AMP Offers New Flanged Cap Housings With Twist Lock.

The new housings accept Universal MATE-N-LOK pin and socket contacts, and mate with standard Universal MATE-N-LOK plug housings. The connectors have a 600-volt rating, and each circuit can carry 15.5 amps maximum with a 30 degrees Celsius temperature rise of the housing. Six-position cap housings with twist lock feature are available at $.49 each in quantities of 10,000. For more information on Universal MATE-N-LOCK flanged cap housing with twist lock feature, contact the AMP Technical Support Center at 800-522-6752 or 717-986-7777, or visit the AMP web site at http://www.amp.com. (http://www.amp.com/products/pif/1308301.htm) ABOUT AMP AND TYCO ELECTRONICS AMP, a part of Tyco Electronics Corporation, is the world's leader in electrical, electronics and fiber-optic connectors and interconnection systems. Tyco Electronics Corporation is one of the major business units of Tyco International Ltd. (NYSE: TYC; LSE: TYI; BSX: TYC). Tyco Electronics is the world's leader in electrical, electronic and fiber-optic connectors and interconnection components and systems. It has facilities located in 56 countries serving customers in the automotive, computer, communications, consumer electronics, industrial and power industries. With its headquarters in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA, it is the largest passive electronics components supplier in the world, providing advanced technology products from its AMP, Elcon, Elo Touchsystems, HTS, M/A-COM, Madison Cable, OEG, Potter & Brumfield, Raychem, Schrack and Simel brands. ABOUT TYCO INTERNATIONAL LTD. Tyco International Ltd., a diversified manufacturing and service company, is the world's largest manufacturer and servicer of electrical and electronic components and undersea telecommunications systems. It is the world's largest manufacturer, installer, and provider of fire protection systems and electronic security services and the largest manufacturer of flow control valves. Tyco has strong leadership positions in disposable medical products, plastics, and adhesives. The Company operates in more than 80 countries and had 1999 revenues of $22.5 billion. AMP MATE-N-LOK and Tyco are trademarks.