§16§§This book covers ALL aspects of projected capacitive touch sensors including basic principles, the physics of PCAP, capacitance measurements, touch sensor materials and construction, electrical noise, software drivers, and testing. §04§Introduction.- Overview of Touch Technologies.- Projected Capacitive Touch Basics.- Self Capacitance.- An Electrostatic Analysis of PCAP.- Capacitance Measurement.- Transparent Conductors.- Electrode Patterns.- Patterning Techniques.- Perimeter Traces and Tails.- Sensor Stackups.- LCD Integration.- Cover Lenses, Films, and Coatings.- Touch Controllers.- Electrical Noise.- Stylus and Gloves.- Water Immunity.- Palm and Touch Suppression.- PCAP Buttons.- Communication Interfaces, Operating Systems, and Drivers.- Gesture Engines.- Automated Testing.§ §02§§Tony Gray is Director of PCAP Touch Technology at Dawar Technologies.§
