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CAP1203-1-AC3-TR

MCHPCAP1203-1-AC3-TR

Microchip Technology
Capacitive Touch Sensors 3-Channel Capacitive Touch Sensor
17,276 in stock

Overview

The CAP1203 is a 3-channel capacitive touch sensor controller featuring integrated analog filtering and automatic recalibration. It is designed to simplify the implementation of touch buttons by handling parasitic capacitance and environmental noise internally, communicating state changes over I2C or SMBus.

Why Choose This Part

This sensor offers robust EMI protection with a digital blocker and RF detection filters to prevent false triggers. It simplifies firmware development by providing individual thresholds per channel and a dedicated Multiple Button Pattern detection mode for power button logic.

Applications

Consumer Electronics Control Panels
Replacing mechanical buttons with sleek touch interfaces in appliances and handheld devices.
Proximity Sensing
Utilizing high sensitivity settings to detect a hand or finger before physical contact is made.
Volume and Slider Controls
Implementing 'Press and Hold' logic for increment/decrement functions common in audio equipment.
Battery Powered UI
Using the 5uA deep sleep mode and wake-on-touch functionality to extend battery life in portable products.

Getting Started

Connect the CAP1203 to a microcontroller via the I2C bus and pull the ALERT pin to an interrupt-capable GPIO. Developers can evaluate performance using the Microchip CAP1203 Evaluation Board (ADM00714) and configure sensitivity registers to match their specific overlay material and thickness.

CAP1203-1 Family

Part NumberDifferenceStock
CAP1203-1-SN-TR Tape & Reel SN-TR 10,007
CAP1203-1-SN SN 14,975

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