CY8C21334_11 Datasheet, PDF (32/37 Pages) Cypress Semiconductor – Automotive PSoC® Programmable System-on-Chip™

CY8C21334, CY8C21534
Glossary (continued)
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 I/O 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 feedback shift
check (CRC)
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 you 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.
digital-to-analog A device that changes a digital signal to an analog signal of corresponding magnitude. The analog-to-digital
converter (DAC) converter (ADC) performs the reverse operation.
duty cycle
The relationship of a clock period high time to its low time, expressed as a percent.
emulator
Duplicates (provides an emulation of) the functions of one system with a different system, so that the second
system appears to behave like the first system.
Document Number: 001-12550 Rev. *H
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