u-blox introduces TIM-LH GPS Module with SuperSense(tm) Weak Signal Tracking

THALWIL (Switzerland) 26th October (APROTEXT) - Cross-reference: photo is available athttp://www.presseportal.de/galerie.htx?type=obs u-blox AG todayannounced the introduction of GPS receiver module TIM-LH - withANTARIS(r) SuperSense(tm) Weak Signal Tracking technology.

SuperSense technology delivers tracking sensitivity beyond -158 dBm and provides significantly improved acquisitionsensitivity, plus unparalleled high positioning accuracy anddynamic navigation performance at low signal levels. AccurateGPS positioning becomes reality in building interiors, deep urbancanyons, covered roads and other locations where GPS receptionhas so far been impossible. High sensitivity reducesinstallation costs as antennas can be moved to interiorlocations.

TIM-LH is u-blox's first module with SuperSense Weak SignalTracking based on the 16 channel ANTARIS positioning engine.ANTARIS provides best-in-class navigation performance, full WAAS/ EGNOS support, highly efficient multipath suppression and 8192time/frequency search bins for excellent start-up performance.The small industry-standard form factor (25.4 x 25.4 mm) and verylow power consumption makes TIM-LH suitable for mass markethandheld devices for indoors and outdoors, FCC E-911 Phase II-compliant handsets, as well as vehicle devices which can operatein hidden locations like glove boxes and underneath seats.Excellent dynamic navigation performance makes one-box carnavigation devices with built-in antennas possible.

"Improving sensitivity without compromising existing benefitsis a key goal," says u-blox CEO Thomas Seiler. "With TIM-LH,our customers receive the ultimate in high sensitivity alongwith the assurance that other performance features likepositioning accuracy and low power consumption are maintained orimproved. Weak signal tracking creates a broad range of newmarket opportunities, so our customers' visions become reality."

TIM-LH will be available in early 2005.

About u-blox

u-blox is an international company headquartered inSwitzerland, with sales organizations in the Americas, Europeand Asia. Founded in 1997, u-blox develops leading positioningproducts based on the Global Positioning System (GPS) for theautomotive and mobile communications markets. For moreinformation, please visit www.u-blox.com.

Contacts Georg zur Bonsen Product Management phone: +41/44/722'74'44 E-mail: georg.zurbonsen@u-blox.com

Sylvia Lynch Marketing Communications phone: +41/44/722'74'86 E-mail: sylvia.lynch@u-blox.com

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