For Immediate Release
May 26th, 1998

SOLID STATE OPTRONICS, INC. ACHIEVES BABT APPROVAL FOR ITS SOLID STATE RELAYS

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 26, 1998 -- Solid State Optronics, Inc., today announced that its entire line of optically-isolated solid state relays has won approval from the BABT (British Approvals Board for Telecommunications). BABT certification guarantees that SSO relays are in complete compliance with European telecommunications standards. Now, European manufacturers can be assured that Solid State Optronics' products are of the hightst quality for all of their electronics and telecommunications device needs.

SSO is a leading manufacturer of high-quality, optically-isolated solid state relays, which produce MOSFET-based AC/DC relays, SCR-based AC relays, and specialty products for numerous telecommunication, instrumentation, and indrustrial control applications.

Established in 1982, BABT (British Approvals Board for Telecommunications) is the leading telecommunications approval body in Europe and is the UK center of technical expertise for regulatory and voluntary assessment of all teyps of terminal equipment. BABT certification is designed to recognize quality, safety, and performance standards in the global marketplace. BABT can be found on the World Wide Web at www.babt.com.

About Solid State Optronics
Founded in 1982, Solid State Optronics is a leading manufacturer of high-quality, low-cost optically-isolated solid state relays. SSO brings new products from concept, prototype and production with unparalleled speed and cost effectiveness. SSO customers include Apple Computer, Bell South, Jabil Circuits, International Gaming Technology and others.

The company has its headquarters in San Jose, Ca., and can be contacted at (888) 377-4776, or on the World Wide Web at www.ssousa.com.

About Solid State Optronics
Founded in 1982, Solid State Optronics is an award-winning designer and manufacturer of high-quality, high-value optoelectronic devices including miniature solid-state relays, optocouplers, and integrated telecom switches for applications in Telecommunications, Industrial Control, and Instrumentation. SSO brings new products from concept, prototype and production with unparalleled speed and cost effectiveness. SSO is an approved supplier to many industry-leading companies such as Alcatel, IBM, Marconi, Nokia, and more.

The company has its headquarters in San Jose, Ca., and can be contacted at (888) 377-4776, or www.ssousa.com.

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