KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 16 – Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), under the Faculty of Artificial Intelligence (FAI), recently held a comprehensive three-day hands-on training titled “Train-the-Trainer Infineon PSOC
Board” from April 14 to 16, 2025, at the Electrical Circuit Laboratory in UTM Kuala Lumpur. This face-to-face session marked the successful completion of Module 1 in a broader initiative focused on developing embedded systems using the cutting-edge PSOC 6 platform by Infineon Technologies.
The PSOC 6 (Programmable System-on-Chip) microcontroller is a dual-core MCU designed for secure, low-power embedded applications. It features an ARM Cortex-M4 and Cortex-M0+ core, allowing power efficiency while meeting sophisticated computing needs, including real-time control, wireless communication, and IoT integration. The PSOC 6 is widely adopted across numerous industries—from healthcare to automotive—making it an ideal development platform for researchers and developers looking to prototype advanced embedded solutions. The collaboration between UTM and Infineon Technologies highlights the increasing demand for such systems and the academic sector’s role in addressing industry needs. To facilitate the training, Infineon Technologies provided 15 sets of the PSOC 6 to UTM FAI, worth approximately USD 95 per set, totaling USD 1,425.
The training was facilitated by Chu Voon Fui and Timothy Yong from Infineon Technologies, which brought together 12 academic staff members from the FAI. Participants were introduced to key embedded system concepts, including ARM Cortex-M architecture, development tools like ModusToolBox, and practical implementations such as LED control and UART communication using PDL and HAL libraries.
The session achieved full engagement, with all participants successfully completing the technical setup and hands-on tasks. More importantly, the training empowered lecturers to effectively disseminate knowledge to their students in future courses and projects. This capacity-building initiative also lays the groundwork for research activities involving real-time systems, IoT applications, and even AI on the edge.
Feedback from participants has been overwhelmingly positive. Attendees appreciated the balance between theoretical grounding and practical implementation. Many noted that the hands-on focus helped demystify complex concepts and increased their confidence in using PSOC 6 for both teaching and applied research. “The trainers were highly knowledgeable, and the sessions were structured in a way that made advanced concepts accessible,” remarked one participant.
This training is not an isolated event; it marks the beginning of a strategic, long-term partnership between UTM and Infineon Technologies. Upcoming Modules 2 and 3, scheduled to be held online starting in June 2025, will delve deeper into advanced peripherals, FreeRTOS integration, and machine learning capabilities on PSOC platforms. Furthermore, certified UTM participants are expected to play a pivotal role as trainers, facilitating knowledge transfer within academia and for industry partners. Following the completion of this Train-the-Trainer (TTT) program, FAI trainers will extend similar training to other universities as well as related industries.
Looking ahead, plans are underway to establish a satellite lab and explore collaborative research initiatives that align with national priorities in embedded systems and AI applications. This sustained engagement underscores UTM’s commitment to innovation, industry-aligned education, and impactful research.
Source: UTM NewsHub