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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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 2002 |
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As-510 fuel cell testing system, enabling automatic estimation of equivalent circuits, is developed.* |
| 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 |
| 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. |