Cypress Releases CapSense Configurable Touch-Sensing Controller Device

Cypress Semiconductor, a developer of touch-sensing technology and solutions, announced the introduction of a new line of CapSense capacitive touch-sensing devices with low-power 1.8V operation to extend battery life in handheld mobile consumer applications.

According to Cypress Semiconductor, the CY8C20xx6A devices replace mechanical buttons and sliders, offering functional interface options for designers. The new devices also enable touch-sensing operation in applications such as white goods, home appliances, printers, computers and TVs/monitors.

Additionally, the CY8C20xx6A family offers the new SmartSense solution, which automatically calibrates capacitive-sensing parameters during the design process.

The CY8C20xx6A devices have up to 36 general-purpose I/Os (GPIOs) to implement multiple CapSense interfaces. Leveraging the PSoC programmable system-on-chip architecture, a single new CapSense device can also manage functions such as motor control, intelligent sensing, LED control and more - a capability called CapSense Plus. Additionally, the new devices include a USB interface. The CapSense devices allow customers to bring products to market quickly. The CY8C20xx6A device line is available in multiple configurations and packages, including a small form factor 3x3x0.6-mm 16-pin QFN.

The new CY8C20xx6A CapSense devices are supported by the CY3280-20X66 CapSense Development Kit, which includes a development board with ports for the following Plug-in Modules:

-CY3280-SLM - Linear Slider Module

-CY3280-SRM - Radial Slider Module

-CY3280-TPM - Trackpad Module

-CY3280-BSM - Simple Button Module

-CY3280-BMM - Matrixed Button Module

-CY3280-BBM - Breadboard Module.

Each package option of the new low-power devices is also supported by a CY3250-20xx6 ICE Pod Kit that includes emulator pods and feet, enabling a designer to perform system-level debugging.

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