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Quantum3D® THERMITE™ TVC-1.0
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SCOTTSDALE,
AZ - July 14, 2004 - Quantum3D®, Inc., a leading provider
of open architecture, realtime 3D visual computing solutions for
the Visual and Sensor Simulation and Training (VSST) and Embedded
Visual Computing (EVC) markets, today at the Image 2004 Conference,
announced that THERMITE™ TVC-1.0 is now in volume production
and that both deployable units and development kits are now available.
THERMITE™ is the first, multi-role, realtime 2D/3D COTS Tactical
Visual Computer specifically designed for man-wearable and vehicle-based
embedded training, mission planning, mission rehearsal and deployed
Command, Control, Communications, Computer, Intelligence, Surveillance
and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) applications. THERMITE, along with
Quantum3D's IData™3D Human Machine Interface toolkit is on
display at the Quantum3D Image Booth Nos. 21-22.
Quantum3D has already begun customer shipments
of the THERMITE production units. THERMITE development kits are
also now available that include a suite of demo programs and utilities
and an evaluation version of IData3D, a universal I/O cable set
for connections to development platform peripherals, a power package
which includes dual lithium ion batteries with smart charger and
hot-swap interconnect and a comprehensive developer's guide designed
to accelerate field deployment of customer applications. In addition,
the THERMITE development kit also includes complete I/O and interface
specifications to enable THERMITE OEMs and VARs to develop program-specific
cable sets for their applications.
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Quantum3D® IData™3D Deployed UAV Control Application
Screenshot Captured from THERMITE™ TVC-1.0
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"Since we announced THERMITE, we have received
a tremendous level of interest from both the embedded training/mission
rehearsal and the mission planning/C4ISR communities," said
Ross Q. Smith, Quantum3D co-founder and president. "With
workstation level graphics, compute performance and connectivity
in a mil-spec, long-battery life man-wearable tactical visual
computer, THERMITE enables U.S. and allied military and civilian
organizations to finally bring the power of PC-based workstations
to battlefield and mobile applications."
About THERMITE
THERMITE is designed to enable soldiers, public safety and other
operations personnel to conduct deployed embedded training, mission
rehearsal, and CC4ISR applications. Featuring a modular design
with a 1 GHz Transmeta® Crusoe® CPU with up to 512 MB
of system memory and an NVIDIA GeForceFX™ Go mobile GPU graphics
subsystem, THERMITE is optimized for performance-intensive man-wearable
and vehicle-based operations that require a compact footprint,
long battery life, sophisticated wireless and wired networking
connectivity and I/O, realtime 2D/3D visual computing capabilities
and advanced video capture and display applications. With support
for Microsoft® Windows® XP and Linux® operating systems,
THERMITE provides complete PC compatibility to enable rapid deployment
of commercial and military applications.
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Quantum3D® DAGGERS
Dismounted Infantry Embedded Training System with
THERMITE™ TVC-1.0
Image Courtesy Blackhawk Industries.
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For visual computing applications, THERMITE
supports dual, independent high-resolution analog or digital outputs
with 32-bit color and Z-buffering along with video-out support
in NTSC, PAL, S-Video and RS-170A formats. For applications that
require sensor or camera video capture functions, THERMITE also
features advanced video-capture capabilities, with support for
color space conversion, scaling, and overlays for popular composite
and component video formats. THERMITE also provides a comprehensive
set of wired and wireless connectivity capabilities, including
USB 2.0, serial RS-232 and PS2 and PCMCIA-based I/O options including
IEEE 802.3 Ethernet 10/100, IEEE 802.11x and Bluetooth.
Packaged in a sealed, ruggedized alloy enclosure
with Mil-Spec connectors, THERMITE is available with either shock
resistant, extended temperature hard disk drives or solid state
drives and is designed to operate in the hostile environments
encountered by military and public safety personnel. THERMITE
features advanced power management technologies and unique hot-swap
battery capabilities, which provide extended operating times on
standard issue U.S. Army Soldier Systems or commercial lithium
ion batteries.
THERMITE Pricing and Availability
International single unit pricing for THERMITE deployable units
begins at $11,499. THERMITE Development Kit international pricing
begins at $17,499. Leadtime for standard configurations is 60
days ARO. NAFTA pricing and volume discounts for THERMITE OEMs
and VARs, as well as program specific configuration options and/or
environmental certifications are available- please contact salesinfo@quantum3d.com
or call +1 (407) 737-8800 x 100 for more information.
About Quantum3D
Quantum3D develops and markets realtime, open architecture visual
computing solutions, development software and support services
for the VSST and EVC markets and is the exclusive supplier of
NVIDIA® graphics technology for the embedded military and
aerospace visual computing market. Quantum3D is a privately held
company headquartered in San Jose, CA, with development centers
of excellence located in Huntsville, Alabama, and Orlando, Florida.
For more information about Quantum3D and Quantum3D products and
solutions, please see www.quantum3d.com
Quantum3D is a registered trademark and
THERMITE and IData are trademarks of Quantum3D, Inc. All other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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