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The Rabbit 2000 from Rabbit Semiconductor is a descendant of the venerable Z80 family of microcontrollers. The Rabbit offers high performance, 8-bit memory interface, 1 megabit of code space, four serial ports, up to 40 I/O lines, seven timers, a built-in RTC (real time clock), and support for in-system programming and TCP/IP networking. Low-cost development tools are available.

On the negative side of the ledger, the "Dynamic C" compiler included with the development kits is best suited to small projects. Few third-party tools are available. As for the chip itself, the only minuses are lack of a single-chip version, no on-board EEPROM, and no on-board ADCs.

The newer Rabbit 3000 processor offers faster speeds, lower EMI, more I/O, and more serial ports.


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Rabbit Links

Rabbit Semiconductor

Rabbit Semiconductor is the creator of the Rabbit 2000, and the web site has information on the chip, data sheets, development kits, and software development tools.

Z-World

Z-World is the parent company of Rabbit Semiconductor, and offers a number of Rabbit-based products, as well as Z80-based systems.

New Twists on the Z80

An article from Embedded Systems Programming, written by Jean Labrosse, discussing the Rabbit 2000, how it differs from the older Z80 family, how it compares to competing products such as the Zilog eZ80, and how will it works with RTOS's (Real-Time Operating Systems).

Embedded Systems Design using the Rabbit 3000 Microprocessor : Interfacing, Networking, and Application Development BUY NOW

This book will help designers get the most out of the Rabbit's powerful feature set. The first book on the market to focus exclusively on the Rabbit 3000, it provides detailed coverage of: Rabbit architecture and development environment, interfacing to the external world, networking, Rabbit assembly language, multitasking, debugging, Dynamic C and much more! Authors Kamal Hyder and Bob Perrin are embedded engineers with years of experience and they offer a wealth of design details and "insider" tips and techniques.

Rabbit Development Tools / Boards

Dynamic C

Information on the "Dynamic C" compiler/debugger system offered by Rabbit Semiconductor.

Jackrabbit

Information on the "Jackrabbit" single-board computer from Z-World.

Rabbit 2000 Core Module

Information on the "Rabbit 2000 Core Module" single-board computer from Z-World.

Rabbit Development Kits

Development kits for the entire line of Rabbit processors and core modules, each containing a development board, a programming cable, and the complete Dynamic C compiler and debugger.

Rabbit 2000 TCP/IP Development Kit

The TCP/IP kit contains a development board with Rabbit processor, flash and ARAM memory, ethernet hardware, and I/O circuitry), a programming cable, and the complete Dynamic C compiler and debugger. The TCP/IP kit allows you to transfer data over a local network or over the Internet, and comes with source for all the necessary protocols.

Softools

A complete Windows programming environment for assembly and C development for the Rabbit 2000, with a macro assembler, standard C compiler, and multitasking library.

z2k Tool Suite

A Linux-hosted assembler, debugger, downloader, floating point library, and multi-tasking code.

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