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Getting started with PSOC™ 6 MCU on ModusToolbox™ software

Introduction to Infineon PSoC 6 MCUs using ModusToolbox software. Covers architecture, development tools, and step-by-step instructions for creating and debugging applications.

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Overview

This application note provides a comprehensive guide for developers new to the Infineon PSoC 6 microcontroller family and ModusToolbox software. It introduces the PSoC 6 dual-core architecture, featuring Arm Cortex-M4 and Cortex-M0+ processors, and details the four main product lines: PSoC 61 (Programmable), PSoC 62 (Performance), PSoC 63 (Connectivity), and PSoC 64 (Secured). The document covers hardware development kits, software ecosystem installation, and the use of various IDEs including Eclipse, VS Code, IAR Embedded Workbench, and Keil µVision. Detailed instructions are provided for creating a design, configuring peripherals like UART and timers, adding middleware, and programming or debugging the device using KitProg3 or MiniProg4.

Use Cases

  • Consumer electronics
  • Industrial applications
  • Smart homes
  • IoT products
  • Battery-powered devices
  • Touch and gesture interfaces

Topics

Infineon
PSoC 6
ModusToolbox
Arm Cortex-M4
Arm Cortex-M0+
CY8C61
CY8C62
CY8C63
CYB064
CYS064
CAPSENSE
IoT security

Referenced Parts

CY8C61

Infineon

Orderable part numbers (OPN) in the PSOC™ 61 line start with the “CY8C61” prefix

CY8C62

Infineon

Orderable part numbers (OPN) in thePSOC™ 62 line start with the “CY8C62” prefix

CY8C63

Infineon

Orderable part numbers (OPN) in the PSOC™ 63 line start with the “CY8C63” prefix

CYB064

Infineon

Orderable part numbers (OPN) in the PSOC™ 64 line start with the “CYB064” or “CYS064” prefix.

CYS064

Infineon

Orderable part numbers (OPN) in the PSOC™ 64 line start with the “CYB064” or “CYS064” prefix.

CY8C61x4

Infineon

CY8C61x4, CY8C62x4 Pioneer BSP

CY8C61x5

Infineon

CY8C61x5, CY8C62x5 prototyping BSP

CY8C61x6

Infineon

CY8C61x6, CY8C61x7, CY8C62x6, CY8C62x7

CY8C61x7

Infineon

CY8C61x6, CY8C61x7, CY8C62x6, CY8C62x7

CY8C61x8

Infineon

CY8C61x8, CY8C61xA, CY8C62x8, CY8C62xA

CY8C61xA

Infineon

CY8C61x8, CY8C61xA, CY8C62x8, CY8C62xA

CY8C62x4

Infineon

CY8C61x4, CY8C62x4 Pioneer BSP

CY8C62x5

Infineon

CY8C61x5, CY8C62x5 prototyping BSP

CY8C62x6

Infineon

CY8C61x6, CY8C61x7, CY8C62x6, CY8C62x7

CY8C62x7

Infineon

CY8C61x6, CY8C61x7, CY8C62x6, CY8C62x7

CY8C62x8

Infineon

CY8C61x8, CY8C61xA, CY8C62x8, CY8C62xA

CY8C62xA

Infineon

CY8C61x8, CY8C61xA, CY8C62x8, CY8C62xA

CYB064x5

Infineon

CYB064x5 prototyping BSP

CYB064x7

Infineon

CYB064x7 prototyping BSP

CYB064xA

Infineon

CYB064xA Pioneer BSP