August 18, 2008

FOR RELEASE:  Immediately

CTS Introduces Low-Cost OCXO Designed for Femtocell Applications
 

Elkhart, IN…CTS Corporation (NYSE: CTS) today announced an extension of its new line of Oven-Controlled Crystal Oscillators (OCXOs) in the industry-standard 9x14mm SMT footprint.  The new platform is designated as Model 1915.

CTS’ new miniature OCXO platform 1915 is a small, surface mount, very low cost OCXO solution that is ideal for GSM and CDMA Femtocell applications.

Features include:

• Small size 9 mm x 14 mm.

• Surface mount, FR-4 base eliminating temperature coefficient mismatches.

• 24-hour holdover accuracy of 25 ppb typical over +30C to +55C, and 80 ppb over +5C to +65C ambient temperature.

• +3.3 volt operation.

•  -5°C to 70°C operating temperature range.

• Very low cost.

• Optional electronic frequency adjustment.

• Selected standard frequencies: 19.2, 13, and 26 MHz.

CTS’ Model 1915

The 9 mm x 14 mm OCXO is patent pending, fully RoHS compliant and is available in tape and reel packaging.  Pricing can be obtained by contacting a local CTS sales representative or distributor.
 

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; Tucson, Arizona; Nogales, Mexico; 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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