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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?
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
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
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
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
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...
When to Choose Projected Capacitive Over Surface Capacitive
Capacitive touchscreens are undoubtedly popular. Research shows that roughly nine in 10 touchscreens manufactured and shipped globally use capacitive technology. Capacitive touchscreens are able to detect touch commands by measuring capacitance. When turned on,...
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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...
New Patent Reveals Game Boy Case for Touchscreen Devices
The iconic video game development studio Nintendo has filed a patent for a new Game Boy-style case for touchscreen devices. The case features the same design as the classic handheld video game console the Game Boy. However, this isn't just another ordinary protective...
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...