The acquisition, subject to customary
closing conditions, is expected to be completed in about two weeks. Financial
details were not disclosed.
Centellax has established itself as a
recognized supplier of test products for high-speed communications. Agilent is
the market leader in the characterization of high-speed digital interfaces.
The acquisition will help Centellax's
and Agilent's customers to obtain comprehensive insight into their high-speed
devices with a full spectrum of test solutions. Centellax's test and
measurement business augments Agilent's current position and ongoing
investments to cover all requirements in digital I/O and optical transceiver
test from deep characterization in R&D to cost-effective test in
manufacturing up to 32G and beyond.
"We are very excited about
combining the strengths of both companies in the BERT application space,"
said Juergen Beck, Agilent general manager, Digital and Photonic Test Division.
"Adding Centellax's products and technology enables us to address the
complete life cycle needs of our customers and underlines our commitment to
this industry."
"We are very pleased by the
opportunity this transaction represents for Centellax T&M's customers and
employees," said Julio Perdomo, Centellax CEO. "We are proud of the
team and the product line we have designed, built and brought to market.
Looking into the future, I am confident that under Agilent's leadership this
business unit will thrive."
Centellax's test portfolio includes
bit-error ratio testers, pattern generators, clock synthesizers,
signal-integrity studio software, and test accessories. Centellax's component
business is not part of this transaction.
About Centellax
Established in 2001, Centellax is a
leading supplier of high-speed analog semiconductor products for 40G, 100G, and
400G optical communications, and RF/microwave applications. Centellax prides
itself in its ability to build innovative next-generation products that meet
the market's changing needs. Centellax products can be found on the GSA
schedule 66 or by visiting www.centellax.com.
About Agilent Technologies
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) is
the world's premier measurement company and a technology leader in chemical
analysis, life sciences, electronics and communications. The company's 18,700
employees serve customers in more than 100 countries. Agilent had net revenues
of $6.6 billion in fiscal 2011. Information about Agilent is available at www.agilent.com.