# Howard Vollum: founder, Tektronix

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American electronics engineer and co-founder of Tektronix in 1946. Developed the Type 511 oscilloscope, revolutionizing oscilloscope design, and served as president and chief engineer until 1971. Elected to the National Academy of Engineering in 1977.

- **Nationality:** American
- **Verification posture:** verified

## Foundings (1)

- [Tektronix](https://registry.deploy.report/companies/tektronix.md) _no longer at company_

See all founders: [/founders](https://registry.deploy.report/founders.md)

## Co-founders (1)

- [Melvin Jack Murdock](https://registry.deploy.report/people/melvin-jack-murdock.md) co-founded [Tektronix](https://registry.deploy.report/companies/tektronix.md)

## Former / Previously (1)

- [Tektronix](https://registry.deploy.report/companies/tektronix.md) Co-founder, President & Chief Engineer (secondary-verified)

## Sources (3)

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Vollum
2. **Oregon Encyclopedia** · https://www.oregonencyclopedia.org/articles/vollum-c-howard/
3. **National Academy of Engineering** · https://www.nae.edu/File.aspx?id=189337


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