The IQS211 Capacitive Controller with Proximity, Touch and Movement Detection Announced by Azoteq
(PRWEB) October 02, 2014 -- Azoteq, the world leader in proximity and touch solutions, today announced the release to market of the IQS211. The IQS211 is the first low cost proximity controller with movement detection that prevents stuck conditions.
The IQS211 offers one self-capacitance channel in a small SOT23-6 package. Proximity wakeup allows for very low power consumption until the user interacts with the product. The outputs can be configured via OTP settings for proximity or movement and touch outputs. The device can operate in standalone, I2C or 1-wire streaming modes.
The IQS211 has several modes of operation. In fast response mode the device only draws 80uA and in low power mode only 4 uA while sensing, making it ideal for battery applications.
“The IQS211 is the lowest cost capacitive proximity, touch and movement controller available today” said Kobus Marneweck, VP of Marketing.
Features
• Pin compatible with IQS127/128/227/228
• Automatic Tuning Implementation (ATI)
• On-chip movement detection algorithm
• Minimal external components
• Up to 60pF sensor load
• Standalone direct outputs:
Primary output - Activation
Secondary output - Movement
• I2C interface
• 1-Wire streaming interfaces
• Special configurations:
Activation based on capacitive load at power-on
Automatic Threshold Adjustment (ATA) with varying capacitive load
• Movement output selection:
Pulse Frequency Modulation (PFM, default)
Pulse Width Modulation (PWM)
Latched
PWM only active in activation
• Low power consumption:
80uA (20ms response)
20uA (50ms response)
4uA Low Power mode
• Supply voltage: 1.8V to 3.6V
• Low profile TSOT23-6 package
Applications
• Wearable devices (fitness)
• Movement detection devices (anti-theft)
• White goods and appliances
• Human Interface Devices
• Proximity activated backlighting
• Applications with long-term activation
Pricing and Availability
The IQS211 is priced at $0.21 in quantities of 1K.
IQS211 samples and production are available from Mouser now.
About Azoteq (Pty) Ltd
Azoteq (Pty) Ltd (http://www.azoteq.com) is the world leader in proximity and touch solutions for switches, sliders, scroll wheels and touch screens in consumer and industrial applications. Azoteq (Pty) Ltd has design and manufacturing centers in South Africa and China, and sales offices and distributors in South Africa, Asia, Europe and the USA.
IQ Switch®, ProxSense®, LightSenseTM, AirButton®, DYCALTM are trademarks of Azoteq (Pty) Ltd.
Kobus Marneweck, Azoteq, Inc, http://www.azoteq.com, +1 +1 619 278 9011, [email protected]
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