CapSense® Express™ SmartSense™ Series, Sensor, Capacitive Touch

Products belonging to this category offer the necessary analog stimulus and measurement capabilities required to operate a touch sensing transducer based on capacitance. Additionally, they facilitate the communication of the generated information in a format that is easily compatible with microcontrollers or similar devices. This compatibility can be achieved through interfaces such as I2C or SPI serial interface, UART, or a simple logic signal. These products are widely utilized in applications related to human interfaces. These products serve the following purposes: Analog Stimulus: They provide the required signals to stimulate the capacitance-based touch sensing transducer. These signals enable the transducer to detect touch or proximity. Measurement Resources: The products include resources for accurately measuring the capacitance changes caused by touch or proximity. This measurement capability allows for precise detection and analysis of touch events. Interface Compatibility: The products offer various communication interfaces, such as I2C or SPI serial interface, UART, or simple logic signals. These interfaces allow for convenient data exchange between the touch sensing transducer and microcontrollers or similar devices. Common applications for these products include human interface applications, where touch sensing plays a crucial role in user interaction. Examples of such applications include touchscreens, touchpads, trackpads, proximity sensors, and other touch-sensitive input devices. These products ensure efficient and reliable touch detection and facilitate seamless integration with microcontrollers or similar devices, enabling smooth user experiences in a wide range of electronic systems.