PSoC® - Programmable System-on-Chip

PSoC is the world's only programmable embedded system-on-chip integrating high-performance analog, PLD-based programmable logic, memory and a microcontroller on a single chip. And now, with our breakthrough PSoC 4 and PSoC 5LP architectures, Cypress extends its programmable ARM® leadership offering the industry's most flexible Cortex™-M based mixed-signal solutions.

PSoC® Categories:

The PSoC® architecture consists of configurable analog and digital blocks, a CPU subsystem and programmable routing and interconnect. PSoC lets you plug in predefined and tested IP from the PSoC library of functions, or code your own. Either way, you have the flexibility to build innovation and competitive advantage into your products.

Programable Routing & Interconnect
This frees you to re-route signals to userselected pins, shedding the constraints of a fixed-peripheral controller. In addition, global buses allow for signal multiplexing and logic operations, eliminating the need for a complicated digital-logic gate design.

Configurable Analog and Digital Blocks
The union of configurable analog and digital circuitry is the basis of the PSoC platform. You configure these blocks using pre-built library functions or by creating your own. By combining several digital blocks, you can create 16-, 24-, or even 32-bit wide logic resources. The analog blocks are composed of an assortment of switch capacitor, op-amp, comparator, ADC, DAC, and digital filter blocks, allowing complex analog signal flows. For a partial list of preconfigured functions included in PSoC software, see the sidebars on the next two pages. You can modify and personalize each function to your design.

CPU Subsystem
PSoC offers a sophisticated CPU subsystem with SRAM , EE PROM, and flash memory, multiple core options and a variety of essential system resources including:

Internal main and low-speed oscillator

Connectivity to external crystal oscillator for precision, programmable clocking

Sleep and watchdog timers

Multiple clock sources that include a PLL

PSoC devices also have dedicated communication interfaces like I2C, Full-Speed USB 2.0, CAN 2.0, and on-chip debugging capabilities using JTAG and Serial Wire Debug. The newest members of the PSoC family offer industry-standard processors like the 8051, ARM Cortex-M3 and ARM Cortex-M0.

Cypress is your one-stop shop for high-performance embedded system design. We back up our uniquely flexible programmable system-on-chip architectures with high quality software tools that help you get the most out of your PSoC device. With PSoC Creator™, PSoC Designer™ and PSoC Programmer™ you have access to a suite of world-class integrated design environments to support your embedded development with PSoC. There is simply no faster way to configure the perfect device, develop application code, then build, debug and deploy an embedded design.

Cypress offers several development kits allowing you to evaluate, prototype, and debug complete designs with PSoC. PSoC Development kits are broadly classified into two categories - Development Kits (DVKs) and Expansion Kits (EVKs). The DVKs are typically architecture-specific, whereas the EVKs are solution-specific and plug into the DVKs with standard connections. In addition, we offer kits for programming and debugging tools that work seamlessly within the ecosystem of PSoC products.

Automotive & Transportation

CapSense for Automotive Infotainment applications
HVAC
Motor Control
Passive Keyless Entry Switch

Consumer Electronics

3D Active Shutter Glasses
iPod, iPhone and iPad Accessories
LED Projector

Computers & Peripherals

iPod, iPhone and iPad Accessories
Home Appliances

Lighting and Power Control

Maximum Peak Power Tracking (MPPT)

Communications & Telecom

Power Supervision
Powerline Communication
Thermal Management

Medical

Blood Glucose Meter
Blood Pressure Monitor
Fertility Monitor
Infusion Pump
Pulse Oximeter

Security

Magnetic Card Reader

Video & Imaging

3D Active Shutter Glasses
iPod, iPhone and iPad Accessories
LED Projector

Industrial

Magnetic Card Reader
Temperature Sensing & Control
Fan Controller
Powerline Communication