New online tool from Tektronix and RS Components enhances oscilloscope probe selection

RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), the world's leading high service distributor of electronics and maintenance products, has announced the introduction of a new interactive, online probe selector tool from Tektronix, a leading supplier of test, measurement and monitoring instrumentation. The selector tool enables users to quickly upgrade their oscilloscopes, and provides the capability to choose from more than 100 probes by instrument series, model number or standards and applications, with the added option of fine-tuning the search according to specific testing requirements. Located online at www.rs-components.com/tektronix, the results of the oscilloscope probe and accessory selection are displayed as images for the first 15 matches, with the remaining matches listed as the manufacturer's stock number, linking directly to the part specification page. "Engineers are under constant pressure to work faster using increasingly complex technologies, and they need easy access to tools for device design validation and debug," said Fred Knowles, Head of Product Management - Electronics at RS Components. "The Tektronix probe selector tool simplifies the process for engineers to quickly find and buy the right accessories, enabling them to analyse and resolve challenging design issues." technologies, and they need easy access to tools for device design validation and debug," said Fred Knowles, Head of Product Management - Electronics at RS Components. "The Tektronix probe selector tool simplifies the process for engineers to quickly find and buy the right accessories, enabling them to analyse and resolve challenging design issues." RS Components and Allied Electronics are the trading brands of Electrocomponents plc, the world's leading high service distributor of electronics and maintenance products. Through operations in 32 countries and 17 warehouses, the Group serves 1.6 million customers worldwide and distributes 550,000 products ranging from semiconductors and optoelectronics to power tools and protective clothing. The product and service portfolio supports the entire product lifecycle from R&D through pre-production to maintenance and repair. The Group ships more than 46,000 parcels on the same day the orders are received. Electrocomponents is listed on the London Stock Exchange and in the last financial year to 31 March 2011 had revenues of £1.18bn. For more information, please visit the website at www.rs-components.com 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.