July 22, 2005

FOR RELEASE:  Immediately

CTS Corporation Announces the Release of Monoblock Low Ripple Ceramic Filters

Elkhart, IN…CTS Corporation (NYSE:CTS), a global supplier of ceramic filters for the communications and wireless applications, today announced the introduction of the Monoblock LR series of low ripple ceramic filters. These new filters are specifically designed to meet the requirements for consumer cellular repeaters.

A cellular repeater solves communication problems in areas with poor signal reception such as inside buildings or outside areas due to line-of-site distance or obstructions. Boosting or amplifying the weak RF signal enhances performance. This is typically accomplished by cascading a series of filters and amplifiers to achieve the rejection requirements required due to the power amplification of the repeater. However, this action increases ripple, causing signal distortion, dropped calls, and possible system damage. CTS’ Monoblock LR series of filters exhibits very low ripple and greater rejection thus minimizing this effect. Typical performance for the Monoblock LR filter in the PCS protocol is greater than 20 dB of rejection 10 MHz off the pass band with ripple of 1.6 dB.
 

CTS Monoblock LR Series Low Ripple Ceramic Filter

The Monoblock LR filter simplifies the design and manufacture of the consumer repeater and reduces the number of filters required in design. This filter provides excellent signal quality while reducing customer design and manufacturing costs.

For more information, please contact Ike Ortega, Product Manager, CTS Electronic Components, at 505-263-1552 or by e-mail at Irenio.Ortega@CTSWireless.com.


About Electronic Components

CTS Electronic Components is a leading provider of engineered electronic components used in communications, computing, industrial and consumer applications for OEMs and Contract Manufacturers worldwide. Manufacturing facilities are located in Albuquerque, New Mexico; Berne, Indiana; Burbank, California; Singapore; Dongguan and Tianjin, China; and Kaohsiung, Taiwan.


About CTS

CTS is a leading designer and manufacturer of electronic components and sensors and a provider of electronics manufacturing services (EMS) to OEMs in the automotive, computer and communications markets. CTS manufactures products in North America, Europe and Asia. CTS' stock is traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "CTS."