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RabbitCore RCM2000
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ONTENTS
Chapter 1. Introduction
1
1.1 Features .................................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Advantages of Using the RCM2000 .....................................................................................................2
1.3 Development and Evaluation Tools......................................................................................................3
1.3.1 Development Kit ...........................................................................................................................3
1.3.2 Development Kit Contents............................................................................................................3
1.3.3 Development Software..................................................................................................................3
1.4 How to Use This Manual ......................................................................................................................4
1.4.1 Additional Product Information ....................................................................................................4
4.3 Serial Communication ........................................................................................................................28
4.3.1 Serial Ports ..................................................................................................................................28
4.3.2 Programming Port .......................................................................................................................29
4.4 Serial Programming Cable..................................................................................................................30
4.4.1 Changing Between Program Mode and Run Mode ....................................................................30
4.4.2 Standalone Operation of the RCM2000......................................................................................31
User’s Manual
4.5 Other Hardware .................................................................................................................................. 32
A.2 Bus Loading ...................................................................................................................................... 46
A.3 Rabbit 2000 DC Characteristics ........................................................................................................ 48
A.4 I/O Buffer Sourcing and Sinking Limit............................................................................................. 49
B.1 Overview of the Prototyping Board................................................................................................... 54
B.2 Mechanical Dimensions and Layout ................................................................................................. 55
B.3 Power Supply..................................................................................................................................... 57
B.4 Using the Prototyping Board ............................................................................................................. 58
B.4.1 Adding Other Components ........................................................................................................ 61
Appendix C. Power Management
63
C.1 Power Supplies .................................................................................................................................. 63
C.1.1 Batteries and External Battery Connections .............................................................................. 63