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Agilent Technologies Delivers THz Vector Network Analysis Measurement Solution to Japana?s Yamaguchi University

^{Published on 2011-04-14 08:10:17 - Market Wire}
 

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) today announced delivery of the worlda™s first fully integrated 1.1-THz network analysis measurement solution to Japana™s Yamaguchi University. The solution will play a critical role in enabling the university to study metamaterials at THz frequencies.

"At Virginia Diodes, our mission is to make the THz region of the electromagnetic spectrum as useful for scientific, military and commercial applications as the microwave and infrared bands are today"

The THz region of the electromagnetic spectrum has enormous potential for high-data-rate communications, advanced electronic materials spectroscopy, space research, medicine, biology, surveillance and remote sensing. Despite its potential, the THz region remains one of the most unexplored areas of the spectrum. And, since high-power THz sources rely heavily on materials with advantageous properties in the THz frequency range, materials research is a critical component of modern THz systems.

Agilenta™s integrated measurement solution addresses this challenge by enabling accurate measurement of THz signals in new materials. Such information is critical to the successful resolution of Yamaguchi Universitya™s materials research.

Agilenta™s solution features the worlda™s first fully calibrated, 750-GHz to 1.1-THz frequency extension module, the WR-01, from Virginia Diodes Inc., coupled with Agilenta™s high-performance 50-GHz [ PNA-X vector network analyzer ]. Together, these tools allow for a fully calibrated, vector network analysis measurement with greater than 50 dB of dynamic range.

For the first time, users can take advantage of the PNA-Xa™s calibration technology to make stable and repeatable THz measurements. The instrumenta™s dynamic range also ensures that users can easily achieve highly sensitive measurements. And, with the frequency extension modulea™s ability to operate across the 750-GHz to 1.-THz frequency range, users can now easily capture higher resolution images as well.

aAt Virginia Diodes, our mission is to make the THz region of the electromagnetic spectrum as useful for scientific, military and commercial applications as the microwave and infrared bands are today,a said Thomas Crowe, chief executive officer of Virginia Diodes. aOur development of the WR-01 extender delivers on this promise, offering the excellent dynamic range and bandwidth required for THz-calibrated vector network analyzer measurements.a

aWorking closely with Virginia Diodes, we were able to integrate the WR-01 extender into our PNA-X vector network analyzer, further extending its capabilities and enabling fast and accurate measurements at THz,a said Gregg Peters, vice president and general manager of Agilenta™s Component Test Division. aThis development further demonstrates our commitment to continual measurement innovation and ensuring our customers have the tools they need to stay ahead of the curve.a

Agilenta™s PNA-X vector network analyzer provides the industrya™s widest range of measurement applications, from RF to millimeter wave. More information about the PNA-X is available at [ www.agilent.com/find/pna-x ]. Photos of the integrated THz measurement solution are available at [ www.agilent.com/find/THz_PNAX_images ].

Yamaguchi University is located in Ube-city, Japan. Its characterization of materials at THz frequencies is part of an ongoing effort within the school of science and engineering. For more information, go to [ www-ap.apsci.yamaguchi-u.ac.jp ].

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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