TRADE NEWS: Agilent Technologies Introduces Industry's Smallest High-Speed, Plug-and-Play Absolute Encoder for Industrial Automation Systems.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)--June 16, 2003 New Device Reduces Assembly Time by Half, Cuts Costs by as Much as 40 Percent 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 the industry's smallest high-speed, "plug-and-play" absolute encoder that reduces assembly time by half and cuts costs for industrial automation systems by as much as 40 percent. Agilent's new AEAS-7000 device uses a module approach that reduces the number of assembly steps to four, versus other approaches that require as many as eight steps. The new encoder also dramatically reduces the number of components needed from approximately 80 to as few as 4, decreasing inventory, manufacturing, and purchasing costs. In addition, it eliminates the need for multiple alignment adjustments with its industry-first plug-and-play feature. Absolute encoders are used in machines that need information about the position of components before any motion occurs. The AEAS-7000 is capable of resolutions ranging from 12 bits to 16 bits. It complements Agilent's 8-bit and 10-bit resolution absolute encoders, introduced in 2002. The AEAS-7000 is targeted at industrial automation applications, including servo An electromechanical device that uses feedback to provide precise starts and stops for such functions as the motors on a tape drive or the moving of an access arm on a disk. motors, robotics, machine tools, and wafer handlers. It is based on technology acquired from Optolab Microsystems AG earlier this year. "The AEAS-7000 offers clear differentiation from other absolute encoders," said Chong Khin Mien, vice president of Agilent's Motion Control Products Division. "Our plug-and-play feature can help manufacturers save engineering resources and get to market faster, both of which are critical in today's environment." AEAS-7000 Features In addition to reduced part count and assembly time, the AEAS-7000 offers other important features: -- Small form factor for space-constrained applications -- 5-encoder resolution options in one compact package -- 16 MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. serial data output for high-speed applications such as servo motors up to 12000 rpm -- Eliminates manual hunting for Most and Least Significant Bits (MSB MSB - Most Significant Bit & LSB (Linux Standard Base) A standard interface (ABI) for Linux from the Linux Foundation (www.linux-foundation.org). Introduced in 2001 by the Free Standards Group, which later became the Linux Foundation, applications based on the LSB standard will run properly under ) -- Grey code correction to +/- 1 LSB decreases codewheel misalignment mis·a·ligned adj. Incorrectly aligned. mis  a·lign ment n. -- Serial synchronous four-wire interface U.S. Pricing and Availability Agilent expects volume availability of the AEAS-7000 in August 2003. Pricing is expected to be below $28 each in 5,000-unit quantities. About Agilent Technologies Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) is a global technology leader in communications, electronics, life sciences and chemical analysis. The company's 32,000 employees serve customers in more than 110 countries. Agilent had net revenue of $6 billion in fiscal year 2002. 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 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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