4.1 Capacitive touch access panel with CapTIvate technology and MSP432 MCUs

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March 17, 2017

A demonstration of how to interface an MSP430 microcontroller (MCU) with CapTIvate technology to a SimpleLink MSP432 host MCU using the CapTIvate software Library communications module for access panels, smart eLocks, keypads and more.

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2Fundamental PCB layout and design guidelines of MSP430™ MCUs with CapTIvate™ technology (4)

This training covers the fundamental design techniques required to implement a successful capacitive sensing hardware design.

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2.1 MSP CapTIvate PCB Design Guidelines for Moisture Tolerance and Spill Detection

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2.2 MSP CapTIvate PCB Design Guidelines for Mutual Capacitive Sensors

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2.3 MSP CapTIvate PCB Design Guidelines for Proximity Sensors

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2.4 MSP CapTIvate PCB Design Guidelines for Self Capacitive Sensors

3Introduction to EMC challenges and design with CapTIvate MCUs (3)

This video series provides a reference on designing capacitive touch capabilities to withstand EMC challenges.

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3.1 What are Common EMC Challenges with Capacitive Touch Designs?

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3.2 What are the Noise Immunity Features of CapTIvate MCUs?

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3.3 How do I Design Capacitive Touch Interfaces with EMC in Mind?

4Application demos of capacitive touch featuring MSP430™ MCUs with CapTIvate™ technology (2)

Watch the videos in this series to get an idea of the capabilities CapTIvate technology can bring to your next application.

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