Methode Electronics, Inc. dataMate Announces Launch of 10G Small Form Pluggable (SFP) Transceiver

November 2, 2015

The New SFP+ Module Extends the Life of Any Switch Hardware Without Having to Change Existing Infrastructure

CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwired - Nov 2, 2015) - dataMate, a business unit of Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: MEI), a global developer of custom engineered and application specific products and solutions, today announced the release of the first 10G copper small form pluggable (SFP+) transceiver module.

dataMate's SFP+ transceiver pushes the limits of copper based technology providing 10 gigabits of data transfer over distances of 30 meters or less and replaces the need for cumbersome direct attach cable solutions that have limitations of up to ten meters. This innovative product is fully compliant to the IEEE 802.3az, SFF-8431 and SFF-8432 standards and will interoperate with other 10GBASE-T solutions. This new module will allow data center and network managers the ability to extend the life of their cabling infrastructure with a simple cost effective upgrade of their 1G SFP's with the new 10G variant.

dataMate's 10G copper SFP+ is available now through your switch provider. Ask for the new Methode 10G Copper SFP.

About dataMate
Methode Development Company (MDC) is an industry leader in the design and development of conductive inks. To learn more about standard and application-specific conductive ink solutions, visit our website at www.methode.com. dataMate is located in Harwood Heights, IL.

About Methode Electronics, Inc.
Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: MEI) is a global developer of custom engineered and application specific products and solutions with manufacturing, design and testing facilities in China, Egypt, Germany, India, Italy, Lebanon, Malta, Mexico, Singapore, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States. We design, manufacture and market devices employing electrical, electronic, wireless, safety radio remote control, sensing and optical technologies to control and convey signals through sensors, interconnections and controls. Our business is managed on a segment basis, with those segments being Automotive, Interface, Power Products and Other. Our components are in the primary end markets of the automobile, computer, information processing and networking equipment, voice and data communication systems, consumer electronics, appliances, aerospace vehicles and industrial equipment industries. Further information can be found on Methode's Web site www.methode.com.

For dataMate
Al Chiappetta
(708) 457-3244
achiappetta@methode.com

For Methode Electronics' Data Solutions Contact
Karen Allen
(469) 619-8516
kallen@methode.com