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Announcing a Quantum Leap in RF/Microwave PXI Test and Measurement-QuantumWave at NI Week

MagiQ Technologies launches new subsidiary entitled Cambridge Instruments to focus on leveraging the PXI platform

Somerville, MA –August 6, 2012–MagiQ Technologies will be participating in the 18th annual NIWeek, the world's leading graphical system design conference and exhibition hosted by National Instruments. NIWeek 2012 takes place Aug. 6-9 at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas, and features technical sessions, interactive demonstrations and keynotes on the latest advances in control, design and test. More than 3,000 engineers, educators and scientists from around the world are expected to attend the conference. MagiQ will also be participating in the Big Physics and Science Summit at NI Week. MagiQ Technologies will be demonstrating our new PXI QuantumWave products at booth #128 at NI Week.

Stefano Concezzi, Director, Science and Big Physics Segment, National Instrumentssaid," it is gratifying to see Cambridge Instruments leveraging a combination of DAPRA and IARPA funding and the NI platform to rapidly bring  cutting-edge PXI solutions to the Test and Measurement market. Cambridge Instruments is an example of matching brainpower with world class tools from NI to drive innovation."

Announcing Cambridge Instruments, a division of MagiQ Technologies

Cambridge Instruments (www.cambridgeinstruments.com ) is a division of MagiQ Technologies, created to dedicate resources and focus on the fast growing modular test and measurement industry. Cambridge Instruments was enabled by leveraging previous funding from DARPA and ongoing funding from IARPA.

Larry Desjardin, founder and President of Modular Methods LLC, said "I have been very impressed with the caliber of people at Cambridge Instruments. MagiQ's creation of a separate division shows their commitment to meeting the demanding needs of RF/Microwave customers."

Cambridge Instruments (CI) is an advanced technology development company dedicated to bringing the latest solutions to the PXI market. CI's PXI products are sold under the QuantumWave product line name.  Our state-of-the-art hardware and software expertise ensure that our customers will receive the very best combination of price and performance in the industry today.  Our responsiveness, agility, and technical skills allow us to incorporate the latest advances in component development and performance into our designs.

• Size:  We are size-optimized to turn out best-in-class products in a minimum of time, effort, and cost to the customer.
• Skill:  Our staff is exceptionally skilled in a variety of technical and scientific disciplines, including RF/microwave engineering, high-speed data acquisition, and product development.  Our technical expertise allows us to rapidly develop new products and custom solutions.
• Experience:  CI personnel have accumulated decades of experience with industry leaders including Hittite Microwave, LeCroy, Alcatel, Sony, Ciena, Mitre, Boeing, Varian/Applied Materials, Bell Labs/Lucent Technologies and Apple.
• Agility:  Our skills and experience allow us to move quickly to respond to changes in the industry, taking advantage of the very latest advances in component performance and product design.
• Focus:  Our focus is clear:  to provide the very best combination of price and performance in the RF/Microwave PXI marketplace.

Cambridge Instruments will focus on serving four market segments with the QuantumWave products:

• RF and Wireless
• Military and Aerospace
• Semiconductor Test
• Academic and University Research

Andrew Hammond, Vice President of Business Development, Cambridge Instruments, said, "Customers have been very excited about our QuantumWave products. From the 2632 Baseband Pulse Generator to the high-frequency 4122 Microwave Synthesizer, all QuantumWave products offer exceptional performance at an outstanding price."

About MagiQ Technologies

CI is a division of MagiQ Technologies (www.magiqtech.com), a quantum commercialization company founded in 1999.  MagiQ developed and sold the world's first commercial quantum cryptography system in 2002, and remains dedicated to developing quantum technologies for the real world.  MagiQ's development of high-performance, compact RF solutions for quantum computing research led to the QuantumWave line of instruments and to the creation of Cambridge Instruments.  This research was sponsored by DARPA and IARPA.

About National Instruments

Since 1976, National Instruments (www.ni.com) has equipped engineers and scientists with tools that accelerate productivity, innovation and discovery. NI's graphical system design approach to engineering provides an integrated software and hardware platform that speeds the development of any system needing measurement and control. The company's long-term vision and focus on improving society through its technology supports the success of its customers, employees, suppliers and shareholders.

National Instruments, NI, ni.com and NIWeek are trademarks of National Instruments. MagiQ, Cambridge Instruments, and QuantumWave are trademarks of MagiQ Technologies.  

Media Contact:Andrew Hammond, MagiQ Technologies, 617 817 3735, andy@magiqtech.com

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