This backplane includes 6 vertical bus sockets for 40-pin RCBus/RC2014 compatible modules, a 5-volt power input with on/off switch, a power indicator LED, and an optional voltage supervisor and reset device. It also has a horizontally mounted backplane extension socket.

The horizontal socket allows the connection of a backplane extension section or an RCBus module. Horizontal mounting of a module can be useful when debugging hardware or developing ROM-based software.

Documentation

The documentation can be found at www.smallcomputercentral.com

Compatibility

This backplane conforms fully to the RCBus specification v1.0 for 40-pin systems.

The RCBus specification includes RCBus-2014 (both RC2014 standard 40-pin bus and RC2014 enhanced 60-pin bus) and also the full 80-pin RCBus. The 80-pin RCBus provides support for advanced Z80 features, such as the interrupt daisy-chain, as well as support for other processor families.

The Kit

The full kit includes all the components needed to make the backplane, as shown in the first picture, including mounting screws and spacers. Other modules and backplanes shown in the other pictures are not included. You will require tools, solder, and cleaning materials to assemble this kit.

The voltage supervisor and reset device is not included in the kit as this function is assumed to be provided by the CPU module.

Printed Circuit Board

The printed circuit board is available on its own here.

Complete Systems

If you are looking for a complete system the following products might be appropriate.

• SC691 RCBus-40pin Z80 RomWBW SCM CP/M Computer
• SC114 RCBus-40pin Z80 SCM & BASIC Motherboard
• SC126 RCBus-80pin Z180 RomWBW CP/M Motherboard
• SC720 RCBus-80pin Z80 RomWBW CP/M Motherboard
• SC791 RCBus-80pin Z80 RomWBW CP/M Computer
• SC792 RCBus-80pin Z180 RomWBW CP/M Computer
• SC794 RCBus-80pin Z80 RomWBW SCM CP/M Computer
• SC131 Pocket-sized Z180 RomWBW CP/M computer

Notes

• This product is supplied as a kit of parts that require assembly.
• It is your responsibility to pay any import duty or taxes charged by your home country.
• This product is designed for hobby use and is not suitable for industrial, commercial or safety-critical applications.
• RC2014 is a trademark of RFC2795 Ltd.