TRADE NEWS: Global Interface Technologies Selects Agilent Technologies' EDA Software and New UWB DesignGuide to Speed Ultra-Wideband Communication Product Development.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)--Feb. 23, 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 announced that Global Interface Technologies Inc. has selected Agilent's Advanced Design System (ADS) electronic design automation (EDA (1) (Electronic Design Automation) Using the computer to design, lay out, verify and simulate the performance of electronic circuits on a chip or printed circuit board. ) software and new ultra-wideband (UWB (Ultra-WideBand) A wireless technology that uses less power and provides higher speed than 802.11 Wi-Fi networks or first-generation Bluetooth products. UWB is expected to provide wireless video transmission for home theater systems, cable TV, auto safety and ) DesignGuide to help speed development of baseband ASICs, RFICs and modules for ultra-wideband transceivers. Global Interface Technologies, with offices in Japan and the U.S., is a provider of electronic design services for development of large-scale integration processors, printed circuit boards and subsystems for the communications industry. Agilent ADS software offers a complete set of front-to-back simulation and layout tools, and instrument links for RF and microwave IC design in a single, integrated design flow. The UWB DesignGuide, which works within the ADS environment, streamlines the design and verification process for ultra-wideband designs by providing preconfigured Set up ahead of time. It implies that the device or software application has been modified to suit the customer or situation. See ghosting server. simulation setups, signal sources and tests for quick simulation of circuitry used in ultra-wideband applications. In addition, all the major foundries that Global Interface Technologies works with support ADS. "The comprehensive verification tools available with ADS minimize design reiteration so that we can develop our products more quickly," said Shogo Ida, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Global Interface Technologies. "ADS and the UWB DesignGuide enable us to verify system performance before fabrication fabrication (fab´rikā´sh  n),n the construction or making of a restoration. or breadboarding Breadboarding Assembling an electronic circuit in the most convenient manner on a board or other flat surface, without regard for final locations of components, to prove the feasibility of the circuit and to facilitate changes when necessary. . We expect these tools from Agilent to move us to the next level in design verification, giving us and our customers more confidence in the products we make." With ADS and the UWB DesignGuide, designers can quickly analyze ultra-wideband, pulse-based spectrums to account for RF effects. Simulations such as baseband, signal processing and digital control are performed in a mixed-signal environment. Previously, designers invented their own test benches and models to analyze these effects. The UWB DesignGuide provides designers with standard and highly accurate test benches and models to eliminate the extra time and guesswork involved in creating them, resulting in faster product design and verification. "It is very exciting to see Global Interface Technologies embrace our industry-leading simulation technology and our new UWB DesignGuide," said Afshin Amini, product marketing manager of Agilent's EEsof EDA Division. "As standards for ultra-wideband communications emerge, Agilent expects to be at the forefront, supplying the models and tools to support them." For more information about the new UWB DesignGuide, visit www.agilent.com/find/eesof. U.S. Pricing and Availability The UWB DesignGuide is available for purchase with ADS 2003A. Agilent ADS 2003A is available now with prices starting at approximately $8,400. 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: Sales information is available by calling 800-452-4844, ext. 7887. Please do NOT use editor contact or corporate telephone numbers for sales and product information. Information in this news release applies specifically to products available in the United States. Product availability and specifications may vary in other markets. 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