History
2020
- Released “Haikawa”- an easily digestible comic book story that explains DC power supply basics.
- Developed the PLZ-5WH2 Series of high-voltage, large-capacity DC electronic loads.
- Developed 2kW models of compact wide-range DC power supplies: PWR2001MH and PWR2001H.
- Developed the PAN-E Series (350W/700W models) of highly reliable power supplies.
2019
- Developed compact, wide-range DC power supplies (2kW models): PWR2001L and PWR2001ML.
- Developed the BIM Series of battery impedance meters.
- Developed the PAN-E Series (175W models) of reliable power supplies.
- Opened a representative office in Düsseldorf, Germany.
2018
- Published “Haikawa”- a comic book story that explains DC power supply basics.
- Developed the PCR-MA Series of compact AC power supplies.
- Developed the PLZ-5WZ Series of DC electronic loads for impedance measurements.
- Developed the PLZ-5WH Series of high-voltage, high-capacity DC electronic loads.
- Developed the PCR-WE/WE2 Series of high-capacity AC/DC regulated power supplies.
- Developed the PMX-Multi Series of multi-output DC power supplies.
- Developed the PBZ20-20A intelligent bipolar power supply.
- Developed the PAT-T Series (high-voltage models) of high-efficiency, high-capacity switching power supplies.
- Developed the TOS9300 Series of electrical safety multi-analyzers.
2017
- Developed the PWR-01 Series of compact, wide-range DC power supplies.
2016
- Launched sales of the PAV Series of smart, variable-switching power supplies.
- Developed the PLZ-5W Series of multi-functional DC electronic loads.
- Launched sales of the PBZ BP Series of high-capacity, bipolar power supplies.
- Launched “KIKUSUI Mag”- a product website for test and measurement solutions.
2015
- Developed the PMX-A Series of compact, DC regulated power supplies.
- Developed the PFX70-250R SR charge/discharge tester with regenerative function.
- Developed the TOS6200A ground continuity tester.
2014
- Launched sales of the PCZ-A SR Series of high-capacity AC electronic loads.
- Developed the TOS7210S PID insulation tester.
- Developed the TOS5200 5 kV AC withstand voltage tester.
2013
- Launched sales of the PBZ SR Series of high-capacity bipolar power supplies.
- Developed the PCR-LE2 Series of multi-output AC power supplies.
- Launched sales of the PHP-T Series of high-capacity DC regulated power supplies.
- Developed the PCR4000M compact AC power supply.
2012
- Sponsored EV car races.
- Launched sales of the PLZ-4W(H) SR/LP Series of large-capacity electronic loads.
2011
- Completely redesigned the corporate website.
- Developed the PFX2421/2431/2441 capacitance tester.
- Developed the KPM1000 digital power meter.
- Launched sales of the Milla-E Series of EV quick chargers.
- Developed the PWX Series of thin, wide-range, variable switching power supplies.
- Developed the PCR-LE Series of high-performance AC stabilized power supplies.
- Developed the PFX2512 seamless charge/discharge controller.
2010
- Launched sales of the PAG Series of thin, variable switching power supplies.
- Developed the PFX2411 capacitance tester.
- Developed the PLZ-4WL Series of electronic loads.
- Developed the KES4021A/4022A electrostatic discharge simulator.
- Developed the TOS9213S withstand voltage and insulation resistance tester.
- Developed the TOS5300 Series of withstand voltage and insulation resistance testers.
2009
- Developed the PBZ Series of bipolar power supplies.
- Developed the PFX2511 charge/discharge controller.
- Developed the KFM2005 fuel cell impedance meter.
2008
- Commemorated the sale of more than 150,000 units of the PMC-A/PMC Series.
- Developed the PAT-T Series (4kW type) of high-efficiency, high-capacity switching power supplies.
- Developed the KHA3000 harmonics and flicker analyzer.
- Developed the PIA4850 power supply controller.
- Developed the KES4022 electrostatic discharge simulator.
2007
- Held a Fuel Cell Electrical Measurement Technology seminar at Tsinghua University, Beijing.
- Developed the PCR2000M compact AC power supply.
- Developed the PCZ1000A AC electronic load.
- Developed the KSG3600 pseudo-speech generator.
- Developed the PAT160-50T high-efficiency, high-capacity switching power supply.
- Established a Tianjin branch of Kikusui Trading (Shanghai) Co.
2006
- Celebrated 55th Anniversary.
- Developed the KHA1000 harmonics and flicker analyzer.
- Developed the PCR1000M compact AC power supply.
- Developed the PMP Series of multi-channel tracking multi-output power supplies.
- Developed the TOS8030 (100V) voltage resistance tester.
- Established Kikusui Trading (Shanghai) Co.
- Developed PAT20-400T and PAT60-133T high-efficiency, high-capacity switching power supplies.
- Developed the PLZ6000R DC electronic load with a power regeneration system.
- Developed the TOS3200 leakage current tester.
2005
- Developed the PWR Series of wide-range power supplies.
- Developed the KFM2150 impedance meter.
- Developed TOS8830, TOS8030, and TOS8040 withstand voltage testers.
- Developed the KFM2151 FC scanner.
- Developed the PAT40-200T high-capacity switching power supply.
- Developed the PCR500M compact AC power supply.
- Signed a technical cooperation agreement on fuel cell evaluation with Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP), Chinese Academy of Sciences.
2004
- Kikusui Trading (Shanghai) Co.,Ltd. established in China.
- Kikusui America, Inc. established in the United States.
- Developed the PFX2000 system (20V type).
- Developed the KES4021 electrostatic discharge simulator.
- Developed the TOS6210 60A type earth continuity tester.
2003
- Developed the PLZ-4W series of electronic loads.
- Developed the PLZ-U Series of unit-type electronic loads.
- Developed the KFM2030 FC impedance meter.
- Developed the TOS5000A Series of withstand voltage testers.
- Launched sales of the PVD-T high-capacity variable switching power supply (12kW type).
- Developed the KJM6710/6310 time interval jitter meter.
2002
- Launched sales of the PVD-T high-capacity variable switching power supply (6kW type).
- Developed the KJM6775 time interval jitter meter.
- Developed the PAD-LA Series Type III variable DC stabilized power supply.
- Developed the PFX2000 battery test system.
- Developed the PCR-LA Series of multifunctional AC stabilized power supplies.
- Opened a representative office in Shanghai, China
2001
- Celebrated 50th Anniversary.
- Developed the PAS Series of compact variable switching power supplies.
- Developed the PAM Series of high-capacity variable switching power supplies.
- Developed the TOS9200 Series of withstand voltage and insulation resistance testers.
2000
- Obtained ISO14001 certification.
1998
- Entered the EMC Testing Market.
- Developed the PAN-A Series.
1997
- Completed the construction of the Head Office.
1995
- Obtained ISO9001 certification.
1994
- Completed the construction of the Engineering Center.
1990
- Established KRC Co.(Logistics Center)
1988
- Received the Grand Prize of Good Design Industrial Machinery Category for COM3000 Series oscilloscopes.
- Signed an agreement with the U.K. company Marconi Instruments (now Viavi Solutions) to be their exclusive distributor in Japan.
1986
- FujiTEK Corp. established as an affiliated factory of the Fuji Katsuyama Factory.
- Developed the PCR Series.
1987
- Developed various standard signal generators for the communication equipment field.
- Development of COM3000 Series of compact and high-performance oscilloscopes.
1985
- Received the Grand Prize of Good Design Industrial Machinery Category for COM3000 Series oscilloscopes.
- Developed the COM7000 Series of digital oscilloscopes.
1984
- Established Fuji Katsuyama Office.
- Established SigTech to develop and manufacture communications equipment.
1983
- Established Fuji Katsuyama Factory.
- Developed PAL Series.
- Received a large order for oscilloscopes for the U.S. Air Force.
1981-82
- Became the world’s largest business deal for oscilloscopes (7160 units).
1979
- Established Kikusui International Corporation in the United States.
1975
- Developed the PAD-L Series.
1965
- Head office relocated to Kawasaki (formerly called “Tamagawa Factory”).
1962
- Changed corporate name to Kikusui Electronics Corporation.
1960
- Published the first issue of the in-house magazine “Kikusui.”
1958-1959
- Established Tamagawa factory.
1956
- Started mass production of transistor radios.
- Exported to the United States around 20,000 transistor radios.
- As the first in Japan produced measuring instruments using the printed wiring method.
1954-1955
- Started the development of transistor radios.
1953
- Developed the vacuum tube voltmeter and RC low-frequency oscillator.
1952
- Launched sales of Japan’s first measuring instrument kit.
1951
- Established Kikusui Denpa.
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