Agilent Technologies Inc. announced the inclusion of faster PC hardware in the Infiniium 90000 Series oscilloscope family. These award-winning, high-performance, real-time oscilloscopes are the most responsive in their class with waveform update rates more than 20 times faster than comparable scopes. Engineers designing high-speed serial data links such as USB, SATA or PCI Express(R) rely on high-performance oscilloscopes to measure jitter and other signal parameters. Complex analysis is often critical but can be time consuming to execute. For example, a jitter separation algorithm can take more than 30 seconds to run on competitive scopes using 20 Mpts of memory. With the new performance enhancements, the Infiniium 90000 Series scopes yield results in less than 2 seconds. This performance superiority, combined with the 1 Gpts of memory offered in the Infiniium 90000 Series, enables developers to quickly document results of their design performance across a wider range of test conditions.

Agilent Technologies Inc. introduced an economically priced 2-channel external output amplifier that provides up to 50 Vpp (Volts peak-to-peak) amplification of function/arbitrary waveforms. The instrument is designed to work in conjunction with engineers' existing function generators to extend the voltage range and offer low-distortion outputs. The new Agilent 33502A 2-channel 50 Vpp Isolated Amplifier is ideal for R&D development and test engineers who need signal sources greater than 20 Vpp without sacrificing accuracy. It also has a programmable pass-through mode for use in high-voltage applications including aerospace defense, automotive and industrial. Engineers in R&D and manufacturing need a convenient way to create accurate and reliable signal sources at higher voltages using their current function generators. The Agilent 33502A extends their voltage range over 20 Vpp, which is important to engineers for testing and qualifying their designs and devices. The Agilent 33502A has a fully isolated front end offering a superior 5x voltage amplification. It can be independently configured with input coupling (AC DC) and input impedance (50(OHM) 1M(OHM)) to match specific circuits. The input path can also be switched from amplified to direct (unamplified) without removing or reconnecting cables. The 33502A has a two-unit, half-rack mechanical form factor, which fits well as a bench-top unit or in a test system, and is configured with LAN (LXI Class-C compliant) and USB interfaces. It also provides both a programmable interface and a soft-key-driven front panel, making it easy to configure.

Agilent Technologies Inc. provided CapEx guidance for fiscal 2010. Capital spending in 2010 should be in the range of $130 to $140 million.