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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