Resistive Touchscreen Controllers enable multi-touch operation.
Press Release Summary:
Intended for electronic devices, BU21023/BU21024 series enable multi-touch operation and gesture-based controls, such as pinching, spreading, and rotating, without additional input devices. Design also permits operation with fingernails or while wearing gloves. Both IC series integrate dedicated analog circuit and CPU for 2-point coordinate and gesture detection. Also included, calibration function minimizes effects of panel variations.
Original Press Release:
ROHM Introduces Industry's First Multi-Touch Controller for Resistive Touchscreens
SAN DIEGO, Calif. - The new BU21023/BU21024 series of high-speed, high noise immunity, low-voltage resistive touchscreen controllers are now available from ROHM Semiconductor. These new controllers are the industry's first to enable multi-touch (two-point) operation and intuitive gesture control, including pinching, spreading and rotating - previously possible only with more expensive capacitive touch systems.
The increasing functionality and sophistication of electronic devices drives the demand for touchscreens which are preferred for their ease of use and versatility. In addition they enable direct interaction without the need for input devices. Resistive touchscreens account for over 75% of the touchscreen market, due in large part to their lower cost and higher precision when compared to capacitive technologies. Another advantage is that they allow operation with fingernails or even while wearing gloves, unlike capacitive touchscreens that require a conductor or dielectric.
"Touchscreen panels are used in a wide variety of applications, including cellular telephones and car navigation systems," said Nick Ikuta, ROHM, Sr. Technical Marketing Manager. "The functionality of electronic devices is increasing day by day and operation by touch panel is increasingly shifting toward pinch, spread and other intuitive finger gestures. Until now, in order to actualize functions like these, electrostatic capacitance type touchscreens were the only choice. With the new BU21023/BU21024 series, conventional 4-wire resistive touchscreen designs can be easily expanded to include dual-touch."
The BU21023/BU21024 series ICs integrate a dedicated analog circuit and CPU for precise two-point coordinate and gesture detection. A calibration function is also built-in that minimizes the effects of panel variations during production as well as fluctuations in touchscreen device characteristics caused by temperature variations or time-based degradation.
Pricing (small OEM qty.): US$3.30 [BU21023MUV]
US$3.30 [BU21023GUL]
US$3.30 [BU21024FV]
Availability: Samples Now
Delivery: 12 weeks ARO
About ROHM Semiconductor:
ROHM Semiconductor is an industry leader in system LSI, discrete components and module products, utilizing the latest in semiconductor technology. ROHM's proprietary production system, which includes some of the most advanced automation technology, is a major factor in keeping it at the forefront of the electronic component manufacturing industry. In addition to its development of electronic components, ROHM has also developed its own production system so that it can focus on specific aspects of customized product development. ROHM employs highly skilled engineers with expertise in all aspects of design, development and production. This allows ROHM the flexibility to take on a wide range of applications and projects and the capability to serve valuable clients in the automotive, telecommunication and computer sectors, as well as consumer OEMs.
