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SELEX Sensors and Airborne Systems chooses Agilent Technologies' EDA software for defense applications in U.K.
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PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 17, 2005
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced that SELEX Sensors and Airborne Systems (SELEX S&AS) in the United Kingdom has signed a three-year agreement to use Agilent's Advanced Design System (ADS) electronic design automation software platform for its RF and microwave design work in the defense industry in the U.K. SELEX S&AS, a Finmeccanica company, is one of Europe's leading defense electronics businesses. The company develops surveillance, protection, tracking, targeting and imaging systems for defense applications. The three-year agreement includes ADS licenses, training and premium on-site technical support. "We selected Agilent's ADS as the cornerstone of our microwave design toolset because of Agilent's superior simulation technology and flexible options for access to this software, along with its on-site support and training," said Melvin Simpson, engineering director for SELEX S&AS. "The complete software and support package allows us to maximize the return on our design tools investment." ADS offers a complete set of system and circuit simulation technology and instrument links for RF and microwave circuit and system design in a single, integrated flow. It features a complete set of simulation technologies, ranging from frequency- and time-domain circuit simulation to electromagnetic field simulation. This allows designers to fully characterize and optimize designs ranging from RF/microwave modules to integrated MMICs for communications and aerospace/defense applications. Additional information about Agilent's EDA products and applications is available at www.agilent.com/find/eesof. About SELEX Sensors and Airborne Systems SELEX Sensors and Airborne Systems, a Finmeccanica company, is one of Europe's leading defense electronics companies and is 75 percent owned by Finmeccanica and 25 percent owned by BAE Systems. The company brings together the former Galileo Avionica in Italy and the UK-based BAE Systems Avionics. SELEX Sensors and Airborne Systems provides world-class capabilities in surveillance, protection, tracking, targeting, avionics and imaging systems. The company employs some 7,600 employees and has operations in England, Scotland, Italy, and the United States. Further details can be obtained from our website www.selex-sas.com. 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 28,000 employees serve customers in more than 110 countries. Agilent had net revenue of $7.2 billion in fiscal year 2004. Information about Agilent is available on the Web at www.agilent.com. # # # Contact: Janet Smith |
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