1963Press release Yokogawa LinkHP enters the Asian market and forms its first joint venture,
Yokogawa Hewlett-Packard (YHP), in Tokyo, Japan, with YokogawaElectric Works. By 1963, overseas sales already account for 18
percent of HP's business; the largest foreign markets are Western
Europe, Canada and Japan.The 5100A frequency synthesizer, one of the most complex
instruments developed by the company to date, is introduced.
It can do the work of a whole battery of instruments and does it
with greater accuracy. The 5100A is used for automated testing,
advanced communications systems and communications with deep-space
vehicles.Revenue: $117 million. Employees: 6,598.
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