CY8C21345_11 Datasheet, PDF (30/35 Pages) Cypress Semiconductor – PSoC Programmable System-on-Chip

CY8C21345
CY8C22345, CY8C22545
Glossary (continued)
bias
1. A systematic deviation of a value from a reference value.
2. The amount by which the average of a set of values departs from a reference value.
3. The electrical, mechanical, magnetic, or other force (field) applied to a device to establish a
reference level to operate the device.
block
1. A functional unit that performs a single function, such as an oscillator.
2. A functional unit that may be configured to perform one of several functions, such as a digital
PSoC block or an analog PSoC block.
buffer
1. A storage area for data that is used to compensate for a speed difference, when transferring
data from one device to another. Usually refers to an area reserved for IO operations, into
which data is read, or from which data is written.
2. A portion of memory set aside to store data, often before it is sent to an external device or as
it is received from an external device.
3. An amplifier used to lower the output impedance of a system.
bus
1. A named connection of nets. Bundling nets together in a bus makes it easier to route nets
with similar routing patterns.
2. A set of signals performing a common function and carrying similar data. Typically represented
using vector notation; for example, address[7:0].
3. One or more conductors that serve as a common connection for a group of related devices.
clock
The device that generates a periodic signal with a fixed frequency and duty cycle. A clock is
sometimes used to synchronize different logic blocks.
comparator
An electronic circuit that produces an output voltage or current whenever two input levels simultaneously
satisfy predetermined amplitude requirements.
compiler
A program that translates a high level language, such as C, into machine language.
configuration
space
In PSoC devices, the register space accessed when the XIO bit, in the CPU_F register, is set to
‘1’.
crystal oscillator An oscillator in which the frequency is controlled by a piezoelectric crystal. Typically a piezoelectric
crystal is less sensitive to ambient temperature than other circuit components.
cyclic redundancy A calculation used to detect errors in data communications, typically performed using a linear
check (CRC)
feedback shift register. Similar calculations may be used for a variety of other purposes such as
data compression.
data bus
A bi-directional set of signals used by a computer to convey information from a memory location
to the central processing unit and vice versa. More generally, a set of signals used to convey
data between digital functions.
debugger
A hardware and software system that allows the user to analyze the operation of the system
under development. A debugger usually allows the developer to step through the firmware one
step at a time, set break points, and analyze memory.
dead band
A period of time when neither of two or more signals are in their active state or in transition.
digital blocks
The 8-bit logic blocks that can act as a counter, timer, serial receiver, serial transmitter, CRC
generator, pseudo-random number generator, or SPI.
Document Number: 001-43084 Rev. *L
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