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EVAL-AD7147EBZ

ADIEVAL-AD7147EBZ

Analog Devices Inc.
AD7147 CapTouch™ Touch, Capacitive Sensor Evaluation Board
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Overview

The EVAL-AD7147EBZ is a dedicated evaluation board for the AD7147 CapTouch controller, designed to facilitate the development of capacitive touch interfaces. It features an on-board 8-bit MCU to handle data processing and communicates via a serial SPI interface. The board operates within a supply voltage range of 2.6V to 3.6V, making it suitable for low-power portable application prototyping.

Why Choose This Part

This evaluation kit includes the necessary cables and an embedded MCU, providing a complete out-of-the-box experience for sensor characterization. The SPI interface support allows for high-speed data acquisition from the capacitive-to-digital converter, while the 2.6V to 3.6V operating range aligns with standard lithium-ion and regulated power rails.

Applications

Consumer Interface Prototyping
Designing touch wheels, sliders, and buttons for handheld media players and mobile devices.
Industrial Control Panels
Developing sealed, durable touch interfaces for equipment that requires protection from environmental contaminants.
Wearable Device Input
Testing low-power capacitive sensors for gesture-based control in small form-factor electronics.

Key Specifications

Contents Board(s), Cable(s)
Embedded Yes, MCU, 8-Bit
Interface Serial, SPI
Sensor Type Touch, Capacitive
Voltage - Supply 2.6V ~ 3.6V
Utilized IC / Part AD7147

Getting Started

To begin evaluation, connect the board to a PC using the included cables and utilize the Analog Devices evaluation software to configure sensor thresholds and output data. Developers should review the AD7147 datasheet to understand the register map and SPI timing requirements for integration into their own firmware. The board serves as a reference layout for minimizing parasitic capacitance in PCB design.

Also Consider

CAP1188-1-CP-TR MCHPMicrochip Technology - A standalone 8-channel capacitive touch controller IC that also supports SPI and I2C for high-volume production designs.
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