TRADE NEWS: Agilent Technologies Introduces Optical Multiport Power Meter for Fast...

TRADE NEWS: Agilent Technologies Introduces Optical Multiport Power Meter for Fast Testing of Multiport Devices, Increased Manufacturing Throughput

Optical Power Meter Optimizes All Steps of the Characterization
Process
TOKYO--(Business Wire)--Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) today demonstrated a new
optical power meter with four or eight power-sensor channels that
provides manufacturing customers with increased throughput and
operational efficiency. Designed for characterizing optical multiport
components, these optical power meters offer industry-leading
solutions for device connectivity, high-speed measurement data
acquisition and fast data transfer for post-processing.

The new power meter reduces test cost and speeds throughput to
meet today's challenges in manufacturing. Manufacturing engineers can
improve their operational efficiency with a greatly reduced footprint
and easy replacement of existing Agilent equipment with code and
trigger compatibility.

This optical power meter extends Agilent's portfolio with
cost-effective four and eight power-sensor modules in a single box. It
offers a short minimum averaging time of 1us and a high dynamic range
during swept wavelength measurements. The very fast sample rate of
1 Ms/s enables time-resolved measurement of transient signals.

Other advantages of the Agilent optical power meter include:

-- The new fiber connectivity concept is the industry's first
solution to separate the connecting task from the measurement
task. The removable connector holder offers flexible connector
choice and can be attached to the multichannel device while
the instrument measures another device.

-- With the new LAN and USB interfaces, the system offers
optimized throughput and data transfer for post-processing.
For compatibility with existing equipment, the GPIB interface
is also included.

-- The multiport power meter enables fast measurement solutions
for all multiport devices; for example multiplexers, PON
splitters, wavelength switches and ROADMs.

"The Agilent power meters speed design and characterizing of
optical multiport components," said Alois Hauk, vice president and
general manager of Agilent's digital and photonic test business. "With
the unprecedented device connectivity, high-speed measurement data
acquisition and fast data transfer for post-processing, we enable
optical component manufacturers to increase throughput and reduce
production cost."

U.S. Pricing and Availability

The Agilent N7744A and N7745A optical multiport power meter will
be available for ordering on Feb. 1 at a starting price of $9,500 for
the 4-port and $14,500 for the 8-port power meter. More information
about the Agilent N7744A and N7745A is available at
www.agilent.com/find/MPPM. Photos of the product are available at
www.agilent.com/find/MPPM_images.

About Agilent Technologies

Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) is the world's premier
measurement company and a technology leader in communications,
electronics, life sciences and chemical analysis. The company's 19,000
employees serve customers in more than 110 countries. Agilent had net
revenues of $5.4 billion in fiscal 2007. Information about Agilent is
available on the Web at www.agilent.com.

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