ANAHEIM, Calif. -- OFC 2002 -- Agilent Technologies Inc.(NYSE: A) today introduced the most advanced member of its family ofmulti-wavelength meters, a high-performance instrument that offers absolute wavelength accuracy up to ±0.2 ppm (±0.3 pm at 1550 nm).The Agilent 86122A multi-wavelength meter features an enhanced graphicaldisplay for simultaneous and fast qualitative signal analysis of up to 1,000channels, automated data collection, and quick, easy-to-use data analysisfeatures. The 86122A significantly accelerates test, reduces time to marketin R&D and increases yield and profits in manufacturing environments."Our customers demand solutions that help them increase profits, lower cost,adapt to new technologies and stay competitive," said Dave Bass, vicepresident and general manager of Agilent's Lightwave Division. "They pushtheir capabilities to the limit, and Agilent's new 81622A multi-wavelengthmeter will make the process smoother."In a separate release:PALO ALTO, Calif. -- Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A)today introduced a new Photonic All-parameter Analyzer, the Agilent 81910A, designed to ease the manufacturing of passive DWDM components.The Agilent 81910A Photonic All-Parameter Analyzer tests all deviceparameters relevant to narrow-band optical components: insertion loss,polarization dependent loss, chromatic dispersion (group delay), andpolarization mode dispersion (differential group delay). A single connection setup reduces test cost and increases throughput, when compared to today's competing solutions, which require connecting an array of individual test instruments."Our all-parameter test solution is an important step forward, especially inlight of the current industry focus on 40 Gb/s," said Werner Berkel, vicepresident and general manager of Agilent's Optical Communication MeasurementDivision. "The solution allows manufacturers to stay competitive by quicklyadopting and benefiting from the new standard. Agilent helps customers easethe testing process so they can focus on development and production, whichis extremely critical during periods of technology migration."In a separate release:ANAHEIM, Calif. -- OFC 2002 -- Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) today introduced its new 86119A terahertz optical sampler, which, when configured with Agilent's high-quality sampling oscilloscope components, becomes the industry's first solution for ultra-wide bandwidth optical waveform characterization.Research and development engineers working on the cutting edge of networkdesign can use the Agilent 86119A to accurately characterize 40 to 160 Gb/soptical waveforms quickly and easily. The instrument has the smallestfootprint on the market and offers a number of state-of-the-art featuresthat are expected to define a new standard for this type of test equipment.When configured with the Agilent 86100 Infiniium DCA, the Agilent 86107A precision timebase module and the Agilent 86106B optical receiver, the Agilent 86119A extends the bandwidth of today's equivalent time samplingoscilloscopes by a factor of 10. The extremely high bandwidth capacity ofthe 86119A provides engineers with a clear, detailed view of the waveformfor physical layer characterization. When measuring high data rate opticalcomponents, the 86119A provides a more precise representation of thewaveform's amplitude and pulse width, significantly shortening the designoptimization time frame."The optical transmitter and modulator markets are growing substantially,fueled by the 40 Gb/s product development," said Dave Bass, vice presidentand general manager of Agilent's Lightwave Division. "High quality,innovative test equipment such as the new terahertz optical samplingoscilloscope will enable customers to capitalize on that growth. Thissingle, all-in-one instrument eases optical waveform characterization by allowing measurements to be performed easily and accurately."In a separate release:Agilent Technologies Inc.(NYSE: A) today introduced an optical dispersion analyzer (ODA) for opticalR&D and manufacturing environments that reduces the cost, duration, anduncertainty of test, while maximizing throughput. The Agilent 86038A ODAprovides accurate measurements of DWDM components, dispersion compensatinggratings, optical fibers, amplifiers and systems, all with a single setupand connection.The 86038A ODA is designed for high-throughput measurements in the entire S,C and L bands (1370-1640 nm) and is based on the award-winning AgilentE8801A performance network analyzer (PNA). The ODA allows stable and highlyrepeatable fast-stepped and swept measurements in a manufacturingenvironment. The new analyzer also incorporates the industry-standardModulation Phase Shift (MPS) method for extremely sensitive chromaticdispersion (CD) and polarization mode dispersion (PMD) measurements, so thatdifferential group delay can be resolved in a fraction of a pico-second.The 86038A saves on test cost since it is a standalone, compact desktopsolution ideal for either a space-constrained R&D lab or manufacturingfloor. It features one-button measurements and an easy-to-operate userinterface designed to meet the individual needs of R&D and manufacturingenvironments. In addition, the 86038A offers an extensive set of dataprocessing and smoothing algorithms for post processing of data, which canbe exported for further analysis. The instrument is remote controllable,protects investments through easy integration into existing test set ups,has a noise level that is 100 times lower, and a speed that is ten timesfaster than its predecessor."Our customers can't afford to repeat the same test twice on themanufacturing floor, where business success depends on high throughput, theability to ramp-up fast, and, more than ever, reduced cost of test," saidDave Bass, vice president and general manager of Agilent's LightwaveDivision. "Hence, trust in measurement results is vital. The features of the86038A represent a tremendous advancement of measurement techniques."Agilent Technologies Inc. For more information on OFC 2002, please visit: www.nottheofc.com