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shil_1288831
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Hi,

How can I connect PSoC 5LP to a SD card connector

Thanks

Shmuel

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Shmuel,

Since you are using the PSoC5 virtually any port or combination of ports will work fine for the SD car SPI interface.

If you share what SD card board you are using, I might be able to recommend an interface circuit to the CY8CKIT-059.

Note:  My SD cards limit the VDD voltage to 3.3V.  Because of the VDD limit many of these cards limit the max voltage to the SPI_CLK SPI_MOSI, SPI_MISO and SPI_CS pins to 3.3V.  The CY8CKIT-059 when powered through the USB through the KitProg interface provide VDD ~= 4.7V.

Len

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Rakshith
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Hi shil_1288831​,

As you are using a PSoC 5LP device, you can use the emFile component. Please refer to this link for more information regarding the same - https://www.cypress.com/documentation/component-datasheets/file-system-library-emfile

Thanks and Regards,

Rakshith M B

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Rakshith M B
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Len_CONSULTRON
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Shmuel,

If you're referring to physical HW connections, we can help if you can share which PSoC5 kit you are using (if you're using a kit) and which SD card board you are using.

Len

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Hi Len,

I'm using CY8CKIT-059.

I would like to know wich port is most recomended for the SPI connection.

Thanks

Shmuel

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Shmuel,

Since you are using the PSoC5 virtually any port or combination of ports will work fine for the SD car SPI interface.

If you share what SD card board you are using, I might be able to recommend an interface circuit to the CY8CKIT-059.

Note:  My SD cards limit the VDD voltage to 3.3V.  Because of the VDD limit many of these cards limit the max voltage to the SPI_CLK SPI_MOSI, SPI_MISO and SPI_CS pins to 3.3V.  The CY8CKIT-059 when powered through the USB through the KitProg interface provide VDD ~= 4.7V.

Len

Len
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Hi Len,

I don't have any special SD card.

The PSoC VDD=5V

I have level shiffter between 3.3V and 5V.

Thanks

Shmuel

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Shmuel,

I meant that many people use a SD card interface board designed for Arduino.  I've used a couple myself.

Did you create this SD card interface board yourself?

Len

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hi Len,

Yes, I'm designing a board.

See my design:

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I descide to put resistors to divide the voltage.

What do you think?

Thanks

Shmuel

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