August 1, 2006

FOR RELEASE:  Immediately

CTS Introduces New “nWave™” Programmable Oscillators

Elkhart, IN…CTS Corporation (NYSE: CTS), a global leader in the design and manufacture of electronic components, today announced the introduction of its new line of nWave™ programmable frequency control products.  These will be used in a variety of electronic device applications including telecom infrastructure, computer/data networking and industrial and consumer products.

The first nWave™ product set for release features a 5.0mm x 7.0mm surface mount ceramic package. Future nWave™ products will be available in multiple packaging options and are slated for release over the next several months. The new nWave™ line offers the ability to service customers very quickly during the development and prototype stages, since virtually any frequency can be programmed between 2MHz and 200MHz.  The product will operate at 2.5 volts or 3.3 volts, has a maximum standard overall frequency stability of ±50ppm and can be used over the commercial or industrial temperature ranges. 

CTS’ nWave™ 5mm x 7mm Package

“This is a perfect product for our distribution partners,” said Dave Poole, Distribution Group Leader of CTS Electronic Components, Inc.  “This product will allow distribution partners to keep very select inventory of the blank parts (un-programmed) and then program them to meet a variety of end-customer requirements as needed.”

For more information on CTS’ nWave™ products, please contact Ronen Cohen, Product Marketing Manager, at 630-924-3640.
 

About CTS 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.  The Company has manufacturing locations in Albuquerque, New Mexico; 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, 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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