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Exhibit 23

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement Nos. 33-58511, 333-42413, 333-68607, and 333-94347, 333-60668, 333-51080, 33-59171, and 333-69840 of Tektronix, Inc. on Forms S-8 and Registration Statement Nos. 33-58635, 33-58513, and 33-59648 of Tektronix, Inc. on Form S-3 of our report dated June 14, 2002, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 11-K of the Tektronix 401(k) Plan for the year ended December 31, 2001.

/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Portland, Oregon
June 19, 2002

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Exhibit 23
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT