TI's New Reliable, Noise-Resisting Capacitive Sensing MCU Brings Touch Control Technology to Cost-Sensitive Industrial Applications

MSP430TM Microcontroller with CapTIvateTM Technology Delivers Value and Performance for Applications Exposed to Electromagnetic Interference, Oil, Water, and Grease

TI recently introduced the MSP430TM microcontroller (MCU) family with CapTIvateTM technology to bring capacitive sensing to cost-sensitive applications. Developers can take advantage of the new MSP430FR2512 and MSP430FR2522 MCUs with integrated capacitive touch to add up to 16 buttons and proximity sensing for industrial systems, home automation systems, home appliances, power tools, home entertainment, personal audio applications, and more.

Key features and benefits of the new capacitive touch MCU

Reliable, Optimized Performance: The MSP430FR2512 and MSP430FR2522 MCUs provide an International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 61000-4-6 certified capacitive sensing MCU solution for applications exposed to electromagnetic interference, oil, water, and grease. The new MCUs consume five times less power than competing products and support proximity sensing and touch through glass, plastic, and metal overlays.

Capacitive Touch MCUs for Cost-Sensitive Applications: TI's CapTIvate technology adds the advantages of capacitive touch and proximity sensing to applications such as access control panels, cooktops, wireless speakers, and power tools.

Faster time-to-market: Developers can quickly evaluate the capacitive sensing of their applications using the new BOOSTXL-CAPKEYPAD BoosterPackTM plug-in module that is compatible with the CapTIvate Programmer Board (CAPTIVATE-PGMR) or the TI LaunchPadTM Development Kit. The BoosterPack module joins a series of MCUs, easy-to-use tools, software, reference designs, and documentation in the CapTIvate Design Center and the online CapTIvate Technology Guide. In addition, developers can join the Texas Instruments online support community to find solutions, get help, and accelerate development with CapTIvate technology.

Relevant Diodes MSP430 series products

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