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FRC Group FRC Group www.frccorp.comwww.frccorp.com

Presentation Includes: Presentation Includes:

• Company introduction

• Product and process capabilities

• Business, engineering and quality overview

December 2011December 2011

FRC Group – Confidential & ProprietaryFRC Group – Confidential & Proprietary Page 2

FRC History: 1977 to PresentFRC History: 1977 to PresentFRC History: 1977 to PresentFRC History: 1977 to Present

• Filter Research Corp. (FL): Founded in 1977 by Dr. Ahmed M. Hady Elmahdawy.

• FRC Component Products, Inc. (IA): Founded by Rockwell Collins in 1977; purchased by FRC in April 1993.

• FRC Electrical Industries, Inc. (NJ): Acquired in August 1994.

• FRC Internet Products, LLC (FL): Formed in 2004 to develop, manufacture and license WiFi & WiMAX products.

• El-Sanabel for Industrial Development: Newly constructed facility in 2007 for R&D and manufacturing to support Middle-East & North Africa (MENA) region.

• FRC APAC (Taiwan): R&D wireless development and program management branch. Launched in September 2008

• Zaga Networks (Dubai): Administrative support and program management branch for all our broadband wireless equipment and services. Launched in November 2011


FRC Group – Global PresenceFRC Group – Global PresenceFRC Group – Global PresenceFRC Group – Global Presence

Salt Lake

EgyptPalm Bay, FLIowa

Gainesville, FL

New Jersey

Jordan

TaiwanDubai


Organization ProfileOrganization ProfileOrganization ProfileOrganization Profile

• FRC Group:• Ownership Private (HQ in Gainesville, Fl. USA)

• No. of Years in Service: 35 years; since 1977

• No. of Manufacturing Facilities: 8 Factories

• Total Manufacturing Space 1 million Square Feet

• No. of Employees: > 1,000

• Product and Commodity 10,000 part numbers

• Major Industries Served:

• Avionics

• Electro-Mechanical Products and Contracting

• Broadband Equipment & Services


Antennas Antennas AvionicsBroadband Wireless

BroadBand Equip. – WiMAX & WiFiBroadBand Equip. – WiMAX & WiFiBase StationCustomer Premise Equip (CPE)

Glass-to-Metal Hermetic SealsGlass-to-Metal Hermetic SealsLithium Battery Seals ConnectorsStandard & Custom SealsTerminalsMulti Pin HeadersFeed Thrus

Cable AssembliesCable Assemblies

FAA Certified Repair StationFAA Certified Repair StationAntennasEdge-Lighted Panels

Custom EpoxiesCustom EpoxiesEncapsulantsAdhesivesImpregnatesFire Resistant

PlatingPlatingCopper, Tin, Silver, GoldElectro Solder (Bright Finish)Electroless NickelSulfamate NickelHot Solder Dip

PlasticsPlasticsInjection MoldingCompression MoldingThermoplastic & Thermosets Insert Molding Silicone Rubber Two-Color Molding

Subcontract Assembly & Subcontract Assembly & TestingTesting

FRC Products & ServicesFRC Products & ServicesFRC Products & ServicesFRC Products & Services

Finishing & DecoratingFinishing & DecoratingHot Stamping

Pad Printing

Painting

Plating

Silk-screening

Lighted DisplaysLighted DisplaysButtons

Knobs and Dials

Edge-Lighted Panels

Keypads

Keyboard

Lighted Switches

MachiningMachiningPlastics

Metal

MagneticsMagneticsCoils

RF, LC, Audio Filters

High Voltage Transformers


Customers & PartnersCustomers & PartnersCustomers & PartnersCustomers & Partners

OEM Customers & Partners -- Partial List:


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Broadband EquipmentBroadband EquipmentBroadband EquipmentBroadband Equipment

Distribution Equipment:Distribution Equipment:

Platform • Multi-Sector-Control Access Units; AB-CAU-GGGA/AAAA /NNNN• Four sectors based system and radios for client access• Radio for meshing or backhaul connection station• Best-in-class link budget for superior RF propagation• Rugged and weatherized for extreme outdoor conditions

Flexible Solutions • Products boast a variety of frequency band selections.• Standard support 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz operating frequencies.

Lower Cost Service Deployment• Cost effective Market Entry• 360 degree coverage with three miles radius• Quick installation • Small and compact packaging


Broadband EquipmentBroadband EquipmentBroadband EquipmentBroadband EquipmentWiMAX Base Stations:WiMAX Base Stations:

Platform • Fully compliant with IEEE 802.16e-2005, mobile Wave 2 certification• Duplex mode - TDD• 5 MHz / 7 MHz /10 MHz channel bandwidth• Radio output power: 28 dBm (at 64QAM, 10 and 7MHz channels)• Data rate: DL: 22Mbps (64QAM 5/6 SISO)/26Mbps (64QAM 5/6 MIMO), UL: 4.7Mbps (64QAM 5/6)• IP67 compliant

Flexible Solutions • Outdoor and compact solutions • Can support 2 GHz, 3 GHz and 5 GHz operating frequency• Support standard R6 and ASN Gateway• Rugged and weatherized for extreme outdoor conditions

Lower Cost Service Deployment• Cost effective market entry base stations • 120 degree sector coverage with a minimum of one mile radius • Quick and efficient installation


Broadband EquipmentBroadband EquipmentBroadband EquipmentBroadband Equipment

WiMAX Customer Premise Equipment:WiMAX Customer Premise Equipment:Platform • Fully compliant with 802.16e mobility, Wave 2 certification• Duplex mode - TDD• 5 MHz / 7 MHz /10 MHz channel bandwidth• Radio output power: 24 dBm (at 64QAM, 10 and &MHz Channels)• IP67 compliant• Fully compliant with 802.3af Power over Ethernet

Flexible Solutions • Both indoor, outdoor and USB dongle solutions • Products boast a variety of frequency band selections• Can support 2 GHz, 3 GHz and 5 GHz operating frequency• Built-in antenna• Rugged and weatherized for extreme outdoor conditions

Lower Cost Service Deployment• Quick installation• Small and compact packaging


Broadband & WiMAX ProductsBroadband & WiMAX ProductsBroadband & WiMAX ProductsBroadband & WiMAX Products

Base Station CAU BackhaulCAU Distribution

Indoor CPE Outdoor CPE USB Dongle IAD CPE


Broadband AntennasBroadband AntennasBroadband AntennasBroadband Antennas

• Stub Loaded Helix (SLH) Antenna: From 1.8 to 5.8 GHz range

• Range of Gain 10 – 14 dB

• Highly reliable antenna

• Highly diversified applications – WIFI, WiMAX, PCS, Air

Ground unmanned vehicle and underwater transmission

• Small profile and compact antenna

• World Wide Patent – e.g. US, Canada, EU, China, Taiwan,

Australia, Japan, India, Brazil, South Korea, Mexico & more

• Global Customer Base – Currently used in over 15 different

countries and 5 continents.


Wireless Distribution SystemWireless Distribution System

TYPICAL TOWER CONFIGURATION

Layer 1: MicrowaveA-A ConnectivityA-B Connectivity

Layer 3: WiMAXLast Mile

Layer 2: CAUB-C Connectivity


Wireless Distribution SystemWireless Distribution System

Legacy 802.16 e for last mile

WiMAX Deployment Scenario


Avionics AntennasAvionics AntennasAvionics AntennasAvionics Antennas

• Navigation• ADF• VOR• TACAN

• Glideslope • L-Band Transponder (DME)

• Communications• VHF & UHF

• Marker Beacon• GPS and SatCom


SatCom AntennaSatCom AntennaSatCom AntennaSatCom Antenna

• FRC is working with a leading provider of global airborne telecommunications.

• FRC designed and developed this antenna to supports our phone systems for corporate, commercial and military aircraft.

• Continuous coverage from 1565 MHz to 1626.5 MHz

• Horizontally Polarized Omni-Directional Antenna

• Air and ground service

• FRC owns patent on this product # US 7,006,051B2


• Solder / ESD Certification• SMT Line• MRP II• Detailed Work Instructions

AssemblyAssemblyProcess CapabilitiesProcess CapabilitiesProcess CapabilitiesProcess Capabilities

Chemicals are pre-measured and pre-packaged for consistency

In-house Ph. D. chemist for custom formulations

FoamingFoaming

Antenna DivisionAntenna Division


• Fuselage Simulators• Anechoic Chambers• Shielded Screen Rooms• Test Equipments

Antenna DivisionAntenna DivisionAntenna DivisionAntenna Division

Process CapabilitiesProcess CapabilitiesProcess CapabilitiesProcess Capabilities

Electrical Electrical TestTest


Magnetic Division Magnetic Division Magnetic Division Magnetic Division

Product Classification:Product Classification:

• High Voltage Transformers• RF/IF Transformers and Chokes• Power Transformers and Chokes• GPS Transformers and Chokes• Inductors

• Toroids• Pot cores• Balun cores• Air Winds

• Filters• Low Band/Hi Pass• Low Frequency/High Frequency• DC up to 2 GHz


Magnetic DivisionMagnetic DivisionMagnetic DivisionMagnetic Division

WindingsWindings• RF Air Wound Inductors• Pi-Winding• Progressive Windings• Toroids

Encapsulation:Encapsulation:• RF Varnish Coatings• High Vacuum Impregnation• Custom Formulations



Magnetic DivisionMagnetic DivisionMagnetic DivisionMagnetic Division

Air Winding:Air Winding:• Hand and Machine Winding• SIPRO - High Volume• Free form/coil forms• 10 - 28 AWG wire

Bobbin Winding:Bobbin Winding:• Fully programmable winding equipment• 14-56 AWG wire• Sizes from .125” to 3.0” • PI winding and progressive winding



Magnetic DivisionMagnetic Division Magnetic DivisionMagnetic Division

Encapsulation/Potting:Encapsulation/Potting:• RF Varnish Coatings• High Vacuum Impregnation & Encapsulation• Automated Potting • Custom Formulations

Toroid Winding:Toroid Winding:• Hand and Machine Winding• Single layer, multilayer, multi-element, segment and bank• Sizes from .125” to 3.0” • 8 - 50 AWG wire• Single, twisted and multifilar wires



• Thermoplastics• Thermosets• Fiberglass Lay-Up• Insert Molding• Over-Molding• Silicone Molding• Structural Foaming

Plastics DivisionPlastics DivisionPlastics DivisionPlastics Division

Injection MoldingInjection Molding

Transfer MoldingTransfer Molding

50 – 500 Ton Process Capabilities50 – 500 Ton Process Capabilities50 – 500 Ton Process Capabilities50 – 500 Ton Process Capabilities

State-of-the Art Electric Technology Molding Presses

State-of-the Art Electric Technology Molding Presses


Injection MoldingABSAcetalAcrylicAlkyd (Thermoset)Diallyl Phthalate (Thermoset)Polyamide (Nylon)PolycarbonateThermoplastic PolyesterPPO (Noryl)PPS (Ryton)PBT (Valox)Ultem (Polyetherimide)

We process the listed materials with various fillers, lubricants and other additives to enhance the material properties to meet the customer’s requirements.

Compression MoldingGlass Impregnated StyrenePhenolicsGlass Fiber Filled PolyesterDiallyl Phthalate

Bench MoldingRTVEpoxiesAdipreneHysolsScotchcastSilicones

Plastics DivisionPlastics DivisionPlastics DivisionPlastics Division

Plastics Materials & ExpertisePlastics Materials & ExpertisePlastics Materials & ExpertisePlastics Materials & Expertise


Lighted Displays DivisionLighted Displays DivisionLighted Displays DivisionLighted Displays Division

• Panels Knobs

• Pushbuttons Dials

• Keyboards Keypads

• Lighted switches

MIL-P-7788 Compliant

MIL-L-85762A

NVIS



Product Features:Product Features:

• MIL-P-7788 panel types III, IV, V and VI

• Night vision compliant per MIL-L-85762A

• EL, LED and Incandescent backlighting

• Variety of backlighting colors available

• Area lighting or individually lit keys

•Sunlight-readability, front relampability, split legends and spot indicators



Product Features: (cont.)Product Features: (cont.)

• Aluminum or plastic front panel

• Momentary or rotary switching

• EMI/RFI shielding

• Full photometric capabilities

•MIL-Spec environmental performance



Product Features: Lighted SwitchesProduct Features: Lighted Switches

• MIL-S-22885

• Improved switching technology

• Full range of lighting available

• Dead-front legend face or sunlight readable

• Easy access for installation & maintenance: front relampability

• Light weight: use of engineering plastic resins


Connectors DivisionConnectors DivisionConnectors DivisionConnectors Division

Partial Products Listing:

• Hermetically-Sealed Strain-Free Terminals

• Hermetically-Sealed Compression-Type End Seals

• Compression-Type Beveled End Seals

• Compression-Type Threaded End Seals

• Compression-Type Multi-Lead Headers

• Octal Type Plug-In Connectors

• Vibrator Special Type Plug-In Connectors

• Opto-Electronic Bases and Windows

• Battery Covers

• Custom-Sealed Components & Custom Sealing


Connectors DivisionConnectors DivisionConnectors DivisionConnectors Division

“FRC Electrical Industries, the pioneer of the glass-to-metal seal industry, developed the first compression sealed termination which quickly became the standard of the electronic industry.”

“FRC Electrical Industries, the pioneer of the glass-to-metal seal industry, developed the first compression sealed termination which quickly became the standard of the electronic industry.”

Top:Top: All plating is done on-site in our full- All plating is done on-site in our full-service, state-of-the-art plating facility.service, state-of-the-art plating facility.

Left:Left: Our new manufacturing plant includes Our new manufacturing plant includes high--efficiency equipment, ultra-modern high--efficiency equipment, ultra-modern processes and a fully equipped quality control processes and a fully equipped quality control and testing department.and testing department.


• CNC Machining Centers

• CNC Lathes

• EDM - Conventional & Wire

• Tool & Die

• Jig & Fixture

• Ultrasonic Welding

CompleteComplete CompleteComplete

Machining Machining Machining Machining

CapabilitiesCapabilities CapabilitiesCapabilities

Vertically Integrated CompanyVertically Integrated CompanyVertically Integrated CompanyVertically Integrated Company

Secondary Operation Secondary Operation CapabilitiesCapabilities



• Resistivity Coating

• Grade A Finishes

• Environmental Compliance

• Precision Silk-screening

• Pad Printing

• Hot Stamping

CompleteComplete CompleteComplete

PaintingPainting PaintingPainting

CapabilitiesCapabilitiesCapabilitiesCapabilities

Vertically Integrated CompanyVertically Integrated CompanyVertically Integrated CompanyVertically Integrated Company




• UnigraphicsUnigraphics

• SDRC / IDEASSDRC / IDEAS

• Pro-EPro-E

• AutoCADAutoCAD

• CNC ProgrammingCNC Programming

Engineering ServicesEngineering ServicesEngineering ServicesEngineering Services

• Electrical Engineers

• Mechanical Engineers

• Industrial Engineers

• Chemical Engineers

• Tooling Engineers

• Engineering Functions:

• Design

• Manufacturing

• Process Improvement

• Quality

• New Projects


Quality Standards Quality Standards Quality Standards Quality Standards • Mil-Q-9858

• Mil-Std-45662

• Mil-Std-105

• AQS

• Statistical Process Control

• ISO-9001-2008 Certified*

• AS-9100 Certified*

• FAA & EASA Certified Facilities

• FAA Repair Station: FR7R342J

• FAA Certified Repairmen

* Certified companies: FRC Component Products, Inc. and Filter Research Corporation


FRC Group -- Key StrengthsFRC Group -- Key StrengthsFRC Group -- Key StrengthsFRC Group -- Key Strengths

• Vertical Integration: In-House Capabilities

• Tooling: Molds, Jigs and Fixtures

• Full Plastic Molding

• Full Machining Centers

• Paints, Chemical Epoxies and Varnishes

• Product and Process Diversity/Expertise

• Large Design and Mfg. Engineering Resources• Turn-Key Electronic Assembly Solution With Value-Added Operations • Design and Development prototypes with Quick Turn-around Qualification

• Dedicated and Focal Program Manager (PM)

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