
QTouch Schematic and Layout Checklist [APPLICATION NOTE]
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Figure 3-13. Typical QMatrix Co-Planar (Single Layer) Button
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Spacing between X and Y Electrodes is at least T/2
The spacing between the X and Y electrode needs to be at least half the front panel thickness. If the front panel
thickness is T then the X-Y gap should be at least T/2. There should be no other tracks running below the X-Y
gap as this can desensitize the key.
In flooded-X designs X-Y separation is determined by the PCB thickness.
Therefore the acceptable front panel thickness is constrained by the thickness
of the PCB used.
Figure 3-14. X-Y Separation and Front Panel Thickness
Single Layer Planar Electrode Layout
Double Layer Flooded-X Electrode Layout
(the field only extends towards touch)
Small X-Y separation = Thin Panel
Large X-Y Separation = Thicker Panel
X
Y
X
T/2
T
Y
X
T
T/2
X
Y
X
T/2
T
Y
X
T
T/2