December 05, 2006

FOR RELEASE:  Immediately

CTS Introduces New Integrated ZIF Heat Frame (iZIF™)
for Commercial and Military Applications

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 Integrated ZIF Heat Frames (iZIF™).

CTS Electronic Components now offers an improved packaging and thermal solution for single board computers that support rugged commercial and military applications. Single board computers exposed to high shock/vibration environments require a heat frame for stability. Currently, board retainers are mounted onto a heat frame with some combination of screws, rivets and thermal greases in attempts to minimize the thermal barrier created at the individual surfaces.

CTS’ Integrated ZIF Heat Frame (iZIF™)

The iZIF™ is the first ever fully integrated board retainer. This patent-pending design provides improved structural integrity and superior thermal dissipation over screw-mounted board retainers. With the board retainer integrated into the heat frame, a thermal barrier is eliminated. No barrier means maximum thermal management efficiency.

For more information on CTS’ iZIF™ Heat Frame, please contact Scott LeFavour, Product Marketing Manager, at 260-589-7165.

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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