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Frequently Asked Questions About Capacitive Switches

Frequently Asked Questions About Capacitive Switches

Switches are commonly used to control devices. A switch, of course, is an electrical component that can complete or break a circuit. While all switches are essentially controllable circuits, they are available in different types. In addition to mechanical switches,...

What’s the Best Backlighting for LCDs?

What’s the Best Backlighting for LCDs?

You can't choose a liquid-crystal display (LCD) without considering the backlighting. All LCDs require backlighting. The liquid pixels within them aren't electroluminescent, so they can't illuminate themselves. Instead, the liquid pixels require external illumination....

The Mechanics of SAW Touchscreens

The Mechanics of SAW Touchscreens

Touchscreens have evolved over the years. In the past, nearly all touchscreens used one of two different technologies to detect touch commands: resistive or capacitive. While neither of these technologies has become obsolete, there are now other technologies...

Why Resistive Touchscreens Feature Two Separate Layers

Why Resistive Touchscreens Feature Two Separate Layers

Resistive is one of the world's leading touchscreen technologies. Like all touchsreen technologies, it supports the use of touch-based commands. You can control resistive touchscreens by tapping the interface with a finger or stylus. Resistive touchscreens will...

The Pros and Cons of Scissor-Switch Keyboards

The Pros and Cons of Scissor-Switch Keyboards

Have you heard of scissor-switch keyboards? Not to be confused with mechanical-switch keyboards, they feature an interlocking design. Each key has two pieces that connect to each other like scissor blades. Pressing a key will engage these two pieces while completing a...

How Blue Phase Differs From Other LCD Technologies

How Blue Phase Differs From Other LCD Technologies

Have you heard of blue phase? It's one of several liquid-crystal display (LCD) technologies. Originating in 2007, blue phase uses liquid crystals like all other LCD technologies. The liquid, organic crystals form the pixels. Blue phase, however, differs from other LCD...

Technology tips worth knowing

What Is a Micro LED Display?

You've probably heard of light-emitting diode (LED) displays. In recent years, they've become one of the most popular types of electronic displays on the market. There are several different types of LED displays, however, one of which is micro. So, what is a micro LED...

Is a Touchscreen MacBook on the Way?

Ever since Apple released the first-generation MacBook over a decade ago, the Cupertino company has been reluctant to use touchscreen technology. Rather, Apple's long-running line of iOS-powered laptops have relied on traditional input methods, such as a keyboard and...

Is a Touchscreen MacBook on the Way?

Ever since Apple released the first-generation MacBook over a decade ago, the Cupertino company has been reluctant to use touchscreen technology. Rather, Apple's long-running line of iOS-powered laptops have relied on traditional input methods, such as a keyboard and...

Samsung Unveils New Foldable Touchscreen Smartphone

Samsung has been rumored to be developing a foldable smartphone. Since originally launching its flagship Galaxy handset more than eight years ago, however, it hasn't released a smartphone with a foldable touchscreen display. Of course, Samsung isn't alone in this...

OLED vs LED: Which Display Technology Is Best?

Two of the most common display technologies used to make smartphones, tablet computers, monitors, TVs and other devices are organic light-emitting diode (OLED) and light-emitting diode (LED). Based on their names alone, many people assume that these two technologies...

Microsoft Unveils Touchscreen-Controlled Surface Studio 2

It's been nearly two years since Microsoft released the original, first-generation Surface Studio. Since then, the tech giant has been relatively quiet regarding a new model. But it appears that Microsoft is preparing to release a successor to the popular all-in-one...