6 Reasons to Switch to Resistive and Capacitive Touchscreens

Top reasons why companies are moving away from membrane switches and implementing resistive and capacitive touchscreens.

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6  Reasons to “Switch to Resistive ”

Here are six reasons more why engineers and designers are increasingly turning to resistive and capacitive touchscreens:

1. They’re the wave of the future. Membrane switches are made from antiquated technology, while touchscreens are state-of-the-art and modern. Much like the smartphones that many of us carry around in our pockets, the entire world is moving over to touch.

2. Good user interface flexibility. Because touchscreens are integrated, they can be overlaid onto an LCD or other background, thus creating a high level of user interface flexibility.

3. Simplification of the assembly process. If engineers standardize on certain sizes, they can use a single SKU across multiple different internal product lines. This will also allow them to scale back the list of items that they need to build their products.

4. Easy adaptation with plug-and-play. To help engineers and designers transition from membrane switches and over to a touchscreen solution, Clarus Vision Inc., (CVI) creates component and circuit interfaces that are as close to being plug-and-play as possible. For example, to replace a current membrane switch, an engineer can simply remove a single piece and use an overlay to achieve that goal.

5. Fewer expensive components and labor costs. With touchscreens, companies can retrofit to develop product functionality within a matter of weeks. If, for example, engineers want to develop a new version of an existing product, the touchscreen serves up a much simpler interface for making those changes.

6. Weatherproof and good for outdoor use. Capacitive touchscreens are especially good for outdoor use, where they are effectively water repellant. Put simply, the water won’t trigger false “touches” on the wet screen.

 

What Are Resistive Touchscreens?

You should first be familiar with the principles of resistive touchscreens and how they work before we go into their advantages and disadvantages. A resistive touchscreen is a sort of touch-controlled device that is made up of two or more layers of electrically resistive material that face each other in two or more transparent layers. These two levels are separated by a layer of air or gas. Touching the interface presses the layers together, causing one layer to sense the other’s voltage.

Pros and Cons of Resistive Touchscreens:

Resistance is one of the most widely used touchscreen technology in the world, despite the fact that it is not as popular as capacitive. It’s been used to power everything from smartphones and tablets to human-machine interfaces (HMIs) and smart wearables for decades. However, there are some benefits and drawbacks to resistive touchscreens, which you may read about further below.

Pros of Resistive Touchscreens:

Touchscreens that are resistant to damage have a level of sturdiness that is unrivaled. For this reason, they are frequently preferred over other types of touchscreens by manufacturing organizations, restaurants, and stores. Resistive touchscreens can survive dampness and stress without deterioration because of their long-lasting architecture.

A stylus or gloves can be used to manipulate a resistive touchscreen. The majority of capacitive touchscreens only record commands made with a single finger (or a special capacitive stylus). The capacitive touchscreen will not respond to your order if you tap it with a stylus or a gloved finger. However, all types of input are detected and responded to by resistive touchscreens. You can use a stylus, a bare finger, a gloved finger, or any other device to control them.

Cons of Resistive Touchscreens:

Resistive touchscreens still have a few drawbacks to consider. Resistive touchscreens are less sensitive than capacitive touchscreens. They’re still sensitive, but for a resistive touchscreen to acknowledge your input, you’ll have to tap or push the interface with more force.

The display resolution of resistive touchscreens is frequently lower than that of capacitive touchscreens. Of course, not every application necessitates a high-resolution monitor. Resolution should not be a concern in a retail environment if a touchscreen is utilized as a point-of-sale (POS) system.

Conclusion:

Resistive touchscreen technology, like other touchscreen technologies, has its own set of benefits and drawbacks. They’re tough and long-lasting, and they’re compatible with all kinds of touch instructions. Resistive touchscreens, on the other hand, have a lower sensitivity and display resolution than capacitive touchscreens.