Grove - Touch Sensor / Touch Switch

Grove - Touch sensor

Grove - Touch Sensor allows you to replace pressing with touch. The module can detect when a finger is near it.

Features

• Selection of fast and energy-saving mode: With the TTP223, fast mode and energy-saving mode can be selected.
• Fast response: Response time maximum about 60 ms in fast mode, 220 ms in energy saving mode.
• Highly customizable: Sensitivity can be adjusted by external capacitance (0-50 pF).
• Grove unit plug-in system: The sensor ensures "plug and play" and can be used in a variety of applications.

Applications

• Discreet button
• Waterproof electrical product
• Replacement of the push button
• Remote switch
• IoT device
• Industrial control

Specifications

• Packaging dimensions: 60mm x 60mm x 11mm 
• Dimensions: 2mm x 21x mm 
• Weight: 8g
• Operating voltage: 2.0 - 5.5 V 
• Operating current (Vcc=3V): 1.5 - 3.0 μA 
• Operating current (VDD=3V): 3.5 - 7.0 μA 
• Response time of the output: 60 - 220 mS 
• Chipset used: TTP223-BA6 

What is Grove?

Grove facilitates connection, experimentation and simplifies the prototyping process. No jumpers or soldering are required. More than 300 Grove modules have been developed to cover a wide range of applications and fulfill a variety of requirements. Not only the hardware is open source, but also the software. 

Parts list

• 1x Grove touch sensor
• 1x Grove cable