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The Fascinating Story of Tektronix, the Oregon Oscilloscope Giant That Gave Silicon Valley Its Eyes

Discover the fascinating story of Tektronix, the Oregon company that transformed the oscilloscope into one of the most important tools of the electronics age. From its postwar beginnings to becoming a global leader in test and measurement equipment, Tektronix gave engineers the ability to see electrical signals clearly—and helped power the rise of computers, semiconductors, and Silicon Valley. This is the story of groundbreaking engineering, rapid growth, fierce competition, and the legacy of a company whose instruments helped shape modern technology.