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Rabbit Expands MiniCore Family of Ultra-Compact, Low Cost Wired and Wireless Networking
Modules
MINNETONKA, Minn., Nov. 23 /PRNewswire-Asia-AsiaNet/ --
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Rabbit offers versions with increased memory and remote wireless firmware update
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Rabbit, a Digi International (Nasdaq: DGII) brand, today announced the expansion of
its MiniCore series of easy to use ultra compact, low profile, low-cost networking
modules. Available in pin-compatible wired and Wi-Fi versions, the family now includes
the Ethernet RCM5760 and Wi-Fi RCM5650W. The new modules offer increased memory for
data intensive applications such as building automation and security applications where
it is necessary to store large amounts of data. The products also allow a customer to
wirelessly update firmware from anywhere an Internet connection is available to reduce
maintenance costs.
"We have sold thousands of MiniCore kits since we introduced the products last
year," said Larry Kraft, senior vice president of global sales and marketing, Digi
International. "Our first generation of popular MiniCore products is optimized for
real-time control, communications and networking applications such as energy management
and instrumentation applications. The second generation expands upon the applications
that the MiniCore can be used by adding additional memory for more data intensive
projects."
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. The family includes the pin
compatible and interchangeable wired RCM5700, Wi-Fi RCM5600W, wired RCM5760 and Wi-Fi
RCM5650W. Systems developers can easily interchange MiniCore family products to tailor
connectivity for any given application.
Rabbit MiniCore products feature 10/100 Base-T Ethernet and secure 802.11 b/g with
WPA2 and 802.11i compliance for the highest levels of security. It also features up to
640 KB SRAM data storage, one MB flash memory for program storage and two MB serial
flash for mass storage. Depending on the version, MiniCore modules include up to 32
GPIO, six serial ports, a serial-to-Ethernet bridge, an embedded Web server for greater
application control monitoring and wireless remote firmware update functionality.
The Ethernet RCM5700 kit is available now for $99. The Wi-Fi RCM5600W kit with one
year free tech support is available now for a promotional price of $99. For more
information, visit http://www.rabbit.com/products/Minicores/ .
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
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Press Contacts:
Kylie Chan
Channel Marketing Manager, Asia Pacific
Digi International
Tel: +852-2833-1008
Fax: +852-2572-9989
Email: kylie.chan@digi.com
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