SBS Selects ALT Software's OpenGL Drivers; COTS Technology Brings Desktop Graphics Performance to Embedded Markets
September 13 2005 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
ALT Software has been selected by SBS Technologies(R) to provide
COTS OpenGL drivers to their customers for the SBS G2 PMC graphics
processor family. ALT's drivers provide high performance 3D/2D
display capabilities in military and commercial aircraft cockpits,
industrial controls, telematics and infotainment systems, and other
human machine interface devices. The SBS G2 PMC graphics display
controller family utilizes the powerful 3D graphics processing
power of ATI Technologies' popular Mobility Radeon 9000 ('M9') chip
used in today's high-end notebook computers, on a PMC module. The
result is embedded devices that boast performance near that of
high-end desktop workstations. The PMC module offers advanced 3D/2D
graphics and functionality such as video capture, independent dual
monitor support, and 'video to SBC' capability. ALT provides
advanced software products for cockpit and helmet-mounted displays,
moving map systems and other avionics devices with advanced
performance requirements. The ALT drivers allow SBS customers to
enable their hardware to support content rich 3D and 2D graphics
and also provide an upgrade path for avionics clients from general
purpose to DO-178B Level A certifiable drivers as their needs
change. A key deciding factor for SBS in selecting ALT's drivers
was their ease of deployment on different system configurations.
ALT Software driver kits accommodate a variety of operating
systems, bus architectures, graphics ASICs, and processor
combinations. OS and processors supported for use with the G2 PMC
module include VxWorks(R), INTEGRITY(R), Windows(R) XP, and
Linux(R) on Intel(R) and PowerPC(R) processors. For customers with
an unsupported requirement, such as a proprietary RTOS or a
different processor, the driver's modular architecture allows ALT
to modify the applicable module as required, as opposed to creating
an entirely new driver. This translates into shorter development
time and lower driver development costs for SBS customers. "ALT
Software is an industry leader in OpenGL driver technology. When we
considered the alternatives to providing quality drivers for the G2
family for a wide range of operating systems and with a strong path
to DO-178, SBS chose to support our customers with ALT's tried and
proven OpenGL products and professional services," said Frank
Willis, V.P. of Business Development, SBS Technologies' Government
Group. "ALT Software has been developing drivers for both the
embedded and desktop markets for over 10 years. It is exciting to
be bringing this level of 3D and 2D desktop graphics performance to
SBS' G2 family of PMC modules," said Chris Brady, president of ALT
Software. Visit with ALT at ESC Boston September 13-14, 2005 ALT
Software will be attending the ESC Boston from September 13th to
14th in Boston. If you are interested in learning more about ALT
and their products and are available to meet, please contact
marcom@altsoftware.com. For more details go to:
http://www.altsoftware.com/company/media_center/events/ About ALT
Software Inc. Founded 1994, with offices in Toronto and Waterloo,
Ontario, ALT Software provides professional application and system
level software and hardware development services to organizations
across a broad range of sectors. ALT specializes in
hardware-related software engineering, with expertise in embedded
systems, 3D/2D graphics, OpenGL and OpenGL ES, avionics display
drivers, video, audio, networking and mobile technologies. About
SBS Technologies(R) SBS Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:SBSE) founded in
1986, designs and builds a wide range of standard and customized
embedded computer products. Our products include processor boards,
input/output modules, networking devices, and complete computer
systems. Our products are used in many industries, including
telecommunications, medical electronics, industrial automation and
defense. Headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, SBS maintains
eight primary operating locations, has regional sales offices
throughout the United States and has international sales and
support offices in six countries. More information on SBS is
available at www.sbs.com. All other product names, trademarks,
and/or company names are used solely for identification and belong
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