Infineon CY8CKIT-042 PSoC 4 Pioneer Kit User Guide
User guide for the CY8CKIT-042 PSoC 4 Pioneer Kit featuring the PSoC 4200 MCU and PSoC 5LP debugger, with Arduino-compatible headers and CapSense touch slider.
Overview
This design document provides a comprehensive guide for the CY8CKIT-042 PSoC 4 Pioneer Kit. It details the hardware architecture, which integrates the PSoC 4200 family microcontroller with an onboard PSoC 5LP serving as the KitProg programmer and debugger. The kit features expansion options through Arduino-compatible headers and Digilent Pmod headers. Technical specifications cover the power supply system using the NCP1117DTARKG regulator, CapSense touch interfaces, and peripheral components including an RGB LED and user buttons. The manual also provides instructions for using PSoC Creator software and includes code examples for PWM, Deep Sleep modes, and CapSense tuning.
Use Cases
- Prototyping embedded applications with PSoC 4200 microcontrollers
- Developing CapSense-based touch interfaces
- Evaluating low-power modes and PWM control
- Integrating Arduino-compatible shields with PSoC designs
- USB-to-UART and USB-to-I2C bridge implementation
Topics
Referenced Parts
PSoC 4200
Infineon
The PSoC 4 Pioneer Kit is based on the PSoC 4200 device family, delivering a programmable platform for a wide range of embedded applications.
PSoC 5LP
Infineon
Using the Onboard PSoC 5LP Programmer and Debugger
100Amps
Bourns
100Amps Bourns MF-MSMF050-2
SOD123
Diodes
11 1 D5 2V Zener DIODE ZENER 2V 500MW SOD123 Diodes Inc BZT52C2V0-7-F
SOT23-3
Diodes
24 3 Q1,Q2,Q3 PMOS MOSFET P-CH 30V 3.8A SOT23-3 Diodes Inc DMP3098L-7
100A
MPS
100Amps Bourns MF-MSMF050-2
12V
Panasonic
12V Panasonic - ECG EVQ-PE105K
| MF-MSMF050-2 | Bourns | 100Amps Bourns MF-MSMF050-2 |
| FTSH-105-01-L-DV-K | Samtec | SMD Samtec FTSH-105-01-L-DV-K |
| TMK107BJ105KA-T | Taiyo Yuden | 10% Taiyo Yuden TMK107BJ105KA-T |
| GRM2165C1H222JA0 | Murata | 2 1 C1 2200 pFd CAP CER 2200PF 50V 5% NP0 0805 Murata GRM2165C1H222JA0 |
| GRM2195C1H103JA0 | Murata | 7 1 C9 10000 pFd CAP CER 10000PF 50V 5% NP0 0805 Murata GRM2195C1H103JA0 |
| NCP1117DTARKG | Onsemi | ARKG NCP1117DTARKG ON Semiconductor NCP1117DTARKG |
| PSoC 4200 | Infineon | The PSoC 4 Pioneer Kit is based on the PSoC 4200 device family, delivering a programmable platform for a wide range of embedded applications. |
| PSoC 5LP | Infineon | Using the Onboard PSoC 5LP Programmer and Debugger |
| 100Amps | Bourns | 100Amps Bourns MF-MSMF050-2 |
| SOD123 | Diodes | 11 1 D5 2V Zener DIODE ZENER 2V 500MW SOD123 Diodes Inc BZT52C2V0-7-F |
| SOT23-3 | Diodes | 24 3 Q1,Q2,Q3 PMOS MOSFET P-CH 30V 3.8A SOT23-3 Diodes Inc DMP3098L-7 |
| 100A | MPS | 100Amps Bourns MF-MSMF050-2 |
| 12V | Panasonic | 12V Panasonic - ECG EVQ-PE105K |