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Visual Processing Architecture
Wildcat VP uses 3Dlabs' ground-breaking Visual Processing Architecture to integrate
over 200 32-bit processors into a single Visual Processing Unit (VPU) for a staggering
200Gflops and 1.2 TeraOps of programmable power. Wildcat VP's power and flexibility
provide industrial-strength 2D and 3D performance, quality and functionality for
OpenGL "and Direct3D" applications.
Advanced Multitasking Architecture
Wildcat VP's innovative fast task-switching capability provides the power of
multiple dedicated graphics engines. Designers can move seamlessly among
numberous graphics windows for a highly productive workflow, using multiple
virtual VPUs.
Enhanced Dual-head Display
Wildcat VP drives two independent, high resolution displays with a mix of
analog and digital display options. Dual 10-bit DACs provide flawless color
representation by eliminating distracting display artifacts.
Designed by Professionals for Professionals
3Dlabs is the only PC graphics company solely focused on designing
professional-grade accelerators. Wildcat VP continues this tradition
through relentless driver reliability testing and constant optimization
and certification of leading professional applications.
100% Programmability
Genuine programmability throughout the entire Wildcat VP pipeline provides
a superset of traditional graphics processor functionality and is a step
towards interactive Renderman-class rendering. Wilcat VP supports the
emerging OpenGL 2.0 and D2DX high-level shading languages that extend the
boundaries of interactive visual realism.
High Performance Virtual Memory
The highly innovative 16GB virtual memory of Wildcat VP shatters the
limitation of on-board memory by automatically handling huge datasets,
while caching essential data for fastest access. The Industry's first
genuine 256-bit DDR memory interface delivers incredible bandwidth to
keep the most demanding applications running smoothly.
Technical Specifications
Wildcat VP Visual Processor Unit (VPU)
- Over 200 32-bit processors
- 200GFlops and 1.2 TeraOps of processing power
- SIMD scalar arrays: geometry, texture, pixel processing
- 256-bit DDR memory interface
- Dual integrated 370MHz 10-bit RAMDACs
High-level Programmable Architecture
- General-purpose programmability throughout pipeline
- Effective shading language compiler target
- RISC instrauction sets for efficient code generation
- Automatic parallelization for speed and scalability
- Sophisticated program flow-control (superset of DX9)
Command Processor
- Multi-threading capability for multiple virtual VPUs
- Circular hardware scan for active CPU threads
- 15us second task-switch time
- 3us real-time interrupt response
Geometry Processor
- 16 32-bit floating point processors
- Flexible surface and vertex processing
- 16 accelerated lights
- High precision 32-bit Z-Buffer
Texture Processor
- Industry's most capable texture processor
- 128 32-bit floating point and integer processors
- Up to eight simultaneious textures in a single pass
- Programmable texture formats and filters
Pixel Processor
- 64 32-bit integer processors
- Highly programmable antialiasing
- Optimized for superior antialiased lines
- Up to eight multi-samples in a single pass
- Programmable image processing and compositing
Virtual Memory Architecture
- Memory used as efficient L2 cache
- Seamless handling of huge datasets
- Optimal buffer download performance
- Automatically pages out unused buffers
Drivers
- Windows XP/Windows 2000/Windows 98/Me
- OpenGL with shader extensions
- DirectX 8.1 with vertex shader 1.1 and pixel shader 1.2
- Prototype OpenGL 2.0 drivers on request
Flexible Dual Display
- Full 2D and 3D acceleration on two displays
- Double buffered hardware overlays
- Two Analog displays (DVI-VGA adapter incl.) or
- One Analog and One Digital display
- Dual display control panel
High-Quality Video Processing
- Hardware color-space conversion
- Native support for YUV422 video (YUY2 and UYVY)
- High-quality up/down scaling
Display Connectors
- VGA connector (DB-15 analog)
- DVI-I connector - digital and alalog output
- 3-pin mini-DIN stereo sync output
- DDC1/2b/2b+ support
- VESA display power management
Package Contents
- Wildcat VP professional graphics accelerator
- Installation Guide
- DVI-VGA adapter
- Driver CD
- Bonus Applications CD including
- Virtual desktop manager
System Requirements
- Pentium, Athlon or compatible processor
- Windows XP/2000/98/Me
- AGP 1X/2X/4X/8X Slot
- 64MB System Memory
- 16MB Free Disk Space
Support
- Three year limited warranty
- Phone hotline, e-mail and WebForum
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