H. Product Warranty

Teradyne generally provides a one-year warranty on its products, commencing upon installation or shipment. A provision is recorded upon revenue recognition to cost of revenues for estimated warranty expense based on historical experience. Related costs are charged to the warranty accrual as incurred. The warranty balance below is included in other accrued liabilities on the balance sheet.


	For the Three Months Ended						For the Nine Months Ended
	September 28, 2014			September 29, 2013			September 28, 2014			September 29, 2013
	(in thousands)
Balance at beginning of period	$	9,073		$	7,351		$	6,660		$	9,786
Accruals for warranties issued during the period		4,419			3,674			12,675			8,781
Adjustments related to pre-existing warranties		(559	)		(524	)		(1,000	)		(2,323	)
Settlements made during the period		(2,982	)		(2,470	)		(8,384	)		(8,213	)

Balance at end of period	$	9,951		$	8,031		$	9,951		$	8,031

When Teradyne receives revenue for extended warranty beyond one year, it is deferred and recognized on a straight-line basis over the contract period. Related costs are expensed as incurred. The extended warranty balance below is included in short and long-term deferred revenue and customer advances on the balance sheet.


	For the Three Months Ended						For the Nine Months Ended
	September 28, 2014			September 29, 2013			September 28, 2014			September 29, 2013
	(in thousands)
Balance at beginning of period	$	40,052		$	34,854		$	34,909		$	26,987
Deferral of new extended warranty revenue		9,896			5,586			24,218			17,791
Recognition of extended warranty deferred revenue		(6,451	)		(4,120	)		(15,630	)		(8,458	)

Balance at end of period	$	43,497		$	36,320		$	43,497		$	36,320