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Operator Interface And Single-board Computer

Thursday, May 16, 2002

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Operator Interface And Single-board Computer

The OP6800 MiniCom is a low-cost C-programmable operator interface and single-board computer with Ethernet connectivity, industrialized I/O, and a graphic LCD/keypad. Available in both Ethernet-enabled and non-Ethernet versions, the MiniCom provides integrated control, display, and networking capabilities via Internet/Ethernet or serial communications.

The Ethernet version is priced at $249; the non-Ethernet model is $199. Both feature 24 rugged digital I/O, an international character (122 x 32 pixel) LCD, a user-relegendable keypad with 7-key/7-LED interface, four serial ports, a Rabbit 2000 processor at 22.1 MHz, and 256 K Flash/128 K SRAM standard.

A tool kit is available for $139. It contains the tools needed to jump-start design, including a demo/prototyping board with screw terminals, serial cable for programming and debugging, user's manual with schematics, ac adapter (domestic kits only), and screwdriver.Z-World, 2900 Spafford St., Davis, CA 95616. (530) 757-3737.

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