1959
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Ultralow-frequency oscillator is
developed. |
1961 |
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DV series of function modules and
filters is developed.
Patent application (No. 423489) is submitted for an
automatic low-frequency distortion meter
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1962 |
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Circuit for a CR feedback filter is
developed, and a patent application (No. 477114) is
submitted.
AC power source PA-201 is developed.
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1963 |
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Transistor-type ultralow-frequency
oscillators FG-104T and FG-105T are developed.*
FG-104T and FG-105T oscillators |
1966 |
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CR feedback filter technology is
licensed to Sony Corp.
Automatic low-frequency distortion meter technology is
licensed to Hewlett-Packard.
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1967 |
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Lock-in amplifier LI-571, capable of
detecting small signals buried in noise, is developed. |
1975 |
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Production and sales agreement for
acoustic emission devices is made with the Southwest
Research Institute, one of the three largest R&D centers
in the United States. |
1978 |
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Dolby Laboratories certifies the
M-174 and M-177 high-sensitivity AC voltmeters as noise
meters for the Dolby B system.
Automatic low-frequency distortion meter technology is
licensed to Sound Technology, Inc., in the United
States.
Frequency response analyzer S-5720 is developed.
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1985 |
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Model 4005 1-MHz high-speed power
amplifier is developed. |
1988 |
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NF develops a characteristics tester
for cold cathode discharge tubes utilizing NF’s
experience with high-voltage technology. |
1989 |
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Grid connection testing system is
developed. |
1990 |
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4200 series of amazingly compact,
lightweight, and flexible power supplies is developed.
Model 5870 PCM data recorder, capable of multichannel,
extended-time, variable time axis recording, is
developed.
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1991 |
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Model 4705, a lightweight, compact
protective relay tester is developed. |
1992 |
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SA series of amplifiers, realizing
the world’s highest level in ultralow-noise
amplifiers, is developed. |
1993 |
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Superconducting Sensor Laboratory
recognizes NF for its contributions to national projects.
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1995 |
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Model 4400 series AC power supply
receives a Good Design Award in the Small and Medium
Enterprise scheme. |
1996 |
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Wave Factory multifunction
synthesizer receives a Good Design Award for Interfaces.
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1999 |
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EPO series of compact, lightweight,
high-efficiency power supplies is developed. |
2001 |
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Japan’s National Space
Development Agency awards NF following the successful launch
of the H-IIA1 rocket, built with NF’s custom devices.
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2002 |
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As-510 fuel cell testing system,
enabling automatic estimation of equivalent circuits, is
developed.*
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2004 |
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EZ7510 data recorder, enabling
high-speed sampling and extended-time recording, is
developed. |
1959 |
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NF Circuit Design Bloc is established
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1969 |
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NF receives an Excellent Company
Award from the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency. |
1970 |
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Construction of the Yokohama Plant is
completed. |
1973 |
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Tokyo Small and Medium Business
Investment and Consultation invests in NF. |
1974 |
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NF Engineering, an affiliate, is
founded. |
1986 |
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Yamaguchi NF Electronics, an
affiliate, is founded. |
1990 |
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Registered for over-the-counter stock
trading. |
1993 |
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NF Fieldtec, an affiliate, is
founded. |
1997 |
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ISO 9001 Quality Management System
Certification is achieved. |
2001 |
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New corporate logo is adopted. |
2003 |
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Shanghai Office opens in China. |
2004 |
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ISO 14001 Environmental Management
System Certification is achieved.
Shares are traded on Jasdaq Stock Exchange.
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2005 |
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Shenzhen Office opens in China. |
2006 |
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NF Technology (Shanghai) CO., Ltd. is
founded. |