PSOC™ 4 CAPSENSE™ using PSOC™ 4000T and PSOC™ 4100T Plus training

June 9, 2026 · View on GitHub

This training introduces the 5th generation Multi-Sense Converter with Low-Power (MSCLP) available on the PSOC™ 4000T and PSOC™ 4100T Plus. It covers updates provided by the 5th generation MSCLP block, the capacitive sensing technology, and goes through two hands on labs for tuning capacitive sensors and the low power tuning procedure.

Device family

How to use this training?

  1. Download the training content.
  2. Watch the video or review the presentation at your own pace.
  3. Follow the step-by-step instructions in the training manual during the hands-on sections.
  4. Use the provided source files if needed to verify the solution.

Training level

  • E2: Intermediate

Pre-requisites

Tools (see training manual for versions and installation instructions)

Hardware

Duration

  • ~90 min video with hands-on labs

Agenda

  1. Introduction to the PSOC™ 4100T Plus
  2. What's new in MSCLP
  3. Low-power CAPSENSE™ design
  4. Introduction to the PSOC™ 4100T Plus proto kit
  5. ModusToolbox™ project creation
  6. Lab 1: CAPSENSE™ performance tuning
  7. Lab 2: CAPSENSE™ low-power tuning

Expected outcome

  • Become familiar with the 5th generation MSCLP block
  • Become proficient with the CAPSENSE™ performance tuning process
  • Understand impacts of low-power sensor tuning on power consumption

Content

References and resources

History

DateVersionDescription
12/12/2025**First public release
05/19/2026*AUpdates to formatting