government representatives came together to evaluate each of the finalists' entries. The initiative is being supported by government and non-government incubator and investor associations for incubation, entrepreneurship and marketability. There will be other awards, recognition and support to winners. Parmeet S. Ahuja, President & Country General Manager, Agilent Technologies India said, "In order to bring true value to the winning innovators, we have partnered with prestigious government and pri...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Agilent Technologies Inc. has announced new versions of its Advanced Design System and Electromagnetic Professional software. ADS 2011.10, the latest release of Agilent's flagship RF design software, and EMPro 2011.11, the company's updated 3-D modeling and simulation platform, both feature enhancements to further speed and improve RF design and verification. ADS claim to be the industry's leading electronic design automation software for RF, microwave and signal-integrity applications. ADS 2011.10 provides users with continued enhancements for RF printed circuit board, MMIC and multi-technology design. In addition to these features, ADS 2011.10 also now supports Agilent's new 89601B Vector Signal Analysis software, and offers redriver/retimer models for the HSD channel simulator, as well as native ADS 2011 PDK documentation and a sample design kit. Agilent has also significantly improved ease of use and error detection for D...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Agilent Technologies Inc. has expanded its award-winning PNA-X Nonlinear Vector Network Analyzer to 67 GHz. A new 67-GHz phase-reference calibration standard, configured to work with the 67-GHz PNA-X NVNA, is also now available. Using this hardware, designers can easily characterize and model components accurately up to frequencies of 67 GHz. In addition, X-parameters can be measured up to 67 GHz, providing an accurate model of linear and nonlinear component behavior at very high frequencies and wide bandwidth. The new 67-GHz NVNA enables engineers to make high-frequency nonlinear measurements across a very wide frequency bandwidth. The 67-GHz phase-reference calibration standard - an industry first - enables accurate and traceable nonlinear measurements to 67 GHz using the NVNA. The phase reference generates a comb of frequencies from 10 MHz to 67 GHz with a known cross-frequency phase relationship traceable to the National Institute of Stan...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Agilent Technologies Inc. has announced the M9036A modular PXIe embedded controller. The M9036A is a compact, three-slot controller designed to take advantage of the x8 PCI Express links when using the Agilent M9018A PXIe chassis. Together, the M9036A controller and M9018A chassis provide customers with the highest-throughput PXI test platform for peer-to-peer applications. This platform is capable of integrating legacy PXI instruments into the hybrid slots of the chassis while providing up to 8 GB/sec of system bandwidth with dual x8 express links to handle the most demanding RF, uW and streaming applications such as the need to transfer data between cards without involving the controller. The controller can also operate in a four-link configuration, providing compatibility with existing PXIe chassis. The M9036A was designed using an Intel Core i5 2.4-GHz dual-core processor with Hyper-Threading Technology, with a removable 160-GB solid-sta...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Looking to exploit business opportunities in the fast growing defence and aerospace segment in the country, global firm Agilent Technologies launched seven of its products at the Aerospace and Defence Symposium, 2011. The newly launched innovations from the company expand its expertise in strategic electronics test for Aerospace and Defence segment. "The symposium has great significance in today's times as India is putting substantial investments in advancing their indigenous capabilities in the strategic areas of Aerospace & Defense, the sector which now has the attention of the large US and European Aerospace giants and large Indian Corporate alike," said Arun Dogra, Country Manager & VP - Sales, Marketing & Support, EMG - Agilent Technologies. The newly launched products and solutions from Agilent Technologies are: 1. Arbitrary Waveform Generator (M8190A) It can deliver simultaneous high-resolution and wid...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Agilent Technologies has expanded its mixed-signal and digital-storage oscilloscope portfolio with 26 new models that comprise its next-generation InfiniiVision 2000 and 3000 X-Series. The new scopes incorporate breakthrough technology that allows advanced capabilities to be included in affordable instruments. The Agilent InfiniiVision 2000 X- Series offers bandwidths from 70 MHz to 200 MHz and boasts the fastest waveform update rate in its class for superior viewing of signal detail and capture of infrequent events. First-in-class optional 8-channel mixed-signal oscilloscope (MSO) capability, and the industry's only optional integrated function generator, offer more capabilities to engineers and educators with highly constrained equipment budgets. The Agilent InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series scopes step up performance while aggressively holding prices in line, offering bandwidths from 100 MHz to 500 MHz and industry-leading waveform update r...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Agilent Technologies and A2 Technologies have signed a definitive agreement for Agilent to acquire specific assets of A2 Technologies. The acquisition includes substantially all of A2 Technologies' intellectual property, technology, employees and its spectroscopy product portfolio. Subject to customary closing conditions, the transaction is expected to be final in mid-February. Financial details were not disclosed. "A2 Technologies' products, technology and people are a great fit with Agilent," said Mike McMullen, president of Agilent's Chemical Analysis Group. "We set out to grow our spectroscopy business, which we acquired this past year when Varian joined us, so we can offer customers an even wider range of the industry's best solutions. Adding A2 Technologies’ cutting-edge, patented technology and top talent is a major move in this direction." "We are very excited about joining the Agilent team ...