Electronics Weekly
It implements a technology branded ‘TCRC’, which is aimed at operating panels in industry, construction machinery, medical environments and kitchens, for example.
“Whether in freezing cold, tropical heat, wet, or dusty environments, TCRC sensors work reliably,” claimed EBE. “They can be operated with gloves or dirty fingers and are not affected by water, oil, ice, food residue or dirt. They can also be used in areas with large amounts of water, such as with high-pressure cleaners and showers. The technology accurately detects genuine inputs and distinguishes them from unintentional activations.”
The eval board measures 30 x 30mm and can be mounted behind glass or plastic front panels.
TCRC is based on the company’s ‘corTEC’ intelligent sensing technology, originally developed for depth sensing in tanks holding thick sticky liquids which cling to the sensor even when the tank is empty.
Electronics Weekly has asked exactly what is purchased if the evaluation board proves that the technology suits the design need – watch this space if this is important to you.
Infineon recently announced automotive-grade microcontrollers with capacitive touch sensing peripherals.
