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SANTA CLARA, Calif.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today introduced the [ Agilent 1290 Infinity Quaternary LC system ], the first quaternary UHPLC system to deliver the accuracy and precision of binary systems.

"The unique low-pressure mixing UHPLC pump delivers the accuracy and precision of a high-pressure mixing binary pump. This solution combines unsurpassed accuracy and reliability with the full flexibility of a quaternary system, including gradients, precise buffer blending and method development capability."

The new Agilent 1290 Infinity Quaternary pump is the foundation of this new system. The pump offers a maximum pressure of 1200 bar and a maximum flow rate of 10 ml/min. Features include active damping and exceptionally high-resolution pump drives, as well as Agilent's unique microfluidic technology in the new Inlet Weaver and newly designed Jet Weaver mixer. This high pump performance makes the 1290 Infinity Quaternary LC system ready for use with Agilentas exclusive Intelligent System Emulation Technology.

aThis is the most versatile LC system in existence,a said Fred Strohmeier, Agilent vice president and general manager of the Liquid PhaseAnalysis Division. aThe unique low-pressure mixing UHPLC pump delivers the accuracy and precision of a high-pressure mixing binary pump. This solution combines unsurpassed accuracy and reliability with the full flexibility of a quaternary system, including gradients, precise buffer blending and method development capability.a

The complete system features Agilentas proven 1290 Infinity diode-array detector, delivering the highest levels of ultraviolet sensitivity and baseline robustness, or the 1200 Infinity high-dynamic range diode-array detector for a 30-fold increase in linear ultraviolet range. Spectral acquisition is as fast as 160 Hz. Other modules include the next-generation 1290 Infinity Autosampler and the 1290 Infinity Thermostated Column Compartment. Together, these features set a new standard in quaternary UHPLC performance.

For more information, visit [ www.agilent.com/chem/1290Quat ].

About Agilent Technologies

Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) is the worldas premier measurement company and a technology leader in chemical analysis, life sciences, electronics and communications. The companyas 18,700 employees serve customers in more than 100 countries. Agilent had net revenues of $6.6 billion in fiscal 2011. Information about Agilent is available at [ www.agilent.com ].

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