u-NAV Microelectronics Corporation, a semiconductor company, develops GPS ICs and software solutions for the mobile location-based services market. It offers chipsets for embedded portable applications; RF front-end receivers ICs that convert GPS L1 band signals to digital baseband I/Q outputs; single-chip GPS receivers for navigation and ground track performance; and GPS baseband processors. The company also provides Multi-Mode GPS navigation software, which is used for various GPS functions, such as signal acquisition, tracking, data extraction, and GPS navigation, as well as support tools for product evaluation and customization. It sells its products through distributors and sales representatives in Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, India, Singapore, the United States, and the United Kingdom. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Irvine, California. As of December 14, 2007, u-NAV Microelectronics Corporation operates as a subsidiary of Atheros Communications Inc.
