Phidgets Capacitive Touch Sensor (increased sensitivity)

• Phidgets Capacitive Touch Sensor
• Detects touch through plastic, glass or paper
• Supply voltage: 2.0 to 5.25 VDC
• Works through 1/2" of glass
• RoHS Compliant

The Phidgets Capacitive Touch Sensor (increased sensitivity) can detect a touch through plastic, glass or paper. A material thickness of up to 1/2" is recommended. The sensor can work as a close proximity sensor, sensing objects at a distance of up to 1/2" from the board in all directions without direct contact.

On the bottom side of the touch sensor there is a small exposed metallic pad. A soldered connection can be made to the pad to increase the size and dimensions of the touchable area, such as attaching the sensor to a metallic object or some wire. This sensor is designed to be 3.3V compatible and can interface with other products as an alternative.

Features:

• Capacitive touch sensor that can detect a touch through plastic, glass or paper
• A material thickness of up to 1/2" is recommended
• The sensor can be attached to metallic objects to allow for a larger touch pad
• The sensor is Ratiometric
• Sensor value when Touching: 1000
• Extended touch area: Yes

This sensor connects to an Analog Input on the:

• 1018 - PhidgetInterfaceKit 8/8/8
• 1019 - PhidgetInterfaceKit 8/8/8 w/6 Port Hub
• 1070 - PhidgetSBC
• 1202 - PhidgetTextLCD
• 1203 - PhidgetTextLCD