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Press and News - 16.04.2007
u-blox selects Spirent® Communications for supply of GNSS development and production test equipment
Paignton, UK -- April 16, 2007 -- Spirent Communications, the leading global provider of navigation and positioning test systems, announces today that it will supply Global Positioning System (GPS) test equipment to u-blox AG, the leading Swiss provider of GPS receiver technology. As part of this agreement, Spirent will provide GSS6100 single channel production test systems to u-blox that will be used in RF development and production testing. Spirent systems will also be used by u-blox field application engineers to enhance customer support.
"Controlled testing is important in any serious GPS receiver development," said Daniel Ammann, Head of GNSS Software at u-blox. "At u-blox we take a very structured approach to testing at each stage, from initial research and development through to production. We believe our high product quality is strongly supported by our thorough test approach".
Spirent's GSS6100 is an RF GPS signal generator that simulates one satellite signal in a variety of configurations. The GSS6100 is typically deployed in a production environment, where a quick and controlled test of the GPS is needed to ensure performance is within expected parameters. Single channel GPS signal generators are also widely used in RF development environments. For GPS engine development, multi-channel RF constellation simulators are used to characterise and optimise performance. u-blox also uses Spirent RF constellation simulators.
"Production testing is an important element in product quality assurance," said John Pottle, marketing director at Spirent's Wireless & Positioning division. "An efficient and reliable test is the priority for all of our customers and the GSS6100 is designed specifically for this purpose. GSS6100 customers also benefit from Spirent's industry-leading signal quality and reliability."
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.
About Spirent Communications
Spirent Communications (www.spirent.com) is a global provider of integrated performance analysis and service assurance systems that enable the development and deployment of next-generation networking technology such as Internet telephony, broadband services, 3G wireless, global navigation satellite systems, and network security equipment. Spirent Communications' solutions are used by more than 1,700 customers in 30 countries, including the world's largest equipment manufacturers, service providers, enterprises and governments. Spirent Communications has 1,800 employees worldwide. Spirent Communications plc Ordinary shares are traded on the London Stock Exchange (ticker: SPT) and on the New York Stock Exchange (ticker: SPM; CUSIP number: 84856M209) in the form of American Depositary Shares (ADS), represented by American Depositary Receipts, with one ADS representing four Ordinary shares. Spirent Communications' sales to the United States government are made through Spirent Federal Systems Inc. www.spirentfederal.com
u-blox Contacts
Alicia Montoya, Marketing Communications Manager
phone: +41 (44) 722 74 86, e-mail: alicia.montoya@u-blox.com
Spirent Communications Contacts
John Pottle, Divisional Marketing Director
phone: +44 1803 546 371, e-mail: john.pottle@spirent.com
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