Software facilitates graphical tesing/measurement programming.November 7, 2008 -
In multicore PC, Agilent VEE v9.0 allocates individual execution threads to different CPU cores, increasing program performance. Programming is simplified by capabilities such as auto-completion of SCPI commands, which eliminates need to memorize command syntax. Debugging can be performed with conditional breakpoints, and breakpoints window lets users explore and control all program breakpoints. Version 9.0 also provides direct access to LXI instruments through their built-in Web interface.
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Original Press release
Agilent Technologies, Inc.
5301 Stevens Creek Blvd.
Santa Clara, CA, 95051
USA
Agilent Technologies Announces Greater Speed, Ease-of-Use in New Version of Agilent VEE Graphical Programming Software
AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, European Microwave Week 2008, Oct. 27, 2008
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today introduced the latest version of the Agilent VEE graphical programming software for test and measurement here at European Microwave Week 2008. Enhancements improve execution time, reduce programming effort, simplify program debugging, and provide direct support of LXI devices and databases.
Faster performance comes from new multithreading and multicore programming capabilities. Multithreading, which is the creation of multiple execution threads, decreases runtime, enhances response time and accelerates input/output (I/O) throughput. In a multicore PC, the new version of Agilent VEE, version 9.0, allocates individual execution threads to different CPU cores, further increasing program performance.
Programming is simplified by capabilities such as auto-completion of SCPI commands, which eliminates the need to memorize command syntax. Debugging is improved with conditional breakpoints and a breakpoints window that lets the user explore and control all program breakpoints.
"Beyond its new capabilities, Agilent VEE 9.0 is an example of our support for industry standards such as LXI," said Ee Huei Sin, vice president and general manager of Agilent's Basic Instruments Division. "Version 9.0 provides direct access to LXI instruments through their built-in Web interface, and includes connectivity to databases such as Microsoft® Access, SQL Server, Oracle® and MySQL."
For a limited time, a series of free "Agilent VEE Tips" can be downloaded from www.agilent.com/find/veeinst. The page also describes how to get a 20-percent discount on Agilent VEE when purchased with an Agilent instrument.
Further Information
Agilent VEE is interactive software for testing and advanced analysis. Through the simple assembly of task-oriented building blocks -- measurement, analysis and programming -- Agilent VEE provides rapid feedback about product and process performance. Its built-in MATLAB® analysis and visualization functions provide additional insights.
The software is available in four versions: Agilent VEE Pro, Agilent VEE Express, Agilent VEE Education and AgilentVEE Student. A subset of Agilent VEE Pro, Agilent VEE Express is optimized for use by design-validation and manufacturing engineers who perform measurements, monitoring and data logging with devices such as the Agilent USB data acquisition modules. As the names suggest, Agilent VEE Education and Agilent VEE Student address the needs of academic users.
U.S. Pricing and Availability
Agilent VEE 9.0 is available worldwide now. Agilent VEE Pro 9.0 is priced at $1,800, Agilent VEE Express 9.0 at $800, and Agilent VEE Student at $150.
More information about Agilent VEE can be found at www.agilent.com/find/vee_pr.
About Agilent Technologies' Low-Cost Instruments (LCI)
An increasing number of field engineers and technicians worldwide are asking for measurement instruments that can be easily transported for installation and maintenance activities. To meet these needs, instruments must have three key attributes: mobility, accuracy and affordability.
Agilent's low-cost instrument initiative is focused on providing high-value test equipment in these key areas. Products include bench, handheld and modular devices such as basic power supplies, benchtop and handheld digital multimeters, handheld oscilloscopes, USB data acquisition devices, display testers, Agilent VEE software, and connectivity gateways. The industry has taken note: The Agilent U1600A Series of oscilloscopes was voted Product of the Year by readers of Elektronik magazine, and the Agilent U1250A Series of digital multimeters was named an EDN Hot 100 Product and analogZONE's Best Value Portable Test Equipment.
More information about Agilent LCI is available on the Web at www.agilent.com/find/lci_backgrounder.
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 $5.4 billion in fiscal 2007. Information about Agilent is available on the Web at www.agilent.com.
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