Agilent Technologies completes acquisition of Adaptif Photonics

SANTA CLARA, Calif., 15 June 2007.Agilent Technologies Inc. has completed the acquisition of Adaptif Photonics GmbH. Adaptif brings to Agilent technology and products used for advanced polarization analysis and control for the test of optical components and systems in telecommunications, as well as in the sensors and laser market.

The majority of Adaptif's employees have joined Agilent.

Financial details were not disclosed. Agilent announced it had signed a definitive agreement to acquire Adaptif on May 30, 2007.

The combined technology and capabilities of both companies expands Agilent's position in optical polarization test, allowing Agilent to offer a range of electrical and optical test equipment for high-speed broadband network designs.