Core aids rapid embedded systems development

Edited by the Electronicstalk editorial team May 30, 2002

The new RCM3000 RabbitCore is Z-World's most powerful and feature-packed microprocessor core module.

The new RCM3000 RabbitCore is Z-World's most powerful and feature-packed microprocessor core module.

Powered by the new Rabbit 3000 - the "EMI-free microprocessor" it is the ideal option for designers who want to rapidly develop and implement embedded systems with fully integrated Ethernet connectivity.

RabbitCores mount directly on a user-designed motherboard and act as the controlling microprocessor for the user's system.

Measuring only 69 x 47mm, the RCM3000 operates at 3.3V (with 5V-tolerant I/O) and features six serial ports.

Built-in low-EMI features, including a clock spectrum spreader, help designers eliminate troublesome EMI problems that often threaten to derail tight development schedules.

Available in two models, the RCM3000 is equipped with 10base-T Ethernet, up to 512K each of Flash and SRAM, quadrature encoder inputs, PWM outputs, and pulse capture and measurement capabilities.

Two 34-pin connection headers provide 52 digital I/O shared with the six serial ports.

The integrated Ethernet port allows instant local or worldwide connectivity, and a pin-compatible RCM3100 without Ethernet is available for parallel development and cost-effective implementation of both Ethernet and non-Ethernet systems.

The RCM3000 features a battery-backable real-time clock, glueless memory and I/O interfacing, and ultra-low power "sleepy" modes.

A fully enabled slave port permits easy master-slave interfacing with another processor-based system.

The Rabbit 3000 processor's compact, C-friendly instruction set and high clock speeds produce exceptionally fast results for math, logic, and I/O.

Programs are developed with out industry-proven Dynamic C development system, a C-language environment that includes an editor, compiler, and in-circuit debugger.

Efficient hardware and software integration facilitates rapid design and development.

User programs can be compiled, executed, and debugged using Dynamic C and a programming cable-no in-circuit emulator is required.

An extensive library of drivers and sample programs is provided, along with royalty-free TCP/IP stack with source.

RCM3000 models are available now and are priced from just GBP 35 plus VAT.

A complete RCM3000 development kit is priced at only GBP 221 plus VAT.

and includes a RabbitCore module (RCM3010 with 256K Flash/128K SRAM), prototyping board, serial cable for programming and debugging, manual, and complete Dynamic C SE software development system (not a trial version) with royalty-free TCP/IP and documentation on CD-ROM.