December 19, 2006

FOR RELEASE:  Immediately

CTS Introduces New Current Sensing Resistors For Current Detection

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 Current Sensing Resistors.

CTS Electronic Components now offers a line of metal plate and thick film resistors that were developed to monitor current in a circuit and then translate that current into a voltage that can be easily measured and monitored.  This is particularly important for control circuitry in power supplies, miniature DC-to-DC converters, uninterruptible power systems, battery charging circuits, automotive and motor control applications.    

CTS’ Current Sensing Resistors

These products are designed with very low resistance values (.050Ω to .910Ω) to minimize power consumption while sensing current.  The metal plate design supports 1 to 2 watts of power while the thick film handles up to 1 watt.  Each style offers a resistance tolerance range from 1 to 5 percent. 

For more information on CTS’ Current Sensing Resistors, 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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