Agilent Technologies Inc. today introduced the Agilent SurePrint G3 Human Gene-Expression v2 Microarray, the only product available with an array of probes designed using the Broad Institute's recently published human reference catalog of large intergenic noncoding RNAs.

Agilent Technologies Inc. today introduced the Agilent Automated Card Extraction LC/MS system, a fully integrated instrument for the analysis of dried blood spots and other dried media. Ideal for pharmaceutical and clinical research laboratories, the AACE LC/MS provides an integrated, automated workflow solution to improve productivity and streamline sample processing.

Agilent Technologies Inc. and EQT, the Sweden-based private equity group, today announced the execution of a definitive agreement for Agilent to acquire Dako, the Denmark-based cancer diagnostic company. The $2.2 billion acquisition (on a debt-free basis) is the largest in Agilent's history. The acquisition is expected to close within the next 60 days, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

Agilent Technologies Inc. and a team of scientists and investigators from six leading research organizations, are using a $6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to pioneer transformative research in toxicology.

Agilent Technologies Inc. today introduced the 280-DS Mechanical Qualification System, a new instrument for routine and effortless calibration of a dissolution apparatus. The 280-DS accurately measures, verifies and documents physical parameters established with recently enhanced mechanical qualification standards, eliminating the need for visual interpretation of measurements from manual gauges.

Agilent Technologies Inc. today reported revenues of $1.73 billion for the second fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2012, 3 percent above one year ago. Second-quarter GAAP net income was $255 million, or $0.72 per share. Last year's second-quarter GAAP net income was $200 million, or $0.56 per share.

Agilent Technologies Inc. today announced that ADATA Technology Co. has selected Agilent’s Advanced Design System software for developing memory modules for the high-speed digital market. Using ADS will help ADATA bring products to market faster and reduce costs. As the speed of data buses goes ever higher, both signal integrity and power integrity become problematic, and traditional development approaches fall short.

Agilent Technologies Inc. today announced the winner of the fourth annual Agilent Early Career Professor Award. Dr. Anthony Mittermaier, associate professor of chemistry at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, will receive $50,000 per year for two years in his name, to support his research.

Agilent Technologies Inc. today announced that the Agilent PXT wireless communications test set is now available for testing voice quality on Voice-over-LTE (VoLTE) 4G phones with the Brüel & Kjær PULSE Audio Analyzer and Head and Torso Simulator (HATS). Transporting voice over a packet-based LTE cellular infrastructure poses challenges that make voice-quality testing essential.

Agilent Technologies Inc. today announced that its EXA signal analyzer is now the industry's most cost-effective millimeter-wave signal analyzer, covering frequencies up to 44 GHz. With external mixing, it can cover up to 325 GHz. The result is easier, more accurate millimeter-wave measurements.

Agilent Technologies Inc. today announced four new X-Series signal generators that provide unmatched performance in phase noise, output power, ACPR, EVM and bandwidth. With these capabilities, Agilent's new MXG and EXG products (available in analog and vector models) support the development of components and receivers that meet the complex challenges of mitigating interference, speeding data throughput and increasing signal quality in application...

Agilent Technologies Inc. today introduced enhancements to the B1505A Power Device Analyzer/Curve Tracer that significantly increase its voltage and current range to cover all devices in today's fast-growing power-device market.

Agilent Technologies Inc. today enhanced its FieldFox RF analyzers with options for time-domain analysis and channel-power measurements. These options give engineers the features they need to more easily and quickly test their RF communications infrastructure.

Agilent Technologies Inc. and Centellax today announced they have signed a definitive agreement for Agilent to acquire the assets of Centellax's test and measurement business. Centellax, a privately held company, designs and manufactures key technology and products such as bit-error ratio testers and signal generators used for testing high-speed digital communication systems and components.

Agilent Technologies Inc. has received the 2011 Global Frost & Sullivan Award for Company of the Year for its performance in the oscilloscope market. The award is based on Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis of the oscilloscope market. Frost & Sullivan ranked Agilent as the No. 2 company in 2009, but its rapid revenue growth since then has made it the leader in market penetration.

Agilent Technologies Inc. today introduced a suite of electronics and software products designed for use with existing nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy systems, extending their value and significantly improving ease of use, performance and reliability. The upgrades are available for magnets manufactured by Oxford Instruments, equipped with VNMRS DD, INOVA, and MERCURY or MERCURYplus consoles. Older consoles with Oxford Instruments magnets ...

Agilent Technologies Inc. today announced the industry's most advanced PC-based oscilloscope analysis software. The N8900A InfiniiView application allows engineers to view and analyze previously captured signals from oscilloscopes made by Agilent and other vendors. The need to have a target system and an oscilloscope available simultaneously can cause debugging and testing bottlenecks.

Agilent Technologies Inc. today announced new DDR4 DIMM and SO-DIMM interposer support for the Agilent U4154A, the fastest logic analyzer in the industry. The new interposers from FuturePlus Systems deliver the widest range of DDR4 support, both in product functionality and performance for the Agilent U4154A.

Agilent Technologies Inc. today announced a new flying lead solder-down probe for PCI Express 3.0 protocol analysis. The new U4324A probe, for use with Agilent's U4301A protocol analyzer module, is the industry's most cost-effective solder-down probing solution. Agilent's U4301A PCI Express 3.0 protocol analyzer can accept up to four flying lead probes, offering support for up to 16 channels. The module's software enables users to remap any avail...

Agilent Technologies Inc. today announced the immediate availability of Express Test, an ultrafast way to conduct high-precision nanomechanical tests on a broad range of materials. Designed for exclusive use with the popular Agilent Nano Indenter G200, this revolutionary new system option allows 100 indents to be performed at 100 different surface sites in 100 seconds.