| PowerCore FLEX |
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| Customizable Microprocessor Core Modules |
With
available on-board power supply, analog 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
1MB Flash, 1MB SRAM, and 1MB Serial Flash as well as 5 serial ports, 39
I/O, real-time clock, and Ethernet. On-board analog features include a
ramp generator that, coupled with inexpensive comparators and the pulse
capture capabilities of the Rabbit 3000 microprocessor, allows measurement
of analog voltages for applications such as temperature measurement using
the on-board thermistor. In addition, on-board 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, Rabbit Semiconductor has added over
1000 new core modules to its product line through FLEXible manufacturing.
Featuring customizable options such as microprocessor speed, power supply,
memory, analog features, and Ethernet capability, PowerCore Rabbit Core
Modules can be customized at the Rabbit Semiconductor web site via the
user-friendly On-Line Flex Configurator Tool.
Features
- Clock speed up to 51.6 MHz
- Onboard Power Supply (10-60 VAC, 8-43 VDC)
- On-board analog ( AC Crossover, ramp generator, temperature sensor
)
- 512K Flash
- Max. 1MB SRAM (512K code / 512K data)
- Max. 1MB Serial Flash
- 39 general-purpose I/O
- 10/100 Compatible Ethernet
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Designing with PowerCore
The PowerCore family of microprocessor core modules is designed to facilitate
rapid development and implementation of embedded systems. PowerCores are powered
by high-performance 8-bit 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 on-board 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.
 The
Ethernet port frees designers from the limitations of serial-port communications
and control and also permits instant local or worldwide connectivity
using low-cost networking hardware. Embedded systems using the Ethernet
RabbitCore module can be controlled and monitored (as well as programmed
and debugged when using appropriate accessory hardware) across any network
or the Internet. Add Wi-Fi
to your design with the WiFi Add-On Kit.
Development Kits
Jumpstart your evaluation and design efforts with a development kit.
The kit includes a PowerCore, prototyping board, serial cable for
programming and debugging, Dynamic C with royalty-free TCP/IP stack
and source, Getting Started Manual, AC Transformer, and miscellaneous
parts and connectors.
| Pre-Configured PowerCores Specifications |
| Feature |
PowerCore 3800 |
PowerCore 3810 |
| Microprocessor |
Rabbit 3000 at 51.6 MHz |
Rabbit 3000 at 25.8 MHz |
| Ethernet |
Yes |
No |
| On-board Power Supply |
2A, 8-43 V DC, 24-60 V AC (with center-tapped transformer otherwise 12-36 V AC) |
1A, 8-40.7 V DC, 19-57.6 V AC (with center-tapped transformer otherwise 10-29 V AC) |
| Memory |
| • |
512K Flash |
| • |
1 MB SRAM (512K Code, 512K data) |
| • |
1 MB Serial Flash |
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| • |
512K Flash |
| • |
256K SRAM |
| • |
No Serial Flash |
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| On-board Analog |
Ramp Generator, AC Crossover Detection, Temperature Sensor |
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| PowerCore FLEX Standard Feature |
| Feature |
PowerCore |
| General Purpose I/O |
39 I/O |
| Additional Inputs |
2 Startup Mode, RESET |
| Additional Outputs |
STATUS, RESET |
| Auxiliary I/O Bus |
8 data and 6 address lines (shared with general purpose I/O) |
| Serial Ports |
Five 3.3 V CMOS-compatible
| • |
5 configurable as asynchronous |
| • |
3 configurable as clocked serial
(SPI) |
| • |
2 configurable HDLC |
| • |
1 configurable SDLC |
| • |
1 asynchronous serial port dedicated
for programming |
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| Serial Rate |
Max. asynchronous baud rate = CLK/8 |
| Slave Interface |
Slave port permits use as master or intelligent peripheral with master controller |
| Real-Time Clock |
Yes |
| Timers |
Ten 8-bit timers (6 cascadable from the first) and one 10-bit timer with 2 match
registers |
| Watchdog/Supervisor |
Yes |
| AC/DC Voltage Outputs |
AC/DC Input, 5 V ( up to 1.8 A ),
3.45 V
( up to 550 mA ) |
| Operating Temp. |
–40° to +70°C |
| Humidity |
5–95%, non-condensing |
| Core Module Interface |
2 x 25 pin header (0.1” pitch) |
| Power Input Connector |
6-pin, 3 mm polarized locking |
| Board Size |
4.00" x 2.35" x 1.08"
(60 x 102 x 28 mm) (without wiring harness)
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| Development Kits for New Users |
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Jumpstart your evaluation and design efforts with a complete
development kit, which includes a PowerCore of your
choice, development board with prototyping area, Dynamic
C development system and complete documentation on CD-ROM,
serial cable for programming and debugging, Getting Started
manual, and AC adapter (U.S./Canada only).
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Description |
Part Number |
U.S. Pricing |
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PowerCores are configured using the On-Line FLEX Configuration
Tool. In addition to allowing easy selection
of features, the Configuration Tool provides recommendations on configurations. Build
your PowerCore FLEX online!
| Standard Configurations (Available
for immediate shipment) |
| Description |
Part Number |
U.S. Pricing |
| PowerCore 3800 |
101-1006 |
| PowerCore 3810 |
101-1007 |
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| Product Options and Accessories |
| Description |
Part Number |
U.S. Pricing |
| Programming/Development Tools |
| Dynamic C 9. Full-feature compiler,
editor, and debugger (included in all development kits and tool kits). |
| Add-On Software Modules. Source code
and sample programs for SNMP, PPP, microC/OS-II, and more. |
| RS-232-to-USB Converter Cable. Required for USB-only PCs. |
540-0070 |
$39 qty. 1 |
| RabbitLink Card. Remotely program and debug via Ethernet/Internet. |
101-0580 |
$129 qty. 1 |
| Rabbit Cloning Board. Copy compiled software from Rabbit
to Rabbit. |
101-0589 |
$89 qty. 1 |
| Wi-Fi Add-On Kit. Add more flexibility to your embedded network. These kits provide integrated Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b) capability for existing and new Rabbit-based applications, for use with many of its RabbitCore Microprocessor Core Modules (RCMs). |
101-0997
101-0998
101-0999
101-1000 |
$199 qty. 1 |
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| Reference Books |
| Description |
Part Number |
U.S. Pricing |
| Embedded Systems Design using the Rabbit 3000 Microprocessor - Interfacing, Networking, and Application Development by Kamal Hyder & Bob Perrin. Authors Kamal Hyder and Bob Perrin are embedded engineers with years of experience and they offer a wealth of design details, "insider" tips, and techniques. This a reference you can't be without. |
040-0003 |
$49 qty. 1 |
| Embedded Ethernet and Internet Complete, Designing and programming small devices for networking by Jan Axelson. Complete examples using RabbitCore modules (RCM3200) show how to implement networking applications. |
040-0002 |
$49 qty. 1 |
| MicroC/OS-II: The Real-Time Kernel by Jean J. Labrosse. The Real-Time Kernel contains over 200 pages of new examples and explanations of MicroC/OS real-time kernel. |
040-0001 |
$65 qty. 1 |
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