12 Appendix: QT2 Surface Sensor Design Specifications

The QT2 Xplained Pro features a 4 x 4 mutual capacitive touch surface. The sensor nodes for the touchpad are formed using the Flooded-X design layout. The QT2 Xplained Pro touchpad can be used as a touch surface, and it can also be configured as a 4 x 4 button array.

Table 12-1. Surface Design Parameters
ParametersValue
Row pitch7.5 mm
Column pitch10 mm
Y-electrode width0.5 mm
YY separation4.5 mm
X-electrode width8 mm
X-electrode spacing2 mm
Front panel thickness0.5 mm
Front panel materialLexan (PC)
Figure 12-1. QT2 Sensor Node Arrangement