EBE sensors presents capacitive touch sensors

This development addresses the challenges faced by manufacturers of operating panels in industrial, medical, and household applications.

In many application areas, such as construction machinery, medical technology, vending machines, and kitchen and sanitary facilities, reliably operating electronic systems under harsh environmental conditions is critical.

TCRC is a capacitive sensor system based on proven EBE corTEC technology that provides a robust, weatherproof, and waterproof solution specially developed for indoor and outdoor use. Whether in freezing cold, tropical heat, wet, or dusty environments, TCRC sensors work reliably. They can even be operated with gloves or dirty fingers and are not affected by water, oil, ice, food residue, or dirt. The technology accurately detects genuine inputs and distinguishes them from unintentional activations.

TCRC touch sensors are based on EBE's proprietary corTEC capacitive sensor technology. This combination of hardware and intelligent signal processing enables reliable evaluation of touch behaviour with fast response times, even in challenging electrical and mechanical environments. Operation is completely effortless, as no force is required. TCRC touch sensors can be flexibly integrated behind robust cover materials, such as glass or plastic, with a high degree of design freedom. They are particularly space-efficient, with a footprint of only 30 x 30mm (1.18 x 1.18 in ). They are also vandal-proof, due to the option of completely enclosed systems. Also the sensors are suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.

Indoor applications include sanitary and medical technology, while outdoor applications include construction machinery and vending machines. They can also be used in areas with large amounts of water, such as with high-pressure cleaners and showers. Thanks to the encapsulation around the sensor, IP67 requirements can almost always be met while the button remains fully functional.

For development departments, EBE delivers an evaluation kit for the TCRC including all necessary components with associated software and PC interface. This allows the button function and customisation options to be tested directly in the planned application and individually adapted to the respective installation situation.