Nulli Secundus!

Less than a year and half after the appearance of Tektronix’ first advertisement for the Type 511 in Electronics (featured in last month’s Advertisement of the Month), the overwhelming reaction to the Type 511 and other products prompted Tektronix to post an advertisement in the April 1949 issue of Electronics confidently declaring the company’s products were “Nulli Secundus!” – Latin for “Second to None”.

By 1949 Tek’s product offerings included:

• Upgraded versions of the 511: the 511A and 511AD, with improved power supply and a delay line, respectively
• The DC to 2 MHz Type 512 scope with enhanced sensitivity
• Several waveform generators and amplifiers (Type 104, 105, 112, 121)
• The R-500 Scope Mobile

There was an announcement in1949 of the forthcoming 20 MHz Type 513. The Type 514 was
also introduced in 1950 with DC to 10MHz capability.

The original add was vertical along the edge. This image has been edited for readability.