ADC Exhibits Industry-Leading Broadcast and Entertainment Solutions at NAB2005; Company's Expertise in Copper and Fiber Solutions Ensures Reliable HD Backbone and Patching.

MINNEAPOLIS -- ADC (NASDAQ:ADCT) (www.adc.com), the market leader for audio, video, and data patching products for the broadcast and engineering industry, today announced that the company will exhibit its industry-leading solutions at the NAB2005 conference and exhibition in Las Vegas, Nev. ADC's breakthrough products will be on display at NAB in booth #C4515, April 18-21, 2005.

"NAB is the world's largest electronic media show and it is the perfect venue again this year to highlight ADC's leadership in the industry," said Jeff Peters, senior product manager of the broadcast, entertainment, and cable products for ADC. "For more than 50 years, ADC has led the broadcast and entertainment industry with breakthrough audio, video, and data patching products. The breadth of the ADC product line, supported by state-of-the-art engineering and global manufacturing facilities, has enabled ADC to deliver top quality solutions to broadcast and entertainment customers year after year."

This year's NAB theme - "Performance by Design" - highlights the fact that ADC's patching solutions are designed for maximal performance: outstanding performance and quality for HD studio and mobile production; designed and tested for the most demanding conditions; high bandwidth for next-generation signal routing IP infrastructure; and high reliability connectivity for digital audio, video and IP service delivery.

ADC's expertise in copper and fiber solutions ensures reliable HD backbone and patching, in areas that include: analog and digital audio patching, analog and high-definition video patching, high-performance connectivity (BNC's, F's, RCA's), high-definition triax camera connectors, copper and fiber main distribution systems, IP Infrastructure products, and RF signal distribution products for satellite uplinks/downlinks and CATV headends.

NAB 2005 serves as the venue for ADC to launch nine new products, including:

Pro Patch(R) HDC Series

The new Pro Patch High-Density Coax(TM) (HDC) is designed for AES audio applications where 6 channels of audio are present for a single channel of HD video. The HDC series is a 2x48 (48 Circuits) configuration in 1 rack space or a 4x48 (96 circuits) in a 1.5 rack space panel.

MUSA-Series Video Panel

With the introduction of the high-performance HD rated SMJ series jacks, ADC now offers a complete portfolio of HD-rated MUSA-series panels and accessories including jacks, U-links, panels and patch cords designed for European MUSA standard. ADC is the only company to offer MUSA standard and WECO standard coaxial video jacks.

ProAx(TM) D-Series Triax Connectors

ADC introduces the D-Series Damar & Hagen compatible triax connectors to its line of global format triax products. The D-series is compatible with the D&H triax connectors for Germany and Austria. The D-series maintains all of the patented features of the ProAx system including gender/format reversibility and faster, easier termination.

ProAx J-Series Triax Connectors

ADC introduces the J-Series Tajimi compatible triax connectors to its line of global format triax products. The J-series is compatible with the Tajimi triax connectors for Japan and China. The J-series maintains all of the patented features of the ProAx system including gender/format reversibility and faster, easier termination.

Pro Patch Programmable Longframe

The Longframe programmable series audio patch panel is a high-density 2X32, or 2x24 package. Each jack features a sealed switch for configuration of normals/grounds. The panel is 6" deep and weighs 6 pounds. The Programmable series is alone in passing stringent MIL-202F standards for mechanical durability, perfect for mobile trucks.

Pro Patch Optical(TM) Fiber Transport System

The PPO fiber transport system is designed to convert SDI and HD video to single mode fiber. The system has a range of 7KM, with a high-power version for distances up to 50KM. The card frame system sports Reclocking inputs, dual power, and 16 I/O cards in a 2RU frame.

ICON(R) I-W Modular Wall Mount System

The new ICON(R) Main Distribution Frame I-W modular systems allows a mix of connector formats of up to four separate modules of Edac-3, 56, 90-pin, Amp Champ, DB9, QCP(R), LSA plus(R), RJ45, and BNC /F bulkhead connectors mounted to a standard I-W wall mount frame.

New HD rated F Bulkhead and F to BNC bulkhead connectors

ADC's new 3GHz F to F, and F to BNC bulkhead feed-through connectors offer superior electrical performance to 3GHz for demanding uncompressed HD signals. Both designs feature a precision gold-plated center conductor and performance matched insulator for outstanding electrical and mechanical performance. The new bulkheads are available as separate components and in loaded panels in the ICON product family.

Pro Patch Optical Normal Through Panel

ADC's new Optical Normal Through Panel is the latest addition to its Pro Patch line of broadcast patching products. Traditional fiber patch panels require a fiber jumper in place at all times. With this newly designed panel, all fiber "Source" and "Destination" connections are on the rear of the panel.

For more information about ADC's broadcast, entertainment and cable solutions, visit www.adc.com/marketsolutions/broadcastandentertainment/

About ADC

ADC provides the connections for wireline, wireless, cable, broadcast, and enterprise networks around the world. ADC's innovative network infrastructure equipment and professional services enable high-speed Internet, data, video, and voice services to residential, business and mobile subscribers. ADC (NASDAQ:ADCT) has sales into more than 150 countries. Learn more about ADC at www.adc.com.