Rabbit Semiconductor(R), Inc. Announces the Release of the Next Generation RabbitCore Modules
DAVIS, Calif.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—April 5, 2006—
Rabbit Semiconductor, Inc. is pleased to announce the
release of the first RabbitCore modules powered by the new Rabbit 4000
microprocessor. With this powerful and highly integrated chip, Rabbit
is creating a new series of core modules that are the fastest, most
code efficient, most feature-rich and most I/O flexible RabbitCore
modules to date. RabbitCore modules are engineer-friendly control and
connectivity solutions enabling fast and low cost device development.
The new RabbitCore modules provide a practical combination of
features for applications as simple as serial-to-Ethernet, as well as
embedded control and networking for the most critical devices and
equipment. The RCM4000 and RCM4100 RabbitCore families take advantage
of Rabbit 4000 features such as integrated Ethernet on-chip, hardware
DMA, 16-bit memory support, and up to six serial ports and 40 GPIO
lines with 4 levels of alternate pin functions. The RCM4000 family is
equipped with Ethernet and 32MB of NAND flash perfect for remote data
logging and control, while the RCM4100 is the non-Ethernet family
running up to 60 MHz and with a 12-bit A/D converter and up to six
serial ports for easy connectivity to various peripheral devices.
Programming the RabbitCore modules is simple with the
industry-proven Dynamic C software development system. Tight
hardware-software integration substantially reduces development time
and cost. In addition, Rabbit developers do not need costly in-circuit
emulators -- programming is accomplished simply by connecting an
interface cable from a PC to a Rabbit-based target system. The Rabbit
4000-based series of core modules will be released with the latest
version of Dynamic C(R) that supports the processor's over 500 new
instructions resulting in reduced code size and faster program
execution. An innovative, intelligent I/O configuration utility
provides a flexible approach to selecting pin functions and values
that considerably reduces development time and removes conflicts from
pin assignments.
The RabbitCore RCM4100 Development Kit, priced at $259 and
including an RCM4110 module, is available now and can be seen in the
Rabbit booth (Booth 1942) at this week's Embedded Systems Conference
in San Jose, CA. The RabbitCore RCM4000 Development Kit will be
available in June. The RCM 4110 module is priced as low as $29 in one
thousand unit and higher volumes and will be available for volume
purchases in the third calendar quarter of this year. The RCM4100,
RCM4000, and RCM4010 modules will also be available for volume
purchase in the third calendar quarter.
For more information please contact Rabbit Semiconductor at T:
530-757-8400, F: 530-757-8402, E: rabbit@rabbit.com. For product
photos and diagrams, please visit
http://www.rabbitsemiconductor.com/press/productPhotosLogos.shtml.
Rabbit Semiconductor, Inc.
Rabbit Semiconductor, a Digi International(R) company
(Nasdaq:DGII), is a global provider of high-performance 8-bit
microprocessors and development tools for embedded control,
communications, and Ethernet connectivity. A sister division of
single-board computer and software manufacturer Z-World, Rabbit
Semiconductor introduced the popular Rabbit(R) 2000 microprocessor in
1999, the Rabbit 3000 in 2002 and the Rabbit 4000 in 2006. The
industry award-winning RabbitCore(TM) line of microprocessor core
modules was introduced in 2001. Rabbit Semiconductor offers customers
a complete embedded design system, including low-cost development kits
and comprehensive technical support for both hardware and software
issues. Rabbit Semiconductor is a member of the Fabless Semiconductor
Association and is located in Davis, Calif., 70 miles east of San
Francisco.
Contact:
Rabbit Semiconductor, Inc.
Arnell J. Ignacio, 530-297-4508
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