SSC SS7646

SS7646
Touch Screen Controller
FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
Pin compatible with SS7643
The SS7646 touch-screen controller IC is an advanced
version of the previous controller, the SS7643.
Serial interface
Interface for 4-wire touch-screen
Embedded touch-screen drivers
Internal 2.5V reference
Direct battery measurement (0V to 6V)
Touch-pressure measurement
One auxiliary analog input
On-chip temperature sensor
Supply voltage from 2.2V to 5.5V
12-bit analog-to-digital converter
Programmable 8- or 12-bit resolution
Conversion rate up to 125kHz
Full power-down control
16 pin SSOP package
The SS7646 is a 12-biit SAR analog-to-digital converter
(ADC) with SPI serial interface and low-on resistance
drivers for 4-wire resistive touch screens. The SS7646
is fully pin-compatible with the SS7643.
The SS7646 is a highly-integrated controller for portable
applications using 4-wire resistive touch screens, such
as PDAs, portable instruments, cell phones, etc. The
SS7646 contains all the analog and digital circuitry
necessary to complete a pen request, and features
temperature, battery monitor and touch-pressure
measurements.
The SS7646 also features an internal 2.5V reference
that can be turned ON or OFF independently of the
ADC.
The SS7646 consumes only 405 µW (with the internal
reference OFF) at a sample rate of 125kHz with a 2.7V
supply and consumes less than 2.7 µW in the
shutdown mode. The SS7646 will operate with a
supply down to 2.2V.
APPLICATIONS
Touch-screen Monitors
Personal Digital Assistants
Point-of-Sale Terminals
The SS7646 is supplied in a very small 16-lead SSOP
package and is guaranteed over the temperature range.
Pagers
High-Speed Data Acquisition
Portable Instruments
Low-power Instruments
ORDERING INFORMATION
SS7646TR
SS7646 in SSOP-16 shipped on
tape and reel
PIN CONFIGURATION
VDD
1
16
DCLK
X+
2
15
/CS
Y+
3
14
DIN
X-
4
13
BUSY
SS7646
Y-
5
12
DOUT
GND
6
11
/PENIRQ
VBAT
7
10
VDD
VIN
8
9
VREF
SSOP-16
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
PIN DESCRIPTIONS
VDD to GND…………………………….……...………. -0.3V to +6V
Analog Input to GND…………………………... -0.3V to VDD +0.3V
Digital Input to GND………………………...… -0.3V to VDD +0.3V
Operating Temperature Range……….……… -40 °C to +85°C
Maximum Junction Temperature……….………………… +150°C
Storage Temperature Range……………….…..… -60°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10s)………………..……… +300°C
Pin
Name
1
VDD
Power Supply, 2.2V to 5.5V.
2
X+
X+ Input; ADC Input Channel 1.
3
Y+
Y+ Input; ADC Input Channel 2.
4
X-
X- Input.
CAUTION: Stresses above those listed in “Absolute Maximum
Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a
stress only rating and operation of the device at these or any other
conditions above those indicated in the operational sections of this
specification is not implied.
5
Y-
Y- Input; ADC Input Channel 3.
6
GND
Ground.
7
VBAT
Battery Monitor Input; ADC Input Channel 4.
8
VIN
Auxiliary Input; ADC Input Channel 5.
9
VREF
Reference Voltage Input / Output.
10
VDD
Power Supply, 2.2V to 5.5V.
Electrostatic
Discharge Sensitivity
11
This device can be damaged by ESD. Silicon Standard
recommends that all integrated circuits be handled with appropriate
precautions. Failure to observe proper handling and installation
procedures can cause damage. ESD damage can range from
subtle performance degradation to complete device failure.
Description
/PENIRQ Pen Interrupt. Requires 10kΩ to 100kΩ
external pull-up resistor.
12
DOUT
Serial Data Output. This output pin is high
impedance when /CS is high.
13
BUSY
Busy Output. This output pin is high
impedance when /CS is high.
14
DIN
Serial Data Input.
15
/CS
Chip Select Input. This input is active low.
16
DCLK
External Clock Input.
BLOCK DIAGRAM
VDD
/PENIRQ
Temperature
Sensor
DCLK
X+
CHARGE
REDISTRIBUTION
DAC
Y+
COMP
6-Channel
MUX
X-
SERIAL
INTERFACE
/CS
DIN
BUSY
DOUT
YSAR CONTROL LOGIC
V BAT
V IN
V REF
Battery
Monitor
Internal
2.5V Reference
Figure 1. Block Diagram of SS7646
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Electrical Specifications
(TA = -40°C to +85°C, VDD=+2.7V, VREF=+2.7V, fSample=125KHz, fCLK=24*fSample, 12-bit mode, Digital Inputs= GND or +VDD. Typical values are at
TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
PARAMETER
Power Supply Requirement
VDD
Quiescent Current
Power Dissipation
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN.
Specified Performance
Functional Operating Range
Internal Reference OFF
Internal Reference ON
Shut Down Mode
Internal Reference OFF
Internal Reference ON
Shut Down Mode
2.7
2.2
Battery Monitor
Input Voltage Range
Accuracy
Temperature Measurement
Operating Temperature Range
Resolution
Accuracy
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MAX.
UNITS
3.6
5.5
V
V
µA
µA
µA
mW
mW
µW
150
600
1
0.40
1.62
2.7
System Performance
Resolution
INL
DNL
Gain Error
Offset Error
Digital Input/Output
Logic Family
VOH
VOL
VIH
VIL
/PENIRQ
VOL
Analog Input
Input Span
Input Range
Capacitance
Reference Output
Internal Reference Voltage
Internal Reference Thermal Drift
Quiescent Current
Reference Input
Input Range
Input Current
X / Y Switches
X+, Y+
X -, Y -
TYP.
12
±2
±1
±4
±6
Bits
LSB
LSB
LSB
LSB
CMOS Logic
VDD*0.8
100kΩ Pull-Up
0.4
VDD + 0.3
0.8
VDD*0.7
-0.3
0. 6
V
VREF
VDD + 0.2
V
V
pF
2.55
V
ppm/°C
µA
VDD
15
V
µA
5
5
Ω
Ω
0
-0.2
25
Internal Reference ON (PD1=”1”)
(Functional from 2.7V to 5.5V VDD)
2.45
V
V
V
V
2.50
15
500
Internal Reference OFF (PD1=”0”)
1
Switch On-Resistance
Switch On-Resistance
Internal Reference
0.5
-3
-40
Differential Method (TEMP1-TEMP0)
Single Conversion (TEMP0)
Differential Method (TEMP1-TEMP0)
Single Conversion (TEMP0)
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0.3
±2
±3
6.0
+3
V
%
+85
°C
°C
°C
°C
°C
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Timing Specifications:
(TA = -40°C to +85°C, VDD≧+2.7V, CLOAD=50pF. Typical values are at TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
SYMBOL
DESCRIPTION
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
TACQ
ADC acquisition time
500
ns
TCON
ADC conversion time
6.5
µs
TCSF
/CS falling to first DCLK rising
100
ns
TCSR
/CS rising to DCLK ignored
0
ns
TDOF
/CS falling to DOUT enable
200
ns
TDOR
/CS rising to DOUT disable
200
ns
TBSF
/CS falling to BUSY enable
200
ns
TBSR
/CS rising to BUSY disable
200
ns
TCKH
DCLK High Period
200
ns
TCKL
DCLK LOW Period
200
ns
TDIS
DIN valid before DCLK rising
100
ns
TDIH
DIN hold time after DCLK going high
15
ns
TDO
DCLK falling to DOUT valid
200
ns
TBO
DCLK falling to BUSY rising
200
ns
Timing Diagram:
TCSF
TCSR
TACQ
TCKH
/CS
TCON
TCK/L
TBO
1
DCLK
8
TDO
1
1
8
Acquire
X/Y
SWITCH
ON
TDIS
DIN
TBSF
BUSY
TDIH
TBSR
Tri-State
Tri-State
TDOR
TDOF
DOUT
Tri-State
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0
(MSB)
(LSB)
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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
OVERVIEW
Operation of 24-Clocks
The SS7646 is a 12-bit switched-capacitor SAR
Analog-to-Digital converter (ADC). The converter is
fabricated using a 0.6µm CMOS process and packaged
in the very small 16-pin SSOP package.
The operation is initiated by a falling signal on Chip
Select (/CS) input. After /CS falls, the SS7646 looks
for a start bit on the DIN input. The first eight clock
cycles are used to provide the control byte. At the end
of the operation the /CS pin should be brought high.
Bringing /CS high after the conversion also minimizes
supply current if DCLK is left running.
The typical operation of the SS7646 is shown in Figure
1 2 . The SS7 6 4 6 o p e r a te s o n a s i n g l e s uppl y
r a n g ing fro m + 2 .2 V to + 5 .5 V. Th e S S7646
features an internal 2.5V reference and an external
clock. The reference voltage directly sets the input
range of the converter. The internal 2.5V reference can
be turned ON or OFF independently of
the ADC.
The SS7646 contains six channel inputs, a serial
interface and low on-resistance switches for the touch
screen (see Block Diagram). The input to the
converter is selected via the six-channel multiplexer
as shown in Figure 5.
SERIAL INTERFACE
The typical operation of the SS7646 serial interface
(/CS, DCLK, DIN and DOUT) is shown in Figure 2.
The SS7646 communicates with microprocessors
or digital signal processors via a synchronous serial
interf ac e. O ne com plete c onver sion c an be
accomplished with three serial communications for a
total 24 clock cycles on the DCLK input.
Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0
Start
A2
A0 Mode1 Mode0 PD1
A1
PD0
Table I. Control Bits in the Control Byte
BIT
NAME
7
Start
6, 5, 4
A2, A1, A0
3, 2
Mode1,
Mode0
DESCRIPTION
Start Bit.
Input Channel Select Bits.
12-Bit / 8-Bit Resolution and
Int. Reference Configuration
Bits
1, 0
PD1, PD0 Power Down Control Bits
Table II. Description of the Control Bits
/CS
1
DCLK
8
1
8
1
Acquire
1
8
Conversion
ON
X/Y SWITCH
START
DIN
BUSY
DOUT
A2
A1
A0
MODE1MODE0
PD1 PD0
Tri-State
Tri-State
Tri-State
11
0
(MSB)
(LSB)
Tri-State
Figure 2. Serial Interface of SS7646
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The Control Byte :
Operation of 16-Clocks
Table I and Table II show detailed information of the
control byte (on DIN). The control byte provides the
start operation, addressing, resolution, reference and
power down information to the SS7646.
The typical operation of the SS7646 is 24-clocks (three
control bytes) per conversion. However the control bits
for the next conversion can be overlapped with current
conversion for a faster conversion. Figure 3 shows the
timing of 16-Clocks per conversion.
Start Bit – Initiate Start
The control byte starts with the first high bit on DIN.
The first bit must always be HIGH (1) to initiate the start
of the conversion. The SS7646 will ignore any
inputs on the DIN until the start bit is detected.
Addressing Bits – Input Channel Selection
The next three bits on control byte (A2, A1, A0) select
the active input channel of the input multiplexer (see
Table III, and Figure 5), and touch screen drivers.
Mode Bits – Resolution and Reference Configuration
The Mode bits (Mode1, Mode0) set the resolution of
the analog-to-digital (ADC) converter. With the Mode1
bit LOW (0) the following conversion will have 12 bits of
resolution. With the Mode1 bit HIGH (1) the following
conversion will have 8 bits of resolution. The MODE0
bit set the reference input of the ADC (see Reference
Input section and Figure 5). Table IV shows detailed
information of the Mode Bits.
PD0 and PD1 Bits - Power Down Control
The last two bits (PD1, PD0) control the power-down
mode and pen interrupt request of the SS7646. If both
bits are HIGH (1), the ADC is always powered up and
pen interrupt will be disabled. If both bits are LOW (0),
the ADC enters a power-down mode between
conversions. The internal 2.5V voltage reference can
be turned ON or OFF independently of the ADC with
the PD1 bit. See Table V for more information.
0
0
Input X Switch Y Switch
Channel
1 Y-POSITION
X+
OFF
ON
1
0
1 X-POSITION
Y+
ON
OFF
0
1
1
Z1-POSITION
X+
X- ON
Y+ ON
1
0
0 Z2-POSITION
Y-
X- ON
Y+ ON
0
1
0
Battery
VBAT
OFF
OFF
1
1
0
Auxiliary
VIN
OFF
OFF
0
0
0
TEMP0
-
OFF
OFF
1
1
1
TEMP1
-
OFF
OFF
A2 A1 A0 Measure
Table III. Input Channel Configuration
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Operation of 15-Clocks
The fastest operation (15-clocks per conversion) of
SS7646 is shown on Figure 4. This operation will
not work with the serial interface of m ost
microcontrollers and digital signal processors, as they
are not capable of providing 15 clocks cycles per serial
transfer.
MODE1 MODE0
Resolution
ADC Reference
0
1
12bits
VREF
0
0
12bits
VDD
1
1
8bits
VREF
*
*
1
0
8bits
VDD
Table IV. Resolution and Reference Configuration
* When measuring Y(001), X(101), Z1(011) and Z2(100) positions,
otherwise Invalid configuration
PD1 PD0 /PENIRQ DESCRIPTION
0
0
Enable The reference is switching OFF
and the ADC will power down
between conversions. Y- switch is on
while in power-down.
0
1
Enable The reference is switching OFF
and the ADC is ON permanently.
No power down between
conversions.
1
0
Enable The reference is ON and the
ADC will power down between
conversions.
1
1
Disable The reference and the ADC are
ON. No power down between
conversions, the ADC always
power up. The pen interrupt
functionality will be disabled.
Table V. Power-Down and Pen Interrupt Selection
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/CS
DCLK
1
8
1
8
1
1
8
1
16
X/Y SWITCH
ON
ON
DIN
BUSY
11
0
(MSB)
(LSB)
DOUT
11 10
9
(MSB)
Figure 3. Timing of 16-clocks per Conversion
/CS
DCLK
1
8
7
1
1
X/Y SWITCH
15
1
8
1
1
ON
ON
DIN
BUSY
DOUT
11
0
(MSB)
(LSB)
11 10
9
(MSB)
Figure 4. Timing of 15-clocks per Conversion
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VDD
V REF
/P E N IR Q
VDD
X+
+RE F
Y+
IN
X-
ADC
-R E F
YM O DE0
(S h o w n 1 )
V BAT
A2A1A0
(S ho w n 10 1 )
B a tte ry
M o n ito r
V IN
Figure 5. Diagram of Input Channel and Reference Input
ANALOG INPUT MEASUREMENT
The SS7646 contains 6 channel inputs. X+, Y+ and
Y- inputs are for touch screen measurement, 2 auxiliary
inputs are VBAT and VIN. The diode input (internal node)
is for temperature measurement. Figure 5 shows a
diagram of the analog input channel and reference
input. The input to the A/D converter is selected via the
six-channel multiplexer. (see Block
Diagram and Figure 5.)
Input Channel
Table III shown the input channel configuration of the
SS7646. The control bits are set via the DIN pin.
(see Control Byte section). The selected channel is for
A/D converter input. Please refer to Figure 5 for
detailed input channel multiplexer. For measuring X+
(Y-position) and Y+ (X-position), Y switches and X
switches are turned on respectively.
While the ADC can be powered up or down instantly,
the internal reference requires settling time to settle to
the final value. The power-up time of VREF is typically
30µs without a load. The internal reference voltage
can be turned ON or OFF independently of the ADC.
This allows extra time for the reference voltage to be
settled before a conversion. Although /CS=”1” will
put the SS7646 into a power-down mode
immediately, the internal reference does not turn
OFF with /CS going HIGH. An additional pattern
with PD1=”0” is required before /CS goes HIGH.
Internal Reference
The SS7646 has an internal 2.5V voltage
reference that can be turned ON with the power-down
address bit, PD1=”1”, at the configuration byte (See
Table V and Figure 1). The internal reference voltage
of SS7646 should be turned OFF (PD1=”0”) in
order to be compatible with the SS7643. If the
internal reference is turned OFF and the reference
is taken from the power supply directly, special care
must be taken to avoid noise from the power supply.
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Reference Input
V REF
V DD
The voltage difference between +REF and –REF
(shown VREF in Figure 5), in the range of 1V to + VDD,
sets the Analog-to-Digital converter (ADC) input
range. The full-scale analog input range of
the SS7646 is therefore from 0 to V REF.
V DD
Y+
+REF
X+
Typically the reference input is an external precise
voltage source VREF (MODE0=1, see Table IV) for
touch screen and auxiliary inputs measurement.
Figure 6 shows the configuration for a Y coordinate
measurement with MODE0=1. When utilizing the
panel measurement, the VREF must equal VDD as input
range is from 0 to VDD. If the reference input is from
the power supply directly, as Figure 12 shows for
example, special care must be taken to avoid noise
from the power supply.
Internal 2.5V
Reference
A2A1A0
(Shown 101)
IN
ADC
-REF
MODE0 = 1
Y-
GND
GND
Figure 6. Touch Screen Measurement with MODE0=1
V DD
V REF
When making touch screen measurements only, the
reference input can be set from V D D directly
(MODE0=0) and discard the V REF input. Figure 7
s hows the c onf igur ation f or a Y c oor dinate
measurement with MODE0=0.
V DD
Y+
Internal 2.5V
Reference
A2A1A0
(Shown 101)
X+
+REF
IN
ADC
-REF
Examples of DIN Configuration
MODE0 = 0
Y-
Table VI shows DIN configurations for specified
applications.
GND
GND
Figure 7. Touch Screen Measurement with MODE0=0
Measurement
S
A2 A1 A0 MODE1 MODE0 PD1 PD0
+REF
X SWITCHES
Y SWITCHES
Touch Screen
Y-Position (X+)
1
0
0
1
0
0/1
0
0
VDD / VREF
OFF
ON
X-Position (Y+)
1
1
0
1
0
0/1
0
0
VDD / VREF
ON
OFF
Z1-Position (X+) 1
0
1
1
0
0/1
0
0
VDD / VREF
X+ OFF, X- ON
Y+ ON , Y- OFF
Z2-Position (Y -) 1
1
0
0
0
0/1
0
0
VDD / VREF
X+ OFF, X- ON
Y+ ON , Y- OFF
VREF
OFF
OFF
Battery
VBAT
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
-
1
0
1
0
*
0
*
*
VIN
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
-
1
1
1
0
*
0
*
*
TEMP1
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
VREF
OFF
OFF
TEMP0
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
VREF
OFF
OFF
-
1
1
1
1
*
0
*
*
-
1
0
0
Invalid Configuration
Auxiliary In.
VREF
OFF
OFF
Invalid Configuration
Temperature
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*
0
*
*
Table VI. Examples of DIN Configuration
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Invalid Configuration
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Temperature Measurement
The temperature measurement is based on an on-chip
forward diode measurement. The forward diode
voltage VBE has a well-defined characteristic vs.
temperature. There are two measurement options for
the SS7646, a Single Conversion Mode and a
Differential Conversion Mode.
(1) In the Single Conversion Mode, a diode voltage is
first digitized at a fixed calibration temperature (25°C)
during the final test of the end product and this value T1
is stored in the memory, then only a single reading T2 is
r equir ed f or the us ers to obtain the am bient
temperature through extrapolation from the calibration
temperature diode result.
T(°K) = (q x ∆VBE) [k x ln(120)]
T(°C) = 2.42 x ∆VBE(mV) - 273
This method provides a much improved absolute
m easurement of temperature of ± 2°C, however
resolution is reduced to approximately 1.5°C/LSB.
/PENIRQ
T(°C) = [25 − (T2 − T1)x0.3] °C
I
This result assumes a diode temperature coefficient
(TC) of approximately –2.1 mV/°C. This method
provides a resolution of approximately 0.3°C and a
predicted accuracy of ± 3°C.
1LSB = 2.5V 4096 = 0.61mV
Resolution = 0.3 °C/LSB
MUX
6 Channel
X+
(2) The Differential Conversion Mode requires two
points measurement to eliminate the need for absolute
temperature calibration. The first measurement TEMP0
(A2=0, A1=0, A0=0) is performed with a fixed bias
current into a diode and the second measurement
TEMP1 (A2=1, A1=1, A0=1) is performed with N times
(N=120 for SS7646) of the bias current into the
same diode. The voltage difference between first and
s ec o n d r e a d i ng s is pr o p o r t i o n a l t o a bs o l ut e
temperature and is given by the following formula:
∆VBE = (kT q) x ln(N)
where VBE represents the diode voltage, N is the bias
current multiple, k is Boltzmann’s constant and q is the
electron charge.
ADC
OFF
ON
Figure 8. Block Diagram of Temperature
Measurement Circuit
DC/DC
Converter
VDD
VBAT
Battery
0V to 6V
7.5K
ADC
ON
2.5K
ON
-23
Taking Boltzm ann’s constant k =1.38054x10
electrons volts/degrees Kelvin, the electron charge
-19
q=1.602189x10
Coulom b, then the am bient
temperature T, in degrees centigrade, would be
calculated as follows:
N*I
OFF
This mode is achieved with an address setting of A2=0,
A1=0, A0=0 (TEMP0). Please refer to Table III and
Figure 8 for details.
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VDD
A2A1A0
(Shown 010)
Figure 9. Block Diagram of Battery
Measurement Circuit
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Battery Measurement
Another feature of the SS7646 is the battery
measurement ability. Figure 9 shows a block diagram
of a battery voltage monitored by the SS7646.
While the main power to the SS7646 via the
DC/DC regulator is maintained at the desired voltage,
the battery voltage can vary from 0.5V to 6V. The
SS7646 is able to monitor this battery voltage
through the VBAT pin. The voltage on VBAT pin is
divided down by 4 so that the battery voltage of 6V
becomes 1.5V to the ADC input. In order to minimize
the power consumption, the divider is only on during
the sampling phase of the ADC. See Table V for the
control bit configurations required to perform this
battery measurement.
(1) The first method requires the user knowing the
X-plate resistance. Performing three touch screen
conversions, X-Position, Z1-Position and Z2-position,
then use the following equation to calculate the touch
resistance:
Rtouch = Rxplate x (Xposition 4096 ) x [(Z2 Z1) − 1]
(2) The second method requires the user knowing both
the X-plate and Y-plate resistance. Performing three
touch screen conversions, X-Position, Y-Position and
Z1-position, then use the following equation to
calculate the touch resistance:
Rtouch = (Rxplate x Xposition) 4096 x [(4096 Z1 ) − 1]
- (Ryplate x Yposition) 4096
Pressure Measurement
The SS7646 is also able to determine the pen or
finger touch through the pressure measurement with
some simple calculations. The pressure
measurement is based on the contact resistance
between the X and Y plates. Figure 10 shows a block
diagram of the pressure measurement. There are two
recommended methods to perform the measurement.
Generally, the pressure measurement can be
accomplished sufficiently with 8-bit resolution mode,
but the following examples are shown with the
12-bit resolution mode.
Measure
X-Position
Y+
Pen Interrupt Request
The pen interrupt function is shown in Figure 11.
Normally the /PENIRQ is HIGH by connecting a
pull-up resistor (typically 100KΩ) to VDD. If /PENIRQ
has been enabled (See Table V), Y- driver is ON and
connected to GND and /PENIRQ diode is connected
to X+ input. When the touch screen connected to the
SS7646 is touched, the X+ input is pulled to
ground through the touch screen and /PENIRQ will go
low, initiating an interrupt to the microprocessor.
During the X and Y plates measurement cycles, the
/PENIRQ diode will be internally connected to GND
and X+ input disconnected from the diode to eliminate
leakage current to the touch screen.
X+
V
Rtouch
Y-
X-
Y+
X+
Measure
Z1-Position
VDD
100K
V
Rtouch
/PENIRQ
Y+
Y-
X-
Y+
X+
X+
Y-
V
Rtouch
/PENIRQ
ENABLE
Y-
X-
Measure
Z2-Position
Figure 10. Block Diagram of Pressure Measurement
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Figure 11. Block Diagram of Pen Interrupt Circuit
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APPLICATION CONSIDERATIONS
Typical Operating Circuit
Battery
2.7V to 5.5V
DC/DC
Converter
DCLK 16
Clock
1
VDD
2
X+
/CS 15
Chip Select
3
Y+
DIN 14
Data In
4
X-
BUSY 13
5
Y-
DOUT
6
GND
/PENIRQ 11
7
VBAT
VDD
10
8
VIN
VREF
9
12
Busy Status
Data Out
Pen
Interrupt
SS7646
Figure 12. Typical Operation Circuit of the SS7646
Resistive Touch Screen (4-Wire)
The 4-wire resistive touch screen consists of 2 resistive
plates that are separated by a small gap. Each of the
plates has a resistance in the range from 200 to 2000
ohms.
The screen works by applying a voltage across the X
plate or Y plate resistive networks. If a voltage is
applied, for example, between X+ and X- then a voltage
divider is formed on the X plate. When the Y plate is
touched to the X plate, a voltage will be developed on
the Y plate. By accurately measuring this voltage, the
position on the screen can be determined. The
connections between the SS7646 and the touch
screen should be as short as possible.
X PLATE
Y PLATE
Electrode
X+ Y- X- Y+
Figure 13. 4-wire Resistive Touch Screen
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PACKAGE INFORMATION
9
E
h x 45°
H
16
SSOP-16
θ
b
1
8
Detail F
L
D
C
A
See Detail F
A1
A2
T(4X)
e
Seating Plane
DIMENSIONS (MM)
SYMBOLS
DIMENSIONS (MIL)
MIN.
NOM.
MAX.
MIN.
NOM.
MAX.
A
1.35
1.60
1.75
53
63
68
A1
0.10
0.15
0.25
4
6
10
1.50
A2
59
b
0.20
0.254
0.30
8
10
12
C
0.18
0.203
0.25
7
8
10
D
4.80
4.90
5.00
189
193
197
E
3.80
3.90
4.00
150
154
157
H
5.80
6.00
6.80
228
236
244
0.6358 BSC
e
25 BSC
L
0.40
0.635
1.27
16
25
50
h
0.25
0.42
0.50
10
17
20
θ
0°
8°
0°
8°
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