Agilent Technologies' New WDM Channel Analyzer Simplifies Field Testing of Complex DWDM Systems.Business Editors and High Tech Writers PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 11, 2000 Agilent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : A), a subsidiary of Hewlett-Packard Company, introduces a WDM (1) (Wavelength Division Multiplexing) A technology that uses multiple lasers and transmits several wavelengths of light (lambdas) simultaneously over a single optical fiber. channel analyzer whose exceptional accuracy and rugged design provide engineers and technicians with the capability to easily measure signal wavelengths critical for the installation and verification of dense wavelength-division multiplexed (DWDM (Dense WDM) The term given to wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) when significantly more channels were being added. Since WDM is increasingly more "dense" all the time, both terms are used synonymously. See WDM. DWDM - wavelength division multiplexing ) systems anywhere. The Agilent 86121A WDM Channel Analyzer helps engineers and technicians make the key measurements needed to install, commission, monitor and maintain DWDM systems. With an extremely rugged design, tested under rigorous operating conditions and over a wide range of temperatures, the 86121A was designed to withstand the harsh environments that are encountered in the field. "Our channel analyzer takes care of the measurement complexities and conditions so the focus is on results, not the test setup," said Werner Huettemann, general manager of Agilent's Lightwave Division. Escalating demand for instant access to information is driving DWDM technology, which combines multiple wavelengths of light, each carrying a large amount of data on a single strand of fiber. The new channel analyzer provides NIST-traceable absolute-wavelength accuracy of 3 picometers and optical signal-to-noise ratio (OSNR OSNR Optical Signal Noise Ratio OSNR Optical Signal to Noise Ratio ) to >27dB for channel spacing to 50GHz, while ensuring that each channel complies with the ITU-T See ITU. ITU-T - International Telecommunications Union grid. To simplify the transfer of measurement data, Agilent has included a built-in printer and floppy disk drive floppy disk drive - disk drive in the 86121A analyzer. Data can be permanently stored on MS-DOS MS-DOS in full Microsoft Disk Operating System Operating system for personal computers. MS-DOS was based on DOS, developed in 1980 by Seattle Computer Products. Microsoft Corp. bought the rights to DOS in 1981, and released MS-DOS with IBM's PC that year. (R) formatted disks or printed to include in maintenance record files. Field engineers can remotely monitor testing through either the new analyzer's general purpose interface bus General Purpose Interface Bus - IEEE 488 (GPIB (General Purpose Interface Bus) An IEEE 488 standard parallel interface used for attaching sensors and programmable instruments to a computer. Using a 24-pin connector, up to 15 devices can be daisy chained together. HP's version is the HPIB. ) or RS-232 port. U.S. Pricing and Availability Now available worldwide, the Agilent 86121A WDM Channel Analyzer starts at $23,000. Further information about this product can be found on the Web at www.tm.agilent.com/tmo/datasheets/English/HP86121A.html. About Agilent Technologies Agilent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: A) is a diversified technology company, resulting from Hewlett-Packard Company's plan to strategically realign itself into two fully independent companies. With 42,000 employees serving customers in more than 120 countries, Agilent Technologies is a global leader in designing and manufacturing test, measurement and monitoring instruments, systems and solutions, and semiconductor and optical components. The company serves markets that include communications, electronics, life sciences and healthcare. The businesses comprising Agilent, a subsidiary of HP, had net revenues of more than $8.3 billion in fiscal year 1999. Information about Agilent Technologies can be found on the Web at www.agilent.com. MS-DOS is a U.S. registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Note to the Editor: Sales information may be obtained by calling 1-800-452-4844 ext. 6931. Please do NOT use editor-contact or corporate telephone numbers for sales information. Information in this release applies specifically to products available in the United States. Product availability and specifications may vary in non-U.S. markets. If you choose to review this item, your readers will receive the quickest response to their inquiries by mailing them to Agilent Technologies, Test and Measurement Organization, 5301 Stevens Creek Blvd., MS 54LAK LAK In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the Laos Kip. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. , Santa Clara, Calif. 95052. |
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