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What Would Be Your Favorite Project Build with the Cypress PSoC 6 Pioneer Kit?

Hi RoadTesters!

 

I recently met with Cypress concerning their new PSoc 6 MCU product line. The company believes the PSoc 6 is a real winner for engineers developing IoT products. In conjunction with the PSoc 6, they've produced a BLE Pioneer Dev Kit, based on its new PSoC 6 dual-core MCU architecture,

 

Here's an Unboxing Video of the dev kit:

 

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Here's a quick overview of the PSoc 6 MCU architecture:

What's unique about the PSoc 6 is that it bridges the gap between application processors and standard microcontrollers. It features:

  •     Dual-core ARMRegistered CortexRegistered-M4 and ARM CortexRegistered-M0+, running at 150-MHz and 100-MHz, ultra-low-power 40nm architecture
  •     Ultra-low-power design that consumes as little as 22-μA/MHz in active power mode1 and 4.5-μA in deep sleep modes
  •     Flexibility with wired and wireless connectivity options, software defined peripherals, and CapSenseRegistered
  •     Integrated, hardware-based Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) with secure data storage

 

Power

The PSoC 6 MCU architecture reduces energy consumption with:

  •     Dynamic voltage and frequency scaling enabling both performance- and power-critical processing
  •     Auxiliary core which can be used as an offload engine for power efficiency, allowing the main core to sleep
  •     Ultra-low-power system: 22-µA/MHz active (CortexRegistered-M4) and 15-µA/MHz active (CortexRegistered-M0+)

 

Dual-Core Architecture

The PSoC 6 has a flexible dual-core architecture to optimize system power consumption and performance. This architecture has two processors CM0+ and CM4 on the same die, with all the memory and peripherals available for use by both the cores. This adds a lot of value to the user who wants to set up a system where the processing load is shared by the two cores.

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Security

The PSoC 6 provides secure, internal storage for firmware, applications and secure assets, including:

  •     Scalable secure memory for multiple, independent user-defined security policies,
  •     Cryptographic algorithms including elliptical-curve cryptography (ECC) and advanced encryption standard (AES) with integrated hardware coprocessors
  •     A specialized hardware block designed to offload compute-intensive tasks from the main processor

 

Are you Looking for a Device That's Built for the Internet of Things? Then Check out the PSoc 6!

Cypress believes that the PSoC 6 will serve as the catalyst for differentiated IoT devices because:

  •     Software-defined peripherals can be used to create custom analog front-ends (AFEs) or digital interfaces for innovative system components such as electronic-ink displays.
  •     Flexible wireless connectivity options, including fully integrated Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 5.0.
  •     CapSenseRegistered capacitive-sensing technology, enabling modern touch and gesture-based interfaces
  •     Support by Cypress's PSoC CreatorTm Integrated Design Environment (IDE) and the expansive ARM ecosystem.

 

Click here for some application examples.

 

If you are new to Cypress PSoC MCUs, click here for a glossary of key PSoC terms.

 

Before I offer a RoadTest on this product, I'm curious to learn what would be your favorite project builds with this kit? And why the PSoc 6 is a great fit for your idea. Thanks.

 

Please leave any comments below.

 

Sincerely,

 

Randall Scasny

RoadTest Program Manager

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  • DAB
    DAB over 7 years ago +7
    Hi Randall, I am a big fan of the PSOC and this latest product would be very useful in helping me upgrade my controller for an old CNC kit I have. I am looking to do a computer controlled scanning microscope…
  • rscasny
    rscasny over 7 years ago +7
    Overall lots of great ideas: upgrade controller for CNC kit a high end 3D printer a vehicle nanny that monitors, analyzes, diagnoses and reminds you of vehicle performance, health and maintenance schedules…
  • BigG
    BigG over 7 years ago in reply to dougw +6
    I agree that to fully test capability will involve some complexity. For me it's important to test the unique features of dual core. How exactly does this work and what can you get out of this package that…
  • gsgill112
    gsgill112 over 7 years ago

    I would start with IoT Sensor hub Application which can be Low Power ( coin cell operated, in standard operation mode ).

    Further (in extended operation mode ) connected to Mobile It can be a small Gw which can control electronics in a room. 

    It can also detect the noise level outside and automatically close windows or doors when it detects sound threshold image image

     

    I guess I will apply for the roadtest.

    Regards,

    GS Gill

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  • cypresssemiconductor
    cypresssemiconductor over 7 years ago

    You should all check out this webinar on Nov 14th: Solve Your IoT problems with the New Cypress PSoC 6 MCU: Purpose-Built for the IoT  image

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    COMPACT over 7 years ago in reply to cypresssemiconductor

    I find UDBs absolutely fantastic!!!

    I'd really like a lot more UDBs with the PSoC 4 and PSoC 6 products.

    When I run out of UDBs on PSoC 4s I have to use PSoC 5LPs which can be overkill in processing power, pin count and  price point.

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    cypresssemiconductor over 7 years ago in reply to COMPACT

    Yes, the current 2 P6 devices only have 12 UDBs, but the P6 architecture itself is built so that we can add more UDBs, plus more analog and digital resources. We are planning to release other PSoC 6 lines with more UDBs so be on the lookout. Explore more: https://community.cypress.com/community/psoc-6

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    COMPACT over 7 years ago

    It's disappointing that there are only 12 UDBs available at the moment.

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    dougw over 7 years ago in reply to jc2048

    There are over 31,000 lakes in Canada over 3 sq km.

    Of the nearly 10m sq km of surface area in Canada, almost 1m sq km is covered with fresh water.

    Mapping their contours could take a while.

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  • balearicdynamics
    balearicdynamics over 7 years ago in reply to cypresssemiconductor

    Me too I am already a member. This device sounds a great improvement in the PSoC series

     

    Enrico

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    COMPACT over 7 years ago in reply to cypresssemiconductor

    I already am a member of the PSoC 6 Early Adopter Community and have pre-ordered by PSoC 6 BLE Pioneer Kit.

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    cypresssemiconductor over 7 years ago

    Great ideas everyone! If you want to know more about PSoC 6, you can join Cypress' PSoC 6 Early Adopter Community to get the latest in datasheets, software docs, videos, app notes, and more: https://community.cypress.com/community/psoc-6 

     

    And if you want to be one of the first people to get a PSoC 6 BLE Pioneer Kit (CY8CKIT-062-BLE), you can pre-order here at Farnell/Newark: Pre-Order Link

     

    Check it out! image

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    gpolder over 7 years ago in reply to jc2048

    as one likes to receive weak signals close to strong signals within the bandwidth of the SDR, the higher the dynamic range is, the better. Having that said, I have ta admit that some very popular SDR receivers like the RTL2832U based DVB-T Tuner Dongles are just 8 bit.

    So it might be worthwhile to try the 12bit SAR ADC on the PSoC 6.

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