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CY8C6244AZI-S4D92

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Infineon Technologies
ARM® Cortex®-M0+/M4F - Microcontroller IC 32-Bit Dual-Core 50MHz, 150MHz 256KB (256K x 8) FLASH 64-TQFP (10x10)
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Overview

The CY8C6244AZI-S4D92 is a high-performance PSoC 62 microcontroller featuring a dual-core architecture with an ARM Cortex-M4F for heavy processing and an ARM Cortex-M0+ for low-power management. This 32-bit MCU operates between 1.7V and 3.6V, providing a balanced 256KB Flash and 128KB RAM configuration in a 64-TQFP package. It integrates specialized hardware for CapSense capacitive sensing and programmable digital/analog peripherals.

Why Choose This Part

The PSoC 6 architecture offers superior power efficiency, consuming only 7uA in Sleep mode while maintaining SRAM retention. Its dual-core design allows engineers to isolate security tasks or real-time control from the application layer, and the integrated DC-DC Buck converter further optimizes power delivery for battery-operated designs.

Applications

Wearable Devices
Utilizes the dual-core architecture to handle sensor fusion on the Cortex-M4F while managing Bluetooth or system sleep on the low-power Cortex-M0+.
Smart Home Interfaces
The integrated CapSense peripheral allows for robust touch buttons, sliders, and proximity sensing in wall switches and thermostats.
Industrial IoT Sensors
Features multiple communication interfaces like CANbus and SPI to interface with industrial networks and high-precision sensors.

Key Specifications

Speed 50MHz, 150MHz
RAM Size 128K x 8
Core Size 32-Bit Dual-Core
Peripherals Brown-out Detect/Reset, CapSense, LCD, LVD, POR, PWM, WDT
Connectivity CANbus, I2C, LINbus, QSPI, SPI, UART/USART
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Number of I/O 54
Core Processor ARM Cortex-M0+/M4F
Package / Case 64-LQFP Exposed Pad
Data Converters A/D 12b SAR, Sigma-Delta; D/A 1x12b
Oscillator Type Internal
Program Memory Size 256KB (256K x 8)
Program Memory Type FLASH
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 105degC (TA)
Supplier Device Package 64-TQFP (10x10)
Voltage - Supply (Vcc/Vdd) 1.7V ~ 3.6V

Getting Started

Begin development using the ModusToolbox software environment, which provides the necessary libraries and configurators for the PSoC 6 hardware. For hardware evaluation, the CY8CKIT-062S2-43012 or similar PSoC 6 pioneer kits are recommended to test the dual-core functionality and CapSense features.

Also Consider

STM32L476RGT6 STMicroelectronics - An alternative ultra-low-power ARM Cortex-M4 microcontroller with higher flash capacity and similar power profiles, though it lacks the dual-core architecture.