Capacitive sensing is a low-power, low-cost, high-resolution contactless sensing
technique that can be applied to a variety of applications ranging from proximity detection to
gesture recognition. The sensor in a capacitive sensing system is any metal or conductor, allowing
for low cost and highly flexible system design.
The main challenge limiting sensitivity in capacitive sensing applications is noise
susceptibility of the sensors. With the FDC2x1x-Q1 innovative EMI resistant architecture,
performance can be maintained even in presence of high-noise environments.
The FDC2x1x-Q1 is a multi-channel family of noise- and EMI-resistant, high-resolution,
high-speed capacitance-to-digital converters for implementing capacitive sensing solutions. The
devices employ an innovative narrow-band based architecture to offer high rejection of noise and
interferers while providing high resolution at high speed. The devices support a wide excitation
frequency range, offering flexibility in system design.
