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Embedded Computing and Control
News Release from: Impulse | Subject: PowerCore
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 16 May 2005
Core modules provide a complete package
The PowerCore is billed as bridging the gap between microcontrollers and single board computers.
With available onboard power supply, analogue features, and the fastest Rabbit 3000 microprocessor, the PowerCore bridges the gap between microcontrollers and single board computers Created specifically to reduce the effort required to build embedded control applications, the PowerCore is available with 1Mbyte Flash, 1Mbyte SRAM, and 1Mbyte serial Flash as well as five serial ports, 39 I/Os, real-time clock and Ethernet
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 15 Mar 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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Onboard analogue features include a ramp generator that, coupled with inexpensive comparators and the pulse capture capabilities of the Rabbit 3000 microprocessor, allows measurement of analogue voltages for applications such as temperature measurement using the onboard thermistor.
In addition, onboard AC crossover detection is available for triac applications.
The PowerCore family of core modules offers embedded system engineers a powerful solution that balances cost savings and performance while reducing design effort.
With the introduction of the PowerCore, Z-World has added over 1000 new core modules to its product line through flexible manufacturing.
Featuring customisable options such as Ethernet capability, PowerCore Rabbit core modules can be customised at the Z-World website via the user-friendly online Flex configurator tool.
The PowerCore family of microprocessor core modules is designed to facilitate rapid development and implementation of embedded systems.
PowerCores are powered by high-performance 8bit Rabbit microprocessors with extensive integrated features and a C-friendly instruction set designed for use with the Dynamic C development system.
The PowerCore mounts on a user-designed motherboard and acts as the controlling microprocessor for the user's system.
PowerCores with onboard power supplies can also provide power to the motherboard.
Small in size but packed with powerful features, these core modules give designers a complete package for control and communication.
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