AValonRF presents its Wireless Digital Links for Unmanned Air Vehicles – UAV, Micro UAV, UGV, USV and Robotics at AFCEA West 2005

San Diego, CA , January , 2005 — AValonRF presents its wireless, long range, Digital Links for Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAV), Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV), Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USV) and Robotics at AFCEA WEST 2005.
The digital links are based on a unique modular concept where each link is composed from a combination of micro modules, connected together via a 100Mbaud full duplex daisy chained serial bus.
Approximate size and weight of each module: 60mm x 33mm x 9mm , 14 grams

AValon RF digital module lineup includes:

· RF UHF Encrypted Transceivers

TR423-1 76Kbaud/0.25W UHF transceiver
TR430-2G 200Kbaud/1W UHF transceiver with GPS
TR430-2+G 325Kbaud/1W UHF transceiver with GPS
TR430-3G 1.53Mbaud/1W UHF transceiver with GPS
TR430-3+G 3.06Mbaud/1W UHF transceiver with GPS
TR430-3B 1.2Mbaud/4W VHF/UHF SDR (Software Defined Radio) transceiver.
TR430-4B 40Mbaud/4W VHF/UHF SDR (Software Defined Radio) transceiver


· Interfaces (all video is D1 resolution at 30FPS)

Module A NTSC/PAL to MJPEG/MPEG1/MPEG2/MPEG4 Encoder based on the WISchip GO7007SB Encoder and
Includes a smart video pre-processor DSP, RTC and VITC
Module AH HDTV (2000x1600) to MJPEG2000, very low latency CODEC
Module B Same as Module A with camera on board
Module C Power PC with TCP/IP + USB 2.0 + IDE/ATA interface
Module D MPEG4 to NTSC/PAL decoder software dependent)
MPEG4 low latency CODEC or MPEG4 video conferencing
controller.
Module E Various interfaces: MIL-STD-1553, Arinc 429, CAN and
OBDII, extender cards, mother boards (2,3,4,5 and 10 slots)
Module F CPU, running Windows XP at 1.5GHz, 512MB DRAM, AGP
display controller with resolution of 800x600 to
1280x1024, 4GB HDD, 802.11g, 802.15 and GSM/GPRS for Wearable Computers

· Modules : General & Mechanical
Power 5V-10V unregulated
Size 60mm x 33mm x 9mm
Weight approximately 14 grams



The digital links are divided into a payload systems and various ground systems;
Payload system
Includes a command & control receiver, GPS, MPEG4 video and a telemetry transmitter (Module A + TR430-3G or TR430-2G)
Size: 60mm x 33 mm x 20mm.
Approximate weight of the payload system: 28 grams
- Ground Systems (various options)
- V38R Rugged PDA with TR430-2G, running Windows CE.
Includes a daylight readable 3.5' display, biometrics, bar code reader, camera/flash with a 2GB SD card storage, microphone and speaker, USB, RS232, IRDT, 802.11g, Bluetooth & TR430-2G/GPS. Replaceable battery lasts for 8 hours.
Low cost handheld device for short range UAV, UGV and USVs

- HMPC-1.6 Wireless helmet mounted wearable computer, running Windows XP Embedded (or Linux) (includes Module F, Module D and TR430-3G x 2 (for diversity). Optional Module C for TCP/IP + USB + on board DVR)

Hands free, light weight (under 1Lbs) ground station operating with Rockwell/Collins KEO HMD display. Allows operations of a UAV while in motion.

- TA-8D, TA12D, or TA-16D tracking antenna system. A combination of 8, 12 or 16 RF transceiver modules (see below), RF power amplifiers and diversity electronics.

Allows very long range communications with a UAV,UGV or USV from an airplane, vehicle or boat in fast motion and undetectable, unhackable and unjamable data/video/audio links among moving planes/vehicle/boats.

- Any other customer desired topology or configuration

- About AValon RF Inc.:
AValonRF designs and produces state-of-the-art wireless links that include receivers, transmitters, Wearable computers, In Car Video Systems, remote display units, DVRs, rugged wireless PDAs, Rugged PCs, No moving parts tracking Antennas, Wireless Microphones, Miniature MPEG 4 Encoders, Miniature MPEG4 Decoders and a variety of specialized antennas. Our intelligent true diversity technology provides broadcast quality interference-free video links over the frequency spectrum of 56MHz to 2.5GHz. A wireless link from Avalon RF is an affordable easy to install video solution with superior image quality.

AValonRF is a privately held company headquartered in El Cajon (San Diego). More information about AValonRF is available online at www.avalonrf.com.

AValonRF Contact:
Tommy Orpaz
Vice President, Business Development
AValonRF, Inc
San Diego, CA
(619) 401-1969
tommy@avalonrf.com