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From: des@uno.edu (Dan Smith)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.m68k
Subject: Low end M68K systems for dedicated applications
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Date: 4 Dec 90 19:32:24 GMT
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I am looking for low end 68K hardware platform with the following
specs:
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68000 or 68020 CPU running at 12Mhz or higher

at least 1 Meg of ram.  (should be fast enough to not cause waits for
the CPU)

2 serial ports able to be serviced via interrupt driven I/O

a interval interrupt for timing.  Either programmable or something
close to 100 ticks per second.

and a LANCE based ethernet interface (thick would be best but thin can
be used too)

And finally a useful rom debug monitor.
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As always, cost is a concern.  Initially I was going to roll the
hardware myself but time has caught up with me.  I have looked at the
PT68K as one possible base to build the project..  And I have also
looked at some of the MIZAR MX series boards for doing realtime.  I
was hoping for something a bit closer to the $1000 -> $2000 price
range.  Any pointers would be appreciated.

Dan Smith -- Network Software Body @ Uno.Edu