Single layer, multi-touch sensors are now supported by the TrueTouch Gen4X touchscreen controller family from Cypress. It leverages the company’s Single-Layer Independent Multi-touch (SLIM) sensor structures. The controller also adds support for the company’s tracking of multiple fingers in gloves.
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Wireless power receiver uses patented technology to shrink for wearables
Using patented technology, the IDTP9026 is, says IDT, the world’s smallest 2W wireless power receiver and battery charger. Its compact package is suitable for small form factors, including wearable applications.
Bluetooth Smart stack removes smartphones from wearables
Smart wearable hub networks with wireless sensors do not need smartphones, declares Nordic Semiconductor, of its S130 SoftDevice, a concurrent multi-link central and peripheral Bluetooth Smart protocol stack for its nRF51 SoCs.
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