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Agilent Technologies to Launch Modular Automotive Functional Test Solution, Demonstrate In-circuit Test Applications at IPC APE

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^{Published in Science and Technology on Wednesday, April 6th 2011 at 23:20 GMT by Market Wire}  

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) will unveil its new [ modular PXI-based TS-8900 automotive functional test system ] at the IPC APEX EXPO in Las Vegas next week. The test system provides a standard platform a" with 20 percent higher throughput a" for manufacturers of medium- to high-pin-count electronic control units.

The system includes a high-channel-count voltage acquisition module; a large voltage-current range source; a high-voltage and channel digital-to-analog converter, enabling parallel test methodologies; and 200 automotive applications-tuned libraries for faster deployment.

Other key products Agilent will show at the expo include:

• The [ Medalist i3070 Series 5 ] in-circuit test (ICT) system, with breakthrough ICT inspection of LEDs and high-power testing capabilities.
• The [ Agilent Test Coverage Consultant ], an intelligent predictive tool that analyzes circuits with Agilenta™s ICT technologies to help optimize the usera™s test strategy.
• New applications of Agilenta™s low-cost [ Medalist i1000D ICT ], with an integrated board handler for smart phone, LED, automotive fuse box and limited access tests.

The [ IPC APEX EXPO ] will take place April 12-14 at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev. Agilent will be in Booth 1473.

Additional information is available at [ www.agilent.com/find/ict ], and [ www.agilent.com/find/ts8900 ].

About PXI

PXI is a modular instrumentation platform designed for measurement and automation applications that require high-performance and a rugged industrial form-factor. PXI uses PC-based technology and an industry standard governed by the PXISA ensures ruggedness and system interoperability. Information about Agilent PXI solutions is available at [ www.agilent.com/find/pxi ].

About Agilent Technologies

Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) is the worlda™s premier measurement company and a technology leader in chemical analysis, life sciences, electronics and communications. The companya™s 18,500 employees serve customers in more than 100 countries. Agilent had net revenues of $5.4 billion in fiscal 2010. Information about Agilent is available at [ www.agilent.com ]

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