Sparton Corporation Introduces the SP3000D Digital Compass

JACKSON, October 22, 2003 – Electronic Manufacturing Service (EMS) provider Sparton Corporation (NYSE:SPA) announced the introduction of one of the most accurate and affordable digital compasses available today.

The Sparton SP3000D Digital Compass is an innovative, electronic circuit board designed for easy integration into new or existing navigational applications. In addition to its usability and affordability, the digital compass is small in size and lightweight.

The design of the SP3000D allows engineers to integrate the digital compass into their own systems via a standard communication interface. This makes the compass ready for use in applications such as vehicle compasses, navigation and guidance systems and hand-held devices. Magnetic Compass Navigation and Guidance Systems; GPS Integration; Altitude Position Sensing; and 3-Dimensional Magnetic Field Strength Measurements.

Features of the SP3000D Digital Compass include three-axis, three-dimensional absolute magnetic field measurement, tilt compensated bearing, and X-Y tilt, .and temperature output

For compass precision, Sparton offers services such as in-unit calibration, product development and integration, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and manufacturing services.

Sparton Corporation (NYSE:SPA) now in its 103rd year, provides design engineering and electronics contract manufacturing services utilizing six manufacturing locations encompassing over 700,000-sq. ft. along with six alliance partner facilities throughout North America. In addition to strong core surface mount technology (SMT) and plated through-hole (PTH), printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) and complete assembly manufacturing capabilities, Sparton offers a complete range of pre-manufacturing, post-manufacturing and engineering services. Pre-manufacturing services include product development, concurrent engineering, design for test (DFT), design for manufacturing (DFM), design for assembly (DFA), printed circuit board design and quick-turn prototyping. Post-manufacturing services range from repair depot, direct ship, distribution management to field support.