AOI Platform is suited for SMT line inspection.

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Medalist sj5000 Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) System is designed for all areas of surface mount technology (SMT) line inspection, including post-, pre-, and 2D paste capabilities. Developed to tackle complex and shrinking printed-circuit-board assemblies, it can inspect even 01005 components, without compromising speed and resolution. Users can integrate Medalist sj5000 into production lines where Medalist SJ50 Series 3 AOI system is already in use.



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Agilent Technologies Unveils AOI Platform Fully Qualified for All SMT Line Inspection



Medalist sj5000 AOI System Includes Post-, Pre- and 2-D Paste Capabilities

LAS VEGAS, 2008 APEX Conference and Exhibition, Booth 1735, April 1, 2008 -- Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today introduced a new Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) platform that is fully qualified for all areas of surface mount technology (SMT) line inspection, including post-, pre- and 2-D capabilities. Agilent is demonstrating this platform here through April 3.

Developed to tackle today's complex and shrinking printed-circuit-board assemblies, the Agilent Medalist sj5000 can inspect even the smallest 01005 components, with no compromise in speed and resolution.

"With the latest qualification of our pre-reflow and 2-D paste inspection capabilities, we again have a platform that can be integrated into all areas of the production environment," said Daniel Mak, vice president and general manager of the Measurement Systems Division. "We also are investing in the development of new AOI capabilities at our key knowledge centers around the world, and are committed to delivering the highest quality and greatest value to our customers."

Customers can easily integrate the Medalist sj5000 into production lines where the Agilent Medalist SJ50 Series 3 AOI system is already in use.

Further Information

More information about the Agilent Medalist sj5000 is available at www.agilent.com/find/sj5000.

Agilent also will showcase the Medalist sj5000 at Nepcon Shanghai 2008, April 8-11 at Booth 4F20.

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 19,000 employees serve customers in more than 110 countries. Agilent had net revenues of $5.4 billion in fiscal 2007. Information about Agilent is available on the Web at www.agilent.com.

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