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Rabbit Peripherals and other Products
Legacy Products - mainly old Z World Z180 product line.
Capability Papers - all products
Downloads
BooksA New Book:
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 and "insider" tips and techniques. Extensive embedded design examples are supported by fully tested source code. Whether you're already working with the Rabbit or considering it for a future design, this is one reference you can't be without!A New Book:
Embedded Ethernet and Internet Complete, Designing and Programming Small Devices for Networking
By Jan Axelson, author of USB Complete
Extend the reach of your embedded systems with Ethernet. Create tiny webservers and use TCP/IP to communicate over local networks and the Internet. Complete examples using RabbitCore modules (RCM3200) show how to implement networking applications.A New Book:
MicroC/OS-II: The Real-Time Kernel
MicroC/OS-II is a real-time kernel with performance comparable to many commercially available kernels. This new edition of the best selling µC/OS: The Real-Time Kernel contains over 200 pages of new examples and explanations.
By Jean J. Labrosse
Rabbit News PageAll Rabbit 3000, 4000, 5000 and new 6000 have encoder inputs
New Rabbit 5000 chip now on Rabbit RCM5400W Micro + Wifi Combo
Wide Temperature Spec Rabbit with 1 GB Storage
RCM4300 Development Kit With Free Book On Embedded Security
More 4000 Rabbit Development kit specials
Wireless/Micro Combos Special
Rabbit RIO Chip
RCM4400 and RCM4500 Micro + 802 Wireless
Digi Rabbit has been selected as our company of the month. - new Wireless embeddable micros.
New Rabbit 4000 Micro KitsMay 2009
All Rabbit 3000, 4000, 5000 and new 6000 have encoder inputsThat says it in a nut shell really.
Quadrature Incremental Encoders
If you purchase a Rabbit SBC like above the BL2500 etc or any of the Core modules, they all have the ability to take in and decode incremental quadrature encoded rotary or linear encoders signals.
So for example you may use a BEI, Micronor, Belval or US Digital and cable gauge with encoder from Unimeasure
Well not entirely, as it is nice to have inputs but you need a C library and some examples to make it easier.
Absolute encoders
Now if you are using absolute encoders, the Rabbits will also do these. So for example you may use a Micronor absolute 10 to 14 bit absolute encoders directly to the Rabbits. It takes 10 digital inputs if 10 bit encoder and a look up table for the Gray code and you are done.
Sept 2008
New Rabbit 5000 chip now on Rabbit RCM5400W Micro + Wifi ComboThe Rabbit 5000 delivers the same proven architecture as our industry-proven Rabbit 4000 microprocessor, along with additional features including hardware DMA, higher clock speeds, more I/O lines, six serial ports, and more instructions to reduce code size and improve processing speed.
Notice the little heat sink, it must be purring quite fast.
- Higher processing power using the 73MHz Rabbit 5000 microprocessor, faster than the 59MHZ Rabbit 4000 microprocessor
- Higher WiFi data throughput with IEEE802.11b/g compliant standard, versus the RCM4400W which was compliant only to the IEEE802.11b standard. Many design engineers are looking for the IEEE802.11g for higher data throughput
- The RCM5400W is pin-compatible with the RCM4400W. Design engineers who want to migrate their designs from the RCM4400W to the RCM5400W must first recompile the application software using Dynamic C version 10.40 or later.
- The RCM5400W is priced the same as the RCM4400W
- IEEE802.11g compliance at the same price.
Excellent pricing $199 Qty 1.
Jun 2008
RCM 3900 Wide Temperature Spec Rabbit with 1 GB StorageThe RCM3900 RabbitCore module series delivers 10/100Base-T Ethernet and -20°C to +85°C extended temperature range. The RCM3900 series offers two variations, one with on-board 32MB of flash memory mass storage, and the other version without it. Both variations deliver the capability to use up to 1GB of hot-swappable mass storage with miniSD" memory cards, ideal for embedded applications using data archiving for later uplink to a computer. Applications that can use the mass storage and Ethernet capability of the RCM3900 RabbitCore module are:
Data archiving and upload
Tank monitoring
Automatic meter reading
Remote energy management
Security and surveillance
The RCM3900s mass-storage can use the Dynamic C software FAT file system module to store data and use the same directory file structure commonly used on PCs.RabbitCores mount directly onto a user-designed motherboard and act as the controlling microprocessor for the system. Its compact size - 1.85" x 2.73" x 0.86" (47 mm x 69 mm x 22 mm) makes it easy to integrate the RCM3900 module onto a motherboard. The RCM3900 has fast program execution SRAM and data SRAM, flash memory, and the circuitry necessary for reset and management of battery backup of the Rabbit 3000s internal real-time clock and the data SRAM. Two 34-pin headers bring out the Rabbit 3000 I/O bus lines, parallel ports, and serial ports.
April 2008
RCM4300 Development Kit With Free Book On Embedded SecurityFor a limited time, when you purchase an RCM4300 development kit for $259USD + Freight $50NZD, and you will receive a free copy of Timothy Stapko's Practical Embedded Security book.
The RCM4300 development kit includes an RCM4300 RabbitCore® module with a miniSD" card, a prototyping board, accessories, and our industry-proven Dynamic C integrated development software that incorporates an editor, compiler, and in-circuit debugger.
Oct 2007
Rabbit RCM-4010 Development kit
Special $99 USD + Handling
Normally $239 USDKey Features
Rabbit® 4000 microprocessor with Integrated Ethernet
Clock speed at 58.98 MHz with 16-bit memory
32 MB NAND flash for data
512K Flash / 512K SRAM
Up to 25 GPIO with multi-layer alternate pin functions
Up to 5 CMOS-compatible serial ports
Low power modes and speeds as low as 2 kHz
Low EMI
Optimized for use with Dynamic C® 10
a powerful integrated development environment
Design Advantages
Designed for embedded networking with intelligence and I/O control
Serves web pages, controls remote devices, links equipment to the Internet
Security-key feature with tamper detect and encryption capabilities adds peace of mind for OEMs and systems integrators
Complete microprocessor, on-board memory, development software with royalty-free TCP/IP stack, and hundreds of sample programs reduce time-to-market
Applications
Serial-to-Ethernet applications
Remote monitoring and communications
Web-enabling devices
Device/data management and control
Development Kit comes complete with:
RCM4010 or RCM4000 RabbitCore Module
Prototyping Board
Serial cable for programming and debugging
Dynamic C® integrated development software
Getting Started Instructions
Complete product documentation on CD including the Rabbit 4000 reference manual
AC adapter (U.S. only)
Rabbit 4000 pin specifications poster
Connectors and accessories
Aug 2007
Wireless/Micro Combos Special
Wireless at an Affordable Cost
The RCM4400W and RCM4510W based on the Rabbit 4000 microprocessor, offers customers greater freedom to develop with wireless Ethernet / Wi-Fi (RCM-4400W) or wireless ZigBee / 802.15.4 (RCM-4510W) as their communication link in their Industrial Control, RTU or Building Automation applications.Until the end of the year, these development kits are available at a price of $199USD regularly priced at $299USD. Get yours today!
MasTec will add GST, shipping and handling to these prices of $50NZD on these units. Total $340NZD +GST to get started playing micro and wireless games. Offer stops end of Sept
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Rabbit RIO" Programmable I/O Chip The RIO (Rabbit I/O) is a versatile programmable I/O chip, featuring I/O expansion and specialty features compatible with any processor that has an available clocked serial port. Since the RIO is part of the Rabbit Semiconductor® family of devices, Dynamic C® library and sample programs are available to quickly integrate the RIO into Rabbit® systems. Additionally, ANSI C and assembly level sample programs are available to assist integrating the RIO into any programming environment.
Key Features* Up to 40 MHz clock
* Multiple communication interfaces including SPI, parallel, and RabbitNet
* 8 independent functional channels with 4 ports each
* Each functional channel can be configured as:
o Bi-directional I/O
o PWM or PPM outputs
o TRIAC signal generators
o Input capture (pulse length and frequency)
o Counter (event or timers)
o Quadrature decode peripheral
* Up to 38 digital I/O lines
* Global or channel sync input to coordinate outputs
* Interrupt request pin
* RoHS compliant
June 2007 RCM4500 Micro + 802 Wireless RCM4400W RabbitCore
NEW MODELS!
On-board Wi-Fi/802.11b wireless connectivity.
" 1.84 × 2.85 × 0.50
" Integrated Wi-Fi/802.11b wireless connectivty
" 512K flash memory, 512K data SRAM, 512K fast program-execution SRAM
" Low-power modes down to 2 kHz
" Up to 35 GPIO
" 58.98 MHz clock
" 3.3 V I/O lines
RCM4510W RabbitCore
NEW MODELS!
On-board ZigBee/802.15.4 modem for wireless connectivity.
" 1.84" × 2.85" × 0.54"
" On-board ZigBee/802.15.4 wireless connectivity
" 512K flash memory, 512K data SRAM
" Up to 40 GPIO
" 29.49 MHz clock
" Up to 9 additional general-purpose I/O lines available through the ZigBee modem
Digi Rabbit ... Embedded Micros
Since Digi purchased Rabbit last year, we have seen a considerable increase in resources being applied to R&D.
The release of the new Rabbit 4000 chip set is the result of this and it has opened the door to new and bigger systems with considerably larger performance gains.
In 2006 MasTec sold thousands of Rabbit RCM modules, Rabbit CPU chips, RJ45 Connectors, Development kits to deveoplers.
Most of these development projects are ending up as overseas OEM sales. We have running at present about 25 OEM Rabbit contracts with NZ manufacturers, with total sales in excess of $500K/year. This is to give some idea of the market size.
This year we expect this trend to continue and increase as more R&D projects come out to production.
If we look at the new RCM ( Rabbit Core Modules 4200 series) as an example of this:-
The RCM4200 models feature the first Rabbit® 4000 based RCM that has 10/100 Ethernet connectivity, as well as a wide operating temperature range of -40C to +85C. There are two models the RCM4200 and the RCM4210.
The RCM4200 (p/n 20-101-1131) is the higher end version featuring the Rabbit® 4000 microprocessor running at 58.98 MHz, 10/100Base-T Ethernet connectivity, 8MB of serial flash memory, and 8 channels of configurable analog input for easy interfacing to a wide variety of sensors, and analog devices. It also has 512K of flash, as well as 512K SRAM for data.
The RCM4210 (p/n 20-101-1132) runs slower at 29.49MHz, but also has 10/100BaseT-Ethernet connectivity, 4MB of serial flash memory, and no analog inputs. It does have more GPIO (35 GPIO available) as compared with the RCM4200 (25 GPIO available).
Note the RCM 4100 series doesn't have the Serial Flash RAM but the spec is basically the same.
Now some questions for all our Rabbit Developers:
Would you like to see a Rabbit with a bigger memory map than present.?
How bigger memory map would you like 100M, 1G or ?
Any other features?
Here is my answer to the questions on Future Rabbits click
It started with the Rabbit 2000, then the faster clocking Rabbit 3000 and now the extended instruction set, faster clocking Rabbit 4000s are here.
MasTec has already started shipping Rabbit 4000 products to developers for inside new projects.
The new Rabbit 4000 is a high-performance, low-EMI microprocessor designed specifically for embedded control, communications, and Ethernet connectivity. The Rabbit 4000 outperforms most 16bit processors without losing the efficiency of an 8bit architecture. Extensive integrated features, glueless architecture and 10Base-T Ethernet facilitate rapid hardware design, while a new C-friendly instruction set promotes efficient development of even the most complex applications.
The Rabbit 4000 is fast, running at up to 60 MHz, with compact code and direct software support for 16-bit memory devices. Rabbit 4000 operates at 3.3 V I/O standard or can be set to 1.8 V for lower power. The Rabbit 4000 boasts 6 serial ports with IrDA, 40+ digital I/O, quadrature decoder, PWM outputs, and pulse capture and measurement capabilities. It also features a battery-backable real-time clock, glueless memory and I/O interfacing, and ultra-low power modes. 3 levels of interrupt priority allow fast response to real-time events. Its compact instruction set and high clock speeds give the Rabbit 4000 exceptionally fast math, logic, and I/O performance.
Here is a great set of bargains to start you working with these new super powerful micro systems.
Some extra info on the new RCM4000 Analog Development Kit:
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