Design Considerations
AN64846 - Getting Started with CapSense
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Figure 3-34. CapSense-based Proximity Sensing Design
Start
Evaluate the Proximity
Sensing Using a Kit
Understand Basics of
Proximity Sensing
Specify Proximity
Sensing Requirements
Study Feasibility and
Select Part
Design CapSense
Schematic, Layout and
Mechanical Structure
Proximity
Performance is
Satisfactory?
Build Prototype
Tune the Prototype
Mass Production
End
Tune the Prototype
Proximity
Performance is
Satisfactory?
Increase Sensor Size or
Reduce Noise in the
System
Revisit Proximity
Requirements
Yes
No
Yes
No
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