Tektronix Acquires Synthesys Research, Inc.

Beaverton, OR - Tektronix, Inc., a leading supplier of test, measurement, and monitoring products and solutions, today completed the acquisition of SyntheSys Research, Inc. The details of the transaction were not disclosed.

Founded in 1989, SyntheSys Research, Inc., innovator of the award - winning BERTScope™, is a privately held corporation located in Menlo Park, California. SyntheSys develops and manufactures high - speed signal integrity test and measurement instrumentation for the computer, storage and communications industries.

“The acquisition of SyntheSys Research, Inc. brings to Tektronix a strong team that has delivered leading innovation with the BERTScope,” said Brian Reich, General Manager of Performance Oscilloscopes for Tektronix. “The combination of SyntheSys and Tektronix accelerates our ability to provide leading full product solutions for both transmitter and receiver high-speed serial test.”

About Tektronix

For more than sixty years, engineers have turned to Tektronix for test, measurement and monitoring solutions to solve design challenges, improve productivity and dramatically reduce time to market. Tektronix is a leading supplier of test instrumentation for engineers focused on electronic design, manufacturing, and advanced technology development. Headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, Tektronix serves customers worldwide and offers award-winning service and support. Stay on the leading edge at www.tektronix.com.