Welcome to the CY3242-IOXlite I2C Port Expander Lite Demonstration Kit
Thank you for your interest in Cypress’s CY3242-IOXlite I2C Port Expander Lite
Demonstration Kit. This kit will allow you to quickly familiarize yourself with the I2C
Port Expander hardware and software.
Start by inserting the included CD-ROM into the CD or DVD drive on your PC. If
autorun is enabled on your computer, the Getting Started document is automatically
launched. Additional documents, schematics, firmware examples, and software are
also on the CD-ROM.
Refer to the Getting Started document, available in the root directory of the CD and
on your hard drive in the Documents directory. There is also a shortcut to the
document on the start menu.
Additional Resources to Speed Your System from Design to Production
Design Collateral Jump-Starts Your Project
Cypress maintains an extensive collection of Application Notes, Data Sheets, Developer
Kits, Errata Updates, Evaluation Boards, Models, Reference Designs, Software, Drivers,
and Technical Articles. All these documents are available to help you design Cypress
products. They are located on the Cypress web site at
www.cypress.com/designresources.
Knowledgebase Includes Answers to Frequent Questions
Containing thousands of technical articles (and growing daily), our Knowledgebase
contains the answers you’re looking for. With articles categorized by products and families,
Knowledgebase content can be browsed or searched for relevant material. Recent
improvements to the search capability make finding the information you need simple and
straightforward! Knowledgebase is available at
www.cypress.com/support/knowledge_base.cfm.
Discussion Boards Promote Peer-to-Peer Collaboration
Connect with other customers and product experts to discuss Cypress products and
technologies. The discussion boards available at
www.cypress.com/forums
include
Programmable System-on-a-Chip™ (PsoC
®
), Universal Serial Bus (USB), and Network
Search Engines (NSE).
“ConnectionCenter” Technical Support System Provides Expert Guidance
Cypress technical support, available at
www.cypress.com/support
on the Cypress web site,
offers free assistance in understanding device operation and in the use of Cypress
development tools. In addition, Cypress offers design guidance regarding system
architecture and the use of Cypress parts in the customer’s application.
“CyPros” Third-party Consultants Offer Engineering Resources
Customers that need complex or extensive design assistance should be prepared to
engage third-party consultants. As a service to our customers, Cypress maintains a list of
independent consultants that are certified and demonstrate competence in Cypress
products. This list is available online at
www.cypress.com/support/cypros.
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