PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 22, 2005--Agilent
Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) today introduced the industry's first
optical mouse reference design kits based on the company's patented
LaserStream technology. Two LaserStream reference designs are being
offered: one for high-end corded mice and one for high-performance
gaming mice.
Agilent's LaserStream illumination and tracking technology
provides 20 times the surface tracking power of an LED-based optical
mouse sensor. Laser illumination is superior to LED-based illumination
because it reveals trackable surface structures the LED light source
cannot uncover. Laser mice using this technology can easily track on
painted metal, polished wood-grain, glossy photo paper, translucent
plastic, frosted glass and many other previously difficult surfaces.
"Our new LaserStream reference design kits are enabling our OEM
customers to complete their new corded and gaming laser mouse designs
in time for the high-volume, fourth-quarter retail sales season," said
Ngoh Kee Hane, vice president and general manager of the Navigation
Products Division in Agilent's Semiconductor Products Group.
"Consumers are clearly gravitating to the higher performance and
superior tracking of laser mice. This transition from LED-based mice
to laser-based mice is occurring at a much faster pace than the last
technology cycle, in which LED mice replaced mechanical ball mice."
ADNK-6003 Corded Laser Mouse Kit
Based on the Agilent ADNS-6000 laser navigation sensor and the
Cypress CY7C63743-PXC USB microcontroller, the ADNK-6003 optical mouse
designer's kit provides a low-cost and feature-rich time-to-market
solution. The ADNS-6000 features 800 counts per inch (cpi) resolution,
20 inches per second (ips) maximum velocity and a 6,400 frames per
second (fps) frame rate. The ADNS-6000 sensor along with the ADNS-6120
lens, ADNS-6230 clip and ADNV-6330 laser diode form the complete laser
mouse tracking system. Communication between the CY7C63743-PXC
microcontroller and the Agilent ADNS-6000 sensor is accomplished
through the integrated serial peripheral interface. The Cypress
microcontroller features a 12 MHz internal clock, 256 bytes of RAM, 8
Kbytes of EPROM, a built-in clock oscillator and timers, and
programmable drive strength and pull-up resistors on each I/O line.
The Agilent ADNK-6003 designer's kit is connectable to a PC via
the USB port. A USB cable is provided with the kit.
ADNK-6013 Corded Laser Gaming Mouse Kit
Based on the Agilent ADNS-6010 high-performance laser navigation
sensor and the Cypress CY7C63743-PXC USB microcontroller, the
ADNK-6013 optical mouse designer's kit provides a fast time-to-market
solution for development of the industry's highest-performing laser
gaming mice. The ADNS-6010 features industry-leading 2,000 cpi
resolution, 45 ips maximum velocity and a 7,080 fps frame rate. The
ADNS-6010 sensor along with the ADNS-6120 lens, ADNS-6230 clip and
ADNV-6330 laser diode form the complete laser mouse tracking system.
Communication between the CY7C63743-PXC microcontroller and the
Agilent ADNS-6010 sensor is accomplished through the integrated serial
peripheral interface. The Cypress EPROM-based microcontroller allows
for easy firmware modification.
The Agilent ADNK-6013 designer's kit is connectable to a PC via
the USB port. A USB cable is provided with the kit.
U.S. Pricing and Availability
The Agilent ADNK-6003 and ADNK-6013 optical mouse reference design
kits, priced at $199 each, include a sample optical mouse with
complete schematics, layout and firmware. The kits are available now
through Agilent's direct sales channel and worldwide distribution
partners.
Agilent Optical Mouse Sensor Solutions
Agilent pioneered position sensing for mouse technology and
supplies these products to all major optical mouse manufacturers
worldwide, having shipped more than 400 million sensors to date.
Agilent provides a broad portfolio of mouse sensors, ranging from
inexpensive, entry-level LED-based models to high-precision versions.
Since their introduction, optical mice powered by Agilent's optical
sensing technology have established themselves as the standard in
computer input devices. Agilent's new LaserStream technology is
expected to revolutionize the mouse industry yet again.
More information about Agilent's LED and laser optical navigation
sensors, and reference design kits is available at
www.agilent.com/view/opticalnavigation.
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.
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