PSoC 4 Hardware Development Kits
There are several Cypress Programmable System on a Chip (PSoC®) hardware development kits available for use in designs. The list below describes strengths of each kit and provides links to documentation.
| Device | Strength |
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| PSoC® 4 Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE) Pioneer Kit (CY8CKIT-042-BLE-A) | Easy-to-use Bluetooth that can be connected to other devices |
| PSoC® 4 Pioneer Kit (CY8CKIT-042) | Compatible with Arduino shields |
| PSoC® 4 Prototyping Kit (CY8CKIT-049) | Small size |
| PSoC® 5LP Development Kit (CY8CKIT-050B) | More processing power and I/O pins than the PSoC® 4, LCD display |
How many PSoC® chips does the PSoC® 4 Pioneer Kit have?
As shown in the block diagram in Figure 1 (below), the PSoC® 4 Pioneer Kit has two PSoC® chips on it: a PSoC® 4 (where you download and run your code on) and a PSoC® 5LP (which is used to program the PSoC® 4). Your computer connects to the USB Mini B port, which communicates with the PSoC® 5LP, which programs the PSoC® 4. For more information on the Pioneer Kit architecture, see the Theory of Operation section in the PSoC® 4 Pioneer Kit Guide.
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Figure 1: Pioneer Kit Block Diagram |