MikroElektronika Cap Extend Capacitive Touch MikroBus Click Board for MPR121 MIKROE-2238

MikroElektronika MIKROE-2238 Cap Extend Capacitive Touch MikroBus Click Board integrates the Semtech SX8633 touch controller with 12 capacitive sensors and enhanced LED drivers, delivering advanced proximity detection capabilities. This mikroBUS add-on board replaces mechanical buttons with touch-sensitive inputs, suitable for various embedded system applications.

The 12 capacitance sensing pins accept any conductive object as input, requiring no additional external components for operation. Eight GPIO pins located on the board edges allow LED driving functionality, enhancing user interface flexibility.

Designed with a 3.3 V power supply and an I2C bus interface, the board easily connects to mikroBUS sockets on development platforms, providing robust communication and low power operation.

Measuring a compact 42.9 x 25.4 mm, this development kit offers an optimized user interface solution in a small form factor, perfect for industrial, laboratory, educational, and commercial HMI projects.

The board enables replacement of mechanical buttons with capacitive touch input. It supports 12 capacitive input sense pins activated by conductive objects. No external components are required for operation. Eight Input/Output GPIO pins are available for driving LEDs.

Features an I2C bus interface on the mikroBUS socket. Operates with a 3.3 V power supply via mikroBUS socket. Compact dimensions of 42.9 x 25.4 mm facilitate easy integration. Ideal for human-machine interface development and proximity sensing applications.

The MikroElektronika Cap Extend mikroBUS Click Board is well suited for deployment in embedded systems requiring precise touch and proximity detection, including industrial control panels, laboratory instruments, and advanced educational kits.

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