Agilent Technologies Introduces Customizable, Easy-to-Use Display Test Solutions for IT, Consumer Electronics Manufacturing.SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :A) today released a display tester designed for easy, customizable setup for visual testing of up to five major display formats. It is suitable for testing FPD (1) (Flat Panel Display) See LCD, plasma display, EL display, FED and flat panel display. (2) (Field Programmable Device) An umbrella term for all chips that can be programmed by the customer including SPLDs, CPLDs and FPGAs. See PLD. and CRT (1) (C RunTime) See runtime library. (2) (Cathode Ray Tube) A vacuum tube used as a display screen in a computer monitor or TV. The viewing end of the tube is coated with phosphors, which emit light when struck by electrons. displays as well as LCD panels in PC and TV manufacturing. The Agilent U8101A supports all major analog (S-Video, YPbPr, CVBS CVBS Composite Video Baseband Signal CVBS Composite Video Broadcast Signal CVBS Composite Video Blanking Sync CVBS Color, Vision, Blanking, Synchronisation CVBS Composite Video Blanking and Synchronization , VGA (Video Graphics Array) The display standard for the PC. All PC display adapters support VGA, and Windows machines boot up in "VGA mode" before switching to higher resolutions. ) and digital (HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) A digital interface for audio and video signals designed as a single-cable solution for home theater and consumer electronics equipment. and DVI (1) (Digital Video Interactive) An earlier compression technique that provided up to 72 minutes of full-screen video on a CD-ROM. Acquired by Intel in 1988 from RCA's Sarnoff Research labs, Princeton, NJ, DVI never caught on. ) interfaces, and allows for future upgrades to new interfaces. The flexibility of multiple plug-in card slots enables test technicians and engineers to customize instrument configuration according to their needs, a capability that differentiates the U8101A from other testers in its class. Unlike typical device testers, Agilent's display tester uses a 5.7-inch color LCD display and Windows[TM]-based graphical user interface graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to (GUI (Graphical User Interface) A graphics-based user interface that incorporates movable windows, icons and a mouse. The ability to resize application windows and change style and size of fonts are the significant advantages of a GUI vs. a character-based interface. ) to simplify test pattern selections. From the user-friendly front panel, operators can easily select different display formats, test configurations and other frequently used functions. Coupled with the capability to recall up to 16 test sequences and patterns, these features help minimize manual input errors and reduce test setup time. In addition, the U8101A comes with USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. capability for convenient high-definition patterns and image transfer to tester and hassle-free firmware upgrades. "The U8101A's intuitive GUI and customizable configurations reiterate Agilent's commitment to enhance customer experience," said Ee Huei Sin, vice president and general manager of Agilent's Basic Instruments Division. "This display tester also sets the benchmark for scalable, cost-effective test solutions as users only need to purchase test cards according to their test requirements." U.S. Pricing and Availability The Agilent U8101A display tester is available now. Pricing starts at $7,250, depending on card configuration. Standard options are as follows: * U8101A- 801 (consists of HDMI card, DVI card, VGA card and TV card) 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 available at www.agilent.com/find/displaytester. High-resolution images are available at www.agilent.com/find/displaytester_images. About Agilent Technologies' Low-Cost Instruments An increasing number of field engineers and technicians worldwide are asking for measurement instruments that can be easily transported for installation and maintenance activities. To meet these needs, instruments must have three key attributes: mobility, accuracy and affordability. Agilent's low-cost instrument initiative is focused on providing high-value test equipment in these key areas. Products include bench, handheld and modular devices such as basic power supplies, benchtop and handheld digital multimeters, handheld oscilloscopes, USB data acquisition devices, display testers, Agilent VEE software, and connectivity gateways. The industry has taken note: The Agilent U1600A Series of oscilloscopes was voted Product of the Year by readers of Elektronik magazine, and the Agilent U1250A Series of digital multimeters was named an EDN Hot 100 Product and analogZONE's Best Value Portable Test Equipment. About Agilent Technologies Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) is the world's premier measurement company and a technology leader in communications, electronics, life sciences and chemical analysis. The company's 20,000 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 at www.agilent.com. NOTE TO EDITORS: Further technology, corporate citizenship Corporate Citizenship The extent to which businesses are socially responsible in meeting legal, ethical and economic responsibilities placed on them by shareholders. The aim it to create higher standards of living and quality of life in the community in which it operates, while and executive news is available on the Agilent news site at www.agilent.com/go/news. |
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