Keysight Technologies Enters into Manufacturing Test License (MTL) Agreement with Broadcom

  
  

SANTA ROSA, Calif., Sept. 12, 2014

Keysight Technologies, Inc. today announced it has entered into a manufacturing test license (MTL) agreement with Broadcom Corporation. The MTL agreement allows Keysight to provide calibration and verification test solutions to Broadcom wireless connectivity customers using the E6640A EXM Wireless Test Set.

The EXM can test cellular, wireless connectivity, multi-satellite GNSS, digital video and other technologies in a single solution with optimized multi-device testing capabilities. Key features include:

  • Up to four TRX channels per EXM.
  • Up to 6 GHz with 160-MHz bandwidth on each TRX.
  • Two full-duplex and two half-duplex ports per TRX.
  • Up to 32 DUTs with multi-port adapter (MPA) technology.

"We are really pleased to have entered into a manufacturing test license agreement with Broadcom," said Joe DePond, general manager of Keysight's Mobile Broadband Operation. "Our newly introduced wireless test set, the EXM, is a perfect test solution for OEMs and ODMs that need high-quality, fast, low-cost validation for wireless devices."

"Keysight is an excellent test company addition to support manufacturers with Broadcom's validated test requirements," said Prasan Pai, Senior Director of Product Marketing at Broadcom Corporation. "Customers now have the option of using a single test set to verify wireless connectivity for improved manufacturing efficiencies and product quality."

Additional Information

The Keysight E6640A EXM is available to order today. Contact a Keysight sales representative for pricing information.

More information is available at www.keysight.com/find/EXM. High-resolution images are available at www.keysight.com/find/EXM_images. A short video describing the EXM and its capabilities is available on YouTube.


About Keysight Technologies

On Sept. 19, 2013, Agilent Technologies announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies through a tax-free spinoff of its electronic measurement business. The new company, Keysight Technologies, began operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Agilent on Aug. 1, 2014 with a full separation anticipated in early November 2014. Keysight is expected to trade on the NYSE under the symbol KEYS.

Keysight is a global electronic measurement technology and market leader helping to transform its customers' measurement experience through innovation in wireless, modular, and software solutions. Keysight provides electronic measurement instruments and systems and related software, software design tools and services used in the design, development, manufacture, installation, deployment and operation of electronic equipment. Information about Keysight is available at www.keysight.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements as defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is subject to the safe harbors created therein. The forward-looking statements contained herein include, but are not limited to, information regarding Keysight's separation of the electronic measurement business; future revenues, earnings and profitability; the future demand for the company's products and services; and customer expectations. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause Keysight's results to differ materially from management's current expectations. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, unforeseen changes in the strength of our customers' businesses; unforeseen changes in the demand for current and new products, technologies, and services; customer purchasing decisions and timing, and the risk that we are not able to realize the savings expected from integration and restructuring activities.

In addition, other risks that Keysight faces include those detailed in Keysight's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Form 10, and amendments thereto. Forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs and assumptions of Keysight's management and on currently available information. Keysight undertakes no responsibility to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement.

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Contact:

Janet Smith, Americas
+1 970 679 5397
janet_smith@keysight.com
Twitter: @KeysightJSmith

Sarah Calnan, Europe
+44 (118) 927 5101
sarah_calnan@keysight.com

Connie Wong, Asia
+852 3197-7818
connie-ky_wong@keysight.com