Phidgets Capacitive Touch Sensor (increased sensitivity)
Product details
| Management number | 234971098 | Release Date | 2026/07/02 | List Price | $4.62 | Model Number | 234971098 | ||
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- 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
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