Agilent, DeMille Research Inc. to Offer CAD Translation, Test Development Tools for Agilent Medalist In-circuit Testers

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SANTA CLARA and LAKE FOREST, CA — Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) and DeMille Research Inc (DRI)., which provides software solutions for in-circuit test (ICT), signed a value-added reseller (VAR) agreement that allows Agilent to offer DRI's TestSight Developer software to its Medalist i3070 and Medalist i1000 ICT customers.

The Agilent i1000 ICT system.

TestSight Developer offers a suite of software tools to help test engineers and designers maximize the effectiveness and minimize the life-cycle costs of ICT systems. The tools enable import and conversion of raw CAD data into ICT input files. A Design-For-Test (DFT) module allows customers to manage and optimize their circuit-board design for the best ICT coverage. A Revision Manager module maximizes the reuse of valuable test assets such as fixtures and test programs.

The Medalist i3070.

"TestSight Developer software technology allows for a more sophisticated solution in today's PCB assembly manufacturing environment," said NK Chari, director of marketing for Agilent's Measurement Systems Division. "A good example is the TestSight Bead Pro option that allows engineers to analyze and place probes to maximize coverage. The Bead Pro module works in conjunction with our patented Bead Probe Technology, which offers a limited-access solution for our Medalist ICT customers. We believe that the TestSight Developer software will enable best use of i3070 and i1000 platforms."

"Agilent has continued to innovate in ICT and has pioneered limited access technology, such as bead probes and Cover-Extend Technology. TestSight Developer maximizes the effectiveness of these solutions by incorporating comprehensive design tools for these advanced technologies into our ICT development suite. Going forward, we see tremendous opportunities to help our customers reduce their cost-of-test by working closely with Agilent to continuously enhance their Agilent Medalist ICT development capabilities," said Don deMille, president and CEO of DRI.

Under the terms of the marketing agreement, DRI will continue as Agilent's preferred supplier for automated-test data collection and quality management.

For more details on TestSight Developer, visit www.agilent.com/find/testsight. For more information about Agilent's complete suite of in-circuit test solutions, visit www.agilent.com/find/ict.

DRI was founded in 1993 to develop cost-effective software for the circuit board test industry. Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) provides measurement and test equipment for communications, electronics, life sciences and chemical analysis. www.agilent.com.

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