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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.

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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

CY8CKIT-042
PSoC 4200
PSoC 5LP
Infineon
Cypress
CapSense
KitProg
Arduino Compatible
NCP1117DTARKG
Microcontroller Development Kit
PSoC Creator

Referenced Parts

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