AR1010-I/ML Microchip Technology, AR1010-I/ML Datasheet - Page 30

• Manufacturer Part Number: AR1010-I/ML
• Description: IC TOUCH SCREEN CTRLR 20-QFN
• Manufacturer: Microchip Technology
• Type: Resistiver

Specifications of AR1010-I/ML

• Resolution (bits): 10 b
• Touch Panel Interface: 4-Wire, 5-Wire, 8-Wire
• Number Of Inputs/keys: 3 Key
• Data Interface: UART
• Data Rate/sampling Rate (sps, Bps): 9.6k
• Voltage - Supply: 3.3 V ~ 5 V
• Current - Supply: 17mA
• Operating Temperature: -40°C ~ 85°C
• Mounting Type: Surface Mount
• Package / Case: 20-VQFN Exposed Pad, 20-HVQFN, 20-SQFN, 20-DHVQFN
• Voltage Supply Source: Single Supply
• Controller Type: Touch Screen
• Supply Voltage Range: 3.3V To 5V
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C To +85°C
• Digital Ic Case Style: QFN
• No. Of Pins: 20
• Interface: UART
• Filter Terminals: SMD
• Rohs Compliant: Yes
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant
• Sampling Rate (per Second): -
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant, Lead free / RoHS Compliant

8.3 4-Wire Sensor
A 4-wire resistive touch sensor consists of a Stable and Flex layer, electrically separated by spacer dots. The
layers are assembled perpendicular to each other. The touch position is determined by first applying a voltage
gradient across the flex layer and using the stable layer to measure the flex layer’s touch position voltage. The
second step is applying a voltage gradient across the stable layer and using the flex layer to measure the stable
layer’s touch position voltage.
The measured voltage at any position across a driven axis is predictable. A touch moving in the direction of the
driven axis will yield a linearly changing voltage. A touch moving perpendicular to the driven axis will yield a
relatively unchanging voltage.
Figure 14: 4-Wire Decoding
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