Baytems' New ESDzap Offers the Most Affordable ESD Simulation on the Market Baytems, a world leader in electronics

testing equipment, is pleased to announce the release of the ESDzap -- the most economical and capable ESD simulator in i ts class. With a price tag under $4,000, the ESDzap offers the same features and functionality as devices that cost twice as much. As a handheld device that is IEC/EN 61000-4-2 certified, the ESDzap offers versatility, reliability and an ea se of use that's hard to match. For smaller companies with small budgets, it is a perfect solution. Tampere, Finland, August 31, 2012 -- Baytems, a world leader in electronics test ing equipment, is pleased to announce the release of the ESDzap -- the most econ omical and capable ESD simulator in its class. With a price tag under $4,000, th e ESDzap offers the same features and functionality as devices that cost twice a s much. As a handheld device that is IEC/EN 61000-4-2 certified, the ESDzap offe rs versatility, reliability and an ease of use that's hard to match. For smaller companies with small budgets, it is a perfect solution. ESD simulators are essential tools in a number of industries, from consumer elec tronics to automotive, that need to test the immunity of a device or component t o potentially harmful electrostatic discharge. In the past, companies often reli ed on large, clunky, expensive tools. Baytems' new ESDzap brings together qualit y craftsmanship and lightweight design, all at an attractive price point. Now, e ven small businesses and individuals can benefit from industrial-grade testing e quipment. At less than $4,000, the ESDzap is an investment that will quickly pay for itself. ESD simulation is an important facet of precompliance testing and is also a requ irement for a product to receive the CE mark, which certifies that a product mee ts certain performance and safety standards in European markets. With the ESDzap , developers can ensure that a new product will perform well and safely before l aunching into full-scale production. The ESDzap offers a wide range of functionalities. It can test in 100 V incremen ts, with a minimum setting of 500 V and a maximum setting of 8 kV. The ESDzap in cludes air and contact modes, automatic triggering, pulse detection, automatic p olarity switching, discharge detection and a straightforward user interface. It even comes with a handy carrying case. With the ESDzap's combination of useful f eatures, convenience and affordable pricing, no electronics manufacturer should be without one. To download the ESDzap datasheet, review its features, or buy a unit, visit the Baytems online shop at http://www.baytems.com/?t=products&s=emc&p=esdzap. ESDzap Hi-Resolution Image http://www.baytems.com/images/prod/esdzap_1_big.jpg About Baytems Baytems is a leading designer, developer and manufacturer of electronic instrume nts and testing devices. In addition to ESD simulators, the company produces LIS N devices for testing interference on power lines. Baytems also produces telecom munications equipment for the aerospace and defense industry, including broadban d amplifiers and databus products. Based in Finland, Baytems has delivered innov ative devices and technology solutions for 10 years. Contact: Eero Alkkiomaki, info@baytems.com, Phone: +358-40-545-3786, Fax: +44-87 2-115-7886, http://www.baytems.com Contact : Eero Alkkiomaki

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