Single Board Computer consumes small amount of power.
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With built-in analog and digital I/O, LP3500 Fox is suitable for portable, handheld, battery-powered, and remote monitoring systems. It measures 3.65 x 2.60 x 0.45 in., consumes less than 20 mA, and uses less than 100 µA in power-save mode. Computer has Rabbit 3000 microprocessor, with up to 512K each of Flash and SRAM, 26 digital I/O, A/D converter, PWM outputs, 6 serial ports, one relay, and 2 ports for connection to serial Flash cards, keypad/display, and other devices.
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Low-Power LP3500 Single-Board Computer for Reliable Embedded Control Anywhere
Davis, Calif., August 15, 2002 - Z-World's new low-power single-board computer, the LP3500 Fox, is designed to operate reliably virtually any place it is deployed, especially where power is limited, such as in portable, hand-held, battery-powered, and remote monitoring systems. Featuring built-in analog and digital I/O, the LP3500 consumes less than 20 mA when fully operational and less than 100 µA in power-save mode.
The LP3500 incorporates the low-EMI Rabbit 3000 microprocessor, up to 512K each of Flash and SRAM, 26 industrialized digital I/O, A/D converter inputs and PWM outputs, 6 serial ports, one relay, and two dedicated function ports for easy connection to serial Flash cards, keypad/display, and other devices. (The LP3510 is a lower-cost model without A/D or relay features). The Fox runs at up to 7.4 MHz at a variety of power levels under software control, thereby accommodating a wide range of operating conditions. The board is equipped with 0.1" connectors, and users can supply their own cables or plug the SBC directly into sockets on their motherboard.
The LP3500 can be used for remote telemetry (RTUs), pipeline monitoring, GPS/asset tracking, handheld wireless devices, remote data acquisition, electrical transmission line monitoring, and other applications that require low power control. An optional 3.3 V keypad/display module is available as a convenient user interface, which can be made water resistant and NEMA 4-compliant when panel mounted.
Normally powered by an external battery or power supply (3-30 V DC), the LP3500 can be awakened from the power-save mode by an internal timer, an RS-232 signal, or via polling of an external input. A socketed coin-type battery facilitates long-term data storage (SRAM) and RTC operation. The LP3500 can be switched from power-save mode to full operation and back again via software control. In addition, various sections of circuitry (e.g., RS-232 ports) can be switched off via software control to further conserve power when not in use.
Programs are developed for the LP3500 using Z-World's industry-proven Dynamic C® SE software development system. An extensive library of drivers and demo programs is also provided. Both LP3500 models can be programmed and debugged over Ethernet/Internet using appropriate accessory hardware.
LP3500 models are available August 23 and are priced from $149 (qty. 1) to $122 (qty. 100). A low-cost Tool Kit, available for only $150, contains all the software and hardware tools needed to begin design, including Dynamic C SE development software and documentation on CD-ROM, user's manual with schematics, demonstration board with prototyping area, serial cable for programming and debugging, AC adapter (North America only), and mounting base and enclosure.
Contact Z-World at T: 530-757-3737, F: 530-757-3792, E: zworld@zworld.com, or order online at
zworld.com.
Z-World
Founded in 1983, Z-World offers a complete line of low-cost embedded control products, including single-board computers, operator interfaces, and core modules with Internet/Ethernet connectivity. In 1989, Z World launched Dynamic C®, the first integrated software development system specifically designed for embedded single-board computers. This highly successful integration of hardware and software substantially reduces development time and cost. In November 1999, Z-World launched a new division, Rabbit Semiconductor, a fabless semiconductor company specializing in high-performance microprocessors. Z-World and Rabbit Semiconductor are located in Davis, Calif., 70 miles east of San Francisco.
