IMMEDIATE AVAILABILITY OF ARMADILLO CABLE ASSEMBLIES

PORTLAND, OR - March 10, 2003 - Timberline Connectivity, a leader in the fiber optic assembly and component manufacturing industry announces immediate availability of SC and LC ArmadilloTcable assemblies. Based on the Armadillo loopback adapter, this connector utilizes the same safety and ergonomic considerations for cable assembly and pigtail applications. Used extensively in lab, data storage, and test configurations these connectors have become an industry standard for loopback and cable assemblies.

The Armadillo connector features a ruggedized shell protecting the fiber optic connections from being snagged, twisted, or broken. In addition to its durability, the user friendly color-coded shell provides easy identification of cable assembly attributes.

The Armadillo cable assembly is also available in both multimode and single mode with variable, customer-specified, levels of attenuation. Lastly, the Armadillo cable assembly is engineered with the customer in mind by providing the user with built in pull or thumb release on the armored shell.

"We have been very successful with the Armadill loopback (released 2001) product line. By integrating that technology into our cable assemblies we have been able to deliver a product designed around the needs of our customers that works better and lasts longer." -Eric Meslow, President - Timberline Connectivity.

About Timberline Connectivity:
Timberline Connectivity is a fiber optic product assembly and manufacturing company providing a vast array of connectivity solutions to the data storage, OEM, and low voltage electrical industries. In addition to standard fiber optic patch cords and attenuated test cables, Timberline Connectivity has pioneered multiple new proprietary products, many of which are now considered to be an industry benchmark. The flagship Armadillo connector has been embraced nationwide for its ease of use, variable attenuation levels, superior design and construction, and competitive price point. More information can be found at:
www.timbercon.com

Timbercon Contact
Sean Gitt
(P) 503.827.8141