Expanding its aXiom portfolio, TouchNetix has introduced the AX24A, a robust touch- and force-sensing controller designed for industrial, automotive and entertainment applications. It supports button features, as well as force sensing behind conductive surfaces.
The company says that the AX24A opens up design opportunities, providing sensing capabilities within a compact 40-pin QFN package, and delivering flexibility and performance. The advanced system enables up to 22 touch/force buttons, supporting designers in creating intuitive and robust touch solutions.
Touch buttons are increasingly replacing mechanical ones. However, this shift introduces a greater risk of accidental activation, commonly known as false touches. The AX24A device mitigates this risk by leveraging aXiom’s patented force-sensing technology to enable combined touch/force experiences that require a specific press to trigger activation.
The product offers dual sensing, supporting both touch and force inputs for enhanced interaction, along with integrated feedback options including haptic and LED responses for richer user experiences. Pilot ID support enables user differentiation and safety features, while versatile configurations allow innovative designs such as touch buttons requiring force activation, or force-only buttons behind metal panels. Advanced control logic lets individual buttons be configured or linked for functions such as guard channels or one-hot groups, and flexible feedback triggers enable haptic or LED responses via macro-driven I²C or GPIO sequences.
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