3D LABS

About Us

3Dlabs is a leading innovator in professional visual processing.  We supply a broad range of graphics accelerators to Computer Aided Design (CAD), Digital Content Creation (DCC), and visual simulation professionals.

Our award-winning Wildcat graphics solutions are available in industry-leading OEM workstations, in the channel through an international distributor/reseller network, and directly to end-users at 3Dlabs' online store.

For more information on our products, visit www.3dlabs.com. 3Dlabs is a wholly owned subsidiary of Creative Technology Ltd.

3Dlabs' Embedded Graphics and IP Cores Division supplies high-performance graphics chips and flexible IP cores to bring advanced visual processing to a wide range of platforms - from jet fighters to cell phones. 2D and 3D driver support for real-time environments and support for IP integration into SOC designs makes 3Dlabs the leading embedded graphics supplier.

Wildcat Realizm Family Overview

Welcome to the new reality where slow, frustrating workarounds are a thing of the past. Introducing Wildcat® Realizm™ from the innovators at 3Dlabs®. A completely programmable new technology in graphics accelerators, Wildcat Realizm lets you combine creativity, precision, and speed in ways you`ve only dreamed of before. Developed exclusively for professional designers, it puts the no-compromise power and performance of the industry`s most advanced visual processing right at your fingertips. Whether it`s realistic animations, intricate CAD renderings, or complex scientific visualizations, if you can imagine it, now you can make it reality – only better and faster – with Wildcat Realizm.

Remove the boundaries to your creativity.
Get no-compromise performance and more time to devote to your creativity with Wildcat Realizm.

Maximum Performance

• Wildcat Realizm`s full floating-point pipelines from input vertices to displayed pixels give you unparalleled levels of performance, programmability, accuracy and fidelity.
  Wildcat Realizm Vertex/Scalability Unit
• 3Dlabs` unique Vertex/Scalability Unit (VSU) delivers the ultimate in geometry
  (vertex) processing, allowing you to easily handle the largest models while also providing powerful and flexible surface and vertex processing.
• The VSU also enables dual-VPU configurations that literally double performance over single-VPU solutions.

OpenGL 1.5 and DirectX 9.0 Acceleration in Hardware

• Virtually any 3D application can immediately take advantage of the performance gains made possible by Wildcat Realizm.
• With full OpenGL 1.5 and DirectX 9.0 acceleration in hardware, including

OpenGL imaging pipeline, complete OpenGL Shading Language and DirectX HLSL support.

Performance
Don`t let hardware constraints limit your design creativity. The unparalleled memory capacity of Wildcat Realizm lets you tackle complex, true-color 2D and 3D textures simultaneously – all without stressing your system memory. In addition, Wildcat Realizm`s hardware-accelerated rendering capabilities deliver high-quality, real-time previews directly within many programs that use the OpenGL shading language or DirectX9 HLSL. With 3Dlabs` proven history of success in providing sophisticated framelock/genlock capabilities, Wildcat Realizm takes that feature even further to provide you with the most flexible and most advanced solution available.

Precision
Wildcat Realizm graphics accelerators o. er the highest levels of image precision. We don`t compromise on image quality to gain more performance or vice versa, so you get quality and performance in one advanced technology solution. You can manipulate the most complex models easily – in real time – with Wildcat Realizm`s extreme geometry. Now, you can achieve real world image quality with no redesigning. In fact, Wildcat Realizm`s 36-bit high-precision. Floating-point pipeline delivers images so accurate; you won`t have to worry about display anomalies or rendering errors on your next time-critical masterpiece.

Reliability
You take your job seriously. So do we. That`s why we make sure your card and graphics driver work. Flawlessly with leading design applications. In fact, 3Dlabs is the only graphics vendor that focuses 100% on providing advanced solutions for the professional market. For you, that translates to the most stable drivers in the industry, graphics accelerators that stand the test of time, and performance tuned for professional applications in the CAD, DCC and visual simulation arenas. When it comes to technical support, it`s all about options and responsiveness. If you need help, we`re just a phone call, email, or web posting away. Choose the method that`s best for you.

The Ultimate in Professional 3D Graphics Processing

Welcome to a new kind of Realizm ... where precision, speed and your creativity combine in ways you`ve only dreamed of. 3Dlabs puts the power of the industry`s most advanced visual processing right at your fingertips with Wildcat Realizm 800 - the flagship in a fully programmable lineup of graphics accelerators developed exclusively for professional designers. 3Dlabs` 16x PCI Express-based graphics feature dual Visual Processing Units (VPU`s). Twice the processing power. Twice the performance.

With over 40 years of combined engineering talent 3Dlabs is the only graphics hardware developer 100% dedicated to building solutions designed specifically for graphics professionals.

The Advanced Benefits of Wildcat Realizm 800
Optimized for Running Multiple Applications Simultaneously
Designed to minimize CPU load while driving the graphics pipeline at maximum capacity
Innovative 256 GB virtual memory support shatters the limits of onboard memory by automatically handling huge datasets while caching essential data for fastest access

Maximum scalability, Maximum Performance
3Dlabs` unique Vertex/Scalability Unit (VSU) delivers the ultimate in geometry (vertex) processing, allowing you to easily handle the largest models while also providing powerful and flexible surface and vertex processing.
Wildcat Realizm 800`s VSU also enable dual VPU-configurations that literally double performance over single-VPU solutions
Huge fragment shader program support for 256K individual instructions with looping and conditionals where competing technologies only support 64K

Video Display Capabilities
Industry`s only isochronous command channel with fast context switching and automatic hardware scheduling to insure ``glitch-free`` effects with real-time video.
Dual-link, dual display for today`s megapixel display requirements.  Capable of driving resolutions of 3840 x 2400 at the highest refresh rates.

Optimized Dual-Display Acceleration
Innovative multi-VPU design allows improved graphics acceleration for your dual-display configurations
Gives you more visual elbow room on your desktop

Windows Acuity Manager
Next generation display management technology for application and performance optimization and control
Ergonomic, dual taskbar minimizes cursor and mouse movement for dual displays or 9.2-megapixel (3840 x 2400) displays

Minimal System Load = Maximum Graphics Acceleration
3Dlabs professional-focused graphics accelerator driver works in close concert with the Realizm hardware to reduce your system`s CPU and system memory load for all display related activities

Wildcat Realizm Multiview Card

The advanced Multiview option card supports framelocking, genlocking, synchronized framebuffer swap and synchronized refresh rate.

The Framelock feature synchronizes display refresh and buffer swaps of multi-system displays and can be used simultaneously with genlock.

The Genlock feature synchronizes video timing to an external timing source. When provided with an appropriate periodic signal, the graphic card will lock its display refresh rate to this signal.

Requires installed Wildcat Realizm graphics card
Most advanced Genlock/Framelock solution available
Enables multi-system video walls and supports genlock to a house signal
Supports tri-level sync for HDTV, bi-level sync for NTSC and PAL

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Wildcat VP`s

Tackle those big projects with record-breaking 512 MB of memory deal with any application with on-board programmability

Take on any project with a 3Dlabs® Wildcat® VP990 Pro or Wildcat VP880 Pro. You`ll get huge amounts of graphics memory to handle large data sets without sacrificing the legendary performance, reliability, and cinematic rendering of the Wildcat line.

Plus, Wildcat VP`s ``Visual Processing Architecture`` with advanced graphics programmability keeps you prepared for anything your design applications may throw your way.

More Memory, More Flexibility
Got a big project that needs a lots of graphics power? Wildcat VP990 Pro offers the most graphics memory of any card available today.

Heavy-duty Visual Processing Power
Wildcat VPs use innovative Visual Processing Architecture to integrate over 200 32-bit processors into a single Visual Processing Unit (VPU). The Wildcat VPU pumps out 200 Gflops and 1.2 TereOps of programmable power for enhanced speed and performance. And it`s all under your control.

More Visual Real Estate
If you need more visual real estate, just plug in another display! The Wildcat VP Pro series can drive two independent, high-resolution digital or analog displays (with adapters). Plus, you get 10-bit DACs that give you flawless color and display quality.

Designed by Professionals for Professionals
3Dlabs is the only PC Workstation graphics company solely focused on designing professional-grade accelerators for professional designers. We make sure your drivers are reliable, your card is sound, and your investment is certified to run on leading CAD and DCC applications.

Extra Memory for 9 Megapixel Displays
It takes more than 128MB of graphics memory just to effectivelyl drive the new 9 megapixel displays. Sure, some graphics card vendors claim they can handle that, but where`s the memory to handle textures or the color depth you need? The Wildcat VP Pro series gives you up to 384 extra megabytes of memory for you demanding applications, so you don`t have to compromise speed or realistic rendering.

Powerful Programmability
The Wildcat VP line provided complete programmability so you can update your graphics card when emerging and future technologies hit the streets. You`ll be ables to take advantage of the sotware improvements when they happen and continues to extend the boundaries of interactive visual realism.

WILDCAT4

High-End 3D Acceleration for Performance-driven Graphics Professionals

Maximum performance for AGP8x systems Wildcat4 is the best choice for graphics-intensive environments where real-time performance and design integrity truly matter.

• Super-charged performance for AGP8x systems
• Best Image quality available on the desktop:
• 10-bit sub-pixel accuracy
• Exclusive SuperScene full scene antialiasing
• High geometry precision and texture coordinate precision
• Extends the desktop with dual analog and digital monitor support and Multiview support and framelocking of multiple workstations

Maximum Performance with AGP8x

• Wildcat4 takes full advantage of the new AGP8x interface standard, which transfers 2 GB of graphics information per second between the graphics card and system. Couple this with legendary Wildcat performance and you get super-charged graphics for the most complex projects.

Exclusive SuperScene Antialiasing

• Forget about jaggies and crawling, twinkling edges. SuperScene antialiasing dramatically improves image quality with true, multi-sampled scene mode antialiasing. Wildcat4 boosts SuperScene anti-aliased resolutions to an amazing 1920 x 1080!
• Plus, SuperScene can be ``forced`` to work in any OpenGL window. Even applications with no native support for full scene antialiasing can experience improvements in image quality. With SuperScene, you get higher performance and significantly lower memory use than typical multisampled antialiasing techniques.

Six T&L Engines

• Six T&L engines deliver outstanding performance - especially as scene complexity increases. Our T&L engines not only give you top performance, but also 32 light sources to work with for higher levels of real-time realism.

Abundant Memory

• Apply numerous, extremely detailed texture maps without compromising performance. Large, dedicated frame buffer and texture memory support lets you create in rich, photorealistic shading and highly detailed textures - always in true color, with maximum depth accuracy and with double buffering enabled.

Complete OpenGL 1.3 Support

• Complete OpenGL® 1.3 acceleration which sustains the highest level of real-time, on-screen OpenGL performance in the industry.

3D Volumetric Texture Support

• Hardware accelerated 3D volumetric textures allow you to apply textures throughout the volume - not just the surface - of any model. Wildcat4 provides real-time performance with 3D textures for applications such as medical imaging and GIS.

Designed by Professionals for Professionals

• 3Dlabs is the only PC graphics company solely focused on designing professional-grade accelerators. Wildcat4 continues this tradition through relentless driver reliability testing and constant optimization and certification of leading professional applications.

A Proven Real-Time Graphics Vendor

3Dlabs` Embedded Graphics and IP Cores Division supplies high-performance graphics chips and flexible IP cores to bring advanced visual processing to a wide range of platforms - from jet fighters to cell phones. 2D and 3D driver support for real-time environments and support for IP integration into SOC designs makes 3Dlabs the leading embedded graphics supplier.

With almost 20 years of 2D and 3D experience, a comprehensive support program and key software partnerships — we can provide you proven real-time graphics solutions.

3Dlabs graphics silicon has already been proven in a wide range of mission-critical applications by customers such as Barco, British Aerospace, Dy4, Kaiser Electronics, Radstone and the U-2 spy plane in-cockpit display developed by Lockheed Martin/Skunkworks in Los Angeles, CA. Projects such as the Lockheed Martin U-2 in-cockpit display system demand the ultimate in quality and reliability and performance. Anyone developing embedded applications with advanced real-time graphics requirements can rely on the combination of 3Dlabs` silicon and Seaweed Systems` drivers.

To contact us send an email to: embedded.graphics@3dlabs.com

A range of sophisticated 2D/3D COTS graphics processors
Widely deployed and proven with many industry-leading systems vendors
Off-the shelf professional-grade 2D and 3D OpenGL drivers for VxWorks
Comprehensive support program including design support and feedback
Long-term supply and support of silicon and software