
Figure 27. Ground plane on top and bottom plane
Annular gap size must be equal to the overlay thickness, but not smaller than 0.5 mm or larger than 2 mm. For example, a PCB
layout for a system with a 1-mm overlay contains a 1 mm annular gap, while a 3-mm overlay design contains a 2-mm annular gap.
Figure 28. Annual gap size of the touch electrode
5.4 Overlay of the touch electrode
To protect the touch electrode from the interference of the external environment, overlay material must be closely attached to the
surface of the touch electrode. There must not be air gap between the touch electrode and the overlay. Using an overlay with a
high dielectric constant or an overlay with a small thickness can improve the sensitivity of the touch electrode.
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