RabbitCore® RCM4100 Series

The RCM4100 microprocessor core modules are compact, powerful control devices for embedded applications that require I/O control, data handling, and peripheral connectivity.

The RCM4100 series is the first of the next generation core modules to take advantage of the Rabbit® 4000 microprocessor. The Rabbit 4000 features a clock speed of up to 60 MHz, hardware DMA, auxiliary I/O, quadrature decoder, input capture, 40 GPIO lines shared with up to six serial ports, and four levels of alternate pin functions that include variable phase PWM. The 500+ new operational code instructions increase processing efficiency. The RCM4100 series features a small footprint of 1.41” x 1.88” (36 mm x 48 mm), complete with the Rabbit 4000 microprocessor, 512K Flash, and 256K or 512K data SRAM. The RCM4100 model adds an 8-channel A/D converter. Three versions are available for varying speeds and memory options. The RCM4100 core modules provide the I/O control and connectivity for a wide range of real-world embedded applications.

RabbitCores mount directly onto a user-designed motherboard, and can interface with CMOS-compatible digital devices via the user’s motherboard. Programs are developed with our industry-proven Dynamic C® development system, a C language environment that includes an editor, compiler, and in-circuit debugger. Programming is easy with hundreds of samples and libraries that are pre-developed, for a user to be up and running in no time. No in-circuit emulator is required, no third party tools needed.

Dynamic C ensures optimal support for Rabbit 4000-based solutions. Dynamic C enhanced compiler generates smaller code, support for far pointers and far data for easy access to external memory devices, improvements to AES encryption libraries, and a new I/O configuration utility that helps assign pin functions and guides those selections so that conflicts can be avoided.

Key Features

• Rabbit® 4000 at up to 58.98 MHz
• Up to 40 GPIO with multi-level alternate pin functions
• 6 CMOS-compatible serial ports
• 512K Flash, 256K or 512K Data SRAM
• Low-power modes
• 8-channel, 12-bit A/D converter (RCM4100)
• Auxiliary I/O feature for reducing processor bus loading
• Small footprint at 36 mm x 48 mm
• Optimized for use with Dynamic C®, a powerful integrated development environment

Design Advantages

• Ideal for device intelligence and control
• Well suited for easy integration with peripheral technologies such as GPS, cellular modems, RFID readers, sensors, etc.
• Support for hardware DMA, variable phase PWM, and parity
• Security-key feature with “tamper detect” and encryption capabilities adds peace of mind for OEM’s and system integrators
• Complete microprocessor, on-board memory, and hundreds of sample programs reduces time-to-market by months

Applications

• Device-level control
• Remote data logging
• Asset management
• Security Access Systems
• Wireless device/data management