Agilent Technologies Introduces Customizable, Easy-to-Use Display ...

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Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) today released a display testerdesigned for easy, customizable setup for visual testing of up tofive major display formats. It is suitable for testing FPD and CRTdisplays as well as LCD panels in PC and TV manufacturing.

The Agilent U8101A supports all major analog (S-Video, YPbPr, CVBS,VGA) and digital (HDMI and DVI) interfaces, and allows for futureupgrades to new interfaces. The flexibility of multiple plug-incard slots enables test technicians and engineers to customizeinstrument configuration according to their needs, a capabilitythat differentiates the U8101A from other testers in its class.

Unlike typical device testers, Agilent's display tester uses a5.7-inch color LCD display and Windows(TM)-based graphical userinterface (GUI) to simplify test pattern selections. From theuser-friendly front panel, operators can easily select differentdisplay formats, test configurations and other frequently usedfunctions. Coupled with the capability to recall up to 16 testsequences and patterns, these features help minimize manual inputerrors and reduce test setup time. In addition, the U8101A comeswith USB capability for convenient high-definition patterns andimage transfer to tester and hassle-free firmware upgrades.

"The U8101A's intuitive GUI and customizable configurationsreiterate Agilent's commitment to enhance customer experience,"said Ee Huei Sin, vice president and general manager of Agilent'sBasic Instruments Division. "This display tester also sets thebenchmark for scalable, cost-effective test solutions as users onlyneed to purchase test cards according to their test requirements."

U.S. Pricing and Availability

The Agilent U8101A display tester is available now. Pricing startsat $7,250, depending on card configuration. Standard options are asfollows:

-- U8101A- 801 (consists of HDMI card, DVI card, VGA card and TVcard) at $12,250

-- U8101A-802 (consists of DVI card and VGA card) at $8,800

-- U8101A-803 (consists of TV card) at $7,600

More information about Agilent U8101A display tester is availableat www.agilent.com/find/displaytester.

High-resolution images are available atwww.agilent.com/find/displaytester_images.

About Agilent Technologies' Low-Cost Instruments

An increasing number of field engineers and technicians worldwideare asking for measurement instruments that can be easilytransported for installation and maintenance activities. To meetthese needs, instruments must have three key attributes: mobility,accuracy and affordability.

Agilent's low-cost instrument initiative is focused on providinghigh-value test equipment in these key areas. Products includebench, handheld and modular devices such as basic power supplies,benchtop and handheld digital multimeters, handheld oscilloscopes,USB data acquisition devices, display testers, Agilent VEEsoftware, and connectivity gateways. The industry has taken note:The Agilent U1600A Series of oscilloscopes was voted Product of theYear by readers of Elektronik magazine, and the Agilent U1250ASeries of digital multimeters was named an EDN Hot 100 Product andanalogZONE's Best Value Portable Test Equipment.

About Agilent Technologies

Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) is the world's premiermeasurement company and a technology leader in communications,electronics, life sciences and chemical analysis. The company's20,000 employees serve customers in more than 110 countries.Agilent had net revenues of $5.4 billion in fiscal 2007.Information about Agilent is available on the Web atwww.agilent.com.

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