Stewart Connector . September 26, 2019

Stewart Connector Announces the Release of the RJ45 Press-Fit Connector Series

Glen Rock, PA, [September 27, 2019] Stewart Connector, a Bel group company, (NASDAQ: BELFA and BELFB) and world class manufacturer of high-speed connectors used in Data Communication applications announces the release of their RJ45 Press-Fit Connector Series.

Stewart Connector’s RJ45 Press-Fit connectors are designed to eliminate the use of soldering in the assembly process, effectively lowering manufacturing costs and improving the reliability of the connector during the product’s life cycle. By removing the need for soldering in the assembly process, the Press-Fit connectors eliminate the chances of cold solder joints and solder flux contamination. The series includes both single and 1x2 port configurations that can accommodate 1G through 2.5G Base-T Ethernet speeds. They utilize a tab-up design and have multiple LED configurations. These RJ45 Press-Fit connectors are used in networking, home and office equipment, security systems, video game system applications and IoT applications.

Part Numbers: SS-74810-004 SS-74810-003 SS-74810-002 SS-74810-001

Stewart Connector products are available at Digi-Key, Mouser and Newark.

For detailed information download the RJ45 Press-Fit Connector Series data sheet. For technical help contact techhelp@belf.com .

About Bel

Bel (www.belfuse.com) designs, manufactures and markets a broad array of products that power, protect and connect electronic circuits. These products are primarily used in the networking, telecommunications, computing, military, aerospace, transportation and broadcasting industries. Bel's product groups include Magnetic Solutions (integrated connector modules, power transformers, power inductors and discrete components), Power Solutions and Protection (front-end, board-mount and industrial power products, module products and circuit protection), and Connectivity Solutions (expanded beam fiber optic, copper-based, RF and RJ connectors and cable assemblies). The Company operates facilities around the world.

Forward Looking Statements

Except for historical information contained in this press release, the matters discussed in this press release are forward looking statements as described under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from Bel's projections. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such statements are: the market concerns facing our customers; the continuing viability of sectors that rely on our products; the effects of business and economic conditions; difficulties associated with integrating recently acquired companies; capacity and supply constraints or difficulties; product development, commercialization or technological difficulties; the regulatory and trade environment; risks associated with foreign currencies; uncertainties associated with legal proceedings; the market's acceptance of the Company's new products and competitive responses to those new products; our ongoing evaluation of the consequences of the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act; the impact of changes to U.S. trade and tariff policies; and the risk factors detailed from time to time in the Company's SEC reports. In light of the risks and uncertainties, there can be no assurance that any forward-looking statement will in fact prove to be correct. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.

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