Tektronix Named Two-Time Finalist for "Best in Test" 2009 Awards

BEAVERTON, OR, Jan 12 (MARKET WIRE) --
Tektronix, Inc., a leading worldwide provider of test, measurement and
monitoring instrumentation, today announced that two of its products were
selected by the editors of Test & Measurement World magazine for its Best
in Test 2009 industry awards. The DPO3000 digital phosphor oscilloscope
is one of 6 products receiving the nomination in the oscilloscope
category. In addition, the SA2600 handheld real-time spectrum analyzer
was selected as one of 5 finalists in the RF/Microwave instruments
category. The awards honor products that have brought significant
technological advancement to the test industry.

The category winners are determined by the magazine's readers, who vote
online between now and February 6, 2009. Ballots are available online at
www.tmworld.com/awards. Best in Test award winners will be announced in
the April issue of Test & Measurement World and online April 1st at
www.tmworld.com.

"For the 2009 Best in Test award, our editors are pleased to present to
our readers 76 exceptional finalists in 16 categories," said Rick Nelson,
Test & Measurement World editor-in-chief. "The Tektronix DPO3000 digital
phosphor oscilloscope is one of the strong contenders in the oscilloscope
category, and the SA2600 handheld real-time spectrum analyzer is one of
the strong contenders in the general-purpose RF/microwave instruments
category."

"We greatly appreciate being recognized by the editors of T&M World as a
finalist in two categories for the Best in Test 2009 industry awards,"
said Martyn Etherington, vice president of worldwide marketing,
Tektronix. "It is exciting and rewarding for us at Tektronix to be able
to enable our customers with innovation that goes far beyond
specification improvements, and gives customers the tools they need to be
successful in the new digital age."

About the DPO3000

The DPO3000 digital phosphor oscilloscopes provide triggering and decode
support for the most popular serial buses used in embedded applications.
The DPO3000 simplifies debug and sets new standards for performance,
value, and ease-of-use. The DPO3000 oscilloscope family consists of six
models, ranging from 100 MHz to 500 MHz. All models provide 2.5 GS/s
sampling with > 5x oversampling on all channels.

About the SA2600

The SA2600 handheld real-time spectrum analyzer includes DPX(TM) waveform
image processor technology that provides a live RF view of the spectrum.
The SA2600 with 10kHz-6.2GHz frequency coverage, 20 MHz real time
bandwidth and -153dBm Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL) is designed to
deliver benchtop spectrum analyzer performance in a battery-operated,
handheld field unit.

About Test & Measurement World

The Best in Test Awards are presented annually by the editors of Test &
Measurement World. These awards honor important and innovative new
products and services in the electronics test and measurement industry.
Products from all areas of electronics testing and inspection are
eligible. Test & Measurement World has been presenting the Best in Test
Awards since 1991.

About Tektronix

Tektronix is a leading supplier of test, measurement, and monitoring
products, solutions and services for the communications, computer, and
semiconductor industries -- as well as military/aerospace, consumer
electronics, education and a broad range of other industries worldwide.
With 60 years of experience, Tektronix enables its customers to design,
build, deploy, and manage next-generation global communications networks,
computing and advanced technologies. Headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon,
Tektronix has operations in 19 countries worldwide. Tektronix' Web
address is www.tektronix.com.

Tektronix is a registered trademark of Tektronix, Inc. All other trade
names referenced are the service marks, trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies.

Media Contact:
Amy Higgins
PR Manager, Tektronix
Email Contact
503.627.6497

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