June 27, 2006

FOR RELEASE:  Immediately

CTS Introduces Enhanced Photolithographic Patterning Capabilities
For PZT Substrates

Elkhart, IN…CTS Corporation (NYSE: CTS), a global leader in the design and manufacture of ceramic piezoelectric (PZT) materials, wafers and components, today announced the introduction of its new enhanced photolithographic capabilities for the inkjet printer, and other markets, utilizing on-wafer circuitry. 

CTS’ photolithographic capabilities include both single and double-sided lithography with mask alignment capability, fine-line features down to five microns, a nickel/chrome base layer with gold top-layer metallization, and critical dimension measurement capability.

The new capabilities provide customers with the ability to:

• Integrate multiple devices in one ceramic substrate

• Create precision circuit patterns

• Enhance capacitance control of elements

• Integrate PZT material with MEMS devices

• Match electrode features to ceramic material characteristics

By integrating these photolithographic solutions with CTS’ proven ceramic machining capabilities, CTS now offers its customers a complete turnkey solution for all of their PZT needs.

For more information on CTS’ enhanced photolithographic capabilities, please contact Scott Hulick at (505) 348-4213.
 

About CTS Electronic Components
CTS Electronic Components designs and manufactures piezoelectric materials and components for medical, ink jet printer, and other sensor applications for OEMs and Contract Manufacturers worldwide.  The Company has manufacturing locations in Albuquerque, New Mexico; 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, communications, medical and industrial markets. CTS manufactures products in North America, Europe and Asia. CTS' stock is traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "CTS.” 

 
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