Keysight Technologies, Inc. - KEYS STOCK NEWS

Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) has introduced the 4881HV High Voltage Wafer Test System, expanding its semiconductor test portfolio. This new system enables parametric tests up to 3kV supporting high and low-voltage in one-pass test, improving productivity for power semiconductor manufacturers. Key features include:

1. A high-voltage switching matrix (HV-SWM) supporting up to 3kV requirements, scalable up to 29 pins.
2. One-pass testing capability, increasing efficiency and reducing footprint and testing time.
3. Enhanced safety features, including built-in protection circuitry and machine control.
4. Compliance with safety regulations, including SEMI S2 standards.

The system addresses the growing demand for power semiconductors, especially next-generation devices like silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN), by enabling more accurate and efficient testing.

Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) will showcase advanced solutions at India Mobile Congress 2024, held from October 15-18 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The company's booth will feature demonstrations of cutting-edge technologies including:

1. 6G Test Bed for validating emerging 6G technologies
2. ORAN Design Validation for ensuring compatibility and performance
3. AI RAN, NTN, FWA, and Wi-Fi 7 testing for next-gen wireless networking
4. Quantum Computing and FPGA-based architecture solutions
5. AI-Augmented Testing featuring generative AI modeling and visual verification

These demonstrations aim to accelerate network validation, performance optimization, and innovation in wireless technology, helping innovators solve design, emulation, and test challenges to optimize 5G experiences and beyond.

Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) has announced the pricing of a public offering of senior unsecured fixed rate notes totaling $600 million. The notes, set to mature in 2034, will bear an annual interest rate of 4.950%. The offering is expected to close on October 9, 2024, subject to customary conditions.

Keysight plans to use the net proceeds for general corporate purposes, including repaying its outstanding $600 million of 4.55% senior notes due October 30, 2024. The offering is being made through an effective shelf registration statement filed with the SEC, with BNP Paribas Securities Corp., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., and BofA Securities, Inc. serving as joint lead book-running managers.

Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) has expanded its signal generator portfolio with two new analog signal generators: an RF Analog Signal Generator and a Microwave Analog Signal Generator. These portable and compact tools are designed for component and device characterization at frequencies up to 26 GHz.

Key features of the new signal generators include:

• Compact and lightweight design for portability
• Versatile power range from -120 dBm to +23 dBm
• Low phase noise (-130 dBc/Hz at 1 GHz, 20 kHz offset)
• Fast switching speed (down to 20 µs)
• Extensive modulation capabilities
• LCD touch screen and remote desktop PC software
• License upgradeable frequencies and options

These new solutions aim to accelerate wireless product development and manufacturing with their outstanding output power range, signal purity, and speed.

Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) has been appointed as the Thunderbolt 5 product certification test partner by UL Solutions, confirming UL Solution's status as an Intel-authorized certification lab for Thunderbolt 5 technologies. Thunderbolt 5 offers a major upgrade in wired connectivity with data transfer speeds of up to 120 Gbps, nearly three times that of Thunderbolt 4™. This collaboration highlights their commitment to advancing industry standards and delivering state-of-the-art Thunderbolt solutions.

UL Solutions will use Keysight's test and measurement products for Thunderbolt 5 certification validation, including Infiniium UXR B Series Oscilloscopes, M8000 Series High-Performance BERT, and ENA Vector Network Analyzers. This partnership strengthens Keysight's position at the forefront of Thunderbolt solutions and demonstrates their commitment to maintaining high quality and reliability standards for clients.

Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) has been awarded the Bronze Stevie® Award for customer satisfaction in the 21st Annual International Business Awards. This recognition highlights Keysight's commitment to excellence in customer experience across the technology innovation lifecycle. The award was determined by scores from over 300 global executives who judged more than 3,500 nominations.

Central to Keysight's customer service is KeysightCare, a program offering prioritized response times, maximized uptime, reduced delays, increased predictability, and optimized measurements. KeysightCare features certified repair, calibration, 24x7 support, custom system and solution support, and software subscriptions.

Judges praised Keysight's significant investments in service locations, AI-powered processes, and innovative service solutions, as well as the company's achievements in launching comprehensive digital tools and maintaining high customer satisfaction rates.

Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) has announced that its Eggplant Test software is now available in the Iron Bank marketplace, a secure software repository for defense organizations. This development allows businesses to use Eggplant Test to evaluate applications and systems that must meet rigorous security and functionality standards in the defense and commercial sectors.

The Iron Bank provides a centralized repository of hardened applications, enabling rapid and confident software deployment. By leveraging Eggplant Test through this platform, organizations can accelerate software development without compromising security. The Iron Bank's continuous scanning and updates ensure all applications meet stringent security standards, reducing deployment time and minimizing security risks.

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.