ANAHEIM, CA – January 30, 2002 – Interstate Electronics Corporation (IEC), a wholly owned subsidiary of L-3 Communications Corporation, unveils the next generation of military GPS receivers with its new TruTrak™, a 12 channel, SAASM-based GPS receiver, available in any form factor in 120 days or less. TruTrak meets the size, accuracy and performance requirements for high-G platform applications but is easily and cost-effectively configurable for range, avionics or hand-held navigation platforms. The TruTrak receivers feature IEC’s compact Xfactor™ SAASM module, a 40mm x 40mm x 3.2mm highly integrated package that receives, provides and manages the GPS satellite signals, requiring only antenna/pre-amplifier and navigation functions externally. This module meets all U.S. government security requirements and has been recently approved by the NAVSTAR GPS Joint Program Office (JPO).

Based on the proven technology found in IEC projectile GPS receivers, TruTrak will track up to 12 satellites at a time while providing fast (< 3 second) C/A and P(Y)-code signal acquisition, superior anti-jamming, multi-serial interface, and low power consumption. With the TruTrak development toolset, users can obtain a software version designed for complete integration with any navigational system, customized with additional modules or fine-tuned according to specific needs. Operation and control is via Serial line or RS-422 interface. The TruTrak receiver has available processor capacity to run additional user software without impacting its robust performance.

With its low unit cost, TruTrak can be used in the field, in ground vehicles, missiles and test pods that track high-performance aircraft, or integrated into precision-guided munitions. Because the TruTrak receiver is production-ready, configuration adaptation can realistically be achieved in 90 to 120 days depending on the form factor requirements.

Superior Anti-Jamming Capability

Missile flight-test environments encompass a range of high dynamics characterized by supersonic velocities, tens of Gs in acceleration and jerk on the order of hundreds of Gs. Derived from IEC’s rugged projectile GPS receivers designed to operate in harsh environments, the TruTrak receiver is capable of withstanding a 15-millisecond, 15.5-kg setback and 5-kg lateral (balloting) gun shock. It may be operated tightly coupled to an optional 6-DOF external inertial measurement unit (IMU). This allows very narrow bandwidth tracking to ensure maximum performance in the presence of intentional or incidental interference.

About L-3 Communications and Interstate Electronics Corporation

Based in Anaheim, CA, Interstate Electronics Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of L-3 Communications Corporation, has been a long-term supplier of critical test instrumentation and missile tracking systems for the U.S. Navy's Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) weapons systems, including the Trident submarine. The Division is ranked as an industry leader in GPS receiver and translator-based products, which are currently in use on multiple aircraft, cruise missiles and precision guided weapons. IEC produces ruggedized displays for both military and industrial applications. IEC also provides secure communications on a quick reaction basis for deployed forces in Eastern Europe.

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