Leading Chinese Universities Purchase Thousands of Tektronix Oscillosc

BEAVERTON, Ore., March 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tektronix, Inc. , a leading worldwide provider of test, measurement and monitoring instrumentation, today announced that several important Chinese universities including Fu Dan University, Shanghai Jan Tong University and Huazhong Science and Technology University have purchased more than 2000 Tektronix oscilloscopes over several years, used to upgrade the research facilities of their engineering labs. The Tektronix TDS1000 and TDS2000 oscilloscopes assist students in learning advanced testing theory and with research projects.

Hua Zhong Science & Technology University has one of the most advanced electronic engineering labs in China. The Tektronix oscilloscopes will enable students to participate in national electronic design contests. Equipped with Tektronix' oscilloscopes, these university labs enable students to conduct more extensive and creative research experiments than previously possible.

"We are very happy to provide our latest testing tools and measurement equipment to these prestigious Chinese universities," said James Alderton, Asia Pacific Marketing Director, Tektronix. "Tektronix' oscilloscopes are the preferred choice of design and test engineers around the world. Equipped with these new instruments, student and faculty staff will have the best tools for teaching and extending research in the design and development of advanced digital technology."

"We are impressed by the performance and ease-of-use of TDS1000/2000 digital storage oscilloscopes," said Professor Yu Chenfang of the electronic engineering department, Fudan University. "This equipment represents the advanced technology of electronic testing, enabling our students to stay abreast with the most advanced testing methodology in the electronic engineering industry."

"Tektronix' DSO is helpful for students to gain a better understanding of advanced testing theories," said Zhao Yundi, director of the experiment center of Huazhong Science and Technology University. "Equipped with 1000 units of TDS1000/2000, the lab for Electronic & Electricity core-programs training has significantly improved the efficiency of the faculty when delivering the core programs of electronic & electricity engineering."

About TDS1000/2000

The TDS1000 Series and TDS2000 Series digital storage oscilloscopes deliver an unbeatable combination of superior performance, unmatched ease-of-use, and affordability in an ultra lightweight, portable package. The oscilloscopes provide affordable digital precision with up to 200MHz bandwidth and 2GS/s maximum sample rate. The TDS1000 and TDS2000 series oscilloscopes provide accurate real-time acquisition up to their full bandwidth, advanced triggers to isolate signals of interest, and 11 standard automatic measurements on all models. The simple user interface with classic, analog-style controls makes these instruments easy to use, reducing learning time and increasing efficiency. Innovative features, such as the autoset menu, probe check wizard, context-sensitive help menu, and color LCD display (TDS2000 Series) optimize instrument setup and operation.

About Tektronix

Tektronix, Inc. is a test, measurement, and monitoring company providing measurement solutions to the communications, computer, and semiconductor industries worldwide. With more than 55 years of experience, Tektronix enables its customers to design, build, deploy, and manage next-generation global communications networks and advanced technologies. Headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, Tektronix has operations in 19 countries worldwide. Tektronix' Web address is http://www.tektronix.com/.

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