| RabbitFLEX™ |
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| Configurable Embedded Hardware |
RabbitFLEX – From click to ship.
RabbitFLEX is a new patent-pending manufacturing process that accelerates embedded development by giving you the power to seamlessly design, build, and integrate custom-configurable embedded controllers right into your embedded applications.
Until now, engineers have been forced to choose between off-the-shelf single board computers or custom-designed embedded hardware. Both choices result in high engineering costs and extended development times which can add to the design constraints. RabbitFLEX eliminates these problems by providing a rapid design and manufacturing platform with zero non-recurring engineering costs. You pay only for what you need, and receive the finished product in days instead of months.
Key Features:
- Highly Configurable Platform
- Pre-engineered Circuit Options
- Fast Order Processing
- Supports Future Design Changes
- Accelerates Development Schedules
- Reduces Development Costs
- Lower Design Costs
- User-Friendly Web Interface
Design Advantages:
- Ideal for customer-specific I/O configurations
- Pay for what your design really needs
- No NRE design model
- Web-based design tool
With the introduction of the RabbitFLEX platform, re-designs become a thing of the past. You can easily make custom-configured controller boards, all from the convenience of the web. RabbitFLEX capitalizes on a proprietary, fast-turn manufacturing process by providing an intuitive web interface for designing and configuring boards based on the precise needs of the project. Changes at any time in the future are easily addressed by simply modifying the original design and ordering the updated board configuration.
Whenever a RabbitFLEX order is placed, the real-time manufacturing line processes the board definition directly from the information associated with the web order. The board is then automatically built, tested, packaged, and shipped right to your door. All within a few days time – from click-to-ship. The RabbitFLEX process truly enables you to deliver custom embedded solutions in days instead of months. Only with RabbitFLEX does such an opportunity exist to sharply reduce development time and cost while bolstering efficiency and design quality. Powerful custom embedded solutions are now just a click away.
Boards developed in RabbitFLEX are programmed using our industry-proven Dynamic C ® development software. With hundreds of included sample programs, a royalty free TCP/IP stack, and optional software modules, complete embedded solutions can reach the market in no time.
RabbitFlex
RabbitFlex offers a base level single-board computer with 40 configurable
I/O, and is paired with either the PowerCore 3800 or the PowerCore 3810. For
specifications please refer to the specification tables below. In the RabbitFLEX
web interface the following options are available for placement.
- Choice of a PowerCore
- Serial Communications
- (2) RS-232 (3-Wire)
- (1) RS-232 (5 Wire)
- (1) RS-485 (2-Wire)
- (1) RS-422 ( RabbitNet Expansion Port )
- Up to 16 A/D channels
- Up to 2 D/A channels
- Up to 40 configurable I/O for many combinations of: digital inputs, sinking
outputs, sourcing outputs, line drivers
- Supports matrix keypad
- Supports LCD's with or without backlight and/or contrast
control
- Supports Power Routing of 5 V on all
user-selectable connectors. 3.45 V on three connectors
| RabbiFLEX Specifications |
| Features |
With PowerCore 3800 |
With PowerCore 3810 |
| Microprocessor |
Rabbit 3000 @ 51.6 MHz |
Rabbit 3000 @ 25.8 MHz |
| EMI Reduction |
Spectrum Spreader for reduced EMI (radiated emissions) |
| Ethernet Port |
10Base-T, RJ-45, 2 LEDs |
None |
| SRAM |
512K program (fast SRAM) +512K data |
256K data |
| Flash Memory (program) |
512K |
| Serial Flash |
1 MB |
None |
| Backup Battery |
3 V lithium coin type 2032, 220 mA•h
(to support RTC and data SRAM) |
| Configurable I/O |
40 individually configurable
I/O:
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All 40
configurable as digital inputs, sinking or sourcing
digital outputs, line drivers, bidirectional
logic, or as +5 V DC power points |
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Up to 24 configurable as +3.45 V DC power points |
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Up to 16 configurable as analog voltage or current inputs |
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| Analog Output |
Up to two analog
outputs available, one of which can be configured
to drive an 8 Ω loudspeaker. |
| Serial Ports |
4 serial ports:
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Two RS-232 or one RS-232
(with CTS/RTS) |
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One
RS-485 (terminated or un-terminated) or one RS-422
RabbitNet TM SPI master port |
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One serial port dedicated for
programming/debug |
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| Serial Rate |
Max.
asynchronous rate = CLK/8
Max. synchronous rate = CLK/2 |
| Connectors |
RJ-45 Connectors:
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One Ethernet and one RabbitNet (if
options selected) |
Friction-lock connectors:
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Up to six polarized 2 × 5 terminals with 3 mm pitch, one 2 × 3 terminal with 3 mm pitch |
Programming Port:
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2 × 5 IDC, 1.27 mm pitch |
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| Real-Time Clock |
Yes |
| Timers |
Ten
8-bit timers (6 cascadable, 3 reserved for internal peripherals),
One
10-bit timer with 2 match registers |
| Watchdog/Supervisor |
Yes |
| Input Power Options |
DC |
Unregulated 8-43 V DC
(draws 13.3 W) |
Unregulated 8-40 V DC
(draws 6.7 W) |
| 24-60 V AC with center-tapped transformer (draws 13.3 W) |
19-57 V AC with center-tapped transformer (draws 6.7 W) |
| AC |
12-36 V AC with untapped standard transformer (draws 13.3 W) |
10-29 V AC with untapped standard transformer (draws 6.7 W) |
| Operating Temp. |
-40°C to +70°C |
| Humidity |
5-95%, noncondensing |
| Standoffs/Spacers |
Provision for 6 |
| Board Size |
3.725” × 6.000” × 1.22”
(95 mm × 152 mm × 31 mm) |
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Start by visting our online introduction
to RabbitFLEX.
When you are ready to start building your boards, simply launch the RabbitFLEX
configurator and complete your design. Be sure to include
a RabbitFLEX Tool Kit with your order. This toolkit
contains everything you need to complete your development package.
| Development Kits for New Users |
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Start your evaluation and design efforts today with a RabbitFLEX tool kit. Includes our Dynamic C development system and complete documentation on CD-ROM, a demo board with 4 LED’s, 4 switches and buzzer, serial cable for programming and debugging, Getting Started manual, and AC adapter (U.S./Canada only). Note: RabbitFLEX boards are configured and ordered separately from the kit.
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Description |
Part Number |
U.S. Pricing |
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| Product Options and Accessories |
| Description |
Part Number |
U.S. Pricing |
| Programming/Development Tools |
| Dynamic C 9. Full-feature compiler,
editor, and debugger (included in all development kits and tool kits). |
| Add-On Software Modules. Source code
and sample programs for SNMP, PPP, microC/OS-II, and more. |
| RS-232-to-USB Converter Cable. Required for USB-only PCs. |
20-151-0178 |
$39 qty. 1 |
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The displayed price is for U.S. purchases made directly from Rabbit. Non U.S. and Channel prices may vary. All prices are in U.S. Dollars.
| Reference Books |
| Description |
Part Number |
U.S. Pricing |
| 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, "insider" tips, and techniques. This a reference you can't be without. |
040-0003 |
$49 qty. 1 |
| Embedded Ethernet and Internet Complete, Designing and programming small devices for networking by Jan Axelson. Complete examples using RabbitCore modules (RCM3200) show how to implement networking applications. |
040-0002 |
$49 qty. 1 |
| MicroC/OS-II: The Real-Time Kernel by Jean J. Labrosse. The Real-Time Kernel contains over 200 pages of new examples and explanations of MicroC/OS real-time kernel. |
040-0001 |
$65 qty. 1 |
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The displayed price is for U.S. purchases made directly from Rabbit. Non U.S. and Channel prices may vary. All prices are in U.S. Dollars.
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