New Product
CN-0320
FT Series
4-Wire Analog Resistive Touch Screens
with Gold Plated Tails
Exceptional Continuity and Reliability
2017-10-23
Series FT
Touch Screens
DISTINCTIVE CHARACTERISTICS
• Expansion of FT Series includes wider, larger, narrow frame types with gold
plated tails, offering increased continuity and reliability
• Touch screens with gold plated tails have decreased tail width; connector
pins change from 8 pin with 1.25mm pitch to 4 pin with 1.0mm pitch
• Tail material upgraded to polyimide resin from polyethylene terephthalate
(PET), ensuring advanced flexibility, strength and resilience against heat
• Construction of film and glass with superior durability and flexibility
• Choice of input methods: finger or stylus
• Wide range of panel sizes and tail positions, including 5.7",
6.5”, 8.4”, 10.4”, 10.6", 12.1”, 15”, 15.6” and 19”
• Anti-Newton Ring (ANR) Technology eliminates many of the typical visual artifacts
• Operator can easily direct the device without specialized technical training or computer
knowledge by combining touch screen to LCD panel, plasma EL or other display
• Touch screens support flexible design, including digital and analog, in a variety of sizes and
relatively low cost
• Anti-glare surface reduces reflection from fluorescent lighting, sunlight; hard resin coating ensures
excellent protection against scratches or damage
• Adhesive layer between glass and film has improved durability to withstand diverse environmental
conditions
APPLICATIONS
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Office Automation
Industrial Automation
Information Technology
Banking Systems
Cross Section View of Touch Screen
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Broadcast
Hospitality
Gaming/Entertainment
Medical Equipment
Transparent
Conductive Film
Bottom Electrode
(Glass or Film)
Specializing in Custom Products
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Custom sizes for Resistive Touch Screens
Capability to attach touch screens to LCDs or
other components
Specializing in custom construction such as film
plus film combinations
Fingerprint resistant, high transmittance films
Availability of metallic tails (i.e., copper pattern
plus gold plate)
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Top Electrode
(Film)
Adhesive Layer
Note: Contact NKK Switches regarding use of FT Touch Screens
for medical equipment.
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Surface
Dot Spacer
Control Board for Analog Touch Panels
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Combining an analog touch panel with a
controller board device driver on a computer
enables performing the same operations as with
a mouse by touching the touch panel screen
NKK offers controller boards compatible with
USB or with RS232C
Series FT
Touch Screens
TYPICAL TOUCH SCREEN ORDERING EXAMPLE
FT
AS
00
10.6
A
W
4
A
Number of Keys
00
225
Tail
Analog
Screen Size
Type
Input Method
*Digital
A
Finger or Stylus
5.7
5.7”
**Position of Tail (Analog)
6.5
6.5”
Left or Right (Horizontal)
8.4
8.4”
No
Code
10.4
10.4”
V
Top or Bottom (Vertical)
10.6
10.6”
S
Narrow Frame Type 1
(Horizontal)
12.1
12.1”
15
15.0”
N
Narrow Frame Type 2
(Horizontal)
15.6
15.6”
W
Wide Type (Horizontal)
19
19.0”
applicable to
FTAS225-5.7A-N
(printed tail)
4-Wire
N
Digital
Printed Tail
1.25mm Pitch
A
Gold Plated Tail
1.0mm Pitch
DESCRIPTION FOR TYPICAL ORDERING EXAMPLE
FTAS00–10.6AW–4A
Wide Type with
Horizontal Tail Position
** Aspect Ratio:
* Digital type only
4
No
Code
Touch Screen with
10.6" Screen
Narrow Frame: 4:3
Wide Frame: 16:9
Finger or Stylus Input
4-Wire Analog
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
4-Wire Analog Resistive Touch Screens
Power Level
1mA @ 5V DC (resistive load)
XY Resistive Value
Narrow: 250 ~ 850Ω
Linearity
±1.5% maximum
Insulation Impedance
10MΩ minimum @ 25V DC
Expected Operational Life
Wide: 120 ~ 1,500Ω
Writing: 50,000 operations minimum (approximately 30mm movement with stylus)
Tapping: 1,000,000 operations minimum (pressing force 4.9N using silicone rubber, hardness 60°)
Touch Activation Force
1.47N maximum
Chattering Time
10 milliseconds maximum
Relative Humidity
+60°C (+140°F), humidity 90%, 240 hours
Operating Temperature Range
–20°C ~ +70°C (-4°F ~ +158°F)
Storage Temperature Range
–40°C ~ +80°C (–40°F ~ +176°F)
Light Transmission
80% standard (Touch Panel portion)
Surface Hardness
2H minimum (JIS K5600)
Note: Values are determined by NKK's individual specification tests in a controlled environment, and do not certify that the product
supports simultaneous multiple conditions.
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Series FT
Touch Screens
PART NUMBERS & DESCRIPTIONS
FTAS00-5.7AS-4A
FTAS00-6.5AS-4A
FTAS00-8.4AS-4A
FTAS00-10.4AS-4A
FTAS00-10.4AV-4A
FTAS00-10.6AW-4A
FTAS00-12.1AN-4A
FTAS00-12.1AW-4A
FTAS00-15AN-4A
FTAS00-15.6AW-4A
FTAS00-19AN-4A
4-Wire Analog Touch Screens
Wide Type
Horizontal Tale
Narrow Frame Type 2 Vertical
Horizontal Tale
Tale
Narrow Frame Type 1
Horizontal Tale
Tail
4
Part Number
Screen
Size in
Inches
Key Area
Dimensions
Viewing Area
Dimensions
External
Dimensions
Panel
Thickness
Terminal Detail
4 Pin
.039” (1.0mm) Pitch
FTAS00-5.7AS-4A
5.7
4.535” x 3.402”
(115.2mm x 86.4mm)
4.764” x 3.606”
(121.0mm x 91.6mm)
5.157” x 3.976”
(131.0mm x 101.0mm)
.055”
(1.4mm)
Length
3.150” (80.0mm)
FTAS00-6.5AS-4A
6.5
5.197” x 3.898”
(132.0mm x 99.0mm)
5.433” x 4.134”
(138.0mm x 105.0mm)
5.906” x 4.567”
(150.0mm x 116.0mm)
.055”
(1.4mm)
Length
3.150” (80.0mm)
FTAS00-8.4AS-4A
8.4
6.728” x 5.102”
(170.9mm x 129.6mm)
6.949” x 5.331”
(176.5mm x 135.4mm)
7.343” x 5.685”
(186.5mm x 144.4mm)
.083”
(2.1mm)
Length
3.150” (80.0mm)
FTAS00-10.4AS-4A
10.4
8.315” x 6.236”
(211.2mm x 158.4mm)
8.465” x 6.394”
(215.0mm x 162.4mm)
8.882” x 6.748”
(225.6mm x 171.4mm)
.083”
(2.1mm)
Length
3.150” (80.0mm)
FTAS00-10.4AV-4A
10.4
8.354” x 6.276”
(212.2mm x 159.4mm)
8.520” x 6.433”
(216.4mm x 163.4mm)
8.917” x 7.205”
(226.5mm x 183.0mm)
.083”
(2.1mm)
Length
3.150” (80.0mm)
FTAS00-12.1AN-4A
12.1
9.677” x 7.256”
(245.8mm x 184.3mm)
9.827” x 7.406”
(249.6mm x 188.1mm)
10.236” x 7.795”
(260.0mm x 198.0mm)
.083”
(2.1mm)
Length
3.150” (80.0mm)
FTAS00-15AN-4A
15.0
11.972” x 8.980”
(304.1mm x 228.1mm)
12.130” x 9.138”
(308.1mm x 232.1mm)
12.669” x 9.665”
(321.8mm x 245.5mm)
.083”
(2.1mm)
Length
3.150” (80.0mm)
FTAS00-19AN-4A
19.0 -
14.815” x 11.850”
(376.3mm x 301.0mm)
15.039” x 12.102”
(382.0mm x 307.4mm)
15.571” x 12.638”
(395.5mm x 321.0mm)
.083”
(2.1mm)
Length
3.150” (80.0mm)
FTAS00-10.6AW-4A
10.6
9.071” x 5.441”
(230.4mm x 138.2mm)
9.189” x 5.563”
(233.4mm x 141.3mm)
9.756” x 6.094”
(247.8mm x 154.8mm)
.083”
(2.1mm)
Length
3.150” (80.0mm)
FTAS00-12.1AW-4A
12.1
10.280” x 6.425”
10.404” x 6.551”
10.827” x 6.929”
(261.12mm x 163.2mm) (264.26mm x 166.4mm) (275.0mm x 176.0mm)
.083”
(2.1mm)
Length
3.150” (80.0mm)
FTAS00-15.6AW-4A
15.6
13.551” x 7.618”
(344.2mm x 193.5mm)
.083”
(2.1mm)
Length
3.150” (80.0mm)
13.681” x 7.748”
(347.5mm x 196.8mm)
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14.276” x 8.433”
(362.6mm x 214.2mm)
Series FT
Touch Screens
TYPICAL DIMENSIONS
Pin No.
(0.3) ±0.05
.012
4 1
See Tail Detail
Contact Side
(Gold Plating)
Reinforcement
Vertical Frame
Tail Detail
1 x 3 (3.0)
.118
(5.0) ±1.0
.197
(65.0)
2.559
(80.0) ±1.0
3.15
(15.0)
.591
Reinforcement Film
Tail
(0.7) Typ
.028
(10.0) ±1.0
.394
(5.0) ±1.0
.197
Reinforcement
Film
YUP
(0.5)
.020
H
D
Bottom
Electrode
Pins
Signal
1
YUP
2
YLO
3
XLE
YLO
XRI
YUP, YLO: Bottom Electrode Terminal
XLE, XRI : Top Electrode Terminal
4
E
XRI
4 1
XLE
Top Electrode
F
Center of Active Area
YUP
XLE
YLO
XRI
(1.5) Air Vent
.059
(2.1) ±0.2
.083
G Center of Active Area
C
B
A
Typical Dimensions for Vertical Frame
Part Number
Screen
Size in
Inches
Dim A
Dim B
Viewable
Area
FTAS00-10.4AV-4A
10.4
8.917”
(226.5±0.3mm)
Dim C
Active
Area
Dim D
Active
Area
Dim E
Viewable
Area
Dim F
8.520”
8.354”
6.276”
6.433”
7.205”
(216.4mm) (212.2mm) (159.4mm) (163.4mm) (183.0±0.3mm)
Dim G
Center of
Active Area
(Horizontal)
Dim H Center
of Active
Area
(Vertical)
4.508”
(114.5mm)
3.720”
(94.5mm)
(1.5) Air Vent
.059
Wide Horizontal Frame
Tail Detail
(0.7) Typ
.028
YUP
D
E
(15.0)
Pin No. .591
Reinforcement Film
(5.0) ±1.0
.197
Signal
1
YUP
YLO
2
YLO
3
XLE
4
XRI
YUP
1
4
F
Center of Active Area
1 x 3 (3.0) (0.5)
.118 .020
Pins
H
XRI
(5.0) ±1.0
.197
(10.0) ±1.0
.394
1
See
4
Tail Detail
(80.0) ±1.0
3.150
(65.0)
2.559
XLE
TYPICAL DIMENSIONS
G Center of Active Area
XLE
C
B
XRI
Contact
(Gold Plating)
YLO
YUP, YLO: Bottom Electrode Terminal
XLE, XRI : Top Electrode Terminal
(0.3) ±0.05
.012
Reinforcement
Reinforcement Film
A
Top Electrode
Bottom Electrode
Tail
(2.1) ±0.2
.083
Typical Dimensions for Wide Horizontal Frame
Part Number
Screen
Size in
Inches
Dim A
Dim B
Viewable
Area
FTAS00-10.6AW-4A
10.4
8.917”
(247.8±0.3mm)
8.520”
(233.4mm)
FTAS0012.1AW-4A
12.1
10.827”
10.404"
10.280"
6.425"
6.551"
(275.0±0.3mm) (264.26mm) (261.12mm) (163.2mm) (166.4mm)
FTAS0015.6AW-4A
15.6
14.276"
(362.6±0.3mm)
13.681"
(347.5mm)
Dim C
Active
Area
Dim D
Active
Area
Dim E
Viewable
Area
Dim F
8.354”
6.276”
6.433”
7.205”
(230.4mm) (138.2mm) (141.3mm) (154.8±0.3mm)
6.929"
(176±0.3mm)
13.551"
7.618"
7.748"
8.433"
(344.2mm) (193.5mm) (196.8mm) (214.2±0.3mm)
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Dim G
Dim H Center
Center of
of Active
Active Area
Area
(Horizontal)
(Vertical)
4.508”
(125.3mm)
3.720”
(75.8mm)
5.468"
(138.89mm)
–––
7.138"
(181.3mm)
–––
5
Series FT
Touch Screens
TYPICAL DIMENSIONS
Narrow Frame & Horizontal Tail
(1.5) Air Vent
.059
(80.0) ±1.0
3.150
YUP
(65.0)
2.559
D
(10.0) ±1.0
.394
See
Tail Detail
1 x 3 (3.0) (0.5)
.118 .020
E
1
4
F
XRI
(5.0) ±1.0
.197
XLE
(0.7) Typ
.028
Tail Detail
H
(5.0) ±1.0
.197
(15.0)
Pin No. .591
Reinforcement Film
Center of Active Area
YLO
G Center of Active Area
C
Contact
(Gold Plating)
(0.3) ±0.05
.012
Pins
Signal
1
YUP
2
YLO
3
XLE
4
Reinforcement Film
A
Top Electrode
Bottom Electrode
Tail
Reinforcement
B
(2.1) ±0.2
.083
YUP
1
4
XLE
XRI
YLO
YUP, YLO: Bottom Electrode Terminal
XLE, XRI : Top Electrode Terminal
XRI
Typical Dimensions for Narrow Frame
Dim F
Dim G
Center of
Active Area
(Horizontal)
Dim H
Center of
Active Area
(Vertical)
3.976”
(101.0±0.3mm)
2.648”
(67.25mm)
–––
4.134”
4.567”
(105.0mm) (116.0±0.3mm)
3.031”
(77.0mm)
–––
6.728”
(170.9mm)
5.102”
5.331”
5.685”
(129.6mm) (135.4mm) (144.4±0.3mm)
3.734”
(94.85mm)
–––
8.465”
(215.0mm)
8.315”
(211.2mm)
6.236”
6.394”
6.748”
(158.4mm) (162.4mm) (171.4±0.3mm)
4.492”
(114.1mm)
–––
10.236”
(260.0.±0.3mm)
9.827”
(249.6mm)
9.677”
(245.8mm)
7.256”
7.406”
7.795”
(184.3mm) (188.1mm) (198.0±0.3mm)
5.177”
(131.5mm)
3.850”
(97.8mm)
15.0
12.669”
(321.8.±0.3mm)
12.130”
(308.1mm)
11.972”
(304.1mm)
8.980”
9.138”
9.665”
(228.1mm) (232.1mm) (245.5±0.3mm)
6.398”
(162.5mm)
–––
19.0
15.571”
(395.5.±0.3mm)
15.039”
(382.0mm)
14.815”
(376.3mm)
11.850”
12.102”
12.638”
(301.0mm) (307.4mm) (321.0±0.3mm)
7.799”
(198.1mm)
–––
Dim C
Dim D
Active Area Active Area
Dim E
Viewable
Area
4.764”
(121.0mm)
4.535”
(115.2mm)
3.402”
(86.4mm)
3.606”
(91.6mm)
5.906”
(150.0.±0.3mm)
5.433”
(138.0mm)
5.197”
(132.0mm)
3.898”
(99.0mm)
8.4
7.343”
(186.5.±0.3mm)
6.949”
(176.5mm)
FTAS00-10.4AS-4A
10.4
8.882”
(225.6.±0.3mm)
FTAS00-12.1AN-4A
12.1
FTAS00-15AN-4A
FTAS00-19AN-4A
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Part Number
Screen
Size in
Inches
Dim A
Dim B
Viewable
Area
FTAS00-5.7AS-4A
5.7
5.157”
(131.0.±0.3mm)
FTAS00-6.5AS-4A
6.5
FTAS00-8.4AS-4A
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Series FT
Touch Screens
Controller Board for RS232C
FTCS04C
CN1 4-Wire Analog Touch Screen Connector - 4 Pins
(65.0)
2.559
Lot No.
(57.0)
2.244
(17.0)
.669
1
Y0
2
Y1
3
X0
4
X1
1
Description
For YUP or YLO
For XRI or XLE
Pin No.
4
CN1
CN2 RS232C Header Connector - 3 Pins
IC1
Controller Board Side
(5.5)
.217
3
1
(30.0)
1.181
Symbol
CN3
2
(37.0)
1.457
Pin No.
Pin
Symbol
No.
1
Pin No.
Pin No.
FTC
S
CN1
CN2
Computer
Side
RD
Receiving Data (IN)
Sending Data
2
SD
Sending Data (OUT) Receiving Data
3
GND
1
04C
(3.3) Dia Typ
.130
Part No.
Description
GND
GND
CN3 Header Connector for Power Supply - 2 Pins
Direction of Tail Insertion
Contact Surface
(5.6)
.220
(1.3)
.051
(1.6)
.063
Pin No.
Symbol
Description
1
VCC
Supply Voltage
2
GND
GND
Controller Board for USB
FTCU04C
(65.0)
2.559
Lot No.
(30.0)
1.181
4
5
CN1
(4.5)
.177
1
IC1
Pin No.
Symbol
1
Y0
2
Y1
3
X0
4
X1
Description
For YUP or YLO
For XRI or XLE
Pin No.
1
(37.0)
1.457
CN1 4-Wire Analog Touch Screen Connector - 4 Pins
(57.0)
2.244
Pin No.
CN4
FTC
CN1
U
CN4 Header Connector for USB - 5 Pins
04C
(3.3) Dia Typ
.130
Part No.
Direction of Tail Insertion
Contact Surface
(1.6)
.063
(3.95)
.156
Pin No.
Symbol
Description
USB VCC
1
VCC
2
D–
USB D –
3
D+
USB D +
4
GND
USB GND
5
GND
Shield GND
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Receptacle Connector & Wire Assembly for RS232C
Receptacle Connector & Wire Assembly for Power Supply
AT713 is the Receptacle Connector with code to connect to
RS232C communication of the controller boards. It is compatible
with FTCS04C. The cable length is adjustable.
AT714 is a Receptacle Connector with code to connect to
FTCS04C power source of the control boards. The cable
length is adjustable.
Wire Color
Black
Yellow
Blue
Pin No.
3
2
1
Wire Color
Black
Red
Pin No.
2
1
(500.0) +50.0
0
19.685
(500.0) +50.0
0
19.685
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Series FT
Touch Screens
4-Wire Touch Screen Controller Boards & Drivers
DISTINCTIVE CHARACTERISTICS
Controller Boards
• Compatible with Control Board USB/RS232C
Type
Part No.
Communication
Protocol
• Equipped with EPROM for Saving Setting Data
4-Wire
FTCS04C
RS232C
• Device Drivers are Windows 7, 8 & 10 Compatible
4-Wire
FTCU04C
USB
System Configuration for USB
USB
Cable
USB Controller
Board
System Configuration for RS232C
AT713
Receptacle
Connector
Connector
RS232C
Controller
Board
Connector
Analog
Touch Screen
USB
Header
Connector
PC
Analog
Touch Screen
IC Chip
for Analog
Touch Screen
PC
Install
Device Driver
Header
Connector
for 5V
Install
Device Driver
Monitor
IC Chip
for Analog
Touch Screen
AT714 Receptacle
Connector Connects
to Power Source
RS232C
Header
Connector
Monitor
5V DC
Power
Supply
Available through NKK Switches
Touch panels can be operated the same as PC mouse functions by combining a control board or device driver and analog touch screen.
For specifications or technical data for the controller boards and drivers, see NKK's web site or call our engineering support personnel.
General Specifications
Items
FTCS04C
FTCU04C
Interface
RS232C
USB 2.0 Full Speed
Clock
16MHz
16MHz
Supply Voltage
5.0V
5.0V (Bus Power)
Resolution
10bit
10bit
Current Consumption
40mA maximum
100mA maximum
Communication Speed
9600 bps
______
Communication Format
Data Length: 8bit
Parity: None
Stop Bit: 1
______
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Items
Recommended Values
Symbols
Minimum
Maximum
Notes
VCC
–0.3V
+5.5V
____
VT P
____
VCC
Touch
Panel Input
*VRS
–15V
+15V
RS232C
Operating
Temperature
TO PR
–20°C
–4°F
+70°C
+158°F
____
Storage
Temperature
TS TG
–25°C
–13°F
+85°C
+185°F
____
Supply
Voltage
Input
Voltage
Items
Symbols Minimum Typical Maximum
Notes
Supply
Voltage
VCC
+4.75V
+5.0
+5.25V
____
Operating
Temperature
TO P R
–20°C
–4°F
____
+70°C
+158°F
No
Condensation
*VRS : Applies Only to RS232C
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The controller board is designed specifically for touch
screens with the gold plated
tails. Refer to the product data
sheet for detailed specifications, available by contacting
NKK Switches.
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Series FT
Touch Screens
IC Chip for Analog Touch Screens
DISTINCTIVE CHARACTERISTICS
General Specifications for IC FTCSU548
• Interface: USB and RS232C
• High Speed and Accuracy
• Built-in Calibration Function
• Data Function Removal Built In to Eliminate Noise
The IC is for use with the 4-wire transparent touch screens.
When the screen is touched, it recognizes the position of the
touch by the level of analog voltage detected by the A/D. The
A/D converter receives the value and sends a set of coordinate
values as serial data or USB.
Contact NKK Switches for the IC data sheet.
Package
LFQFP 48 Pins
Interface
Serial Interface (Asynchronous) or
USB (Full Speed 2.0)
Supply Voltage
3.3/5.0V Typ; USB Available for 5V Only
* Rated Output Current
High Level: –170mA
Low Level: +170mA
Operation Frequency
16MHz
A/D Converter Resolution
10bit
Operating Temperature
–20°C ~ +85°C (–4°F ~ +185°F)
Storage Temperature
–40°C ~ +125°C (–40°F ~ +257°F)
* Total Output Electric Current Amount of all the I/O Port
STORAGE, HANDLING & INSTALLATION
Handling of Controller Board
• Use arc prevention to protect device from static electricity.
• Power source should be activated after host and touch panel are connected.
• When inserting connector CN1 and touch panel tail, be sure the slider of connector CN1 is pulled. Do not pull more than 10 times.
• Do not alter the product.
• Do not use any commands other than the ones outlined in the specifications.
• Place the product away from noise source (such as inverter from LCD operation) since tail can be affected by noise.
• If device driver (USB) does not work after installation, reboot the host computer while connected to the controller board.
• This product does not support suspended mode (USB).
• Protocol of USB transmission is one frame per one transaction.
• Contact factory if not using the protocol above.
• Warranty for one year after delivery. NKK warranties the 4-wire touch panel when it is used with the NKK control board and driver.
Do not use third party control boards. NKK is not responsible for results of using damaged equipment with the controller boards.
• NKK Switches cannot assume responsibility for damages caused by software side during use of the touch screens.
• The touch screen pressed position may shift depending on various factors such as age, improper tail insertion or extreme tempera-
tures. In such cases, recalibration is necessary.
Installation
• Products are ESD sensitive and ESD protection is required.
• Do not pull on the tail. Do not apply stress to the tail area.
• Avoid vibration or shock. Avoid any force or stress that may cause deformation to the product.
• The touch screen mounting should not be loose. This may cause an adverse effect on detecting performance during operation.
• Ensure there are no burrs around the edges of the case or housing that can cause false actuation. The edges of the case or housing
should not enter the keying area.
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STORAGE, HANDLING & INSTALLATION
Case/Housing
Cushioning
Material
Installation (Continued)
• The case or housing and upper
electrode should have a space of
about 0.5 mm to accommodate
expansion or shrinkage due to
temperature variances. If a shock
barrier is used, do not press hard on
the upper electrode area. Any shock
barrier should be installed more than
0.6 mm away from A.
(0.5) Approx.
.020
A
Top Electrode
(Film)
Adhesive
Layer
* Sealing
Material
LCD
(0.6) Min.
.020
Bottom Electrode
(Glass)
Active Area
Visible Area
Example of Burr on Housing
Interferes with Operation at Point A
* Example: Double-sided Tape
• To secure the touch screen, secure the lower portion with a device such as the LCD display panel. Do not attach the upper electrode
with double-sided tape or similar product to avoid stress that can damage the upper or lower electrode.
• In order to balance upper and lower pressure, an air vent may be installed. Ensure that no liquid or oil will enter into the device.
• Avoid air pressure applied to the touch screen as it may cause the top electrode to force air through the air vent, effecting electric
endurance. If pressure inside of the touch panel is reduced through the air vent, it may cause interference fringes or may remain in
ON status.
• Ensure that the glass is handled carefully to prevent breakage during installation.
• Moisture from condensation on tail connection or edges may result in migration, causing short circuit failure.
Handling Precautions
• When opening product, take precaution with up/down and front/back directions. Glass edges are not chamfered, and corners or
edges can be sharp. Wear gloves when handling the product.
• Do not pick up the product by the tail or pull the tail area.
• Use gloves or finger cots to prevent fingerprints on surface.
• When handling the product, hold it outside of the viewing area.
• Avoid stacking multiple products or placing other items on the product.
• Remove protective film after installation is completed.
• When packing or storing, the glass should be positioned face up.
Operating Precautions
• Operate with fingers or a touch screen stylus only.
• Do not press hard with a pen or similar object between viewing area and key area.
Design Precautions
• With analog type, resistive value change (by aging or individual differences) can dislocate the input area. Input area can be
calibrated with software.
• When installing on top of an LCD, noise from the display device can create misoperation. To avoid noise, implement actions such as
grounding the display device frame.
• When used to draw a line, analog type will have a break at dot spacer. Compensate for this with software.
• Contact resistance may cause chatter depending on pressing condition. Software should detect signal after it stabilizes.
Other Precautions
• Clean with a soft cloth and ethanol. Do not use any cleaning agents other than ethanol.
• Store product in original package and store at the temperature and humidity range specified.
• Do not store in an environment with acids or other corrosive gases or where condensation may occur.
• Products are guaranteed based on evaluation of standards within the moisture tolerance and usage temperature range, but not
guaranteed to operate perpetually at this temperature.
• Calibration data from one touch panel should not be applied to another panel; each should be calibrated individually.
• Recalibration is necessary if connector has been removed from the tail and reconnected.
• All specifications based on the tested touch screens only. Evaluate the products after installation with customer's equipment.
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Touch Screens
NKK Meets Demands of the Marketplace &
Readily Offers Solutions & Expertise,
Integrating the Highest Caliber of Products &
Enhancing our Extensive Line of Touch Screens
Market Demand
Increases for
Touch Screens with
Gold Plated Tail
Precise Solutions &
Features Extra Benefits
Uncompromised Reliability
NKK Extends Lineup
Minimizes Size of PCB;
Exceptional Contact
of Touch Screens & Adds
Enables Utilization
Reliability Exceeds
Gold Plated Tail Option
of Surface
Expectations Vital to
in Variety of Sizes
Mount Connector
Critical Operations
Standard Size
Series
Specific Needs Require
1mm Pitch Connector
New Standard Size
Custom Size
Sizes of Touch Screens in Inches
Type
3.5
5.7
6.2
Wide
6.5
7.0
Wide
8.4
8.5
Wide
10.4
10.5
10.6
Wide
12.1
12.1
Wide
14.0
15.0
15.6
Wide
17.0
17.1
18.1
19.0
Digital
FT
4-Wire Analog,
Printed Tail
4-Wire Analog,
Gold Plated Tail
5-Wire Analog,
Printed Tail
TP01
8-Wire Analog,
Printed Tale
4-Wire Analog,
Gold Plated Tail
Note: NKK Switches does not supply the IC for 8-wire touch screens.
NKK Switches feature a wide variety of standard touch screens. We also have the capability and expertise to offer custom solutions
that would enhance any application. We can furnish designs in both digital (matrix) and analog type touch screens; custom sizes
and key numbers; attachment of touch screen to LCDs or incorporation into peripheral devices; availability of film plus film combinations and fingerprint resistant, high transmittance films. Contact our experts and let us provide a resolution for all of your touch
screen requirements.
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Touch Screens
NKK Expands Offering of Touch Screen Solutions with Variety of Functions
Multi-Touch, Smooth Operation
Zoom In, Zoom Out or Writing Functions
TP01 Series 4-Wire Analog
TP01 Series 4-Wire Analog
4.3 Narrow
4.3 Narrow
10.4"
12.1"
15.0"
19.0"
10.4"
12.1"
15.0"
19.0"
16.9 Wide
16.9 Wide
10.6"
12.1"
10.6"
Controller
Board
15.6"
12.1"
15.6"
IC Chip
Touch Screen Without IC Chip
Superior Durability
FT Series Digital
FT Series Analog 5- or 8-Wire Analog
4.3 Narrow
5.7"
10.4"
12.1"
Controller
Board
15.0"
IC Chip
Variety of Sizes
Exceptional Reliability
FT Series 4-Wire Analog with Printed Tail
FT Series 4-Wire Analog with Gold Plated Tail
4.3 Narrow
5.7"
4.3 Narrow
6.5"
16.9 Wide
10.6"
8.4"
10.4"
15.0"
12.1"
Controller
Board
6.5"
12.1"
16.9 Wide
19.0"
12.1"
5.7"
15.6"
10.6"
Controller
Board
IC Chip
8.4"
10.4"
15.0"
10.4"
19.0"
12.1"
15.6"
IC Chip
Effective Date October 23, 2017
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