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UltraSense Systems Launches CapForce™ Edge

In a significant advancement for sensing technology, UltraSense Systems has introduced its latest innovation: CapForce™ Edge. This state-of-the-art controller integrates capacitive and force sensing capabilities, setting a new industry standard for precision and reliability.

A Pioneering Solution

CapForce™ Edge stands out as the first of its kind to offer a fully integrated solution that combines high-resolution capacitive sensing with piezoelectric force sensing technology. This robust design caters to diverse applications, spanning automotive, consumer electronics, industrial, and robotic markets. The controller’s ability to detect both touch and pressure simultaneously makes it a game-changer in smart surface technology.

Technical Innovation and Features

At the heart of CapForce™ Edge lies its unprecedented capacitive sensing performance, which is enhanced by advanced features like frequency hopping and active shielding. These elements are crucial for minimizing electromagnetic interference (EMI), ensuring dependable function even in electrically noisy environments. Users can expect performance that competes with the best standalone capacitive controllers available today.

Among its impressive specifications:

• - 24-channel capacitive touch sensing, utilizing techniques to counter EMI.
• - 8-channel piezo-force sensing with high linearity and rapid response times.
• - 16-bit ADC that includes a sensor-fusion microcontroller for sophisticated input management.
• - Supports multiple communication protocols such as I²C, SPI, and LIN-compatible UART.

This robust integration allows designers to create buttonless interfaces that are sealed and functional through various materials, including metal and glass.

Applications Across Industries

The versatility of CapForce™ Edge opens its application to numerous sectors such as:

• - Automotive Industry: Enhancing user experiences in steering wheels, center consoles, and other touch interfaces.
• - Consumer Electronics: Empowering innovations in smart appliances and personal electronics, including wearables.
• - Industrial and Medical Fields: Facilitating sealed interface solutions ideal for environments exposed to gloves, liquids, or vibrations.
• - Robotics: Integrating tactile and pressure sensing features necessary for navigation and control in automated systems.

Availability and Future Prospects

CapForce™ Edge is currently available for customer sampling, with evaluation kits and datasheets accessible upon request. This product marks a significant leap forward for UltraSense Systems, which has consistently worked to modernize mechanical inputs with innovative solutions designed for seamless touch and force interactions.

Mo Maghsoudnia, Founder and CEO of UltraSense Systems, articulates the impact of this new controller: “By combining capacitive and force sensing into one chip, we are not only enhancing the precision of smart surfaces but also ensuring compactness in design without compromising performance.”

About UltraSense Systems

Based in Silicon Valley, UltraSense Systems is a pioneer in developing next-generation sensing silicon and modules. The company’s patented technologies have been instrumental in transitioning traditional mechanical inputs into advanced, programmable touch and force experiences. More details about their offerings can be found at www.ultrasensesys.com.

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