Exhibit 99-1

Amphenol News Release

World Headquarters

358 Hall Avenue
P. O. Box 5030
Wallingford, CT 06492-7530
Telephone (203) 265-8900
	FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
		For Further Information:
		Diana G. Reardon
		Senior Vice President and
		Chief Financial Officer
		203/265-8630
		www.amphenol.com

AMPHENOL ANNOUNCES
FOURTH QUARTER 2006 DIVIDEND PAYMENT

Wallingford, Connecticut.  October 27, 2006.  Amphenol Corporation (NYSE-APH) announced today its continuing quarterly dividend on its Common Stock in the amount of $.03 per share. The Company will pay its fourth quarter dividend for 2006 on or about January 3, 2007 to shareholders of record as of December 13, 2006. Amphenol Corporation is one of the world’s leading producers of electronic and fiber optic connectors, cable and interconnect systems.  Amphenol products are engineered and manufactured in the Americas, Europe and Asia and sold by a worldwide sales and marketing organization.  Amphenol has a diversified presence as a leader in high growth segments of the interconnect market including:  Military, Commercial Aerospace, Automotive, Broadband Communication, Industrial, Information Technology and Data Communications Equipment, Mobile Devices and Wireless Infrastructure.