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Title: TopCon Positioning Systems, Inc. Announces G3 Technology
Date: 1/3/06

Detail:
Five years ago Topcon's GPS+ GLONASS technology virtually eliminated satellite access problems. Today the new Topcon G3 technology takes it a step further by adding the soon-to-be-available European Union Galileo satellite constellation, which will eventually have a total of more than 30 satellites.

As the Galileo system continues to populate itself over the next few years, it will increase its value by providing fast, accurate, continual positions and do so in work conditions that are not imaginable now.

As machines move faster and work in increasingly challenging environments, you need to have the best signals and coverage possible. Having access to all satellites available (a total of 75) will virtually eliminate job site downtime, making workdays more productive, and adding to your company's bottom line.

To process multiple signals from multiple satellite systems, Topcon engineered the new Paradigm-G3 chip. It is capable of receiving GPS L1, L2 and L5 carrier frequencies; C/A and L2C civilian codes; and P-code on both L1 and L2 frequencies. It also receives GLONASS signals including L1 and L2 carrier frequencies and L1 / L2 C/A and P-codes. The entire Galileo signal structure is supported, including L1, E1, E2, E5, and E6 signals. The advanced design features 72 tracking channels and operates with minimal power consumption.

Topcon California is proud to bring you technology that will be a driving force in satellite positioning for the next 10-15 years.