Part PCA8886
Description Dual channel capacitive proximity switch
Manufacturer NXP Semiconductors
Size 231.17 KB
NXP Semiconductors
PCA8886

Overview

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 compensated using continuous auto-calibration.

  • 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)