High Frequency Integrated Vacuum Electronics (HiFIVE)

The objective of the HiFIVE program is to develop an integrated, microfabricated vacuum electronic (VE) high-power amplifier (HPA) circuit for use in high-bandwidth, high-power transmitters. Additionally, the program will demonstrate operation of such a circuit over a 5 GHz frequency band centered at 220GHz. The HIFIVE program is pursuing innovative technologies and approaches in several areas to overcome critical technological barriers in order to enable an integrated, microfabricated vacuum electronic (VE) high power amplifier (HPA) circuit. The first area focuses on the development of the necessary circuit elements to achieve a compact high-performance 220GHz VE HPA. The second area focuses on the design and construction of the high power amplifier and its demonstration.

The HiFIVE program will consist of three phases. The first phase will focus primarily on HPA design, development of a method for achieving stable, high-power electron beam transport, and microfabrication of the interaction structure. Development of an advanced, high-current density, integrable cathode will be initiated in this phase. The second phase will focus on validating the HPA design and the continued development of the high-performance cathode. It will culminate in a demonstration of its ability to operate without degradation for at least 103 hours. The third phase will involve the construction and test of an HPA incorporating the advanced cathode as well as other critical circuit elements assembled into a compact, integrated structure. (Source http://www.darpa.mil/MTO/programs/hifive/index.html)

India has the 2nd largest communication network in the world, having a tele-density of 28.33% and is one of the fastest growing wireless markets, with a total subscriber base of 325.78 million at the end of June 2008, adding 9 -10 million subscribers a month.

India is likely to leap-frog from being the twelfth largest consumer market in the world to become the fifth largest, reported by a recent McKinsey study. Aggregate Indian consumer spending is estimated to more than quadruple to US$ 1.77 trillion by 2025. The WiMAX ecosystem in India is expected to increase from 500 million in 2010 to 650 million in 2011 for Macro & Microbase Transceiver Stations (Tss). The enterprise mobility market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 14.5% by 2012-13, with expected revenues of $250 million from India by 2009. The Indian economy has been growing at an average rate of 8.8 percent per annum, with 2006-07 growth rate of 9.6 percent being the highest in the last 18 years. The total market for semiconductors in India (including imports), grew to $2.82 billion in 2005 and is expected to reach $12.67 billion in 2010 and further grow to $36.30 billion in 2015, growing at a CAGR of 29.8 percent, according to ISA-Frost & Sullivan.

Wireless Segments in India Include: High speed mobile broadband, Wireless connectivity, Fixed Mobile Convergence, Seamless and secure integration of mobile and IP, Telematics, Unified Communications, Field services, RFID and tracking, Mobile data capture, Storage, Supply chain and Logistics, Mobile Location Services, Devices & Applications, Enterprise Wireless Infrastructure, Middleware and Platforms

Indian Wireless Technologies Include: 3G and NGNs, WiFi, WiMAX, WLAN, WVoIP, RFID, GPS, NFC, Bluetooth, UMTS, GSM, GPRS, TETRA, CDPD

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Roke Manor Research Ltd (Roke) today launches the world’s first commercial generic high voltage test facility.

The new service can accommodate Radio Frequency (RF) power and voltage on a massive scale. It combines high voltage isolation with screening to 18 GHz, whereby most other facilities only allow for testing at 50 Hz or at low voltage.

Previously the preserve of government establishments, the Roke High Voltage Facility will offer an additional option to both public and private sector organisations that wish to test and commission high voltage and high power RF equipment such as accelerator components, ultra high power RF amplifiers, associated transmission lines plus electrostatic systems.

The high end facility will be targeted at R&D specialists designing systems that require multiple high power amplifiers that have tight synchronisation demands and signal distribution complexity. In a controlled and isolated environment, the energising and test of high voltage power supplies, high power drivers and transmission lines can be conducted in complete safety.

Roke will also use the new high voltage test facility itself, allowing it to develop and test a range of novel high power systems for the RF and electrostatic accelerator community, plus systems for the military, energy and medical markets.

Alastair Cook, Industrial and Medical Business Sector Manager at Roke, said:

“A major issue for organisations wanting to test high power and high voltage systems is the availability of facilities and management of the hazards. Reliance on government or academic services can mean that an organisation outside that sphere of influence doesn’t get priority when booking in lab time or full system tests can’t be done. This presents a serious dichotomy for organisations that want to accelerate time to market for their products, but also need to conduct complex and often hazardous tests first. Our new High Voltage Facility represents the largest single investment Roke has made in testing for a number of years and we hope that organisations across the world will recognise the benefit of this unique and easy to access resource.”

The high voltage facility has two screened chambers, one for the equipment under test and a second to hold test equipment and power supplies. Control is performed from a remotely operated and isolated console from which tests can be controlled and progress viewed via a high resolution camera link and optically isolated test gear. The primary test chamber is 4.8m x 4.5m x 4.5m in volume and has double door access that can allow heavy structures to be maneuvered into position.

To complement the facility there is a team of trained and competent personnel to help customers using the service, along with a robust set of procedures to enable a safe operating environment.

About Roke Manor Research Ltd
Roke Manor Research Limited is wholly owned by Siemens, and based in Romsey Hampshire. Founded in 1956 and wholly owned by Siemens since 1991, Roke is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of innovative solutions and contract research and development. Roke employees 450 staff and has over 430 patents to it’s name. Roke pioneers developments in electronic sensors, networks, and communications technology.

About Siemens in the UK
Siemens was established in the United Kingdom 166 years ago and now employs 18,402 people in the UK. Last year’s revenues were £3.7 billion. As a leading global engineering and technology services company, Siemens provides innovative solutions to help tackle the world’s major challenges, across the key sectors of energy, industry and health-care. Siemens has offices and factories throughout the UK, with its headquarters in Frimley, Surrey. The company’s global headquarters is in Munich, Germany. For more information, visit www.siemens.co.uk
(source www.roke.co.uk)

Test and Measurement instrument maker  Chroma Ate is  expected to see  orders from Tesla  Motors to generate  $46 million USD in 2010, revenues from the electric-car maker are estimated at $10.1 million USD in 2009. Tesla will account for 26% of Chroma Ate’s total revenues in 2010 accordingly, compared with around 10% in 2009 (est). Data from Frost & Sullivan shows the market for electric vehicles will climb to 1.69 million units in 2014, rising at a CAGR of 19.5% from 490,000 in 2008. Chroma Ate is to benefit from the growing popularity of electric vehicles amid environmental concerns and rising oil prices. Chroma Ate began producing and testing the electro-mechanical control units for Tesla’s roadster models, as well as supplying related testing equipment to Tesla in 2007.

OITA & TOKYO, Japan & CHANDLER, Ariz. — Nakaya Microdevices Corporation (NMD), Amkor Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMKR) and Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO: 6502) today announced that they have signed definitive agreements for the formation of a joint venture to provide semiconductor assembly and final testing services in Japan. NMD, Amkor and Toshiba entered into discussions regarding a possible joint venture at the start of this year, and today’s announcement follows an April 28, 2009 memorandum of understanding between the parties. The new company is expected to begin operations on October 31.

Under the terms of the definitive agreements, NMD will become a joint venture, 60% owned by the existing shareholders of NMD, 30% by Amkor and 10% by Toshiba, and it will change its name to J-Devices Corporation (“J-Devices”).

Under the definitive agreements, the following equipment and operations will be transferred to J-Devices: the back-end process business, including technology development, at Toshiba LSI Package Solutions Corporation (“TPACS”), a Japan-based semiconductor packaging company wholly owned by Toshiba; the system LSI and memory back-end process equipment at TPACS’ Oita Works and Fukuoka Works; and certain wafer probing equipment installed at Toshiba’s Oita Operations. TPACS’ employees working for the transferred business will engage in the same business at J-Devices.

Amkor is expected to invest approximately 1.5 billion JPY (approximately $17 million) in J-Devices and to purchase certain assembly and test equipment from Toshiba for about 4.0 billion JPY (approximately $45 million) and lease such equipment to J-Devices. Toshiba is expected to invest approximately 0.5 billion JPY. In addition, Amkor will have the right to acquire a majority interest in J-Devices in 2012.

J-Devices aims to become a leading provider of semiconductor assembly and test services in Japan by combining the benefits of NMD’s low-cost operations, Amkor’s manufacturing expertise and global materials and component procurement capabilities, and Toshiba’s cutting-edge technology and know-how.

The closing under the definitive documents is subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of debt financing.

Outline of J-Devices Corporation (expected upon closing)
Location: 1913-2, Fukura, Usuki City, Oita Prefecture, Japan
President and CEO: Yoshifumi Nakaya
Start of Operation: October 31, 2009 (scheduled)
Ownership: 60% by existing shareholders of NMD, 30% Amkor and 10% Toshiba
Stated Capital: 1,770 million yen (pro forma as of October 31, 2009)
Employees: Approximately 2,000
Business: Semiconductor assembly and testing services

About Nakaya

Founded in 1970 in Oita, Japan, Nakaya Microdevices Corporation has served as an independent provider of semiconductor assembly and test services for nearly 40 years. More information is available in Japanese at http://www.nakaya-md.co.jp/

About Amkor

Amkor is a leading provider of semiconductor assembly and test services to semiconductor companies and electronics OEMs. More information on Amkor is available from the company’s SEC filings and on Amkor’s website: www.amkor.com.

About Toshiba

Toshiba is a world leader and innovator in pioneering high technology, and a diversified manufacturer and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products spanning information & communications systems; digital consumer products; electronic devices and components; power systems, including nuclear energy; industrial and social infrastructure systems; and home appliances.

Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network of more than 730 companies, with 199,000 employees worldwide. Visit Toshiba’s web site at www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm

NMD
Disclaimer:

This press release contains forward-looking statements concerning future plans, strategies and the performance of Nakaya Microdevices Corporation. These statements are based on management’s assumptions and beliefs in light of the economic, financial and other data currently available. Furthermore, they are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Nakaya therefore wishes to caution readers that actual results might differ materially from our expectations. Major risk factors that may have a material influence on results are indicated below, though this list is not necessarily exhaustive.

* Disputes including lawsuits in Japan and other countries;
* Success or failure of alliances or joint ventures promoted in collaboration with other companies;
* Success or failure of new businesses or R&D investment;
* Changes in political and economic conditions in Japan and abroad; unexpected regulatory changes;
* Major disasters, including earthquakes and typhoons;
* Rapid changes in the supply/demand situation in major markets and intensified price competition;
* Significant capital expenditure for production facilities and rapid changes in the market;
* Changes in financial markets, including fluctuations in interest rates and exchange rates.

Amkor
Forward-Looking Statement Disclaimer

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of U.S. federal securities laws. All statements other than statements of historical fact are considered forward-looking statements including, without limitation, statements regarding the establishment, structure, content and performance of the joint venture. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that could affect future results and cause actual results and events to differ materially from historical and expected results and those expressed or implied in the forward looking statements, including, but not limited to, the following: the closing of the joint venture is subject to receipt of debt financing and any necessary government approvals and the other closing conditions contained in the definitive agreements; and the performance of the joint venture will depend on the parties’ ability to successfully integrate and manage their contributions to the venture. Other important risk factors that could affect the outcome of the events set forth in these statements and that could affect the operating results and financial condition of the joint venture or Amkor are discussed in Amkor’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 and in Amkor’s subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission made prior to or after the date hereof. Amkor undertakes no obligation to review or update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this press release.

Toshiba
Disclaimer:

This press release contains forward-looking statements concerning future plans, strategies and the performance of Toshiba Group. These statements are based on management’s assumptions and beliefs in light of the economic, financial and other data currently available. Furthermore, they are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Toshiba therefore wishes to caution readers that actual results might differ materially from our expectations. Major risk factors that may have a material influence on results are indicated below, though this list is not necessarily exhaustive.

* Disputes including lawsuits in Japan and other countries;
* Success or failure of alliances or joint ventures promoted in collaboration with other companies;
* Success or failure of new businesses or R&D investment;
* Changes in political and economic conditions in Japan and abroad; unexpected regulatory changes;
* Major disasters, including earthquakes and typhoons;
* Rapid changes in the supply/demand situation in major markets and intensified price competition;
* Significant capital expenditure for production facilities and rapid changes in the market;
* Changes in financial markets, including fluctuations in interest rates and exchange rates.

Contacts:
Nakaya Microdevices Corporation
Keitaro Kai
TEL: +81-(50)3161-4938
e-mail: keitaro.kai@nakaya-md.co.jp Amkor Technology, Inc.
Joanne Solomon
Corporate Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
TEL : +1 480 821 5000 Extension 5416
email: joanne.solomon@amkor.com Toshiba Corporation
Corporate Communications Office
+81-(3)3457-2105

http://www.toshiba.co.jp/contact/media.htm

(source www.amkor.com)

In radio communications, a base station is a wireless communications station installed at a fixed location and used to communicate as part of a push-to-talk two-way radio system, or a wireless telephone system such as cellular CDMA or GSM cell site. In professional two-way radio systems, a base station is used to maintain contact with a dispatch fleet of hand-held or mobile radios or to activate one-way paging receivers. The base station is one end of a communications link. The other end is a movable vehicle-mounted radio or walkie-talkie.

A wireless telephone base station communicates with a mobile or hand-held phone. As an example, in a wireless telephone system, the signals from one or more mobile telephones in an area are received at a nearby base station, which then connects the call to the land-line network. Other equipment is involved depending on the system architecture. Mobile telephone provider networks, such as European GSM networks, may involve carrier, microwave radio, and switching facilities to connect the call. In the case of a portable phone such as a US cordless phone, the connection is directly connected to a wired land line.

The base station is the core of RF wireless installations and it’s where you make the connections for your cables, antennas, transmitters and receivers. This is where most problems can occur that affect performance through component failures, wireless interference or incorrect installation or maintenance. The result can be unacceptable and costly downtime for your networks, and time-consuming work to fix the problem by your field techs.

Base Transceiver Station

The base transceiver station, or BTS, contains the equipment for transmitting and receiving radio signals (transceivers), antennas, and equipment for encrypting and decrypting communications with the base station controller (BSC). Typically a BTS for anything other than a picocell will have several transceivers (TRXs) which allow it to serve several different frequencies and different sectors of the cell. A BTS is controlled by a parent BSC via the base station control function (BCF).The BCF is implemented as a discrete unit or even incorporated in a TRX in compact base stations. The BCF provides an operations and maintenance (O&M) connection to the network management system (NMS), and manages operational states of each TRX, as well as software handling and alarm collection. The BTSs are equipped with radios that are able to modulate layer 1 of interface Um; for GSM 2G+ the modulation type is GMSK, while for EDGE-enabled networks it is GMSK and 8-PSK. Frequency hopping is often used to increase overall BTS performance; this involves the rapid switching of voice traffic between TRXs in a sector. A hopping sequence is followed by the TRXs and handsets using the sector. Several hopping sequences are available, and the sequence in use for a particular cell is continually broadcast by that cell so that it is known to the handsets.

Due to aesthetics issues in many communities base stations are now being disguised as trees so they blend into their environment.

Base Station Industrial Resources

Anritsu Master Users Group
The Master Users Group is a Community dedicated to providing training, technical support, networking opportunities and links to Site Master, Spectrum Master, Cell Master, UMTS Master, and BTS Master product development teams, along with other valuable information for Master Users and Certified Master Users. The Master Users Group is uniquely positioned to deliver technical, educational, and career resources to our members. Master Users have the strength in numbers to develop and deliver significant benefits to today’s telecom service providers, tower companies, and wireless professionals. The Master Users Group offers users an opportunity to exchange ideas, discuss problems, explore solutions and provide interaction with Anritsu executives, developers and application engineers. Members receive a quarterly newsletter and get email notifications of new software releases. Membership is free and the only qualification is a genuine interest in the effective use of Anritsu Site Master, Spectrum Master, Cell Master, UMTS Master, and BTS Master instruments.  www.us.anritsu.com/masters

3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP)
3GPP was created in December 1998 by the signing of the “The 3rd Generation Partnership Project Agreement”. Its original scope was to produce Technical Specifications and Technical Reports for a 3G Mobile System based on evolved GSM core networks and the radio access technologies that they support (i.e., Universal Terrestrial Radio Access (UTRA) both Frequency Division Duplex (FDD) and Time Division Duplex (TDD) modes). The scope was subsequently amended to include the maintenance and development of the Global System for Mobile communication (GSM) Technical Specifications and Technical Reports including evolved radio access technologies (e.g. General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) and Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution (EDGE)).  www.3gpp.org

Third Generation Partnership Project 2 (3GPP2)
3GPP2 is a collaborative third generation (3G) telecommunications specifications-setting project, comprising North American and Asian interests developing global specifications for ANSI/TIA/EIA-41 Cellular Radio telecommunication Intersystem Operations network evolution to 3G and global specifications for the radio transmission technologies (RTTs) supported by ANSI/TIA/EIA-41.  3GPP2 was born out of the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) International Mobile Telecommunications “IMT-2000” initiative, covering high speed, broadband, and Internet Protocol (IP)-based mobile systems featuring network-to-network interconnection, feature/service transparency, global roaming and seamless services independent of location. IMT-2000 is intended to bring high-quality mobile multimedia telecommunications to a worldwide mass market by achieving the goals of increasing the speed and ease of wireless communications, responding to the problems faced by the increased demand to pass data via telecommunications, and providing “anytime, anywhere” services. www.3gpp2.org

3G Americas
3G Americas unites mobile operators and manufacturers in the Americas to provide a single voice to represent the GSM family of wireless technologies — GSM, GPRS, EDGE, and UMTS/HSDPA. 3G Americas is committed to working with regulatory bodies, technical standards bodies and other global wireless organizations in order to promote truly seamless interoperability and convergence. These relationships include Market Representation Partner for 3GPP (Third Generation Partnership Project), membership in CITEL (Inter-American Telecommunications Commission), collaborative working agreements with the GSM Association, UMTS Forum, and ASETA (Association of Telecommunications Enterprises of the Andean Community). www.3gamericas.org

CTIA-The Wireless Association
CTIA-The Wireless Association, is an international nonprofit membership organization founded in 1984, representing all sectors of wireless communications: cellular, personal communication services and enhanced specialized mobile radio. The organization represents service providers, manufacturers, wireless data and internet companies, as well as other contributors to the wireless universe. CTIA advocates on their behalf before the Executive Branch, the Federal Communications Commission, Congress, and state regulatory and legislative bodies. CTIA also coordinates the industry’s voluntary efforts to bring consumers a wide variety of choices and information regarding their wireless service, and supports important industry initiatives such as Wireless AMBER Alerts, and the “When it comes to Wireless, Safety is Your Call” safe driving public service announcement campaign. www.ctia.org

GSM Association (GSMA)
Founded in 1987, GSMA is a global trade association representing more than 750 GSM mobile phone operators across 219 countries and territories of the world. In addition, more than 210 (numbers taken from the online brochure) manufacturers and suppliers support the Association’s initiatives as associate members. The primary goals of the GSMA are to ensure mobile phones and wireless services work globally and are easily accessible, enhancing their value to individual customers and national economies, while creating new business opportunities for operators and their suppliers. The Association’s members represent more than 3 billion GSM and 3GSM connections — over 86% of the world’s mobile phone connections. www.gsmworld.com

Lake Mary, FL USA – Test Equipment Connection Opens New Affiliate in Singapore

Test Equipment Connection Corporation announced today that Test Equipment Connection Pte. Ltd., based in Singapore, is now operational.

“Since we established our Hong Kong operations in September 2007, our transactional volume has expanded significantly in Southeast Asia,” said President John Bahng. “Our Singapore facility will enable the continued growth we are seeing in sales and purchases of second hand test equipment in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Viet Nam and the Philippines. Expanding into Singapore compliments our Hong Kong office and furthers our ability to add additional staff and better respond to our local customers’ test equipment needs.”

About Test Equipment Connection Corporation

Test Equipment Connection Corporation, Test Equipment Connection Pte. Ltd., and TE Connection Asia Limited are industry-leading suppliers of new, refurbished and second-hand electronic test and measurement (“T&M”) equipment. The companies sell, buy, lease, rent, trade, repair and calibrate over 315 manufacturers including Agilent, Tektronix, Anritsu, Rohde & Schwarz, Advantest, Megger, LeCroy, Chroma and Fluke, with thousands of products available. The companies are a single source supplier with in-house calibration laboratories assuring that customers receive only the highest quality T&M equipment and support. Test Equipment Connection Corporation has over 250,000 customers, a 45,000 square foot warehouse and repair facility in the US, and 16 years of profitability and financial strength.

Visit www.TestEquipmentConnection.com

or

email Info@Teconnectionasia.com for more information.

Download this Press Release TEC Singapore Office.pdf

Test Equipment Connection Pte. Ltd.
6 Battery Road
#31-00 Standard Chartered Bank Building
Singapore 049909  Telephone: 65-6320-8596

TE Connection Asia, Ltd.
Unit 13, 16 / FL Fotan Industrial Centre
26-28 Au Pui Wan Street
Fotan Shatin N.T.    Hong Kong: 852-2690-1360 China: 86 136-3217-2095

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Test Equipment Connection Corporation

30 Skyline Drive
Lake Mary, FL 32746 USA   (800) 615-8378 x 141

Lake Mary, FL USA – Chroma Systems Solutions,  Inc., internationally known for it’s AC and DC Loads,  AC Power Sources and power supply testing equipment, has today joined  forces with Test Equipment Connection through a worldwide distribution  agreement.

Test Equipment Connection, the global single source supplier of general purpose electronic test equipment, will distribute Chroma power products including AC and DC loads, programmable AC Power sources, DC power supplies and digital multi / power meters. “Chroma is a world leader in power test instruments and systems,” commented Mike Novello President and COO of Test Equipment Connection. “Our customers are upgrading to new Chroma AC and DC power supplies after learning about the Chroma brand. Chroma delivers precise high power testing at a great price.”

About Test Equipment Connection Corporation:

Test Equipment Connection Corporation and TE Connection Asia Limited are industry-leading suppliers of new, refurbished and second-hand electronic test and measurement (“T&M”) equipment. They sell, rent, lease, buy, trade, repair and calibrate over 315 manufacturers with thousands of products available new and refurbished. The companies are a single source supplier with in-house calibration laboratories assuring that customers receive only the highest quality T&M equipment and support. Test Equipment Connection Corporation has over 250,000 customers, a 45,000 square foot warehouse and repair facility in the US, and 16 years of profitability and financial strength. Visit www.TestEquipmentConnection.com for more information or call (800) 615-8378 or (407) 804-1299.

About Chroma Systems Solutions:

Chroma is the largest worldwide provider of power testing instruments and systems including programmable AC Power Sources and DC Power Supplies, AC Loads and DC Electronic Loads, Digital Power Meters, Multi-Meters, and Automated Power Supply Testing Systems.  Chroma’s programmable power supplies, electronic loads, measurement instruments and automated testing systems provide solutions for applications in aerospace, defense, military, automotive, medical, battery, solar, marine, and regulatory testing.  Customized systems and instrumentation for power supply test and characterization include architecture and platforms built to fit diverse bench-top, R&D, design verification and automated test system technical requirements and specifications. Applications include testing of batteries and battery chargers, grid inverters, solar panels/arrays, DC-DC & off-line power supplies, fuel cells, photovoltaic arrays and many other related products. With offices and manufacturing facilities located worldwide, Chroma is renowned for it’s commitment to excellence in product, service, and innovation. Chroma Systems Solutions, Inc. is located in Lake Forest, CA. For more company and product information visit their website at www.ChromaUSA.com or call (949) 600-6400.

What is World Standards Day?

World Standards Day began as a celebration of the birth of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO www.iso.org), which held its first meeting in London on October 14, 1946. From an initial roster of 25 countries, ISO (based in Geneva, Switzerland) now has 123 member nations and has evolved into the global clearinghouse for all standards activities. ISO’s U.S. representative, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI www.ansi.org), is one of the founding organizations of World Standards Day. Today, World Standards Day is sponsored annually by ISO; the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC www.iec.ch), which develops international standards for the electrical and electronics industries; and the International Telecommunications Union (ITU www.itu.int), an international organization  responsible for the coordination, development, regulation, and  standardization of telecommunications standards.

The goal of World Standards Day is to raise awareness of the importance of global standardization to the world economy and to promote its role in helping meet the needs of business, industry, government, and consumers worldwide. The international event pays tribute to the thousands of volunteers around the world who participate in standardization activities. Since its initial celebration in 1970, member countries commemorate World Standards Day by organizing special gatherings and events, ranging from conferences, exhibitions, and seminars to film shows, TV and radio interviews, and full “standards weeks” around mid October.

How Does the U.S. Mark This Day?

Each October in Washington, DC, members of the U.S. standardization  community gather with other leaders in business, industry and government  for a U.S. World Standards Day exhibit, reception and dinner gala. During the dinner ceremony the Ronald Brown Standards Leadership Award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated leadership in promoting the  important role of standardization in eliminating global barriers to trade.  Awards are also presented to the winners of the World Standards Day Paper  Competition, which is designed to raise awareness of the importance of  standards, as well as present various perspectives on national and international standards and conformity assessment issues.

Who Sponsors World Standards Day in the U.S.?

In the U.S., World Standards Day is a joint effort between the private and public sector. This year’s World Standards Day events were coordinated and funded by the World Standards Day Committee, consisting of representatives from more than 25 major companies, professional and technical societies, trade associations, standards developing organizations and government agencies. The co-chairs of the World Standards Day Committee are the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

Why is U.S. Recognition of World Standards Day Important?

World Standards Day presents the American business community with an  opportunity to demonstrate its commitment to the important role standards  play in increasing U.S. competitiveness. In today’s changing economy,  industry, government, standards developing organizations, and other groups need to work together to ensure that U.S. products and services are accepted  in the global marketplace, thereby enhancing U.S. leadership abroad. World Standards Day provides the U.S. with the forum to build on such relationships.

What is the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)?

ANSI is a private nonprofit membership organization that coordinates the U.S. voluntary standards system, bringing together interests from the private and public sectors to develop voluntary standards for a wide array of U.S. industries. The Institute’s membership includes approximately 1,100 national and international companies, government agencies, and professional, technical, trade, labor, and consumer organizations. ANSI is the official U.S. member body to the world’s leading standards bodies – the ISO and the IEC via the U.S. National Committee. www.ansi.org

What is the National institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)?

NIST is a non-regulatory agency in the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Technology Administration. Formerly known as the National Bureau of Standards, NIST promotes economic growth by working with industry to develop and apply technology, measurement, and standards.  www.nist.gov

(source www.ansi.org)