PowerCore
Models PowerCore 3800, PowerCore 3810
PowerCore Description
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.
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
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 software. 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.
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.
PowerCore Specifications
| Features | PowerCore 3800 | PowerCore 3810 |
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| Microprocessor | Rabbit 3000 at 51.6 MHz | Rabbit 3000 at 25.8 MHz |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| DC Input Power Options | Unregulated 8-43 V DC (draws 13.3 W) | Unregulated 8-40 V DC (draws 6.7 W) |
| AC Input Power Options | 24-60 V AC with center-tapped transformer (draws 13.3 W) 19-57 V AC with center-tapped transformer (draws 6.7 W) |
12-36 V AC with untapped standard transformer (draws 13.3 W) 10-29 V AC with untapped standard transformer (draws 6.7 W) |
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| On-board Analog | Ramp Generator, AC Crossover Detection, Temperature Sensor | |
| 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
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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 ) |
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| 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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| Part Number | 101-1006 | 101-1007 |
| Development Kit | U.S. 101-1016, Int'l 101-1017 | U.S. 101-1018, Int'l 101-1019 |
