Microchip Technology PICDEM inductive touch development kit

Microchip has announced the PICDEM inductive touch development kit that makes it easy to develop inductive touch-sensing applications using standard 8-, 16- or 32-bit PIC microcontrollers or 16-bit dsPIC digital signal controller.

The kit includes a fully developed, inductive touch board with embossed metal front panel, source code, schematics and a diagnostic software tool that enables designers to evaluate their application.

Inductive touch sensing’s fundamental operating principles enable it to work through a front panel, such as plastic, stainless steel or aluminium, providing a sealed user interface that works through gloves and on surfaces that contain liquids.

Major applications for inductive touch-sensing user interfaces include those in the appliance market.