Features
■ Touch or proximity detection (a few centimeters)
■ Built-in driven shield function: – Enhance proximity detection – Protect sensing electrode from noise interference
■ Ultra-low power modes suitable for battery applications (11 µA in extreme low power mode)
■ On-chip integrated voltage regulator
■ Environment compensation filter
■ User programmable options include: – Four detection thresholds – Four output modes – Four low power modes – Reference freeze timeout
■ Minimal external components

Applications
■ Consumer electronics
■ Power-critical and battery applications – Wake-up on proximity
■ Home and office appliances – Find-in-the-dark (FITD) applications using proximity detection – Sanitary ware and white goods
■ Flameproof human interface devices for use in hazardous environments