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Answer: This article provides the complete list of PSoC 3 and PSoC 5LP resources that can help you get started with PSoC devices and design your applications with them.

If you are new to the PSoC family of devices and the PSoC Creator™ development tool, read the supplemental material available within the PSoC Creator integrated development environment (IDE). Launch PSoC Creator and navigate to the following items:

• Quick Start Guide: Select the menu item: Help > Documentation > Quick Start Guide. This guide teaches you how to create projects using PSoC Creator.
• Simple Component Example Projects: Select File > Open > Example projects. These example projects demonstrate how to configure and use Creator components.
• Starter Designs: Select File > New > Project > PSoC3 Starter Designs (or) PSoC 5LP Starter Designs. These starter designs demonstrate the unique features of the PSoC 3 and PSoC 5LP product families.

The Cypress website at www.cypress.com has additional resources for your learning needs:

Training videos: Cypress website has several “Training on-Demand” videos for PSoC 3 and PSoC 5LP. These videos are located at http://www.cypress.com/?id=2232&rtID=134. Some of the listed videos are:

• PSoC 3 and PSoC 5 101: Introduction to the Architecture and Design Flow
• PSoC 3 and PSoC 5 102: Introduction to System Resources
• PSoC 3 and PSoC 5 103: Introduction to Digital Peripherals
• PSoC 3 and PSoC 5 104: Introduction to Analog Peripherals
• Introduction to PSoC Creator

Application Notes (ANs): Application notes are available on the Cypress website to assist you with designing your PSoC application:

• A list of PSoC 3 ANs is available at http://www.cypress.com/?id=2232&rtID=76
• A list of PSoC 5LP ANs is available at http://www.cypress.com/?id=4562&rtID=76

Here are a few application notes that can help you get started with developing PSoC 3 and PSoC 5LP applications:

• AN54181 - Getting Started with PSoC® 3
• AN77759 - Getting Started with PSoC® 5LP
• AN52705 - PSoC® 3 and PSoC 5LP - Getting Started with DMA
• AN77835 - PSoC® 3 to PSoC 5LP Migration Guide
• AN57821 - PSoC® 3 and PSoC 5LP Mixed Signal Circuit Board Layout Considerations
• AN61290 - PSoC® 3 and PSoC 5LP Hardware Design Considerations

Component Datasheets: PSoC Creator utilizes "components" as interfaces to functional Hardware (HW). Each component in PSoC Creator has an associated datasheet that describes the functionality, APIs, and electrical specifications for the HW. You can access component datasheets in PSoC Creator by right-clicking a component on the schematic page or by going through the component library listing. You can also access component datasheets from the Cypress website:

• PSoC 3 Component Datasheets
• PSoC 5LP Component Datasheets

In most cases, the component datasheet provides sufficient documentation for development use. If you need additional information, refer to the technical reference manual.

Technical Reference Manuals: The TRM provides detailed descriptions of the internal architecture of PSoC 3 and PSoC 5LP devices:

• PSoC 3 Technical Reference Manuals
• PSoC 5LP Technical Reference Manuals

Datasheets: Device datasheets list the features and electrical specifications of PSoC 3 and PSoC 5LP families of devices:

• PSoC 3 Datasheets
• PSoC 5LP Datasheets

Technical Support: If you have any queries or questions, our technical support team would be happy to assist you. You can create a support request at https://secure.cypress.com/myaccount/?id=25&techSupport=1, or if you are in the United States, you can talk to our technical support team by calling our toll-free number +1-800-541-4736 and then selecting option 8 at the IVR prompt.

You can also use the following support resources if you need quick assistance:

• Self-help: http://www.cypress.com/support
• Local Sales office locations: http://www.cypress.com/?id=1062