Cypress Semiconductor has completed the JTAG programming qualification for Goepel Electronic (http://www.goepel.com/). The qualification covered all electrical requirements, algorithm support, and verification of multiple device packages. Cypress has qualified the 48-SSOP, 48-QFN, 68-QFN, and 100-TQFP packages.

The vendor has released their software update, CASCON GALAXY 4.6.0a 1266 and VarioTAP model libraries, which contains JTAG programming support for the entire PSoC 3 device family. All testing was conducted on the SCAN FLEX SFX/ASL1149 programmer. Prior to programming PSoC 3 devices via JTAG or through a JTAG chain, users will need to ensure they have the latest Cypress supporting software via Goepel and the correct Goepel JTAG programmers.

For more information on device programming capabilities and software pricing contact the Goepel Sales office:
For more information on PSoC programming, visit the PSoC programming landing page.
If you need additional device support please file a tech support case.

The early access program has ended as there is no need for it any more. PSoC Creator 2.1 is now officially available for download to all customers! The wait is over and we highly recommend for all users to upgrade to this new version. Many of you have asked us for rubber banding or flexible wires, which ever you prefer. We listened to your input and improved PSoC Creator in many places. It is easier to use than ever before, performance of components has significantly increased and it can be installed in parallel to Creator 2.0. If you are close to production or just want to be extra cautious, just keep Creator 2.0 for now until you have verified there are no problems.

No let us have some fun with the new version of PSoC Creator.

Asking 3 engineers what they expect from a low power device, you will most likely get 3 different answers. There are so many parameters that need to be watched. Low power consumption while running in active mode, low stand by current, fast wake up and more critical components are important when planning for the power supply, the battery, the heat dissipation, simply the system power concept. The Application Note AN 77900 looks at these aspects and helps you making the best decisions for your system. A must read for designers of battery powered applications and system architects.

PSoC Creator performs many functions and you could compare it to a digital camera with intelligent automatic exposure settings. PSoC Creator routs all signals and does a great job at optimizing for time and placement. Sometimes there are (particilarly analog) routes, an expert wants to see or modify. With the analog device viewer in PSoC Creator 2.0 you get a tool to look at details. This is a tool for the advanced user with analog background. This video shows how to enable the analog device viewer.

Power Monitor The Power Monitor is used to monitor the voltage and current for up to 32 DC-DC power converters. The component sequences through each of the measurements and determines the voltage or current using the Delta-Sigma ADC. User-defined warning and fault limits are monitored and generate a hardware indication when any of the maskable conditions occur.
Fan Controller v2.0 The 2.0 version of the Fan Controller is the first production version of the component. The Fan Controller is used to control up to 16 4-wire brushless DC fans using PWM. The fan speed can be controlled by firmware or by using a closed loop fan control implementation directly in hardware.
The fast option for a component update is using the Cypress Update Manager and it takes approx. 2 Minutes with a high-speed internet connection.
You can find the Update Manager under: All Programs - Cypress - Cypress Update Manager
This program will guide you through the component update process.

To download the full installation file of Creator with the new Component Pack or check out the release notes, visit the dedicated landing page.