Press Release: Rabbit Redefines Easy Embedded Networking with Ultra Compact, Low Cost Networking Module Family - Electronics Design, Strategy, News

Rabbit Redefines Easy Embedded Networking with Ultra Compact, Low Cost Networking Module Family - Digi International

(Technology, 12/11/2008)

New MiniCore Series Includes Pin Compatible and Interchangeable Wired and Wireless Modules DAVIS, Calif., Nov. 12 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Rabbit, a Digi International (Nasdaq: DGII) brand, today released the MiniCore series of easy to use ultra compact, low profile, low-cost networking modules. Available in pin-compatible wired and Wi-Fi versions, the MiniCore series is optimized for real-time control, communications and networking applications such as energy management and intelligent building automation. Smaller than a packet of sugar, it offers users extreme flexibility to easily place wired or wireless network connectivity anywhere on a mother board. It also features 32 GPIO and a Rabbit 5000 microprocessor. This makes it the most cost effective network connectivity solution available for both networking and control in such a small form factor. (Logo: http://www.xprn.com/xprn/sa/200706131247.jpg ) 'The MiniCore series is ideal for basic control and connectivity,' said Larry Kraft, senior vice president of global sales and marketing, Digi International. 'It is small, low cost and optimized for high-volume applications such as energy management, building automation, industrial, point of sale and instrumentation applications. Users can also rely on the ease-of-use and dependability of the Rabbit brand to decrease development risk.' With a miniscule footprint of only 31 mm x 51 mm (1.2' x 2'), and at 3 mm (0.1') in height, the MiniCore family provides a rich embedded feature set on an ultra-compact mini PCI Express form factor. The family includes the pin compatible and interchangeable wired RCM5700 and Wi-Fi RCM5600W. Pin-compatible versions that support ZigBee and USB are also in development. Systems developers can easily interchange MiniCore family products to tailor connectivity for any given application. The RCM5700 features a 50 MHz Rabbit(R) 5000 microprocessor, on-chip 10/100 Ethernet, 1MB serial flash, 36 digital I/O ports and five serial ports. The RCM5600W features a 78 MHz Rabbit 5000 microprocessor, Wi-Fi, 1MB serial flash, 36 digital I/O ports and five serial ports. The Rabbit 5000 microprocessor is Rabbit's latest processor and features Ethernet, Wi-Fi and SRAM providing a high level of integration to enable the MiniCore's small footprint. Low-cost development kits are available featuring all of the software and tools necessary to make development easy. The RCM5700 Development Kit includes the RCM5700 module, interface board with standoffs and connectors, prototyping board with standoffs and connectors, USB cable, and Dynamic C CD-ROM with complete development documentation for a promotional price of $49 ($99 MSRP). Deluxe Kits including an additional universal AC adapter, digital I/O and serial communication accessory boards with sample programs, and CAT 5/6 Ethernet cable are available now for a promotional price of $99 ($199 MSRP). The RCM5700 is also available now for $24.99 in 2,500+ volume orders. The RCM5600W will be available in Q1 2009 for $49.99 in 2,500+ volume orders. For more information, visit http://www.rabbit.com/products/coremodules . About Rabbit Rabbit, a Digi International(R) brand, is a global provider of easy to use 8-bit microprocessors, development tools for embedded control, communications, and Ethernet and wireless connectivity. Rabbit Semiconductor introduced the popular Rabbit(R) 2000 microprocessor in 1999, the Rabbit 3000 in 2002 and the Rabbit 4000 in 2006. The industry award-winning RabbitCore(R) line of microprocessor core modules was introduced in 2001. Rabbit offers customers a complete embedded design system, including low-cost development kits and comprehensive technical support for both hardware and software issues. For more information, visit http://www.rabbit.com . All brand names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Press Contacts: Ellin Fong Operation Manager, Asia Pacific Digi International Tel: +852-2833-1008 Fax: +852-2572-9989 Email: ellin_fong@digi.com SOURCE Digi International