Cypress CY8CKIT-042-BLE User manual

CY8CKIT-042-BLE
Bluetooth®Low Energy (BLE)
Pioneer Kit Guide
Doc. # 001-93731 Rev. *G
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Contents
Safety Information 6
1. Introduction 10
1.1 Kit Contents...............................................................................................................11
1.2 BLE Pioneer Baseboard Details ................................................................................12
1.3 PSoC Creator ............................................................................................................14
1.3.1 PSoC Creator Code Examples ......................................................................15
1.3.2 Kit Code Examples.........................................................................................16
1.3.3 PSoC Creator Help ........................................................................................16
1.3.4 Component Datasheets .................................................................................17
1.4 Getting Started...........................................................................................................17
1.5 Additional Learning Resources..................................................................................17
1.5.1 Bluetooth Learning Resources.......................................................................18
1.5.2 Other Related Resources...............................................................................18
1.6 Technical Support......................................................................................................18
1.7 Documentation Conventions......................................................................................19
1.8 Acronyms...................................................................................................................19
2. Software Installation 21
2.1 Before You Begin.......................................................................................................21
2.2 Install Software ..........................................................................................................21
2.3 Windows 8.1 USB Selective Suspend Setting...........................................................24
3. Kit Operation 25
3.1 Theory of Operation...................................................................................................25
3.2 KitProg.......................................................................................................................27
3.3 BLE Pioneer Kit USB Connection..............................................................................27
3.4 Placing Modules on Baseboard.................................................................................28
3.5 Programming and Debugging BLE Device................................................................29
3.5.1 Programming using PSoC Creator.................................................................29
3.5.2 Debugging using PSoC Creator.....................................................................30
3.5.3 Programming using PSoC Programmer.........................................................30
3.6 Updating BLE Dongle for CySmart Central Emulation Tool ......................................32
3.7 USB-UART Bridge.....................................................................................................34
3.8 USB-I2C Bridge.........................................................................................................35
3.9 Updating the KitProg Firmware..................................................................................36
4. Example Projects 37
4.1 Using Example Projects.............................................................................................37
4.2 CapSense Slider and LED.........................................................................................41
4.2.1 Project Description.........................................................................................41
4.2.2 Hardware Connections...................................................................................45

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4.2.3 Flow Chart......................................................................................................46
4.2.4 Verify Output ..................................................................................................47
4.3 CapSense Proximity ..................................................................................................55
4.3.1 Project Description.........................................................................................55
4.3.2 Hardware Connections...................................................................................58
4.3.3 Flow Chart......................................................................................................59
4.3.4 Verify Output ..................................................................................................60
4.4 BLE Central Mode .....................................................................................................65
4.4.1 Project Description.........................................................................................65
4.4.2 Hardware Connections...................................................................................68
4.4.3 Flow Chart......................................................................................................69
4.4.4 Verify Output ..................................................................................................70
4.5 Eddystone..................................................................................................................73
4.5.1 Project Description.........................................................................................73
4.5.2 Hardware Connection ....................................................................................76
4.5.3 Flow Chart......................................................................................................77
4.5.4 Verify Output ..................................................................................................77
4.6 Over-the-Air (OTA) Device Firmware Upgrade and Bluetooth 4.2 Features .............82
4.6.1 Project Description.........................................................................................82
4.6.2 Project Details................................................................................................84
4.6.3 Hardware Connection ....................................................................................91
4.6.4 Flow Chart......................................................................................................92
4.6.5 Verify Output ..................................................................................................93
4.7 BLE Dongle and LED Control....................................................................................98
4.7.1 Project Description.........................................................................................98
4.7.2 Hardware Connections...................................................................................99
4.7.3 Flow Chart....................................................................................................101
4.7.4 Verify Output ................................................................................................102
4.8 Direct Test Mode (DTM)..........................................................................................102
4.8.1 Project Description.......................................................................................102
4.8.2 Hardware Connection ..................................................................................104
4.8.3 Verify Output ................................................................................................105
4.9 Migrating Example Projects from 128KB Flash Devices to 256KB Flash Devices..105
5. Hardware 108
5.1 BLE Pioneer Baseboard..........................................................................................108
5.1.1 PSoC 5LP ....................................................................................................108
5.1.2 Power System..............................................................................................108
5.1.3 Programming Interface.................................................................................115
5.1.4 Expansion Connectors.................................................................................115
5.1.5 USB Mini-B Connector.................................................................................118
5.1.6 CapSense Circuit.........................................................................................119
5.1.7 BLE Pioneer Baseboard LEDs.....................................................................120
5.1.8 Push-Buttons................................................................................................122
5.1.9 Cypress Ferroelectric RAM (F-RAM)...........................................................123
5.1.10 Serial Interconnection between KitProg and Module...................................124
5.1.11 Module Headers...........................................................................................125
5.2 Module Board ..........................................................................................................126
5.2.1 PSoC 4 BLE or PRoC BLE Device ..............................................................126
5.2.2 Module Power Connections.........................................................................127
5.2.3 Module Headers (20-Pin and 24-Pin Headers)............................................127
5.2.4 Wiggle Antenna............................................................................................129
5.2.5 Antenna Matching Network..........................................................................130

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5.2.6 BLE Passives...............................................................................................131
5.2.7 Test Points....................................................................................................132
5.3 BLE Dongle Board...................................................................................................132
5.3.1 Power System..............................................................................................133
5.3.2 USB Type-A Plug .........................................................................................133
5.3.3 User LED......................................................................................................134
6. Advanced Topics 135
6.1 Using FM24V10 F-RAM...........................................................................................135
6.1.1 Address Selection........................................................................................135
6.1.2 Write/Read Operation ..................................................................................136
A. Appendix 137
A.1 Bill of Materials (BOM).............................................................................................137
A.2 KitProg Status LED States.......................................................................................146
A.3 Adding BLE Module-Compatible Headers on Your Baseboard...............................147
A.4 Programming BLE Modules via MiniProg3..............................................................148
A.5 BLE Modules and BLE Dongles Compatible with the BLE Pioneer Kit ...................149
A.6 Migrating Projects Across Different Pioneer Series Kits..........................................155
Revision History 159

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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. Therefore, 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
should take adequate preventive measures. Also, this board should not be used near any medical
equipment or critical RF devices. 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 the
requirements of CE as a Class A product.
CY8CKIT-042-BLE boards contain ESD-sensitive devices.
Electrostatic charges readily accumulate on the human body and any
equipment, and can 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.
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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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 with normal household waste. Never dispose batteries in fire
because they can explode. It is important not to dispose 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.

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Regulatory Compliance Information
The CY8CKIT-042-BLE 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 the 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 and
requirements for the following compliances:
■As a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
■As a Class B digital apparatus, compliant with Canadian ICES-003.
Regulatory Statements and Product Labeling
United States (FCC)
The CY8CKIT-142 PSoC 4 BLE and CY5671 PRoC BLE modular transmitter complies with Part 15
of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules. The FCC ID for these devices are WAP-
CY8CKIT-142 and WAP-CY5671.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
■This device may not cause harmful interference
■This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause unde-
sired operation.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 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 the Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is sub-
ject to the following two conditions:
■This device may not cause interference.
CAUTION:
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 evaluation board
(EVB) it was certified with.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television
interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this
equipment. Such modifications could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.

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■This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired oper-
ation 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
20 cm 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.
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.
Contains IC: 7922A-CY8CKIT142 and 7922A-CY5671
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 (Programmable Radio-on-Chip) devices.
Bluetooth SMART™ or Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) is a full-featured, layered, communication
protocol that includes a 2.4-GHz radio, a link layer, and an application layer. However, you do not
need to understand the complex protocol to implement your projects using PSoC 4 BLE or PRoC
BLE. The Cypress BLE solution, which includes the device, the 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 design environment
(IDE). The BLE protocol has been abstracted into an easy drag-and-drop BLE Component in PSoC
Creator. The CySmart Central Emulation Tool is a host tool for Windows PCs, which provides an
easy-to-use 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 the 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 V, 3.3 V, or 5 V as operating voltages.
The BLE Pioneer Kit supports two devices:
■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, and 2x current
DACs), 4x TCPWM1, 2x SCBs2, 4x UDBs3, LCD4, I2S5, and 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 Inter-
net 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, I2S5, and 36 GPIOs.
PRoC BLE provides a complete solution for BLE connectivity, HID, remote controls, and toys.
Both devices are available in 128KB and 256KB flash configurations.
Both devices are supported by royalty-free protocol stacks compatible with Bluetooth 4.1 and
Bluetooth 4.2.
1. Configurable timer, counter, and 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 (see 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 (3-V CR2032)
Figure 1-1. Kit Contents
The BLE Modules that are shipped as part of the BLE Pioneer Kit support 128KB flash and Bluetooth
4.1. The BLE Modules that support 256KB flash and Bluetooth 4.2 can be ordered separately. For
more information about these modules, refer to BLE Modules and BLE Dongles Compatible with the
BLE Pioneer Kit on page 149.
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. BLE device 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 I/O header (J8)
11.PSoC 5LP programmer and debugger (CY8C5868LTI-LP039)
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 / current measurement (J15)
17.BLE module headers (J10/J11)
Figure 1-2. BLE Pioneer Baseboard
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Figure 1-3 shows a markup of the onboard components of the PSoC 4 BLE module (in red) and the
PRoC BLE module (in black). See BLE Modules and BLE Dongles Compatible with the BLE Pioneer
Kit on page 149 for more details. Figure 1-4 shows the BLE Dongle board blocks.
Figure 1-3. BLE Module Markup
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1.3 PSoC Creator
PSoC Creator™ is a state-of-the-art, easy-to-use integrated design environment (IDE). It introduces
revolutionary hardware and software co-design, powered by a library of pre-verified and pre-
characterized PSoC Components. With PSoC Creator, you can:
1. Drag and drop Components to build your hardware system design in the main design workspace
2. Codesign your application firmware with the PSoC hardware
3. Configure Components using configuration tools
4. Explore the library of 100+ Components
5. Review Component datasheets
Figure 1-5. PSoC Creator Features
PSoC Creator also enables you to tap into an entire tool ecosystem with integrated compiler chains
and production programming programmers for PSoC devices.
For more information, visit www.cypress.com/psoccreator. Visit PSoC Creator training page for video
tutorials on learning and using PSoC Creator.

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1.3.1 PSoC Creator Code Examples
PSoC Creator includes a large number of code examples. These examples are available from the
PSoC Creator Start Page, as Figure 1-6 shows.
Code examples can speed up your design process by starting you off with a complete design,
instead of a blank page. The code examples also show how PSoC Creator Components can be
used for various applications. Code examples and documentation are included, as shown in
Figure 1-7 on page 16.
In the Find Example Project dialog shown in Figure 1-7, you have several options:
■Filter for examples based on architecture or device family, that is, PSoC 3, PSoC 4 or PSoC 5LP;
project name; or keyword.
■Select from the menu of examples offered based on the Filter Options.
■Review the example project’s description (on the Documentation tab).
■Review the code from the Sample Code tab. You can copy the code from this window and paste
to your project, which can help speed up code development.
■Create a new project (and a new workspace if needed) based on the selection. This can speed
up your design process by starting you off with a complete, basic design. You can then adapt that
design to your application.
Figure 1-6. Code Examples in PSoC Creator

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Figure 1-7. Code Example Projects with Sample Code
1.3.2 Kit Code Examples
This kit includes a number of code examples, which can be used to quickly evaluate the functionality
of this kit. These examples are described in the Example Projects chapter on page 37.
1.3.3 PSoC Creator Help
Visit the PSoC Creator home page to download the latest version of PSoC Creator. Then, launch
PSoC Creator and navigate to the following items:
■Quick Start Guide: Choose Help > Documentation > Quick Start Guide. This guide gives you
the basics for developing PSoC Creator projects.
■Simple Component example projects: Choose File > Code Example. These example projects
demonstrate how to configure and use PSoC Creator Components.
■System Reference Guide: Choose Help > System Reference Guide. This guide lists and
describes the system functions provided by PSoC Creator.
■Component datasheets: Right-click a Component and select Open Datasheet, as shown in
Figure 1-8 on page 17. Visit the PSoC 4 Component Datasheets page for a list of all PSoC 4
Component datasheets.
■Document Manager: PSoC Creator provides a document manager to help you to easily find and
review document resources. To open the document manager, choose the menu item Help >
Document Manager.

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1.3.4 Component Datasheets
Right-click a Component and select Open Datasheet (see Figure 1-8 on page 17).
Figure 1-8. Opening Component Datasheet
1.4 Getting Started
This guide will help you get acquainted with the BLE Pioneer Kit:
■The Software Installation chapter on page 21 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 25 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 37 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 108 details the hardware content of the BLE Pioneer Kit and BLE
Dongle, and the hardware operation.
■The Advanced Topics chapter on page 135 explains the functionality of FM24V10 F-RAM.
■The Appendix on page 137 provides the bill of materials (BOM), KitProg LED states, list of BLE
modules and dongles compatible with the BLE Pioneer Kit, migrating projects across Pioneer
series kits, and programming BLE modules using MiniProg3.
1.5 Additional Learning Resources
Cypress provides a wealth of information at www.cypress.com to help you to select the right PSoC
device for your design, and to help you to quickly and effectively integrate the device into your
design. For a comprehensive list of resources, see KBA86521, How to Design with PSoC 3, PSoC 4,
and PSoC 5LP.
Visit www.cypress.com/go/psoc4ble and www.cypress.com/procble for additional learning resources
including datasheets, technical reference manuals, and application notes.The following is an abbre-
viated list:
■Overview: PSoC 4 BLE Portfolio and PSoC Roadmap
■Product Selectors: PSoC 1,PSoC 3,PSoC 4, or PSoC 5LP. In addition, PSoC Creator includes a
device selection tool.
■Datasheets: Describe and provide electrical specifications for the PSoC 4 device family
■CapSense Design Guide: Learn how to design capacitive touch-sensing applications with the
PSoC 4 family of devices.
■Application Notes and Code Examples: Cover a broad range of topics, from basic to advanced
level. Many of the application notes include code examples. Visit the PSoC 3/4/5 Code Examples
webpage for a list of all available PSoC Creator code examples. To access code examples from
within PSoC Creator, see PSoC Creator Code Examples on page 15.

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■Technical Reference Manuals (TRM): Provide detailed descriptions of the architecture and
registers in each PSoC 4 device family.
■Development Kits:
❐CY8CKIT-040,CY8CKIT-042, and CY8CKIT-044 are easy-to-use and inexpensive develop-
ment platforms. These kits include connectors for Arduino-compatible shields and Digilent
Pmod peripheral modules.
❐CY8CKIT-141, CY8CKIT-143, CY8CKIT-143A, CY5674, CY5676, and CY5676A are addi-
tional BLE Modules compatible with the BLE Pioneer Kit.
❐CY5677 is additional BLE Dongle compatible with the BLE Pioneer Kit.
❐CY8CKIT-049 is a very low-cost prototyping platform for PSoC 4100/4200 families.
❐The MiniProg3 kit provides an interface for flash programming and debug.
❐CY5672 PRoC BLE Remote Control Reference Design Kit provides a production-ready imple-
mentation of a Bluetooth Low Energy remote control.
❐CY5682 PRoC BLE Touch Mouse Reference Design Kit provides a production-ready imple-
mentation of a Bluetooth Low Energy touch mouse.
■Knowledge Base Articles (KBA): Provide design and application tips from experts on using the
device.
■PSoC Creator Training: Visit www.cypress.com/go/creatorstart/creatortraining for a
comprehensive list of video trainings on PSoC Creator.
■Cysmart Central Emulation Tool: Visit www.cypress.com/go/cysmart for information on the
CySmart Central Emulation Tool.
■Learning From Peers: Visit www.cypress.com/forums to meet enthusiastic PSoC developers
discussing the next generation embedded systems on Cypress Developer Community Forums.
1.5.1 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
1.5.2 Other Related Resources
■Digilent Pmod: www.digilentinc.com/pmods/
■Arduino: http://arduino.cc/en/Main/ArduinoBoardUno
1.6 Technical Support
If you have any questions, our technical support team is happy to assist you. You can create a
support request on the Cypress Technical Support page.
If you are in the United States, you can talk to our technical support team by calling our toll-free
number: [phone]. Select option 2 at the prompt.
You can also use the following support resources if you need quick assistance.
■Self-help.
■Local Sales Office Locations.

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1.7 Documentation Conventions
1.8 Acronyms
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.
Table 1-2. Acronyms Used in this Document
Acronym Definition
ADC analog-to-digital converter
API application programming interface
BD address Bluetooth device address
BLE Bluetooth Low Energy
CDC Communications Device Class
COM communication port
DLE data length extension
ECDH Elliptic Curve Diffie-Hellman
DVD digital video disc
ESD electrostatic discharge
F-RAM ferroelectric random access memory
GATT generic attribute profile
GUI graphical user interface
GPIO general-purpose input/output
I2Cinter-integrated circuit
IAS immediate alert service
IDAC current output digital-to-analog converter
IDE integrated development environment
LDO low drop out (voltage regulator)
LE low energy
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LP low power
LPT line print terminal
MTU maximum transmission unit
OTA over-the-air
PHY physical layer
PrISM Precise Illumination Signal Modulation
PRoC Programmable Radio-on-Chip
PSM protocol service multiplexer
PSoC Programmable System-on-Chip
PWM pulse width modulation
QFN quad flat no-lead (package)
RDK reference design kit
RGB red green blue
SAR successive approximation register
SIG special interest group
SMA SubMiniature version A
SPI serial peripheral interface
SWD serial wire debug
TLM telemetry
UART universal asynchronous receiver transmitter
UID universal identifier
URI uniform resource identifier
URL uniform resource locator
USB Universal Serial Bus
UUID universal unique identifier
Table 1-2. Acronyms Used in this Document
Acronym Definition