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Supply Infineon PSOC™ MCU:PSOC™ Control,PSOC™ Edge,PSOC™ 6,PSOC™ 4,PSOC™ Automotive Multitouch

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I. PSoC™ Control: Industrial-grade MCUs dedicated to motor and power control

PSoC™ Control is a high-performance, industrial-grade microcontroller series launched by Infineon, specifically designed for motor control and power conversion systems. It aims to enhance the performance, efficiency and safety of industrial equipment, meeting the application requirements of wide-bandgap power devices, and covering core scenarios such as household appliances, industrial drives, robotics, light electric vehicles (LEVs), solar and HVAC systems.

In terms of core features, the series is equipped with a powerful Arm® Cortex®-M33 core, capable of operating at frequencies up to 180 MHz. It also integrates a digital signal processor (DSP), a floating-point unit (FPU) and a CORDIC hardware accelerator, enabling low-latency, low-latency response to real-time control events, making it perfectly suited to the control requirements of high-switching-frequency power systems. The product range is divided into entry-level (C3P2, C3M2) and mainstream (C3P5, C3M5) variants. The entry-level models are equipped with high-resolution, high-precision A/D converters and timers, whilst the mainstream models feature high-resolution PWM (HRPWM) and support power systems with wide bandgap (WBG) switches, further enhancing control precision and system efficiency.

In terms of safety, the PSoC™ Control features Class B and SIL 2 safety libraries, and is certified to PSA Certified™ Level 2 and EPC2 standards. Combined with an encryption accelerator, TrustZone and secure key storage, it enables IP protection and device firmware updates, ensuring the stability and reliability of industrial control systems. In terms of development support, the series is underpinned by the unified ModusToolbox™ development ecosystem, complemented by dedicated Motor Suite and Power Suite software libraries. An integrated graphical user interface simplifies evaluation, training and optimisation processes, helping engineers to quickly identify issues and improve design efficiency.

II. PSoC™ Edge: Next-Generation AI Edge Computing MCU

The PSoC™ Edge series is a range of high-performance, low-power microcontrollers launched by Infineon for next-generation edge intelligence applications. With hardware-assisted machine learning (ML) acceleration as its key feature, it integrates high-performance computing, advanced HMI interaction and cutting-edge security technologies. Suitable for edge AI scenarios such as wearable devices, AR/VR accessories, audio equipment and video surveillance, it endows embedded devices with intelligent capabilities whilst maintaining low power consumption and minimal memory footprint.

In terms of architectural design, the PSoC™ Edge adopts a multi-domain architecture to strike a balance between high performance and fine-grained power optimisation: the high-performance domain features an Arm® Cortex®-M55 CPU with Helium™ DSP, responsible for intensive computational tasks; the low-power domain utilises an Arm® Cortex®-M33 core, paired with Infineon’s NNLite hardware accelerator, specifically tailored for always-on AI/ML applications, enabling efficient acceleration of neural network operations. Furthermore, the series integrates ultra-low-power RRAM technology and a comprehensive range of peripherals, effectively reducing system BOM costs, whilst a highly integrated analogue subsystem further enhances application adaptability.

In terms of interaction and security, PSoC™ Edge supports a variety of advanced HMI interfaces, including far-field audio multi-microphone interfaces, local voice and cloud voice functions, enabling frictionless interaction and a secure visual experience; security performance meets Infineon’s Edge Protection Category 4, integrating a secure area within the low-power always-on domain to provide secure boot, key storage and encryption operations, and supporting the Trusted Firmware-M and Mbed-TLS encryption protocols. In terms of the development ecosystem, the series is compatible with the ModusToolbox™ development environment and the DEEPCRAFT™ Edge AI software platform. The latter helps developers rapidly develop custom AI models or integrate off-the-shelf solutions, significantly reducing time-to-market, whilst providing hardware support such as the PSoC™ E84 evaluation kit and AI kit to lower the development barrier.

3. PSoC™ 6: High-Performance, Low-Power General-Purpose MCU

The PSoC™ 6 series is a high-performance, general-purpose microcontroller within the Infineon PSoC™ family. With a dual-core architecture, ultra-low power consumption and high integration as its core strengths, it is widely used in IoT end devices, wearable devices, smart home applications and industrial sensing scenarios. It is particularly suitable for battery-powered portable devices, balancing performance and power consumption requirements.

The series employs a dual-core architecture comprising an Arm® Cortex®-M4F (high-performance core) and an Arm® Cortex®-M0+ (low-power core), enabling flexible task allocation—the high-performance core handles complex computation, communication and control tasks, whilst the low-power core manages simple monitoring and wake-up tasks, significantly reducing overall system power consumption. Represented by the PSoC™ 62 series, its various sub-models (62x4, 62x5, 62x6/62x7, 62x8/62xA) offer a range of storage capacities and peripheral configurations, with flash memory ranging from 256KB to 2048KB, SRAM from 128KB to 1024KB, and up to 102 I/O pins, catering to applications of varying complexity.

In terms of peripheral integration, the PSoC™ 6 series is equipped with a rich array of digital and analogue peripherals, including the SMIF external memory interface, multi-channel SCB (I2C/SPI/UART), TCPWM timer/counter/PWM, CAN-FD, USB-FS and other digital peripherals, as well as 12-bit multi-channel SAR ADCs, DACs, operational amplifiers and comparators. It also integrates CAPSENSE™ touch technology, enabling capacitive touch control without the need for additional chips. In terms of development support, the series is compatible with the ModusToolbox™ and PSoC Creator development environments, providing a wealth of code examples and middleware, and supporting multiple compilers and industry-standard development tools to reduce development complexity.

IV. PSoC™ 4: Entry-level, cost-effective general-purpose MCU

The PSoC™ 4 series is an entry-level programmable system-on-chip (SoC) MCU launched by Infineon for low-to-mid-range applications. Positioned around high integration, flexibility, ease of use and cost-effectiveness, it is primarily aimed at scenarios such as capacitive touch control, simple motor control, IoT nodes and small appliance control. It represents a cost-effective alternative to traditional MCUs, whilst also offering automotive-grade variants suitable for in-vehicle applications.

In terms of core configuration, the PSoC™ 4 series primarily utilises Arm® Cortex-M0 or Cortex-M0+ cores, with clock speeds ranging from 16 MHz to 48 MHz, capable of meeting the requirements of most entry-level control applications. In terms of memory, Flash memory capacities range from 16KB to 256KB, whilst SRAM capacities range from 2KB to 32KB, allowing for flexible selection based on application requirements. Its standout feature is the integration of Infineon’s CAPSENSE™ touch technology, which enables touch interaction functions such as buttons, sliders and touchpads without the need for additional components. Offering high sensitivity and strong noise immunity, it is widely used in applications such as home appliance panels and consumer electronics control.

In terms of architectural design, the PSoC™ 4 integrates programmable analogue and digital peripherals. The digital section’s UDB (Universal Digital Block) can be configured as common peripherals such as counters, timers and PWM, whilst the analogue section allows flexible interconnection to build complex analogue front-ends such as filters, DACs and instrumentation amplifiers. Low-level driver development can be completed using graphical tools, eliminating the need for manual coding. It boasts outstanding low-power characteristics, with some models supporting a deep sleep mode that reduces power consumption to as low as tens of nA, making it suitable for battery-powered devices. In terms of development, the series supports two development environments—PSoC Creator and ModusToolbox™—and offers a range of low-cost starter kits to lower the entry barrier. Among these, the automotive-grade PSoC™ 4 HVMS derivative models integrate fifth-generation CAPSENSE™ technology and high-voltage power supply capabilities. Compliant with the ISO 26262 ASIL-B standard, they are suitable for applications such as in-vehicle touch buttons, steering wheel hand detection and smart door handles.

5. PSoC™ Automotive-Grade Multi-Touch: MCUs Dedicated to In-Vehicle Smart Interaction

The PSoC™ Automotive Multi-Touch series is a range of high-performance touch control MCUs developed by Infineon specifically for automotive applications. Drawing on over a decade of expertise in touch technology, these MCUs are designed around high reliability, immunity to interference and a wealth of interactive features. They are suitable for in-vehicle infotainment systems, central control touchscreens and instrument clusters, redefining the in-vehicle smart interaction experience. A representative model is the PSoC™ Automotive Multi-Touch Gen6XL (CYAT8168X).

In terms of core touch capabilities, this series supports screens up to 15 inches in size with a refresh rate of up to 250 Hz. It can simultaneously detect and accurately track up to 10 fingers, featuring practical functions such as operation with thick gloves, wet finger tracking, water immersion tracking and large object suppression, making it suitable for the complex operating environments found in vehicles. Utilising advanced capacitive sensing and digital signal processing technologies, coupled with algorithms validated through over 200 person-years of firmware development, the series ensures stable operation in automotive EMI-prone environments, significantly enhancing touch accuracy and reliability.

In terms of automotive-grade reliability, this series complies with AEC-Q100 certification requirements and is suitable for Automotive-A (-40°C to +85°C) and Automotive-S (-40°C to +105°C) temperature ranges, meeting the demands of harsh automotive environments; It supports register-configurable settings, allowing parameters to be flexibly adjusted according to in-vehicle scenarios, whilst complying with MISRA-C / IATF 16949 standards to ensure high security. In terms of system integration, this series utilises a 32-bit Arm Cortex CPU to communicate with the host processor via industry-standard interfaces such as I2C (up to 400 kbps) and SPI (up to 8 Mbps) and other industry-standard interfaces to communicate with the host processor. It supports touch sensors integrated onto FPCs or PCBs, whilst seamlessly integrating a capacitive wake-up button. With a wake-up scan power consumption of less than 50 µA, it effectively conserves system power budget. A single device can realise both touchscreen and wake-up button functions, reducing PCB space and costs.

In terms of development support, Infineon provides the PSoC™ Touch Tuner Host Emulator to help developers quickly configure, debug and demonstrate touchscreen performance; the accompanying CY3290-CYAT8168X evaluation kit includes a 10.1-inch ITO panel and relevant documentation, whilst tools such as the Multi-Touch Quick Start Assistant are provided to simplify the development process.