Agilent Technologies Introduces Clean-output, Programmable DC Power Supplies At Low Cost

Business Wire, March 1, 2000

High Tech Writers

PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 1, 2000

Agilent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:A) today announces 10 single- and dual-output, programmable DC power supplies that provide stable, clean and reliable DC power in 30-100W power levels, at the lowest price in the industry for power supplies with GPIB programming.

These 10 new power supplies were designed to be used for general-purpose lab design verification and manufacturing testing. In addition to offering 30-100W of output power, the models provide dual output ranges, front and rear output terminals, remote sensing, low noise, excellent regulation, adjustable overvoltage protection and standard GPIB and RS-232 programmability.

"Customers are continuing to demand greater quality and higher reliability in their power supplies -- all at a reduced cost," said Ken Lodge, products development manager for Agilent's General-purpose Measurement Unit. "In addition, there is a growing demand from the automated test industry for power supplies with more programmability. In response to customer demands and market trends, Agilent Technologies has designed these DC supplies to provide a reliable remote interface and application flexibility at a low cost."

This new line of power supplies is simple to operate, with an easy-to-read display and ergonomically designed user interface. The problem of limited benchtop space is also addressed with these power supplies, which have one-half the rack form factor.

U.S. Pricing and Availability

The Agilent E3640A - E3649A are available now, with prices ranging from $595 to $1095, depending on the amount of output power and the number of outputs. The models come with a three-year limited warranty. You can order these products by either calling Agilent Technologies directly or by going to the Web site at www.agilent.com/find/bi.> Additional information on products from Agilent's Test and Measurement Organization can be found on the Web at www.tm.agilent.com.

About Agilent Technologies

Agilent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: A) is a diversified technology company, resulting from Hewlett-Packard Company's plan to strategically realign itself into two fully independent companies. With 42,000 employees serving customers in more than 120 countries, Agilent Technologies is a global leader in designing and manufacturing test, measurement and monitoring instruments, systems and solutions, and semiconductor and optical components. The company serves markets that include communications, electronics, life sciences and healthcare. The businesses comprising Agilent, a subsidiary of HP, had net revenues of more than $8.3 billion in fiscal year 1999.

Information about Agilent Technologies can be found on the Web at www.agilent.com.

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