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u-blox AG has launched two GPS modules that set new benchmarks in terms of speed, sensitivity and ease of integration. The LEA-5 GPS module series, based on u-blox' fifth generation positioning engine, u-blox 5, features an acquisition performance of less than 1s.



These versatile, stand-alone GPS receivers combine an extensive array of features with flexible connectivity options. Their ease of integration results in fast times-to-market for a wide range of automotive, consumer and industrial applications with strict size and cost requirements.



With a 50-channel GPS architecture with over 1 million correlators and separate acquisition and tracking engines, u-blox 5 offers an ultra-fast acquisition of less than 1s. Combined with u-blox's AssistNow A-GPS service, the u-blox 5 chip and module generation acquires satellites in less than one second.



"These LEA-5 modules are ultra fast and boast an impressive -160dBm acquisition and tracking sensitivity. These features, added to the module's small size and low cost make them ideally suited for use in mass market GPS-enabled consumer devices," said u-blox CEO Thomas Seiler. "This breakthrough technology is yet another endorsement of the strength of u-blox's research and development team."



The LEA-5 GPS module series is lead free and has an industrial temperature range of -40¢XC to 85¢XC. Its small form factor and SMT pads allow for fully automatic assembly processes with standard pick-and-place equipment and reflow soldering, enabling cost-efficient, high-volume production.



The LEA-5H GPS module comes with a Flash EPROM that enables easy firmware upgrades and set-up configuration saving options. The ROM-based LEA-5S offers further cost efficiencies. Both modules feature u-blox' OMA SUPL compliant A-GPS interface and support AssistNow Online and AssistNow Offline A-GPS services.



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