Infineon Technologies PSOC 4 HVMS Lite Kits

The PSOC 4 HVMS Lite Kits by Infineon Technologies offer a hardware platform for evaluating the PSOC High-Voltage Mixed-Signal microcontroller in automotive and industrial environments. These kits integrate a multi‑sense converter (MSC) with support for Infineon CAPSENSE™ capacitive sensing technology, programmable analog blocks, and a 12 V high‑voltage LDO that enables direct operation from a vehicle’s battery. An onboard LIN PHY supports communication over LIN or CXPI networks, while a 12‑bit SAR ADC, PWMs, and digital interfaces allow comprehensive signal acquisition and control testing. Additional resources include a temperature sensor and potentiometer for analog evaluation. Applications cover steering wheel switches, hands‑on detection, door handle sensors, PTC heater controls, and LED lighting systems. This makes the kit suitable for functional verification of high‑voltage mixed‑signal designs.

PSOC 4 HVMS Lite Kits Features  

The Infineon Technologies PSoC 4 HVMS Lite Kits are evaluation platforms for the PSoC High-Voltage Mixed Signal microcontroller. They integrate an Arm® Cortex® CPU with various analog and digital peripherals. Let’s go through its features in detail: 

Integrated High‑Voltage Mixed‑Signal Architecture

The PSOC  4 HVMS Lite Kits are built around a high‑voltage mixed‑signal microcontroller. They include a 12 V LDO regulator that allows direct operation from the electrical system of a vehicle. This setup integrates programmable analog blocks and an Arm Cortex CPU, enabling evaluation of both digital and analog subsystems in automotive and industrial environments.

Advanced Sensing and Conversion

A fifth‑generation Multi‑Sense Converter (MSC) block supports Infineon CAPSENSE technology for touch or proximity detection. The kits also incorporate a 12‑bit SAR ADC, enabling precise measurement of analog signals from external sensors or the onboard temperature sensor and potentiometer.

Digital and PWM Functionality

The kits include digital peripherals such as programmable PWM channels for signal generation or motor control. These features enable the testing of mixed-signal designs that combine analog input monitoring with digital output control on a single evaluation platform.

Communication Interfaces

A LIN/CXPI interface with integrated PHY is provided for serial communication, allowing evaluation in automotive networks and other distributed systems. This interface supports direct integration with vehicle subsystems, sensors, and actuators for development and verification purposes.

Applications

The PSOC 4 HVMS Lite Kits are designed for evaluating mixed-signal control and sensing in various automotive subsystems. They are used in steering wheel switches, where capacitive sensing and PWM outputs manage user inputs and feedback. In hands‑on detection systems, the integrated multi‑sense converter enables precise detection of driver interaction. The kits also support door handle sensors, combining analog signal acquisition with digital processing for proximity or touch-activated functions. Beyond input systems, they are applied in PTC heater controls and LED lighting modules, leveraging the high-voltage subsystem, LIN/CAN communication, and PWM capability for reliable in-vehicle operation.