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News Release from: Cypress Semiconductor | Subject: PSoC CapSense devices
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 29 September 2006
Programmable SoCs are optimised for
sensing
Cypress Semiconductor Corp has introduced a family of PSoC (Programmable System-on-Chip) devices optimised for use in capacitive sensing interface applications.
Cypress Semiconductor Corp has introduced a family of PSoC (Programmable System-on-Chip) devices optimised for use in capacitive sensing interface applications The new CapSense devices deliver 45x better noise immunity, 30% faster update speeds with 60% lower power consumption and 300% greater resolution than previous devices, improving on the industry's most flexible capacitive sensing solution
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 7 Feb 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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A single CapSense device can replace dozens of mechanical switches and controls with a simple, touch-sensitive interface.
CapSense-based "button" and "slider" controls are more reliable than their mechanical counterparts because they are not prone to the environmental wear-and-tear that affects exposed buttons and switches.
Cypress recently announced that it has surpassed 100 CapSense design wins worldwide in applications that include mobile handsets, portable media players, white goods, computers, printers and automotive, among others.
"We are improving on what is already the premier capacitive sensing solution on the market", said George Saul, Vice President of Cypress's PSoC Business Unit.
"These improvements, particularly much better noise immunity and lower power consumption, strengthen PSoC CapSense as a clear choice for designers looking to implement capacitive sensing in next-generation handsets and other systems".
There are three versions of the new CapSense optimised devices: the CY8C20234 (16-pin QFN package), the CY8C20334 (24-pin QFN) and the CY8C20434 (32-pin QFN).
Pricing in 10,000-unit quantities ranges from US $1.26 each for the 32-pin device, to about $1.09 each for the 16-pin part.
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