3.1 ECFG: OFF (Slide Switches)

When ECFG is set to OFF, the board is configured using the on-board slider switches and the manual tuning knob. This mode provides a simple, hardware-based setup method without requiring a computer or terminal connection.

Table 3-1. Slider Switch Overview
Switch/LabelFunctionality
Operation Mode Selection (MODE)Sets sensing mode (CAP: Capacitive, CON: Conductive)
ECFGSets configuration method (OFF: Slide switches, ON: UART mode) to ensure the LOCK switch is set to OFF before applying configuration changes
System Lock Enable (LOCK)When ON, the device loads any saved configuration from Non-Volatile Memory (NVM); if no valid data is present, it enters an error state. When OFF, new configuration can be applied based on the selected method (ECFG setting)

Sleep Period Selection (SLEEP PERIOD)

Note: The available pre-configured values are 2, 16, 128 seconds, or external Wake-up (WAKE).
Sets the amount of time the MTCH9010 stays in low-power mode between sensing cycles or enables WAKE on Request mode, where the host triggers acquisitions via the WAKE pin found on the External Control Interface header
Extended Output Enable (OUTPUT)Enables the UART output when ECFG is set to ON. When ECFG is set to OFF, the slide has no effect, as output is controlled through the serial terminal.
ThresholdManually adjusts the detection threshold (clockwise: Less sensitive)
USB BridgeDisable the USB bridge by placing the USB bridge slide switch in the OFF position, preventing unwanted transmissions on the UART or USB interfaces
Important: Slide switch changes that configure the MTCH9010 take effect on power-up or after pressing the RESET button.
Figure 3-2. MTCH9010 Evaluation Kit