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Microchip Technology MCHP has introduced the MTCH2120, a 12-button, low-power touch controller designed to simplify the transition from mechanical to modern touch buttons or displays. The device offers water-tolerant, robust touch performance and is integrated with MCHP’s unified design ecosystem, making it easier for designers to implement touch capabilities in user interfaces.
The MTCH2120 is the first I2C-based touch controller in Microchip’s growing MTCH family, providing noise-resilient touch functionality and the ability to customize product requirements. Its low-power features allow button grouping to reduce scan activity, lowering power consumption without compromising performance.
Its key features include the Easy Tune tool for automatic sensitivity adjustments, an MPLAB Harmony Host Code Configurator for seamless integration with Microchip MCUs and design validation via the MPLAB Data Visualizer. It also supports I2C port expansion and leverages Microchip’s touch library to reduce software complexity. An evaluation board with a SAM C21 host MCU enables quick prototyping.
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Microchip is expanding its touch solutions portfolio with products such as the MTCH2120 and the MTCH family, including the MTCH1010, MTCH1030 and MTCH1060. These solutions deliver reliable touch performance and feature an uncomplicated GPIO interface.
Microchip’s I2C-based and GPIO touch controllers allow it to serve in broader markets, like electronics, smart homes and industrial devices, thereby boosting its revenue potential.
MCHP's unified design ecosystem streamlines product development and speeds up time-to-market, driving higher adoption of its solutions and increasing sales.
Leveraging decades of expertise, Microchip delivers advanced features like noise and moisture tolerance, low power consumption and easy design integration, making its products attractive to OEMs and developers. This innovation builds competitive advantage and customer loyalty.