5-Wire Resistive Touch Panels Added by Fujitsu
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Fujitsu will add the 5-inch, 5-wire resistive touch panels and protector sheets for POS terminals and kiosks. This RoHS-compliant product is a new addition to their already available 4 wire and 7 wire resistive touch sensor panels. Announced just last May 27, 2009, this panel has a design construction that can enhance linearity that lets OEMs maximize the active 15-inch input area especially in wide-aspect and large-sized ratio displays.
Fujitsu specifically targets OEMS making information kiosks used in public places, Point of Sale or POS terminal systems and hotels for human interface component.
A patent pending or proprietary detection method is being utilized by the Film Glass touch panels to enable narrow frame borders in larger touch panels, (for example: 9mm for 15-inch size) having an edge area linearity performance of +/- 2%. This provides more active display area that can be used for touch input functionality. Hotels, kiosks for retail, hospitality markets, restaurants and POS systems are included in the target applications. Other panel specifications include 80 to 85% transmissivity, an operating environment of -20C to +60C degrees temperature, a 30% to 90% relative humidity, and a minimum operating life of 30 million touches. Cables, driver software and a USB controller are also included.
Aside from these panels, Fujitsu also announced its new self-wetting adhesive protector sheets which reduce surface damage to flat panel displays and touch screens in use or during shipping. These protector sheets are RoHS-compliant and feature 3H surface hardness that is chemical and scratch resistant. They are capable of harsh, rugged and high –use, such as in self-service kiosks, warehouse equipment, POS terminals, mobile field sales, service devices and manufacturing. Protection for testing and product shipping is also being offered.
These patented, self-wetting adhesives applies itself virtually by instinctively wetting out on smooth surfaces with a very low finger or no pressure at all to adhere to a touch screen or display. Even after extended time, users can easily detach the sheet by hand, without creating static electricity or leaving any residues. New sheet application can then be accomplished without generating static electricity too; this avoids attraction of undesirable dust particles.
Fujitsu Components Asia Limited distributes electronic components throughout Asia and Australia. The added 5-wire series complements Fujitsu’s present 4-wire and 7-wire resistive touch panel offering. This 15 inch touch panel and protective sheets will be priced competitively and with superb quality.