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CTS CORPORATION Elkhart, Indiana 46514 ?574-523-3800
January 8, 2014
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Elkhart, IN - January 8, 2014 - CTS Electronic Component Solutions, a division of CTS Corporation (NYSE: CTS), and Microsemi Corporation (NASDAQ: MSCC) built and tested a joint reference design to offer high quality products for applications requiring a master clock with a fan-out buffer that deliver ultra-low jitter without compromising performance. Specifically, CTS has paired its crystal clock oscillators with Microsemi's high performance fan-out buffers to distribute multiple output clocks with typical jitter in the range of 100?s for critical circuit applications such as CDR, data storage, Synchronous Ethernet switches, communication transmitters and receivers, and high speed Ethernet PHYs and transceivers.
192 jitter standards and are Telcordia GR-
1244-CORE, GR-253-CORE, ITU-T G.813 and ITU-T G.8261 compliant.
Microsemi's fan-out buffers complement CTS' devices by providing additional fan-out capability with industry leading low additive jitter combined with best power supply noise rejection performance delivered by the integrated on chip low-dropout regulator (LDO). The ZL40202 and ZL40203 are LVPECL clock fan-out buffers capable of operating at frequencies up to 750MHz. Inputs to the ZL40202 are externally terminated to allow use of precision components and full flexibility. The ZL40203 provides an internal input termination that eliminates the need for external components, which reduces board space.
The ZL40202 and ZL40203 are part of family of differential fan-out buffers that support LVDS and LVPECL signals, for additional information visit http://www.microsemi.com/products/timing-and-synchronization/clock-fan-out-buffers
"CTS is confident in our alliance with Microsemi," says Michael Ferrantino, Vice President of Electronic Component Solutions at CTS. He adds, "The partnership allows designers the benefits of having multiple ultra-low jitter outputs from a single input reference frequency by combining the CTS crystal clock oscillators and Microsemi's fan-out buffer."
"Performance driven high-speed enterprise, storage and Ethernet switch equipment suppliers will benefit greatly from this combination of an ultra-low jitter clock oscillator and cost optimized fan-out buffers, allowing them to get multiple high performance output ultra low-jitter clocks at a lower cost and lower component count without compromising performance," said Maamoun Seido, Vice President and Business Unit Manager of Microsemi's timing products.
For more product details, pricing and lead-time on CTS' new and existing products, please call
508-435-6831 or email frequencysales@ctscorp.com, or contact a supporting CTS Sales
Representative or one of CTS' many distribution partners.
For Microsemi's products, please call 949-380-6100 or email sales.support@microsemi.com.
CTS Electronic Component Solutions is a leading provider of electronic components used in communications, medical, defense and aerospace, industrial and computer applications for OEMs and Contract Manufacturers worldwide. The Company has manufacturing locations in Albuquerque, New Mexico; Hopkinton, Massachusetts; 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 services to OEMs in the automotive, communications, medical, defense and aerospace, industrial and computer markets. CTS manufactures products in North America, Europe and Asia.
CTS' stock is traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "CTS." To find out more, visit the CTS'
web site at www.ctscorp.com.
This document 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. Forward-looking statements are based on management's expectations, certain assumptions and currently available information. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof and are based on various assumptions as to future events, the occurrence of which necessarily are subject to uncertainties. 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. Examples of factors that may affect future operating results and financial condition include, but are not limited to: changes in the economy generally and in respect to the businesses in which CTS operates; unanticipated issues in integrating acquisitions; the results of actions to reposition our businesses; rapid technological change; general market conditions in the automotive, communications, and computer industries, as well as conditions in the industrial, defense and aerospace, and medical markets; reliance on key customers; unanticipated natural disasters or other events; the ability to protect our intellectual property; pricing pressures and demand for our products; and risks associated with our international operations, including trade and tariff barriers, exchange rates and political and geopolitical risks. Many of these, and other, risks and uncertainties are discussed in further detail in Item 1.A of the Annual Report on Form 10-K. We undertake no obligation to publicly update our forward-looking statements to reflect new
information or events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof, including market or industry changes.
Contact: CTS Electronic Component Solutions
75 South Street
Hopkinton, MA 01748 USA Telephone: (508) 435-6831
Microsemi Corporation
One Enterprise
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 USA Telephone: (949) 380-6100
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