July 20, 2007

FOR RELEASE:  Immediately

CTS Introduces New 5mm x 7mm VCSOs

 
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 Voltage-Controlled SAW Oscillators (VCSOs) in an industry-standard 5mm x 7mm SMT footprint.

CTS’ new VCSOs are more cost effective than typical VCSO solutions and are ideal for applications such as SONET/SDH, Gigabit Fibre Channel, 10Gb Ethernet, and OC-192.  Features include:

• Extremely low jitter

• LVPECL differential outputs

• ± 50ppm Absolute Pull Range (APR)

• Output enable/disable function

•  -40°C to 85°C temperature range

• PCB construction, eliminating temperature coefficient mismatches

CTS’ VCS1026
 

The 5mm x 7mm VCSOs are patent pending, fully RoHS compliant and come in Tape and Reel Packaging.

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; Zhongshan 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, defense and aerospace and industrial markets. CTS manufactures products in North America, Europe and Asia. CTS' stock is traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "CTS.”  
 

Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains statements that are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, any financial or other guidance, statements that reflect our current expectations concerning future results and events, and any other statements that are not based solely on historical fact.  Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof.  These forward-looking statements are made subject to certain risks, uncertainties and other factors, which could cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those presented in the forward-looking statements.  For more detailed information on the risks and uncertainties associated with CTS’ business, see the reports CTS files with the SEC.  CTS undertakes no obligation to publicly update its forward-looking statements to reflect new information or events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof, including market or industry changes.