Teradyne Connection Systems Introduces the GbX(R) E-Series Connector; Extends Product Family with Enhanced Electrical Performance

NASHUA, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 13, 2005--Teradyne, Inc. (NYSE: TER) Connection Systems Division (TCS), the industry leader in high-performance connection systems, today announced the launch of its GbX(R) E-Series connector - a powerful upgrade to Teradyne's successful GbX platform with a significant reduction in crosstalk and scaleable data rates greater than 10 Gb/s.

The GbX E-Series connector is optimized for differential architectures and features crosstalk as low as two percent. Based on proven technology, the GbX E-Series connector provides a high level of mechanical reliability and a choice of density configurations for application flexibility.

“We developed GbX E-Series with the high-performance systems designer in mind”

"We developed GbX E-Series with the high-performance systems designer in mind," said Colleen Murphy, GbX Product Manager at TCS. "Now designers can scale their existing backplane platforms to much higher data rates using a drop-in replacement module without re-spinning their backplane design. This option represents a cost savings and quicker time to market for our customers"

The GbX and GbX E-Series connectors include 2, 3, 4, and 5-pair versions with densities from 27.5 to 69 differential pairs per linear inch and additional power and guidance options. An L-Series version for low speed signals is also available in the 2-pair, 3-pair and 4-pair configurations. These denser (69 to 151 single-ended contacts per linear inch), unshielded connectors can be end-stacked with the differential components in multiple hybrid formats.

Pricing and Availability:

The GbX E-Series platform connector is priced at approximately $.10 - .12 per mated signal line in full production volumes and will be available in Q4 2005.

Demonstrations:

Teradyne will exhibit at DesignCon East 2005, September 20-21 in Worcester, Massachusetts and at EuroDesignCon, October 25-26, 2005 in Munich, Germany.

About Teradyne, Inc.

Teradyne (NYSE:TER) is a leading supplier of Automatic Test Equipment and interconnection systems. The company's products deliver competitive advantage to the world's leading semiconductor, electronics, automotive and network systems companies. In 2004, Teradyne had sales of $1.8 billion, and currently employs about 5700 people worldwide. For more information, visit www.teradyne.com. Teradyne(R) is a registered trademark of Teradyne, Inc. in the US and other countries. All product names are trademarks of Teradyne, Inc. (including its subsidiaries) or their respective owners.

About Teradyne Connection Systems

Teradyne Connection Systems (TCS), a division of Teradyne, Inc., is the leader in high-performance connection systems, designing and manufacturing backplane systems, printed circuit boards and the industry's leading high-speed, high-density connectors. TCS helps OEMs solve system design challenges with integrated interconnect solutions for application in the networking, communications, storage, computer server, and medical equipment markets. For more information visit www.teradyne.com/tcs.