Bluetooth

Application Kit

Description

Rabbit-based applications now have even more ways to communicate. Rabbit has added Bluetooth® support for selected core modules, the BL2500 and the BL2600 single board computers. Based on the EmbeddedBlue™ eb506 AHC IN Bluetooth Radio Module from A7 Engineering, Bluetooth capability is available in a complete Application Kit or as an Add-On Kit.

All components of the Bluetooth stack are implemented on-board so additional host processor code is not required. Once a connection to another Bluetooth device has been established, the link has the appearance of a cabled serial connection eliminating the need for special wireless protocol knowledge. UART communication facilitates the interface between the host processor and the radio module. This UART interface may be used to discover, connect, and communicate with other Bluetooth devices. An LED indicator for connection status is provided as a standard feature.

Features and Benefits

Bluetooth radio modules plug directly into supported RCMs and SBCs
Simple serial UART communications and control
Seamless connectivity with any Bluetooth device
2.4 GHz FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum) technology ensures high reliability and is robust to interference
Low current consumption for long battery life
Complete with sample applications and source code
Internal surface-mount antenna

Bluetooth Application Kit

The Bluetooth Application Kit provides all of the hardware and software necessary to develop a Bluetooth application. The Application Kit includes an RCM3100, EmbeddedBlue eb506 AHC IN Bluetooth Radio Module, prototyping board, and miscellaneous cables and hardware. The Application Kit also includes the Dynamic C Integrated Development Environment, Bluetooth drivers, libraries, sample programs, and manuals.

Designing with RabbitCores

The RabbitCore family of microprocessor core modules is designed to facilitate rapid development and implementation of embedded systems. RabbitCores 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 RabbitCore mounts on a user-designed motherboard and acts as the controlling microprocessor for the user's system. Small in size but packed with powerful features, these core modules give designers a complete package for control and communication. The integrated Ethernet port frees designers from the limitations of serial-port communications and control and 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.

Programming the RCM3100

Programs are developed using our industry-proven Dynamic C software development system. An extensive library of drivers and sample programs is provided, along with royalty-free TCP/IP stack with source.

Specifications

Features	EmbeddedBlue eb506-ACH-IN
Transmit Power	4dBm (max) class 2 operation
Open Field Range	More than 50 meters (164 feet)
Receiver Sensitivity	-85dBm
Operating Temperature	0° to 70° C
Supply Power	3.3 VDC
Current Consumption	115.2 kbps data transfer: 35 mA 38.4 kbps data transfer: 24 mA 9.6 kbps data transfer: 25 mA No connection: 3 mA Shutdown mode: 1.5 µA
Interfaces	3.3 V logic level UART Baud rate: 9.6 k – 230.4 k
Connectors	Two 17-pin 2 mm headers
Antenna	Internal surface mount
Bluetooth Support	Version 1.2 compliant with profiles L2CAP, RFCOMM, SDP, SPP
Firmware	Upgradeable via PC application
Part Numbers Price	Application Kit 101-1040 $399	Add-On Kit 101-1042 $99

Features	RCM3100	RCM3110
Microprocessor	Rabbit 3000 @ 29.4 MHz
EMI Reduction	Spectrum spreader for reduced EMI (radiated emissions)
Flash	512K (2 x 256K)	256K
SRAM	512K	128K
Backup Battery	Connection for user-supplied battery (to support RTC and SRAM)
General-Purpose I/O	54 digital I/O: 46 configurable I/O 4 fixed inputs 4 fixed outputs
Additional Inputs	2 Startup Mode, Reset In
Additional Outputs	Status, Reset Out
Auxiliary I/O Bus	8 data and 6 address (shared with I/O), plus I/O Read-Write
Serial Ports	6 CMOS-compatible: 6 configurable as asynchronous (with IrDA) 4 as clocked serial (SPI), and 2 as SDLC/HDLC (with IrDA 1 asynchronous clocked serial port dedicated for programming Support for MIR/SIR IrDA transceiver
Serial Rate	Max. asynchronous baud rate = CLK/8
Slave Interface	Slave port permits use as master or intelligent peripheral with Rabbit-based or other master controller
Timers	Ten 8-bit timers (6 cascadable from the first) and one 10-bit timer with 2 match registers
Watchdog/Supervisor	Yes
Pulse-Width Modulators	10-bit free-running counter and four pulse-width registers
Input Capture	2-channel input capture can be used to time input signals from various port pins.
Quadrature Decoder	2-channel quadrature decoder accepts inputs from external incremental encoder modules.
Power	3.15-3.45 V DC 75 mA @ 3.3 V
Operating Temp.	-40°C to +85°C
Humidity	5-95%, noncondensing
Connectors	Two 2 x 17 (2 mm pitch)
Board Size	1.85" × 1.65" × 0.55" (47 × 42 × 14 mm)
Part Number	101-0517	20-101-0518

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