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Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) announced a range of cutting-edge capabilities that enable economical testing and evaluation of advanced radar and electronic-warfare (EW) systems. Spanning signal-creation software, signal generators, measurement applications and signal analyzers, the additions enable test solutions that provide greater flexibility and cost-effectiveness than typical single-purpose EW threat simulators.

Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) announced PrecisionProbe software for its award-winning Infiniium 90000 X-Series and 90000A Series oscilloscopes. The software, which works in conjunction with built-in hardware in the Infiniium scopes, lets engineers automatically characterize and correct the response of any path to a scope input using no external equipment.

Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) introduced the newest member of its popular ENA Series of network analyzers, the E5072A vector network analyzer. Available as either a two-port, 30-kHz to 4.5-GHz or 8.5-GHz instrument, the E5072A offers improved performance over current RF network analyzers, enhanced functionality, a configurable test set, and a wide output power level for full characterization of devices.

New module focuses on high-performance design and automated test applications. The new Agilent M9536A – a powerful one-slot module that can be used to build compact AXIe systems.

Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) announced the addition of two new application-specific modules to the N6700 Modular Power System (MPS) family, the N6783A-MFG mobile communications DC power module and the N6783A-BAT battery charge/discharge module.

Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) introduced five new PNA microwave vector network analyzer models, up to 67 GHz. The new PNA Series is based on Agilent's PNA-X architecture and is used to test a wide variety of passive and active devices such as filters, duplexers, amplifiers and frequency converters.

Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) announced the Agilent 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.

Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) introduced a new line of handheld digital multimeters and extended the capabilities of its handheld LCR meters. The new U1231A, U1232A and U1233A models are 31/2-digit, 6,000-count DMMs designed for installation and maintenance work in electrical, HVAC and utility settings. The U1731C, U1732C and U1733C LCR meters let engineers and technicians perform quick, basic measurements at their convenience.

Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) has received this year's Frost & Sullivan award for market-share leadership in global wireless test equipment. Frost & Sullivan award recognizes range of products, market-focused approach and customer-oriented solutions.

Over the past year, Agilent has won several industry and trade publication awards. The awards are chosen by readers and editors of Design News, EDN, Electronic Products, EM China magazine, SMT China, and Test and Measurement magazine.