TRADE NEWS: Agilent Technologies Expands World`s Most Flexible PNA-X Network Analyzer for Active Device Test With 13.5, 43.5, 50 GHz Models

New Models Include Industry-First 50 GHz Nonlinear Vector Network Analyzer
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) today expanded the world`s most flexible
PNA-X network analyzer with 13.5, 43.5 and 50 GHz models. The 43.5 and 50 GHz
models support higher frequency applications such as radar and satellite
communications, while the 13.5 GHz model is ideal for lower-frequency devices
used in wireless communications. Agilent`s award winning PNA-X nonlinear vector
network analyzer (NVNA) has also been expanded to include a 13.5 GHz model and
the industry`s first 43.5 and 50 GHz NVNA. These new solutions provide engineers
developing and manufacturing active devices the flexibility to select just the
right frequency that is required for their specific application.

Aerospace and defense engineers working up to 50 GHz can now benefit from
Agilent`s single-connection, multiple measurements PNA-X. This analyzer`s
integrated measurements, versatile hardware, and re-configurable measurement
paths address this market`s key challenges: test system costs, test complexity,
throughput gains, accuracy and equipment space. Typical radar, satellite and
electronic-warfare applications require complex test systems with multiple racks
of instruments and numerous connections to the device under test. The PNA-X
integrates the capabilities of a full rack of equipment into a single
instrument, simplifying test stations, reducing equipment count by 50 percent,
and increasing throughput by 400 percent. The PNA-X also offers a unique single
contact solution for on wafer tests. This approach significantly improves
quality by eliminating multiple probe contacts and enabling the most accurate
characterization and reliable wire-bonding. Additionally, engineers working
above 50 GHz can use the PNA-X to configure a banded mm-wave system up to 0.5
THz.

The 13.5-GHz PNA-X model supports lower frequency devices used in the wireless
communications market where reduced test time, number of test stations and test
cost is critical. With low-noise amplifier tests there are typically multiple
test stations, such as small signal gain/match, distortions, and noise figure;
the PNA-X integrates these test stations into one. By integrating measurements
from multiple test stations into one, the PNA-X reduces the number of test
stations by as much as 75 percent and reduces costs by 30 percent.

The industry`s first 43.5 and 50 GHz NVNAs and new 13.5 GHz model now bring the
NVNA solution to engineers working in the RF and microwave frequency ranges.
Agilent`s NVNA is the industry`s first measurement and simulation environment
for designing nonlinear components. The result is the highest level of insight
into nonlinear device behavior, making the NVNA capability especially useful for
scientists researching new RF technologies and engineers involved in designing
today`s high-performance active devices. Using NVNA, X-parameters are measured
and then used to create X-parameter models that can be imported into Agilent`s
Advanced Design System (ADS) to simulate actual linear and nonlinear component
behavior.

"The new PNA-X models, coupled with the industry`s widest range of measurement
applications, provide engineers with flexibility that was previously not
possible," said Gregg Peters, vice president and general manager of Agilent`s
Component Test Division. "Engineers can build their optimal test system by
selecting the frequency range and measurements for their specific device test
needs without paying for functionality they don`t need."

Key Features of the PNA-X Series Network Analyzers

* Single-connection, multiple measurements. This configurable 2- or 4-port
network analyzer offers a unique single-connection solution for CW and pulsed
S-parameter, compression, intermodulation distortion (IMD), and noise figure
measurements.
* Two built-in high-performance signal sources; the industry`s only 2-port
network analyzer with an internal second source.Sources offer high output power
(+16 dBm), low harmonics (-60 dBc) and a wide power sweep range (40 dB).
* Industry`s widest range of measurement applications for amplifiers, converters
or modules with linear and nonlinear characterizations. Applications include
vector noise figure, gain compression, IMD, true differential and NVNA.
* Internal signal-routing switches.Switches provide increased flexibility for
adding signal conditioning hardware or additional test equipment for single
connection measurements.
* Only network analyzer with internal pulse modulators and generators for fast,
simplified pulse measurements. This advanced capability enables pulse
measurements up to 30 times faster compared with other analyzers that require
external generators and modulators.

U.S. Pricing and Availability

Agilent`s PNA-X models and PNA-X NVNA options are now available. Pricing is as follows:

N5241A PNA-X network analyzer,
10 MHz to 13.5 GHz $76,400

N5242A PNA-X network analyzer
10 MHz to 26.5 GHz $98,000

N5244A PNA-X network analyzer
10 MHz to 43.5 GHz $125,400

N5245A PNA-X network analyzer
10 MHz to 50 GHz $140,100

The NVNA options start at $37,400. Agilent`s new 50 GHz comb generator acts a phase reference for the NVNA frequency extensions. Pricing is as follows:

U9391F 50 GHz comb generator $16,000

Additional Information

More information about Agilent`s new PNA-X models and breakthrough NVNA
technology are available at www.agilent.com/find/pna-x and
www.agilent.com/find/nvna, respectively. Further information can be found in the
"Defining a New Generation of Network Analyzers," and the "Understanding
Nonlinear Vector Analysis" backgrounders. Photos of Agilent`s expanded PNA-X
solutions are available at www.agilent.com/find/PNA-X3_images.

Upcoming Webcasts

Agilent will host two educational PNA-X webcasts:

* June 24: Advanced Nonlinear Device Characterization Utilizing NVNA and
X-parameters with Arbitrary Load Dependence
* July 14: IMD Measurements with Improved Speed and Accuracy

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 $5.8 billion in fiscal 2008.
Information about Agilent is available on the Web at www.agilent.com.

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