QuadTech Acquired by Chroma Systems Solutions

Lake Forest, CA: Chroma Systems Solutions, Inc. (CSS) announced today the acquisition of primary assets of Massachusetts-based QuadTech, Inc., an industry-leading provider of electrical safety equipment and systems. CSS, located in Southern California, is a complete solutions provider of power electronics testing instrumentation and systems. Under Chroma’s ownership, QuadTech customers will benefit from an increased product offering and power testing expertise as well as more access to inventory, applications, services and world-class customer support.

Established more than 20 years ago, QuadTech achieved strong business growth and forged strong relationships with their customer base distributing products manufactured by Chroma under their brand. QuadTech, which now will operate entirely under the Chroma brand, will be led by Chroma Systems Solutions’ President and CEO, Fred Sabatine.

“We are pleased to announce our new partnership with QuadTech, a world renowned company with an excellent knowledge in the electrical safety test market,” says Mr. Sabatine. “The two companies provide distinct areas of expertise and share many positive attributes, including maintaining a high standard of engineering knowledge with the sales teams and providing great customer care. We are confident this acquisition will contribute to our commitment to exceed customer expectations for cost-effective test equipment, service and support and allow Chroma to become better known at a wide range of new customers.

With this acquisition, QuadTech employees join Chroma Systems Solutions in providing sales and service of Chroma’s comprehensive line of electrical power test instrumentation and automated test systems as well as safety testers throughout North American including new products targeted at emerging commercial and defense markets, solar, EV/Automotive and LED. It was also announced that Mike Cronin has rejoined the QuadTech team and will head Chroma’s Eastern sales and service center.

“This will provide great opportunities for our customers,” says Mr. Cronin. “As part of the Chroma brand, our sales engineers are now able to offer our customers a wider selection of power test products and automated testing systems without any interruption in the service and support they have come to expect.”

About QuadTech

QuadTech is a solutions provider of electrical safety testers, passive component measurement testers, as well as AC and DC Power Sources, DC Loads and automation software. These testing solutions enable manufacturers to test the safety and quality of their electrical products while ensuring compliance to regulatory agencies. Based in Marlborough, MA, QuadTech offers calibration and repair services, and has a worldwide network of direct sales and distributors who service and support customers around the globe.

About Chroma Systems Solutions

Chroma Systems Solutions, Inc. is the North American business unit of Chroma ATE, the world leader in power testing instruments and systems. With offices and manufacturing facilities located around the globe, Chroma is committed to provide excellence in product, service, and innovation. Chroma Systems Solutions is located in Lake Forest, CA. Please visit http://www.chromausa.com for more company and product information or dial (949) 600-6400.

Product Focus: 63472 High Slew Rate DC Electronic Load

High Slew Rate DC Electronic Load

  • Designed for VRM’s, embedded VRD’s and Power Pod testing
  • Static Loading – Power rating: 200W / Voltage range: 0-2V / Current range: 150A
  • Dynamic Loading – Current range: 150A
  • Slew rate: Up to 1000A/µs
  • Dynamic Freq: Up to 1MHz

As a result of the exploding increase in CPU complexity according to Moore’s Law, all modern processors require a low voltage with high instantaneous current power source. Voltage Regulator Modules, along with embedded solutions, are the only way to correctly supply these currents. A need to simulate this low voltage, high current with fast di/dt loading has become more important than ever. Every main board design using a VRM, Intel ItaniumTM power pod or an embedded regulator (VRD) will need processor voltage supply performance qualification.

Integrating Intel’s latest high di/dt test technology with years of experience in the design and manufacture of highly accurate, precision DC load and measurement instrumentation, the Chroma 63472 electronic load is your total solution for qualifying all main board Intel® processor power performance requirements.

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Product Focus: 63800 Series Programmable AC Electronic Load

Programmable AC Electronic LoadThe Chroma 63800 AC Loads can simulate load conditions under high crest factor and varying power factors with real time compensation even when the voltage waveform is distorted. This special feature provides real world simulation capability and prevents overstressing resulting in reliable and unbiased test results.

The 63800 AC Load’s state of the art design uses DSP technology to simulate non-linear rectified loads with its unique RLC operation mode. This mode improves stability by detecting the impedance of the UUT and dynamically adjusting the load’s control bandwidth to ensure system stability.

Comprehensive measurements allow users to monitor the output performance of the UUT. Additionally, voltage & current signals can be routed to an oscilloscope through analog outputs. The instrument’s GPIB/RS232 interface options provide remote control & monitor for system integration. Built-in digital outputs may also be used to control external relays for short circuit (crowbar) testing.

Product Focus: 63200 Series High Power DC Electronic Load

High Power DC Electronic Load

  • Power Rating: 2600W, 5200W, 6500W, 10400W, 14500W, 15600W
  • Voltage range : 0 ~ 80V / 0 ~ 500V
  • Current range : Up to 1000A
  • CC, CR, CV, CP load modes
  • Master/Slave paralleling control mode, allow synchronous load control under static and dynamic loading mode (Up to 93.6kW)

The Chroma 63200 series Electronic DC Loads are designed to test DC Power Supply, power electronic devices, automative battery and components testing. The high power ratings, parallel and synchronization capabilities make them the ideal tool for testing high power UUT’s such as SMR’s, UPS’s, batteries, and fuel cells.

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Battery Charge/Discharge Test Software

Battery Charge/Discharge Testing SoftwareChroma has developed two software modules that integrate a DC power supply and an electronic load for battery pack testing. The Battery Charge/Discharge Testing Software programs the test sequence, loop and stop conditions. The measured voltage, current and power data is recorded in a file for future analysis. The Dynamic Current Waveform Simulation Software records to an Excel compatible file actual discharge current waveforms from the battery and instruct the electronic load to sink the same current. This is used to simulate real world applications and evaluate the battery pack in the lab.