21st Feb 2007 18:25
Sarantel Group (AIM:SLG), the leading manufacturer ofrevolutionary filtering antennas for wireless devices, today announcedthat it is working with STMicroelectronics to equip a new portablenavigation device ("PND") designed by Italian OEM manufacturer R.i.CO.s.r.l for the European market. The device incorporates the SarantelGeoHelix antenna and STMicroelectronics' GPS receiver. £ The European PND market is growing rapidly as new products becomemore affordable and versatile, incorporating features such as MP3players. However, their portability creates challenges forconventional GPS antennas, which lose performance when close to thehuman body. £ With outstanding near-field characteristics and anomni-directional design, Sarantel's miniature antennas offer superiorwireless performance, especially when close the body. This makes theman ideal choice for the new generation of handheld devices, includingPNDs. £ David Wither, Sarantel Chief Executive, said: £ "The automotive market is central to the explosive GPS growth inEurope. PNDs for automotive use are becoming indispensable tools forbusiness and casual travellers alike. We are pleased to work withSTMicroelectronics and look forward to seeing the R.i.CO. PND on storeshelves throughout Europe." £ Notes to Editors: £ About Sarantel £ Sarantel is a leader in the design of high-performance miniatureantennas for portable wireless applications including hand-heldnavigation, satellite radio and laptop computers. £ Sarantel's revolutionary ceramic filtering antennas offerdramatically improved performance over existing antenna designs,resulting in a clearer signal, better range and a 90 per centreduction in the amount of signal radiation absorbed by the body. £ Because of their smaller size and higher capabilities, Sarantel'santennas enable manufacturers to create innovative high-volumeconsumer products incorporating technologies such as GPS, Wi-Fi,WiMax, 3G, GPRS, Satellite Radio and Bluetooth. £ More information about the company is available atwww.sarantel.com £ About R.i.CO. s.r.l £ R.i.CO. s.r.l. is an OEM manufacturer, founded in 1978 to deliverproducts for the Telecommunications, Consumer, and Automotiveelectronics markets. Based in Castelfidardo (An), Italy, R.i.CO.collaborates with customers at the beginning of a project, offeringgreat depth of experience in design, industrialization, and massproduction of electronic, electro-mechanical and mechatronicassemblies. CAD/CAM, SMT, wire-bonding, plastic injection moulding,mass production lines are in-house as well as a tool shop and theassembly of self-designed automatic machines, including hardware andsoftware for testing equipment. For more information, visithttp://www.ricoitaly.com Copyright Business Wire 2007Related Shares:
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