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Chapter 1: Introduction to PSoC
From the free online book “Architecture and Programming of PSoC Microcontrollers”
Introduction
1.1 System Overview
1.2 CPU
1.3 Frequency generator
1.4 Microcontroller power consumption
1.5 Reset
1.6 Digital inputs and outputs
1.7 Analog inputs and outputs
1.8 Accessing programmable digital blocks
1.9 Global input lines
1.10 Digital programmable blocks
1.11 Analog programmable blocks
1.12 Referent voltage generators
1.13 Switch mode pump
1.14 MAC
1.15 Decimator
1.16 I2C controller
1.17 Interrupt controller
1.18 Address space
Introduction
When developing more complex projects, there is often a need for additional peripheral units, such as operational and instrument amplifiers, filters, timers, digital logic circuits, AD and DA convertors, etc. As a general rule, implementation of the extra peripherals brings in additional difficulties: new components take space, require additional attention during production of a printed circuit board, increase power consumption...
All of these factors can significantly affect the price and development cycle of the project.
The introduction of PSoC microcontrollers has made many engineers’ dream come true of having all their project needs covered in one chip.
PSoC: Programmable System on Chip
PSoC (Programmable System on Chip) represents a whole new concept in microcontroller development. In addition to all the standard elements of 8-bit microcontrollers, PSoC chips feature digital and analog programmable blocks, which themselves allow implementation of large number of peripherals.
Digital blocks consist of smaller programmable blocks that can be configured to allow different development
12/20/2008 6:05 PM
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Chapter 1: Introduction to PSoC
From the free online book “Architecture and Programming of PSoC Microcontrollers”
Introduction
1.1 System Overview
1.2 CPU
1.3 Frequency generator
1.4 Microcontroller power consumption
1.5 Reset
1.6 Digital inputs and outputs
1.7 Analog inputs and outputs
1.8 Accessing programmable digital blocks
1.9 Global input lines
1.10 Digital programmable blocks
1.11 Analog programmable blocks
1.12 Referent voltage generators
1.13 Switch mode pump
1.14 MAC
1.15 Decimator
1.16 I2C controller
1.17 Interrupt controller
1.18 Address space
Introduction
When developing more complex projects, there is often a need for additional peripheral units, such as operational and instrument amplifiers, filters, timers, digital logic circuits, AD and DA convertors, etc. As a general rule, implementation of the extra peripherals brings in additional difficulties: new components take space, require additional attention during production of a printed circuit board, increase power consumption...
All of these factors can significantly affect the price and development cycle of the project.
The introduction of PSoC microcontrollers has made many engineers’ dream come true of having all their project needs covered in one chip.
PSoC: Programmable System on Chip
PSoC (Programmable System on Chip) represents a whole new concept in microcontroller development. In addition to all the standard elements of 8-bit microcontrollers, PSoC chips feature digital and analog programmable blocks, which themselves allow implementation of large number of peripherals.
Digital blocks consist of smaller programmable blocks that can be configured to allow different development
12/20/2008 6:05 PM
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