NXP Semiconductors PCA8886
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. The PCA8886 integrates two identical capacitive proximity switches which can be configured separately.| Part No. | PCA8886 |
|---|---|
| Datasheet | PCA8886 Download |
| Manufacturer |  NXP Semiconductors |
| Description | Dual channel capacitive proximity switch |
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS
● 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)
● Designed for battery powered applications (IDD = 6 A, typical)
● Large temperature operating range (Tamb = 40 C to +85 C)
● AEC-Q100 compliant for automotive applications
● Available in TSSOP16 3.
APPLICATIONS
● Proximity detection● Proximity sensing in
● Door locks and grips
● Portable entertainment units
● Computing tablets
● Switch for medical applications
● Dashboard: switch to toggle menus and resetting trip counter
● Switch for use in explosive environments 1. The definition of the abbreviations and acronyms used in this data sheet can be found in Section 20.
