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Capacitive Touchscreens

A capacitive touch screen consists of a glass panel with a capacitive (charge storing) material coating its surface. Circuits located at corners of the screen measure the capacitance of a person touching the overlay. Frequency changes are measured to determine the X and Y coordinates of the touch event.

Capacitive type touch screens are very durable, and have a high clarity. They are used in a wide range of applications, from restaurant and POS use to industrial controls and information kiosks.

Advantages Disadvantages
  • High touch resolution
  • High image clarity
  • Not affected by dirt, grease, moisture.
  • Must be touched by finger, will not work with any non-conductive input

Touchscreen Specifications
Touch Type:3M ClearTek Capacitive
Cable Interface:PC Serial/COM Port (9-pin) or USB Port
Touch Resolution:1024 x 1024
Activation Force:less than 3 ounces
Light Transmission:88% at 550 nm wavelength (visible light spectrum)
Durability Test:100,000,000 plus touches at one point
Temperature:Operating: -15°C to 50°C
Storage: -50°C to 85°C
Humidity:Operating: 90% RH at max 40°C, non-condensing
Chemical Resistance:The active area of the touchscreen is resistant to all chemicals that do not affect glass, such as: Acetone, Toluene, Methyl ethyl ketone, Isopropyl alcohol, Methyl alcohol, Ethyl acetate, Ammonia-based glass cleaners, Gasoline, Kerosene, Vinegar
Regulations:UL, CE, TUV, FCC-B
Software Drivers:Windows XP, 2000, NT, ME, 98, 95, 3.1, DOS, Macintosh OS, Linux, Unix (3rd Party)

 



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