Cypress Semiconductor CY8C series PSoC Microcontrollers

Features and Applications of CY8C series PSoC Microcontrollers

The purpose of this article is to briefly illustrate what is possible with PSoC Microcontrollers and the features and applications of these microcontrollers manufactured by Cypress Semiconductor under the CY8C series.

Applications

  • Building automation
  • Medical
  • Portable electronics
Associated Products

Part NumberDescriptionStockRFQ
CY8C4245PVI-DS402IC MCU 32BIT 32KB FLASH 28SSOP40RFQ
CY8C4126LTI-M445IC MCU 32BIT 64KB FLASH 68QFN29RFQ
CY8C4127AZI-S445IC MCU 32BIT 128KB FLASH 64TQFP0RFQ
CY8C4245AZI-M433IC MCU 32BIT 32KB FLASH 48TQFP29RFQ
CY8C4245AZI-483MCU 32-Bit PSoC 4200 ARM Cortex M0 RISC 32KB Flash 3.3V/5V 48-Pin LQFP Tray46500RFQ
CY8C4245FNI-483TIC MCU 32BIT 32KB FLASH 35WLCSP183RFQ
CY8C3245LTI-144MCU 8-bit CY8Cxxx 8051 CISC 32KB Flash 2.5V/3.3V/5V 48-Pin QFN EP10RFQ
CY8C3244AXI-153MCU 8-bit CY8Cxxx 8051 CISC 16KB Flash 2.5V/3.3V/5V 100-Pin TQFP550RFQ
CY8C6137BZI-F54IC DUAL CORE MCU 32B 1M 124BGA29RFQ
CY8C6247BZI-D44CY8C6247 Series 1024 kB Flash 288 kB RAM 150 MHz 32-Bit PSoC®6 - BGA-12429RFQ
CY8C6336BZI-BLD13IC DUAL CORE MCU 32B 512K 116BGA3RFQ
CY8C28452-24PVXIMCU CY8Cxxx M8C 16KB Flash 3.3V/5V 28-Pin SSOP49RFQ
CY8C6016BZI-F04IC DUAL CORE MCU 32B 512K 124BGA0RFQ
CY8C3666LTI-201IC MCU 8BIT 64KB FLASH 68QFN29RFQ
CY8C27643-24LTXIMCU 8-bit CY8Cxxx M8C Harvard 16KB Flash 3.3V/5V 48-Pin QFN EP1900RFQ
CY8C20234-12SXIMCU 8-bit CY8Cxxx M8C Harvard 8KB Flash 2.5V/3.3V/5V 16-Pin SOIC360RFQ
CY8C20524-12PVXIPSOC 1 M8C CMOS 28-Pin SSOP4700RFQ
CY8C4127AXI-S455IC MCU 32BIT 128KB FLASH 64TQFP10000RFQ
CY8C3246LTI-128T8-bit Microcontrollers - MCU 64Kb Flash 8Kb SRAM PSoC 330RFQ
CY8C4547AZI-S463IC MCU 32BIT 128KB FLASH43RFQ
Technical Documents

This series of videos demonstrates how to use Cypress' PSoC® 4 family and associated development kits. This lesson introduces the class and briefly covers the devices, kits, and web pages you will need to use to be successful in the course.

PSoC 101: Introduction


The CY8C series PSoC Microcontroller is a family of flexible and highly integrated microcontrollers from Cypress Semiconductor. They feature a unique programmable system-on-chip architecture that allows designers to easily customize the microcontroller's functionality to meet specific design requirements.

Features

The CY8C series PSoC Microcontrollers from Cypress Semiconductor are highly versatile and customizable microcontrollers that offer a wide range of features and applications. Some of the features and applications of the CY8C series PSoC Microcontrollers include:

1. High-performance ARM Cortex-M0 or Cortex-M3 core with up to 32-bit processing power

2. Configurable digital and analog peripherals for flexible system design

3. High-precision analog and digital signal conditioning for precise measurements and control

4. Capacitive sensing technology for touch and proximity sensing

5. Low-power operation for energy-efficient designs

6. Wide range of communication interfaces, including UART, SPI, I2C, USB, and CAN

7. Flexible, programmable digital logic for custom functions and control

8. Advanced security features, including secure boot and cryptography engines

Applications

  • Consumer electronics

  • Industrial automation

  • Automotive

  • Medical devices

  • Internet of Things (IoT)

  • Smart home and building automation

The CY8C series PSoC Microcontrollers are suitable for a wide range of applications due to their flexible and customizable nature. They are designed to meet the demands of today's complex and connected systems, offering advanced features and capabilities to enable designers to create innovative solutions.



Frequently Asked Questions

How do the CY8C series PSoC Microcontrollers differ from traditional microcontrollers?

Unlike traditional microcontrollers, which have a fixed set of peripherals and functionality, the CY8C series PSoC Microcontrollers feature a highly customizable architecture that allows designers to add, remove, or modify the microcontroller's functionality as needed. This makes them ideal for applications where flexibility and customization are key requirements.

What development tools are available for the CY8C series PSoC Microcontrollers?

Cypress Semiconductor provides a range of easy-to-use development tools for the CY8C series PSoC Microcontrollers, including the PSoC Creator Integrated Development Environment (IDE) and the PSoC Programmer software. These tools help simplify the design and development process, making it easier to get up and running with the CY8C series PSoC Microcontrollers.

What development tools are available for CY8C series PSoC microcontrollers?

Cypress Semiconductor offers a range of development tools for CY8C series PSoC microcontrollers, including the PSoC Creator Integrated Development Environment (IDE), which provides a visual programming environment for configuring and programming the device, as well as a range of development kits and evaluation boards.