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Collateral Alert: PinProbe M6 Product Brochure

July 7, 2021

The OTA testing of 5G cellphones undergoing mass production is facing unprecedented challenges. The number of antennas and frequency bands under test has increased extensively. The higher frequency bands used by 5G make OTA testing even more difficult. All of these challenges lead to a much longer test time, a more complicated procedure for NPI, and a higher cost.  TOYO introduces PinProbe M6, an innovative solution that provides almost 6 times higher efficiency with a considerably lower cost.

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Collateral Alert: RayRobo Series Product Brochure

June 29, 2021

The automotive industry is undergoing a profound change with Intelligent Connected Vehicles (ICVs) being widely viewed as the future of mobility.  With the convergence of vehicle information communication, AI, the internet, and other technologies, the ICV enters a new stage of rapid technology evolution with a variety of communication devices (including wireless transceiver, antenna, and corresponding software).

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TOYO Awarded Key Solid-State Battery Technology Patent in China

June 24, 2021

TOYO Awarded Key Solid-State Battery Technology Patent in China

Innovative Probe Technology with High-Frequency Impedance Measurement System Supports and Advances Research and Development of Solid-State Batteries

Tokyo, Japan, June 24, 2021 – TOYO Corporation is pleased to announce that the company was awarded a key patent in China in April 2021 for probe technology installed in the solid-state battery electrolyte evaluation solution “High-Frequency Impedance Measurement System.”  The Chinese patent number assigned is CN 111226120 B and named “Explorer.”  This patent demonstrates our commitment to contribute and advance the development of high-frequency impedance measurement systems in China and to take advantage of the favorable market trends for the use of this technology.  TOYO has already secured a similar patent (No. 6324648) for the technology called “Probe” in Japan in April 2018.

Currently, environmental efforts are being made globally to realize a carbon-neutral (“decarbonized”) world.  The introduction of electric vehicles (EV) is but one more step society is taking to reducing greenhouse gas emissions that cause global warming.  However, with the introduction of EVs, issues such as the energy capacity, safety, and length of charging time of the onboard storage batteries have been raised. Solid-state batteries are believed to be key technologies that ameliorate these challenges and are being heavily researched for deployment throughout the world.  Japan is one of the first countries to embark on this research, but China also has poured resources into this area.  Market trends predict by 2035, EVs will account for 50% of all new vehicle sales in China.

The “High-Frequency Impedance Measurement System” is a device that evaluates the performance of solid electrolytes, which are components of all-solid-state batteries.  To characterize the ionic conductivity of a solid electrolyte, the reaction resistance of the solid electrolyte in the grains, grain boundaries, and electrode interface must be accurately evaluated and measured.  To accomplish this, it is necessary to apply a high frequency and to change the temperature environment of the sample for measurement.  TOYO has developed a unique probe structure to measure impedance at a high frequency of 100MHz.  Further, we have achieved control over a wide temperature range, from -183°C to 200°C.

This technology is an enabling one.  With it, it is possible to capture phenomenon unique to solid electrolytes that normally are not observable.  This is a key characteristic that is indispensable for conducting research and development of this class of all-solid-state batteries.

Product page: https://www.toyo.co.jp/material/products/detail/4990EDMS_120K

 

About TOYO Corporation
Since its founding in 1953, Toyo Corporation has been importing and selling the world’s most advanced measuring instruments. Current business fields include information and communications, automobiles, energy, EMC (electromagnetic compatibility), marine, software development, life sciences, etc.

We are expanding our business both domestically and internationally by focusing on the development of our products designed with our measurement technologies.

Under the slogan of “Creating the future with “Hakaru measuring technology”, the spread of 5G (5th generation mobile communication system) and the development of self-driving cars

By providing the latest solutions that support the future of technology, we contribute to the creation of a safe and environmentally friendly society, and the development of industry.  Please visit the company’s website at https://www.toyo.co.jp/english.

 

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info@toyotechus.com

 

Collateral Alert: RayBow Series Product Brochure

May 26, 2021

An intelligent connected vehicle (ICV) is fitted with a myriad of wireless systems (V2X, cellular, Bluetooth, satellite navigation, etc.). To ensure the reliability and integrity of vehicle operation, we must perform full vehicle communication performance testing in a real environment. The two major challenges of the test are how to perform a near field antenna and EIRP/EIS test under the eccentric condition, and how to rebuild a real-world transmission environment in the lab and execute the MIMO performance test.

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TOYO Wins Large Contract with Major Institute Focused on Intelligent Connected Vehicle Research

May 12, 2021

TOYO Wins Large Contract with Major Institute Focused on Intelligent Connected Vehicle Research

To Deliver Innovative Wireless Communication Performance Measurement System for Connected Vehicles in a Deal Worth 5 Million USD

Tokyo, Japan, May 12, 2021 – TOYO Corporation announces that its Chinese subsidiary, TOYO China, received an order for a “Wireless Communication Performance Measurement System for Connected Vehicle” from the China Intelligent and Connected Vehicles (CICV) Research Institute in Beijing. The order amount is 5 million USD, with a scheduled delivery targeted for June 2022.

This system applies the Radiated Two-Stage (RTS) method approved under 3GPP as a test method for LTE mobile terminals and base stations to measure the in-vehicle wireless communication performance required for connected vehicles.  Since its founding in December 1998, the 3GPP or Third Generation Partnership Project has been a collaboration established to develop protocols and globally agreed specifications for third-generation (3G) mobile systems.

The TOYO Wireless Communication Performance Measurement System can be augmented to support a large-scale Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) anechoic chamber for automobiles.  EMC refers to a device that is compatible with its electromagnetic environment and it does not emit levels of EM energy that cause electromagnetic interference in other devices in the vicinity.  As a result, the TOYO Wireless Communication Performance Measurement System can support Over-The-Air (OTA) test needs in conjunction with existing EMC testing systems for in-vehicle wireless communication performance evaluation essential for the development of connected vehicles.  Over-The-Air testing is a technique used to evaluate performance in a wireless communication environment.

Through a strategic partnership with CICV, a national research institute with advanced technology that leads the ICV (Intelligent Connected Vehicle) industry in China with global influence, TOYO Corporation continues to expand its business footprint not only to China, but also to the United States, and other overseas markets taking advantage of its broad EMC business field experience.

TOYO Corporation supports the development of safer vehicles by providing measurement solutions necessary for the development of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving (AD), for both domestic and overseas markets.

 

New performance measurement systems required for development of highly reliable connected vehicles
As the level of autonomous driving progresses, the importance of Vehicle to Everything (V2X) to measure the wireless communication performance of vehicles by OTA is increasing to realize highly reliable advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving (AD). Vehicle to Everything is a technology that allows vehicles to communicate with moving parts of the traffic system around them or with one another.  In China, there is a movement to require these evaluations as certification tests for vehicle sales, and each national laboratory is considering the introduction of a new measurement system that corresponds to these new technologies. In addition, China is promoting the adoption of cellular V2X as the main communication technology used in connected vehicles. As 5G cellular communication technology becomes popular in mobile networks, V2X, which includes 5G as one of its communication modes, is expected to become the mainstream technology of intelligent network vehicles and standard for the autonomous driving market. Conventional OTA measurement systems have limited performance in evaluating automotive vehicle systems and have not been able to meet the measurement requirements for connected car development through wireless communication.

 

Enabling measurement of in-vehicle wireless communication performance essential for the development of connected vehicles 
The “Wireless Communication Performance Measurement System for Connected Vehicles” is a system for measuring the wireless communication performance of automobiles. It was developed by General Test Systems, one of the industry’s leading companies in the field of mobile terminals, antennas, and OTA testing. This system utilizes GTS’ Radiated Two-Stage (RTS) method patented technology and the technology has been approved by the 3GPP as a test method for LTE mobile terminals and base stations for the measurement of in-vehicle wireless communication performance for connected vehicles.  Radiation performance, reception sensitivity, electromagnetic interference, multi-antenna performance evaluation, and vehicle communication performance in real-world environments are also available for evaluation.

 

Proposing TOYO’s new total solutions utilizing our global knowledge and experience with EMC business successes
The wireless communication performance evaluation for automobiles can be customized to accommodate existing EMC test facilities. To meet test and measurement requirements for wireless communication quality for evolving connected car development, we develop new total solutions that combine our EMC testing and wireless communication evaluation experience and leveraging TOYO Corporation’s more than 40 years of EMC experience in Japan.

 

Key Features

  • GTS patented technology using the RTS method approved by 3GPP
  • 3D MIMO test is also possible for larger test devices and objects such as automobiles.  MIMO or Multiple Input Multiple Output is a wireless communication technology that transmits and receives data using multiple antennas at the same time
  • Lower capital expenditure costs than conventional multi-probe test systems
  • Large EMC anechoic chamber for automobiles can be scaled
  • Supports multiple testing needs, such as radiation performance, reception sensitivity, electromagnetic interference, multi-antenna performance evaluation, and evaluation of vehicle communication performance in real environments

 

About CICV
China Intelligent and Connected Vehicles Research Institute Co., Ltd. (CICV) was established in March 2019 by three leading automotive organizations in China: China Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), and China Industry Innovation Alliance for the Intelligent and Connected Vehicles (CAICV). Domestic and overseas OEMs, in-vehicle equipment manufacturers, and the telecommunications industry are shareholders and operators. On March 30, 2019, the CICV was approved by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) to strengthen global competitiveness and build a world-class platform to lead China’s Intelligent Connected Vehicle (ICV) industry and improve its position in the global value chain. http://www.china-icv.cn/en/

 

About TOYO China  
Established in 2010. Based in Shanghai and Beijing, we provide our customers with in-house developed EMC, fuel cells, batteries, liquid crystals, and information and communication systems utilizing our long-accumulated knowledge and technical capabilities.   https://www.toyochina.com.cn/

 

About TOYO Corporation
TOYO Corporation (TSE: 8151) is a Japanese technology company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with subsidiaries in the United States and China. Since its founding in 1953, TOYO has become the leading distributor of advanced measurement instruments and systems in Japan. TOYO also engages in original product designs and develops advanced solutions for many of the markets that it serves, including automotive, sustainable energy, and cybersecurity industries. TOYO’s innovative products are used by many leading companies in Japan, the United States, and APAC countries, helping TOYO’s customers accelerate development, reduce time-to-market, and improve product quality. For more information, please visit the company’s website at https://www.toyo.co.jp/english.

 

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info@toyotechus.com

 

TOYO Corporation Launches AI-powered EMI Mitigation Assistance Software

April 22, 2021

TOYO Corporation Launches AI-powered EMI Mitigation Assistance Software

Digitized “collective intelligence” helps engineers reduce EMI noise 

 

Tokyo, Japan, Apr 22, 2021 – TOYO Corporation today launches EMINT, software guided by artificial intelligence that suggests action plans for electronic designers and engineers to resolve EMI noise issues found on the products they are developing.   EMINT draws from a comprehensive database of past measurement data, providing engineers with an effective framework to accelerate troubleshooting productivity and resolve EMI noise.  TOYO has a long and rich experience in developing industry-standard EMC software, and  TOYO plans to extend the functionality of “EMINT” and the list of EMI measurement software that can be used with EMINT.

Electronics with increasingly sophisticated technologies can be found all around us. They are in electric vehicles (EV), autonomous cars, 5G, IoT devices, and medical equipment to name a few.  But testing them to ensure that they comply with EMI regulations is a more challenging and daunting task.  When electromagnetic noise issues arise, engineers often rely on trial-and-error and/or ad hoc methods to try to correct the issue.  They may try to replace a component or two, change some wiring and/or add shielding.  The problem is that while a particular engineer struggles to find an answer, another engineer within the company may already have the answer highlighting a common problem within the organization.  The sharing of knowledge is typically not something that occurs in a formalized and structured way.

That all changes with EMINT.  The software taps into the collective intelligence of a company’s engineering team.   AI technology provides a platform for a repository of knowledge, to be entered and built out over time.   The platform data is sorted, indexed and collated for easy search and retrieval.   EMINT helps engineers to exchange and share technical knowledge, empowering them to accelerate their troubleshooting work and get their products out into the marketplace before the competition does.

Key Features

  • AI-based assistance
    • Find similar noise patterns in past measurement data to the target noise
    • Provide information on the mitigation measures taken against the similar noise based on the comments other engineers left for that noise in the past
    • Identify the components that are likely to generate EMI noise
  • Digital shift of the EMI debugging process
    • Improved data search. Search by file name or metadata value and narrow down to a particular noise based on spectrum characteristics
    • Insert a comment and a link to past data for a selected frequency point in the measurement data
    • Group by Project. Group selected data as a project for management purposes
  • Supports measurement data taken by TOYO’s EMI measurement and analysis software ”EPX/RE”
  • Uses patented technology

EMINT is currently shipping.  For more information or if you would like to see a demonstration, please contact us at info@toyotechus.com.

 

About TOYO Corporation
TOYO Corporation (TSE: 8151) is a Japanese technology company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with subsidiaries in the United States and China. Since its founding in 1953, TOYO has become the leading distributor of advanced measurement instruments and systems in Japan. TOYO also engages in original product designs and develops advanced solutions for many of markets that its serves including automotive, sustainable energy, and cyber security industries. TOYO’s innovative products are used by many leading companies in Japan, the United States and APAC countries, helping TOYO’s customers accelerate development, reduce time-to-market, and improve product quality. For more information, please visit the company’s website at https://www.toyo.co.jp/english.

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info@toyotechus.com

 

TOYO Corporation Introduces New Network Monitoring Solution that Provides Complete Visualization of Enterprise Networks

April 13, 2021

TOYO Corporation Introduces New Network Monitoring Solution that Provides Complete Visualization of Enterprise Networks

NetEyez Simplifies Network Monitoring with a Simple User Interface and Helps to Ensure Enterprise Network Quality

 

Tokyo, Japan, Apr 13, 2021 – TOYO Corporation, the leading test and measurement company, today announces NetEyez, a new network monitoring solution that visualizes entire networks including end-to-end communication using an intuitive and simple to use interface. NetEyez empowers network engineers to perform effective network monitoring.  For problems and issues that are detected, NetEyez helps accelerate time to resolution.

This TOYO-developed solution has been nominated as a Finalist for the Best of Show Award at Interop Tokyo 2021.  This prominent event will be held on Apr 14-16 in Chiba, Japan.

Due to the increasing complexity of the IT environment in enterprises with digital transformation expansion, the proliferation of virtual environments, and the adoption of remote working, network engineers have been challenged to effectively monitor their networks, maintain security, and prevent downtime.

NetEyez provides an overview of entire networks by inspecting data that traverses throughout the enterprise network and pinpoints current issues and potential issues.  Equipped with advanced capabilities like application protocol and end-to-end communication analysis, network engineers can identify network performance, security, and other issues in a matter of minutes.

Founded on the concepts of “Easy to deploy, Easy to operate, and Easy to understand,” NetEyez simplifies network monitoring.

 
Key Advantages

  • Advanced functions with simple user interface:
    Application protocol analysis function using DPI (Deep Packet Inspection) technology
    Analysis of End-to-end communication via proxy server
    Visualization of SaaS services communication status
  • NetEyez topology: At a glance, check the status of your network
  • Distributed 1G/10G, Tower server 1G/10G

NetEyez at Expos

 
NetEyez is currently shipping.  For more information or if you would like to see a demonstration, please contact us neteyez-sales-marketing@toyo.co.jp.

 

About TOYO Corporation
TOYO Corporation (TSE: 8151) is a Japanese technology company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with subsidiaries in the United States and China. Since its founding in 1953, TOYO has become the leading distributor of advanced measurement instruments and systems in Japan. TOYO also engages in original product designs and develops advanced solutions for many of markets that its serves including automotive, sustainable energy, and cyber security industries. TOYO’s innovative products are used by many leading companies in Japan, the United States and APAC countries, helping TOYO’s customers accelerate development, reduce time-to-market, and improve product quality. For more information, please visit the company’s website at https://www.toyo.co.jp/english.

 
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neteyez-sales-marketing@toyo.co.jp

 

Collateral Alert: RayBeam Series Product brochure

April 12, 2021

Compared to relatively low-frequency antennas, mmWave phased array antennas have a narrower beam width and shorter wave lengths, so their sampling resolution would be much higher. Meanwhile, an active phased-array-antenna usually has multiple test ports and multiple beam pointing status (each status represents an antenna pattern in the main lobe direction). It is necessary to test multiple-beam pointing status (beam position). These will dramatically increase the total testing time for a single antenna array. With the conventional test method, an engineer must test every status for each port one by one, and as a result, the test efficiency is quite low. For example, a 10×10 antenna array can be tested in one week.

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