December 14, 2007

FOR RELEASE:  Immediately

CTS Introduces New Model 425 Quartz Crystal Resonator Product Family

Elkhart, IN…CTS Corporation (NYSE: CTS), a global leader in the design and manufacture of electronic components, today announced the launch of model 425 quartz crystal resonator product family.

CTS’ new 2.5 mm x 2.0 mm x 0.65 mm surface mount quartz crystal resonator product family is designated by model 425. The model 425 is a ceramic packaged crystal offering reduced size that is ideal for high-density circuit board applications. The model 425 offers reliable precision and excellent shock performance in wireless telecommunication devices.  These quartz crystals are produced to customer specification and delivered within 8 to 10 weeks.

Model 425 Quartz Crystal Resonator

CTS’ model 425 ceramic packaged quartz crystal resonator features:

• Standard 2.5 mm x 2.0 mm Surface Mount Footprint
• Stable Frequency Over Temperature and Drive Level
• Fundamental Crystal Design
• Frequency Range 16 to 54 MHz
• Frequency Tolerance, ±30 ppm Standard  (±10 ppm, ±15 ppm and ±20 ppm available)
• Frequency Stability, ±50 ppm Standard (±10,±20,±30 and ±40 ppm available)
• Operating Temperature to –40°C to +85°C
• Tape & Reel Packaging, EIA-481-2 Compliant
• RoHS/Green Compliant (6/6)

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.”  
 

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