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News Release from: Tektronix
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 15 December 2000
Tektronix acquires Bluetooth protocol
analyser
Tektronix is to acquire the Bluetooth SIG (Special Interest Group) approved protocol analyser product from Digianswer, a subsidiary of Motorola based in Nibe, Denmark
Tektronix, a market leader in the test, measurement and monitoring industry, has announced an agreement to acquire the Bluetooth SIG (Special Interest Group) approved protocol analyser product from Digianswer, a subsidiary of Motorola based in Nibe, Denmark In addition, the companies will form a five-year partnership to further advance Bluetooth technology and applications
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 23 Feb 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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According to Cahners-Instat, it is expected that by 2005 close to 670 million Bluetooth devices will be shipped annually.
With this acquisition, Tektronix becomes a leading supplier of testing tools needed to advance the implementation of Bluetooth technology.
The acquired Bluetooth protocol analyser joins a suite of Tektronix products aimed at enabling the rapid adoption of Bluetooth technology in the electronics industry.
In addition to further development of the protocol analyser, the company plans to leverage this advanced technology across its entire product portfolio to provide more complete design and debug solutions for Bluetooth developers.
"Bluetooth could revolutionise the way we apply technology in our everyday life.
However, adoption of Bluetooth technology has been slowed by the inability to accurately and rapidly test products before they come to market," said Rick Wills, president and CEO, Tektronix.
"Tektronix' expertise in test and measurement, and Digianswer's industry-leading Bluetooth technology, will provide the industry with the test equipment needed to accelerate the development of Bluetooth products and services." "This partnership will augment Motorola's strong commitment to the Bluetooth market space and broaden Digianswer's implementation of Bluetooth applications, as well as enhance the industry's ability to provide interoperable solutions," said Ole Jensen, managing director, Digianswer. Request free introductory details about products from Tektronix ...
"Tektronix has the knowledge and expertise to enable the Bluetooth industry, by supporting this emerging communications, computer and consumer electronics technology.".
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