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Low-Cost, Portable Platform Designed for Broad Range of Applications

PARIS, European Microwave Week 2005, Oct. 3, 2005 -- Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today introduced a compact, high-performance spectrum analyzer under $10,000. The Agilent CSA, available in 3 and 6 GHz models and designed for use in a wide array of industries, enables R&D and manufacturing engineers and technicians to make precision RF measurements with speed, ease and confidence.

"Innovative measurement science enables industry-leading performance, features and usability in a low-cost, portable package," said Ron Nersesian, vice president of Agilent's wireless business unit. "The new Agilent CSA platform solidifies our position as the world's spectrum analysis leader. Our ESA Series already provides the market's broadest measurement flexibility and our PSA Series offers the industry's highest performance."

"The Agilent CSA brings an unprecedented level of performance to our cost- conscious customers, with the best amplitude accuracy and achievable dynamic range in this price class," said Tom Burrell, general manager for Agilent's signal analysis division. "For example, high performance at this price point allows consumer electronics manufacturers to increase repeatability, reducing manufacturing and support costs."

Flexibility

The Agilent CSA incorporates a full-featured, general-purpose spectrum analyzer with an internal VSWR bridge and tracking generator. This allows customers to easily and accurately characterize single- and dual-port devices such as filters, cables and amplifiers. Its convenient form factor, low weight and battery operation makes the analyzer an excellent choice for installation and maintenance of communications systems. Its card slot architecture enables future performance and capability enhancements.

Ease of Use

The Agilent CSA provides ease of measurement, enabling faster insight into engineering challenges. The built-in measurement help leads users through each measurement task step by step. Minimal training and setup is required to achieve sophisticated, accurate measurements -- even for non-expert users. The auto-tune, auto-scale and auto-couple functions speed the measurement process by automatically optimizing setup parameters. With the highest-resolution display in its price class, engineers and technicians can easily read and interpret measurement results.

Modern Connectivity

Modern connectivity simplifies tasks such as remote control, data transfer and firmware upgrade. For instance, installing new firmware with the Agilent CSA is as simple as transferring files from a USB memory stick. Measurement automation is simplified by using Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments (SCPI) syntax over 100Base-T LAN. These standard commands ensure the analyzer can also be easily integrated into existing systems for expansion or upgrade. The Agilent CSA is part of the Agilent Open program, which provides system-ready convenience and flexible connectivity.

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