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Azoteq is the world leader in capacitive proximity and touch solutions for next generation user interfaces. The ProxSense® capacitive sensors are the most sensitive and robust proximity and touch controllers available for use in touch keys, touch keypads, metal touch panels, non-ITO LCD screens, single layer ITO touch screens and 3D touch screens. The combination of proximity and touch enables new applications such as proximity wake up, backlight illumination and air gestures. Azoteq's ProxSense® provides the next evolution in user interfaces for consumer, medical, industrial and automotive applications.


Azoteq ProxSense Proximity and Touch Sensing Controllers

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New Azoteq Products

Azoteq IQS133 IQ Switch ProxSense 3-Channel Capacitive Sensors

Added 12/2012 Azoteq Evaluation Kits & Tools Learn More
Added 07/2012 Azoteq IQS243 & IQS904 IQ Switch® ProxSense® Capacitive Sensors Learn More
Added 03/2012 Azoteq IQS259 ProxSense® 9-Channel Capacitive Sensor Controller Learn More
Added 03/2012 Azoteq IQS253 ProxSense® Configurable 3-Channel DYCAL™ Capacitive Sensor Controller Learn More
Added 01/2012 Azoteq IQS410 ProxSense™ XY Touch Panel Controllers Learn More
Added 12/2011 Azoteq IQS133 IQ Switch® - ProxSense™ 3-Channel Capacitive Sensors Learn More
Added 11/2011 Azoteq IQS127D / IQ128 ProxSense™ Capacitive Proximity / Touch Controllers Learn More
Added 11/2011 Azoteq IQS222 IQ Switch® - ProxSense® Wheel/Slider Controllers Learn More
Added 11/2011 Azoteq IQS316 IQ Switch® - ProxSense™ Capacitive Sensing Controllers Learn More

Featured Azoteq Products

Azoteq Evaluation Kits & Tools

Azoteq Evaluation Kits feature a modular design. Designers can connect one of the supplied IC modules into the main board, or wire into a prototype for rapid prototyping. Azoteq Evaluation Kits can be used in one of 2 modes: Direct mode: battery or USB powered, output on LEDs, or Data Streaming Mode to a graphical user interface. OTP bits can be programmed on the kit. The main board can be interfaced to any personal computer with the optional Azoteq Configuration Tool and can be used with the data streaming dongle, making the adjustments by means of the USBProg software.

Azoteq IQS253 ProxSense® Configurable 3-Channel DYCAL™ Capacitive Sensor Controller

The IQS253 ProxSense® Configurable 3-Channel DYCAL™ Capacitive Sensor Controller features Azoteq's patented DYCAL™ algorithm, which allows the sensor to track environmental changes during prolonged periods of activation. Azoteq's IQS253 ProxSense® Configurable 3-Channel DYCAL™ Capacitive Sensor Controller uses advanced analog and digital circuitry to achieve unparalleled proximity and touch performance. The high sensitivity enables the IQS253 ProxSense® Configurable 3-Channel DYCAL™ Capacitive Sensor Controller to work reliably through glass of up to 25 mm thick and achieves proximity detection of up to 250 mm with practical electrodes. The device can operate from 1.8 to 3.6V and achieves power consumption as low as 6 microampere while still sensing proximity and touch. The I2C compatible interface allows full control from a host controller.

Azoteq IQS259 ProxSense® 9-Channel Capacitive Sensor Controller

Azoteq's IQS259 ProxSense® 9-Channel Capacitive Sensor Controller uses advanced analog and digital circuitry to achieve unparalleled proximity and touch performance. The high sensitivity enables the IQS259 ProxSense® 9-Channel Capacitive Sensor Controller to work reliably through glass up to 25mm thick and achieves proximity detection up to 250mm. The Azoteq IQS259 ProxSense® 9-Channel Capacitive Sensor Controller can operate from 1.8 to 3.6V and achieves power consumption as low as 8 microampere while still sensing proximity and touch. The I2C compatible interface allows for full control of the sensor functions from a host controller.

Azoteq IQS243 & IQS904 IQ Switch® ProxSense® Capacitive Sensors

Azoteq IQS243 & IQS904 IQ Switch® ProxSense® Capacitive Sensors are fully integrated single channel or 3 channel capacitive contact and proximity sensors with market leading sensitivity and automatic tuning to the sense antenna. These sensors each provide a cost effective minimalist implementation requiring very few external components. The IQS243 3 channel capacitive sensor includes an I²C-compatible interface which provides full control to a host. The IQS904 single channel capacitive sensor provides a built-in controller for dimming applications. Azoteq IQS243 & IQS904 IQ Switch® ProxSense® Capacitive Sensors also offer extremely low current consumption, automatic tuning for optimal operation in various environments, and compensation against sensitivity reducing objects.

Azoteq IQS127D / IQ128 ProxSense™ Capacitive Proximity / Touch Controllers

The Azoteq IQS127D and IQS128 are high-performance IQ Switch® - ProxSenseSingle-Channel Capacitive Proximity/Touch Controllers. Azoteq IQS127D ProxSense features dual touch and proximity outputs and Automatic Antenna Tuning Implementation (ATI) for automatic adjustment for optimal performance. The IQS128 features Dynamic Calibration (DYCAL™) technology, providing intelligent hysteresis to allow for sensor drift even during sensor activation. Azoteq IQS127D and IQS128 single-channel capacitive proximity/touch controllers feature Internal Capacitor Implementation (ICI) reference capacitor on-chip. The IQS127D is designed for use in LCD, Plasma, and LED TVs, GSM cell phones (on ear detection / touch keys), LED flashlights or head lamps, and more. The IQS128 is optimized for 3-D glasses, occupancy sensors, personal media players, and more.

Azoteq IQS133 IQ Switch® - ProxSense™ 3-Channel Capacitive Sensors

Azoteq IQS133 IQ Switch® - ProxSense3-Channel Capacitive Sensors are fully integrated 3-channel capacitive contact and proximity sensors with market-leading sensitivity and automatic tuning of the sense antenna. Azoteq IQS133 ProxSense 3-Channel Capacitive Sensors provide a minimalist implementation requiring as few as two external components. The Azoteq IQS133 features sub 4µA current consumption and is ideal for use in a variety of applications, including white goods/appliances, remote controls, office equipment, and more.

Azoteq IQS222 IQ Switch® - ProxSense® Wheel/Slider Controllers

Azoteq IQS222 IQ Switch® - ProxSense® Wheel/Slider and Touch Key Controllers with Proximity Detection offer industry-leading resolution (up to 11 bits) for a wheel/slider controller. Azoteq IQ222 ProxSense Wheel/Slider and Touchkey Controllers are 8-channel capacitive sensing devices, 3 of which can be used for a wheel/slider type interface. The IQS222 can operate as a controller for 8 keys or a wheel or slider and up to 5 keys. These Azoteq wheel/slider controllers are designed for use in a variety of applications, including personal navigation devices, personal media players, consumer electronics, white goods/appliances, keypads, and more.

Azoteq IQS316 IQ Switch® - ProxSense™ Capacitive Sensing Controllers

Azoteq IQS316 IQ Switch® - ProxSenseMulti-Channel Capacitive Sensing Controllers are 20-channel surface capacitive touch and proximity controllers with advanced on-chip signal processing features, including Antenna Tuning Implementation (ATI). Proximity detection can be distributed over all keys, or only selected keys, providing high flexibility for stable operation in varying designs. Azoteq IQS316 ProxSense Multi-Channel Capacitive Sensing Controllers are based on patented capacitive sensing technology that yields stability with high sensitivity and excellent noise immunity. The Azoteq IQS316 can operate with a small number of external components to provide a low-cost solution for medium to high channel count applications. These capacitive sensing controllers are ideal for use in a variety of applications, including office machines, digital cameras, keypads, high-end kitchen appliances, personal media players, consumer electronics, and more.

Azoteq IQS410 IQ Switch® - ProxSense™ XY Touch Panel Controllers

Azoteq IQS410 IQ Switch® - ProxSenseSeries XY Touch Panel Controllers revolutionizes the touch panel industry by offering a cost-effective controller IC interfaced to a simplified touch panel. Azoteq IQS410 ProxSense XY Touch Panel Controllers offer class leading proximity sensitivity. The devices provide a PROXIMITY detected signal to activate features such as launching a menu screen, activating backlighting, or waking a system from sleep on the user approaching. The Azoteq IQS410 is a 6-channel capacitive sensing device that uses four channels to produce touchscreen coordinate data. Two additional channels implemented to be used as buttons with proximity and touch functionality by adding one capacitor to the design. These Azoteq touch panel controllers are ideal for use in a variety of applications, including navigation device,s media players, consumer electronics, and more.

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Azoteq Technology

Azoteq offers over 20 products for surface and projected capacitive sensors. The controllers are suitable for capacitive proximity and touch sensing, non-ITO LCD touch screen displays, single layer ITO touch screens, 3D touch screens and metal touch panels.

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Azoteq ProxSense

ProxSense®

The Azoteq ProxSense® family of capacitive sensors are the most sensitive and robust proximity and touch controllers available today.

ProxSense® unique technical features:

  • 1000 x more sensitive than competition (allows proximity)
  • Ultra low power consumption (down to 3µA)
  • RF Immunity
  • Water Immunity
  • RF noise detection
  • Auto Antenna Tuning
  • AC Noise filtering
  • Driven Shield
  • On-chip regulator
  • Integration of external components
  • Lowest system cost

Azoteq has more than 39 patents issued and pending on capacitive sensors technology and the proximity and touch user interfaces.

Azoteq IQS316 IQ Switch ProxSense Capacitive Sensing Controllers