CTS Corporation Chosen as Supplier for Zeevo, Inc. TC2000 Single Chip Bluetooth Product

    ELKHART, Ind.--June 6, 2001--CTS Corporation today announced that it has been selected by Zeevo, Inc. to supply multi-layer, low temperature, co-fired ceramic (LTCC) substrates for Zeevo's TC2000 Bluetooth(TM) product.
    Zeevo's TC2000 is the world's first 0.18 micron CMOS single chip based Bluetooth product. It is the first Bluetooth product to combine all of the RF, analog, digital, and memory functionality into a low power, full featured, small form factor package, 10.9 x 13.1 x 1.5 mm.
    Zeevo was able to design the world's most highly integrated, single-chip Bluetooth solution combining CTS' advanced LTCC technology, with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's (TSMC) 0.18-micron CMOS technology.
    The CTS multi-layer LTCC substrate combines next-generation, three-dimensional RF design with advanced packaging technology enabling RF components to be directly embedded within the layers of the LTCC substrate. This technology supports ultra-miniature, low-cost assemblies that enable next generation RF integrated modules such as Bluetooth.
    CTS' RF Integrated Modules business has supported Zeevo from the early design engineering phase of the program, and will provide manufacturing and technical support to Zeevo from CTS facilities in both West Lafayette, IN, and Singapore, Republic of Singapore.
    "Zeevo and CTS have combined engineering resources to develop a highly integrated, high performance solution for Bluetooth products," commented Duker Dapper, vice president of operations for Zeevo. "Matching this level of performance with CTS' proven record of advanced manufacturing for LTCC substrates will enable a wide spectrum of products in the Bluetooth market. Additionally, CTS has demonstrated the capability to drive cost and performance as the Bluetooth market matures," Dapper concluded.
    Both CTS and Zeevo are Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) members, actively supporting Bluetooth product development. The Bluetooth Promoters and SIG members are combining their respective skills to bring Bluetooth enabled products to market. Zeevo is a privately held fabless semiconductor manufacturer located in Santa Clara, CA. Investors include Capital Research and Management Company, Charter Growth Capital, Dell Ventures, Raza Venture Fund and Sequoia Capital.
    The Bluetooth wireless technology is an open specification for communication of data and voice. The Bluetooth Specification defines a system solution comprising hardware, software and interoperability requirements, which has resulted from cooperation between leaders in the telecommunication and computer industries. The Bluetooth radio operates in the globally available 2.4 GHz ISM band, offering a unique opportunity for communication compatibility worldwide. Bluetooth production volumes are expected to reach 300 million modules by the year 2003, as estimated by the Gartner Group of Stamford, Connecticut. Further information on Bluetooth wireless technology, including the 1.1 specification, can be found on the official Bluetooth website at http://www.bluetooth.com.

    Zeevo, Inc. is a privately owned fabless semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, CA. The Company was founded in 1999 to develop and market "system on a chip" (SoC) solutions for the communications marketplace. Zeevo's goal, Enabling Pervasive Connectivity (TM), means staying connected anytime, anywhere in order to have a true "Personal Web" that can be carried with you at all times. Zeevo's technology provides the industry's most integrated CMOS solutions as well as a full range of software and development tools for mass-market applications. For more information, see our web site at www.zeevo.com.

    CTS Corporation is a leading designer and manufacturer of electronic components and assemblies for the communications, computer and automotive markets. The Company manufactures products in 19 facilities in North America, Europe and Asia. The Company's stock is traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "CTS." To find out more, visit the Company's website at www.ctscorp.com.

    Released by: R. L. Ramsby