Cypress Semiconductor Corp. announced the availability of an automotive-qualified USB-C controller with USB Power Delivery (PD) that enables fast charging of portable electronics in vehicles. The Automotive EZ-PD CCG3PA controller delivers a plug-and-play user experience to automotive charging ports by providing support for the USB PD 3.0 standard with programmable power supply (PPS), Qualcomm’s Quick […]
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Ultra-low-power data logging RAM maximizes battery life for IoT applications
Cypress Semiconductor Corp. today introduced at electronica 2018 a nonvolatile data-logging solution with ultra-low power consumption. This solution is ideal for the latest-generation portable medical and wearable devices and other Internet of Things (IoT) applications that demand nonvolatile memories to continuously log an increasing amount of user and sensor data while using as little power […]
WAAS-based MCU amps performance of wireless earbuds and hearables
Cypress Semiconductor Corp. introduced a Bluetooth audio offering that brings leading-edge performance to wireless earbuds and hearables. Based on the new Wireless Audio Stereo Synchronization (WASS) application and the CYW20721 Bluetooth and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Audio microcontroller (MCU), the solution provides robust connections for differentiated performance in wireless earbuds. The MCU features a link budget […]
Digikey now stocking SparkFun, Cypress PSoC 6 Wireless Sensor Network IoT development platform
Cypress Semiconductor Corp., SparkFun, and Digi-Key, a global electronic components distributor, have collaborated to deliver a joint IoT development platform that allows makers and engineers of all kinds to prototype sensor-to-cloud solutions quickly and easily. To enable even more dynamic IoT development, SparkFun created an add-on shieldthat simplifies system designs with the Cypress PSoC 6 microcontroller (MCU), which is purpose-built […]
MCU with 3D and 2.5D graphics engine supports hybrid instrument cluster
The newest series in Cypress Semiconductors‘ series Traveo automotive microcontroller (MCU) family features more memory to support a hybrid instrument cluster with 3D graphics and up to six traditional gauges, as well as a head-up display. The highly integrated, single-chip devices in the S6J32xEK series include an advanced 3D and 2.5D graphics engine and provide scalability […]
Automotive MCUs excel at high-speed networking for instrument clusters
Cypress Semiconductor Corp. announced it is sampling new devices in its Traveo™ automotive microcontroller (MCU) family that provides secure, high-speed networking for classic instrument cluster applications. The new MCUs support the Controller Area Network Flexible Data-rate (CAN FD) standard for high-speed, in-vehicle networking, allowing large amounts of data to be exchanged between each CAN node. Integrated enhanced […]
Low-power MCUs sport dual ARM cores for IoT apps
Cypress Semiconductor Corp. announced PSoC® 6, its newest microcontroller (MCU) architecture that is purpose-built for the Internet of Things (IoT). The architecture is built on ultra-low-power 40-nm process technology and delivers the industry’s lowest power and most flexible solution, with integrated security features required for next-generation IoT devices. The architecture fills a gap in the IoT […]
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NOR Flash memories with Quad SPI hit 64 Mb and 128 Mb densities
Cypress Semiconductor Corp. introduced 64Mb and 128Mb densities to its family of NOR Flash memories with a Quad Serial Peripheral Interface (Quad SPI). The new FL-L NOR Flash devices provide the utmost reliability and security for high-performance embedded systems that store critical data and operate at extended temperatures. The FL-L devices also offer low power […]
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Wireless development platform helps devise Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and combo designs
Cypress Semiconductor Corp. today announced a new version of its development platform for the Internet of Things (IoT) that enables wireless connectivity in minutes. The Wireless Internet Connectivity for Embedded Devices (WICED®) Studio 4 platform provides a single development environment for multiple wireless technologies, including Cypress’s world-class Wi-Fi®, Bluetooth® and combo solutions, with an easy-to-use […]
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MCU family targets auto-body high-speed networking apps
Cypress Semiconductor Corp. today announced it is sampling new devices in its single-power-supply Traveo™ automotive microcontroller (MCU) family that provides secure, high-speed networking for body electronics applications. The…
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