SONY EXPANDS DISTRIBUTION OF GPS LINE-UP THROUGH SYNERGY SYSTEMS
SAN DIEGO, Feb. 23, 2005 — Sony Electronics has engaged Synergy Systems, LLC, a premier supplier of
Global Positioning System (GPS) location and timing solutions for more than 19 years, to distribute and support
Sony's GPS semiconductor and OEM module products.
Synergy Systems will exhibit Sony's single chip CMOS GPS receiver IC and modules at the GPS-Wireless conference in San Francisco, Feb. 24-25.
"We are expecting substantial growth in the GPS market," said Aki Hasegawa, president of Sony's Component
Solutions Business Division. "As our GPS product distributor, Synergy Systems will assist us in rolling out an
expanded product offering, targeting both traditional and emerging GPS applications."
"Synergy is excited about the opportunity to offer Sony GPS modules and ICs to complement and expand our
location-based product line," said Art Sepin, president of Synergy Systems, LLC. "Our technical sales and
application engineering teams are collaborating with Sony to deliver integrated value-added solutions to our
customers."
Sony's GPS product lineup includes:
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CXD2951 Single Chip CMOS GPS Receiver IC: The industry's first single-chip CMOS GPS LSI that
incorporates a built-in RF circuit in an ultra-miniature design. Developed independently by Sony, the CXD2951
incorporates SonyÕs advanced RF-CMOS block signal processing architecture to enable high sensitivity, minimal
power consumption and high-performance. It is ideal for a wide range of location-based applications, such as
automotive, cellular handsets, handheld navigation, asset tracking, fleet management and mobile computing devices.
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CXA3355 GPS RF Down Converter: A small, low power and full-featured RF down converter for use in GPS
receiver applications. This SiGe BiCMOS IC can be coupled with a GPS baseband IC or integrated into a software
GPS solution.
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GPS Modules: A complete line of high performance GPS modules based on Sony's advanced single chip GPS LSI,
including WAAS, integrated antenna and surface mount options. Customers have the ability to select the amount of
integration, form factor, and configuration that best suits their target application.
Synergy Systems' offices, engineering laboratory, product assembly and stocking facilities reside in San Diego,
Calif. More information can be found at www.synergy-gps.com.
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