7 common touchscreen technologies
Depending on what a touchscreen is needed for, it should be considered which of the 7 common variants is best suited.
Choosing the right technology for a touchscreen is not easy, because different modes of operation bring different advantages of touch detection and vulnerabilities.
Functionality and properties
The right technology for every need
In the specification phase of your order, our technicians will work with you to find the best and most cost-effective technology variant for your individual requirements.
Touchscreen technologies in direct comparison
Interelectronix is the global market leader for GFG touchscreens (Glass Film Glass). But our projected capacitive touchscreens called PCAP are also characterized by high resistance, reliability and ease of use.
Technology Comparison
Here we provide you with a clear table of the features of the most important touch technologies in direct comparison in order to support you in choosing the most suitable technology for you.|| ULTRA|5W Resistive|4W Resistive| SAW| O.Capacitive| Infrared| PCAP| |----|----|----|----|----|----|----|----| | Sensor lifetime (millions)|230|35|4| Infinity|225| Infinity|50| | Vandal-proof|x||| x|x|x|x| | Works even with deep scratches|x|x|x||| x|x| | Abrasion resistance|x|x|x|x|| x|x| | Impervious to dirt and dust|x|x|x|| x|| x| | Impervious to moisture|x|||| x|x|x| | Impervious to extreme temperatures|x|||| x|x|x| | Impervious to chemicals|x||| x|x|x|x| | Impervious to radio|x|x|x|x|| x|x| | Impervious to EMC radiation|x|x|x|x|| x|x| | No false activation by insects|x|x|x|| x|| x| | Can be sealed IP 68|x|x|x|| x|| x| | Can be operated with your finger|x|x|x|x|x|x|x|x| | Can be operated with a pen|x|x|x||||| | Can be operated with gloves|x|x|x|x|| x|| | Mechanical feedback when touching|x|x|x|x|x||| | Multi-touch capable| conditional | conditional |conditional|||| x|