Agilent Technologies' Electromagnetic Professional and Momentum Software Selected by OSAT for Next-Generation Circuit and Antenna Development

Momentum is the leading 3-D planar EM simulator used for passive circuit modeling and analysis.

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 24, 2012


Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced that OSAT Company, which specializes in engineering analysis, testing and inspection techniques, is using Agilent's Electromagnetic Professional software, EMPro, and the Momentum 3-D planar electromagnetic simulator to design and simulate innovative new antennas and circuits.

EMPro is a 3-D modeling and simulation platform. Tightly integrated with Agilent's Advanced Design System software, EMPro is used to create 3-D models and analyze the electrical performance of packages, connectors, antennas and other RF components. Momentum is the leading 3-D planar EM simulator used for passive circuit modeling and analysis. Accurate EM simulation enables designers to improve the performance of their designs, while increasing confidence that the manufactured product will meet specifications. Momentum is integrated with both ADS and Genesys RF and microwave design software, as well as third-party tools.

"Designing cutting-edge circuits and antennas requires access to the industry's most advanced modeling and simulation tools," said Alexandre Vouzellaud, chief operating officer at OSAT. "The speed, performance and flexible features of Agilent's EMPro and Momentum software are providing our R&D department with the functionality we need to maintain a leading edge in the highly competitive wireless, microwave and millimeter-wave markets in which we compete."

"We are pleased that OSAT selected EMPro and Momentum for the development of its next-generation circuits and antennas," said Todd Cutler, general manager in the Agilent EEsof EDA organization. "The accuracy, speed and capacity of our software are enabling them to bring quality products to market ahead of the competition."

About Agilent EEsof EDA Software

Advanced Design System is the leading electronic design automation software for communications applications. ADS pioneers the most innovative and commercially successful technologies, such as X-parameters* and 3-D electromagnetic simulators, used by leading companies in wireless communications and networking as well as the aerospace and defense industries. For more information about Agilent ADS, visit www.agilent.com/find/eesof-ads.
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 18,700 employees serve customers in more than 100 countries. Agilent had net revenues of $6.6 billion in fiscal 2011. Information about Agilent is available at www.agilent.com.

*X-parameters is a trademark of Agilent Technologies. The X-parameter format and underlying equations are open and documented. For more information, visit www.agilent.com/find/eesof-x-parameters-info.

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