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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 21, 2011

Registration No. 333-

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM S-3 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933

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TYCO ELECTRONICS LTD. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)	TYCO ELECTRONICS GROUP S.A. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Switzerland (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	Luxembourg (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
98-0518048 (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)	98-0518566 (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
Rheinstrasse 20 CH-8200 Schaffhausen, Switzerland +41 (0)52 633 66 61 (Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of registrant's principal executive offices)	17, Boulevard de la Grande Duchesse Charlotte L-1331 Luxembourg (352) 464-340-1 (Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of registrant's principal executive offices)

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Robert A. Scott Executive Vice President and General Counsel Tyco Electronics 1050 Westlakes Drive Berwyn, PA 19312 (610) 893-9560 (Name, address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of agent for service)

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Copy to: Todd R. Chandler Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP 767 Fifth Avenue New York, New York 10153 (212) 310-8000

Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public: From time to time after the effective date of this Registration Statement as determined by the Registrants.

If the only securities being registered on this Form are being offered pursuant to dividend or interest reinvestment plans, please check the following box. o

If any of the securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933, other than securities offered only in connection with dividend or interest reinvestment plans, check the following box. ý

If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, please check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. o

If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. o

If this Form is a registration statement pursuant to General Instruction I.D. or a post-effective amendment thereto that shall become effective upon filing with the Commission pursuant to Rule 462(e) under the Securities Act, check the following box. ý

If this Form is a post-effective amendment to a registration statement filed pursuant to General Instruction I.D. filed to register additional securities or additional classes of securities pursuant to Rule 413(b) under the Securities Act, check the following box. o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

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CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE

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Title of Each Class of Securities to be Registered	Amount to be Registered Proposed Maximum Offering Price Per Unit Proposed Maximum Aggregate Offering Price Amount of Registration Fee
Registered Shares
Warrants	(1)(2)
Units
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(1) An indeterminate aggregate offering price and number or amount of securities of each identified class is being registered as may from time to time be offered and sold at indeterminate prices. Separate consideration may or may not be received for securities that are issuable on exercise, conversion or exchange of other securities. In accordance with Rules 456(b) and 457(r) under the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Securities Act"), the registrant is deferring payment of all of the registration fee. (2) Any securities registered hereunder may be sold separately or as units with other securities registered hereunder. (3) Pursuant to Rule 457(n) under the Securities Act, no separate registration fee is due for guarantees.

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PROSPECTUS

TYCO ELECTRONICS LTD.

REGISTERED SHARES WARRANTS UNITS GUARANTEES

TYCO ELECTRONICS GROUP S.A.

DEBT SECURITIES UNITS

Tyco Electronics Ltd. ("Tyco Electronics") may from time to time offer to sell its registered shares, warrants or units. Warrants may be exercisable for registered shares of Tyco Electronics or the debt securities described below. Units may be convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for registered shares or warrants of Tyco Electronics or the debt securities described below. Tyco Electronics may from time to time issue guarantees of the debt securities as described below.

Tyco Electronics Group S.A. ("TEGSA") may from time to time offer to sell its debt securities as well as units. The debt securities may consist of debentures, notes or other types of debt. The debt securities issued by TEGSA may be convertible or exchangeable for registered shares or other securities of Tyco Electronics. The debt securities issued by TEGSA may also be investment grade. If the debt securities issued by TEGSA are either convertible or exchangeable or are not investment grade, such securities shall be fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Tyco Electronics. Units may be convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for its debt securities and registered shares or warrants of Tyco Electronics.

Tyco Electronics and TEGSA may offer and sell these securities to or through one or more underwriters, dealers and agents, or directly to purchasers, on a continuous or delayed basis. Tyco Electronics and TEGSA will provide a specific plan of distribution for any securities to be offered in a supplement to this prospectus. Tyco Electronics and TEGSA will provide specific terms of any securities to be offered in a supplement to this prospectus. You should read this prospectus and the applicable prospectus supplement carefully before you invest.

The principal executive offices of Tyco Electronics are located at Rheinstrasse 20, CH-8200 Schaffhausen, Switzerland, and its telephone number at that address is +41 (0)52 633 66 61. The principal executive offices of TEGSA are located at 17, Boulevard de la Grande Duchesse Charlotte, L-1331 Luxembourg, and its telephone number at that address is (352) 464-340-1.

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Investing in the securities involves risks. See "Risk Factors" on page 4 of this prospectus to read about factors you should consider before investing in the securities.

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None of the Securities and Exchange Commission, any state securities commission, nor any similar authority in Switzerland or Luxembourg, has approved or disapproved of these securities or determined if this prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

This prospectus may not be used to sell securities unless accompanied by a prospectus supplement that contains a description of those securities.

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The date of this prospectus is January 21, 2011

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ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS	1
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION	1
INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE	2
BUSINESS	3
RISK FACTORS	4
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS	4
RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES	4
USE OF PROCEEDS	5
DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES	5
PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION	5
ENFORCEMENT OF CIVIL LIABILITIES	5
LEGAL MATTERS	6
EXPERTS	6

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ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS

This prospectus is part of an automatic shelf registration statement on Form S-3 that Tyco Electronics and TEGSA have filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). By using a shelf registration statement, we may sell, at any time and from time to time, in one or more offerings, any combination of the securities described in this prospectus. As allowed by the SEC's rules, this prospectus does not contain all of the information included in the registration statement. For further information, we refer you to the registration statement, including its exhibits, filed with the SEC. Statements contained in this prospectus about the provisions or contents of any agreement or other document are not necessarily complete. If the SEC's rules and regulations require that an agreement or document be filed as an exhibit to the registration statement, please see that agreement or document for a complete description of these matters.

You should read this prospectus, any prospectus supplement and any free writing prospectus we file with the SEC together with any additional information you may need to make your investment decision. You should also read and carefully consider the information in the documents we have referred you to in "Where You Can Find More Information" below. Information incorporated by reference after the date of this prospectus is considered a part of this prospectus and may add, update or change information contained in this prospectus. Any information in such subsequent filings that is inconsistent with the information in this prospectus will supersede the information in this prospectus or any earlier prospectus supplement.

You should rely only on the information incorporated by reference or provided in this prospectus, any supplement or any free writing prospectus we file with the SEC. We have not authorized anyone else to provide you with other information. We are not making an offer to sell these securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted. You should not assume that the information in this prospectus, any prospectus supplement, any free writing prospectus or any document incorporated herein by reference is accurate as of any date other than the date of the applicable document. Our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects may have changed since that date.

Unless otherwise stated, or the context otherwise requires, references in this prospectus to "we," "us" and "our" are to Tyco Electronics and its consolidated subsidiaries, including TEGSA.

WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION

We are subject to the informational requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act") and, in accordance with these requirements, we file reports and other information relating to our business, financial condition and other matters with the SEC. We are required to disclose in such reports certain information, as of particular dates, concerning our operating results and financial condition, officers and directors, principal holders of shares, any material interests of such persons in transactions with us and other matters. Our filed reports, proxy statements and other information can be inspected and copied at the public reference facilities maintained by the SEC at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549.

The SEC also maintains a website that contains reports and other information regarding registrants like us that file electronically with the SEC. The address of such site is: http://www.sec.gov . Reports, proxy statements and other information concerning our business may also be inspected at the offices of the New York Stock Exchange at 20 Broad Street, New York, NY 10005.

Our Internet website is www.te.com . We make available free of charge on our website our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, reports filed pursuant to Section 16 and amendments to those reports as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file or furnish such materials to the SEC. In addition, we have posted the charters for our Audit Committee, Management Development and Compensation Committee and Nominating, Governance and Compliance Committee, as well as our Board Governance Principles, under the heading "Board of Directors" in the Investors section of our website. Our Internet website and the

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information contained in or linked to our Internet website are not incorporated by reference into this prospectus.

INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE

The SEC allows us to "incorporate by reference" information into this prospectus, which means that we can disclose important information to you by referring to those documents. This prospectus incorporates by reference the documents set forth below, which Tyco Electronics has filed with the SEC, and any future filings made by Tyco Electronics and TEGSA with the SEC under Sections 13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, as amended. Notwithstanding the foregoing, unless specifically stated to the contrary, none of the information that Tyco Electronics discloses under Items 2.02 or 7.01 of any Current Report on Form 8-K or exhibits relating to such disclosure that has been furnished or may from time to time be furnished to the SEC will be incorporated by reference into, or otherwise included in, this prospectus.

The information that we file later with the SEC will automatically update and in some cases supersede the information in this prospectus and the documents listed above.

Upon your oral or written request, we will provide you with a copy of any of these filings at no cost. Requests should be directed to Corporate Secretary, Tyco Electronics Ltd., 1050 Westlakes Drive, Berwyn, PA 19312, Telephone No. (610) 893-9560.

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BUSINESS

Tyco Electronics Ltd.

We are a leading global technology company. We design, manufacture and market products for customers in a broad array of industries including automotive; data communications equipment and consumer electronics; telecommunications; aerospace, defense, and marine; medical; energy; and lighting. Our products are produced in approximately 90 manufacturing sites in over 20 countries. We have approximately 7,000 engineers and worldwide manufacturing, sales and customer service capabilities.

During the fiscal year ended September 24, 2010, we conducted our business through four operating segments: Electronic Components, Network Solutions, Specialty Products and Subsea Communications.

Effective for the first quarter of fiscal 2011, we reorganized our management and segments to align the organization around our strategy. Our businesses in the former Specialty Products GroupAerospace, Defense, and Marine; Medical Products; Circuit Protection; and Touch Systemshave been moved into other segments. Also, the former Subsea Communications segment has been included in the Network Solutions segment. The following represents the new segment structure:

Tyco Electronics is a Swiss company. Its registered and principal office is located at Rheinstrasse 20, CH-8200 Schaffhausen, Switzerland, and its telephone number at that address is +41 (0)52 633 66 61. Its executive office in the United States is located at 1050 Westlakes Drive, Berwyn, Pennsylvania 19312, and its telephone number at that address is (610) 893-9560.

Tyco Electronics Group S.A.

TEGSA is a Luxembourg company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tyco Electronics. TEGSA's registered and principal office is located at 17, Boulevard de la Grande-Duchesse Charlotte, L-1331 Luxembourg, and its telephone number at that address is (352) 464-340-1. TEGSA is a holding company established to directly and indirectly own all of the operating subsidiaries of Tyco Electronics, to issue debt securities and to perform treasury operations for Tyco Electronics. Otherwise, it conducts no independent business.

Recent Developments

On December 9, 2010, we announced the completion of the offer to purchase (the "Offer") all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of ADC, at a purchase price of $12.75 per share in cash, which was followed by a merger of Tyco Electronics Minnesota, Inc., our indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, with and into ADC.

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RISK FACTORS

Investing in our securities involves risks. Before deciding to purchase any of our securities, you should carefully consider the discussion of risks and uncertainties under "Part I, Item 1A Risk Factors" in Tyco Electronics' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 24, 2010, which is incorporated by reference in this prospectus, and under similar headings in Tyco Electronics' subsequently filed quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and annual reports on Form 10-K, as well as the other risks and uncertainties described in any applicable prospectus supplement and in the other documents incorporated by reference in this prospectus. See the section entitled "Where You Can Find More Information" in this prospectus. The risks and uncertainties discussed in the documents incorporated by reference in this prospectus are those we currently believe may materially affect us. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently believe are immaterial also may materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

We have made forward-looking statements in this prospectus that are based on our management's beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to our management. Forward-looking statements include, among others, information concerning our possible or assumed future results of operations, business strategies, financing plans, competitive position, potential growth opportunities, potential operating performance improvements, the effects of competition and the effects of future legislation or regulations. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical facts and can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as the words "believe," "expect," "plan," "intend," "anticipate," "estimate," "predict," "potential," "continue," "may," "should" or the negative of these terms or similar expressions.

Forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. You should not put undue reliance on any forward-looking statements.

The risk factors discussed under "Part I, Item 1A Risk Factors" in Tyco Electronics' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 24, 2010, and under similar headings in Tyco Electronics' subsequently filed quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and annual reports on Form 10-K, as well as the other risks and uncertainties described in any applicable prospectus supplement and in the other documents incorporated by reference in this prospectus, could cause our results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements. There may be other risks and uncertainties that we are unable to predict at this time or that we currently do not expect to have a material adverse effect on our business. We expressly disclaim any obligation to update these forward-looking statements other than as required by law.

RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

The following table sets forth information regarding our ratio of earnings to fixed charges for the periods shown. For purposes of determining the ratio of earnings to fixed charges, earnings consist of income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes, plus (a) fixed charges, (b) amortization of capitalized interest and (c) income (loss) of equity investees, net of distributed income, less capitalized interest. Fixed charges consist of (a) interest expensed and capitalized, (b) amortized

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premiums, discounts, and capitalized expenses related to indebtedness, and (c) a portion of rent expense, which represents an appropriate interest factor.

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USE OF PROCEEDS

Unless otherwise stated in the prospectus supplement accompanying this prospectus, we will use the net proceeds from the sale of any registered shares, warrants, debt securities or units that may be offered hereby for general corporate purposes. Such general corporate purposes may include, but are not limited to, reducing or refinancing our indebtedness or the indebtedness of our subsidiaries, financing possible acquisitions and redeeming outstanding securities. The prospectus supplement relating to an offering will contain a more detailed description of the use of proceeds of any specific offering of securities.

DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES

We will set forth in the applicable prospectus supplement a description of the registered shares, warrants, debt securities, guarantees or units that may be offered under this prospectus.

PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION

ENFORCEMENT OF CIVIL LIABILITIES

Tyco Electronics is a Swiss company and TEGSA is a Luxembourg company. Tyco Electronics and TEGSA have consented in the indenture to be used in connection with the issuance of debt securities to jurisdiction in the U.S. federal and state courts in The City of New York and to service of process in The City of New York in any legal suit, action or proceeding brought to enforce any rights under or with respect to such indenture and any debt securities or guarantees issued under it. A substantial majority of Tyco Electronics' directly held assets consists of shares in TEGSA. Accordingly, any judgment against TEGSA or Tyco Electronics in respect of the indenture, the notes or the guarantee, including for civil liabilities under the U.S. federal securities laws, obtained in any U.S. federal or state court may have to be enforced in the courts of Luxembourg or Switzerland. Investors should not assume that the courts of Luxembourg or Switzerland would enforce judgments of U.S. courts obtained against TEGSA or Tyco Electronics predicated upon the civil liability provisions of the U.S. federal securities laws or that such courts would enforce, in original actions, liabilities against TEGSA or Tyco Electronics predicated solely upon such laws.

Luxembourg

TEGSA is incorporated under the laws of Luxembourg. Certain members of the board of directors are non-residents of the United States and a substantial portion of TEGSA's assets and those of such directors are located outside the United States. As a result, you may not be able to effect a service of process within the United States on TEGSA or on such persons or to enforce in Luxembourg courts

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judgments obtained against TEGSA or such persons in U.S. courts, including actions predicated upon the civil liability provisions of the U.S. federal and state securities laws or other laws. Likewise, it may also be difficult for an investor to enforce in U.S. courts judgments obtained against TEGSA or such persons in courts in jurisdictions outside the United States, including actions predicated upon the civil liability provisions of the U.S. securities laws.

TEGSA has been advised by Allen & Overy Luxembourg, its Luxembourg counsel, that the United States and the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg are not currently bound by a treaty providing for reciprocal recognition and enforcement of judgments (other than arbitral awards) rendered in civil and commercial matters. According to such counsel, an enforceable judgment for the payment of monies rendered by any U.S. federal or state court based on civil liability, whether or not predicated solely upon the U.S. securities laws, would not directly be enforceable in Luxembourg. However, a party who received such favorable judgment in a U.S. court may initiate enforcement proceedings in Luxembourg ( exequatur ) by requesting enforcement of the U.S. judgment to the president of the District Court ( Tribunal d'Arrondissement ) of Luxembourg pursuant to Section 678 of the New Luxembourg Code of Civil Procedure. The president of the District Court will authorize the enforcement in Luxembourg of the U.S. judgment if it is satisfied that all of the following conditions are met:

LEGAL MATTERS

Unless otherwise indicated in the applicable prospectus supplement, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, New York, New York will pass upon the validity of the debt securities, guarantees, warrants and units offered by Tyco Electronics or TEGSA. The validity of the registered shares offered by Tyco Electronics will be passed upon by Bär & Karrer, Zurich, Switzerland, unless otherwise indicated in the applicable prospectus supplement.

EXPERTS

The consolidated financial statements, and the related financial statement schedule, incorporated herein by reference from Tyco Electronics Ltd. and its subsidiaries' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 24, 2010, and the effectiveness of Tyco Electronics Ltd. and its subsidiaries' internal control over financial reporting have been audited by Deloitte & Touche LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their reports, which are incorporated herein by reference. Such consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule have been so incorporated in reliance upon the reports of such firm given upon their authority as experts in accounting and auditing.

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PART II INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS

Item 14. Other Expenses of Issuance and Distribution

The following statement sets forth the expenses of Tyco Electronics Ltd. ("Tyco Electronics") and Tyco Electronics Group S.A. ("TEGSA" and together with Tyco Electronics, the "Registrants") in connection with the offering described in this Registration Statement (all of which will be borne by the Registrants). All amounts shown are estimated.

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The foregoing sets forth the general categories of expenses (other than underwriting discounts and commissions) that the Registrants anticipate they will incur in connection with the offering of securities under this registration statement. Information regarding estimated expenses of issuance and distribution of each identified class of securities being registered will be provided at the time information as to such class is included in a prospectus supplement in accordance with Rule 430B.

Item 15. Indemnification of Directors and Officers

Tyco Electronics Ltd.

The articles of association and organizational regulations of Tyco Electronics provide as follows:

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Tyco Electronics Group S.A.

Under the articles of association of TEGSA, TEGSA may indemnify directors or officers against expenses reasonably incurred by a director or officer in connection with any action, suit or proceeding to which the person may be made a party by reason of being or having been a director or officer of TEGSA, except in relation to matters as to which the director or officer is finally adjudged in such action, suit or proceeding to be liable for gross negligence or misconduct. In the event of a settlement, indemnification will be provided only in connection with such matters covered by the settlement as to which TEGSA is advised by counsel that the person to be indemnified did not commit such a breach of duty. Luxembourg law permits TEGSA to maintain insurance to compensate for any civil liability incurred by a director or officer in their official capacity or to indemnify for such loss or liability, and Tyco Electronics has policies covering TEGSA's directors and officers.

Item 16. Exhibits

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1.1	Form of Underwriting Agreement.*
4.1	Articles of Association of Tyco Electronics Ltd. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Tyco Electronics Ltd.'s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed December 7, 2010).
4.2	Organizational Regulations of Tyco Electronics Ltd. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Tyco Electronics Ltd.'s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed June 25, 2009).
4.3	Form of certificated shares of Tyco Electronics Ltd. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Tyco Electronics Ltd.'s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed December 7, 2010).
4.4	Indenture, dated as of September 25, 2007, among Tyco Electronics Group S.A., as issuer, Tyco Electronics Ltd., as guarantor, and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as trustee (Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 4.1(a) to Tyco Electronics Ltd.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 28, 2007).
4.5	Form of Note.*
5.1	Opinion of Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP.+
5.2	Opinion of Bär & Karrer.+
12.1	Statements regarding Computation of Ratios.+
23.1	Consent of Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP (included in Exhibit 5.1 filed herewith).
23.2	Consent of Bär & Karrer (included in Exhibit 5.2 filed herewith).
23.3	Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP.+

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24.1	Power of Attorney with respect to Tyco Electronics Ltd. signatories.+
24.2	Power of Attorney with respect to Tyco Electronics Group S.A. signatories.+
25.1	Form T-1 Statement of Eligibility of Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas.+

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Item 17. Undertakings

The undersigned Registrants hereby undertake:

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the Registrant certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form S-3 and has duly caused this Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in Berwyn, Pennsylvania, on this 21st day of January 2011.

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/s/ TERRENCE R. CURTIN
Name:	Terrence R. Curtin
Title:	Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, this Registration Statement has been signed by the following persons on January 21, 2011 in the capacities indicated below.

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/s/ THOMAS J. LYNCH Thomas J. Lynch	Chief Executive Officer and Director (Principal Executive Officer)
/s/ TERRENCE R. CURTIN Terrence R. Curtin	Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)
/s/ ROBERT J. OTT Robert J. Ott	Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller (Principal Accounting Officer)
* Pierre R. Brondeau	Director
* Ram Charan	Director
* Juergen W. Gromer	Director
* Robert M. Hernandez	Director

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* Daniel J. Phelan	Director
* Frederic M. Poses	Director
* Lawrence S. Smith	Director
* Paula A. Sneed	Director
* David P. Steiner	Director
* John C. Van Scoter	Director

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COMMAND=ADD_LINERULETXT,NOSHADE COLOR="#000000" SIZE="1.0PT" WIDTH="26%" ALIGN="LEFT" * The undersigned does hereby sign this Registration Statement on behalf of the above-indicated director of Tyco Electronics Ltd. pursuant to a power of attorney executed by such director.

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By:
Name:	Robert A. Scott
Title:	Attorney-in-Fact

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AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the undersigned has signed this Registration Statement, solely in the capacity of the duly authorized representative of Tyco Electronics Ltd. in the United States, on this 21st day of January, 2011.

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By: /s/ ROBERT A. SCOTT Robert A. Scott Tyco Electronics Ltd. Executive Vice President and General Counsel

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/s/ MARIO CALASTRI
Name:	Mario Calastri
Title:	Director (Principal Executive Officer)

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/s/ MARIO CALASTRI Mario Calastri	Director (Principal Executive Officer)
* Bryan Tidd	Director (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
/s/ H. GREGORY BARKSDALE H. Gregory Barksdale	Director and Authorized Representative in the United States
* Thomas Ernst	Director
* Juerg Frischknecht	Director
* David Hasson	Director

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* Priska Roesli	Director
* Christoph Zeyen	Director

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By: /s/ MARIO CALASTRI Mario Calastri Attorney-in-Fact

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