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ALT Software Inc. Releases OpenGL SC drivers for AMD's ATI Radeon E4690 GPU
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Press

  • ALT Software at Avionics 2010
    ALT will present a number of new technology demonstrations at Avionics 2010, including AMD ATI Radeon E4690 running an advanced 3D digital moving map and its new Hybrid ML product.
  • Tech Source selects ALT Software’s E4690 embedded OpenGL
    Tech Source selects ALT’s OpenGL SC and OpenGL ES graphics drivers for their new AMD ATI Radeon E4690 based Condor 2000 XMC product line.
  • Chinese Aeronautical Radio Electronics Research Institute (CARERI) Selects ALT Software
    ALT Software and CARERI (Chinese Aeronautical Radio Electronics Research Institute) establish joint technology lab for new generation of embedded graphics display systems
  • ALT Software presents joint DO 178B, Safety-Critical Embedded Graphics Webinar with Esterel Technologies
  • ALT Software Launches U.S. Subsidiary
    Embedded Media and Device Software leader to establish Embedded Tools and Solutions Center of Excellence in Phoenix, Arizona
  • ALT Software wins multi-million dollar OpenGL ES and OpenVG contract with leading semiconductor manufacturer
    Embedded graphics leader to develop device drivers for POWERVR SGX graphics IP core in next-generation System on Chip processor
  • ALT Software Releases High-Performance X Server for Embedded Systems
    Embedded X11 Server provides support for X11 client applications deployed on real-time embedded operating systems.
  • ALT Software Unleashes PowerVR Graphics on VxWorks and Linux
    ALT Software announced today that it has developed OpenGL ES 1.1 and OpenVG 1.1 graphics drivers for embedded computing devices that employ system-on-a-chip (SoC) processors with the Imagination Technologies POWERVR MBX graphics core on Wind River's VxWorks and Wind River Linux operating systems.
  • ALT Software brings next-generation 2D/3D graphics to hard real time embedded applications
    Embedded graphics software leader provides exclusive support for OpenGL ES 2.0 graphics libraries for Green Hills Software’s safe and secure INTEGRITY Operating System.
  • Embedded Software Pioneer Mark Snyder joins ALT Software as new VP of Product Development
    Former U.S. Air Force research scientist and avionics innovator to drive ALT’s 2D/3D embedded software development.
  • ALT Software selected to deliver DO- 178B certifiable OpenGL Drivers for ATI RadeonTM E4690 GPU
    With support from AMD, ALT Software will enable the Aerospace, Avionics and Military Industries with both Safety Critical and COTS OpenGL Drivers.
  • ALT Software to Deliver an Integrated Reference Design Kit for Wind River’s DO-178B and ED-12B Certified IMA Platforms
    ALT Software today announced the availability of an integrated reference design kit for DO-178B and ED-12B certified Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) systems, called the “ALT Software DO-178B Reference Design Kit for VxWorks 653”.
  • ALT Software to Supply OpenGL DO-178B/ EUROCAE 12B Certifiable Graphics Stack for Fujitsu’s MB86298 'Ruby' Graphics Display Controller
    OpenGL and leading semiconductor companies combine to produce high performance graphics software and hardware for safety-critical markets
More News
  • ALT’s OpenGL Advantage
  • DO-178B Safety Critical
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    • DO-178B OpenGL Drivers
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  • Contact Embedded Graphic Sales

AMD/ATI Radeon
E4690 (M96)
M54 (x1400)


AMD/ATI Radeon E4690 (M96)

The world’s leading power/performance discrete GPU designed for embedded systems and avionics.

ALT Software provides complete graphics driver solutions for the AMD/ATI Radeon E4690. This fully programmable GPU has been designed specifically for embedded computing environments and includes features which until recently have been available only in gaming systems and desktop computers. It supports dual HD video streaming, has a 128-bit memory interface, and 512MB of on-chip DDR3 memory. The E4690 GPU is an excellent choice for display system manufacturers looking to add advanced graphics capabilities to their embedded systems.

ALT E4690 Driver Features

OpenGL 1.x Fixed Function Support
OpenGL SC DO-178B Khronos Safety Critical Profile
OpenGL ES 2.0 Programmable Shader Support

AMD ATI E4690 Features

  • Allows for exceptional scalability of performance between 8W and 25W. Approximately 3-4 watts power consumption when idle
  • 5X the performance of AMD's previous generation of embedded system GPUs with same thermal & power profile
  • Based on 55nm technology, the E4690 delivers more than double the performance per watt than previous generation processors
  • 128-bit memory interface
  • 320 shader processors
  • 512 MB GDDR3
  • Supports DirectX 10.1 with Shader Model 4.1 and OpenGL 2.1
  • UVD2, incl. multistream
  • No Macrovision TVO 5x4 Integrated Outputs
  • Dual Display Ports/DL-DVI/HDMI/HDCP/LVDS
  • Supports VEST Display port technologies
  • Integrated HDMI and HDCP keys
  • Unified Video Decoder (UVD2.0) that supports HD-DVD and Blu-Ray decode (H.264, VC-1 and MPEG 2 formats)
  • Supports DVI/DP/HDMI, on XMC P16 connector; VGA and TV-out PMC P14 connector
  • One TV-out interface that supports TV standards such as PAL, NTSC, STANAG 3350 A,B, and C

SEE THE E4690 in ACTION
or download the PDF for more information on the E4690.

AMD ATI Radeon M54 (x1400)

The AMD ATI Radeon M54 GPU provides an excellent upgrade path for ATI M9 (Radeon 9000) users looking to upgrade to a PCI Express graphics processor with an excellent performance to power consumption ratio. A superb high peformance GPU, the M54 is currently deployed in a number of aircraft and in other embedded computing systems where performance, versatility, and reliability are essential.

ALT M54 Driver Features

OpenGL 1.x Fixed Function Support
OpenGL SC DO-178B Khronos Safety Critical Profile
OpenGL ES 2.0 Programmable Shader Support

AMD ATI Radeon M54 Features

  • Based on AMD’s RV515 high-performance visual processing unit (VPU)
  • Four pixel shader processors
  • Native dual-DVI support (no external TMDS transmitter required)
  • Native dual-link DVI for high resolution support
  • Supports VESA Display Port technologies
  • Integrated HDMI and HDCP keys
  • Unified Video Decoder (UVD2.0) that supports HD-DVD and Blu-Ray decode (H.264, VC-1 and MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 formats)
  • 128MB of on chip DDR SDRAM
  • Dual 64-bit (128-bit) memory interface
  • x16 PCI Express bus interface (PCI Express 1.0a and PCI Express 1.1 compliant)
  • Hardware capable to support Shader Model 3.0 and OpenGL 2.0

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  • Development of Safety-Critical Embedded Graphics Applications with Esterel Technologies and ALT Software – February 11, 2010 Webinar
  • CES – January 7-10, 2010 Las Vegas, NV
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  • embedded world 2010 – March 2-4, 2010 Nurburg, Germany
  • Avionics 2010 – March 24-25, 2010 Amsterdam, The Nederlands
  • SAE World Congress – April 13-15, 2010 Detroit, MI
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  • CANSEC – June 2-3, 2010 Ottawa, Canada
  • Avionics USA – June 3-4, 2010 San Diego, California
  • Telematics Update – June 7-9, 2010 Novi, Michigan
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  • Military Vehicles Exhibition & Conference – August 2010 Detroit, Michigan
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  • SAE Commercial Vehicle – October 5-6 2010 Rosemont, IL
  • NBAA 2010 – October 19-20 2010 Atlanta, GA
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