ADVANCE
CYW4390
WICED™ Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 b/g/n SoC
with Embedded Application Processor
The Cypress CYW4390 is a single-chip device that provides the highest level of integration for applications targeting the Internet of
Things and provides a complete embedded wireless system solution included in a system-on-a-chip (SOC). The CYW4390 device
supports all the rates specified in the IEEE 802.11 b/g/n specifications. Included on-chip are an ARM Cortex-based applications
processor, single stream IEEE 802.11n MAC/baseband/radio, a 2.4 GHz transmit power amplifier (PA), and a receive low-noise
amplifier (LNA). It also supports optional antenna diversity for improved RF performance in difficult environments.
CYW4390 is an optimized SoC targeting embedded applications in the industrial and medical sensor, home appliances and, generally,
internet-of-things space.
Using advanced design techniques and process technology to reduce active and idle power, the CYW4390 is designed to address
the needs of embedded devices that require minimal power consumption and compact size.
It includes a power management unit which simplifies the system power topology and allows for direct operation from a battery for
battery powered applications while maximizing battery life.
Cypress Part Numbering Scheme
Cypress is converting the acquired IoT part numbers from Broadcom to the Cypress part numbering scheme. Due to this conversion,
there is no change in form, fit, or function as a result of offering the device with Cypress part number marking. The table provides
Cypress ordering part number that matches an existing IoT part number.
Table 1. Mapping Table for Part Number between Broadcom and Cypress
Broadcom Part Number
Cypress Part Number
BCM4390
CYW4390
BCM4390DKWBG
BCM4390DKWBGT
CYW4390DKWBG
CYW4390DKWBGT
Acronyms and Abbreviations
In most cases, acronyms and abbreviations are defined on first use.
For a comprehensive list of acronyms and other terms used in Cypress documents, go to http://www.cypress.com/glossary.
Features
General Features
■ Supports battery voltage range from 3.0V to 5.25V supplies
■ 6k-bit OTP for storing board parameters
with internal switching regulator.
■ Package options: 286 bump WLCSP (4.87 mm x 5.413 mm;
■ Programmable dynamic power management
0.2 mm pitch)
Key IEEE 802.11x Features
■ IEEE 802.11n compliant
■ Supports IEEE 802.15.2 external coexistence interface to
optimize bandwidth utilization with other co-located wireless
technologies such as Bluetooth, LTE, GPS, or WiMAX.
■ Single-stream spatial multiplexing up to 72 Mbps data rate
■ Supports 20 MHz channels with optional SGI.
■ Integrated ARMCR4™ processor with tightly coupled memory
for complete WLAN subsystem functionality, minimizing the
needtowakeuptheapplicationsprocessorforstandardWLAN
functions (to further minimize power consumption while
maintaining the ability to upgrade to future features in the field)
■ Full IEEE 802.11 b/g legacy compatibility with enhanced perfor-
mance
■ Tx and Rx low-density parity check (LDPC) support for
improved range and power efficiency
■ Software architecture supported by standard WICED SDK to
allow easy migration from existing discrete MCU designs and
to future devices
■ On-chip power and low-noise amplifiers.
■ Internal fractional nPLL allows support for a wide range of
reference clock frequencies.
Cypress Semiconductor Corporation
Document Number: 002-15055 Rev. *E
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Revised April 21, 2017