Agilent Technologies Expands Its Central Research Facilities Into China.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers PALO ALTO Palo Alto, city, California Palo Alto (păl`ō ăl`tō), city (1990 pop. 55,900), Santa Clara co., W Calif.; inc. 1894. Although primarily residential, Palo Alto has aerospace, electronics, and advanced research industries. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 4, 2000 New Research Group in Beijing Will Develop Tools to Design Next-Generation Optical Communications Optical communications The transmission of speech, data, video, and other information by means of the visible and the infrared portion of the electromagnetic spectrum. Devices Agilent Technologies This article needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :A), a leading provider of innovative technologies for communications and life sciences, today announced plans to extend its central research organization, Agilent Laboratories, into Beijing, China. The new research group, Agilent Labs China, will develop tools to design and model the next generation of optical communications devices, such as photonic integrated circuits. The research is expected to enable fundamental advances in wavelength division multiplexing See WDM. (communications) wavelength division multiplexing - (WDM) Multiplexing several Optical Carrier n signals on a single optical fibre by using different wavelengths (colours) of laser light to carry different signals. (WDM (1) (Wavelength Division Multiplexing) A technology that uses multiple lasers and transmits several wavelengths of light (lambdas) simultaneously over a single optical fiber. ) for high-speed optical communications. This investment ensures that Agilent will continue to lead the way in providing device solutions for the next generation of networks. Agilent Labs China will reside within the existing Agilent Technologies site in Beijing, in close proximity to Agilent's China Software Design Center, which designs software for communications and measurement applications. It will be staffed by some of the top research scientists in the field of optics. They will report into Agilent Labs' Communications and Optics Research Laboratory (CORL CORL Corel Corporation (stock symbol) CORL Coalition of Reef Lovers CORL capital outlay revenue limit CORL change-orientated reflective listening (psychotherapy) CORL Central Ontario Ringette League ), based in Palo Alto, Calif., and will work closely with other CORL researchers in Fort Collins, Colo. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Tom Saponas, senior vice president and chief technology officer of Agilent Technologies, and director of Agilent Laboratories, "The decision to locate the research group in Beijing was strongly influenced by the presence of the existing Agilent development team focused on communications and, most importantly, the availability of high-caliber optical scientists and engineers. There are more than 15 universities in China with excellent graduate programs in optics and it is our goal to secure the best talent, worldwide." Agilent recognizes that China will become one of the world's largest economies and looks forward to participating in its technological development. About Agilent Laboratories Agilent Laboratories, formerly part of Hewlett-Packard Laboratories, is one of the leading technological research centers in the world. Based in Palo Alto, Calif., Agilent Labs draws on the talents of more than 450 researchers and support staff. The Labs conduct applied research in communications, measurement, health care, and bioscience; fundamental research in materials, microelectronics, optoelectronics, fiber optics fiber optics, transmission of digitized messages or information by light pulses along hair-thin glass fibers. Each fiber is surrounded by a cladding having a high index of refractance so that the light is internally reflected and travels the length of the fiber , and micromechanical systems; and basic research. Agilent Labs is focused on driving growth and profit for the company's businesses through technology innovation. Information about Agilent Laboratories can be found at www.labs.agilent.com. About Agilent Technologies Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) is a diversified technology company with approximately 47,000 employees serving customers in more than 120 countries. Agilent is a global leader in designing and manufacturing test, measurement and monitoring instruments, systems and solutions, and semiconductor and optical components. In fiscal year 2000, Agilent had net revenue of $10.8 billion. The company serves markets that include communications, electronics, life sciences and healthcare. Information about Agilent Technologies can be found on the Web at www.agilent.com. |
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