PSoC Designer 5.0 SP6 will continue to be available for System Level Design users, and it will co-exist with future PSoC Designer 5.1 releases. However, we are not recommending System Level Design for production designs.

We suggest users to use the latest version of PSoC Designer located here:

www.cypress.com/go/psocdesigner

PSoC Designer 5.0 SP6 supports Internet Explorer 6 through 8, but does not support Internet Explorer 8 Beta or Internet Explorer 9 due to compatibility issues.

To Install PSoC Designer 5.0 SP6 users must first have PSoC Programmer installed first. For the latest release of PSoC Programmer please, Click Here

PSoC Designer 5.0 PS6 was tested using Beta version of Windows 7. PSoC Designer 5.0 SP6 is not supported for Windows 7 systems.

To Install:

Shut Down any currently running instances of PSoC Designer.

If an earlier service pack of PSoC Designer 5.0 is currently installed, uninstall it. To do this please navigate to Start>Control Panel>Add or Remove Programs.

• Install latest PSoC Programmer.
• Install PSoC Designer 5.0 SP6 by running the installed in the downloads table below.”

Note to HI-TECH Compiler Users:

There are new devices in this release. To compile projects containing these devices with the HI-TECH compiler, you must manually update the psoc.ini file. The HI-TECH psoc.ini file is found in the HI-TECH installation folder. The default location of the psoc.ini is here:

C:\Program Files\HI-TECH Software\HCPSOC\PRO\9.61\dat\psoc.ini

The default location of the replacement psoc.ini file that adds support for the new devices is here:

C:\Program Files\Cypress\Common\CypressSemiBuildMgr\tools\psoc.ini

PSoC Programmer: The latest version of PSoC Programmer must be installed along with PSoC Designer. For the latest release please navigate to the PSoC Programmer web page: Click Here

PSoC Designer: User Guides - Click Here

PSoC Designer Archive - Click Here

Features

• XRES pin to support in-system serial programming (ISSP) and external reset control in CY8C24894
• Powerful Harvard-architecture processor
• Advanced peripherals (PSoC® Blocks)
• Full speed USB (12 Mbps)
• Flexible on-chip memory
• Programmable pin configurations
• Precision, programmable clocking
• Additional system resources
• For more, see pdf

PSoC Functional Overview

The PSoC family consists of many devices with on-chip controllers. These devices are designed to replace multiple traditional MCU-based system components with one low-cost single-chip programmable component. A PSoC device includes configurable blocks of analog and digital logic, and programmable interconnect. This architecture makes it possible for you to create customized peripheral configurations, to match the requirements of each individual application.

This document helps you to select the proper tool for CapSense sensor data viewing and logging. The two supported communication interfaces are I2C and UART. You should be familiar with CapSense sensing technology before you read this document.

• Flexible memory map
• Device reprogramming without engineering tools
• Product resident reprogramability
• Communication interface integrated to minimize code overhead
• Field deployment of firmware upgrades
• USB Full Speed device interface driver
• Support for interrupt and control transfer types
• Setup wizard for easy and accurate descriptor generation
• Runtime support for descriptor set selection
• Optional USB string descriptors
• Optional USB HID class support

• Flexible memory map
• Device reprogramming without engineering tools
• Product resident reprogramability
• Communication interface integrated to minimize code overhead
• Field deployment of firmware upgrades
• USB Full Speed device interface driver
• Support for interrupt and control transfer types
• Setup wizard for easy and accurate descriptor generation
• Runtime support for descriptor set selection
• Optional USB string descriptors
• Optional USB HID class support
• Optional USB-UART (CDC) class support

The USB Bootloader User Module implements a bootloader that can reprogram the PSoC device over the USB interface. The PSoC device already gives an in-system serial programming interface (ISSP) that allows downloading new code into the device. However, the bootloader allows a code update to occur through an industry standard communication interface, such as USB. This User Module can be useful for any device that has to be reprogrammed in the field. The bootloading information can be sent through a Cypress USB Bootloader Host interface.    

• The 8-bit general purpose counter uses one PSoC block
• Source clock rates up to 48 MHz
• Automatic reload of period on terminal count
• Programmable pulse width
• Input enables/disables continuous counter operation
• Interrupt option on compare output or terminal count
   

The 8-Bit Counter User Module provides a down counter with a programmable period and pulse width. The clock and enable signals can be selected from any system time base or external source. Once started, the counter operates continuously and reloads its internal value from the period register upon reaching terminal count. During each clock cycle, the counter compares the current count to the value stored in the compare register. Each clock cycle, the Counter tests the count against the value of the compare register for either a “less than" or “less than or equal to" condition. The comparator output provides a logic level that may be routed to pins and to other user modules. Most PSoC device families also permit the terminal count output to be routed in the same manner.

• Allows scanning CapSense sensors and measuring input voltages without using separate loadable configurations
• Uses a Sinc^N filter fully implemented in hardware to reduce CPU overhead and antialias requirements
• Supports a configuration that uses no digital blocks
• ADC features:
  • Sigma-delta ADC with second order modulator
  • Data in unsigned or signed 2’s complement formats
  • Dynamically changed resolution to 10,12 and 14 bits
  • Maximum sample rates of 31250 sps at 10 bit resolution, 7812 sps at 14-bit resolution
  • Input range defined by internal and external reference options
  • Built in Programmable Gain Amplifier with configurable gain and reference settings.
• CapSense features:
  • Based on the robust CSD method
  • Second order modulator provides superior SNR performance
  • Scans 1 to 46 capacitive sensors
  • Sensing possible with up to a 25 mm glass overlay  
  • For more, see pdf

• Multiplexed -1/2 bias supported
• 2, 3, and 4 common LCD drive
• 30-150 Hz refresh rate
• LCD Drive technique using analog MUX bus
• Option of 1/2 bias to be generated externally or internally
• Supports Type A waveform only
• Contrast Control
   

The Segment LCD Driver (SLCD) User Module drives the LCD glass directly without using any external components.

• Scan 1 to 46 capacitive sensors.
• Sensing possible with up to a 15 mm glass overlay.
• Proximity detection to 20 cm with a wire-based sensor.
• High immunity to AC mains noise, EMC noise, and power supply voltage changes.
• Supports different combinations of independent and slide capacitive sensors.
• Double slide sensor physical resolution using diplexing.
• Increase slide sensor resolution using interpolation.
• Touchpad support with two slide sensors.
• Sensing support through high resistive conductive materials (ITO films for example).
• Shield electrode support for reliable operation in the presence of water film or droplets.
• Guided sensor and pin assignments using the CSD Wizard.
• Integrated baseline update algorithm for handling temperature, humidity, and electrostatic discharge (ESD) events.
• Easily adjustable operational parameters.
• PC GUI application support for raw data monitoring and parameter optimization in real time.
   

The Capacitive Sensing using a Sigma-Delta Modulator (CSD) provides CapSense® functionality using the switched capacitor technique with a sigma-delta modulator to convert the sensing switched capacitor current to digital code.

Features and Overview

• The USBUART Device uses a USB interface to emulate a COM port.
• UART-like high level functions are available on the PSoC device side.
   

Functional Description

Many embedded applications use the RS-232 interface to communicate with external systems such as PCs, especially when debugging. But in the PC world, the RS-232 COM port will soon disappear from most new computers, leaving USB as the replacement for serial communication. The simplest way to migrate a device to USB is to emulate RS-232 over the USB bus. The primary advantage of this method is that PC applications use the USB connection as an RS-232 COM connection, making it very simple to debug. This method uses a standard Windows® driver that is included with all versions Microsoft® Windows from Windows 98SE through Windows XP.

• USB Full Speed device interface driver
• Support for interrupt and control transfer types
• Setup wizard for easy and accurate descriptor generation
• Runtime support for descriptor set selection
• Optional USB string descriptors
• Optional USB HID class support
   

The CY3217 is the base Miniprog1 kit. This kit will provide the user with a programming tool that can be used to program all PSoC1 devices, except the CY25/26xxx devices. The kit includes a Miniprog1 and USB cable. The Miniprog1 is included with many of the evaluation kits, but the CY3217 is the stand-alone Miniprog1 kit to be used across all Cypress PSoC kits.

Hardware Description

Supports all PSoC Mixed-Signal Array families, included automotive devices, but excluding the CY8C25/26xxx devices.

Kit Includes:

• Miniprog1 Programmer
• USB Cable

www.cypress.com/go/programming

Software Title	Description	Link
PSoC Designer	This kit requires PSoC Designer for development
PSoC Programmer	This kit requires PSoC Programmer for programming

Features and Overview

• Hardware driver for a SPI-based CyFi™ radio transceiver
• Operates in the unlicensed worldwide Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) band (2.400 GHz–2.483 GHz)
• Supports two transmission modes (8DR and GFSK)
• DSSS data rates up to 250 Kbps, GFSK data rate of 1 Mbps
• DSSS technology provides robust noise immunity
• Selectable frequency, TX power and framing parameters (Length, CRC16, Auto ACK)
• Receive Signal Strength Indication (RSSI)
• Integrated power amplifier provides up to +4 dBm TX power
• Output power control range of 34 dB in 7 steps.
• Supports multiplexing of the IRQ and MOSI functions on the MOSI pin for reduced pin consumption.
   

• Full byte-oriented EEPROM emulation
• Abstracts block-oriented Flash architecture
• Efficient use of memory

This code example incorporates CapSense Sigma Delta (CSD) and I2CHW modules to send the CapSense data to the I2C master. The CapSense module scans all the buttons continuously and stores the raw count, difference count, and baseline details in a structure defined by MyI2CRegs.

The CY3207ISSP PSoC In-System Serial Programmer programs PSoC ICs with HEX files created with Cypress' PSoC Designer software.

The ISSP programs a single PSoC IC in one of three ways:

1. mounted on your PCB.
2. inserted into the ISSP socket.
3. via a test fixture.

The ISSP connects to your PC via USB and connects to your PCB with a 5-wire cable. Programming software includes Windows« GUI and command line capability. ISSP kit contains programmer, software, power supply, 5-wire programming cable, and USB cable.

 

Software Title	Description	Link
CY3207ISSP	Latest CY3207ISSP software

 

Replacement ICE Pod Feet (4) for Debugging 20-Pin PDIP PSoC Devices 

CY3250-20PDIP-FK Kit Contents:

• Four (4) 20-Pin PDIP ICE Pod Feet

Replacement ICE Pod Feet (4) for Debugging 20-Pin SOIC PSoC Devices

CY3250-20SOIC-FK Kit Contents:

• Four (4) 20-Pin SOIC ICE Pod Feet

Replacement ICE Pod Feet (4) for Debugging 20-Pin SSOP PSoC Devices

CY3250-20SSOP-FK Kit Contents:
 

• Four (4) 20-Pin SSOP ICE Pod Feet

Replacement ICE Pod Feet (4) for Debugging 24-Pin QFN PSoC Devices

CY3250-24QFN-FK Kit Contents:

• Four (4) 24-Pin QFN ICE Pod Feet

Replacement ICE Pod Feet (4) for Debugging 28-Pin PDIP PSoC Devices

CY3250-28PDIP-FK Kit Contents:

• Four (4) 28-Pin PDIP ICE Pod Feet

Replacement ICE Pod Feet (4) for Debugging 28-Pin SOIC PSoC Devices

CY3250-28SOIC-FK Kit Contents:

• Four (4) 28-Pin SOIC ICE Pod Feet

Replacement ICE Pod Feet (4) for Debugging 32-Pin QFN PSoC Devices

CY3250-32QFN-FK Kit Contents:

• Four (4) 32-Pin QFN ICE Pod Feet

Replacement ICE Pod Feet (4) for Debugging 44-Pin TQFP PSoC Devices

CY3250-44TQFP-FK Kit Contents:
 

• Four (4) 44-Pin TQFP ICE Pod Feet

Replacement ICE Pod Feet (4) for Debugging 48-Pin QFN PSoC Devices

CY3250-48QFN-FK Kit Contents:

• Four (4) 48-Pin QFN ICE Pod Feet

Hardware Description
 

Replacement ICE Pod Feet (4) for Debugging 48-Pin SSOP PSoC Devices

CY3250-48SSOP-FK Kit Contents:

• Four (4) 48-Pin SSOP ICE Pod Feet

Replacement ICE Pod Feet (4) for Debugging 56-Pin QFN PSoC Devices

CY3250-56QFN-FK Kit Contents:

• Four (4) 56-Pin QFN ICE Pod Feet

Replacement ICE Pod Feet (4) for Debugging 8-Pin PDIP PSoC Devices

CY3250-8PDIP-FK Kit Contents:

• Four (4) 8-Pin PDIP ICE Pod Feet

Hardware Description

CY3250-8PDIP-FK contains four (4) 8-pin PDIP ICE pod feet for debugging 8-pin PDIP PSoC devices with the CY3215-DK In-Circuit Emulator (ICE) and accessory CY3250-2xxxx ICE Pod Kits. CY3215-DK and CY3250-2xxxx kits sold separately.

Replacement ICE Pod Feet (4) for Debugging 28-Pin SSOP PSoC Devices

CY3250-28SSOP-FK Kit Contents:

• Four (4) 28-pin SSOP ICE Pod Feet

Hardware Description

CY3250-28SSOP-FK contains four (4) 28-pin SSOP ICE pod feet for debugging 28-pin SSOP PSoC devices with the CY3215-DK In-Circuit Emulator (ICE) and accessory CY3250-2xxxx ICE Pod Kits. CY3215-DK and CY3250-2xxxx kits sold separately.
 

Software Title	Description	Link
PSoC Designer	This kit requires PSoC Designer for development
PSoC Programmer	This kit requires PSoC Programmer for programming

CY3210-24x94 Kit Contents:

• One (1) CY8C24x94 PSoC EvalPod

ICE Debugging Support for QFN CY8C24x94 PSoC Devices in a Prototype System or PCB

CY3250-24x94QFN Kit Contents:
 

• One (1) QFN CY8C24x94 ICE Pod
• One (1) Flex Cable
• Two (2) 56-Pin QFN Pod Feet

Replacement ICE Pods (2) for Debugging QFN CY8C24x94 PSoC Devices in a Prototype System or PCB

CY3250-24x94QFN-POD Kit Contents:

• Two (2) QFN CY8C24x94 ICE Pods

• One (1) QFN CY8C24994 ICE Pod
• One (1) Flex Cable
• Two (2) 68-Pin QFN Pod Feet

This development kit is no longer available. This web page has been left in place for informational purposes only.

• CY3280-BK1
• CY3280-20x66
• CY3280-22x45
• CY3280-28xxx
• CY3280-24x94

Hardware Description

Supported devices include CY8C21234, CY8C21334, CY8C21434, CY8C21534, CY8C21634, CY8C24794 and CY8C24894.

The I2C-USB Kit allows one to test, tune and debug hardware and software of a PSoC application by bridging the USB port to I2C. Populated with the CY8C24894 PSoC device. A wide variety of devices can be connected to the PC using this bridge. Among them are: EEPROMs, realtime cLocks, ADC/DAC converters, LCD displays, regulated DC/DC converters, port expanders and many other devices incorporating the I2C interface. The number of devices that can be connected is constrained only by the I2C address limit and physical ability of the I2C bus.

Please visit the Getting Started with PSoC 1 page which will guide you through your first steps. It provides basic information about software, technical documentation, training and support infrastructure.

CY3240-I2USB Rev. A Contents:

• I2C-USB Bridge
• I2C Slave Demonstration Board
• USB Mini B Cable (6 feet)
• Supporting Software CD
   

Software Title	Description	Link
PSoC Programmer	This kit requires PSoC Programmer for programming

Related Resources:

Datasheets: CY8C21x23, CY8C24x94
Application Notes: AN2352

cy8c24794_56qfn_33v.ibs
cy8c24794_56qfn_50v.ibs
cy8c24894_56qfn_33v.ibs
cy8c24894_56qfn_50v.ibs
cy8c24994_100bga_33v.ibs
cy8c24994_100bga_50v.ibs
cy8c24994_68qfn_33v.ibs
cy8c24994_68qfn_50v.ibs

Kit Contents:

• CY3280-BBM Universal CapSense Prototyping Module
• CY3280-BBM Quick Start
• CY3280-BBM Universal CapSense Prototyping Module Kit CD

Hardware Description
 

The CY3210-MiniProg1 is an inexpensive evaluation kit that allows you to program PSoC(R) devices using the MiniProg programming unit. A MiniEval PCB is also included in the kit for your use.

The MiniEval PCB is a programming and evaluation board that allows DIP device socket programming. The MiniEval board also includes LEDs and a POT for simple evaluation and demonstration, but does not include a prototyping area. The MiniProg uses a 5-pin ISSP (In-System Serial Programming) header to program PSoC devices on the MiniEval PCB or directly on a target board. To learn how to prepare your target board for ISSP.

User’s interested in purchasing just the Minprog1 programmer without the development board, please click here.

Hardware Description

Supports all PSoC Programmable System-On Chip families, including automotive, except CY8C25/26xxx devices.

Kit Includes:

• MiniProg Programming unit
• MiniEval Socket Programming and Evaluation board
• 28 pin CY8C29466-24PXI PDIP PSoC Device Sample
• PSoC Designer Software CD
• Getting Started Guide
• USB 2.0 Cable

Software Title	Description	Link
PSoC Designer	This kit requires PSoC Designer for development
PSoC Programmer	This kit requires PSoC Programmer for programming

Related Resources:

Datasheet: CY8C29x66

• I2C Port Expander Evaluation Board
• I2C-USB Bridge
• USB Cable (6ft/2m)
• 5V-2A DC Power Supply
• Strip of 10 Post Shunts
• I2C Port Expander Evaluation Kit Mini-CD
   

• Integration
• Flexibility
• Compatibility

Cypress' three I2C port expander devices (CY8C9520, CY8C9540, CY8C9560) have the following features:

• Three compatible part families that seamlessly scale up or down
• 20, 40, or 60 individually configurable IO (widest range of IOs in the industry)
• 4, 8, or 16 PWMs that map to any pin or multiple pins (Widest range of PWMs in the industry)
• 3 Kbytes, 11 Kbytes, or 27 Kbytes of User EEPROM (largest amount of user-accessible serial EEPROM in the industry)
• I2C communication up to 400 kHz
• Industrial temp range: -40 to 85 degrees Celsius
• Operating voltage: 3.0V - 5.25V
• 28-SSOP/48-SSOP/100-TQFP package options

Bottom line: One Cypress I2C Port Expander device replaces multiple port expander ICs from other vendors and flexibly integrates IO expansion, PWM functions and user EEPROM.

This kit also includes the I2C-USB Bridge, which allows hardware and software debugging of PSoC applications by seamlessly connecting your PC's USB port to your application's I2C interface.

Kit Contents:

• CY3280-24x94 Universal CapSense Controller Board
• CY3240-I2USB Bridge Board
• CY3210 PSoC MiniProg1 Programmer
• CY3280-24x94 Quick Start
• USB Retractable Cable (A to mini-B)
• PSoC Express Installation CD
• PSoC Designer and PSoC Programmer CD
• CY3280-24x94 Universal CapSense Controller Kit CD

Hardware Description

Software Title	Description	Link
PSoC Designer	This kit requires PSoC Designer for development
PSoC Programmer	This kit requires PSoC Programmer for programming

CY3235-ProxDet Rev. B Kit Contents:

• Proximity Detection Demo Board w/Antenna
• I2C to USB Debugging/Communication Bridge
• USB A to Mini-B Cable (3 feet)
• Supporting Software CD
• CY3235-ProxDet Quick Start Guide
• One CY8C24894 PSoC device on I2C-USB Bridge
• One CY8C21434 PSoC device on Proximity Detection Demo Board
• One free sample PSoC device (CY8C24894)

Hardware Description

The Proximity Detection Demo Kit allows quick and easy demonstration of a PSoC CapSense-enabled device (CY8C21434) to accurately sense the proximity of a hand or finger along the length of a wire antenna. The kit also includes the I2C-USB Bridge, which allows hardware and software debugging of PSoC applications by seamlessly connecting your PC's USB port to your application's I2C interface.

Prerequisites:

CY3217- MiniProg1 Programmer - The PSoC Programmer (CY3217-MiniProg1) is required to program the PSoC device and is available for purchase separately at http://www.cypress.com/?rID=37459. The MiniProg provides the ability to program any Cypress PSoC device quickly and easily.

Updated projects using the CSD UM is available in the Related Files box below.

Related Resources:

Datasheets: CY8C21x34, CY8C24x94
Application Notes: AN2352

 

Software Title	Description	Link
PSoC Designer	This kit requires PSoC Designer for development
PSoC Programmer	This kit requires PSoC Programmer for programming

To access Sense and Control Dashboard archives please Click Here

CSD enables the implementation of an array of capacitive sensors through switched capacitor circuitry, an analog multiplexer, digital counting, and PWM functions.

The hardware configuration works in conjunction with high level software routines from the CSD User Module found in PSoC Designer(TM) to compensate for environmental and physical sensor variations

• Data I/O
• Dataman
• Hi-Lo Systems
• ICE Technology
• MQP Electronics
• System General
• Stag Programmers
• Xeltek 
• ArtaFlex
• Elnec

Please note that these third-party vendor programmers have NOT been qualified by Cypress.

For a list of qualified PSoC Third-Party Programmers visit http://www.cypress.com/?rID=2543.

The ISSP programmer programs PSoC(R) ICs with .hex files created with the Cypress PSoC Designer(TM) software. The programmer programs a PSoC chip mounted on your PCB, one at a time. It connects to your PCB with a 5-wire cable and to your PC with a USB cable. Programming operation can be automated by incorporating the programmer into a PC-based test system. The tester software communicates with the programmer-control software through a command-line interface. The ISSP programmer can also be operated manually using the supplied Windows-based GUI software.

To purchase the ISSP Programmer Hardware (CY3207ISSP), go to the click here.

Hardware Description:
The PSoC In-System Serial Programmer programs PSoC ICs with .hex  files created with the Cypress MicroSystems PSoC Designer software.

Archived Software:
PSoC Programmer software is archived at the following page: Click Here

 3rd Party Programmers: The CY3207 kit and software will continue to be maintained, but Cypress encourages customers to engage with our 3rd party vendors for all production programming needs.

For the most up-to-date version of PSoC Programmer please Click Here.

Capacitive sensing enables lower cost, robustness, flexibility, and an intuitive CPUI without breaking compatibility with existing form factors and feature sets. Capacitive sensing functions can be combined with other standard functions, such as white LED driving and battery charging to further drive cost down.  To read more on this topic, view the full article on CommsDesign.