Chroma ATE Inc.
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Taiwan
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ese electronic test and measurement
instrumentation
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company founded in 1984. The company develops and manufactures a range of electronic test and measurement equipment, automated testing equipment (
ATE
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), signal generator, power supplies, and intelligent manufacturing execution systems (
MES). The company is part of Taiwan-based conglomerate Chroma Group. The company reported revenues of NT$16.9 billion with net income of NT$2.5 billion in 2018.
Product Divisions and Testing Solutions
Chroma's product divisions develop various automated test systems and automation for the following categories:
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Power Electronics
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LED
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/Lighting & Drivers
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Electric Vehicles
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Batteries
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Photovoltaic
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Video
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and
Color
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LCD / LCM
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Automated Optical Inspection
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Passive component
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and Electrical Safety
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Semiconductor
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IC
*Thermoelectric Test & Control
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Manufacturing Execution System
Manufacturing execution systems (MES) are computerized systems used in manufacturing to track and document the transformation of raw materials to finished goods. MES provides information that helps manufacturing decision-makers understand how curr ...
(MES)
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VCSEL
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Testing
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Fabry–Pérot laser and
Distributed Feedback Laser
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Testing
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Solar Cell
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PIN photodiode
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and
Avalanche photodiode
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Testing
Operations
The company operates a number of engineering service offices worldwide, including in the United States, Europe and Japan, for client service and support.
The company's global network includes the following:
*Chroma USA: Chroma USA (Irvine, CA), Chroma System Solutions (Irvine, CA).
*Chroma Europe: Netherlands.
*Chroma Japan: Yokohama.
*Chroma China: Beijing, Nanjing, Shanghai, Suzhou, Chongqing, Xiamen, Shenzhen, Dongguan.
Associated companies
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Innovative Nanotech
*Touch Cloud
*MAS Automative
*Testar Electronis
*ADIVIC Technology
*EVT Technology
*Chroma New Material
See also
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List of companies in Taiwan
Taiwan maintains a stable industrial economy as a result of economic growth and industrialization during the late 20th century, being dubbed as one of the Four Asian Tigers along with Hong Kong, Singapore and South Korea. It is a member of both ...
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External links
Analyst Report on Global Semiconductor/IC Test Solutions Market Outlook 2018-2025Analyst Report on Chroma ATE Inc (2360) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis ReviewGartner Insights on Global Benchtop Phase Analyzers Market Report 2019
1984 establishments in Taiwan
Electronics companies established in 1984
Electronics companies of Taiwan
Taiwanese brands
Companies listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange