Tyco Electronics Targets Wind Power Applications


Wide Product Portfolio Gives Designers a Competitive Advantage

HARRISBURG, Pa. - June 9, 2008 - As the wind power industry picks up speed, Tyco Electronics has unveiled a portfolio of products that specifically address the needs of wind power applications. The products are suited for both the power generation and the control and communications portions of the system.

"We have been working closely with the innovative leaders in wind power to further develop our portfolio to meet the increasing demand of technology within the wind turbine," says Eric Freid, director, Alternative Energy at Tyco Electronics. "Our customers benefit by having a single source for more interconnection and passive component solutions than offered by any other supplier."

Among the major offerings in the wind power portfolio are these:

HVS Connector System, a extremely modular and flexible system, developed for energy, industrial, and rail applications, accommodates fiber, coax, and signal contacts as well as high-voltage and high-current need to 5000 V and 250 A. The HVS system allows the widest variety of interconnection needs in the wind power system to be met with a single connector.

High-Voltage Power Distribution Cable Assemblies provide custom-designed, ready-to-go solutions for the power generation and control systems, both in the wind turbine nacelle and in the tower. The assemblies use industry-leading Raychem insulation and stress control materials, combined with flexible EPR insulated cable to make assemblies that are easy to install and completely reliable.

Power Resistors for high-voltage/current needs such as braking and in-rush current protection, with the ability to be customized to meet specific application requirements.

High-Current Contactors with continuous current ratings of up to 500 A at 320 VDC, for power switching applications typically found in the switchgear, pitch & yaw drives, and generators of wind turbines.

"We will be introducing additional products for the wind power industry," notes Freid. "Plus, as the global leader in interconnections and passive electronic and electrical components, we already offer a wide array of products suited to alternative energy applications."

For more information on Tyco Electronics products for wind power, contact Tyco Electronics' technical support center at 800-522-6752, or send email to newproducts@tycoelectronics.com.

ABOUT TYCO ELECTRONICS

Tyco Electronics Ltd. is a leading global provider of engineered electronic components, network solutions, undersea telecommunication systems and wireless systems, with 2007 sales of US$13.0 billion to customers in more than 150 countries. We design, manufacture and market products for customers in industries from automotive, appliance and aerospace and defense to telecommunications, computers and consumer electronics. With over 7,000 engineers and worldwide manufacturing, sales and customer service capabilities, Tyco Electronics' commitment is our customers' advantage. More information on Tyco Electronics can be found at http://www.tycoelectronics.com/.

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Product Communications:
Collette Bailey
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cbailey@tycoelectronics.com

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