The capacitive switch (and related e-field sensor) has been around for a long time, but in recent years their popularity and applicability have zoomed, as the somewhat complex interface circuit has ...

NXP Semiconductors N.V. today announced a complete family of self-calibrating capacitive touch and proximity switches designed for harsh environments. The PCF8883 and PCF8885, along with the ...

It isn't easy being an electrical or electronics engineer in the automotive industry. Mechanical engineers that focus on cams, compression, and horsepower are more the norm, and often times electrical ...

Topre includes a capacitive non-contact switch with this series. The REALFORCE R3S English layout model, introduced in Juneis available in an English layout. It adopts a capacitance non-contact switch ...

Molex Incorporated has partnered with a multinational manufacturer of major appliances to develop capacitive touchpad panels for two high-end Class-A energy saving clothes washers. Molex Incorporated ...

A new line of capacitive proximity switches monitors liquids, pastes, and bulk materials — even through nonmetallic dividing walls. The devices can also be used as limit switches, contact-free ...