- Easy-to-use, ultra-compact MiniCore networking modules to be
released based on new chip -
MINNETONKA, Minn., March 3 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Rabbit, a Digi
International (Nasdaq: DGII) brand, today introduced the Rabbit
6000, the industry's first embedded wireless communications and
control System on Chip (SoC) ideal for industrial automation
applications. The Rabbit 6000 combines wireless communications and
an industrial control feature set on a single chip to reduce the
time to market of network-enabled industrial devices. Rabbit will
release versions of its popular MiniCore series of easy-to-use,
ultra-compact, low-profile, low-cost networking modules based on
this new processor.
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"This chip allows us to further expand our MiniCore series and
offer modules designed specifically for flexible networking and
control of industrial devices," said Larry Kraft, senior vice
president of global sales and marketing, Digi International. "The
networking speed performance of the new MiniCore modules will be
six times faster than previous MiniCore modules, and the already
low power requirements will be reduced."
The Rabbit 6000 features integrated 10/100 Base-T Ethernet and
secure 802.11a/b/g with WPA2 support for the highest levels of
security. It also offers an industrial control feature set that
includes Pulse Width Modulation (PWM), Pulse Position Modulation
(PPM) and Quadrature decoder outputs for efficient industrial motor
control, and an on board analog-to-digital (A/D) converter with
12-bit resolution to enable measurement of sensor data such as
water, temperature and humidity. It also features USB 2.0
full-speed host and two on-board Flexible Interface Modules (FIMs)
that enable further protocol support such as CANbus, Secure Digital
(SD) and Secure Digital Input Output (SDIO).
Digi will introduce pin-compatible and interchangeable wired and
wireless MiniCore modules based on the Rabbit 6000. The MiniCore
family provides a rich embedded feature set on an ultra-compact
mini PCI Express form factor. Its small size makes it easy for
customers to place wired or wireless network connectivity anywhere
on a mother board. Systems developers can easily interchange
MiniCore family products to tailor connectivity for any given
application.
Early adopter MiniCore development kits will be available in April.
For more information, visit http://www.rabbit.com/products/rab6000/
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About Rabbit
Rabbit, a Digi International(R) brand, is a leading global provider
of easy-to-use eight and 16-bit microprocessors, core modules and
single board computers; and development tools for embedded control,
communications, and Ethernet and wireless connectivity. 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 .
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Press Contact:
Kylie Chan
Channel Marketing Manager, Asia Pacific
Digi International
Tel: +852-2833-1008
Fax: +852-2572-9989
Email: [email protected]
SOURCE Digi International