Product category: Embedded Computing and Control
News Release from: R2 Controls | Subject: R108 Hypercore module
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial Team on 20 July 2004
Module puts 8051-based
SoC to embedded use
The R108 Hypercore microprocessor core module is designed to simplify integration and engineering of embedded microcontroller projects and thereby reduce the time to market and increase profitability
Based on the Silicon Laboratories 8051 system-on chip processor, the Hypercore combines 64Kbyte of Flash, 128Kbyte of battery-backed SRAM and amazingly fast performance with a vast array of I/O, serial communications capabilities and connectors to enhance integration with most any controller project design.
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 20 July 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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The R108 Hypercore microprocessor core module incorporates the Silicon Laboratories C8051F020 microprocessor running at 22.1MHz with pipelined instruction architecture executing 70% of the instructions in one to three system clock cycles.
The Hypercore includes eight 12bit and eight 8bit analogue inputs as well as two 12bit analogue outputs.
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The Hypercore operates at 5-9V DC and consumes less than 250mW.
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R2 Controls provides a choice of two Hypercore module development kits to facilitate the rapid and effective adoption of the R108 Hypercore microprocessor core module.
The "Basic" Hypercore development kit is used for programming in Basic and includes the development board, the R108 Hypercore core module, the power transformer, a serial cable and a CD with the Basic Interpreter Software, the API, the operating instructions and sample programs.
The "Deluxe" development kit contains all of these components, plus a programming adapter and cable, which enable the R108 Hypercore to be programmed in C.
"The R108 Hypercore microprocessor core module will integrate with almost any industrial microcontroller product on the market today", according to R2 Controls Chief Technology Officer Rich Kirkpatrick.
"The Hypercore will definitely facilitate design and engineering of most embedded microcontroller projects and greatly improves the time to market time and profitability".
R2 Controls also provides telephone technical support to aid customers during project development and deployment.
The Basic Hypercore development kit is priced at $169.
The Deluxe Hypercore development kit is priced at $229.
The R108 Hypercore microprocessor core module is priced at $79 (one-off).
These new products will be available for purchase from 2nd August 2004.
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