KIT_PSOC4-HVMS-128K_LITE
The PSOC™ 4 HVMS Lite Kit is designed to accelerate development with the PSOC™ 4 HVMS series, offering a single-chip solution for advanced automotive smart edge-sensing applications. This powerful kit integrates a multi-sense converter, programmable analog blocks, a high-voltage (12 V) LDO, LIN PHY, and an ARM™ Cortex CPU, making it ideal for Human-Machine Interface (HMI) and sensing applications.
Summary of Features
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High-Voltage Subsystem: Integrates a 42 V-tolerant high-voltage LDO and LIN/CXPI PHY for robust performance.
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Functional Safety Compliance: Developed in accordance with ISO26262 for ASIL-B as a Safety Element out of Context (SEooC).
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Advanced Sensing: Features a multi-sense converter with 5th-generation CAPSENSE™ technology for superior capacitive sensing.
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Comprehensive Software Support: Includes free software tools via ModusToolbox™, such as a peripheral driver library, CAPSENSE™ middleware library, and ready-to-use code examples for rapid prototyping.
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Automotive-Grade Software: ASPICE-qualified and ISO 26262-compliant software (AutoPDL, SafeTlib, and CAPSENSE™ MW) ensures faster time-to-market.
Benefits
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Simplified Design: Directly connects to a 12 V battery supply and LIN/CXPI network, enabling compact and footprint-optimized designs.
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Enhanced Safety: Integrated functional safety features (up to ASIL-B) support the development of safe automotive sensors.
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Superior Performance: Delivers robust capacitive sensing with best-in-class signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), enabling sophisticated automotive HMI designs.
Potential Applications
- Steering wheel switches
- Hands-on detection systems
- Door handle sensors
- General-purpose automotive applications (e.g., PTC heaters, LED lighting)
