maXTouch Knob on Display (KoD) Touch Controller enabled next-generation Human Machine Interface (HMI) solutions complement traditional touch screen designs.
designer HMI Many automotive and industrial touch interfaces are looking to combine the benefits of input Rotary encoder that has a mechanism with the flexibility of the screen multi-touch that is modern, Microchip Technology Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: MCHP) announced today that maXTouch Knob on Display (KoD) controller It is the first automotive grade touchscreen controller. that supports rotary encoder detection and reporting including a mechanical switch on the top of the touch panel This new technology is different from conventional rotary encoders. This allows the buttons to be mounted directly on the display. without having to open the panel or customize any touch gestures as well as increasing design flexibility and cost savings of the system.
KoD technology eliminates the need for custom touch sensor layouts. Designers can easily use the knob count, shape and placement of buttons. to support a wide range of end-user products. which the custom configuration Adaptable without changing the embedded firmware of the maXTouch KoD controller, leading to a faster and more flexible development cycle, the maXTouch KoD controller allows designers to maintain the convenience of a rotary encoder input device. that combines with modern interior design and creative innovation with smart surface and multi-touch display
Additional benefits that designers can expect are: Ease of building sealed and increasingly popular Human Machine Interface (HMI) modules for home appliance and industrial applications where the use of knob on display increases end-user security as well. No need to look at the screen while driving. to adjust the sound or air conditioning
Clayton Pillion, vice president of the Human Machine Interface business unit at Microchip Technology, said: “Modern user interfaces A multi-touch display is often used where mechanical buttons are removed for a more innovative design. But functions such as temperature or volume Still the best control through a rotary encoder.” Additionally, “the new maXTouch KoD technology offers the benefit of two things. with the support of the rotary encoder Complete with turn-key touch controller and dedicated tool kit. for quick use.”
With the release of the maXTouch KoD family, Microchip presents two different models. To provide customers with the freedom of design and flexibility to choose how to deploy their rotary encoders, KD variants allow customers to choose knob design partners and create their own solutions. By utilizing a reference design developed in conjunction with BNL Bearings, the design options are fully customized. for specific applications
With the addition of MK to support Magic Knob developed by Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. while maintaining mounting flexibility on standard touch sensor layouts, the Microchip Panasonic Magic Knob (MPMK) solution offers a high level of customization. for turning and pressing through haptic feedback as well as the highest level of material selection.
development of equipment
Microchip offers a comprehensive set of hardware and software development tools. To simplify and speed up the development cycle with a capacitive rotary knob.
- hardware:
- ATEVK-MXT2912TDAT-A: 15.6” / ATEVK-MXT2113TDAT-A: 13.3” OGS touch panel kit including development board with USB bridge
- Design capacitive rotary encoder knob with 30 detectors and push function.
- software:
- maXTouch Studio (IDE – Development Tool) with dedicated KoD family of plug-ins for knob design and parameter setting.
order
maXTouch Knob on Display (KoD) controller Available now if wish to buy Please contact your Microchip sales representative.
maXTouch KoD family details:
- ATMXT2912TD-A KD variant; up to 112 touch channels; LQFP 176
- ATMXT2113TD-A KD variant; up to 97 touch channels; LQFP 144
- ATMXT2912TD-A MK variant; up to 112 touch channels; LQFP 176
- ATMXT2113TD-A MK variant; up to 97 touch channels; LQFP 144
Resources
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