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machines or glue logic. Traditional MCUs typically require additional ICs to implement this functionality. The scalable PSoC 4 architecture is complemented by the easy-to-use PSoC Creator™ Integrated Design Environment (IDE), which simplifies system design and accelerates time- to-market by enabling concurrent hardware and firmware design, and PSoC Components—free embedded ICs represented by an icon in the IDE. Together they enable rapid prototyping of end applications while minimizing PCB spins and firmware changes that are typically required.

technology to implement reliable and elegant user interfaces. “The award-winning PSoC 4 portfolio has enabled customers to easily migrate from proprietary 8-bit and 16-bit MCUs to the industry’s most integrated ARM Cortex-M0 System-on-Chip,” said John Weil, vice president of MCU marketing at Cypress. “The PSoC 4 L-Series introduces new capabilities such as dual-mutual CapSense blocks with up to 94 channels for large, capacitive- touch home appliance applications and USB and programmable digital blocks to create bit-perfect digital audio solutions. Additionally, it provides all the resources needed to create new products for the emerging USB Type-C market.” The PSoC 4 L-Series delivers up to 13 programmable analog blocks including 4 high-performance opamps, 4 current-output digital-to- analog converters (IDACs), 2 low- power comparators, a 12-bit SAR ADC and dual CapSense blocks with up to 94 capacitive-sensing channels. The programmable analog blocks enable engineers to create on-chip, custom analog front ends to support new end-product features, without increasing product costs, size or power consumption. The PSoC 4 L-Series delivers up to 20 programmable digital blocks including 8 timer/counter/PWM blocks, 4 serial communication blocks and 8 Universal Digital Blocks (UDBs)— programmable digital blocks that each contain two programmable logic devices, a programmable data path and status and control registers. UDBs can be configured as coprocessors to offload compute-intensive tasks from the ARM Cortex-M0 core. The blocks also enable engineers to implement custom digital peripherals, state

gripping components). Depending on the cable diameter and the number of phases (single-phase or three- phase) charging with a rated voltage of 250V or 480V and rated current of 20A or 32A is possible. Highly robust and made of high-quality materials, the components benefit from strong strain relief and low insertion and withdrawal forces. AC charging controllers ensure a high degree of security and interoperability with electric vehicles according to IEC 61851-1. The EV Charge Control Basic is a compact, cost-effective controller solution specifically designed for simple charging points (wall boxes for home garages, carports, and underground garages). It features configurable inputs, outputs, and charging currents. A standardized interface (Modbus RTU Slave) allows for fast and simple integration. The EV Charge Control Advanced is the solution for commercial applications and enables the connection to load and energy management systems including fleet management (company premises and semi-public parking lots). All necessary charging point controller functions are integrated. An Ethernet interface allows for configuration and operation. Any arrangement of scalable charging infrastructures can be set up. Charging initiation, status monitoring, and energy monitoring is done via Modus TCP.

Phoenix Contact’s highly reliable AC charging cables and AC charging controllers for E-mobility now available through TTI, Inc. Now available in Europe through TTI, Inc., a world leading specialist distributor of electronic components, is Phoenix Contact’s highly reliable range of AC charging cables and AC charging controllers for E-mobility applications. The devices enable the implementation of various concepts for intelligent charging infrastructures which can be used to promote cost- effective operation. Ergonomically designed AC vehicle connectors Type 2 have been developed for the European market on the basis of IEC 62196-2 and allow charging electric vehicles safely (thanks to a locking mechanism), and conveniently (thanks to additional

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