LQ
QT100
HARGE-TRANSFER QTOUCH™ IC
C
This datasheet is applicable to all revision 3 chips
The QT100 charge-transfer (‘QT’) touch sensor is a self-contained digital IC capable
of detecting near-proximity or touch. It will project a touch or proximity field through
any dielectric like glass, plastic, stone, ceramic, and even most kinds of wood. It can
also turn small metal-bearing objects into intrinsic sensors, making them responsive
to proximity or touch. This capability, coupled with its ability to self-calibrate, can lead
to entirely new product concepts.
OUT
VSS
1
2
3
6
5
4
SYNC/MODE
VDD
It is designed specifically for human interfaces, like control panels, appliances, toys,
lighting controls, or anywhere a mechanical switch or button may be found.
SNSK
SNS
AT A GLANCE
Number of keys:
One
Technology:
Patented spread-spectrum charge-transfer (direct mode)
Key outline sizes:
Electrode design:
Layers required:
Electrode materials:
Electrode Substrates:
Panel materials:
Panel thickness:
Key sensitivity:
Interface:
6mm x 6mm or larger (panel thickness dependent); widely different sizes and shapes possible
Solid or ring electrode shapes
One
Etched copper, silver, carbon, Indium Tin Oxide (ITO), Orgacon† ink
PCB, FPCB, plastic films, glass
Plastic, glass, composites, painted surfaces (low particle density metallic paints possible)
Up to 50mm glass, 20mm plastic (electrode size dependent)
Settable via capacitor
Digital output, active high
Moisture tolerance:
Power:
Good
2V ~ 5V
Package:
6-pin SOT23-6 RoHS compliant
Signal processing:
Applications:
Self-calibration, auto drift compensation, noise filtering
Control panels, consumer appliances, toys, lighting controls, mechanical switch or button
QTouch™ (patented Charge-transfer method)
HeartBeat™ (monitors health of device)
Patents:
†
Orgacon is a registered trademark of Agfa-Gevaert N.V
AVAILABLE OPTIONS
TA
SOT23-6
-40ºC to +85ºC
QT100-ISG
LQ
C
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QT100_3R0.09_0707