MILPITAS, Calif., April 13, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LTX-Credence Corporation (Nasdaq:LTXC), a global provider of focused, cost-optimized ATE solutions, today announced that u-blox, a leading fabless semiconductor provider of embedded positioning and wireless communication solutions for the consumer, industrial and automotive markets, has selected the X-Series as their next generation RF test platform. u-blox is committed to the X-Series as its principal engineering and production test platform for all their wireless communication solutions including RF and baseband devices. Several devices have been released to volume production at u-blox's subcontract test partners in Asia.
"After a thorough selection process we selected the X-Series as our next generation RF test platform because it offers excellent performance with capability to fully characterize our products while meeting our cost of test targets," said Andreas Thiel, VP R&D at u-blox. "The innovative technology of the X-Series allows us to validate the level of performance of our GPS ICs and advanced SiP modules, products with extremely low power consumption and the world's highest GPS sensitivity with an ability to lock on to weak GPS signals as low as -160 dBm thanks to u-blox's cutting-edge SuperSense® technology."
"u-blox's commitment to the X-Series demonstrates that leading companies specializing in wireless communications technology rely on our IP to help them achieve success in the market," said Dave Tacelli, chief executive officer and president at LTX-Credence. "We are pleased that u-blox recognizes the value of the total solution we provide our customers, including innovative technology, best-in-class applications engineering, experience in testing a wide range of RF devices and a worldwide customer support team."
About u-blox
u-blox is a leading fabless semiconductor provider of embedded positioning and wireless communication solutions for the consumer, industrial and automotive markets. Our solutions enable people, devices, vehicles and machines to locate their exact position and wirelessly communicate via voice, text or video. With a broad portfolio of GPS modules, chips, and software solutions together with wireless modules and solutions, u-blox is uniquely positioned to enable OEMs to develop innovative solutions quickly and cost-effectively. Headquartered in Switzerland and with global presence in Europe, Asia and the Americas, u-blox employs 200 people. Founded in 1997, u-blox is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. (www.u-blox.com)
About LTX-Credence Corporation
LTX-Credence is a global provider of focused, cost-optimized ATE solutions designed to enable customers to implement best-in-class test strategies to maximize their profitability. LTX-Credence addresses the broad, divergent test requirements of the wireless, computing, automotive and entertainment market segments, offering a comprehensive portfolio of technologies, the largest installed base in the Asia-Pacific region, and a global network of strategically deployed applications and support resources. Additional information can be found at www.ltxc.com.
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