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PCA8886 Description

The PCA8886 is a low power dual channel capacitive proximity switch that uses a patented (EDISEN) digital method to detect a change in capacitance on remote sensing plates. Changes in the static capacitance (as opposed to dynamic capacitance changes) are automatically pensated using continuous auto-calibration. Remote sensing plates (for example, conductive foil) can be connected directly to the IC1 or remotely...

PCA8886 Key Features

  • Dynamic proximity switch
  • Digital processing method
  • Automatic calibration
  • Adjustable sensitivity, can be made very high
  • Adjustable response time
  • Wide input capacitance range (10 pF to 60 pF)
  • A large distance (several meters) between the sensing plate and the IC is possible
  • Open-drain output (P-type MOSFET, external load between pin and ground)
  • Output configurable as push-button, toggle, or pulse
  • Wide voltage operating range (VDD = 3 V to 9 V)

PCA8886 Applications

  • Large temperature operating range (Tamb = 40 C to +85 C)
  • AEC-Q100 pliant for automotive applications
  • Available in TSSOP16