FuturePlus Systems Selects Agilent Technologies' Logic Analyzers for Serial Rapid Protocol Analysis Probe
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PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb. 21, 2006 -- Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced that its 1680 and 16900 Series logic analyzers were selected by FuturePlus Systems to use with its low-cost Serial RapidIO (SRIO) protocol analysis probe, the FS4410. When coupled with both Agilent logic analyzers, the FS4410 provides reliable performance and accurate measurements that allow designers to expose SRIO bus problems quickly and validate the system's performance.
The Agilent 1680 and 16900 Series logic analyzers solve critical design problems and deliver solid electrical and mechanical connection to chip packages, test ports or other application requirements. Each instrument contains navigation, data view and analysis capabilities that provide insight into system operations.
"The FS4410 also includes the new Transaction Viewer software, which presents bus transactions in a graphical, horizontal-bar view that allows users to drill down to see transaction details." said Ed Aichinger, president of FuturePlus Systems. "When used with Agilent's logic analyzers, the module enables users to decode and display data in a simple and fast manner."
The FuturePlus FS4410 permits non-intrusive probing of SRIO buses at a data rate of 3.125 Gb/s. It connects to the system under test with either a full-size or half-size mid-bus probe to monitor bus traffic in real time.
"SRIO technology promises to meet the widespread, growing need for reliability, increased bandwidth, lower latency and faster bus speeds required by today's wireless, networking, scientific and other equipment," said Siegfried Gross, vice president and general manager of Agilent's Digital Verification Solutions Division. "As SRIO's high performance and cost effectiveness continue to spur new implementations, designers will face more challenging problems in the debug and verification phase of product development. The FS4410 analysis module, combined with Agilent's powerful logic analysis technology, will boost engineering productivity while providing the most competitive price-to-performance value available.
"The Agilent 1680 and 16900 Series logic analyzers include the following features:
o Small-footprint standalone and PC-hosted models available for integration into the debug environment.
o Modularity and expandability for the Agilent 16900 logic analyzer solutions, depending on needed capabilities.
o Full-featured intuitive operation that permits designers to focus on solving problems.
o Windows-based user interface that eliminates the complexity of making measurements.
o Three measurement moments, including state analysis that uses a signal from the system under test to determine when to sample; timing that uses the logic analyzer's internal clock to determine when to sample system activity; and transitional timing that captures a longer period of activity.
The Agilent 1680 Series logic analyzer is also ideally suited for individuals and teams working on hardware/software debug, parametric and mixed-signal testing, and complex debugging with deep memory.
Additional Information
More information about Agilent's logic analyzers is available at www.agilent.com/find/logic.
More information about FuturePlus FS4410 probes and adapters is available at www.futureplus.com.
About Agilent Technologies
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) is the world's premier measurement company and a technology leader in communications, electronics, life sciences and chemical analysis. The company's 20,000 employees serve customers in more than 110 countries. Agilent had net revenue of $5.1 billion in fiscal 2005. Information about Agilent is available on the Web at www.agilent.com.
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