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Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Synopsys' Optical Solutions Group, a leading developer of optical design and analysis software tools. This acquisition will expand Keysight's design engineering software portfolio and computer-aided engineering capabilities, adding optical system design, analysis, simulation, and virtual prototyping solutions.

The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory review and the successful closing of Synopsys' proposed acquisition of Ansys, expected in the first half of 2025. This strategic move will enable Keysight to address high-performance system use cases beyond electronics, including optics and photonics, and enhance its ability to help customers innovate efficiently and accelerate time-to-market.

Synopsys has announced a definitive agreement to sell its Optical Solutions Group (OSG) to Keysight Technologies. This sale is contingent on customary closing conditions, including regulatory review, and the successful closing of Synopsys' proposed acquisition of Ansys, expected in the first half of 2025. The OSG sale is deemed necessary for obtaining regulatory approval for the Ansys acquisition.

OSG provides design tools and services for optical product simulations, including CODE V, LightTools, LucidShape, RSoft Photonic Device Tools, and ImSym. These tools will complement Keysight's existing design engineering software portfolio. The transaction is not considered material to Synopsys' financials, and the terms were not disclosed. Synopsys commits to ensuring a smooth transition for the OSG team, customers, and partners.

Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) has introduced the NA520xA PNA-X, an advanced Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) that simplifies complex RF component characterization. This highly configurable instrument features four RF signal sources, two internal combiners, and two low-noise receivers in a single unit, streamlining test setups and reducing potential errors.

Key benefits include enhanced hardware integration, expanded measurement versatility, and an advanced receiver architecture. The NA520xA PNA-X enables bi-directional noise figure and intermodulation distortion testing without external switches, faster S-parameter and spectrum analysis measurements, and high-resolution pulsed RF measurements.

This new addition to Keysight's PNA-X portfolio aims to accelerate component characterization and help engineers tackle complex RF design challenges more efficiently, potentially reducing time-to-market for customers.

Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) has launched the N7718C Optical Reference Transmitter, a important tool for testing 200G-per-lane optical receivers and researching 400G-per-lane transmission. This advanced solution addresses the increasing demand for higher data rates in data centers driven by AI/ML adoption. Key features include:

- Generates clean and stressed signals up to 120 GBd per lane
- Supports IM/DD signals (NRZ, PAM4, PAM6, PAM8)
- Flexible optical input options
- Core component of Keysight's N4917DJCA Optical Receiver Stress Test solution
- Supports various wavelength grids (LR4, ER4, CWDM4)

The transmitter enables compliance testing with the upcoming IEEE 802.3dj standard and offers versatility for high-speed optical communications testing.

Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) has introduced Quantum Circuit Simulation (Quantum Ckt Sim), an innovative circuit design environment for quantum computing. Developed in collaboration with Google Quantum AI, this solution incorporates advanced flux quantization, marking an industry-first achievement. Key features include:

• A comprehensive quantum devices library
• Nonlinear circuit simulators
• Enhanced quantum control capabilities
• Streamlined design for parametric quantum circuits

This advancement enables more accurate modeling of complex quantum circuits, potentially improving the reliability and efficiency of superconducting circuits in quantum computing applications.

Frost & Sullivan has recognized Keysight's Network Packet Brokers (NPBs) with the 2024 Global New Product Innovation Award. Keysight's 400G-capable NPBs earned this recognition for their market-leading performance, modularity, scalability, future-proof design, automation, intelligence, and end-user experience. The company's comprehensive 400G-capable NPB portfolio offers unmatched port speed flexibility and advanced packet processing capabilities, ideal for customers migrating their networks to higher speeds.

Keysight's portfolio includes three 400G-capable packet brokers: Vision Edge 400S for high-speed and scalable rack and edge traffic aggregation, Vision 400 for advanced core network security monitoring, and Vision Edge 400P with the highest 400G port density for complex networks. These innovations are important for equipping customers to grow and protect their assets while migrating services to the cloud and integrating AI into business operations.

Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) has announced a significant advancement in vehicle-to-everything (V2X) automotive security. Working with Autotalks, Keysight's device security research lab, Riscure Security Solutions, successfully tested and certified a V2X communication solution under the Common Criteria certification program. This marks the first V2X chipset with an embedded hardware security module to receive such certification.

The achievement is important as V2X technology gains traction and security becomes paramount. The V2X protection profile within Common Criteria is expected to be one of the first standards promoted to the EU Cybersecurity Certification framework, aligning with the EU Cyber Resilience Act. Keysight's comprehensive testing approach combines functional and security expertise, demonstrating its ability to deliver results in demanding environments for innovative automotive solutions.

Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) will showcase advanced solutions for next-generation AI infrastructure at ECOC 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany, from September 23-25. The company will demonstrate innovations in optical test technologies, including:

1. Photonic IC test for verifying integrated circuits at wafer/die levels
2. Quantum photonic test to minimize timing jitter in single-photon detectors
3. 800G linear optics validation using the AresOne platform
4. 224G optical RX characterization for stressed receiver sensitivity
5. 448 Gbps optical research showcasing IM-DD technology
6. Photonic IC simulation using Electronics Photonics Design Automation

These solutions aim to accelerate network and data center speeds to 800G, 1.6T, or higher. Keysight's technical marketing engineer will also present on Silicon Photonics and optical amplification-free links.

Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) will showcase innovative radio frequency (RF) and millimeter wave solutions at European Microwave Week (EuMW) 2024, marking its 21st year as a Platinum sponsor. The event, held from September 22-27, 2024, in Paris, will feature Keysight's comprehensive solutions addressing test challenges across space, defense, automotive, IoT networks, 5G, and 6G applications.

Key demonstrations include:

• Simplified Converter Test with the new PNA-X Vector Network Analyzer
• Sub-THz Device Analysis for 6G ecosystems
• Precision RF Field Test using Spectrum Management Software
• Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) signal simulation
• Wideband Active Load-Pull for power amplifier design
• Wideband MIMO prototyping for 6G development

Keysight's CMO, Marie Hattar, will deliver an opening address on September 24th, titled 'Everything, Everyone, Everywhere: A Decade of Connecting the World'.