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Tektronix, Inc. (→ WikiData) (short: "Tek") is an American company best known for manufacturing test and measurement equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and video and mobile test protocol equipment.
History
In late summer 1945, C. Howard Vollum. Melvin J. "Jack" Murdock, Miles Tippery and (later) accountant Glenn McDowell decided to found a company to produce their first oscilloscope. It incorporated on January 2, 1946 as Tekrad but after a short time changed its name to Tektronix (a name suggested by Tippery). The company was headquartered in Portland, Oregon, before moving to Beaverton, Oregon in 1956.
The IPO was in 1963.
By 1974, Tektronix employed over 11,500 staff[1]. Around this time, they became Oregon's largest employer, growing to more than 24,000 employees in 1981, but shrinking to 12,000 by the end of 1991.[2]
The company joined the Fortune 500 (at 457th) in 1975, with $336.6 million in sales[2], and passed the $1 billion mark in sales in 1981.
However, between 1979 and 1984, earnings fell more than 40 percent, and reported its first-ever loss (of $16.7 million) for fiscal 1988[2].
Acquisition
In November 2007, Danaher Corporation acquired Tektronix as a subsidiary for $38 cash per share, which equated to a valuation of approximately $2.8 billion.
Tektronix is now a subsidiary of Fortive, a spinoff from Danaher Corporation.
Links
- Tektronix history at vintagetek.org
- Tektronix @ Wikipedia
Presidents
| 1946 – 1971 | Howard Vollum (CEO until Oct 1974) |
| 1971 – 1987 | Earl Wantland (also CEO from Oct 1974) |
| 1987 – 1990 | Dave Friedley |
| 1990 – 1990 | Bill Walker (interim President and COO) |
| 1990 – 1992 | Jerry Meyer |
| 1992 – 1995 | Delbert W. Yocam |
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Brand Names and Trademarks
The US Patents and Trademark Office has many records available for public viewing. Some of the data is also available via 3rd party sites such as USPTO.report.
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QuickChip and QuickCustom Trademarks in 1987
References
- ↑ pTektronix 1974 Computer Products Catalog, p.43
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Tektronix, Inc. History @ fundinguniverse.com
People affiliated with Tektronix
Products by Tektronix
| Model | Class | Series | Description | Introduced | Discontinued |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 011-0021-00 | Calibration fixture | input RC standardizer | (?) | (?) | |
| 011-0022-00 | Calibration fixture | input RC standardizer | (?) | (?) | |
| 011-0029-00 | Calibration fixture | input RC standardizer | (?) | (?) | |
| 011-0030-00 | Calibration fixture | input RC standardizer | (?) | (?) | |
| 011-0045-00 | Probe | 50 Ohm inline termination | (?) | (?) | |
| 011-0051-00 | Calibration fixture | input RC standardizer | (?) | (?) | |
| 011-0065-00 | Calibration fixture | input RC standardizer | (?) | (?) | |
| 011-0066-00 | Calibration fixture | input RC standardizer | (?) | (?) | |
| 011-0067-00 | Calibration fixture | input RC standardizer | (?) | (?) | |
| 011-0068-00 | Calibration fixture | input RC standardizer | (?) | (?) | |
| 011-0073-00 | Calibration fixture | input RC standardizer | (?) | (?) | |
| 011-0093-00 | Attenuator | 600 Ω Step Attenuator | (?) | (?) | |
| 011-0100-00 | Accessory | 75 Ω Step-up termination | (?) | (?) | |
| 011-0100-01 | Accessory | 75 Ω Step-up termination | (?) | (?) | |
| 011-0109-00 | Accessory | 75 Ω Step-up termination | (?) | (?) | |
| 011-0129-00 | Probe | Precision BNC Feed-Through Terminator | (?) | (?) | |
| 012-0114-00 | Probe | 6' 50 Ω N-type coax Cable | (?) | (?) | |
| 012-0482-00 | Probe | Precision 36" 50 Ω BNC Cable | (?) | (?) | |
| 012-1053-00 | Probe | P6455 | Lead Set | (?) | (?) |
| 012-1230-01 | Probe | P6486 | Lead Set | (?) | (?) |
| 012-1231-02 | Probe | P6486 | Lead Set | (?) | (?) |
| 012-1277-01 | Probe | P6487 | Lead Set | (?) | (?) |
| 013-0005-00 | Calibration fixture | Gain Adjust Adapter | (?) | (?) | |
| 013-0015-00 | Calibration fixture | Plug-in Extension | 1960 | (?) | |
| 013-0019-00 | Calibration fixture | Plug-in Extension | 1959 | (?) | |
| 013-002 | Plug-in | 560-series scopes | Triple 0-250 V power supply plug-in | 1968 | (?) |
| 013-0034-00 | Calibration fixture | 560-series scopes | 560-series plug-in extension | (?) | (?) |
| 013-0048-01 | Plug-in | Type O and 3A8 | Terminal Adapter Assembly | (?) | (?) |
| 013-0049-01 | Plug-in | Type O and 3A8 | Shielded Input Cover | (?) | (?) |
| 013-0067-00 | Plug-in | Type O and 3A8 | Logarithmic Amplifier Adapter | (?) | (?) |
| 013-0115-00 | Plug-in | 2600 series | Adapter | (?) | (?) |
| 013-0124-00 | Plug-in | 178 | IC test fixture | (?) | (?) |
| 013-0146-00 | Accessory | Terminal Access Adapter Kit | 1974 | (?) | |
| 013-0169-00 | Accessory | Balanced Output Isolation Transformer | (?) | (?) | |
| 013-0278-00 | Accessory | Video display clamp | (?) | (?) | |
| 013-029 | Calibration fixture | Tunnel Diode Risetime Tester | (?) | (?) | |
| 013-068 | Plug-in | Type O and 3A8 | Gating Adapter | 1963 | (?) |
| 013-081 | Plug-in | Type O and 3A8 | Compensating Adapter | (?) | (?) |
| 013-086 | Plug-in | Type O and 3A8 | Leakage Current Adapter | (?) | (?) |
| 015-0062-00 | Audio/Video | TV Sync Separator | 1966 | (?) | |
| 015-0073-00 | Power supply | Accessory Power Supply | 1967 | (?) | |
| 015-0075-00 | Audio/Video | Video Staircase Differentiator | (?) | (?) | |
| 015-0088-00 | Accessory | Tunnel diode pulser | (?) | (?) | |
| 015-0107-00 | Signal generator | 1L5 & 3L5 Plugins | Swept Frequency Converter | 1969 | (?) |
| 015-0108-00 | Interface | rotational analyzer | 1968 | (?) | |
| 015-0174-02 | Controller | Test Station Control Unit | (?) | (?) | |
| 015-0221-00 | Probe | DC Block | (?) | (?) | |
| 015-0267-00 | Plug-in | TM500 system | 16-channel scanner | (?) | (?) |
| 015-0274-00 | Plug-in | TM500 system | AC switching unit | (?) | (?) |
| 015-0361-00 | Accessory | 830-series communication analyzers | Current Loop Interface | (?) | (?) |
| 015-0408-00 | Plug-in | TM500 system | peak-to-peak detector amplifier | (?) | (?) |
| 015-0611-00 | Accessory | CG5011 | Programmable Pulse Head for the CG5011 | 1990 | (?) |
| 016-0059-00 | Test fixture | Adapter for 292 | 1962 | (?) | |
| 016-0155-00 | Plug-in | 7000-series scopes | 7000-series slot cover | (?) | (?) |
| 016-0260-00 | Oscilloscope | Viewing hood | (?) | (?) | |
| 016-0362-00 | Accessory | Tool Box | (?) | (?) | |
| 016-0506-0x | Plug-in | 1502 | Y-T chart recorder | 1971 | (?) |
| 016-0947-00 | Plug-in | 1230 | 1230 Rack Mount Adapter | (?) | (?) |
| 017-0075-00 | Test fixture | Adapter for 291 | 1962 | (?) | |
| 017-0086-00 | Pulse generator | Portable Pulse Generator | (?) | (?) | |
| 017-012 | Accessory | Power splitter | 1964 | (?) | |
| 018-0144-00 | Plug-in | MicroLab I | RCA 1802 personality card | (?) | (?) |
| 018-0145-00 | Plug-in | MicroLab I | Fairchild F8 personality card | (?) | (?) |
| 018-0146-00 | Plug-in | MicroLab I | Intel 8085A personality card | (?) | (?) |
| 018-0147-00 | Plug-in | MicroLab I | Fairchild 3870/3872 personality card | (?) | (?) |
| 018-0151-00 | Plug-in | MicroLab I | Motorola 6800/6802/6808 personality card | (?) | (?) |
| 018-0152-00 | Plug-in | MicroLab I | MCS-48 personality card | (?) | (?) |
| 018-0153-00 | Plug-in | MicroLab I | personality card | (?) | (?) |
| 018-0154-00 | Plug-in | MicroLab I | Motorola 6801/68120 personality card | (?) | (?) |
| 018-0156-00 | Plug-in | MicroLab I | Zilog Z-80A personality card | (?) | (?) |
| 018-0157-00 | Plug-in | MicroLab I | Motorola 6809 personality card | (?) | (?) |
| 018-0171-00 | Plug-in | MicroLab I | Zilog Z8000 personality card | (?) | (?) |
| 018-0172-00 | Plug-in | MicroLab I | 8086/8088 personality card | (?) | (?) |
| 018-0179-00 | Plug-in | MicroLab I | Texas Instruments TMS9900/9989 personality card | (?) | (?) |
| 018-0180-00 | Plug-in | MicroLab I | Motorola 68000 personality card | (?) | (?) |
| 018-0190-00 | Plug-in | MicroLab I | Motorola 6809E personality card | (?) | (?) |
| 018-0206-00 | Plug-in | MicroLab I | Motorola 68xxx personality card | 1983 | (?) |
| 018-0207-00 | Plug-in | MicroLab I | National Semiconductor NSC800 personality card | (?) | (?) |
| 020-0279-00 | Peripheral | 4051 | 4051 File Manager ROM Pack | (?) | (?) |
| 020-0614-00 | Peripheral | 4052 | Tape SEND Enhancement | (?) | (?) |
| 021-0033-00 | Accessory | Data Communications Interface Unit | (?) | (?) | |
| 021-0116-00 | Interface | P7001 | CP Bus Interface for P7001 | (?) | (?) |
| 021-0127-00 | Interface | P7001 | 31 Calculator Interface for P7001 | 1973 | (?) |
| 021-0188-00 | Peripheral | 4051 | Data Communication Interface | (?) | (?) |
| 021-0189-00 | Peripheral | 4051 | 4051 RS232 Printer Interface | (?) | (?) |
| 021-0206-00 | Interface | P7001 | GPIB Interface for P7001 | (?) | (?) |
| 021-0230-00 | Interface | CP1100 | CP1100-series GPIB interface | (?) | (?) |
| 021-0366-00 | Probe | DAS9100 | DDL stamp probe | (?) | (?) |
| 021-0374-00 | Plug-in | 7000-series scopes | GPIB Interface | 1986 | (?) |
| 035-5015-00 | Plug-in | 7000-series scopes | Signal Coupler | (?) | (?) |
| 035-5028-00 | Plug-in | 577 | SCR Turn-Off Time Adapter | (?) | (?) |
| 035-5031-00 | Plug-in | TM500 system | delay line | 1977 | (?) |
| 035-5039-00 | Calibration fixture | 1101 test load unit | (?) | (?) | |
| 035-5052-00 | Plug-in | TM500 system | audio function | (?) | (?) |
| 035-5057-00 | Plug-in | TM500 system | optical-to-electrical converter | (?) | (?) |
| 040-0065-00 | Plug-in | 500-series scopes | Blank plug-in for 500 series | (?) | (?) |
| 040-0245-00 | Plug-in | 560-series scopes | Blank plug-in kit for 560 series | (?) | (?) |
| 040-0553-00 | Plug-in | 7000-series scopes | Blank 7000-series plug-in | (?) | (?) |
| 040-0652-03 | Plug-in | TM500 system | custom plug-in kit | (?) | (?) |
| 040-0652-90 | Plug-in | TM500 system | probe power supply | (?) | (?) |