Cypress CY8CKIT-042-BLE User manual

CY8CKIT-042-BLE
Bluetooth®Low Energy (BLE)
Pioneer Kit Guide
Doc. # 001-93731 Rev. *C
Cypress Semiconductor
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Safety Information 7
1. Introduction 13
1.1 Kit Contents...............................................................................................................14
1.2 BLE Pioneer Baseboard Details ................................................................................15
1.3 PSoC Creator™.........................................................................................................17
1.4 Getting Started...........................................................................................................17
1.5 Additional Learning Resources..................................................................................18
1.5.1 Beginner Resources.......................................................................................18
1.5.2 Application Notes...........................................................................................18
1.5.3 PSoC Creator Example Projects....................................................................18
1.5.4 Component Datasheets .................................................................................19
1.5.5 Bluetooth Learning Resources.......................................................................19
1.5.6 Learning From Peers .....................................................................................19
1.5.7 Other Related Resources...............................................................................19
1.6 Technical Support......................................................................................................19
1.7 Documentation Conventions......................................................................................20
1.8 Acronyms...................................................................................................................21
2. Software Installation 23
2.1 Before You Begin.......................................................................................................23
2.2 Install Software ..........................................................................................................23
2.3 Windows 8.1 USB selective suspend setting.............................................................25
3. Kit Operation 27
3.1 Theory of Operation...................................................................................................27
3.2 KitProg.......................................................................................................................29
3.3 BLE Pioneer Kit USB Connection..............................................................................29
3.4 Placing Modules on Baseboard.................................................................................29
3.5 Programming and Debugging BLE Device................................................................30
3.5.1 Programming using PSoC Creator.................................................................30
3.5.2 Debugging using PSoC Creator.....................................................................32
3.5.3 Programming using PSoC Programmer.........................................................32
3.6 Updating BLE Dongle for CySmart Central Emulation Tool ......................................35
3.7 USB-UART Bridge.....................................................................................................37
3.8 USB-I2C Bridge.........................................................................................................38
3.9 Updating the KitProg Firmware..................................................................................39

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4. Example Projects 41
4.1 Using Example Projects ............................................................................................41
4.2 CapSense Slider and LED.........................................................................................45
4.2.1 Project Description.........................................................................................45
4.2.2 Hardware Connections ..................................................................................48
4.2.3 Flow Chart .....................................................................................................49
4.2.4 Verify Output..................................................................................................50
4.3 CapSense Proximity..................................................................................................59
4.3.1 Project Description.........................................................................................59
4.3.2 Hardware Connections ..................................................................................62
4.3.3 Flow Chart .....................................................................................................63
4.3.4 Verify Output..................................................................................................64
4.4 BLE Central Mode.....................................................................................................70
4.4.1 Project Description.........................................................................................70
4.4.2 Hardware Connections ..................................................................................72
4.4.3 Flow Chart .....................................................................................................73
4.4.4 Verify Output..................................................................................................74
4.5 BLE Dongle and LED Control....................................................................................77
4.5.1 Project Description.........................................................................................77
4.5.2 Hardware Connections ..................................................................................78
4.5.3 Flow Chart .....................................................................................................79
4.5.4 Verify Output..................................................................................................80
4.6 Direct Test Mode (DTM)............................................................................................80
4.6.1 Project Description.........................................................................................80
4.6.2 Hardware Connection....................................................................................82
4.6.3 Verify Output..................................................................................................83
5. Hardware 85
5.1 BLE Pioneer Baseboard............................................................................................85
5.1.1 PSoC 5LP......................................................................................................85
5.1.2 Power System................................................................................................85
5.1.3 Programming Interface ..................................................................................92
5.1.4 Expansion Connectors...................................................................................92
5.1.5 USB Mini-B Connector...................................................................................95
5.1.6 CapSense Circuit...........................................................................................96
5.1.7 BLE Pioneer Baseboard LEDs.......................................................................97
5.1.8 Push Buttons .................................................................................................99
5.1.9 Cypress Ferroelectric RAM (F-RAM)...........................................................100
5.1.10 Serial Interconnection between KitProg and Module...................................101
5.1.11 Module Headers ..........................................................................................102
5.2 Module Board..........................................................................................................103
5.2.1 PSoC 4 BLE or PRoC BLE Device..............................................................103
5.2.2 Module Headers (20-Pin and 24-Pin Headers)............................................104
5.2.3 Wiggle Antenna ...........................................................................................105
5.2.4 Antenna Matching Network..........................................................................106
5.2.5 BLE Passives...............................................................................................107
5.2.6 Test Points ...................................................................................................108
5.3 BLE Dongle Board...................................................................................................108
5.3.1 Power System..............................................................................................109
5.3.2 USB Type-A Plug.........................................................................................109
5.3.3 User LED .....................................................................................................110

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6. Advanced Topics 111
6.1 Using FM24V10 F-RAM...........................................................................................111
6.1.1 Address Selection........................................................................................111
6.1.2 Write/Read Operation ..................................................................................111
6.2 CySmart Mobile Application.....................................................................................112
A. Appendix 117
A.1 Schematics ..............................................................................................................117
A.2 Board Layout ...........................................................................................................125
A.3 Bill of Materials (BOM).............................................................................................133
A.4 KitProg Status LED States.......................................................................................143
A.5 Adding BLE module compatible headers on your own baseboard..........................144
A.6 Migrating projects across different Pioneer series kits ............................................145
Revision History 149

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Safety Information
The CY8CKIT-042-BLE Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Pioneer Kit is intended for use as a
development platform for hardware or software in a laboratory environment. The board is an open
system design, which does not include a shielded enclosure. Due to this reason, the board may
cause interference with other electrical or electronic devices in close proximity. In a domestic
environment, this product may cause radio interference. In such cases, the user may be required to
take adequate preventive measures. Also, this board should not be used near any medical
equipment or critical RF devices.
The CY8CKIT-042-BLE Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Pioneer Kit is intended for use as a
development, demonstration and evaluation platform for hardware or software in a laboratory
environment. The kit is not intended for general consumer use. Cypress recommends that the kit
only be used in a shielded room.
Attaching additional wiring to this product or modifying the product operation from the factory default
may affect its performance and cause interference with other apparatus in the immediate vicinity. If
such interference is detected, suitable mitigating measures should be taken.
The CY8CKIT-042-BLE as shipped from the factory has been verified to meet with requirements of
CE as a Class A product.
The CY8CKIT-042-BLE boards contain electrostatic discharge (ESD)
sensitive devices. Electrostatic charges readily accumulate on the
human body and any equipment, which can cause a discharge without
detection. Permanent damage may occur on devices subjected to
high-energy discharges. Proper ESD precautions are recommended
to avoid performance degradation or loss of functionality. Store unused
CY8CKIT-042-BLE boards in the protective shipping package.

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General Safety Instructions
ESD Protection
ESD can damage boards and associated components. Cypress recommends that the user perform
procedures only at an ESD workstation. If an ESD workstation is not available, use appropriate ESD
protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap attached to the chassis ground (any unpainted metal
surface) on the board when handling parts.
Handling Boards
CY8CKIT-042-BLE boards are sensitive to ESD. Hold the board only by its edges. After removing
the board from its box, place it on a grounded, static-free surface. Use a conductive foam pad if
available. Do not slide the board over any surface.
Battery Care and Use
■Use the correct size and type of battery specified in this guide.
■Keep battery contact surfaces and battery compartment contacts clean by rubbing them with a
clean pencil eraser or a rough cloth each time you replace batteries.
■Remove the battery from a device when it is not expected to be in use for several months.
■Make sure that you insert the battery into your device properly, with the + (plus) and – (minus)
terminals aligned correctly.
■Do not place the battery next to metallic objects such as keys and coins.
■Never throw the battery into fire.
■Do not open up the battery.
■Do not short the battery.
■Do not subject the battery to high temperatures or high humidity.
■Store the battery in a dry place.
■Do not recharge a battery unless it is marked “rechargeable.”
Battery Disposal
Batteries can be safely disposed of with normal household waste. Never dispose of batteries in fire
because they can explode. It is important not to dispose of large amounts of batteries in a group.
Used batteries are often not completely “dead.” Grouping used batteries together can bring these
“live” batteries into contact with one another, creating safety risks.
End-of-Life/Product Recycling
The end-of-life cycle for this kit is five years from the date of
manufacture mentioned on the back of the box. Contact your nearest
recycler to discard the kit.

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Regulatory Compliance Information
The kit contains devices that transmit and receive radio signals in accordance with the spectrum
regulations for the 2.4-GHz unlicensed frequency range.
Cypress Semiconductor Corporation has obtained regulatory approvals for this kit to be used in
specific countries. These countries include United States (FCC Part 15), Canada (IC RSS210) and
Japan (JRF/TELEC). Additional regional regulatory agency approval may be required to operate
these throughout the world.
This kit as shipped from the factory has been tested and found to comply with the limits/
requirements for following compliances:
■FCC as a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
■This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003
Regulatory statements and Product Labeling
United States (FCC)
This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
The CY8CKIT-142 PSoC 4 BLE and CY5671 PRoC BLE modular transmitter must be labeled with
its own FCC ID number, and, if the FCC ID is not visible when the module is installed in to another
device, then the outside of the device into which the module is installed must also display a label
referring to the enclosed module. This exterior label can use wording such as the following:
Contains FCC ID: WAP-CY8CKIT-142 and WAP-CY5671, The enclosed device complies with Part
15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation. Any similar wording that expresses the same
meaning may be used.
CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Only the PCB antenna(s) that were certified with the module may be
used. Other antennas may be used only if they are of the same type
and have the same or lower gain.
The module must be recertified as a Class II permissive change if the
module is built into a different device than the EVB (evaluation board)
it was certified with.
THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO
OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED
MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS
COULD VOID THE USER'S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE
EQUIPMENT.

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CAUTION: The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
Compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment and the antennas for this
transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of 20 cm from all persons and must not
be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Canada (IC)
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
This equipment complies with radio frequency exposure limits set forth by Industry Canada for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance
20cm between the device and the user or bystanders.
CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for com-
pliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This Module is labelled with its own IC ID. If the IC ID Certification Number is not visible while
installed inside another device, then the device should display the label on it referring the enclosed
module. In that case, the final end product must be labelled in a visible area with the following:
“Contains Transmitter Module IC 7922A-CY8CKIT142 and 7922A-CY5671”
OR
“Contains IC: 7922A-CY8CKIT142 and 7922A-CY5671”
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio
exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l'appareil ne doit
pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique
subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux radiofréquences définies par Industrie
Canada pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un
minimum de 20cm de distance entre le dispositif et l'utilisateur ou des tiers.
Ce module est étiqueté avec son propre ID IC. Si le numéro de certification IC ID n'est pas visible
lorsqu'il est installé à l'intérieur d'un autre appareil, l'appareil doit afficher l'étiquette sur le module de
référence ci-joint. Dans ce cas, le produit final doit être étiqueté dans un endroit visible par le texte
suivant:
“Contains Transmitter Module IC 7922A-CY8CKIT142 and 7922A-CY5671”
OR
“Contains IC: 7922A-CY8CKIT142 and 7922A-CY5671”

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Japan (TELEC)
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1. Introduction
Thank you for your interest in the CY8CKIT-042-BLE Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Pioneer Kit. The
BLE Pioneer Kit enables customers to evaluate and develop BLE projects using the PSoC®4 BLE
and PRoC®BLE devices.
Bluetooth SMART™ or Bluetooth®Low Energy (BLE) is a fully featured, layered, communication
protocol that includes a 2.4 GHz Radio, a link layer and an application layer. However, in order to
implement your projects using PSoC 4 BLE or PRoC BLE, you do not need to understand the
complex protocol. The Cypress BLE solution which includes the device, BLE Component and the
BLE Firmware Stack will take care of it for you. The Cypress BLE Firmware Stack is royalty free.
You will use two software tools, PSoC Creator and CySmart Central Emulation Tool to develop and
debug your BLE project. PSoC Creator is Cypress’ standard Integrated Development Environment
(IDE). The BLE protocol has been abstracted into an easy drag-and-drop BLE Component in PSoC
Creator. CySmart Central Emulation Tool is a Central emulation tool for Windows PCs. CySmart
Central Emulation Tool provides an easy-to-use Graphical User Interface (GUI) to enable customers
to test and debug their BLE projects.
The BLE Pioneer Kit offers footprint-compatibility with Arduino™ shields as well as 6-pin Digilent
Pmod daughter cards. In addition, the kit features a CapSense®slider, an RGB LED, a push button
switch, an onboard programmer/debugger and USB-UART/I2C bridge functionality block (KitProg), a
coin cell battery holder and a Cypress F-RAM. The BLE Pioneer Kit supports 1.9 V, 3.3 V or 5 V as
operating voltages.
The BLE Pioneer Kit supports two devices: PSoC 4 BLE and PRoC BLE.
PSoC 4 BLE is a 32-bit, 48-MHz ARM®Cortex™-M0 BLE solution with CapSense, 12-bit Analog
Front End (1x SAR ADC, 4x Low-Power Opamps, 2x Low-Power Comparators, 2x Current DACs),
4x TCPWM1, 2x SCBs2, 4x UDBs3, LCD4, I2S5and 36 GPIOs.
PSoC 4 BLE provides a complete solution for sports and fitness monitors, wearable electronics,
medical devices, home automation systems and sensor-based low-power systems for the Internet of
Things (IoT).
PRoC BLE is a 32-bit, 48-MHz ARM®Cortex™-M0 BLE solution with CapSense, 12-bit ADC,
4x TCPWM1, 2x SCBs2, LCD4, I2S5and 36 GPIOs.
PRoC BLE provides a complete solution for BLE connectivity, HID, remote controls and toys.
Both devices are supported by a royalty-free Stack compatible with Bluetooth 4.1.
Notes:
1. Configurable timer, counter, pulse-width modulator.
2. Serial communication blocks (configurable to I2C, SPI or UART).
3. Universal Digital Blocks.
4. Configurable liquid crystal display driver.
5. Configurable integrated interchip sound serial bus interface.

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1.1 Kit Contents
The BLE Pioneer Kit contains the following items, as shown in Figure 1-1.
■BLE Pioneer Baseboard preloaded with the CY8CKIT-142 PSoC 4 BLE Module
■CY5671 PRoC BLE Module
■CY5670 CySmart USB Dongle (BLE Dongle)
■Quick start guide
■USB Standard-A to Mini-B cable
■Four jumper wires (4 inch) and two proximity sensor wires (5 inch)
■Coin cell (3V CR2032)
Figure 1-1. Kit Contents
If any part of the BLE Pioneer Kit is missing, contact your nearest Cypress sales office for help:
www.cypress.com/go/support.

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1.2 BLE Pioneer Baseboard Details
The BLE Pioneer Baseboard consists of the blocks shown in Figure 1-2.
1. RGB LED
2. Module reset button
3. CapSense proximity header
4. User button
5. CapSense slider
6. Arduino compatible I/O headers (J2/J3/J4)
7. Arduino compatible power header (J1)
8. Digilent Pmod compatible I/O header (J5)
9. Cypress F-RAM 1-Mb (FM24V10-G)
10.PSoC 5LP - programmer and debugger (CY8C5868LTI-LP039)
11.PSoC 5LP I/O header (J8)
12.Coin cell holder (bottom side)
13.USB connector (J13)
14.Power LED and Status LED
15.System power supply jumper (J16) - LDO 1.9 V~5 V
16.BLE power supply jumper (J15) - for current measurement
17.Module headers (J10/J11)
Figure 1-2. BLE Pioneer Baseboard

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Figure 1-3 shows a markup of the onboard components, where red module denotes the PSoC 4 BLE
module and black module denotes the PRoC BLE module.
Figure 1-3. BLE Module Markup
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Introduction
The BLE Dongle board consists of the blocks shown in Figure 1-4.
Figure 1-4. BLE Dongle Markup
1.3 PSoC Creator™
PSoC Creator is a state-of-the-art, easy-to-use integrated design environment (IDE). It is a
revolutionary hardware and software co-design environment, powered by a library of preverified and
precharacterized PSoC Components™.
With PSoC Creator, you can:
■Drag and drop PSoC Components to build a schematic of your custom design
■Automatically place and route components and configure GPIOs
■Develop and debug firmware using the included component APIs
PSoC Creator also enables you to tap into an entire tool ecosystem with integrated compiler chains
and production programmers for PSoC devices.
For more information, visit www.cypress.com/psoccreator.
1.4 Getting Started
This guide will help you get acquainted with the BLE Pioneer Kit:
■The Software Installation chapter on page 23 describes the installation of the kit software. This
includes the PSoC Creator IDE for development and debugging applications, PSoC Programmer
for programming hex files, and the CySmart Central Emulation Tool for BLE Central emulation.
■The Kit Operation chapter on page 27 describes the major features of the BLE Pioneer Kit such
as USB-UART and USB-I2C bridges and functionalities such as programming and debugging.
■The Example Projects chapter on page 41 describes multiple PSoC 4 BLE and PRoC BLE code
examples that will help you understand how to create your own BLE application using the BLE
Component and device.
■The Hardware chapter on page 85 details the hardware content of the BLE Pioneer Kit and BLE
Dongle, and the hardware operation.
■The Advanced Topics chapter on page 111 explains the functionality of the kit features, such as
the USB-UART bridge, USB-I2C bridge, F-RAM, iOS app, and the CySmart Central Emulation
Tool.
■The Appendix on page 117 provides schematics, board layouts, KitProg LED status, and the bill
of materials (BOM).

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1.5 Additional Learning Resources
Visit www.cypress.com/go/psoc4ble and www.cypress.com/procble for additional learning resources
including datasheets, technical reference manuals, and application notes.
Visit www.cypress.com/go/cysmart for information on the CySmart Central Emulation Tool.
1.5.1 Beginner Resources
PSoC Creator Training: www.cypress.com/go/creatorstart/creatortraining
1.5.2 Application Notes
Visit www.cypress.com/appnotes to view a growing list of application notes for PSoC 3, PSoC 4,
PSoC 4 BLE, PRoC BLE, and PSoC 5LP.
Visit this site for PSoC 4BLE and PRoC BLE application notes.
1.5.3 PSoC Creator Example Projects
These simple example projects demonstrate how to configure and use PSoC Creator components.
To open an example project in PSoC Creator, go to File > Example Project (see Figure 1-5) and
choose the required example project.
Figure 1-5. PSoC Creator Example Projects

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Introduction
1.5.4 Component Datasheets
To open the datasheet for any component, right-click on the component and select Open Datasheet
(see Figure 1-6).
Figure 1-6. Opening Component Datasheet
1.5.5 Bluetooth Learning Resources
The Bluetooth Developer Portal provides material by the Special Interest Group (SIG) for learning
various aspects of the Bluetooth Low Energy protocol and systems. Some of them are:
■Training videos
■GATT profiles
■Bluetooth community forum
1.5.6 Learning From Peers
Cypress Developer Community Forums: Visit www.cypress.com/forums
1.5.7 Other Related Resources
■Digilent PMod: www.digilentinc.com/pmods/
■Arduino: http://arduino.cc/en/Main/ArduinoBoardUno
1.6 Technical Support
For assistance, go to our support web page, www.cypress.com/support, or contact our customer
support at [phone] Ext. 2 (in the USA) or [phone] Ext. 2 (International).

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1.7 Documentation Conventions
Table 1-1. Document Conventions for Guides
Convention Usage
Courier New Displays file locations, user entered text, and source code:
C:\...cd\icc\
Italics Displays file names and reference documentation:
Read about the sourcefile.hex file in the PSoC Creator User Guide.
[Bracketed, Bold]Displays keyboard commands in procedures:
[Enter] or [Ctrl] [C]
File > Open Represents menu paths:
File > Open > New Project
Bold Displays commands, menu paths, and icon names in procedures:
Click the File icon and then click Open.
Times New Roman Displays an equation:
2 + 2 = 4
Text in gray boxes Describes cautions or unique functionality of the product.