Microchip Adds MTCH2120 to its Portfolio of Turnkey Capacitive Touch Controllers
Microchip Technology (MCHP) has launched the MTCH2120, a 12-button touch controller designed to upgrade from mechanical buttons to touch interfaces. This water-tolerant device features low-power capabilities, noise immunity, and integrates with Microchip's unified ecosystem for streamlined development.
Key features include the Easy Tune automatic sensitivity adjustment, MPLAB Harmony Host Code Configurator plug-in, design validation via MPLAB Data Visualizer, and I2C port expander capabilities. The MTCH2120 is the first in a series of I2C-based touch controllers, following the recently released MTCH1010, MTCH1030, and MTCH1060 models with GPIO interface.
Microchip Technology (MCHP) ha lanciato il MTCH2120, un controller touch a 12 pulsanti progettato per aggiornare dai pulsanti meccanici alle interfacce touch. Questo dispositivo resistente all'acqua offre capacità a basso consumo, immunità al rumore e si integra con l'ecosistema unificato di Microchip per uno sviluppo semplificato.
Le caratteristiche principali includono la regolazione automatica della sensibilità Easy Tune, il plug-in MPLAB Harmony Host Code Configurator, la convalida del design tramite MPLAB Data Visualizer e le capacità di espansione porta I2C. L'MTCH2120 è il primo di una serie di controller touch basati su I2C, che segue i modelli recentemente rilasciati MTCH1010, MTCH1030 e MTCH1060 con interfaccia GPIO.
Microchip Technology (MCHP) ha lanzado el MTCH2120, un controlador táctil de 12 botones diseñado para actualizarse de botones mecánicos a interfaces táctiles. Este dispositivo tolerante al agua cuenta con capacidades de bajo consumo, inmunidad al ruido e integración con el ecosistema unificado de Microchip para un desarrollo optimizado.
Entre las características clave se incluyen el ajuste automático de sensibilidad Easy Tune, el complemento MPLAB Harmony Host Code Configurator, la validación de diseño a través de MPLAB Data Visualizer y las capacidades de expansión del puerto I2C. El MTCH2120 es el primero de una serie de controladores táctiles basados en I2C, que sigue a los modelos recientemente lanzados MTCH1010, MTCH1030 y MTCH1060 con interfaz GPIO.
마이크로칩 테크놀로지 (MCHP)가 MTCH2120을 출시했습니다. 이 12버튼 터치 컨트롤러는 기계식 버튼에서 터치 인터페이스로 업그레이드하도록 설계되었습니다. 이 방수 장치는 저전력 기능, 소음 면역성을 갖추고 있으며, 마이크로칩의 통합 생태계와 통합되어 개발을 간소화합니다.
주요 기능으로는 자동 감도 조정 기능인 Easy Tune, MPLAB Harmony Host Code Configurator 플러그인, MPLAB Data Visualizer를 통한 디자인 검증, 그리고 I2C 포트 확장 기능이 포함됩니다. MTCH2120은 I2C 기반 터치 컨트롤러 시리즈의 첫 번째 제품으로, 최근에 출시된 MTCH1010, MTCH1030 및 MTCH1060 모델과 GPIO 인터페이스를 따릅니다.
Microchip Technology (MCHP) a lancé le MTCH2120, un contrôleur tactile à 12 boutons conçu pour passer des boutons mécaniques aux interfaces tactiles. Cet appareil résistant à l'eau offre des capacités basse consommation, une immunité au bruit et s'intègre à l'écosystème unifié de Microchip pour un développement rationalisé.
Parmi les fonctionnalités clés, on trouve l'ajustement automatique de sensibilité Easy Tune, le plug-in MPLAB Harmony Host Code Configurator, la validation de conception via MPLAB Data Visualizer et les capacités d'extension de port I2C. Le MTCH2120 est le premier d'une série de contrôleurs tactiles basés sur I2C, suivant les modèles récemment lancés MTCH1010, MTCH1030 et MTCH1060 avec interface GPIO.
Microchip Technology (MCHP) hat den MTCH2120 eingeführt, einen 12-Tasten-Touch-Controller, der dafür entwickelt wurde, von mechanischen Tasten auf Touch-Oberflächen umzusteigen. Dieses wasserresistente Gerät bietet eine geringe Leistungsaufnahme, Geräuschimmuntät und integriert sich in das einheitliche Ökosystem von Microchip für eine reibungslose Entwicklung.
Wichtige Merkmale sind die automatische Empfindlichkeitsanpassung Easy Tune, das MPLAB Harmony Host Code Configurator Plug-in, die Designvalidierung über den MPLAB Data Visualizer und die I2C-Port-Erweiterungsfähigkeiten. Der MTCH2120 ist der erste einer Reihe von I2C-basierten Touch-Controllern, die auf die kürzlich veröffentlichten Modelle MTCH1010, MTCH1030 und MTCH1060 mit GPIO-Schnittstelle folgen.
- Launch of new product expanding touch controller portfolio
- Integration with existing ecosystem reducing development time
- Advanced features including water tolerance and noise immunity
- Expansion of product line with planned future I2C-based controllers
- None.
Insights
The MTCH2120 touch controller launch represents an incremental but strategic product expansion for Microchip's human interface solutions portfolio. The controller's key advantages include water tolerance, noise immunity and power efficiency through grouped button scanning. Integration with Microchip's development ecosystem, particularly the MPLAB platform, significantly reduces implementation complexity and time-to-market for customers.
While this product launch strengthens Microchip's position in the touch interface market, it's part of a broader family expansion and likely won't materially impact near-term revenues given the company's
The touch controller market is experiencing steady growth driven by the transition from mechanical to capacitive touch interfaces across multiple industries. Microchip's new MTCH2120 addresses key pain points in touch implementation with its automated tuning features and comprehensive development support. The product's integration with existing Microchip tools creates an ecosystem lock-in effect, potentially leading to higher customer retention and recurring revenue.
Market differentiation through water tolerance and noise immunity positions the product well against competitors. However, this single product launch, while strategically sound, represents an evolutionary rather than revolutionary advancement in Microchip's product line and is unlikely to significantly move the needle on the company's financial performance in the short term.
The touch controller is designed to integrate with a comprehensive ecosystem of tools to streamline development and speed time to market
CHANDLER, Ariz., Dec. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Turnkey touch controllers are a fast and easy way to upgrade from mechanical buttons to modern touch buttons or displays. With the launch of its 12-button MTCH2120 touch controller, Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) is providing designers with a straightforward pathway for implementing touch button capabilities on user interfaces. The low-power, water-tolerant turnkey touch device is integrated with Microchip’s unified ecosystem, allowing for an easier design process and facilitating transitions between other turnkey solutions and MCU-based touch implementations. The MTCH2120 is the first of what will be a family of I2C-based touch controllers with a comprehensive design-in ecosystem.
The MTCH2120 provides a robust touch experience independent of noise events and moisture, while offering high flexibility to adapt to individual product requirements. Low-power features allow buttons to be grouped, which reduces scan activity and lowers power while enabling the buttons to remain fully operational.
The MTCH2120’s features and ecosystem include:
- Easy Tune feature that automatically adjusts sensitivity and filters levels based on real-time noise assessment, removing the need for cumbersome threshold tuning
- An MPLAB® Harmony Host Code Configurator plug-in that removes the need to implement the I2C protocol on the host and allows for a straightforward connection to Microchip MCUs and MPUs
- Design validation via MPLAB Data Visualizer
- I2C port expander capabilities
- Access to, and compatibility with, Microchip’s touch library, which minimizes the need for complex software engineering and firmware handling by the designer, helping reduce design cycles
- The MTCH2120 evaluation board, which comes with a SAM C21 host MCU on board for out-of-the box integration into prototypes
“The MTCH2120 brings together decades of touch experience with Microchip’s comprehensive ecosystem of support and development tools to deliver an easy-to-use, advanced touch experience,” said Rodger Richey, vice president of development systems and academic programs at Microchip Technology. “It’s a win-win solution. Developers can implement the highest level of touch robustness and great design flexibility, without the hassle of tuning or programming.”
The MTCH2120 is the first in Microchip’s MTCH family to incorporate I2C, with the recently released MTCH1010, MTCH1030 and MTCH1060 offering the same robust touch performance and an uncomplicated GPIO interface. The MTCH2XXX family will add more solutions with bus-controlled flexibility, making the ease of use provided by the design-in ecosystem available to additional markets. Visit the website to learn more about Microchip’s full portfolio of turnkey touch solutions.
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