Press Release

December 11, 2001

Agilent Enhances Bluetooth Test Set 

Agilent introduced the Agilent E1852B Bluetooth Test Set for use in the development and manufacture of Bluetooth(TM) devices in the wireless networking industry. The upgraded test set addresses the broader needs of wireless designers and manufacturers who are rapidly adopting Bluetooth technology as the standard for seamless interconnectivity among electronic products. 

Like its predecessor, the E1852B is a dedicated Bluetooth test set capable of establishing a link using the standard Bluetooth protocol and measuring key Bluetooth RF parameters in accordance with the Bluetooth specification. In a manufacturing environment, the E1852B quickly performs functional test and simultaneously measures key Bluetooth RF parameters, assuring reliable operation with other Bluetooth devices. Additional features make the E1852B an invaluable development tool for characterizing elements of the transceiver design or for calibrating modules. The E1852B has enhanced connectivity, new measurement capabilities and improved specifications.

Plug-and-play drivers are provided to aid test development in a familiar programming environment. Both GPIB and parallel ports are supported in the E1852B to ensure smooth integration into automated test systems. 

More information is available at www.agilent.com/find/bluetooth.