MILPITAS, CA., July 11, 2003 — Fairchild Imaging and Agilent Technologies today announced an agreement concerning Agilent’s ultra low noise CMOS image sensor technology for industrial, biomedical, research and government systems. Agilent’s Active Reset™ technology, which can reduce noise by one or two orders of magnitude compared to traditional CMOS active pixel imaging technologies, enables low light imaging in high speed industrial inspection, and machine vision. The agreement exclusively licenses to Fairchild Imaging technology, designs, manufacturing rights, test equipment and residual inventory of devices and cameras that were developed by Pixel Devices International (PDI). Agilent acquired PDI in February 2003. Fairchild Imaging also agreed to support PDI’s former customers and to continue PDI product lines.

Charles Arduini, President of Fairchild Imaging said, “The technology and products license that we acquired from Agilent will be complementary to Fairchild Imaging’s existing line of large area, high performance charge coupled device (CCD) sensors and cameras. We will now offer our customers a yet broader array of technology choices for their specific market requirements and applications. The many performance advantages that the active reset technology brings to CMOS sensors fits well with the industrial, biomedical, research and government customers that we serve.”

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About Agilent Technologies
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) is a global technology leader in communications, electronics and life sciences. The company’s 30,000+ employees serve customers in more than 110 countries. Agilent had net revenue of $6 billion in fiscal year 2002. Information about Agilent is available on the worldwide Web at www.agilent.com.

About Fairchild Imaging
Fairchild Imaging is a manufacturer and developer of electronic imaging components and systems. Located in Milpitas, CA, Fairchild Imaging is a privately held corporation whose major investors include The Carlyle Group, BAE Systems, and management. Information about Fairchild Imaging is available on the worldwide Web at www.fairchildimaging.com.