Agilent Technologies Introduces High-Resolution Optical Encoders for Home and Office Printers, Scanners; Devices Meet User Demand for Higher Quality Graphics.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)--March 24, 2004 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) today introduced two high-resolution optical encoders designed to increase the performance of home and office printers and image scanners. With the increasing interest in digital photography and other graphic-intensive applications, consumers expect higher quality graphic performance from today's mid- to high-end printers, copiers and scanners. The new encoders from Agilent's Semiconductor Products Group offer this higher resolution with the size needed for high-volume printers. Optical encoders detect the position, speed and direction of components such as print heads in inkjet printers, imaging drums and rollers in laser printers and photocopiers, and scan heads in optical scanners. Greater precision in detecting these parameters results in higher quality printing and higher resolution scans. "As the clear leader in optical encoders for the office automation market, customers expect Agilent to deliver leading-edge performance in combination with high-quality and high-volume manufacturing," said Chong Khin Mien, vice president and general manager of Agilent's Motion Control Products Division. "As we expand our motion control products to address the industrial automation market, we remain committed to maintaining our leadership for printers and scanners." Agilent's HEDS-973X-350 optical encoder offers a digital output with 480 LPI (Lines Per Inch) The number of lines printed in a vertical inch. (language) LPI - A PL/I interpreter for IBM PCs and workstations. ftp://ftp.wustl.edu/mirrors/msdos/pli/runpli1a.arc. E-mail: <rcg@lpi.liant.com>. (lines per inch Lines per inch (LPI) is a measurement of printing resolution in systems that use a halftone screen. Specifically, it is a measure of how close together the lines in a halftone grid are. Higher LPI indicates greater detail and sharpness. ) resolution, matching the highest resolution provided by any manufacturer for office automation applications. Agilent's HEDS-971X-150 is an analog-output encoder providing 360 LPI resolution, higher resolution than any analog encoder designed for office automation applications. The HEDS-971X-150 delivers an effective resolution of up to 1,440 LPI when used with external interpolation interpolation In mathematics, estimation of a value between two known data points. A simple example is calculating the mean (see mean, median, and mode) of two population counts made 10 years apart to estimate the population in the fifth year. techniques. The HEDS-971X-150 operates over the +15 C to +45 C temperature range and requires only a single 5V supply. The HEDS-973X-350 operates from -40 C to +85 C and can run off a 3.3V up to 5V supply. Both versions feature a 40 kHz frequency count, making them compatible with high-speed operation. The encoders are supplied in a lead-free module with dimensions of only 20.2 mm by 12.6 mm by 10.8 mm. Combining a highly collimated light Collimated light is light whose rays are parallel and thus has a planar wavefront. The word is derived from "co-linear" and implies light that does not disperse, even over an infinite distance. source and a unique photodetector A device that senses light. It uses the principle of photoconductivity, which is exhibited in certain materials that change their electrical conductivity when exposed to light. See photoelectric, photocell and photodiode. array, the module is extremely tolerant to mounting misalignment mis·a·ligned adj. Incorrectly aligned. mis  a·lign ment n. . The standard modules are designed for use with an 11 mm optical radius code wheel or linear code strip. U.S. Pricing and Availability The Agilent HEDS-973X-350 and HEDS-971X-150 optical encoders are priced at $8.35 each in 11,000- to 20,999-piece quantities. These devices are available now through Agilent's direct sales channel and worldwide distribution partners. Further information about Agilent's motion control products is available at www.agilent.com/view/motioncontrol. About Agilent Technologies Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) is a global technology leader in communications, electronics, life sciences and chemical analysis. The company's 28,000 employees serve customers in more than 110 countries. Agilent had net revenue of $6.1 billion in fiscal year 2003. Information about Agilent is available on the Web at www.agilent.com. NOTE TO EDITORS: Please direct reader inquiries to Agilent Semiconductor Products Group at 1-800-235-0312, or e-mail us at semiconductorsupport@agilent.com. 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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