SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 7, 2011 – Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced the introduction of 40, 50 and 67-GHz SPDT and bypass switches. This expands the well-accepted N1810/1/2 series switches with three new frequency options, delivering the only 67-GHz electro-mechanical switch on the market today. These new switches are ideal for customers needing to test radar, satellite, wireless-HDMI and microwave backhaul radios, as well as customers working with high bit rates in high-speed digital designs.
“Agilent is the established leader of high-performance switches with exceptional reliability and repeatability,” said Tan Boon Khim, operations manager, Test Accessories Operation, Agilent. “These new series of high-frequency SPDT and bypass switches expand our portfolio of high-performance switches to customers who need to test components and subsystems to 67 GHz and to maximize test efficiency without compromising measurement accuracy or reliability.”
The N1810TL/UL, terminated and unterminated SPDT latching coaxial switches, and the N1811TL/12UL four-port and five-port bypass switches, combine unmatched configuration flexibility with excellent repeatability, long life and reliability.
Additional capabilities include:
- High reliability and exceptional 0.05 dB insertion loss repeatability, minimizing system uncertainty and reducing downtime.
- Long operating life of 5 million cycles guaranteed and 10 million cycles typical, reducing cost of ownership.
- Excellent isolation > 70 dB at 67 GHz, maximizing measurement accuracy.
U.S. Pricing and Availability
The three high-frequency options, orderable today, include:
N1810TL SPDT
Option 040 $526
Option 050 $1,761
Option 067 $3,293
N1810UL SPDT
Option 040 $412
Option 050 $852
Option 067 $1,605
N1811TL Bypass
Option 040 $544
Option 050 $1,880
Option 067 $3,537
N1812UL Bypass
Option 040 $522
Option 050 $1,733
Option 067 $3,235
Additional information can be found at www.agilent.com/find/switches. High resolution photos are available at www.agilent.com/find/switches_images.
About Agilent Technologies
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) is the world’s premier measurement company and a technology leader in chemical analysis, life sciences, electronics and communications. The company’s 18,500 employees serve customers in more than 100 countries. Agilent had net revenues of $5.4 billion in fiscal 2010. Information about Agilent is available at www.agilent.com.
