A Switch In Time… from Agilent

Agilent Technologies Inc. [NYSE: A] has unveiled a RF switch platform designed to simplify the task of defining and building a custom switch matrix. The Agilent L4490A/91A RF switch platform allows R&D and manufacturing engineers to cut their RF switch development time by up to 50 percent. Engineers can use the platform to create custom switch matrices for design validation and functional test of aerospace and defense communications equipment, and for wireless equipment such as mobile radios, handsets and base stations. The L4490A/91A provides tools to easily define and build a custom switch matrix while reducing overall design time, costs and time to market. RF test equipment is often expensive and represents a significant cost in an automated test system. The L4490A/91A is fully compliant with the LXI class C specification. With built-in 10/100 Base-T Ethernet (LAN) and GPIB interfaces, engineers can quickly and easily connect to a PC or network. All of Agilent’s new switch products can be remotely monitored or operated from any browser by connecting to the built-in web pages.