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There are Four Important Features that sets Ruff PC apart
Even if you don't rely on mobile computing for your occupation or business, there are important design, engineering, and construction features that make for
superior performance, durability, and overall usability in a mobile rugged computer. These features are not widely available as standard features, and usually are
available only at a premium. You will, however, find these special features from Ruff PC.

Feature Number One: Transflective Sunlight Readable LCD Screens

One of the more important usability features of rugged computers is the need for a Sunlight Readable Screen. The best LCD technology available is
termed "Transflective", versus the "Transmissive" LCD technology used in most popular off the shelf brand names. The major design goals are to reduce glare,
harness the use of reflective ambient light, and to conserve battery life. Transflective Sunlight Readable technology increases the LCD backlight module light
efficiency without increasing the lamp power consumption. Normally, light transmission is lost in standard LCDs. Transflective screens allow for more light
transmission.

Transflective Sunlight Readable screens also reduce glare from reflected light. LCDs with normal touch screen or with some protection, are clear in opacity that
result in glare. Sunlight Readable technology provides a complete and total solution by extending the benefits of Sunlight Readable technology to touch screen
and protection glass.

Feature Number Two: Precision O-Ring Construction

O-rings are one of the most critical components of a rugged computer and can not be overlooked. It is an important design element in the construction of mobile
rugged computing devices. O-rings are not just gaskets, they must be manufactured with attention to precision, uniformity, and design specifications to meet the
demands of rugged computers. Flexible modern O-ring materials perform by being inserted in machined cavities defined as glands, allowing for the superior sealing
properties necessary to protect against moisture/water, dust/dirt, and even contributing to some aspects of shock resistance and shock absorption.

O-rings are designed to create a protective seal between the sealing faces. This allows for high local stress and high local pressure without exceeding the yield
stress of the O -ring material. Usually formulated from silicon-based plastics and special synthetic rubber, the best O-rings need to be chemically inert to oils,
solvents, and to a variety of acidic and other caustic solutions.

Feature Number Three: EMI-RFI Cable Shielding

Not all rugged computers employ EMI and RFI shielded cables. EMI-RFI shielding not only helps to protect sensitive and expensive computing devices, but also
helps in the prevention of accidents associated with other malfunctioning systems and equipment, such as avionics.

The following is a brief description of EMI (Electromagnetic Interference), also known as Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) from the website Electronics
Information Online:

"Electromagnetic radiation can adversely effect circuit performance, and radiate from electronic equipment to threaten circuits in nearby equipment. Designers of
all electronic devices are under constant pressure to reduce physical size, weight and cost of the devices, and improve the electrical performance of such devices.
This is particularly true of mobile devices such as cellular, personal communication system and cordless telephones, personal digital assistants (PDAs) and other
portable radio communication devices. EMI shielding may be particularly important or critical at one specific assembly level as a function of the electronic device
being considered.."

EMI and RFI transmissions interrupt and obstruct. They degrade and limit the effective and desired performance of electronic circuits. Natural and artificial sources
may include any objects that carry or emit rapidly changing electrical currents.

Feature Number Four: Superconductor Heat Pipe Systems

The most efficient designs use Heat Pipes in combination with passive heat sinks. Since rugged computers are fan-less, any additional technology to induce
dissipating heat rapidly is extremely important.

Following is a description of the technology from an article authored by Shankara Narayanan (read the full article at cheresources.com).

"It consists of a sealed aluminum or copper container whose inner surfaces have a capillary wicking material. A heat pipe is similar to a thermosyphon. It differs
from a thermosyphon by virtue of its ability to transport heat against gravity by an evaporation -condensation cycle with the help of porous capillaries that form the
wick. The wick provides the capillary driving force to return the condensate to the evaporator. The quality and type of wick usually determines the performance of
the heat pipe, for this is the heart of the product. Different types of wicks are used depending on the application for which the heat pipe is being used."

Heat Pipes are also called "superconductors". Superconductors transfer heat efficiently and quickly from one point to another. Superconductors were first
designed for use in space, but the engineering has become ideal for the demands of mobile computing. No moving parts equates to no maintenance. Many rugged
computers meet industry specifications (MIL-STD-810F), but only Ruff PC exceeds these specifications and have this heat pipe technology as a standard feature.
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Manufactures Partial Client List

Creators of Ruff PC have provided computers for the following
- Kansas Department of Health & Environment
- Armed Forces Radiobiology Research
- Department of Defense (China Lake)
- Draexlmaier Automotive of America
- Science & Technology International
- Mississippi State University
- Critical Control Corporation
- Glen National Recreation
- Bredero Price Company
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Assurance Technology
- Geauga Park District
- Ojai School District
- GEO Systems U.K.
- Stealth Engineering
- Childs Engineering
- Rutgers University
- U.S. Marine Corps
- U.S. Coast Guard
- Quebecore World
- Lockheed Martin
- Bath Iron Works
- Lynch and Sons
- Herzog Electric
- Dames & More
- U.S. Air Force
- J.L. French
- Rocky Flat
- U.S. Navy
- Honeywell
- Sonatech
- Comcast
- U.S.R.D.
- Granger
- Boeing
- NASA
- Litton
- Racal
- SAIC
- SCE

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