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Chris Paiano	Write for Electronic Design
Chris Paiano is a software engineer and the owner of Chris Paiano Engineering (CpE), Elko, Nev. He holds a BS in computer engineering from the University of Central Florida, Orlando. He has written more than 30 application notes for the Cypress PSoC microcontroller and is working on several alternative energy projects. Email address: chris.paiano@gmail.com Web site: http://www.cpeproto.com
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January 29, 2009 [Ideas For Design]
Proximity-Sensing Intercom Uses Standard Programmable SoC
Designers can use specialized ICs as a simple way to add touch-sensing capabilities to a circuit. For instance, the Cypress CapSense devices can handle several touch buttons and a touch slider. In some designs, however, one button might suffice. One example is a “touch-to-talk” intercom application. In this case, a mixed-signal programmable system-on-a-chip (PSoC) will do. The PSoC has digital blocks that can be configured as a sensitive proximity detector and...