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2026

  1. NEW Models for Low Noise High-Speed Differntial Probe Series (HSDP)

    PMK Expands Its High-Speed Differential Probe Series (HSDP)

    PMK is excited to announce three new models in its successful High-Speed Differential Probe (HSDP) series, with bandwidths of 1.5 GHz, 1.0 GHz and 500 MHz. Thanks to their very low intrinsic noise, the new probes give engineers and researchers even more power for validating and characterizing serial bus standards such as CAN, Ethernet, FlexRay, HDMI and many more.

    Working with larger devices under test (DUTs)? The HSDP series also offers models with 3.5 m and 7.5 m cable lengths, so you can reach your measurement points with ease.

    A wide range of accessories is available to connect even to the most challenging probing points.

    For questions and inquiries, please contact your local PMK partner or reach out to us at [email protected]. You can also visit us at www.pmk-iwatsu.com/en/home.

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  2. NEW Version of the popular FireFly© Optical Isolated Probing Solution

    PMK is excited to announce new models of its successful optical isolated probe FireFly©. Two new Models FF-0600A with 600 MHz and FF-1000A with 1 GHz bandwidth will support engineers and researchers in their validation and characterization work on power semiconductor testing.

    The lower bandwidth models especially address the IGBT, Silicon Carbid (SiC) and low frequency switching Gallium Nitrid (GaN) applications.

    The use of lower bandwidth models for lower switching frequencies applications will benefit from lower intrinsic probe noise but maintain the same high-class temperature stability. All FireFly© models have interchangeable accessories that allow use with all models. Also, all existing PMK power supplies can be used to power the new probe.

    For questions and inquiries, please contact your local PMK partner, or reach out to us via [email protected], or visit us on www.pmk-iwatsu.com/en/home

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  3. New Product Announcement: 8-Channel Power Supply for PMK Probes

    The product family of power supplies for PMK's flexible probe series such as FireFly®, BumbleBee®, HORNET®, Sonic®, or HSDP has been expanded with another version. With the PS06 and PS06-L, models with eight channels are now available. This supports users in handling the entire PMK probe portfolio.

    The multi-channel power supplies from PMK are high precision 2ch, 4ch or 8ch power supplies specifically engineered to provide clean, stable, and reliable voltage and current for demanding high-performance probe applications in measurement and testing environments.

    All are equipped with a USB interface that allows direct connection and remote control from a host computer. Models with additional LAN interface are available as well, enabling also networked operation and seamless integration into automated test environments.

    Key technical features include:

    • Low noise and ripple: Ensuring minimal interference and preserving signal integrity for highly sensitive measurements
    • Stable regulation: Fast transient response and precise voltage/current control across multiple output channels
    • Flexible multi-channel design: Supports simultaneous powering of several probes or measurement devices with independent channels
    • High-quality power modules and integrated filtering: Optimized to minimize electrical disturbances and maximize measurement accuracy
    • Access to remote controllable probe features

    Your PMK Probing Solutions Team 

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  4. New Product Announcement: Ultra-Fast Current Shunt Series UFCS

    The Ultra-Fast Current Shunts (UFCS) represent a paradigm shift in the realm of current measurement technology, setting new standards in terms of technological sophistication. >1GHz bandwidth and ultralow insertion inductance of <200pH enable the precise analysis of fast rise time signals with exceptional signal fidelity, making PMK’s shunts with non-inductive frequency response ideal for challenging measurements like WBG (wide-bandgap) switching loss or pulse current analysis.

    The UFCS models' compact form factor and high current carrying capacity ensure consistent and reliable performance. Whether measuring GaN switching losses or analyzing high-frequency transients, the solder-in shunts always guarantee highest accuracy.

    The UFCS are a result of technological advancement that has not been surpassed in the field of current measurement in modern power electronics. For measurements with highest CMRR requirements the UFCS can be connected to optically isolated voltage probes, like PMK’s FireFly®. For general purpose measurements the UFCS can also be connected directly to an 50 Ω input measuring instrument.

    If you have any questions, need a quotation, or don’t find what you are looking for, please reach out to our sales teams via [email protected], or [email protected] for the Americas, or visit us at one of our next exhibitions in your region.

    Your PMK Probing Solutions Team 

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  5. Neue Produktankündigung: Ultra-Fast Current Shunt Series UFCS

    Die Ultra-Fast Current Shunts (UFCS) stellen einen Paradigmenwechsel im Bereich der Strommesstechnik dar und setzen neue Maßstäbe in Bezug auf technologische Raffinesse. Eine Bandbreite von über 1 GHz und eine extrem niedrige Einfügeinduktivität von unter 200 pH ermöglichen die präzise Analyse von Signalen mit schnellen Anstiegszeiten bei außergewöhnlicher Signaltreue. Dadurch sind die Shunts von PMK mit nicht-induktiver Frequenzantwort ideal für anspruchsvolle Messungen wie WBG-(Wide-Bandgap)-Schaltverluste oder Pulsstromanalysen geeignet.

    Die kompakte Bauform der UFCS-Modelle und ihre hohe Stromtragfähigkeit gewährleisten eine gleichbleibende und zuverlässige Leistung. Ob beim Messen von GaN-Schaltverlusten oder bei der Analyse hochfrequenter Transienten – die Lötwiderstände garantieren stets höchste Genauigkeit.

    Die UFCS sind das Ergebnis technologischer Fortschritte, die im Bereich der Strommessung in der modernen Leistungselektronik bisher unübertroffen sind. Für Messungen mit höchsten CMRR-Anforderungen kann die UFCS an optisch isolierte Spannungsfühler, wie z. B. PMK’s FireFly®, angeschlossen werden. Für allgemeine Messzwecke kann die UFCS auch direkt an ein Messgerät mit 50 Ω Eingang angeschlossen werden.

    Wenn Sie Fragen haben, ein Angebot benötigen oder nicht finden, wonach Sie suchen, wenden Sie sich bitte an unsere Vertriebsteams unter [email protected] oder [email protected] für Amerika, oder besuchen Sie uns auf einer unserer nächsten Fachausstellungen in Ihrer Region.

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2024

  1. New Product Announcement: 4kV High-Voltage Probes PHVX Series

    The state-of-the-art high voltage probe series PHVX establishes itself with its first 4kV model PHVX4kV as the best-in-class solution for the growing demands of power electronics design, e.g. low side VDS measurements in double pulse testing of high-speed high-voltage switching devices of SiC technology, and IGBTs, thyristors, fast-switching HV diodes, and more.

    With <3pF low input capacitance and a bandwidth exceeding 600MHz, the PHVX series ensures accurate and reliable measurements for fast-switching devices and power electronics, making it an essential tool for engineers working on advanced designs having a protected test environment.

    The PHVX series probes have a universal BNC output connector and are compatible with any oscilloscope in the lab with 1 MΩ input impedance.

    PMK’s PHVX series probes are not for handheld use and for integration into full-automated or manual test stations for high-voltage safety reasons. All PHVX probes are therefore used as a voltage-measuring component (permanently attached device) of a test system.

    The probe series impresses with its innovative and compact form factor. Individual contacting with high signal fidelity in different applications is ensured with the replaceable spring tip and a variety of contacting accessories for high voltages. Particularly the unique ground ring, which can be rotated through 360° and thus enables direct contacting to 5.08 mm pitch square pin headers without adding any additional capacitive loading to the DUT for highest signal fidelity. In addition, there is a wide range of soldering adapters, BNC adapters, and other accessories for easy and save connectivity for this non-handheld probe.

    Each voltage model is available in different cable lengths and configurations, w/o additional Silicon insulation (S) for high power measurements, and w/o read-out (RO) that features intelligent communication with automatic scaling on the oscilloscope display.

    If you have any questions, need a quotation, or don’t find what you are looking for, please reach out to our sales teams via [email protected], or [email protected] for the Americas, or visit us at one of our next exhibitions in your region.

    Your PMK Probing Solutions Team 

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  2. New Product Announcement: 4kV High-Voltage Differential Probes HORNET®

    The state-of-the-art high voltage differential probe series HORNET® will be shown to the public the first time at APEC 2024.

    HORNET® series probes combine a ±4000V differential and common mode voltage input range with a remarkable >300MHz bandwidth, establishing itself as the best-in-class solution for the growing demands of wide bandgap power electronics design, e.g. double pulse testing of high-speed high-voltage switching devices of SiC technology, and testing of IGBTs, thyristors, fast-switching HV diodes, and more.

    This high voltage differential probe series is not for handheld use but for integration into test stations. HORNET® is therefore used as a voltage-measuring component (permanently attached device) in a test system or safety test environment.

    The HORNET® series probes have a universal BNC output connector and is compatible with any oscilloscope in the lab with 50Ω input impedance, or 1MΩ input impedance and a 50Ω feed-through termination.

    Visit us at APEC, 25. – 29 February 2024, at booth 2021 or reach out to our sales teams via [email protected], or [email protected]for the Americas, if you have any questions.

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2022

  1. New Product Announcements - electronica 2022

    PMK is excited to announce a record number of new, industry leading, probing solutions at the electronica tradeshow this year that will address many of today's measurement challenges in the power electronics, automotive, industrial, and automated test equipment (ATE) space. Here is an outlook of some of our new product releases:

    NEW:  PMK will be introducing FireFly®, the world's fastest High Voltage Optically Isolated Probe into the market, leaping over the existing solutions with its record >1GHz bandwidth, <300ps rise time, while still maintaining the incredible >160dB CMRR performance.   

    • Ideal measurement solution for GaN and SiC device characterization
    • Very stable and accurate measurements over a wide temperature range
    • Optically isolated interface and unique compact design
    • Wide range of connectivity options

    NEW: Expanding our industry leading BumbleBee® High Voltage Differential Probe series

    • Three new models with the best signal-to-noise performance enabling the most precise, lowest noise measurements with the highest signal fidelity in the different voltage classes in electric mobility applications. 
    • Ideal measurement solution for GaN and SiC device characterization  
    • ±200V, ±400V and ±1000V differential input voltage models, all with up to 500MHz bandwidth 
    • Available from 2m to 7m cable length

    NEW: Introducing PMK's high speed differential probe into the market, HSDP-Series ​

    • Best-in-class >2GHz bandwidth  
    • Two models with wide differential input ranges of ±8V (16Vpp) or ±20V (40Vpp)  
    • High 1MΩ//<1pF input impedance
    • Large 60V common mode range 
    • Industry standard 2.54mm (0.1") socketed inputs provides the ability to use a variety of connectivity options available in the market.
    • Ideal general purpose differential probe for design, validation, debugging

    • Supports the most popular serial bus interfaces, such as USB2.0, Ethernet (GbE), CAN/LIN, I2C, SPI, SATA, FireWire (1394b), FlexRay, HDMI etc.

    • Available as the industry's first high-speed differential probe with 7.5m cable length, or with 2m standard length.  These longer cable versions enable our customers to probe remote, hard to reach points that are impossible with the other probing solutions in the market today. 

    NEW: PMK will be launching its first high-speed active probing solution, the ATE2000, which enables dynamic PCB board-level testing in automated test equipment (ATE) for the first time, and helps to set new quality standards for testing safety-related electronics in autonomous fly and drive applications.

    • World’s first solution for dynamic fully automated (ATE) end of line (EOL) testing 
    • >2.5GHz bandwidth  
    • ±8V (16Vpp) input range
    • 2MΩ//0.6pF input impedance
    •  6m cable length 

    At PMK, we focus on the increasing demands from research, industry and the automotive sector, who are working on the green evolution in power electronics. Therefore, we are expanding our probing solutions to industry's only versions with long cable lengths, ranging from 6m to 7.5m, depending on the probe family. These longer cable versions enable our customers to probe remote, hard to reach points that are impossible with the other probing solutions in the market today.   

    All our PMK probing solutions come with a standard BNC interface, that can be connected to any 50Ω input or 1MΩ input impedance by using a 50Ω feed-through termination, allowing the PMK family of probes to be used on any oscilloscope in the lab.  Our probes are also capable of being controlled remotely for use in automated test environments. 

    We invite all to come to our booth 674, in Hall A3, to see PMK’s new industry leading probing solutions at the electronica trade show 15th - 18th Nov 2022 in Munich, Germany. 

    Feel free to reach out to us via [email protected], if you need a voucher for the entrance ticket. 

    The PMK team is looking forward to meeting you live in person at the show.  

    Your PMK Probing Solutions Team 

  2. Announcement: Foundation of PMK America Corporation

    We are excited to announce that we are launching our new PMK America Corporation.

    PMK America Corporation will be our new subsidiary located in Portland Oregon, USA, specializing in technical advice for probing challenges and customized probing solutions for our customers in the Americas. This enables PMK to provide you the best possible service and support. Over the next couple of months, we will be able to accept direct payments in USD, and give technical advice in your local time zone.

    If you’re interested in learning more about latest probing solutions and meeting with our new America’s team, feel free to visit us at our APEC booth 1833 from March 21st to 23rd 2022 in Houston, Texas.

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