386EX test platform

[Joachim Rahn]

On Mon, 2 Feb 1998, Brian Cuthie wrote:

> 
> Does anyone have a suggested source for a single board computer which
> uses the i386EX embedded processor and brings at least one of its serial
> ports to an external RS-232 compatible interface?  I'm waiting on
> another group to deliver the first hardware prototypes and would like to
> begin testing some low level code before then.  I'd really prefer a
> board that uses the 386EX and static RAM, instead of dynamic.
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> -Brian
> 
Hi Brian,

we are using the Forth i386EX module with CAN-chip on board. 

Features see below.......

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Forth 80386EX Microcontroller Module Features

     Intel 386EX 32-bit CMOS Microcontroller 
     Programmable system clock from 0 to 25MHZ 
     256KByte zero wait state SRAM (1MByte optional) 
     64 MByte processor address range 
     1 DIP socket for 128 or 512 KByte Boot Flash or EPROM (not included) 
     Optional 2 or 4 MByte solid state Flash Disk 
     Optional CAN controller for networking (Intel 82527) 
     2 64 pin headers with all CPU and memory signals for interfacing to custom board 
     In system programming of Flash memory - external 12 V or 5 V supported 
     2 DMA channels (included in 386EX) 
     2 asynchronous serial interfaces (16C450 compatible) 
     1 synchronous interface with high transmission rate (greater than 1Mbit/second) 
     6 programmable chip select signals - 4 user programmable 
     Programmable integrated watchdog timer 
     3 timer/counters 
     External interrupt inputs with doubled 8259 interrupt controller 
     MAX707 reset control 
     24 parallel I/O lines free for use 
     JTAG boundary scan unit built in 
     Onboard logic isp2032 can be programmed in circuit 
     Very Small Size 2.1" x 3.2" (53 X 82 mm) 
     4 layer double-sided surface mount printed circuit board 
     Current consumption 300mA typical at 5V 
     +5 volt only operation 
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Try http://www.gei.com for an US-distributor
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or

FORTH Systeme GmbH
Kuehnheimerstrasse 21 
D-79206 Breisach
Tel.: (+49) 7667 551
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or for an European distributor

Hope this helps............:-)

Joachim Rahn

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