PROXIMITYSW: Proximity Sensing Software

Overview

Our Proximity Sensing Software solution transforms any RS08, S08 and V1 ColdFire^® MCUs into a proximity capacitive touch sensor controller.

The use of this software enables the user to implement simple touch sensing applications with little hardware requirements.

Just connect an electrode to the microcontroller GPIO, and the Proximity Sensing Software will detect presence with a simple measurement algorithm. There is no need for special peripherals such as ADC or an analog comparator.

Click on the block diagram for feature details.

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Features

NXP^® has prepared a software, GUI and hardware solution to get your sensing application up and running right away:

Proximity Sensing Software - Compatible with more than 300 NXP microcontrollers, the Proximity Sensing Software manages multiple configurations of touch pads, sliders, rotary positions and mechanical keys. Click on the block diagram for more features.
KITPROXIMITYEVM - Generic Electrode Board. This board features three different electrode arrangements: a slider, a rotary whee and an 8-key touch pad.
GUI Software - Graphical Interface that communicates through the S08 BDM interface. Compatibility with ColdFire^® and RS08 coming soon.

These tools create a solid base to start your proximity sensing application.

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Features

NXP^® has prepared a software, GUI and hardware solution to get your sensing application up and running right away:

Proximity Sensing Software - Compatible with more than 300 NXP microcontrollers, the Proximity Sensing Software manages multiple configurations of touch pads, sliders, rotary positions and mechanical keys. Click on the block diagram for more features.
KITPROXIMITYEVM - Generic Electrode Board. This board features three different electrode arrangements: a slider, a rotary whee and an 8-key touch pad.
GUI Software - Graphical Interface that communicates through the S08 BDM interface. Compatibility with ColdFire^® and RS08 coming soon.

These tools create a solid base to start your proximity sensing application.

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Supported Devices

Processors and Microcontrollers
- Legacy MCUs/MPUs
  - ColdFire^® V1 Core: 8-bit ease of use, 32-bit performance
    - MCF51AC: Flexis 32-bit ColdFire. V1 Microcontrollers
    - MCF51JE: Flexis™ 32-bit ColdFire^®. V1 Microcontrollers
    - MCF51JM: Flexis 32-bit V1 ColdFire USB Microcontroller
    - MCF51MM: Flexis 32-bit ColdFire^® V1 MCUs
    - MCF51QE: Flexis 32-bit ColdFire^® V1 Microcontroller
  - ColdFire+ MCUs
    - MCF51AG: 32-bit ColdFire. V1 Microcontrollers
    - MCF51CN128: 32-bit ColdFire. V1 Microcontrollers
  - 8-bit Legacy MCUs
    - RS08KA: 8-bit General Purpose Ultra-Low-End Market KA MCUs
    - RS08KB: 8-bit RS08KB Family of Microcontrollers (MCUs)
    - RS08LA: 8-bit with LCD Driver LA MCUs
    - RS08LE: 8-bit with LCD Driver LE MCUs
- Additional Architectures
  - 8-bit S08 MCUs
    - S08AC: 8-bit Flexis^® AC128/96/60/48/32 MCUs
    - S08AW: 8-bit General Purpose AW60/48/32/16 MCUs
    - S08D: 8-bit Cost-Effective with CAN D MCUs
    - S08EL-SL: 8-bit EEPROM with LIN S08EL and S08SL MCUs
    - S08FL: 8-bit Cost-Effective FL16/8 MCUs
    - S08GB: 8-bit General Purpose GB MCUs
    - S08GT: 8-bit General Purpose GT MCUs
    - S08GW: 8-bit LCD GW MCUs
    - S08JE: 8-bit Flexis USB JE MCUs
    - S08JM: 8-bit USB Cost-Effective JM MCUs
    - S08JS: 8-bit USB JS MCUs
    - S08LC: 8-bit LCD for Battery-Powered and Handheld LC MCUs
    - S08LG: 8-bit Segment LCD S08LG32 and S08LG16 MCUs
    - S08LH: 8-bit with LCD Driver LH MCUs
    - S08LL: 8-bit Segment LCD LL MCUs
    - S08MM: 8-bit Flexis USB MM128/64/32 MCUs
    - S08MP: 8-bit General Purpose MP MCUs
    - S08QA: 8-bit QA MCUs
    - S08QB: 8-bit QB MCUs
    - S08QD: 8-bit Small Package QD MCUs
    - S08QE: 8-bit Flexis QE MCUs
    - S08QG: 8-bit Small Package QG MCUs
    - S08R: 8-bit S08RC, S08RD, S08RE and S08RG MCUs
    - S08RN: 8-bit EEPROM with TSI for Body Electronics MCUs
    - S08SC4: 8-bit C4 Small Package SC4 MCUs
    - S08SE: 8-bit General Purpose SE MCUs
    - S08SF: 8-bit Motor Control SF MCUs
    - S08SG: 8-bit Small Package SG MCUs
    - S08SH: 8-bit General Purpose SH MCUs
    - S08SL: 8-bit EEPROM with LIN S08EL and S08SL MCUs
    - S08SV: 8-bit General Purpose enhanced performance SV MCUs

System Requirements

NXP RS08, S08 or ColdFire V1 MCU. A demoboard is recommended for testing.
BDM module for programming and debugging. Included in most demoboards.
CodeWarrior 5.1 or later.
Properly designed hardware for testing. KITPROXIMITYEVM is recommended.

*for GUI system requirements click here

Using Proximity Sensing

Proximity Sensing solutions allow you to detect the presence of objects without relying on physical contact.

Intuitive - The use of sensing electrodes allows flexible user interface designs, from simple linear sliders, to rotary wheels and touch pads, providing significant usability advantages.
Reliable - convenient to use without moving parts
Cost Effective - Using proximity sensors allows the designer greater freedom, while reducing overall system cost

The consumer can now enjoy a more appealing, intuitive interface with a more contemporary look.

Get Started

Order Electrode Board:
Connect it to your development board. Expedite your development process
Download Proximity Installer:
Contains Proximity Sensing Software and GUI
Proximity GUI:
Learn more about the added Graphical Interface

Target Applications

Appliance Applications:
- Dishwashers
- Washing machines
- Dryers
- Refrigerators
Consumer Electronics:
- Handheld devices
- Toys
Health Care:
- Home health monitors
General Industrial Applications:
- Motor control
- Building control
- HVAC building and control systems