Sparton Navigation and Exploration Introduces IMU-10, MEMS Inertial Measurement Unit at AUVSI Unmaned Systems North America, August 12-15, 2013 Booth #3449

DE LEON SPRINGS, FL (July 30, 2013) – Sparton Navigation and Exploration (NYSE: SPA) is introducing an enhanced MEMS based sensing Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU-10), at AUVSI’s Unmanned Systems North America symposium August 12-15, 2013 in Washington D.C. Sparton’s IMU-10 has 10 degrees of freedom and provides industry leading accuracy. The IMU-10 inertial navigation system has uncompromised resolution especially when operating within challenging environments. The IMU-10’s user-programmable NorthTek™ interface provides ultimate flexibility during integration and countless platform customization options.

“The IMU-10 is the perfect solution for inertial navigation applications requiring absolute accuracy and high performance,” said Jim Lackemacher, Vice President and General Manager of Sparton Navigation and Exploration division. Jim also adds, “Sparton’s inertial systems provide limitless customizations via the NorthTek™ Development System.”

Features of IMU-10:

10 DOF High Performance Inertial Measurement Unit
Enhanced MEMS sensing technology
High speed synchronous sampling of all sensors
Sculling and coning compensation
High speed data logging capability to off-board µSD card
Ruggedized enclosure
Low power consumption with power management functionality (Sleep Mode)
Powerful user programmable customizations via NorthTek™ interpreter
High Speed UART interface (user selectable up to 1MBaud) supporting multiple communication
protocols including NMEA and binary

Sparton AUVSI 2013 Events Schedule: Live demonstrations will be held during the AUVSI symposium. Please join us and witness the best-in-class inertial system technology Tuesday, August 13 at 11:45 am, Wednesday, August 14 at 1:15 pm and Thursday, August 15 at 11:15 am(EST).

Sparton Navigation and Exploration will be featured at the “Beyond the Booth” showcase Wednesday, August 14 at 11:30 am (EST).

Throughout the AUVSI show, Sparton will host the following in-booth presentations each day along with live demonstrations.

AdaptNav™ – Adaptive Sensor Fusion Algorithm at 10:30 am
Not your Father’s Digital Compass at 11:15 am
Design Considerations at 1:15 pm
Effective Measurement of Heading and Orientation in Complex Environments at 2:00 pm
Inertial Measurement Unit – The IMU-10 at 2:45 pm
Customizable Programmable Inertial Systems: NorthTek™ at 3:30 pm
Calibration Considerations at 4:15 pm
Drawing at 4:30pm

Visit www.spartonnavex.com for additional product information and to purchase the full line of Sparton Navigation and Exploration products.

About Sparton Corporation:

Sparton Corporation (NYSE:SPA), now in its 113th year, is a provider of complex and sophisticated electromechanical devices with capabilities that include concept development, industrial design, design and manufacturing engineering, production, distribution, field service, and refurbishment. The primary markets served are Medical, Military & Aerospace, and Industrial & Instrumentation. Headquartered in Schaumburg, IL, Sparton currently has six manufacturing locations worldwide. Sparton’s website may be accessed at www.sparton.com.