Thalwil, Switzerland -- November 3, 2006 -- u-blox AG, u-blox AG, the leading Swiss provider of innovative GPS receiver technology, today announced the introduction of a cost-effective GPS module, ideally suited for mass-market GPS-enabled end products.

Measuring a mere 17 x 22 mm, the LEA-4M has been designed for applications with stringent cost and space requirements. The module achieves maximum price-efficiency, while retaining the high performance and low power consumption of the u-blox 16-channel ANTARIS 4 engine that powers it.

"Our LEA-4M is the ideal solution for handset makers and other mass market equipment manufacturers that need a small, low cost GPS solution without compromising on performance," said Karsten Tietz, VP Sales for u-blox.

The LEA-4M is suitable for applications requiring active and passive antennas with an operating temperature range of -30° to +70°C and which do not require antenna supervision. Its small form factor and SMT pads allow for fully automatic high volume assembly processes. This makes the LEA-4M ideal for price-sensitive mass-market end products.

The module supports instant positioning A-GPS services such as AssistNow™ while its 4 Hz position update rate ensures high accuracy. Other features include various built-in power saving modes, a 5 µA backup current and configurable voltage levels.

Engineering samples are available from www.u-blox.com/shop/index.html

About u-blox

u-blox is an international company headquartered in Switzerland, with sales organizations in the Americas, Europe and Asia. Founded in 1997, u-blox develops leading positioning technology, products and services based on Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), including GPS and Galileo, for the automotive and mobile communications markets. For more information, please visit www.u-blox.com.

u-blox Contacts

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