| Bluetooth |
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| Application Kit |
Rabbit-based applications now have even more ways to communicate. Rabbit Semiconductor 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.
| EmbeddedBlue eb506-AHC-IN Bluetooth Radio Module |
| 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
| US Application Kit 101-1040
$339 |
Int’l Application Kit 101-1041
$339 |
Add-On Kit 101-1042
$99 |
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| RabbitCore RCM3100 Specifications |
| FEATURE |
RCM3100 |
RCM3110 |
| Microprocessor |
Rabbit 3000 at 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 |
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| 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: |
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6 configurable as asynchronous (with IrDA),
4 as clocked serial (SPI), and 2 as SDLC/HDLC (with IrDA) |
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1 asynchronous clocked serial port dedicated for programming |
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Support for MIR/SIR IrDA transceiver |
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| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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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