Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) (also called Bluetooth Smart) is the power-and application-friendly version of Bluetooth, built for the Internet of Things (IoT).The power-efficiency of Bluetooth with low energy functionality makes it ideal for devices that run for long periods on power sources such as coin cell batteries or energy-harvesting devices.

PSoC® 4 BLE is an easy-to-use, ARM® Cortex™-M0 based, single-chip solution which integrates programmable analog front ends, programmable digital peripherals, CapSense® technology for touch-sensing, and a Bluetooth® LE (Low Energy) or Bluetooth Smart radio.

PRoC® BLE is an easy-to-use, ARM Cortex-M0 based, single-chip solution which integrates a Bluetooth LE radio and Cypress’s CapSense technology for touch-sensing.

BY THE END OF THIS WORKSHOP, YOU WILL:

• Understand Cypress’s BLE one-chip solutions, including PSoC4 BLE and PRoCBLE

• Understand the BLE architecture

• Learn how to use Cypress’s BLE solutions and development environment to implement:
  − BLE connections with PSoC4 BLE and PRoCBLE
  − One-chip, sensor-based, system designs with BLE connectivity for the Internet of Things
  − One-chip, CapSense® touch-sensing user interface designs with BLE connectivity

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Software/ Hardware Design or Product Engineers
• System Engineers or Architects
• Engineering Management/ Chief Technology Officers/ VPs
• Presidents of Companies Interested in Implementing BLE Technology

TARGET INDUSTRY APPLICATIONS:

• Wearables, Home Automation, Smartphone Accessories, Remote Controls, Beacons

WORKSHOP AGENDA:

• Bluetooth and PSoCTerms
• Demo #1: PSoCCreator™ and BLE Pioneer Kit Overview
• Cypress BLE Solution Overview
• Demo #2: BLE Component Overview
• BLE Architecture Overview
• Lab #2: IoTSensor-Based System Design
• Lab #3: CapSenseDesign with BLE Connectivity
• Cypress BLE Modules

REQUIRED HARDWARE:

• BLE Pioneer Kit (Provided FREE during workshop)
• Participants to bring Windows-based laptop with 2 free USB ports.

Workshop Lead Instructor:

Carl H Finke is a Field Applications Engineer at Cypress Semiconductor since 1998. Carl has designed and developed many products for Aerospace, Military, Industrial and Consumer markets. He is proficient in system, hardware and software design. He also teaches subjects including BLE design, Cap Sensing design, Analog mix sign design, Digital system design, Verilog and VHDL design languages.

About Cypress:

Cypress’s best-in-class embedded system solutions, superior engineering support and powerful development resources make it possible for visionaries and out-of-the-box thinkers to disrupt markets and create new products – even new product categories – that can change our connected world for the better. From the entrepreneur building a revolutionary new product in a garage to the Fortune 500 engineering team tasked with making the impossible happen now, Cypress is today’s technology partner for tomorrow’s innovations.

About Arrow:

Arrow Electronics is a global provider of products, services and solutions to industrial and commercial users of electronic components and enterprise computing solutions, with 2015 sales of $23.28 billion. Arrow serves as a supply channel partner for over 100,000 original equipment manufacturers, contract manufacturers and commercial customers through a global network of more than 460 locations serving over 85 countries.

About ITAC:

ITAC is dedicated to helping NYC manufacturing and technology companies grow their top and bottom lines. It's our mission, and what we were created to do by legislation enacted over twenty-five years ago. We do not simply advise, we also provide training and implementation expertise on a variety of topics that make companies more competitive. We work with small and mid-size manufacturers throughout the five boroughs, and help them expand into new markets, create innovative products, develop their customer base, find new partners, improve their processes and develop sustainable practices. This also translates into job creation/retention, and significant economies of time and money.

Check-in will be at 8:30 AM and the workshop will begin at 9:00 AM.

Food will be provided.