Imagine being able to simultaneously measure and view the data results of a combined GSM, W-CDMA and LTE-Advanced waveform measurement. Thanks to the newest release of the Agilent 89600 VSA software (VSA), this capability is now possible. The release incorporates a new multi-measurement feature that enables simultaneous signal analysis of multi-standard, multi-format or multi-carrier signals.

Agilent Technologies Inc. today introduced the E4982A LCR meter, the newest addition to its LCR family of meters. The Agilent E4982A delivers the best performance for manufacturing passive components such as SMD inductors and EMI filters, where impedance testing at frequencies of 1 MHz to 3 GHz is required. The E4982A’s powerful list measurements make it suitable for R&D and quality assurance.

Agilent Technologies Inc. today announced the availability of a wideband MIMO PXI vector signal analyzer that delivers the industry’s highest-bandwidth signal analysis. The new analyzer enables R&D and test engineers to validate their MIMO 802.11ac designs with a unique combination of accuracy, speed, bandwidth and scalability in a small form factor.

Agilent Technologies Inc. today announced a Bluetooth low-energy test as an option on the N4010A wireless connectivity test set for device and module makers. The Agilent N4010A test set with the new Bluetooth low-energy Tx/Rx option gives manufacturers and design houses reliable and efficient test solutions for Bluetooth low-energy applications. The new test solution helps speed product development and accelerate the time to volume production.

Agilent Technologies Inc. today released the enhanced Agilent Command Expert and IO Libraries Suite, software tools that accelerate the development of automated electronic instrument connection and control for many PC applications. The enhanced software allows users to more easily access the key features of their instruments. It even enables them to run an instrument control sequence with a single line of MATLAB code.

Agilent Technologies Inc. today announced the addition of four 1-GHz models to its award-winning line of InfiniiVision 3000 X-Series oscilloscopes. These new oscilloscopes address the growing need for higher-bandwidth bench scopes by offering 1-GHz models at prices starting at what other leading manufacturers charge for models with half the bandwidth.

Agilent Technologies Inc.today announced the launch of a series of 30-second demos on 10 popular microwave EDA usability innovations for its Advanced Design System software, the industry’s leading electronic design automation software for RF, microwave and high-speed applications. The innovations further enhance the software’s ease of use, while improving the overall productivity of today’s RF and microwave engineers.

Agilent Technologies Inc. today announced that the E6621A PXT wireless communications test set will be used in an SK Telecom Hybrid Network demonstration during Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Feb. 27-March 1. The SK Telecom solution allows two networks of different technology and frequency band to work as one, doubling the speed of the Internet connection.

Agilent Technologies Inc. today introduced the industry’s most comprehensive compliance test application for systems using low-power double-data-rate 3 memory. In addition to accelerating the turn-on and debug of LPDDR3-based systems, the tool offers great flexibility to engineers working with nonstandard operating speeds and voltages, giving them an efficient way to characterize their LPDDR3 designs.

Agilent Technologies Inc. today announced the latest release of its industry-leading, low-cost, high-performance software for RF and microwave board design, Genesys 2012. The updated software provides enhancements in RF system simulation (including electromagnetic, circuit and statistical simulation), plus features to help designers improve the reliability of their systems.

Agilent Technologies Inc. today announced enhancements to its industry-leading, high-resolution, wide-bandwidth M8190A arbitrary waveform generator. The enhancements give engineers greater flexibility and make it possible for them to create signal scenarios using the 5- to 7-GHz spectrum.

Agilent Technologies Inc. today announced the new E6703H W-CDMA/HSPA lab application that includes support for 42-Mbps DC-HSDPA test modes and IP data connections. The application uses the recently introduced high-performance E5515E 8960 Series 10 wireless communications test set.

Agilent Technologies Inc. will demonstrate its industry-first communications test and measurement solutions for LTE-Advanced, LTE, HSPA+, dual-carrier HSDPA, MIMO, multi-standard radio and voice over LTE, along with 2G/3G solutions for R&D, manufacturing and deployment at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Feb. 27- March 1.

Agilent Technologies Inc. today announced that Bluetest AB now supports Agilent’s PXI wireless communications test set. The Bluetest RTS (Reverberation Test System) uses the Agilent PXT test set to evaluate LTE devices over the air.

Agilent Technologies Inc. today introduced industry-leading enhancements to its N7109A multi-channel signal analyzer for emerging multichannel LTE, LTE-Advanced and MIMO RF measurement requirements, including LTE antenna beamforming and LTE-Advanced carrier aggregation.

Agilent Technologies Inc. today announced the industry’s first reference clock multiplier. The Agilent N4880A reference clock multiplier enables R&D and test engineers to lock the pattern generator clock of the J-BERT N4903B and the ParBERT 81250A to reference clocks from the system under test.

Agilent Technologies Inc. today announced that the latest model library for Mitsubishi Electric’s nonlinear GaAs and GaN RF devices is now available for use with Agilent’s Advanced Design System. The upgraded library works seamlessly with ADS 2009 Update 1, as well as prior ADS releases. ADS2011 and future versions will also be supported. The model can be obtained by contacting Mitsubishi Electric.

Agilent Technologies Inc. today announced the results of a customer-focused study that ranked the company’s electronic test and measurement products highest in quality, compared with products from competitors. The independent, blind survey conducted worldwide in 2011 showed that customers who purchased radio-frequency and microwave products from Agilent and key competitors rated Agilent statistically higher in product quality.

Agilent Technologies Inc. today announced the addition of two new oscilloscopes to its portfolio of handheld instruments. The 100-MHz U1610A and 200-MHz U1620A – the first handheld units to include a color VGA display – will be available for ordering on Feb. 1.

Agilent Technologies Inc today announced the release of the first commercially available High-Speed Inter-Chip (HSIC) compliance test software for real-time oscilloscopes. The software automatically tests HSIC signals according to HSIC specifications.