MAX11800ETC+T

Product Overview

Category

The MAX11800ETC+T belongs to the category of integrated circuits (ICs).

Use

This product is primarily used for touch screen applications, specifically capacitive touch screens.

Characteristics

• High sensitivity: The MAX11800ETC+T offers high sensitivity, allowing for accurate touch detection.
• Low power consumption: This IC is designed to operate with low power consumption, making it suitable for battery-powered devices.
• Small package size: The MAX11800ETC+T comes in a compact package, enabling its use in space-constrained applications.
• Noise immunity: It features excellent noise immunity, ensuring reliable touch detection even in noisy environments.

Package and Quantity

The MAX11800ETC+T is available in a TQFN package. Each package contains one unit of the IC.

Specifications

• Supply voltage: 2.6V to 3.6V
• Operating temperature range: -40°C to +85°C
• Communication interface: I2C
• Touch resolution: Up to 1024 x 1024
• Maximum touch rate: 250Hz
• Power consumption: 1.8mA (typical)

Pin Configuration

The MAX11800ETC+T has a total of 48 pins. The pin configuration is as follows:

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Pin Name Description

1 VDD Power supply 2 GND Ground 3 SDA I2C data line 4 SCL I2C clock line 5 IRQ Interrupt request output 6 INT Interrupt output 7 X+ Capacitive touch screen X+ electrode 8 Y+ Capacitive touch screen Y+ electrode 9 X- Capacitive touch screen X- electrode 10 Y- Capacitive touch screen Y- electrode ... ... ... ```

Functional Features

The MAX11800ETC+T offers the following functional features:

1. Multi-touch support: It can detect and track multiple touch points simultaneously.
2. Gesture recognition: The IC is capable of recognizing various gestures, such as swiping, pinching, and rotating.
3. Noise filtering: It incorporates advanced algorithms to filter out noise and provide accurate touch detection.
4. Low-power mode: The MAX11800ETC+T includes a low-power mode to further reduce power consumption when touch detection is not required.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• High sensitivity ensures precise touch detection.
• Low power consumption extends battery life in portable devices.
• Small package size allows for flexible integration into various applications.
• Excellent noise immunity guarantees reliable touch operation in noisy environments.

Disadvantages

• Limited touch resolution compared to some high-end touch screen controllers.
• Requires an external microcontroller or processor for complete system integration.

Working Principles

The MAX11800ETC+T operates based on capacitive sensing principles. It detects changes in capacitance caused by touch input on the touch screen electrodes. By measuring these changes, it determines the position and characteristics of the touch input.

Application Field Plans

The MAX11800ETC+T is suitable for a wide range of touch screen applications, including but not limited to: - Smartphones and tablets - Portable gaming devices - Industrial control panels - Automotive infotainment systems - Home automation interfaces

Alternative Models

For those seeking alternative options, the following models are worth considering: - MAX11801ETC+T: Similar to the MAX11800ETC+T with additional features for enhanced touch performance. - STMPE811QTR: A touch screen controller from STMicroelectronics offering similar functionality. - AT42QT1010-TSHR: A capacitive touch sensor IC from Microchip Technology with a smaller package size.

These alternative models provide comparable capabilities and can be considered based on specific application requirements.

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