Cypress Semiconductor Corp. (NASDAQ: CY), the embedded solutions leader, announced today that it has expanded the cloud connectivity offerings for its Internet of Things (IoT) solutions with AliOS Things, Alibaba’s embedded IoT operating system. Developers can now streamline connections to Alibaba Cloud, the cloud computing arm of Alibaba Group, and design differentiated products with the flexible computing and security features of Cypress’ programmable PSoC® microcontrollers (MCUs) and the robust wireless connectivity of its industry-leading Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® portfolio for the IoT.
Cypress’ PSoC 6 MCUs have passed the advanced certification for AliOS Things with Alibaba Cloud connectivity. PSoC 6 is purpose-built for the IoT, providing the industry’s lowest power, most flexible dual-core Arm® Cortex®-M4 and Cortex-M0+ MCU with hardware-based security. These features deliver prolonged battery life, robust processing and sensing, and protection of sensitive user data. Cypress’ PSoC 4 MCUs have also passed the basic certification for the AliOS Things operating system. Cypress provides information on getting started with PSoC and AliOS Things, including links to supporting AliOS software development files on the Alibaba GitHub, at http://www.cypress.com/AliOSThings.
The PSoC 6 architecture is built on ultra-low-power 40-nm process technology, and the MCUs feature low-power design techniques that deliver industry-best active power to extend battery life up to a full week for wearables. The dual-core Arm Cortex-M4 and Cortex-M0+ architecture lets designers optimize for power and performance simultaneously. With the dual cores and its configurable memory and peripheral protection units, the PSoC 6 MCU delivers the highest level of protection defined by the Platform Security Architecture (PSA) from Arm. Designers can use the MCU’s software-defined peripherals to create custom analog front-ends (AFEs) or digital interfaces for innovative system components. The MCU features the latest generation of Cypress’ industry-leading CapSense® capacitive-sensing technology, enabling modern touch and gesture-based interfaces that are robust and reliable.
More information on PSoC 6 is available at http://www.cypress.com/psoc6.