Cypress Semiconductor Corp., a company specializing in mixed-signal, programmable solutions, has reportedly released new line of CapSense capacitive touch-sensing devices with low-power 1.8V operation to offer better battery life in handheld mobile consumer applications.

 

The company's CapSense touch-sensing solution is used in mobile handsets, laptops, consumer electronics, white goods, automotive applications, and virtually any system by replacing the mechanical button or switch in these devices.

 

The latest release CY8C20xx6A devices also offers exceptional response time with the most precise scanning of any CapSense devices. It replaces mechanical buttons and sliders and includes full-speed USB interface, offering attractive, functional interface options for designers.

 

It comes with a superior immunity to conducted and radiated noise, as well as robust waterproofing, the new devices also enable reliable touch-sensing operation in applications such as white goods, home appliances, printers, computers and TVs/monitors, the company said.

 

Additionally, the CY8C20xx6A family offers the new patent-pending SmartSense' solution, which automatically calibrates capacitive-sensing parameters during the design process, cutting days of development time.

 

“Robust immunity to noise and water has helped the CapSense solution build a strong leadership position in mobile consumer and wall-plugged applications,” said Gokul Krishnan, director of marketing for the user interface business unit at Cypress, in a statement. “The 1.8V operation of the new CY8C20xx6A devices significantly boosts the CapSense advantage for battery-powered electronics as we extend our leadership position in the touch-sensing market.”

 

In addition to these features, the new CY8C20xx6A devices accompanies 36 general-purpose I/Os to implement multiple CapSense interfaces. It uses the PSoC programmable system-on-chip architecture to manage functions such as motor control, intelligent sensing, LED control.

 

The company is currently offering the new CY8C20xx6A device line in multiple configurations and packages, including a small form factor 3x3x0.6-mm 16-pin QFN.

These new lines of devices are also supported by the CY3280-20X66 CapSense Development Kit, which includes a development board with ports for variety of plug-in modules from the company.