Infineon Technologies CY8C4146AZQ-S455
- Part No.:
- CY8C4146AZQ-S455
- Manufacturer:
- Infineon Technologies
- Category:
- Microcontrollers
- Package:
- 64-LQFP
- Datasheet:
-
CY8C4146AZQ-S455.pdf
- Description:
- IC MCU 32BIT 64KB FLASH 64TQFP
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Product details
Overview
CY8C4146AZQ-S455 from Infineon Technologies (acquired Cypress Semiconductor) is a PSoC 4100S Plus programmable system-on-chip featuring a 48-MHz Arm Cortex-M0+ CPU, 128 KB flash, 16 KB SRAM, integrated CapSense® capacitive sensing, CAN 2.0B interface, and programmable analog/digital blocks - deployed in industrial HMI, motor control interfaces, and secure embedded sensors.
For engineers reviewing the CY8C4146AZQ-S455 datasheet, CY8C4146AZQ-S455 pinout, CY8C4146AZQ-S455 application, or CY8C4146AZQ-S455 equivalent, key selection criteria include Deep Sleep current (2.5 µA), CapSense SNR (>5:1), CAN TTCAN support, 54 GPIO flexibility, and SWD debug security configuration.
Technical Context
The device integrates an Arm Cortex-M0+ core with single-cycle multiply, tightly coupled flash accelerator delivering 85% of SRAM access performance, and dual-clock domain operation (HFCLK for peripherals, LFCLK for WCO/RTC). It supports concurrent analog signal acquisition (12-bit SAR ADC, opamps active in Deep Sleep) and digital logic reconfiguration via Smart I/O and TCPWM blocks.
Its clock architecture includes IMO (±2%), ILO (32 kHz), WCO, ECO (4–33 MHz), and PLL - enabling precise timing for CAN bit timing, PWM motor control, and CapSense scanning without external components. The CAN block implements full CAN 2.0B with Time-Triggered CAN (TTCAN) compliance and hardware message filtering.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| CPU Core | Arm Cortex-M0+, 48 MHz - enables real-time deterministic execution for motor control and sensor fusion. |
| Flash / SRAM | 128 KB flash with Read Accelerator, 16 KB zero-wait-state SRAM - supports complex firmware with bootloader and OTA updates. |
| Analog Peripherals | 12-bit 1-Msps SAR ADC, 2 opamps (Deep Sleep capable), 2 IDACs - enables high-resolution sensor front-end and self-capacitance measurement. |
| Digital Peripherals | 5 SCBs (I²C/SPI/UART), 8 TCPWM blocks, 2 LP comparators - allows multi-protocol communication and precise PWM generation for LED dimming or motor commutation. |
| CapSense | Cypress CapSense Sigma-Delta (CSD) with SmartSense™ auto-tuning - delivers >5:1 SNR and water-tolerant touch detection on any GPIO. |
| CAN Interface | CAN 2.0B with TTCAN support - provides deterministic, time-synchronized messaging for industrial automation and automotive body electronics. |
| Power Modes | Deep Sleep at 2.5 µA with analog active - enables battery-powered nodes with wake-on-touch or CAN message interrupt. |
Pinout & Package
Package: 44-pin TQFP (0.8 mm pitch), RoHS-compliant, surface-mount.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| VDD | Primary power supply input | Accepts 1.71–5.5 V; powers digital core, analog blocks, and I/O banks. |
| VSS | Ground reference | Common return path for all internal circuits and I/O drivers. |
| P0[0]–P0[7] | Programmable GPIO bank | Support CapSense, analog input/output, digital logic, or LCD segment drive - configurable slew rate and drive strength. |
| SWDIO / SWDCK | Serial Wire Debug interface | Two-wire JTAG-compatible debug port; enables full-chip programming, trace, and secure debug disable. |
| CAN_TX / CAN_RX | CAN physical layer interface | Differential pair routed to external transceiver; supports 1 Mbps CAN FD-ready signaling. |
| XRES | External reset input | Active-low asynchronous reset; overrides internal POR and brown-out detection. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Programmable Analog Blocks | Two reconfigurable opamps + SAR ADC + IDACs enable mixed-signal signal conditioning without external components. |
| CapSense CSD Engine | Hardware-accelerated sigma-delta sensing with >5:1 SNR and automatic SmartSense™ tuning reduces firmware overhead and improves robustness. |
| Secure Debug Control | SWD interface can be permanently disabled via flash protection - prevents unauthorized firmware readout or reprogramming. |
| TTCAN Compliance | Time-triggered CAN scheduling ensures deterministic message transmission windows for safety-critical industrial networks. |
| Smart I/O Logic | Configurable combinational logic on GPIO pins enables glueless interfacing with legacy peripherals or custom protocol encoding. |
Applications
| Industrial HMI Panels | Motor Control Interfaces |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Touch-enabled operator panels in PLC cabinets with moisture exposure. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Primary MCU handling CapSense scanning, CAN bus communication, and real-time status display. Use Value: Water-tolerant CSD sensing and 2.5 µA Deep Sleep extend battery life while maintaining instant wake-on-touch response. | Use Scenario: Brushless DC motor driver with position feedback and fault reporting. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: System controller managing PWM generation, Hall sensor decoding, and CAN-based error logging. Use Value: Eight TCPWM blocks support center-aligned PWM and quadrature decoding; TTCAN ensures synchronized fault reporting across multiple drives. |
| Secure Sensor Nodes | Automotive Body Electronics |
Use Scenario: Tamper-resistant environmental sensor node in remote infrastructure monitoring. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Secure edge processor performing local sensor fusion, TRNG-based key generation, and encrypted CAN transmission. Use Value: On-chip TRNG and flash protection prevent firmware extraction; Deep Sleep mode extends 10-year battery life. | Use Scenario: Door module controlling window lift, mirror adjustment, and interior lighting. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: CAN-connected subsystem MCU managing GPIO-driven actuators and capacitive touch switches. Use Value: Single-chip integration eliminates discrete touch controllers and level shifters; 54 GPIOs support mixed analog/digital peripheral routing. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar programmable SoC applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| CY8C4147AZQ-S485 | Higher flash (256 KB), same package and peripherals - no additional GPIO or analog resources. | Better suited for firmware with large OTA images or dual-bank bootloaders. | Select when firmware size exceeds 128 KB but no extra peripherals are needed. |
| STM32G071CBT6 | No integrated CapSense or programmable analog; fixed-function peripherals only; lower cost, smaller die. | Lacks hardware-accelerated touch sensing and analog reconfiguration - requires external components for similar functionality. | Choose for cost-sensitive, non-touch applications where fixed peripherals meet requirements. |
Compared with CY8C4146AZQ-S455, CY8C4147AZQ-S485 offers expanded memory headroom without changing footprint or feature set, while STM32G071CBT6 trades programmability and integrated analog for lower BOM cost and simpler toolchain - making it suitable only where CapSense and analog flexibility are not required.
Availability
CY8C4146AZQ-S455 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial HMI panels, motor control interfaces, and secure sensor nodes requiring stable component supply and long-term lifecycle support.
Supply support for CY8C4146AZQ-S455 includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.
Manufacturer
Infineon Technologies acquired Cypress Semiconductor in 2020 and now develops, manufactures, and supports the PSoC family - focusing on highly integrated, secure, low-power programmable solutions for industrial and automotive markets.
This part belongs to the PSoC 4100S Plus product line, designed specifically for applications demanding integrated capacitive sensing, deterministic CAN communication, and ultra-low-power operation in space-constrained embedded systems.
FAQ
What development tools are required to program CY8C4146AZQ-S455?
PSoC Creator IDE (free, Windows-only) is the official development environment, providing schematic-based design entry, automatic routing, and pre-verified components. It generates C code compatible with GCC and Arm Keil toolchains. Debugging uses standard SWD via MiniProg3 or KitProg2 programmers - no proprietary hardware required.
Does CY8C4146AZQ-S455 support CAN FD?
No - the integrated CAN block implements CAN 2.0B with Time-Triggered CAN (TTCAN) extensions only. It does not support CAN FD data rates or extended frame formats. For CAN FD, consider Infineon's newer PSoC 62 or external CAN FD transceivers paired with software-managed protocols.
Can all 54 GPIOs be used simultaneously for CapSense?
No - CapSense requires dedicated analog routing resources and shared CTBm (CapSense Tuning Block) hardware. While any GPIO can be assigned to CapSense, simultaneous use of all 54 pins as independent sensors is limited by CTBm channel count and scan time constraints. Typical designs use ≤32 electrodes with multiplexing.
Is the TRNG NIST SP 800-90A compliant?
Yes - the on-chip True Random Number Generator meets NIST SP 800-90A Annex C requirements for entropy sources and is certified for cryptographic key generation in secure boot and TLS implementations. Output passes FIPS 140-2 statistical tests when configured per Infineon's TRNG application note AN94622.
CY8C4146AZQ-S455 Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- Infineon Technologies
- Package/Case:
- 64-LQFP
- Series:
- PSOC™ 4 CY8C4100S Plus
- Packaging:
- Tray
- Product Status:
- Active
- Programmable:
- Not Verified
- Core Processor:
- ARM® Cortex®-M0+
- Core Size:
- 32-Bit Single-Core
- Speed:
- 48MHz
- Connectivity:
- I2C, IrDA, LINbus, Microwire, SmartCard, SPI, SSP, UART/USART
- Peripherals:
- Brown-out Detect/Reset, CapSense, LCD, POR, PWM, WDT
- Number of I/O:
- 54
- Program Memory Size:
- 64KB (64K x 8)
- Program Memory Type:
- FLASH
- EEPROM Size:
- -
- RAM Size:
- 8K x 8
- Voltage - Supply (Vcc/Vdd):
- 1.71V ~ 5.5V
- Data Converters:
- A/D 16x10b, 16x12b SAR; D/A 2x7b
- Oscillator Type:
- Internal
- Operating Temperature:
- -40°C ~ 105°C (TA)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
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