Tektronix acquires Optametra enhanced coherent optical test lineup

Tektronix, the leading supplier of testing, measurement and monitoring products and solutions, has announced the acquisition of Optametra. Through the combination of both parties, it will create measurement instruments with the best analysis capabilities and performance to meet emerging needs. Coherent optical standard requirements.

Tektronix President Amir Aghdaei stated that the emergence of coherent optical standards has caused a technological transformation in the communications market and brought new test challenges. Optametra technology, together with Tektronix's new generation of performance oscilloscopes, can provide customers with powerful solutions to meet the needs of this market. In addition, the merger can also strengthen the position of Tektronix in the communications and optical markets, build a diverse product portfolio and build sampling oscilloscope and BERTScope product lineup.

Robert Marsland, President and co-founder of Optametra, pointed out that he is very pleased to join Tektronix. He also sees the great opportunities brought by overcoming these emerging challenges. Being part of Tektronix will allow Optametra to continue to grow.

Founded in 2007, Optametra specializes in consistent testing of more than 100G. In March 2009, the company launched the 40G Coherent lightwave signal analyzer and introduced the 100G version later that same year. The company is a pioneer in continuous testing and has maintained a leading position in product and customer support in R&D and manufacturing. Optametra Signal Analysis Suite software provides the most relevant information display, the most relevant modulation format, and the widest line width tolerance.