Lineage Power Stingray Series Cost-Effectively Delivers Superior Energy Efficiency

Standards-Based Family of DC-DC Power Converters Boost Efficiency, Increase Reliability and Reduce Risk at Less Than Half the Cost of Previous Generation Products


PLANO, TX--(Marketwire - July 13, 2010) -  Lineage Power Corporation, a Gores Group company and the first name in power, today announced the availability of its new family of Stingray™ isolated DC-DC regulated converter board mounted power modules that provide superior energy efficiency with no thermal derating at a market-leading price point. The Stingray series of modules underscores the need for a new generation of rugged, board-mounted power solutions that can keep 3G and 4G/LTE wireless communications flowing in the most extreme environmental conditions -- without the use of cooling fans.

The first converter module in the Stingray family, the ESTW015A0F, provides 50 Watts of output power with 36-75 Vin and 3.3 Vout in an eighth-brick size. Superior energy efficiency of 91 percent in a low voltage output is complemented with an industry-leading thermal derating -- ensuring no heat sinking and full power in the most demanding of environmental applications with operation up to 85 degrees Celsius (185 degrees Fahrenheit).

The new Stingray series is designed for use within 3G and 4G/LTE cell sites and wireless backhaul networks, triple and quad-play IP/DSL outdoor cabinets, Ethernet IP LANs and Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) networks, switching, routing, computing and storage devices. The DC-DC power converters adhere to DOSA specification standards for eighth brick format. The backwards-compatible Stingray series fulfills original equipment manufacturer (OEM) needs for reduced size and cost with superior energy efficiency.

"The new Stingray series enables electronics engineers to achieve their sustainability design goals while optimizing cost, reducing risk and accelerating development schedules," said Niklas Fallgren, vice president and general manager of Lineage Power's Embedded OEM division. "Next-generation products across a wide range of industries can lower operating costs with the small, rugged and powerful Stingray."

Availability
Available within 30 days worldwide, the ESTW015A0F starts at $14 per unit of 1,000 for OEM quantities. For more information please call 888-LINEAGE or +1 972 244 WATT.

About Lineage Power

Lineage Power Corporation, a Gores Group company, traces its 95+ year heritage of patented innovation to AT&T, Bell Labs, Lucent Technologies and Western Electric. The first name in power, Lineage delivers reliable and intelligent power conversion solutions with energy-efficient AC-DC power supplies, DC-DC board-mounted power modules, telecom energy systems, and custom power products backed by local field expertise in 25+ locations worldwide. Designed for decades of non-stop operation, the high-availability DC power conversion solutions enable voice, video and data communications while assuring investment protection, total system efficiency, and significantly reduced total cost of ownership. More information about Lineage hardware, software, services and training is available at www.lineagepower.com.

About The Gores Group, LLC

Founded in 1987 by Alec E. Gores, The Gores Group LLC is a private equity firm focused on acquiring controlling interests in mature and growing businesses which can benefit from the firm's operating experience and flexible capital base. The firm combines the operational expertise and detailed due diligence capabilities of a strategic buyer with the seasoned M&A team of a traditional financial buyer. The Gores Group, LLC has become a leading investor having demonstrated over time a reliable track record of creating substantial value in its portfolio companies alongside management. The firm's current private equity fund has committed equity capital of $2.7 billion. Headquartered in Los Angeles, The Gores Group, LLC maintains offices in Boulder, CO, and London. For more information, please visit www.gores.com.

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The first converter module in the Stingray family, the ESTW015A0F.