ST puts finishing touches to interface devices
The QST108 is the first in a family of capacitive touch sense products being introduced by STMicroelectronics following its licensing agreement with Quantum Research.
Based on Quantum’s QProx technology, the QST108 allows users to create capacitive touch panels with up to eight keys, using conventional or flexible pcbs. The sense electrodes can be part of the pcb layout or can be printed using conductive ink, with flexibility in electrode sizes and shapes. “QST provides a solid state alternative to mechanical switches, allowing significant product differentiation with proven, low risk, robust technology,” said Youssef Benmokhtar, director of the 8bit business unit within ST’s microcontroller division. “Product designers will be able to easily and rapidly develop contemporary user interfaces in a cost effective way.”
