{"id":8985,"date":"2018-08-29T11:30:23","date_gmt":"2018-08-29T10:30:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/?p=8985"},"modified":"2018-08-29T11:30:23","modified_gmt":"2018-08-29T10:30:23","slug":"force-sensitive-sensor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/force-sensitive-sensor\/","title":{"rendered":"Force sensitive sensor brings extra functionality to mobile devices"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Peratech has introduced a new <span class=\"highlight highlight-blue\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.peratech.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">force touch sensor<\/a><\/span>\u00a0for use with mobile devices.<\/p>\n<p>The distributed force array (DFA) sensor uses Peratech\u2019s proprietary quantum tunnelling composite (QTC) technology to provide an array of single point sensors that can be used in conjunction with a position sensor (such as capacitive) to measure force and correlate it with position.<\/p>\n<p>The DFA sensor\u2019s variable input force allows for additional, or new, functionality, such as the ability to navigate device menus and perform other operations via single-finger touch.<br \/>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7565662001938327\" data-ad-slot=\"7585079586\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><br \/>\nThe DFA sensor also allows for correct haptic feedback when the force reaches a pre-selected activation point, a feature that obviates false touch situations.<\/p>\n<p>In multi-touch applications, the DFA\u2019s proportional force sensing feature can determine the ratio of forces between presses (i.e. harder press to left or right), which can have benefits in improved control, especially in gaming applications.<\/p>\n<p>Peratech\u2019s distributed force array sensors are customizable, cost effective, low power and they unlock the next-generation in HMI experiences, enabling new gestures, simplified interfaces, and endless flexibility.<\/p>\n<span class=\"highlight highlight-blue\"><a href=\"https:\/\/engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/flexible-display-with-integrated-force-sensing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Peratech<\/a><\/span> supplies the DFA sensors with control electronics and software.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Peratech has introduced a new force touch sensor\u00a0for use with mobile devices. 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