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Circuit Cellar INK
Issue #57 April 1995
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Edited by Harv Weiner
SERIAL EPROM EMULATOR
Softec Microsystems
[the basic version in-
introduces a serial EPROM
cludes a l-Mb emulation
emulator that doesn’t re-
RAM). In addition to
quire removal of the system
loading the object code
;
microprocessor. Unlike in-
the rate of 115,200 bps,
circuit emulators that re-
receives the traditional
place the microprocessor
binary, Motorola-S, and
with a pod, the EMUR7
Intel hex formats. The
replaces and emulates the
EMUR7 connects to a
system EPROM. Designers
PC-compatible compute
PORTABLE DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEM
then use their own develop-
through the serial port
Industrial Computer Source has announced
ment tools [assembler, com-
and does not need a
DAQBOOK/lOO, a high-speed, multifunction, data-
piler, and linker) to execute
power supply. The unit
acquisition subsystem for notebook PCs. Power to the
object code on the test board
can be connected to a
unit may be supplied by a number of sources: a 12-V car
as if a new EPROM had
portable PC when elec-
battery, 120-VAC line power, or an optional rechargeable
been programmed. This
tric power is not avail-
NiCd battery.
eliminates the need to re-
able.
The unit combines the functionality of several plug-
move, erase, reprogram, and
The EMUR7 in-
in analog and digital data-acquisition boards in an
reinsert the EPROM.
eludes a friendly user
external module the size of a notebook PC. Attaching
This emulation ap-
interface with working
directly to a portable PC’s parallel port, DAQBOOK/lOO
preach has several advan-
selections and options
provides 16 single-ended or 8 differential inputs with a
tages. The emulator is truly
clearly and efficiently
bidirectional data-transfer rate of up to 170 kBps.
universal and the designer
displayed. The unit offer
Acquired data can be stored real time in the PC’s
may choose the family or
full mouse support, a
memory and hard drive.
processor satisfying indi-
context-sensitive help
Software includes full-featured DOS and Windows
vidual application require-
feature, and a @-line
drivers for C, BASIC, and Visual Basic. As well,
ments without buying ex-
video mode. The inte-
DaqView, a Windows graphics application, enables the
pensive in-circuit emulators
grated ROM editor lets
user to set up an application to acquire and save data
for different processors.
users modify the emu-
directly to disk or to seamlessly transmit it to other
Another advantage is that
lated code.
Window applications. VISUALAB is another software
the test circuit works under
option, offering a set of DLLs to extend the capabilities
normal operating condi-
Softec Microsystems
of Visual Basic and Snap-Master for Windows. This
tions-the real microproces-
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advanced software package integrates data acquisition,
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In addition to portable testing, DAQBOOK/lOO is
EMUR7 supports
ideal for remote data-collection applications such as
EPROM devices up to 8 Mb
#501
automotive and aviation in-vehicle testing. An expan-
sion chassis (Model DBKlO) provides connection for
multiplexers, thermocouple cards, a strain-gauge
interface, and more digital channels.
DAQBOOK/lOO sells for $1295 and includes an AC
adapter, parallel-port cable, DOS and Windows drivers,
and DaqView software. The expansion chassis sells for
$150.
Industrial Computer Source
3950 Barnes Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92121
:619) 677-0877
Fax: (619) 677-0898
#500
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Issue
#57 April 1995
Circuit Cellar INK
‘386SX MODULE
port, as well as standard keyboard and speaker interfaces.
Ampro Computers is offering a new ‘386SX PC/104
An onboard, bootable solid-state disk assures reliable
CPU module. The
CoreModule/386-II
is based on Intel’s
operation in harsh operating environments. Watchdog
25MHz ‘386SX CPU and
timer and power monitor
includes two serial ports, up
functions are also included
to 16 MB of DRAM as well as
to ensure maximum system
onboard NVRAM or a flash
integrity in critical applica-
memory, solid-state disk.
tions. The module operates
CoreModule/386-II complies
with approximately 3 W
with the newly adopted PC/
(active mode) of power and is
104 (V. 2) standard. Typical
designed for use in extended
applications include medical
temperature environments of
instruments, vehicular data
o-70°C.
acquisition and control
The CoreModule/386-II
systems, and portable test
sells for $359 in quantity.
equipment.
The CoreModule/386-II
Ampro Computers, Inc.
contains the equivalent of a
990 Almanor Ave.
complete PC/AT motherboard
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
and several expansion cards.
(408) 522-2100
Onboard I/O functions
Fax: (408) 720-l 305
include two RS-232 serial
ports, a bidirectional parallel
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Circuit Cellar INK
Issue #57 April 1995
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