SMSC CAP1214 DATASHEET Revision 1.0 (08-30-10)
Datasheet
PRODUCT FEATURES
CAP1214
Multiple Channel Capacitive Touch Sensor
and LED Driver
General Description
The CAP1214 is a multiple channel Capacitive Touch
sensor and LED Driver.1
The CAP1214 contains up to fourteen (14) individual
Capacitive Touch sensor inputs with programmable
sensitivity for use in touch button and slider switch
applications. Each sensor input contains automatic
recalibration with programmable time delays.
The CAP1214 includes compensation circuitry that
provides uniform touch sensitivity across a wide range
of external sensing pad capacitance.
The CAP1214 also contains eleven (11) low side LED
drivers that offer full-on / off, variable rate blinking,
dimness controls, and breathing. LED outputs can be
linked to capacitive sensor channels.
Applications
Consumer Electronics
Desktop and Notebook PCs
LCD Monitors
Features
Fourteen (14) capacitive touch sensor inputs
Compensates for variable sensing pads
Programmable sensitivity
High SNR allows for easy tuning
Automatic recalibration
Slider acceleration and position detection
Proximity detection
Lid closure detection
Low power operation
4.5uA quiescent current in Deep Sleep
250uA quiescent current in Sleep, monitoring 1 button
FEEDBACK pin can drive a piezo transducer when a
touch is detected
User controlled reset
Low external component count
SMBus 2.0 compliant interface to change operating
parameters to work in a wide variety of systems
Block Read and Write function for quick tasking
Eleven (11) LED driver outputs
Programmable blink, breathe, and dimness controls
8 configurable as GPIOs
LEDs can be linked to capacitive sensor channels
Development boards and software available
Available in 32-pin 5mm x 5mm QFN Lead-free
RoHS Compliant package
Block Diagram
1. SMSC and the SMSC logo are registered trademarks and
SMSC RightTouch is a trademark of Standard Microsystems
Corporation ("SMSC").
SMBus
Slave
Protocol
SMCLK
SMDATA
VDD GND
ALERT
Capacitive Sensing Algorithm
LED Blink, Breathe, and Dimness control
LED1
LED2
LED3
LED4
LED5
LED6
LED7
LED8
LED9
LED10
LED11
CS1
CS2
CS3
CS4
CS5
CS6
CS7
CS8
CS9
CS10
CS11
CS12
CS13
CS14
RESET
FEEDBACK
REEL SIZE IS 4,000 PIECES
This product meets the halogen maximum concentration values per IEC61249-2-21
For RoHS compliance and environmental information, please visit www.smsc.com/rohs
ORDERING NUMBER PACKAGE FEATURES
CAP1214-1-EZK-TR 32-Pin QFN 5mm x 5mm
(Lead Free RoHS compliant)
Fourteen Capacitive Touch Sensors.
Eleven LED drivers. SMBus
communications.
Multiple Channel Capacitive Touch Sensor and LED Driver
Datasheet
Revision 1.0 (08-30-10) 2 SMSC CAP1214
DATASHEET
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SMSC CAP1214 3 Revision 1.0 (08-30-10)
DATASHEET
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Pin Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Chapter 2 Delta from CAP1114 to CAP1214 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.1 Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.2 Register Delta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Chapter 3 Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Chapter 4 Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.1 System Management Bus Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.1.1 SMBus Start Bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.1.2 SMBus Address and RD / WR Bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.1.3 SMBus Data Bytes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.1.4 SMBus ACK and NACK Bits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.1.5 SMBus Stop Bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.1.6 SMBus Time-out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.1.7 SMBus and I2C Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.2 SMBus Protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.2.1 SMBus Write Byte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.2.2 Block Write . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.2.3 SMBus Read Byte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.2.4 Block Read . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.2.5 SMBus Send Byte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.2.6 SMBus Receive Byte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Chapter 5 Product Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
5.1 Power States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
5.2 RESET Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
5.3 LED Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
5.3.1 Linking LEDs to Capacitive Touch Sensors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
5.4 Capacitive Touch Sensing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
5.4.1 Multiple Button Presses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
5.4.2 Lid Closure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
5.4.3 Grouped Sensors (CS8 - CS14) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
5.4.4 Sensing Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
5.4.5 Proximity Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
5.4.6 Recalibrating Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
5.4.7 Low Frequency Noise Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5.4.8 RF Noise Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5.5 Grouped Sensor Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5.5.1 Tap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5.5.2 Press and Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5.5.3 Slider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
5.5.4 Relative Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
5.5.5 Slider Velocity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
5.6 Ungrouped Sensor Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
5.6.1 CS9 - CS13 Ungrouped Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
5.6.2 CS8 and CS14 Ungrouped Behavior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
5.7 FEEDBACK Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5.8 ALERT Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5.8.1 Button Interrupt Behavior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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5.8.2 Grouped Sensor Interrupt Behavior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Chapter 6 Register Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
6.1 Main Status Control Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
6.2 Button Status Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
6.2.1 Button Status 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
6.2.2 Button Status 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
6.3 Build Revision Register. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
6.4 Slider Position / Volumetric Data Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
6.4.1 Absolute Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
6.4.2 Volumetric Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
6.5 Vendor ID Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
6.6 Volumetric Step Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
6.7 Noise Status Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
6.8 Lid Closure Status Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
6.9 GPIO Status Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
6.10 Group Status Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
6.11 Sensor Delta Count Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
6.12 Queue Control Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
6.13 Data Sensitivity Registers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
6.14 Configuration Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
6.15 Sensor Enable Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
6.16 Button Configuration Register. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
6.17 Group Configuration Register 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
6.18 Group Configuration Register 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
6.19 Calibration Enable Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
6.20 Calibration Activate Registers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
6.20.1 Calibration Activate - 26h . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
6.20.2 Grouped Sensor Calibration Activate - 46h . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
6.21 Interrupt Enable Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
6.21.1 Interrupt Enable 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
6.21.2 Interrupt Enable 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
6.22 Sleep Channel Control Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
6.23 Multiple Touch Configuration Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
6.24 Lid Closure Configuration Register. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
6.25 Lid Closure Queue Control Register. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
6.26 Lid Closure Pattern Registers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
6.27 Recalibration Configuration Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
6.28 Sensor Threshold Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
6.29 Button Noise Threshold Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
6.29.1 Button Noise Threshold 1 Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
6.29.2 Button Noise Threshold 2 Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
6.30 Lid Closure Threshold Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
6.30.1 Lid Closure Threshold 1 Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
6.30.2 Lid Closure Threshold 2 Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
6.30.3 Lid Closure Threshold 3 Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
6.30.4 Lid Closure Threshold 4 Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
6.31 Slider Velocity Configuration Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
6.32 Digital Recalibration Control Register. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
6.33 Configuration 2 Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
6.34 Grouped Sensor Channel Enable Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
6.35 Proximity Control Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
6.36 Sampling Channel Select Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
6.37 Sampling Configuration Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
6.38 Sensor Base Count Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
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6.39 LED Status Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
6.39.1 LED Status 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
6.39.2 LED Status 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
6.40 Feedback Configuration Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
6.41 Feedback Channel Configuration Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
6.41.1 Feedback Channel Configuration 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
6.41.2 Feedback Channel Configuration 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
6.42 Feedback One-Shot Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
6.43 LED / GPIO Direction Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
6.44 LED / GPIO Output Type Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
6.45 GPIO Input Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
6.46 LED Output Control Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
6.46.1 LED Output Control 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
6.46.2 LED Output Control 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
6.47 LED Polarity Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
6.47.1 LED Polarity 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
6.47.2 LED Polarity 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
6.48 Linked LED Transition Control Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
6.48.1 Linked LED Transition Control 1 - 77h . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
6.48.2 Linked LED Transition Control 2 - 78h . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
6.49 LED Mirror Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
6.49.1 LED Mirror Control 1 - 79h . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
6.49.2 LED Mirror Control 2 - 7Ah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
6.50 Sensor LED Linking Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
6.51 LED Behavior Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
6.51.1 LED Behavior 1 - 81h . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
6.51.2 LED Behavior 2 - 82h . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
6.51.3 LED Behavior 3 - 83h . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
6.52 LED Pulse 1 Period Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
6.53 LED Pulse 2 Period Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
6.54 LED Breathe Period Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
6.55 LED Configuration Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
6.56 LED11 Configuration Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
6.57 LED Pulse and Breathe Duty Cycle Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
6.58 LED Direct Ramp Rates Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
6.59 LED Off Delay Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
6.60 Sensor Calibration Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
6.61 Product ID Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
6.62 Revision Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Chapter 7 Package Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
7.1 Package Drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
7.2 Package Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Chapter 8 Datasheet Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
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Figure 1.1 CAP1214 Pin Diagram (32-Pin QFN). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Figure 4.1 SMBus Timing Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Figure 5.1 System Diagram for CAP1214 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Figure 5.2 Button Interrupt Behavior - Repeat Rate Enabled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Figure 5.3 Button Interrupt Behavior - No Repeat Rate Enabled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Figure 5.4 Tap Interrupt Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Figure 5.5 Press and Hold Interrupt Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Figure 5.6 Slide Interrupt Behavior - No Acceleration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Figure 5.7 Slide Interrupt Behavior - Acceleration Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Figure 6.1 Pulse 1 Behavior with Touch Trigger and Non-inverted Polarity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Figure 6.2 Pulse 1 Behavior with Touch Trigger and Inverted Polarity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Figure 6.3 Pulse 2 Behavior with Non-Inverted Polarity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Figure 6.4 Pulse 2 Behavior with Inverted Polarity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Figure 6.5 Breathe Behavior with Non-Inverted Polarity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Figure 6.6 Breathe Behavior with Inverted Polarity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Figure 6.7 Direct Behavior for Non-Inverted Polarity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Figure 6.8 Direct Behavior for Inverted Polarity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Figure 7.1 Package Diagram - 32-Pin QFN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Figure 7.2 Package Dimensions - 32-Pin QFN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Figure 7.3 Package PCB Land Pattern and Stencil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Figure 7.4 Package Detail A - Stencil Opening and Perimeter Lands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Figure 7.5 Package Detail B - Thermal Vias and Stencil Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Figure 7.6 Package Land Pattern Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Figure 7.7 Package Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
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Table 1.1 Pin Description for CAP1214 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Table 1.2 Pin Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Table 2.1 Register Delta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Table 3.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Table 3.2 Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Table 4.1 Protocol Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Table 4.2 Write Byte Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Table 4.3 Block Write Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Table 4.4 Read Byte Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Table 4.5 Block Read Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Table 4.6 Send Byte Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Table 4.7 Receive Byte Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Table 5.1 Power States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Table 6.1 Register Set in Hexadecimal Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Table 6.2 Main Status Control Register. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Table 6.3 Button Status Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Table 6.4 Build Revision Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Table 6.5 Slider Position / Volumetric Data Register. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Table 6.6 Example Slider Absolute Position Decode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Table 6.7 Vendor ID Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Table 6.8 Volumetric Step Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Table 6.9 Noise Status Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Table 6.10 Lid Closure Status Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Table 6.11 GPIO Status Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Table 6.12 Group Status Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Table 6.13 Sensor Delta Count Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Table 6.14 Queue Control Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Table 6.15 QUEUE_B Bit Decode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Table 6.16 Data Sensitivity Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Table 6.17 DELTA_SENSE Bit Decode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Table 6.18 BASE_SHIFT Bit Decode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Table 6.19 Configuration Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Table 6.20 Sensor Enable Register. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Table 6.21 Button Configuration Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Table 6.22 MAX_DUR_B and MAX_DUR_G Bit Decode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Table 6.23 RPT_RATE_B / SL / PH Bit Decode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Table 6.24 Group Configuration Register 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Table 6.25 M_PRESS Bit Decode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Table 6.26 Group Configuration Register 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Table 6.27 Calibration Enable Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Table 6.28 Calibration Activate Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Table 6.29 Interrupt Enable Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Table 6.30 Sleep Channel Control Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Table 6.31 Multiple Touch Configuration Register. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Table 6.32 B_MULT_T Bit Decode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Table 6.33 G_MULT_T Bit Decode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Table 6.34 Lid Closure Configuration Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Table 6.35 Lid Closure Queue Control Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Table 6.36 Lid Closure Pattern Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Table 6.37 Recalibration Configuration Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Table 6.38 NEG_DELTA_CNT Bit Decode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Table 6.39 CAL_CFG Bit Decode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Table 6.40 Sensor Threshold Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
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Table 6.41 Button Noise Threshold Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Table 6.42 CSx_BN_TH Bit Decode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Table 6.43 Lid Closure Threshold Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Table 6.44 CSx_LD_TH Bit Decode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Table 6.45 Slider Velocity Configuration Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Table 6.46 MAX_INT Bit Decode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Table 6.47 SLIDE_TIME Bit Decode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Table 6.48 RPT_SCALE Bit Decode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Table 6.49 Digital Recalibration Control Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Table 6.50 Configuration 2 Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Table 6.51 Grouped Sensor Channel Enable Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Table 6.52 Proximity Control Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Table 6.53 PROX_AVG Bit Decode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Table 6.54 Sampling Channel Select Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Table 6.55 Sampling Configuration Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Table 6.56 OVERSAMP_RATE Bit Decode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Table 6.57 Sensor Base Count Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Table 6.58 LED Status Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Table 6.59 Feedback Configuration Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Table 6.60 FDBK_DUR Bit Decode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Table 6.61 Feedback Channel Configuration Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Table 6.62 Feedback One-Shot Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Table 6.63 LED / GPIO Direction Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Table 6.64 LED / GPIO Output Type Register. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Table 6.65 GPIO Input Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Table 6.66 LED Output Control Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Table 6.67 LED Polarity Registers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Table 6.68 LED Polarity Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Table 6.69 Linked LED Transition Control Registers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Table 6.70 LED Mirror Control Registers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Table 6.71 Sensor LED Linking Register. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Table 6.72 LED Behavior Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Table 6.73 LEDx_CTL Bit Decode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Table 6.74 LED Pulse 1 Period Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Table 6.75 LED Pulse / Breathe Period Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Table 6.76 LED Pulse 2 Period Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Table 6.77 LED Breathe Period Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Table 6.78 LED Configuration Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Table 6.79 PULSE_CNT Decode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Table 6.80 LED Configuration Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Table 6.81 LED11_STEPS Bit Decode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Table 6.82 LED11_CLK Decode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Table 6.83 LED Period and Breathe Duty Cycle Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Table 6.84 LED Duty Cycle Decode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Table 6.85 LED Direct Ramp Rates Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Table 6.86 Rise / Fall Rate Cycle Decode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Table 6.87 LED Off Delay Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Table 6.88 Breathe Off Delay Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Table 6.89 Direct Off Delay Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Table 6.90 Sensor Calibration Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Table 6.91 Product ID Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Table 6.92 Revision Register. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Table 8.1 Customer Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
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Chapter 1 Pin Description
Figure 1.1 CAP1214 Pin Diagram (32-Pin QFN)
Table 1.1 Pin Description for CAP1214
PIN # PIN NAME PIN FUNCTION
PIN
TYPE
UNUSED
CONNECTION
1 CS8 Capacitive Touch Sensor 8 AIO Connect to Ground
2 CS9 Capacitive Touch Sensor 9 AIO Connect to Ground
3 CS10 Capacitive Touch Sensor 10 AIO Connect to Ground
4 CS11 Capacitive Touch Sensor 11 AIO Connect to Ground
5 CS12 Capacitive Touch Sensor 12 AIO Connect to Ground
6 CS13 Capacitive Touch Sensor 13 AIO Connect to Ground
7 CS14 Capacitive Touch Sensor 14 AIO Connect to Ground
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
CS8
LED1 / GPIO1
CS9
CS10
CS11
LED2 / GPIO2
LED3 / GPIO3
CS12
CS13
CS14
LED4 / GPIO4
LED5 / GPIO5
LED6 / GPIO6
CS6
CS5
CS4
CS3
CS2
LED7 / GPIO7
LED10
LED9
LED8 / GPIO8
SMCLK
ALERT
SMDATA
CS7
VDD
LED11
8
16
17
25
GND
RESET
N/C*
FEEDBACK
CS1
* Connect to ground.
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8 VDD Positive Power supply Power n/a
9LED1 /
GPIO1
LED1 - Open drain LED driver OD (5V) Connect to Ground
GPI1 - GPIO 1 input (default) DI (5V) Connect to Ground
GPO1 - GPIO 1 push-pull output DO Leave open
10 LED2 /
GPIO 2
LED2 - Open drain LED driver OD (5V) Connect to Ground
GPI2 - GPIO 2 input (default) DI (5V) Connect to Ground
GPO2 - GPIO 2 push-pull output DO Leave open
11 LED3 /
GPIO3
LED3 - Open drain LED driver OD (5V) Connect to Ground
GPI3 - GPIO 3 input (default) DI (5V) Connect to Ground
GPO3 - GPIO 3 push-pull output DO Leave open
12 LED4 /
GPIO4
LED4 - Open drain LED driver OD (5V) Connect to Ground
GPI4 - GPIO 4 input (default) DI (5V) Connect to Ground
GPO4 - GPIO 4 push-pull output DO Leave open
13 LED5 /
GPIO5
LED5 - Open drain LED driver OD (5V) Connect to Ground
GPI5 - GPIO 5 input (default) DI (5V) Connect to Ground
GPO5 - GPIO 5 push-pull output DO Leave open
14 LED6 /
GPIO6
LED6 - Open drain LED driver OD (5V) Connect to Ground
GPI6 - GPIO 6 input (default) DI (5V) Connect to Ground
GPO6 - GPIO 6 push-pull output DO Leave open
15 LED7 /
GPIO7
LED7 - Open drain LED driver OD (5V) Connect to Ground
GPI7 - GPIO 7 input (default) DI (5V) Connect to Ground
GPO7 - GPIO 7 push-pull output DO Leave open
16 LED8 /
GPIO8
LED8 - Open drain LED driver OD (5V) Connect to Ground
GPI8 - GPIO 8 input (default) DI (5V) Connect to Ground
GPO8 - GPIO 8 push-pull output DO Leave open
17 LED9 LED9 - Open drain LED driver OD (5V) Connect to Ground
18 LED10 LED10 - Open drain LED driver OD (5V) Connect to Ground
19 LED11 LED11 - Open drain LED driver OD (5V) Connect to Ground
20 ALERT Active High Interrupt / Wake Up Input DIO Pull-down resistor
21 SMDATA Bi-directional SMBus data - requires pull-up
resistor
DIOD
(5V) n/a
22 SMCLK SMBus clock input - requires pull-up resistor DI (5V) n/a
Table 1.1 Pin Description for CAP1214 (continued)
PIN # PIN NAME PIN FUNCTION
PIN
TYPE
UNUSED
CONNECTION
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The pin types are described in Table 1.2, "Pin Types". All pins labeled with (5V) are 5V tolerant.
Note: For all 5V tolerant pins that require a pull-up resistor, the voltage difference between VDD and
the pull-up voltage must never exceed 3.6V.
23 RESET Soft reset for system - resets all registers to
default values DI (5V) Connect to Ground
24 FEEDBACK Sensor press feedback output. DO Leave open
25 N/C Not Connected N/A Connect to Ground
26 CS1 Capacitive Touch Sensor 1 AIO Connect to Ground
27 CS2 Capacitive Touch Sensor 2 AIO Connect to Ground
28 CS3 Capacitive Touch Sensor 3 AIO Connect to Ground
29 CS4 Capacitive Touch Sensor 4 AIO Connect to Ground
30 CS5 Capacitive Touch Sensor 5 AIO Connect to Ground
31 CS6 Capacitive Touch Sensor 6 AIO Connect to Ground
32 CS7 Capacitive Touch Sensor 7 AIO Connect to Ground
Bottom
Plate GND Power Ground Power n/a
Table 1.2 Pin Types
PIN TYPE DESCRIPTION
AIO Analog Input / Output - this pin is used as an I/O for analog signals.
DI Digital Input - this pin is used as a digital input. This pin is 5V tolerant.
DIOD Digital Input / Open Drain Output - this pin is used as an digital I/O. When it is used as an
output, It is open drain and requires a pull-up resistor. This pin is 5V tolerant.
DO Push-pull Digital Output - this pin is used as a digital output and can sink and source current.
OD Open Drain Digital Output - this pin is used as a digital output. It is open drain and requires a
pull-up resistor. This pin is 5V tolerant.
Power This pin is used to supply power or ground to the device.
Table 1.1 Pin Description for CAP1214 (continued)
PIN # PIN NAME PIN FUNCTION
PIN
TYPE
UNUSED
CONNECTION
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Chapter 2 Delta from CAP1114 to CAP1214
2.1 Summary
1. Updated Product ID to 5Ah.
2. Changed pin 24 from N/C to FEEDBACK.
3. Increased RESET Pin release to fully active operation from 400ms typical and 500ms max to
675ms typical and 775ms max (see Table 3.2, "Electrical Specifications").
4. Reduced Time to First Conversion from 400ms typical and 500ms max to 100ms typical and 200ms
max (see Table 3.2, "Electrical Specifications").
5. Added Time to First Valid Detection 675ms typical and 775ms max (see Table 3.2, "Electrical
Specifications").
6. Added Power Supply Rejection ±310 counts / V typical (see Table 3.2, "Electrical Specifications").
7. Added bits 5 and 4 to the Queue Control register (1Eh - see Section 6.12, "Queue Control
Register"). These bits control whether the accumulation of intermediate data and the consecutive
negative delta counts counter are cleared when the noise status bit is set.
8. Added the following registers to implement the new Feedback feature, which enables the CAP1214
to activate an external transducer to send end user feedback in the form of sound or vibration when
a touch is detected: Feedback Configuration (62h - see Section 6.40, "Feedback Configuration
Register"), Feedback Channel Configuration (63h and 64h - see Section 6.41, "Feedback Channel
Configuration Registers"), and Feedback One-Shot (65h - see Section 6.42, "Feedback One-Shot
Register").
9. Added LED11_CFG control as bit 5 of the Configuration 2 register (40h - see Section 6.33,
"Configuration 2 Register"). This controls whether frequency of the LED11 driver is set at ~2000Hz
or is configurable.
10. Added the LED11 Configuration register (8Ah) to determine base frequency and step settings for
LED11.
11. Corrected anomaly where rise rate overrode any non-zero fall rate (Section 6.58, "LED Direct
Ramp Rates Register").
12. Corrected anomaly where Pulse 1 behavior failed on alternate presses when a sensor was linked
to an LED and the Pulse 1 start trigger was set to “release”.
13. Corrected anomaly where the delta counts were not cleared when the RF Detector circuit detected
excessive RF signal on a capacitive sensor input.
14. Pulse 2 behavior modified. The number of pulses after release is the programmed number, not the
programmed number minus one (see Section 6.53, "LED Pulse 2 Period Register").
15. Breathe behavior modified. A breathe off delay control was added to the LED Off Delay Register
(see Section 6.59, "LED Off Delay Register") so the LED can be configured to remain inactive
between breathes.
16. When the device enters the Deep Sleep state, the Slider Position / Volumetric Data Register (06h)
is not cleared, if the register is set to represent volumetric data. If set to represent position
information, the register is cleared.
17. Updated circuitry to improve power supply rejection.
18. Renamed BLK_DIG_NOISE bit to DIS_DIG_NOISE, and renamed BLK_ANA_NOISE bit to
DIS_ANA_NOISE (see Section 6.14, "Configuration Register"). Renamed BLK_RF_NOISE bit to
DIS_RF_NOISE (see Section 6.33, "Configuration 2 Register").
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2.2 Register Delta
Table 2.1 Register Delta
ADDRESS REGISTER DELTA DELTA DEFAULT
1Dh
Added controls Added bit 5 NO_CLR_INTD and bit 4
NO_CLR_NEG to Queue Control
Register
03h
40h Added control Added bit 5 LED11_CFG to Configuration
2 Register 00h
62h New Feedback Configuration 00h
63h New Feedback Channel Configuration 1 00h
64h New Feedback Channel Configuration 2 00h
65h New Feedback One-Shot 00h
8Ah New LED11 Configuration 00h
95h Added control Added bits 6-4 BR_OFF_DLY[2:0] to LED
Off Delay Register 00h
FDh Changed Product ID changed. 5Ah
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Chapter 3 Electrical Specifications
Note: Stresses above those listed could cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress
rating only and functional operation of the device at any other condition above those indicated
in the operation sections of this specification is not implied.
Note 3.1 For the 5V tolerant pins that have a pull-up resistor, the pull-up voltage must not exceed
3.6V when the device is unpowered.
Note 3.2 The Package Power Dissipation specification assumes a thermal via design with the
thermal landing be soldered to the PCB ground plane with 0.3mm (12mil) diameter vias in
a 4x4 matrix at 0.9mm (35.4mil) pitch.
Note 3.3 Junction to Ambient (θJA) is dependent on the design of the thermal vias. Without thermal
vias and a thermal landing, the θJA is approximately 60°C/W including localized PCB
temperature increase.
Table 3.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
Voltage on VDD pin -0.3 to 4 V
Voltage on 5V tolerant pins (V5VT_PIN) -0.3 to 5.5 V
Voltage on 5V tolerant pins (|V5VT_PIN - VDD|) (see Note 3.1)0 to 3.6 V
Voltage on any other pin to GND -0.3 to VDD + 0.3 V
Package Power Dissipation up to TA = 85°C (see Note 3.2)1 W
Junction to Ambient (θJA) (see Note 3.3)48 °C/W
Operating Ambient Temperature Range -40 to 125 °C
Storage Temperature Range -55 to 150 °C
ESD Rating, All Pins, HBM 8000 V
Table 3.2 Electrical Specifications
VDD = 3V to 3.6V, TA = 0°C to 85°C, all Typical values at TA = 27°C unless otherwise noted.
CHARACTERISTIC SYMBOL MIN TYP MAX UNIT CONDITIONS
DC Power
Supply Voltage VDD 3.0 3.3 3.6 V
Supply Current
IDD 0.55 1 mA
Average current
Capacitive Sensing Active,
LEDs enabled
ISLEEP 250 400 uA
Sleep state active, 1 sensor
monitored; LED11 inactive
TA < 85°C
IDSLEEP 4.5 15 uA Deep Sleep, LED 11 inactive
TA < 40°C
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Time to
Communications tCOMM 15 20 ms Time from power applied to
communications active
Time to First
Conversion tCONV 100 200 ms Time from power applied to first
sensor sampled
Time to First Valid
Detection tCONV 675 775 ms Time from power applied to first
valid data
Capacitive Touch Sensor
Base Capacitance CBASE 5 50 pF Pad untouched
Detectable
Capacitive Shift ΔCTOUCH 0.1 2 pF Pad touched
Sample Time tTOUCH 2.5 ms
Update Time ΔtTOUCH 35 ms
Recalibration Interval ΔtCAL 8s
Automatic Recalibration active,
no touch active, default settings
Power Supply
Rejection PSR ±310 counts
/ V
LED / GPIO Drivers (LED / GPIO 1 - 8)
Duty Cycle DUTYLED 0 100 % Programmable
Drive Frequency fLED 2kHz
Sinking Current ISINK 24 mA VOL = 0.4
Sourcing Current ISOURCE 24 mA VOH = VDD - 0.4
Input High Voltage VIH 2.0 V LED / GPIO configured as input
Input Low Voltage VIL 0.8 V LED / GPIO configured as input
LED Drivers (LED 9 - LED 10)
Duty Cycle DUTYLED 0 100 % Programmable
Drive Frequency fLED 2kHz
Sinking Current ISINK 24 mA
Output Low Voltage VOL 0.4 V ISINK = 24mA
LED11 Driver
Duty Cycle DUTYLED 0 100 % Programmable
Drive Frequency fLED 2 kHz Programmable
Sinking Current ISINK 48 mA
Output Low Voltage VOL 0.4 V ISINK = 48mA
Table 3.2 Electrical Specifications (continued)
VDD = 3V to 3.6V, TA = 0°C to 85°C, all Typical values at TA = 27°C unless otherwise noted.
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I/O Pins - SMDATA, SMCLK, and ALERT Pins
Output Low Voltage VOL 0.4 V ISINK_IO = 8mA
Output High Voltage VOH
VDD -
0.4 V
ALERT pin active high and
asserted
ISOURCE_IO = 8mA
Input High Voltage VIH 2.0 V
Input Low Voltage VIL 0.8 V
Leakage Current ILEAK ±5 uA
powered or unpowered
TA < 85°C
pull-up voltage < VDD
FEEDBACK Pin
Output Low Voltage VOL 0.4 V ISINK_IO = 24mA
Output High Voltage VOH
VDD -
0.4 VI
SOURCE_IO = 24mA
RESET Pin
Input High Voltage VIH 2.0 V
Input Low Voltage VIL 0.8 V
RESET Filter Time tRST_FILT 10 ms
RESET Pin release
to fully active
operation
tRST_ON 675 775 ms
SMBus Timing
Input Capacitance CIN 5pF
Clock Frequency fSMB 10 400 kHz
Spike Suppression tSP 50 ns
Bus free time Start to
Stop tBUF 1.3 us
Hold Time: Start tHD:STA 0.6 us
Setup Time: Start tSU:STA 0.6 us
Setup Time: Stop tSU:STO 0.6 us
Data Hold Time tHD:DAT 0us
Data Setup Time tSU:DAT 0.6 us
Clock Low Period tLOW 1.3 us
Clock High Period tHIGH 0.6 us
Clock/Data Fall time tFALL 300 ns Min = 20+0.1CLOAD ns
Table 3.2 Electrical Specifications (continued)
VDD = 3V to 3.6V, TA = 0°C to 85°C, all Typical values at TA = 27°C unless otherwise noted.
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Clock/Data Rise time tRISE 300 ns Min = 20+0.1CLOAD ns
Capacitive Load CLOAD 400 pF per bus line
Table 3.2 Electrical Specifications (continued)
VDD = 3V to 3.6V, TA = 0°C to 85°C, all Typical values at TA = 27°C unless otherwise noted.
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Chapter 4 Communications
The CAP1214 communicates via the SMBus or I2C communications protocols.
APPLICATION NOTE: Upon power up, the CAP1214 will not respond to any SMBus communications until “time to
communications” has elapsed (see Table 3.2, "Electrical Specifications"). After this time, full
functionality is available.
4.1 System Management Bus Protocol
The CAP1214 communicates with a host controller, such as an SMSC SIO, through the SMBus. The
SMBus is a two-wire serial communication protocol between a computer host and its peripheral
devices. A detailed timing diagram is shown in Figure 4.1. Stretching of the SMCLK signal is supported;
however, the CAP1214 will not stretch the clock signal.
4.1.1 SMBus Start Bit
The SMBus Start bit is defined as a transition of the SMBus Data line from a logic ‘1’ state to a logic
‘0’ state while the SMBus Clock line is in a logic ‘1’ state.
4.1.2 SMBus Address and RD / WR Bit
The SMBus Address Byte consists of the 7-bit client address followed by the RD / WR indicator bit. If
this RD / WR bit is a logic ‘0’, the SMBus Host is writing data to the client device. If this RD / WR bit
is a logic ‘1’, the SMBus Host is reading data from the client device.
The CAP1214 responds to the slave address 0101_000xb. Multiple addressing options are available.
For more information contact SMSC.
4.1.3 SMBus Data Bytes
All SMBus Data bytes are sent most significant bit first and composed of 8-bits of information.
Figure 4.1 SMBus Timing Diagram
SMDATA
SMCLK
TBUF
PS S - Start Condition P - Stop Condition PS
THIGH
TLOW THD:STA TSU:STO
THD:STA THD:DAT
TSU:DAT TSU:STA
TFALL
TRISE
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4.1.4 SMBus ACK and NACK Bits
The SMBus client will acknowledge all data bytes that it receives. This is done by the client device
pulling the SMBus Data line low after the 8th bit of each byte that is transmitted. This applies to both
the Write Byte and Block Write protocols.
The Host will NACK (not acknowledge) the last data byte to be received from the client by holding the
SMBus data line high after the 8th data bit has been sent. For the Block Read protocol, the Host will
ACK each data byte that it receives except the last data byte.
4.1.5 SMBus Stop Bit
The SMBus Stop bit is defined as a transition of the SMBus Data line from a logic ‘0’ state to a logic
‘1’ state while the SMBus clock line is in a logic 1’ state. When the CAP1214 detects an SMBus Stop
bit, and it has been communicating with the SMBus protocol, it will reset its client interface and prepare
to receive further communications.
4.1.6 SMBus Time-out
The CAP1214 includes an SMBus time-out feature. Following a 30ms period of inactivity on the SMBus
where the SMCLK pin is held low, the device will time-out and reset the SMBus interface.
The time-out function defaults to disabled. It can be enabled by setting the TIMEOUT bit in the
Configuration register (see Section 6.14).
4.1.7 SMBus and I2C Compliance
The major differences between SMBus and I2C devices are highlighted here. For complete compliance
information, refer to the SMBus 2.0 specification.
1. Minimum frequency for SMBus communications is 10kHz. There is no minimum frequency for I2C.
2. For SMBus communications, the client protocol will reset if the clock is held low longer than 30ms.
3. For SMBus communications, the client protocol will reset if both the clock and the data line are
high for longer than 400us (idle condition).
4. I2C devices do not support the Alert Response Address functionality (which is optional for SMBus).
5. I2C devices support block read and write differently. I2C protocol allows for unlimited number of
bytes to be sent in either direction. The SMBus protocol requires that an additional data byte
indicating number of bytes to read / write is transmitted.
Note: The CAP1214 supports the I2C block read and write only.
4.2 SMBus Protocols
The CAP1214 is SMBus 2.0 compatible and supports Send Byte, Read Byte, Block Read, Receive
Byte as valid protocols as shown below. The CAP1214 also supports the I2C block read and block
write protocols.
All of the below protocols use the convention in Table 4.1.
Table 4.1 Protocol Format
DATA SENT
TO DEVICE
DATA SENT TO
THE HOST
Data sent Data sent
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4.2.1 SMBus Write Byte
The Write Byte is used to write one byte of data to a specific register as shown in Table 4.2.
4.2.2 Block Write
The Block Write is used to write multiple data bytes to a group of contiguous registers as shown in
Table 4.3. It is an extension of the Write Byte Protocol.
APPLICATION NOTE: When using the Block Write protocol, the internal address pointer will be automatically
incremented after every data byte is received. It will wrap from FFh to 00h.
4.2.3 SMBus Read Byte
The Read Byte protocol is used to read one byte of data from the registers as shown in Table 4.4.
4.2.4 Block Read
The Block Read is used to read multiple data bytes from a group of contiguous registers as shown in
Table 4.5. It is an extension of the Read Byte Protocol.
APPLICATION NOTE: When using the Block Read protocol, the internal address pointer will be automatically
incremented after every data byte is received. It will wrap from FFh to 00h.
Table 4.2 Write Byte Protocol
START
CLIENT
ADDRESS WR ACK
REGISTER
ADDRESS ACK
REGISTER
DATA ACK STOP
1 ->0 0101_000 0 0 XXh 0 XXh 0 0 -> 1
Table 4.3 Block Write Protocol
START
CLIENT
ADDRESS WR ACK
REGISTER
ADDRESS ACK
REGISTER
DATA ACK
1 ->0 0101_000 0 0 XXh 0 XXh 0
REGISTER
DATA ACK
REGISTER
DATA ACK . . .
REGISTER
DATA ACK STOP
XXh 0 XXh 0 . . . XXh 0 0 -> 1
Table 4.4 Read Byte Protocol
START CLIENT
ADDRESS
WR ACK REGISTER
ADDRESS
ACK START CLIENT
ADDRESS
RD ACK REGISTER
DATA
NACK STOP
1->0 0101_000 0 0 XXh 0 1 ->0 0101_000 1 0 XXh 1 0 -> 1
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4.2.5 SMBus Send Byte
The Send Byte protocol is used to set the internal address register pointer to the correct address
location. No data is transferred during the Send Byte protocol as shown in Tab l e 4 . 6 .
4.2.6 SMBus Receive Byte
The Receive Byte protocol is used to read data from a register when the internal register address
pointer is known to be at the right location (e.g. set via Send Byte). This is used for consecutive reads
of the same register as shown in Table 4.7.
Table 4.5 Block Read Protocol
START CLIENT
ADDRESS
WR ACK REGISTER
ADDRESS
ACK START CLIENT
ADDRESS
RD ACK REGISTER
DATA
1->0 0101_000 0 0 XXh 0 1 ->0 0101_000 1 0 XXh
ACK REGISTER
DATA
ACK REGISTER
DATA
ACK REGISTER
DATA
ACK . . . REGISTER
DATA
NACK STOP
0 XXh 0 XXh 0 XXh 0 . . . XXh 1 0 -> 1
Table 4.6 Send Byte Protocol
START
CLIENT
ADDRESS WR ACK
REGISTER
ADDRESS ACK STOP
1 -> 0 0101_000 0 0 XXh 0 0 -> 1
Table 4.7 Receive Byte Protocol
START
CLIENT
ADDRESS RD ACK REGISTER DATA NACK STOP
1 -> 0 0101_000 1 0 XXh 1 0 -> 1
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Chapter 5 Product Description
The CAP1214 is a multiple channel Capacitive Touch sensor and LED Driver.
The CAP1214 has up to 14 individual Capacitive Touch sensor inputs with programmable sensitivity
for use in touch button and slider switch applications. Each sensor input includes automatic
recalibration.
The CAP1214 also has eleven (11) open drain LED drivers that offer full-on / off, variable rate
breathing, and dimness controls. Eight (8) of these LEDs can double as GPIOs and support open-drain
or push-pull operation. Additionally, LEDs 1-7 may be optionally linked to Buttons 1-7 so that when a
touch is detected, the LED is actuated.
The device communicates with a host controller using SMBus. The host controller may poll the device
for updated information at any time or it may configure the device to flag an interrupt whenever a press
is detected on any sensor.
Each sensor input is polled by the device approximately every 35 ms. The host may also initiate a
recalibration routine for one or more sensor inputs or set up times and conditions so that the device
automatically invokes the re-calibration routine.
The CAP1214 contains multiple power states including several low power operating states. In addition,
it contains a user driven RESET pin.
A typical system diagram is shown in Figure 5.1.
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5.1 Power States
The CAP1214 has four operating states depending on the status of the SLEEP, DEACT, and DSLEEP
bits (see Section 6.1). They are described below and summarized in Table 5.1. When the device
transitions between power states, previously detected touches (for deactivated channels) are cleared
and the status bits reset.
Figure 5.1 System Diagram for CAP1214
CAP1214
LED11
Slider
LED10
CS14
CS13
CS12
CS11
CS10
CS9
CS8
LED9
SMDATA
SMCLK
Embedded Controller
VDD
LED8
ALERT
Dual
Color
LED
3.3V
CS1
LED1
Touch
Button
3.3V
3.3V 3.3V
CS2
LED2
Touch
Button
3.3V
CS3
LED3
Touch
Button
3.3V
CS5
LED5
Touch
Button
3.3V
CS4
LED4
Touch
Button
3.3V
CS6
LED6
Touch
Button
3.3V
CS7
LED7
Touch
Button
3.3V
RESET
3.3V 3.3V
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1. Fully Active - The device is monitoring all active Capacitive Sensor channels and driving all LED
channels as defined.
2. Sleep - The device is monitoring a limited number of Capacitive Sensor channels (default 0).
Interrupts will still be generated based on the active channels. The device will still respond to
SMBus commands normally and can be returned to the Fully Active state by clearing the SLEEP
bit. The LED11 channel is controlled via the PWR_LED control (see Section 6.1). All other LEDs
will not be affected.
3. Deep Sleep - The device is not monitoring any Capacitive Sensor channels. The LED11 channel
is controlled via the PWR_LED control (see Section 6.1). All other LEDs will be driven to their
programmed non-actuated state and no PWM operations will be done.
When the device enters the Deep Sleep state, it will release control to the ALERT pin and will
change the direction of the ALERT pin (i.e. the device will monitor the ALERT pin instead of driving
it).
APPLICATION NOTE: When the device enters the Deep Sleep state, the Slider Position / Volumetric Data Register
(06h) is cleared, if the register is set to represent position data.
The device has two methods to exit the Deep Sleep state. They are:
a. The ALERT pin is driven to its active state.
b. Any SMBus communications are directed at the device.
When the device leaves the Deep Sleep state, it automatically returns to its previously defined state
and clears the DSLEEP bit.
4. Inactive - The device is not monitoring any Capacitive Sensor channels. The device will still
respond to SMBus commands normally and can be returned to Fully Active state by clearing the
DEACT bit. All LEDs will have PWM controls suspended so they should be disabled prior to
entering this state. If these LEDs are not disabled, the system will show excess current draw from
these LEDs.
The priority of power control signals is:
1. DSLEEP - when set, will override DEACT and disable all LEDs except LED11.
2. DEACT - when set, will override the SLEEP controls. It will disable sensor measurement and all
LEDs.
3. SLEEP - when set, will enable Sleep state.
Table 5.1 Power States
POWER STATE INACTIVE SLEEP DSLEEP
Fully Active 0 0 0
Deep Sleep waking to Fully Active 0 0 1
Sleep 010
Deep Sleep waking to Sleep 0 1 1
Inactive 100
Deep Sleep waking to Inactive 1 0 1
Inactive 110
Deep Sleep waking to Inactive 1 1 1
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5.2 RESET Pin
The RESET pin is an active high reset that is driven from an external source. The pin contains an
internal delay timer (tRST_FILT) that will block errant glitches on the RESET pin. The RESET pin must
be driven high or low longer than this time before the CAP1214 will react to the pin state.
While the RESET pin is held high, all the internal blocks will be held in reset including the SMBus. All
configuration settings will be reset to default states and all readings will be cleared. Furthermore, the
device will be held in Deep Sleep that can only be removed by driving the RESET pin low.
Once the RESET pin is pulled low, the CAP1214 will begin operation as if a power-on-reset had
occurred. When this happens, the RESET bit will be set and an interrupt will be generated.
5.3 LED Drivers
The CAP1214 contains eleven (11) LED Drivers. Each LED Driver is controlled independently of the
others. LED drivers 1 - 8 can be configured to operate with either push-pull or open-drain drive (see
Section 6.44, "LED / GPIO Output Type Register") and may also be configured to operate as GPIOs
(see Section 6.43, "LED / GPIO Direction Register"). LED drivers 9 - 11 will only operate as open-drain
drivers.
LEDs 1 - 7 and 9 and 10 may be linked to the corresponding Capacitive Touch Sensor input (see
Section 6.50, "Sensor LED Linking Register") so they can be actuated by a touch. When not linked to
sensor inputs, LEDs can be actuated by the host (see Section 6.46, "LED Output Control Registers").
When actuated, the LED drivers operate using one of the following behaviors (see Section 6.51, "LED
Behavior Registers"):
1. Direct - The LED is configured to be on or off when the corresponding input stimulus is on or off
(or inverted). The brightness of the LED can be programmed from full off to full on (default).
Additionally, the LED contains controls to individually configure ramping on, off, and turn-off delay.
2. Pulse 1 - The LED is configured to “Pulse” (transition ON-OFF-ON) a programmable number of
times with programmable rate and min / max brightness. The LED can be configured to be actuated
upon a touch detection (or when hosts sets drive bit) or release detection (or when host clears
drive bit) (see Section 6.52, "LED Pulse 1 Period Register").
3. Pulse 2 - The LED is configured to “Pulsewhile actuated and then “Pulse” a programmable
number of times with programmable rate and min / max brightness when the sensor is released.
4. Breathe - The LED is configured to transition ON-OFF-ON (i.e. to “Breathe”) continuously (or with
a programmed off delay) with a programmable rate and min / max brightness.
When an LED is not linked to a sensor and is actuated by the host, there’s an option to assert the
ALERT pin when the LED has completed its behavior (see Section 6.55, "LED Configuration Register").
LED11 operates differently than the other LED outputs in several ways. It is configured to drive up to
two external LED channels simultaneously. It is not automatically disabled during the Sleep or Deep
Sleep states of operation (see Section 6.1, "Main Status Control Register"). It allows for different
behaviors when the device is in Fully Active state versus when the device is in Sleep or Deep Sleep
state. It can drive at a different PWM frequency.
5.3.1 Linking LEDs to Capacitive Touch Sensors
LEDs 1 - 7 can be optionally linked to Capacitive Touch Sensors 1-7 so that when the sensor detects
a button press, the corresponding LED will be actuated at one of the programmed responses.
LEDs 9 and 10 may be optionally linked to the Grouped Sensors to indicate a slide / tap / press and
hold in the “Up” or “Down” directions.
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5.4 Capacitive Touch Sensing
The CAP1214 contains 14 independent Capacitive Touch Sensor inputs. Each sensor input detects a
change of capacitance due to a touch. Additionally, each sensor can be configured to be automatically
and routinely re-calibrated.
5.4.1 Multiple Button Presses
If multiple sensor buttons (with a programmable threshold - see Section 6.23) are simultaneously
detected, only the first N buttons that are detected are flagged. All other buttons are ignored.
Furthermore, the device remembers which buttons were legitimate so new touches are not detected
so long as N buttons are pressed.
Likewise, if too many (based on the programmed threshold - see Section 6.23) grouped sensor
presses are detected, the device will block all press detections on the grouped buttons and cancel any
current presses as if the sensor had been released.
5.4.2 Lid Closure
To detect lid closure or other similar events, lid closure sensor thresholds can be set. A Lid Closure
Event can be flagged based on either a minimum number of sensors or on specific sensors
simultaneously exceeding the lid closure threshold. An interrupt can also be generated. During a Lid
Closure Event, all touches are blocked.
5.4.3 Grouped Sensors (CS8 - CS14)
Capacitive Touch Sensors 8 through 14 may be grouped as a single entity (which is the default state).
Each sensor is sampled independently; however, for purposes of activation, recalibration, and repeat
rates, all of them are treated as one group. The Group also has different controls and allows for
different behavior such as sliding, tapping, or press and hold.
The grouped sensors may be ungrouped as described in Section 5.6.
5.4.4 Sensing Cycle
Each Capacitive Touch Sensor has controls to be activated and included in the sensing cycle. When
the device is active, it automatically initiates a sensing cycle and repeats the cycle every time it
finishes. The cycle polls through each active Sensor starting with CS1 and extending through CS14.
As each Capacitive Touch Sensor is polled, its measurement is compared against a baseline “Not
Touched” measurement. If the delta measurement is large enough, a touch is detected and an interrupt
generated.
5.4.5 Proximity Detection
Sensor CS1 can be configured to detect changes in capacitance due to proximity of a touch. This
circuitry detects the change of capacitance that is generated as an object approaches, but does not
physically touch, the CS1 sensor. When proximity detection is enabled, the signal is boosted by 8x to
detect very small capacitance changes. Separate controls determine averaging and sensitivity for
proximity (see Section 6.35, "Proximity Control Register").
5.4.6 Recalibrating Sensors
Each sensor is regularly recalibrated at a programmable rate. By default, the recalibration routine
stores the average 256 previous measurements and periodically updates the base “Not Touched”
setting for the Capacitive Touch Sensor input. This routine is disabled automatically if a touch is
detected so the touch does not factor into the base “Not Touched” setting.
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5.4.7 Low Frequency Noise Detection
Each sensor has an EMI noise detector that will sense if low frequency noise is injected onto the input
with sufficient power to corrupt the readings. If this occurs, the device will reject the corrupted sample
and set the corresponding bit in the Noise Status registers to a logic ‘1’.
5.4.8 RF Noise Detection
Each sensor also contains an integrated RF noise detector. This block will detect injected RF noise on
the CS pin. The detector threshold is dependent upon the noise frequency. If RF noise is detected on
a CS line, the applicable Noise Status bit is set and that sample is removed and not compared against
the threshold.
5.5 Grouped Sensor Behavior
The CAP1214 Grouped sensors (CS8 - CS14) can be configured to function as a single entity that
operates differently than the individual button sensors (for ungrouped behavior see Section 5.6). When
configured as a group these sensors function as a slider and offer three different interface functions
associated with it. These functions are Tap, Press and Hold, or a Slide.
For purposes of a Tap or Press and Hold event, the “DOWN” side of the Grouped sensors are defined
as CS8, CS9 and CS10. The “UP” side of the Grouped Sensors are defined as CS12, CS13, and
CS14. CS11 is neither “UP” nor “DOWN” and a tap or press and hold event on CS11 will not cause
either UP or DOWN status bits to be set.
For purposes of a slide, the “DOWN” direction is decreasing in CS channel number. Conversely, the
“UP” direction is increasing in CS number.
APPLICATION NOTE: The Grouped Sensors will cause either the UP or DOWN status bits to be set but not both
at the same time. In the case that a sensor on both the “UP” side of the slider and the
“DOWN” side of the slider are touched simultaneously, neither the UP nor DOWN status bits
will be set.
5.5.1 Tap
If a touch on any Grouped sensor is detected and held for less than or equal to the M_PRESS bit
settings (default 245ms), a group press is detected, the TAP bit is set, and an interrupt is generated.
Furthermore, the relative position on the slider is determined and the appropriate UP or DOWN status
bits are set and the appropriate LED is actuated.
No further action is taken. If a slide is subsequently detected, the TAP status bit is cleared.
5.5.2 Press and Hold
If a touch on any Grouped sensor is held for longer than the M_PRESS bit settings (default 245ms),
a Group Touch is detected and an interrupt is generated. Furthermore, the relative position on the
slider is determined and the appropriate UP or DOWN status bits are set, the PH bit is set, and the
appropriate LED is actuated.
So long as the Grouped sensor is held, it will flag an interrupt at the programmed repeat rate (as
determined by the RPT_RATE_PH bit settings) indefinitely. Once the touch has been removed, the
Group is returned to its normal operating condition.
The M_PRESS setting is important to distinguish between Tap, Press & Hold and Sliding. If M_PRESS
is set too low, a Press & Hold may be detected during a slow slide. This will cause user confusion as
the Slide direction and LED may change. Longer M_PRESS settings will ensure that the 3 Group
behaviors are reliably distinct and will add more delay prior to the Press & Hold repeat interrupt
generation.
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5.5.3 Slider
The Grouped sensors have the capability to detect a slide in either the “UP” or “DOWN” direction as
referenced by the sensor numbers that are used. For example, an “Up” direction slide would be
detected if CS8 detected a touch, followed by CS9, then by CS10, etc. Likewise, a “Down” direction
slide would be detected if CS10 detected a touch, followed by CS9, then by CS8, etc.
Slides in either direction are configured to flag an interrupt and to cause an LED to be actuated
(separate for each direction). The Slide is detected independently of a Press and Hold or a Tap
condition and only one condition may be present at any one time.
So long as a slide is maintained in either direction, it will flag an interrupt at the programmed repeat
rate (as determined by the RPT_RATE_SL bit settings). If the slide is removed or changes direction,
it will reset and return to normal operation.
5.5.4 Relative Position
The CAP1214 has the option to indicate the relative position of a touch on the Grouped sensors. This
value is stored either as a scaled number from 2 to 98 indicating where a tap, press and hold, or the
end of a slide was detected or as a 8-bit number that represents volumetric data. When configured to
store volumetric data, the user may write a base setting at any time that is modified based on Grouped
sensor behavior (see Section 6.4).
5.5.5 Slider Velocity
The repeat rate can be dynamically increased based on the speed of a slide. This permits slow sliding
motions to have precise, step-by-step volume control and faster motions to generate increasingly fast
volume changes.
Two techniques are employed to increase the number of interrupts generated based on speed. First,
the slide speed is measured and the repeat rate is increased to provide more interrupts for the same
distance traveled relative to a slower slide. Second, additional interrupts are generated immediately
after the slide ends to further increase the change in volume. The number of additional interrupts is
based on slide speed; both of these dynamic slider behaviors are controlled by the Slider Velocity
Register.
5.6 Ungrouped Sensor Behavior
The CAP1214 Grouped sensors have the option to be used as individual buttons. When the group is
broken (via the VOL_UP_DOWN bit - see Section 6.33), buttons CS8 and CS14 will adopt one type
of behavior while buttons CS9 - CS13 will adopt another. In all cases, a slide will not be detected.
5.6.1 CS9 - CS13 Ungrouped Behavior
These buttons will cause the corresponding status bit in the Button Status 2 register (see Section 6.2)
to be asserted when a touch is detected. This touch detection uses the button queue and button repeat
rate settings. They will use the slider maximum duration and multiple touch settings.
5.6.2 CS8 and CS14 Ungrouped Behavior
CS8 and CS14 will generate interrupts based on the duration of the touch detected, similar to a Tap
and Press and Hold events. Furthermore, these sensors will generate interrupts at the Grouped
Sensors repeat rate based on whether a Tap or Press and Hold event has been detected.
If a touch is detected on CS8, the DOWN status bit will be set in addition to either TAP or PH.
If a touch is detected on CS14, the UP status bit will be set in addition to either TAP or PH.
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Based on the multiple button touch settings (see Section 6.23), both CS8 and CS14 may detect a
touch simultaneously and both UP and DOWN status bits may be set.
5.7 FEEDBACK Pin
The FEEDBACK pin can drive an external device (such as a piezo transducer) to generate feedback
(sound or vibration) to the final application user. The FEEDBACK pin can be driven when a touch is
detected (see Section 6.41, "Feedback Channel Configuration Registers"), or it can be driven by the
host (see Section 6.42, "Feedback One-Shot Register"). Duration and frequency of the output are
programmable (see Section 6.40, "Feedback Configuration Register").
When activated, the FEEDBACK pin drives a 50% duty cycle signal at the programmed frequency for
the programmed duration.
5.8 ALERT Pin
The ALERT pin is an active high output that asserts when an interrupt event is detected. It is also used
to wake the device from Deep Sleep state.
Whenever an interrupt is generated, the INT bit (see Section 6.1) is set. The ALERT pin is cleared
when INT bit is cleared by the user. Additionally, if no press is detected, the status bits are cleared
when the INT bit is cleared.
5.8.1 Button Interrupt Behavior
For non-grouped buttons, an interrupt is generated when a touch is detected. If the repeat rate is
enabled (see Section 6.14), then, so long as the touch is held, another interrupt will be generated
based on the programmed repeat rate (see Figure 5.2) and upon release. If repeat rate is not enabled,
an interrupt is generated when a touch is detected and optionally, can be generated at release (see
Section 6.33 and Figure 5.3).
Figure 5.2 Button Interrupt Behavior - Repeat Rate Enabled
Touch Detected
ALERT Pin /
INT bit
Button Status
SMBus Write to
INT bit
Polling Cycle
(35ms)
Button Repeat Rate
(175ms)
Optional
Interrupt on
Release
Interrupt on
Touch
Button Repeat Rate
(175ms)
Button Repeat Rate
(175ms)
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5.8.2 Grouped Sensor Interrupt Behavior
For grouped sensors, an interrupt is generated upon initial detection of a tap, slide, or press and hold
event. Subsequent interrupts are generated as follows:
1. For a slide event, an interrupt is generated based on the programmed repeat rate as well as the
velocity of the slide operation. See Figure 5.6 and Figure 5.7. Additional interrupts are generated
after the slide has finished. These extra interrupts are generated every round robin cycle (~35ms)
and the number is determined by the speed of the slide.
2. For a tap event there are no further interrupts. See Figure 5.4.
3. For a press and hold event, interrupts are generated based on the programmed repeat rate. If the
repeat rate is disabled, no further interrupts are generated. See Figure 5.5.
Figure 5.3 Button Interrupt Behavior - No Repeat Rate Enabled
Figure 5.4 Tap Interrupt Behavior
Touch Detected
ALERT Pin /
INT bit
Button Status
SMBus Write to
INT bit
Polling Cycle
(35ms)
Interrupt on
Touch Optional
Interrupt on
Release
Touch Detected
ALERT Pin /
INT bit
Tap & UP / DOWN
Status
SMBus Write to
INT bit
Polling Cycle
(35ms)
M_PRESS
Setting (280ms)
Released before
M_PRESS
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Figure 5.5 Press and Hold Interrupt Behavior
Touch Detected
ALERT Pin /
INT bit
PH Status
SMBus Write to
INT bit
Polling Cycle
(35ms)
M_PRESS
Setting (280ms)
UP / DOWN Status
Repeat Rate
(RPT_RATE_PH - 175ms)
Held longer than
M_PRESS Setting
Repeat Rate
(RPT_RATE_PH - 175ms)
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Figure 5.6 Slide Interrupt Behavior - No Acceleration
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Figure 5.7 Slide Interrupt Behavior - Acceleration Example
Touch Detected -
CS11
ALERT Pin /
INT bit
SMBus Write to
INT bit
Polling Cycle
(35ms)
Touch Detected -
CS12
Touch Detected –
CS13
Touch Detected –
CS14
Touch Detected –
CS10
Touch Detected –
CS9
Touch Detected –
CS8
Maximum Slide (768ms)
Repeat Rate (base
= 140ms)
Minor Acceleration -
Repeat Rate reduced
70ms
Major Acceleration -
Repeat Rate reduced
35ms
Normal Slide – no change
in repeat rate
140ms 70ms
Slide Ended (525ms) = 0.68 x
Max – Generate 2 extra
interrupts at 35ms apart
35ms
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Chapter 6 Register Description
The registers shown in Ta b l e 6 . 1 are accessible through the SMBus. An entry of ‘-’ indicates that the
bit is not used and will always read ‘0’.
Table 6.1 Register Set in Hexadecimal Order
REGISTER
ADDRESS R/W REGISTER NAME FUNCTION
DEFAULT
VALUE PAGE
00h R/W Main Status Control Controls general power states 00h Page 41
03h R Button Status 1
Returns the state of the Cap
Sensor group and buttons 1 - 6
and slider controls
00h Page 42
04h R Button Status 2 Returns the state of buttons 7 - 14 00h Page 42
05h R Build Revision Stores the functional revision of
the device build 10h Page 43
06h R-C /
R/W
Slider Position /
Volumetric Data
Returns the relative position of a
press on the slider or volumetric
data
00h Page 44
08h R Vendor ID Stores a fixed value that identifies
SMSC 5Dh Page 45
09h R/W Volumetric Step
Controls the step used for
volumetric data increases for a
slide
01h Page 45
0Ah R Noise Status 1 Stores the noise flags for sensors
1 - 7 00h Page 46
0Bh R Noise Status 2 Stores the noise flags for sensors
8 - 14 00h Page 46
0Ch R Lid Closure Status 1 Stores lid closure status bits for
sensors 1 - 7 00h Page 46
0Dh R Lid Closure Status 2 Stores lid closure status bits for
sensors 8 - 14 00h Page 46
0Eh R-C GPIO Status Stores the status of LED1 / GPIO1
through LED8 / GPIO8 pins 00h Page 47
0Fh R-C Group Status Returns the state of the Grouped
sensors 00h Page 47
10h R Sensor 1 Delta
Count Stores the delta count for CS1 00h Page 48
11h R Sensor 2 Delta
Count Stores the delta count for CS2 00h Page 48
12h R Sensor 3 Delta
Count Stores the delta count for CS3 00h Page 48
13h R Sensor 4 Delta
Count Stores the delta count for CS4 00h Page 48
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14h R Sensor 5 Delta
Count Stores the delta count for CS5 00h Page 48
15h R Sensor 6 Delta
Count Stores the delta count for CS6 00h Page 48
16h R Sensor 7 Delta
Count Stores the delta count for CS7 00h Page 48
17h R Sensor 8 Delta
Count Stores the delta count for CS8 00h Page 48
18h R Sensor 9 Delta
Count Stores the delta count for CS9 00h Page 48
19h R Sensor 10 Delta
Count Stores the delta count for CS10 00h Page 48
1Ah R Sensor 11 Delta
Count Stores the delta count for CS11 00h Page 48
1Bh R Sensor 12 Delta
Count Stores the delta count for CS12 00h Page 48
1Ch R Sensor 13 Delta
Count Stores the delta count for CS13 00h Page 48
1Dh R Sensor 14 Delta
Count Stores the delta count for CS14 00h Page 48
1Eh R/W Queue Control Controls how samples and noise
flag effects on some data 03h Page 49
1Fh R/W Data Sensitivity
Controls the sensitivity of the
threshold and delta counts and
data scaling of the base counts
2Fh Page 50
20h R/W Configuration Controls some recalibration and
LED controls 29h Page 51
21h R/W Sensor Enable
Controls whether the Capacitive
Touch Sensor group and button
inputs 1 - 7 are sampled
FFh Page 52
22h R/W Button Configuration Controls reset delay and auto-
repeat delay for buttons A4h Page 53
23h R/W Group Configuration
1
Controls the detection dwell time
before a press is detected within
the group
47h Page 55
24h R/W Group Configuration
2
Controls reset delay and auto-
repeat delay for grouped sensors D4h Page 56
25h R/W Calibration Enable
Controls automatic calibration for
grouped sensors and sensors 1 - 7 FFh Page 57
26h R/W Calibration Activate Activates manual re-calibration for
grouped sensors and sensors 1 - 7 00h Page 57
Table 6.1 Register Set in Hexadecimal Order (continued)
REGISTER
ADDRESS R/W REGISTER NAME FUNCTION
DEFAULT
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27h R/W Interrupt Enable 1
Enables Interrupts associated with
the grouped sensors and sensors
1 - 7
FFh Page 58
28h R/W Interrupt Enable 2 Enables Interrupts associated with
GPIOs 1 - 8 00h Page 58
29h R/W Sleep Channel
Control
Determines the number and which
channels are measured during
Sleep
00h Page 60
2Ah R/W Multiple Press
Configuration
Determines the number of
simultaneous presses to flag a
multiple press condition
82h Page 61
2Bh R/W Lid Closure
Configuration
Controls Lid Closure detection and
operation 00h Page 62
2Ch R/W Lid Closure Queue
Control
Controls how many samples must
exceed the lid closure threshold for
Button and Slider operation
02h Page 62
2Dh R/W Lid Closure Pattern 1 Stores pattern bits for lid closure
detection for channels 1 - 7 7Fh Page 63
2Eh R/W Lid Closure Pattern 2 Stores pattern bits for lid closure
detection for channels 8 - 14 7Fh Page 63
2Fh R/W Recalibration
Configuration
Determines re-calibration timing
and sampling window 93h Page 63
30h R/W Sensor 1 Threshold
Stores the delta count threshold to
determine a touch for Capacitive
Touch Sensor 1
40h Page 65
31h R/W Sensor 2 Threshold
Stores the delta count threshold to
determine a touch for Capacitive
Touch Sensor 2
40h Page 65
32h R/W Sensor 3 Threshold
Stores the delta count threshold to
determine a touch for Capacitive
Touch Sensor 3
40h Page 65
33h R/W Sensor 4 Threshold
Stores the delta count threshold to
determine a touch for Capacitive
Touch Sensor 4
40h Page 65
34h R/W Sensor 5 Threshold
Stores the delta count threshold to
determine a touch for Capacitive
Touch Sensor 5
40h Page 65
35h R/W Sensor 6 Threshold
Stores the delta count threshold to
determine a touch for Capacitive
Touch Sensor 6
40h Page 65
36h R/W Sensor 7 Threshold
Stores the delta count threshold to
determine a touch for Capacitive
Touch Sensor 7
40h Page 65
Table 6.1 Register Set in Hexadecimal Order (continued)
REGISTER
ADDRESS R/W REGISTER NAME FUNCTION
DEFAULT
VALUE PAGE
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37h R/W Group Threshold
Stores the delta count threshold to
determine a touch on any of the
Grouped Sensors
40h Page 65
38h R/W Button Noise
Threshold 1
Stores controls for selecting the
noise threshold for buttons 1 - 4 AAh Page 66
39h R/W Button Noise
Threshold 2
Stores controls for selecting the
noise threshold for buttons 5 - 7
and the Grouped sensors
AAh Page 66
3Ah R/W Lid Closure
Threshold 1
Stores controls for selecting the lid
closure threshold for buttons 1 - 4 AAh Page 67
3Bh R/W Lid Closure
Threshold 2
Stores controls for selecting the lid
closure threshold for buttons 5 - 8 AAh Page 67
3Ch R/W Lid Closure
Threshold 3
Stores controls for selecting the lid
closure threshold for buttons 9 - 12 AAh Page 67
3Dh R/W Lid Closure
Threshold 4
Stores controls for selecting the lid
closure threshold for buttons 13 -
14
0Ah Page 67
3Eh R/W Slider Velocity
Configuration
Determines speed parameters for
the slider C5h Page 68
3Fh R/W Digital Recalibration Forces digital recalibration for all
sensors 00h Page 70
40h R/W Configuration 2 Stores additional controls for
general operation 00h Page 70
41h R/W Grouped Channel
Sensor Enable
Stores controls to enable some or
all sensors in the group 7Fh Page 72
42h R/W Proximity Control Controls the sensitivity settings for
CS1 02h Page 73
46h R/W Grouped Sensor
Calibration Activate
Stores controls to force a
calibration on the individual
sensors in the Group
00h Page 57
4Eh R/W Sampling Channel
Select
Controls which channels are
affected by the Sampling
Configuration Register settings
00h Page 74
4Fh R/W Sampling
Configuration
Changes the sampling time for one
or more input channels 00h Page 75
50h R Sensor 1 Base Count Stores the reference count value
for sensor 1 00h Page 75
51h R Sensor 2 Base Count Stores the reference count value
for sensor 2 00h Page 75
52h R Sensor 3 Base Count Stores the reference count value
for sensor 3 00h Page 75
53h R Sensor 4 Base Count Stores the reference count value
for sensor 4 00h Page 75
Table 6.1 Register Set in Hexadecimal Order (continued)
REGISTER
ADDRESS R/W REGISTER NAME FUNCTION
DEFAULT
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54h R Sensor 5 Base Count Stores the reference count value
for sensor 5 00h Page 75
55h R Sensor 6 Base Count Stores the reference count value
for sensor 6 00h Page 75
56h R Sensor 7 Base Count Stores the reference count value
for sensor 7 00h Page 75
57h R Sensor 8 Base Count Stores the reference count value
for sensor 8 00h Page 75
58h R Sensor 9 Base Count Stores the reference count value
for sensor 9 00h Page 75
59h R Sensor 10 Base
Count
Stores the reference count value
for sensor 10 00h Page 75
5Ah R Sensor 11 Base
Count
Stores the reference count value
for sensor 11 00h Page 75
5Bh R Sensor 12 Base
Count
Stores the reference count value
for sensor 12 00h Page 75
5Ch R Sensor 13 Base
Count
Stores the reference count value
for sensor 13 00h Page 75
5Dh R Sensor 14 Base
Count
Stores the reference count value
for sensor 14 00h Page 75
60h R LED Status 1 Stores status bits for LEDs 1 - 8 00h Page 76
61h R LED Status 2 Stores status bits for LEDs 9 - 11 00h Page 76
62h R/W Feedback
Configuration
Controls FEEDBACK pin duration
and frequency 00h Page 77
63h R/W Feedback Channel
Configuration 1
Controls whether sensors 1 - 7 can
assert the FEEDBACK pin 00h Page 78
64h R/W Feedback Channel
Configuration 2
Controls whether sensors 8 - 14
can assert the FEEDBACK pin 00h Page 78
65h R/W Feedback One-Shot Asserts FEEDBACK pin 00h Page 79
70h R/W LED / GPIO Direction Controls the direction for LED1/
GPIO1 through LED8 / GPIO8 00h Page 79
71h R/W LED / GPIO Output
Type
Controls the output type for LED1
/ GPIO1 through LED8 / GPIO8 00h Page 80
72h R GPIO Input Stores the pin state of LED1 /
GPIO1 through LED8 / GPIO8 00h Page 81
73h R/W LED Output Control 1 Controls the output state of the
LED drivers 1 - 8 00h Page 81
74h R/W LED Output Control 2 Controls the output state of the
LED drivers 9 - 11 00h Page 81
75h R/W LED Polarity 1 Controls the output polarity of
LEDs 1 - 8 00h Page 82
Table 6.1 Register Set in Hexadecimal Order (continued)
REGISTER
ADDRESS R/W REGISTER NAME FUNCTION
DEFAULT
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76h R/W LED Polarity 2 Controls the output polarity of
LEDs 9 - 11 00h Page 82
77h R/W Linked LED
Transition Control 1
Controls transition effects of LEDS
1 - 7 when linked 00h Page 84
78h R/W Linked LED
Transition Control 2
Controls transition effects of LEDS
9 - 10 when linked 00h Page 84
79h R/W LED Mirror Control 1 Controls the duty cycle mirroring of
LEDs 1 - 8 00h Page 85
7Ah R/W LED Mirror Control 2 Controls the duty cycle mirroring of
LEDs 9 - 11 00h Page 85
80h R/W Sensor LED Linking Controls linking of CS1 - CS7 to
LED channels 00h Page 86
81h R/W LED Behavior 1 Controls the behavior and
response of LEDs 1 - 4 00h Page 87
82h R/W LED Behavior 2 Controls the behavior and
response of LEDs 5 - 8 00h Page 87
83h R/W LED Behavior 3 Controls the behavior and
response of LEDs 9 - 11 00h Page 87
84h R/W LED Pulse 1 Period Controls the period of each
breathe during a pulse 20h Page 89
85h R/W LED Pulse 2 Period Controls the period of breath and
pulse release operation 14h Page 91
86h R/W LED Breathe Period Controls the period of an LED
breathe operation 5Dh Page 92
88h R/W LED Configuration
Controls the number of pulses for
the Pulse 1 and Pulse 2 LED
behaviors
24h Page 92
8Ah R/W LED11 Configuration Controls LED11 base frequency
and steps 00h Page 93
90h R/W LED Pulse 1 Duty
Cycle
Determines the min and max duty
cycle for the pulse 1 operation F0h Page 94
91h R/W LED Pulse 2 Duty
Cycle
Determines the min and max duty
cycle for the pulse 2 operation F0h Page 94
92h R/W LED Breathe Duty
Cycle
Determines the min and max duty
cycle for the breathe operation F0h Page 94
93h R/W LED Direct Duty
Cycle
Determines the min and max duty
cycle for Direct mode LED
operation
F0h Page 94
94h R/W LED Direct Ramp
Rates
Determines the rising and falling
edge ramp rates of the LED 00h Page 95
95h R/W LED Off Delay Determines the off delay for some
LED behaviors 00h Page 96
Table 6.1 Register Set in Hexadecimal Order (continued)
REGISTER
ADDRESS R/W REGISTER NAME FUNCTION
DEFAULT
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B1h R Sensor 1 Calibration
Stores the high byte of the 10-bit
value used to drive the analog
portion of sensor 1
00h Page 99
B2h R Sensor 2 Calibration
Stores the high byte of the 10-bit
value used to drive the analog
portion of sensor 2
00h Page 99
B3h R Sensor 3 Calibration
Stores the high byte of the 10-bit
value used to drive the analog
portion of sensor 3
00h Page 99
B4h R Sensor 4 Calibration
Stores the high byte of the 10-bit
value used to drive the analog
portion of sensor 4
00h Page 99
B5h R Sensor 5 Calibration
Stores the high byte of the 10-bit
value used to drive the analog
portion of sensor 5
00h Page 99
B6h R Sensor 6 Calibration
Stores the high byte of the 10-bit
value used to drive the analog
portion of sensor 6
00h Page 99
B7h R Sensor 7 Calibration
Stores the high byte of the 10-bit
value used to drive the analog
portion of sensor 7
00h Page 99
B8h R Sensor 8 Calibration
Stores the high byte of the 10-bit
value used to drive the analog
portion of sensor 8
00h Page 99
B9h R Sensor 9 Calibration
Stores the high byte of the 10-bit
value used to drive the analog
portion of sensor 9
00h Page 99
BAh R Sensor 10
Calibration
Stores the high byte of the 10-bit
value used to drive the analog
portion of sensor 10
00h Page 99
BBh R Sensor 11 Calibration
Stores the high byte of the 10-bit
value used to drive the analog
portion of sensor 11
00h Page 99
BCh R Sensor 12
Calibration
Stores the high byte of the 10-bit
value used to drive the analog
portion of sensor 12
00h Page 99
BDh R Sensor 13
Calibration
Stores the high byte of the 10-bit
value used to drive the analog
portion of sensor 13
00h Page 99
BEh R Sensor 14
Calibration
Stores the high byte of the 10-bit
value used to drive the analog
portion of sensor 14
00h Page 99
FDh R Product ID Stores a fixed value that identifies
the device 5Ah Page 100
Table 6.1 Register Set in Hexadecimal Order (continued)
REGISTER
ADDRESS R/W REGISTER NAME FUNCTION
DEFAULT
VALUE PAGE
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During Power-On-Reset (POR), the default values are stored in the registers. A POR is initiated when
power is first applied to the part and the voltage on the VDD supply surpasses the POR level as
specified in the electrical characteristics. Any reads to undefined registers will return 00h. Writes to
undefined registers will not have an effect.
When a bit is “set”, this means that the user writes a logic ‘1’ to it. When a bit is “cleared”, this means
that the user writes a logic ‘0’ to it.
6.1 Main Status Control Register
The Main Status and Control Register controls the primary power state of the device.
Bit 6 - DEACT - Deactivates all sensor scanning and LED activity.
‘0’ - (default) - Sensor scanning is active and LEDs are functional.
‘1’ - All sensor scanning is disabled and all linked LEDs are disabled (see Section 6.51). The only
way to restart scanning is to clear this bit. The status registers are automatically cleared and the
INT bit is cleared.
Bit 5 - SLEEP - Enables Sleep state by deactivating the LED activity and scanning those sensors
enabled via the Sleep Control register.
‘0’ (default) - Sensor scanning is active and LEDs are functional.
‘1’ - All LEDs are disabled (except LED11) and the Capacitive Touch Sensor scanning is limited to
the sensors set in the Sleep Channel Control register (see Section 6.22). The status registers will
not be cleared.
Bit 4 - DSLEEP - Enables the Deep Sleep state by deactivating all functions.
‘0’ (default) - Sensor scanning is active and LEDs are functional.
‘1’ - All sensor scanning is disabled. Except for LED11, all LEDs are driven to their programmed
non-actuated state and no PWM operations will be done. The device will return to its previous
power state when the ALERT pin is driven to its active level (see Section 5.8). The status registers
are automatically cleared and the INT bit is cleared. SMBus communications targeted at the
CAP1214 will bring the device out of deep sleep and automatically clear this bit.
FEh R Manufacturer ID Stores a fixed value that identifies
SMSC 5Dh Page 45
FFh R Revision Stores a fixed value that
represents the revision number 80h Page 101
Table 6.2 Main Status Control Register
ADDR R/W REGISTER B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 DEFAULT
00h R/W Main Status
Control - DEACT SLEEP DSLEEP - - PWR_
LED INT 00h
Table 6.1 Register Set in Hexadecimal Order (continued)
REGISTER
ADDRESS R/W REGISTER NAME FUNCTION
DEFAULT
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Bit 1 - PWR_LED - Controls the output of LED11 based on the state of bits 5 and 4.
‘0’ (default) - The LED11 output is in the “inactiveor off state. The LED can still be driven by setting
bit 2 LED11_DR in the LED Output Control 2 Register (74h).
‘1’ - The LED11 output is active in one of the following conditions:
a. Both bits 4 and 5 are set to a logic ‘0’. The LED will behave as defined by the LED11_CTL
bits (see Section 6.51).
b. Either bit 4 or bit 5 is set to a logic ‘1’. The LED will behave as defined by the LED11_ALT
bits (see Section 6.51).
Bit 0 - INT - Indicates that there is an interrupt. This bit is only set if the ALERT pin has been asserted.
If a channel detects a press and its associated interrupt enable bit is set to a logic ‘0’, no action is
taken.
This bit is cleared by writing a logic ‘0’ to it. When this bit is cleared, the ALERT pin will be deasserted
and all status registers will be cleared if the condition has been removed.
‘0’ - No interrupt pending.
‘1’ - A button press has been detected on one or more channels and the interrupt has been
asserted.
6.2 Button Status Registers
The Button Status Registers store status bits that indicate a button press has been detected. A value
of ‘0’ in any bit indicates that no button press has been detected. A value of ‘1’ in any bit indicates
that a button press has been detected.
All status bits are cleared when the device enters the Deep Sleep or Inactive states (DSLEEP = ‘1’ or
DEACT = ‘1’ - see Section 6.1). All status bits are cleared when the INT bit is cleared and if a touch
on the respective Capacitive Touch Sensor is no longer present. If a touch is still detected, the bits will
not be cleared (but this will not cause the interrupt to be asserted - see Section 6.14)
APPLICATION NOTE: When the Button Status 1 Register is read, the Group Status register will be automatically
cleared. Therefore, the Group Status register should be read prior to reading the Button
Status Registers
6.2.1 Button Status 1
Bit 7 - UP - Indicates that a slide was detected on increasing sensors (i.e. Sensor 8 -> Sensor 9 ->
Sensor 10). This bit is also set if a press is detected on the “Up” portion of the slider. If the Group
auto-repeat is enabled, the ALERT pin will be periodically asserted while a slide or press and hold
event is still detected. This bit is sticky and will remain set until cleared. Once cleared, it will be re-set
when another interrupt is generated in the “UP” direction. This bit is automatically cleared if the DOWN
bit is set.
Bit 6 - DOWN - Indicates that a slide was detected on decreasing sensors (i.e. Sensor 14 -> Sensor
13-> Sensor 12). This bit is also set if a press is detected on the “Down” portion of the slider. If the
Group auto-repeat is enabled, the ALERT pin will be periodically asserted while a slide or press and
hold event is still detected. This bit is sticky and will remain set until cleared. Once cleared, it will be
Table 6.3 Button Status Registers
ADDR R/W REGISTER B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 DEFAULT
03h R Button Status 1 UP DOWN CS6 CS5 CS4 CS3 CS2 CS1 00h
04h R Button Status 2 CS14 CS13 CS12 CS11 CS10 CS9 CS8 CS7 00h
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re-set when another interrupt is generated in the “DOWN” direction. This bit is automatically cleared if
the UP bit is set.
Bit 5 - CS6 - Indicates that a press was detected on Sensor 6. This sensor can be linked to LED6.
‘0’ - A touch was not detected on the corresponding button.
‘1’ - A touch was detected on the corresponding button.
Bit 4 - CS5 - Indicates that a press was detected on Sensor 5. This sensor can be linked to LED5.
Bit 3 - CS4 - Indicates that a press was detected on Sensor 4. This sensor can be linked to LED4.
Bit 2 - CS3 - Indicates that a press was detected on Sensor 3. This sensor can be linked to LED3
Bit 1 - CS2 - Indicates that a press was detected on Sensor 2. This sensor can be linked to LED2.
Bit 0 - CS1 - Indicates that a press was detected on Sensor 1. This sensor can be linked to LED1.
6.2.2 Button Status 2
Bit 7 - CS14 - Indicates that press was detected on Sensor 14. This sensor is part of the group which
can be linked to LED9 and LED10.
Bit 6 - CS13 - Indicates that press was detected on Sensor 13. This sensor is part of the group which
can be linked to LED9 and LED10.
Bit 5 - CS12 - Indicates that press was detected on Sensor 12. This sensor is part of the group which
can be linked to LED9 and LED10.
Bit 4 - CS11 - Indicates that press was detected on Sensor 11. This sensor is part of the group which
can be linked to LED9 and LED10.
Bit 3 - CS10 - Indicates that press was detected on Sensor 10. This sensor is part of the group which
can be linked to LED9 and LED10.
Bit 2 - CS9 - Indicates that press was detected on Sensor 9. This sensor is part of the group which
can be linked to LED9 and LED10.
Bit 1 - CS8 - Indicates that press was detected on Sensor 8. This sensor is part of the group which
can be linked to LED9 and LED10.
Bit 0 - CS7 - Indicates that a press was detected on Sensor 7. This sensor can be linked to LED7.
6.3 Build Revision Register
The Build Revision Register indicates hardware defined settings that are used.
Table 6.4 Build Revision Register
ADDR R/W REGISTER B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 DEFAULT
05h R Build Revision - - - Build4 Build3 Build2 Build1 Build0 10h
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6.4 Slider Position / Volumetric Data Register
The Slider Position / Volumetric Data Register indicates the absolute position of a Tap, Slide, or Press
and Hold event detected on the Grouped sensors (slider). Alternately, the register stores volumetric
data that increases or decreased based on detected operations on the Grouped sensors (slider).
Bits 6-0 - POS[6:0] - Indicate absolute position or volumetric data as determined by the POS_VOL bit
(see Section 6.14).
6.4.1 Absolute Position
The absolute position of a single touch is available from this register. By interpolating information from
up to 3 adjacent buttons, 16 different positions are calculated by the CAP1214 from the center of one
button to the center of each adjacent button. The bits will encode a range from 2 to 98 indicative of
where the touch occurred. Table 6.6 shows an example of the settings assuming a single button is
pressed.
If a slide is detected on the Grouped sensors, the POS[6:0] bits will indicate the most recently touched
sensor (i.e. where the slide ended) however will not indicate where the slide originated.
APPLICATION NOTE: When the device enters the Deep Sleep state, the Slider Position / Volumetric Data Register
(06h) is cleared, if the register is set to represent position data.
APPLICATION NOTE: The register will be cleared to a value of 00h when it is read. It will be set to a valid position
when the next ALERT is generated. It will be updated at the respective repeat rate for a slide
or press and hold event regardless of whether it has been read or not. Therefore, it will only
show the position of the last touch detected at the time of the interrupt.
Table 6.5 Slider Position / Volumetric Data Register
ADDR R/W REGISTER B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 DEFAULT
06h R-C /
R/W
Slider Position /
Volumetric Data - POS[6:0] 00h
Table 6.6 Example Slider Absolute Position Decode
TOUCH POSITION
POS[6:0]
SETTINGS
CS8 02h (2d)
CS9 12h (18d)
CS10 22h (34d)
CS11 32h (50d)
CS12 42h (68d)
CS13 52h (82d)
CS14 62h (98d)
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6.4.2 Volumetric Data
If they are setup to present Volumetric Data (see Section 6.14), the bits will encode a range from 0 to
100. This value is updated based on the Grouped sensor activity:
A slide in the “UP” direction will increase the volumetric data by the Volumetric Step setting (see
Section 6.6) whenever an interrupt is generated (including extra interrupts generated after the slide
is complete).
A slide in the “DOWN” direction will decrease the volumetric data by the Volumetric Step setting
(see Section 6.6) whenever an interrupt is generated (including extra interrupts generated after the
slide is complete)
A tap (see Section 5.5.1) on the “UP” side will increase the volumetric data by a value of 1.
A tap on the “DOWN” side will decrease the volumetric data by a value of 1.
A press and hold (see Section 5.5.2) on the “UP” side will increase the volumetric data by a value
of 1 at every repeat rate interval.
A press and hold (see Section 5.5.2) on the “DOWN” side will decrease the volumetric data by a
value of 1 at every repeat rate interval.
The bits are read / write.
6.5 Vendor ID Register
The Vendor ID Register stores an 8-bit value that represents SMSC.
6.6 Volumetric Step Register
The Volumetric Step Register controls the size of a step to the volumetric data when a slide is detected
in the UP and DOWN directions.
Bits 3 - 0 - VOL_STEP[3:0] - Determines the volumetric data step when a slide is detected. Each LSB
corresponds to a value of ±1.
Table 6.7 Vendor ID Register
ADDRR/W REGISTER B7B6B5B4B3B2B1B0DEFAULT
08h
R Vendor ID 01011101 5Dh
FEh
Table 6.8 Volumetric Step Register
ADDR R/W REGISTER B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 DEFAULT
09hR/WVolumetric Step---- VOL_STEP[3:0] 01h
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6.7 Noise Status Registers
The Noise Status Registers store status bits that are generated from the analog block if the detected
noise is above the operating region of the analog detector or the RF noise detector. These bits indicate
that the most recently received data from the sensor is invalid and should not be used for touch
detection. As long as the bit is set for a particular channel, the delta count value is reset to 00h and
thus no touch is detected.
When set, the S1_RF_NOISE (register 0Ah, bit 7) indicates that the CS1 RF noise detector has
detected noise.
These bits are not sticky and will be cleared automatically if the analog block does not report a noise
error.
APPLICATION NOTE: For the CAP1214-2, if the lid closure detection circuitry is enabled, these bits count as
sensors above the lid closure count threshold even if the corresponding data count is not. If
the corresponding data byte exceeds the lid closure threshold, it is not counted twice.
APPLICATION NOTE: Regardless of the state of the Noise Status bits, if low frequency noise is detected on a
sensor, that sample will be discarded unless the DIS_ANA_NOISE bit is set. As well, if RF
noise is detected on a sensor, that sample will be discarded unless the DIS_RF_NOISE bit
is set.
6.8 Lid Closure Status Registers
The Lid Closure Status Registers bits are only set if the lid closure detection circuitry is enabled (see
Section 6.24). These status bits indicate that the corresponding Capacitive Touch Sensor exceeded the
Lid Closure threshold. These bits will be set if a button press is detected because the Lid Closure
threshold is a percentage of the Sensor Threshold.
These bits are used in combination with the Lid Closure Pattern register settings to determine when a
Lid Closure Event is flagged (see Section 6.26).
These bits are not sticky and will be cleared automatically when the corresponding sensor count drops
below the lid closure count threshold. The device does not flag a sensor as above or below the
threshold until it has cycled through the queue (see Section 6.25, "Lid Closure Queue Control
Register").
Table 6.9 Noise Status Registers
ADDR R/W REGISTER B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 DEFAULT
0Ah R Noise Status 1 S1_RF_
NOISE
S7_
NOISE
S6_
NOISE
S5_
NOISE
S4_
NOISE
S3_
NOISE
S2_
NOISE
S1_
NOISE 00h
0Bh R Noise Status 2 - S14_
NOISE
S13_
NOISE
S12_
NOISE
S11_
NOISE
S10_
NOISE
S9_
NOISE
S8_
NOISE 00h
Table 6.10 Lid Closure Status Registers
ADDR R/W REGISTER B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 DEFAULT
0Ch R Lid Closure
Status 1 -S7_
LID
S6_
LID
S5_
LID
S4_
LID
S3_
LID
S2_
LID
S1_
LID 00h
0Dh R Lid Closure
Status 2 -S14_
LID
S13_
LID
S12_
LID
S11_
LID
S10_
LID
S9_
LID
S8_
LID 00h
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APPLICATION NOTE: It is likely that recalibration will occur while the lid is closed, resulting in negative delta counts
until recalibration takes place.
6.9 GPIO Status Register
The GPIO Status Register bits are set whenever one of the GPIO inputs changes states. If the LEDx
/ GPIOx pin is not configured as a GPIO or as an input, the respective bit will be set to a logic ‘0’.
The bits are cleared when the register is read.
6.10 Group Status Register
The Group Status Register indicates that one or more actions were detected on the Grouped sensors.
The detectable actions are described in Section 5.5 and Section 5.6.
Bit 7 - LID - Indicates that a Lid Closure Event has been detected. This bit is sticky. When it is set, it
will remain set until read. When a Lid Closure Event is detected, all new touches will be blocked.
Bit 6 - MULT - This bit is asserted if one or more touches are being blocked because greater than N
buttons are simultaneously pressed.
Bit 5 - RESET - Indicates that the device has exited the reset state. This bit may be set via a power
on reset or upon release of the RESET pin. When it is set, it will remain set until read.
Bit 3 - UP - Indicates that a slide was detected on increasing sensors (i.e. Sensor 8 -> Sensor 9 ->
Sensor 10) or on CS14 when the Grouped sensors are ungrouped. This bit is also set if a touch (tap
or press and hold event) is detected on the “Up” portion of the slider. If the Group auto-repeat is
enabled, the ALERT pin will be periodically asserted while a slide or press and hold event is detected.
This bit will be cleared when read and re-set when another interrupt is generated. This bit is cleared
automatically if the DOWN bit is set.
Bit 2 - DOWN - Indicates that a slide was detected on decreasing sensors (i.e. Sensor 14 -> Sensor
13 -> Sensor 12) or on CS8 when the Grouped sensors are ungrouped. This bit is also set if a touch
(tap or press and hold event) is detected on the “Down” portion of the slider. If the Group auto-repeat
is enabled, the ALERT pin will be periodically asserted while a slide or press and hold event is
detected. This bit will be cleared when read and re-set when another interrupt is generated. This bit
is automatically cleared if the UP bit is set.
Bit 1 - TAP - Indicates that a tap was detected on one of the sensors within the Group. The relative
position of the tap is indicated by the UP and DOWN bits so that a tap on the “UP” side of the group
will assert the UP bit as well as the TAP bit. If the tap event is detected in the “center” of the slider
that is neither “UP” nor “DOWN”, the bit will be set; however, no interrupt will be generated. This bit
is sticky and will remain set until read.
Table 6.11 GPIO Status Register
ADDR R/W REGISTER B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 DEFAULT
0Eh R-C GPIO Status GPIO8_
STS
GPIO7_
STS
GPIO6_
STS
GPIO5_
STS
GPIO4_
STS
GPIO3_
STS
GPIO2_
STS
GPIO1_
STS 00h
Table 6.12 Group Status Register
ADDR R/W REGISTER B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 DEFAULT
0Fh R-C Group Status LID MULT RESET - UP DOWN TAP PH 00h
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Bit 0 - PH - Indicates that a press and hold event was detected on one of the sensors within the Group.
the relative position of the press is indicated by the UP and DOWN bits so a touch and hold on the
“UP” side of the group will assert the UP bit as well as the PH bit. If the press and hold event is
detected in the “center” of the slider that is neither “UP” nor “DOWN”, the bit will be set; however, no
interrupt will be generated. This bit is sticky and will remain set until read. If the condition is still
present, this bit will be re-set when the interrupt is generated.
6.11 Sensor Delta Count Registers
The Sensor Delta Count Registers store the delta count that is compared against the threshold used
to determine if a touch has been detected. The count value represents a change in input due to the
capacitance associated with a touch on one of the sensors and is referenced to a calibrated base “Not
Touched” count value. The delta is an instantaneous change and is updated once per sensor per
sensing cycle (see Section 5.4.4 - sensor cycle).
Table 6.13 Sensor Delta Count Registers
ADDR R/W REGISTER B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 DEFAULT
10h R Sensor 1 Delta
Count Sign 64 32 16 8 4 2 1 00h
11h R Sensor 2 Delta
Count Sign 64 32 16 8 4 2 1 00h
12h R Sensor 3 Delta
Count Sign 64 32 16 8 4 2 1 00h
13h R Sensor 4 Delta
Count Sign 64 32 16 8 4 2 1 00h
14h R Sensor 5 Delta
Count Sign 64 32 16 8 4 2 1 00h
15h R Sensor 6 Delta
Count Sign 64 32 16 8 4 2 1 00h
16h R Sensor 7 Delta
Count Sign 64 32 16 8 4 2 1 00h
17h R Sensor 8 Delta
Count Sign 64 32 16 8 4 2 1 00h
18h R Sensor 9 Delta
Count Sign 64 32 16 8 4 2 1 00h
19h R Sensor 10
Delta Count Sign 64 32 16 8 4 2 1 00h
1Ah R Sensor 11
Delta Count Sign 64 32 16 8 4 2 1 00h
1Bh R Sensor 12
Delta Count Sign 64 32 16 8 4 2 1 00h
1Ch R Sensor 13
Delta Count Sign 64 32 16 8 4 2 1 00h
1Dh R Sensor 14
Delta Count Sign 64 32 16 8 4 2 1 00h
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The value presented is a standard 2’s complement number. In addition, the value is capped at a value
of 7Fh. A reading of 7Fh indicates that the sensitivity settings are too high and should be adjusted
accordingly (see Section 6.13).
The value is also capped at a negative value of FFh for negative delta counts which may result upon
a release.
6.12 Queue Control Register
The Queue Control Register determines the number of consecutive samples for which a single sensor
output is above the Sensor Threshold before a touch is detected. This is also used to determine the
number of consecutive samples used to detect a button release. The queue applies independently to
all channels. This register also determines how the noise status bits affect some data.
Bit 5 - NO_CLR_INTD - Controls whether the accumulation of intermediate data is cleared if the noise
status bit is set.
‘0’ (default) - The accumulation of intermediate data is cleared if the noise status bit is set.
‘1’ - The accumulation of intermediate data is not cleared if the noise status bit is set.
APPLICATION NOTE: Bits 4 and 5 should both be set to the same value. Either both should be set to ‘0’ or both
should be set to ‘1’.
Bit 4 - NO_CLR_NEG - Controls whether the consecutive negative delta counts counter is cleared if
the noise status bit is set.
‘0’ (default) - The consecutive negative delta counts counter is cleared if the noise status bit is set.
‘1’ - The consecutive negative delta counts counter is not cleared if the noise status bit is set.
Bits 2 - 0 - QUEUE_B[2:0] - The number of consecutive samples necessary to detect a touch. Default
is 3 consecutive samples. See Table 6.15.
Table 6.14 Queue Control Register
ADDR R/W REGISTER B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 DEFAULT
1Eh R/W Queue Control - -
NO_
CLR_
INTD
NO_
CLR_
NEG
- QUEUE_B[2:0] 03h
Table 6.15 QUEUE_B Bit Decode
QUEUE_B[2:0]
NUMBER OF CONSECUTIVE
READINGS > THRESHOLD21 0
00 0 1
00 1 1
01 0 2
0 1 1 3 (default)
10 0 4
10 1 5
11 0 6
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6.13 Data Sensitivity Registers
The Data Sensitivity Register controls the sensitivity of all button channels.
Bits 6- 4 DELTA_SENSE[2:0] - Controls the sensitivity of a touch detection. The sensitivity settings act
to scale the relative delta count value higher or lower based on the system parameters. A setting of
000b is the most sensitive while a setting of 111b is the least sensitive (see Ta b l e 6 . 1 7 ). At the more
sensitive settings, touches are detected for a smaller delta C corresponding to a “lighter” touch. These
settings are more sensitive to noise and a noisy environment may flag more false touches than less
sensitive levels.
APPLICATION NOTE: A value of 128x is the most sensitive setting available. At the most sensitive settings, the
MSB of the Delta Count register represents 64 out of ~25,000 which corresponds to a touch
of approximately 0.25% of the base capacitance (or a ΔC of 25fF from a 10pF base
capacitance). Conversely, a value of 1x is the least sensitive setting available. At these
settings, the MSB of the Delta Count register corresponds to a delta count of 8192 counts
out of ~25,000 which corresponds to a touch of approximately 33% of the base capacitance
(or a ΔC of 3.33pF from a 10pF base capacitance).
Bits 3 - 0 - BASE_SHIFT [3:0] - Controls the scaling and data presentation of the Base Count registers.
The higher the value of these bits, the larger the range and the lower the resolution of the data
11 1 7
Table 6.16 Data Sensitivity Register
ADDR R/W REGISTER B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 DEFAULT
1Fh R/W Data Sensitivity - DELTA_SENSE[2:0] BASE_SHIFT[3:0] 2Fh
Table 6.17 DELTA_SENSE Bit Decode
DELTA_SENSE[2:0]
SENSITIVITY MULTIPLIER210
0 0 0 128x (most sensitive)
001 64x
0 1 0 32x (default)
011 16x
100 8x
101 4x
110 2x
1 1 1 1x - (least sensitive)
Table 6.15 QUEUE_B Bit Decode (continued)
QUEUE_B[2:0]
NUMBER OF CONSECUTIVE
READINGS > THRESHOLD21 0
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presented. The scale factor represents the multiplier to the bit-weighting presented in these register
descriptions. See Ta b l e 6 . 1 8 .
APPLICATION NOTE: The BASE_SHIFT[3:0] bits normally do not need to be updated. These settings will not affect
touch detection or sensitivity. These bits are sometimes helpful in analyzing the Cap Sensing
board performance and stability.
6.14 Configuration Register
The Configuration Register controls general global functionality that affects the entire device.
Bit 7 - TIMEOUT - Enables the time-out and idle functionality of the SMBus protocol.
‘0’ (default) - The SMBus time-out and idle functionality are disabled. The SMBus interface will not
time out if the clock line is held low. Likewise, it will not reset if both the data and clock lines are
held high for longer than 150us. This is used for I2C compliance.
‘1’ - The SMBus time-out and idle functionality are enabled. The SMBus interface will time out if
the clock line is held low for longer than 30ms. Likewise, it will reset if both the data and clock lines
are held high for longer than 150us.
Bit 6 - POS_VOL - Determines the behavior of the POS[6:0] status bits when a Grouped sensor is
activated - see Section 6.4.
‘0’ (default) - The POS[6:0] bits represent position information that indicates which sensor was
touched or the last sensor touched during a slide.
Table 6.18 BASE_SHIFT Bit Decode
BASE_SHIFT[3:0]
DATA SCALING
FACTOR32 1 0
00 0 0 1x
00 0 1 2x
00 1 0 4x
00 1 1 8x
01 0 0 16x
01 0 1 32x
01 1 0 64x
0 1 1 1 128x
1 0 0 0 256x
All others 256x
(default = 1111b)
Table 6.19 Configuration Register
ADDR R/W REGISTER B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 DEFAULT
20h R/W Configuration TIME
OUT
POS_
VOL
DIS_
DIG_
NOISE
DIS_
ANA_
NOISE
MAX_
DUR_
EN_B
RPT_
EN_B
MAX_
DUR_
EN_G
RPT_
EN_G 29h
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‘1’ - The POS[6:0] bits represent volumetric data. The Position / Volumetric Data register is read /
write.
Bit 5 - DIS_DIG_NOISE - Determines whether the digital noise threshold (see Section 6.29, "Button
Noise Threshold Registers") is used by the device. Setting this bit disables the feature.
‘0’ - The digital noise threshold is used. If a delta count value exceeds the noise threshold but does
not exceed the touch threshold, the sample is discarded and not used for the automatic re-
calibration routine.
‘1’ (default) - The noise threshold is disabled. Any delta count that is less than the touch threshold
is used for the automatic re-calibration routine.
Bit 4 - DIS_ANA_NOISE - Determines whether the analog noise filter is enabled. Setting this bit
disables the feature.
‘0’ (default) - If low frequency noise is detected by the analog block, the delta count on the
corresponding channel is set to 0. Note that this does not require that Noise Status bits be set.
‘1’ - A touch is not blocked even if low frequency noise is detected.
Bit 3 - MAX_DUR_EN_B - Determines whether the maximum duration recalibration is enabled for non-
grouped sensors.
‘0’ - The maximum duration recalibration functionality is disabled. A press may be held indefinitely
and no re-calibration will be performed on any button.
‘1’ (default) - The maximum duration recalibration functionality is enabled. If a press is held for
longer than the MAX_DUR_B bit settings, the re-calibration routine will be restarted (see
Section 6.16).
Bit 2 - RPT_EN_B - Determines whether repeat rate is enabled for all buttons.
‘0’ (default) - Repeat rate is not enabled. An interrupt will be generated when a touch is detected.
‘1’ - Repeat rate is enabled for all buttons.
Bit 1 - MAX_DUR_EN_G - Determines whether the maximum duration recalibration is enabled for
grouped sensors.
‘0’ (default) - The maximum duration recalibration functionality is disabled. A press may be held
indefinitely and no re-calibration will be performed on any button.
‘1’ - The maximum duration recalibration functionality is enabled. If a press is held for longer than
the MAX_DUR_G bit settings, the re-calibration routine will be restarted (see Section 6.18).
Bit 0 - RPT_EN_G - Determines the interrupt mechanism used when a Press and Hold event is
detected on a grouped sensor.
‘0’ - An interrupt will be generated when a Press and Hold event is detected.
‘1’ (default) - An interrupt will be generated when a Press and Hold event is detected and at the
programmed repeat rate so long as the sensor is pressed.
6.15 Sensor Enable Register
The Sensor Enable Register determines whether a Capacitive Touch Sensor input is included in the
sampling cycle in the fully active state. The length of the sampling cycle is not affected by the number
of sensors measured.
Table 6.20 Sensor Enable Register
ADDRR/WREGISTERB7 B6B5B4B3B2B1B0DEFAULT
21h R/W Sensor Enable GP_EN S7_EN S6_EN S5_EN S4_EN S3_EN S2_EN S1_EN FFh
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Bit 7 - GP_EN - Enables the Grouped Sensors to be included during the sampling cycle.
‘0’ - All sensors in the grouped sensors will not be sampled regardless of the state of the
VOL_UP_DOWN bit.
‘1’ (default) - Grouped sensors will be sampled. Individual channels are enabled via the Group
Sampling Enable register.
Bit 6 - S7_EN - Enables the CS7 input to be included during the sampling cycle.
‘0’ - The CS7 input is not included in the sampling cycle.
‘1’ (default) - The CS7 input is included in the sampling cycle.
Bit 5 - S6_EN - Enables the CS6 input to be included during the sampling cycle.
Bit 4 - S5_EN - Enables the CS5 input to be included during the sampling cycle.
Bit 3 - S4_EN - Enables the CS4 input to be included during the sampling cycle.
Bit 2 - S3_EN - Enables the CS3 input to be included during the sampling cycle.
Bit 1 - S2_EN - Enables the CS2 input to be included during the sampling cycle.
Bit 0 - S1_EN - Enables the CS1 input to be included during the sampling cycle.
6.16 Button Configuration Register
The Button Configuration Register controls timings associated with the Capacitive Sensor channels 1
- 7 that are not Grouped.
Bits 7 - 4 - MAX_DUR_B [3:0] - (default 1010b) - Determines the maximum time that a button is
allowed to be pressed until the Capacitive Touch sensor is recalibrated as shown in Ta b l e 6 . 2 2 .
Bits 3 - 0 - RPT_RATE_B[3:0] - (default 0100b) Determines the time duration between interrupt
assertions when auto repeat is enabled. The resolution is 35ms the range is from 35ms to 560ms as
shown in Ta b l e 6 . 2 3 .
Table 6.21 Button Configuration Register
ADDRR/W REGISTER B7 B6 B5B4B3B2B1B0DEFAULT
22h R/W Button
Configuration MAX_DUR_B[3:0] RPT_RATE_B[3:0] A4h
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Table 6.22 MAX_DUR_B and MAX_DUR_G Bit Decode
MAX_DUR_B[3:0] AND MAX_DUR_G[3:0]
TIME BEFORE
RECALIBRATION321 0
0 0 0 0 560ms
0 0 0 1 840ms
0 0 1 0 1120ms
0 0 1 1 1400ms
0 1 0 0 1680ms
0 1 0 1 2240ms
0 1 1 0 2800ms
0 1 1 1 3360ms
1 0 0 0 3920ms
1 0 0 1 4480ms
101 0 5600ms
(default for CS1 - CS7)
1 0 1 1 6720ms
1 1 0 0 7840ms
110 1 8906ms
(default for Grouped Sensors)
1 1 1 0 10080ms
1 1 1 1 11200ms
Table 6.23 RPT_RATE_B / SL / PH Bit Decode
RPT_RATE_B / RPT_RATE_SL / RPT_RATE_PH
INTERRUPT REPEAT
RATE 32 1 0
0 0 0 0 35ms
0 0 0 1 70ms
0 0 1 0 105ms
0 0 1 1 140ms
01 0 0 175ms
(default)
0 1 0 1 210ms
0 1 1 0 245ms
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6.17 Group Configuration Register 1
The Group Configuration 1 Register controls timings associated with the Capacitive Sensor channels
8 - 14 that are included in the group.
Bits 7-4 - RPT_RATE_PH[3:0] - (default 0100b) Determines the time duration between interrupt
assertions when auto repeat is enabled. This setting applies when a press and hold condition is
detected on the on the Grouped Sensors (see Section 5.5). The resolution is 35ms the range is from
35ms to 560ms as shown in Table 6.23.
Bits 3- 0 - M_PRESS[3:0] - (default 0111b) - Determines the minimum amount of time that a sensor
in the Group must detect a button press to differentiate between a tap and a press and hold. If the
sensor detects a touch for longer than the M_PRESS[3:0] settings, a Press and Hold event is detected.
This has no effect on whether a slide is detected within the group. If a slide is detected before or after
the press has been confirmed, it is treated as a separate event. If a sensor detects a touch for less
than or equal to the M_PRESS[3:0] settings, a Tap event is detected.
The resolution is 35ms the range is from 35ms to 560ms as shown in Table 6.25.
0 1 1 1 280ms
1 0 0 0 315ms
1 0 0 1 350ms
1 0 1 0 385ms
1 0 1 1 420ms
1 1 0 0 455ms
1 1 0 1 490ms
1 1 1 0 525ms
1 1 1 1 560ms
Table 6.24 Group Configuration Register 1
ADDR R/W REGISTER B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 DEFAULT
23h R/W Group
Configuration 1 RPT_RATE_PH[3:0] M_PRESS[3:0] 47h
Table 6.25 M_PRESS Bit Decode
M_PRESS[3:0]
M_PRESS TIME32 1 0
0 0 0 0 35ms
0 0 0 1 70ms
Table 6.23 RPT_RATE_B / SL / PH Bit Decode (continued)
RPT_RATE_B / RPT_RATE_SL / RPT_RATE_PH
INTERRUPT REPEAT
RATE 32 1 0
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6.18 Group Configuration Register 2
The Group Configuration 2 Register controls timings associated with the Capacitive Sensor channels
8 - 14 that are included in the group.
Bits 7 - 4 - MAX_DUR_G [3:0] - (default 1101b) - Determines the maximum time that a button is
allowed to be pressed until the Capacitive Touch sensor is recalibrated as shown in Ta b l e 6 . 2 2 .
Bits 3 - 0 - RPT_RATE_SL[3:0] - (default 0100b) Determines the time duration between interrupt
assertions when auto repeat is enabled. This setting applies when a slide is detected on the Grouped
Sensors and acts as the base repeat rate that is adjusted based on the slide speed (see Section 5.5.5).
The resolution is 35ms the range is from 35ms to 560ms as shown in Table 6.23.
0 0 1 0 105ms
0 0 1 1 140ms
0 1 0 0 175ms
0 1 0 1 210ms
0 1 1 0 245ms
01 1 1 280ms
(default)
1 0 0 0 315ms
1 0 0 1 350ms
1 0 1 0 385ms
1 0 1 1 420ms
1 1 0 0 455ms
1 1 0 1 490ms
1 1 1 0 525ms
1 1 1 1 560ms
Table 6.26 Group Configuration Register 2
ADDR R/W REGISTER B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 DEFAULT
24h R/W Group
Configuration 2 MAX_DUR_G[3:0] RPT_RATE_SL[3:0] D4h
Table 6.25 M_PRESS Bit Decode (continued)
M_PRESS[3:0]
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6.19 Calibration Enable Register
The Calibration Enable Register controls whether the indicated Capacitive Touch Sensor input is
automatically re-calibrated. If a sensor is not enabled, the corresponding calibration enable bit is
ignored.
Bit 7- G_CEN - Enables all sensors in the group to be re-calibrated simultaneously.
‘0’ - None of the grouped channels are automatically re-calibrated. They can be re-calibrated
manually by setting the G_CAL bit.
‘1’ (default) - All of the grouped channels are automatically re-calibrated as the CAP1214 samples.
Bit 6 - S7_CEN - Enables the CS7 input to be re-calibrated automatically.
‘0’ - The CS7 input is not automatically re-calibrated.
‘1’ (default) - The CS7 input is automatically re-calibrated as the CAP1214 samples.
Bit 5 - S6_CEN - Enables the CS6 input to be re-calibrated automatically.
Bit 4 - S5_CEN - Enables the CS5 input to be re-calibrated automatically.
Bit 3 - S4_CEN - Enables the CS4 input to be re-calibrated automatically.
Bit 2 - S3_CEN - Enables the CS3 input to be re-calibrated automatically.
Bit 1 - S2_CEN - Enables the CS2 input to be re-calibrated automatically.
Bit 0 - S1_CEN - Enables the CS1 input to be re-calibrated automatically.
6.20 Calibration Activate Registers
The Calibration Activate Registers force the respective sensors to be re-calibrated. When a bit is set,
the corresponding Capacitive Touch Sensor will be re-calibrated and the bit will be automatically
cleared once the re-calibration routine has finished. This calibration routine will update the internal
analog controls and gain settings followed by a digital calibration to capture the base count for touch
detection. During the re-calibration routine, the sensors will not detect a press for up to 600ms and the
Sensor Base Count register values will be invalid. During this time, any press on the corresponding
sensors will invalidate the re-calibration.
Table 6.27 Calibration Enable Register
ADDR R/W REGISTER B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 DEFAULT
25h R/W Calibration
Enable
G_
CEN
S7_
CEN
S6_
CEN
S5_
CEN
S4_
CEN
S3_
CEN
S2_
CEN
S1_
CEN FFh
Table 6.28 Calibration Activate Registers
ADDR R/W REGISTER B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 DEFAULT
26h R/W Calibration
Activate
G_
CAL
S7_
CAL
S6_
CAL
S5_
CAL
S4_
CAL
S3_
CAL
S2_
CAL
S1_
CAL 00h
46h R/W
Grouped
Sensor
Calibration
Activate
S14_
CAL
S13_
CAL
S12_
CAL
S11_
CAL
S10_
CAL
S9_
CAL
S8_
CAL 00h
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6.20.1 Calibration Activate - 26h
Bit 7 - G_CAL - When set, all sensors in the group are re-calibrated. This bit is automatically cleared
once all of the sensors in the group have been re-calibrated successfully.
Bit 6 - S7_CAL - When set, the CS7 input is re-calibrated. This bit is automatically cleared once the
sensor has been re-calibrated successfully.
Bit 5 - S6_CAL - When set, the CS6 input is re-calibrated. This bit is automatically cleared once the
sensor has been re-calibrated successfully.
Bit 4 - S5_CAL - When set, the CS5 input is re-calibrated. This bit is automatically cleared once the
sensor has been re-calibrated successfully.
Bit 3 - S4_CAL - When set, the CS4 input is re-calibrated. This bit is automatically cleared once the
sensor has been re-calibrated successfully.
Bit 2 - S3_CAL - When set, the CS3 input is re-calibrated. This bit is automatically cleared once the
sensor has been re-calibrated successfully.
Bit 1 - S2_CAL - When set, the CS2 input is re-calibrated. This bit is automatically cleared once the
sensor has been re-calibrated successfully.
Bit 0 - S1_CAL - When set, the CS1 input is re-calibrated. This bit is automatically cleared once the
sensor has been re-calibrated successfully.
6.20.2 Grouped Sensor Calibration Activate - 46h
Bit 6 - S14_CAL - When set, the CS14 input is re-calibrated. This bit is automatically cleared once the
sensor has been re-calibrated successfully.
Bit 5 - S13_CAL - When set, the CS13 input is re-calibrated. This bit is automatically cleared once the
sensor has been re-calibrated successfully.
Bit 4 - S12_CAL - When set, the CS12 input is re-calibrated. This bit is automatically cleared once the
sensor has been re-calibrated successfully.
Bit 3 - S11_CAL - When set, the CS11 input is re-calibrated. This bit is automatically cleared once the
sensor has been re-calibrated successfully.
Bit 2 - S10_CAL - When set, the CS10 input is re-calibrated. This bit is automatically cleared once the
sensor has been re-calibrated successfully.
Bit 1 - S9_CAL - When set, the CS9 input is re-calibrated. This bit is automatically cleared once the
sensor has been re-calibrated successfully.
Bit 0 - S8_CAL - When set, the CS8 input is re-calibrated. This bit is automatically cleared once the
sensor has been re-calibrated successfully.
6.21 Interrupt Enable Registers
Table 6.29 Interrupt Enable Registers
ADDR R/W REGISTER B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 DEFAULT
27h R/W Interrupt
Enable 1
G_
INT_
EN
S7_
INT_
EN
S6_
INT_
EN
S5_
INT_
EN
S4_
INT_
EN
S3_
INT_
EN
S2_
INT_
EN
S1_
INT_
EN
FFh
28h R/W Interrupt
Enable 2
GPIO8_
INT_EN
GPIO7_
INT_EN
GPIO6_
INT_EN
GPIO5_
INT_EN
GPIO4_
INT_EN
GPIO3_
INT_EN
GPIO2_
INT_EN
GPIO1_
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The Interrupt Enable Registers determine whether a button press or GPIO input changing state causes
the interrupt pin to be asserted.
6.21.1 Interrupt Enable 1
Bit 7 - G_INT_EN - Enables the interrupt pin to be asserted if a slide, tap, or press and hold action is
detected on the grouped sensors.
‘0’ - The interrupt pin will not be asserted if a slide, tap, or press and hold action is detected on
the grouped sensors (associated with the UP, DOWN, TAP, and PH status bits).
‘1’ (default) - The interrupt pin will asserted if a slide, tap, or press and hold event is detected on
the grouped sensors (associated with the UP, DOWN, TAP, and PH status bits).
Bit 6 - S7_INT_EN - Enables the interrupt pin to be asserted if a touch is detected on CS7 (associated
with the CS7 status bit).
‘0’ - The interrupt pin will not be asserted if a touch is detected on CS7 (associated with the CS7
status bit).
‘1’ (default) - The interrupt pin will be asserted is detected on CS7 (associated with the CS7 status
bit).
Bit 5 - S6_INT_EN - Enables the interrupt pin to be asserted if a touch is detected on CS6 (associated
with the CS6 status bit).
Bit 4 - S5_INT_EN - Enables the interrupt pin to be asserted if a touch is detected on CS5 (associated
with the CS5 status bit).
Bit 3 - S4_INT_EN - Enables the interrupt pin to be asserted if a touch is detected on CS4 (associated
with the CS4 status bit).
Bit 2 - S3_INT_EN - Enables the interrupt pin to be asserted if a touch is detected on CS3 (associated
with the CS3 status bit).
Bit 1 - S2_INT_EN - Enables the interrupt pin to be asserted if a touch is detected on CS2 (associated
with the CS2 status bit).
Bit 0 - S1_INT_EN - Enables the interrupt pin to be asserted if a touch is detected on CS1 (associated
with the CS1 status bit).
6.21.2 Interrupt Enable 2
These bits enable the interrupt pin to be asserted when the GPIOx status bit has been set.
Bit 7 - GPIO8_INT_EN - Enables the interrupt pin to be asserted if the GPIO8 status bit has been set.
‘0’ (default) - The interrupt pin will not be asserted if the GPIO8 status bit has been set.
‘1’ - The interrupt pin will be asserted if the GPIO8 status bit has been set.
Bit 6 - GPIO7_INT_EN - Enables the interrupt pin to be asserted if the GPIO7 status bit has been set.
Bit 5 - GPIO6_INT_EN - Enables the interrupt pin to be asserted if the GPIO6 status bit has been set.
Bit 4 - GPIO5_INT_EN - Enables the interrupt pin to be asserted if the GPIO5 status bit has been set.
Bit 3 - GPIO4_INT_EN - Enables the interrupt pin to be asserted if the GPIO4 status bit has been set.
Bit 2 - GPIO3_INT_EN - Enables the interrupt pin to be asserted if the GPIO3 status bit has been set.
Bit 1 - GPIO2_INT_EN - Enables the interrupt pin to be asserted if the GPIO2 status bit has been set.
Bit 0 - GPIO1_INT_EN - Enables the interrupt pin to be asserted if the GPIO1 status bit has been set.
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6.22 Sleep Channel Control Register
The Sleep Channel Control Register determines which sensors are sampled when the device is placed
into the Sleep state.
APPLICATION NOTE: If this register is updated while the device is in the Sleep state, the conversion cycle may be
extended or for the first measurement of the new Capacitive Touch Sensors. It will correct
itself on subsequent measurement cycles.
APPLICATION NOTE: If this register is updated while the device is in the Sleep state, it is recommended to force
a recalibration routine on newly activated channels.
Bit 7 - GR_SLEEP - Enables the Grouped sensors to be sampled when the device is placed into the
Sleep state.
‘0’ (default) - Grouped Sensors are not sampled when the device is in the Sleep state.
‘1’ - The Grouped Sensors are sampled when the device is in Sleep mode. If a tap, slide, or touch
and hold is detected, the appropriate status bit is set and an interrupt generated. Individual sensors
will be enabled via the Group Sensor Enable register.
Bit 6 - S7_SLEEP - Enables the CS7 sensor to be sampled when the device is placed into sleep mode.
‘0’ (default) - The CS7 input is not sampled when the device is in the Sleep state
‘1’ - The CS7 input is sampled when the device is in Sleep mode. If a touch is detected, the status
bit is set and an interrupt generated.
Bit 5 - S6_SLEEP - Enables the CS6 sensor to be sampled when the device is placed into the Sleep
state.
Bit 4 - S5_SLEEP - Enables the CS5 sensor to be sampled when the device is placed into the Sleep
state.
Bit 3 - S4_SLEEP - Enables the CS4 sensor to be sampled when the device is placed into the Sleep
state.
Bit 2 - S3_SLEEP - Enables the CS3 sensor to be sampled when the device is placed into the Sleep
state.
Bit 1 - S2_SLEEP - Enables the CS2 sensor to be sampled when the device is placed into the Sleep
state.
Bit 0 - S1_SLEEP - Enables the CS1 sensor to be sampled when the device is placed into the Sleep
state.
Table 6.30 Sleep Channel Control Register
ADDR R/W REGISTER B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 DEFAULT
29h R/W Sleep Channel
Control
GR_
SLEEP
S7_
SLEEP
S6_
SLEEP
S5_
SLEEP
S4_
SLEEP
S3_
SLEEP
S2_
SLEEP
S1_
SLEEP 00h
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6.23 Multiple Touch Configuration Register
The Multiple Touch Configuration Register controls the settings for the multiple touch detection circuitry.
These settings determine the number of sensors associated with this detection and the CAP1214
device behavior.
Bit 7 - MULT_BLK_EN - Enables the multiple button blocking circuitry.
‘0’ - The multiple touch circuitry is disabled. The device will not block multiple touches.
‘1’ (default) - The multiple touch circuitry is enabled. The device will accept the number of touches
equal to programmed multiple touch threshold and block all others. It will remember which sensor
is valid and block all others until that sensor has been released.
Bits 3 - 2 - B_MULT_T[1:0] - Determines the number of simultaneous touches on all buttons (excluding
the Grouped buttons) before a Multiple Touch Event is flagged. If the number of multiple buttons
touches is greater than the threshold value, a Multiple Touch Event is flagged. The bit decode is given
by Ta b l e 6 . 3 2 .
Bits 1 - 0 - G_MULT_T[1:0] - Determines the number of simultaneous touches on all Grouped buttons
before a Multiple Touch Event is flagged. If the number of multiple buttons touches is greater than the
threshold value, a Multiple Touch Event is flagged. The bit decode is given by Table 6.33.
Table 6.31 Multiple Touch Configuration Register
ADDR R/W REGISTER B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 DEFAULT
2Ah R/W Multiple
Touch Config
MULT_
BLK_EN - - - B_MULT_T[1:0] G_MULT_T[1:0] 82h
Table 6.32 B_MULT_T Bit Decode
B_MULT_T[1:0]
NUMBER OF SIMULTANEOUS
TOUCHES10
0 0 1 (default)
01 2
10 3
11 4
Table 6.33 G_MULT_T Bit Decode
G_MULT_T[1:0]
NUMBER OF SIMULTANEOUS
TOUCHES10
00 2
01 3
1 0 4 (default)
11 1
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6.24 Lid Closure Configuration Register
The Lid Closure Configuration Register controls the settings for the lid closure detection circuitry.
Bit 7 - LID_CLOSE - Enables the lid closure circuitry.
‘0’ (default) - The lid closure circuitry is disabled.
‘1’ The lid closure circuitry is enabled. The device will use the Lid Closure Status registers in
combination with the Lid Closure Pattern register settings to determine when a Lid Closure Event
is flagged. In addition, the Noise Status bits are associated with lid closure.
Bit 1 - COMP_PTRN - Determines how the Lid Closure Status registers are compared against the Lid
Closure Pattern registers. See Section 6.26 for details on how the Lid Closure Pattern registers are
used.
‘0’ (default) - The Lid Closure Status registers are not compared directly against the Lid Closure
Pattern registers. Instead, the number of bits in the Lid Closure Status registers is compared to the
number of bits in the Lid Closure Pattern registers to determine whether a Lid Closure Event is
flagged.
‘1’ - The Lid Closure Status registers are compared directly against the Lid Closure Pattern
registers. If the bits set in the Lid Closure Pattern are also set in the Lid Status registers, a Lid
Closure Event is flagged.
Bit 0 - LID_ALRT - Enables an interrupt if a Lid Closure Event occurs.
‘0’ (default) - If a Lid Closure Event occurs, the ALERT pin is not asserted.
‘1’ - If a Lid Closure Event occurs, the ALERT pin will be asserted.
6.25 Lid Closure Queue Control Register
The Lid Closure Queue Control Register determines the number of consecutive samples for which a
single sensor output is above the Lid Closure Threshold before it is flagged.
A value of 0000b is decoded as 1.
Bits 2 - 0 - QUEUE_L[2:0] - The number of consecutive samples from an individual sensor necessary
to set the Lid Closure status bit associated with the sensor. The queue applies individually to all
sensors (including both buttons and grouped sensors) and applies to setting and clearing the
respective status bit. The queue can range from 1 sample to 8 consecutive samples with a default of
2 consecutive samples.
Table 6.34 Lid Closure Configuration Register
ADDR R/W REGISTER B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 DEFAULT
2Bh R/W Lid Closure
Config
LID_
CLOSE -----
COMP_
PTRN
LID_
ALRT 00h
Table 6.35 Lid Closure Queue Control Register
ADDR R/W REGISTER B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 DEFAULT
2Ch R/W Lid Closure
Queue Control - - - - - QUEUE_L[2:0] 02h
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6.26 Lid Closure Pattern Registers
The Lid Closure Pattern Registers act as a pattern to identify an expected sensor profile that is
consistent with lid closure. They are only used when lid closure is enabled (see Section 6.24, "Lid
Closure Configuration Register"). There are two methods for how the Lid Closure Status Registers are
used with the Lid Closure Pattern registers: as specific sensors that must exceed the lid closure
threshold or as the number of sensors that must exceed the lid closure threshold. Which method is
used is based on bit 1 in the Lid Closure Configuration Register. The methods are described below. A
Lid Closure Event is flagged in the Group Status register (see Section 6.10, "Group Status Register").
1. Specific Sensors: If the bits set in the Lid Closure Pattern are also set in the Lid Status registers,
a Lid Closure Event is flagged.
2. Number of Sensors: The number of bits in the Lid Closure Status registers is compared to the
number of bits in the Lid Closure Pattern registers to determine whether a Lid Closure Event is
flagged. If any one of the conditions below is met, the Lid Closure Event is flagged.
If the number of bits in Lid Closure Status 1 register equals or exceeds the number of bits in
the Lid Closure Pattern 1 register, a Lid Closure Event is flagged. In other words, if the number
of simultaneous sensors 1-7 exceeding the lid closure threshold meets or exceeds the number
of bits in the Lid Closure Pattern 1 register, a Lid Closure Event is flagged.
If the number of bits in Lid Closure Status 2 register equals or exceeds the number of bits in
the Lid Closure Pattern 2 register, a Lid Closure Event is flagged. In other words, if the number
of simultaneous grouped sensors 8-14 exceeding the lid closure threshold meets or exceeds
the number of bits in the Lid Closure Pattern 2 register, a Lid Closure Event is flagged.
If the total number of bits in both the Lid Closure Status 1 and 2 registers equals or exceeds
the total number of bits in both the Lid Closure Pattern 1 and 2 registers, a Lid Closure Event
is flagged. In other words, if the total number of sensors above the lid closure threshold is
greater than or equal to the number of sensors required for both Lid Closure Patterns, a Lid
Closure Event is flagged.
A value of 00h in both registers will effectively disable the Lid Closure circuitry and clear the
LID status bit.
6.27 Recalibration Configuration Register
The Recalibration Configuration Register controls the automatic re-calibration routine settings as well
as advanced controls to program the Sensor Threshold register settings and interrupt behavior.
Table 6.36 Lid Closure Pattern Registers
ADDR R/W REGISTER B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 DEFAULT
2Dh R/W Lid Closure
Pattern 1 - S7_LM S6_LM S5_LM S4_LM S3_LM S2_LM S1_LM 7Fh
2Eh R/W Lid Closure
Pattern 2
S14_
LM
S13_
LM
S12_
LM
S11_
LM
S10_
LM S9_LM S8_LM 7Fh
Table 6.37 Recalibration Configuration Register
ADDR R/W REGISTER B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 DEFAULT
2Fh R/W Recalibration
Configuration
BUT_
LD_TH
GP_
LD_TH -NEG_DELTA_
CNT[1:0] CAL_CFG[2:0] 93h
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Bit 7 - BUT_LD_TH - Enables setting all button Sensor Threshold registers by writing to the Sensor 1
Threshold register.
‘0’ - Each Sensor X Threshold register is updated individually.
‘1’ (default) - Writing the Sensor 1 Threshold register will automatically overwrite the Sensor
Threshold registers for all buttons (Sensor Threshold 1 through Sensor Threshold 7). The individual
Sensor X Threshold registers (Sensor 2 Threshold through Sensor 7 Threshold) can be individually
updated at any time.
Bit 6 - GP_LD_TH - Enables setting the Group Threshold register by writing to the Sensor 1 Threshold
register.
‘0’ (default) - The Group Threshold register is updated independently of the Sensor 1 Threshold
register.
‘1’ - Writing the Sensor 1 Threshold register automatically overwrites the Group Threshold register
settings.
Bits 4 - 3 - NEG_DELTA_CNT[1:0] - Determines the number of negative delta counts necessary to
trigger a digital re-calibration as shown in Table 6.38.
Bits 2 - 0 - CAL_CFG[2:0] - Determines the update time and number of samples of the automatic re-
calibration routine. The settings apply to all sensors universally (though individual sensors and the
group can be configured to support re-calibration - see Section 6.19).
Table 6.38 NEG_DELTA_CNT Bit Decode
NEG_DELTA_CNT[1:0]
NUMBER OF CONSECUTIVE NEGATIVE DELTA
COUNT VALUES10
00 8
01 16
1 0 32 (default)
1 1 None (disabled)
Table 6.39 CAL_CFG Bit Decode
CAL_CFG[2:0] RECALIBRATION
SAMPLES (SEE
Note 6.1)
UPDATE TIME (SEE
Note 6.2)210
0 0 0 16 16
001 32 32
010 64 64
0 1 1 256 256 (default)
1 0 0 256 1024
1 0 1 256 2048
1 1 0 256 4096
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Note 6.1 Recalibration Samples refers to the number of samples that are measured and averaged
before the Base Count is updated.
Note 6.2 Update Time refers to the amount of time (in polling cycle periods) that elapses before the
Base Count is updated.
6.28 Sensor Threshold Registers
The Sensor Threshold Registers store the delta threshold that is used to determine if a touch has been
detected. When a touch occurs, the input signal of the corresponding sensor changes due to the
capacitance associated with a touch. If the sensor input change exceeds the threshold settings, a
touch is detected.
When the BUT_LD_TH bit is set (see Section 6.27 - bit 7), writing data to the Sensor 1 Threshold
register will update all of the button threshold registers (31h - 36h inclusive).
When the GP_LD_TH bit is set (see Section 6.27 - bit 6), writing data to the Sensor 1 Threshold
register (30h) will update the Group Threshold register (37h).
Individual button registers and the Group Threshold register may be updated independently of the
Sensor 1 Threshold settings.
Table 6.40 Sensor Threshold Registers
ADDR R/W REGISTER B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 DEFAULT
30h R/W Sensor 1
Threshold -6432168421 40h
31h R/W Sensor 2
Threshold -6432168421 40h
32h R/W Sensor 3
Threshold -6432168421 40h
33h R/W Sensor 4
Threshold -6432168421 40h
34h R/W Sensor 5
Threshold -6432168421 40h
35h R/W Sensor 6
Threshold -6432168421 40h
36h R/W Sensor 7
Threshold -6432168421 40h
37h R/W Group
Threshold -6432168421 40h
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6.29 Button Noise Threshold Registers
The Button Noise Threshold Registers control the value of a secondary internal threshold to detect
noise and improve the automatic recalibration routine. If a Capacitive Touch Sensor output exceeds
the Button Noise Threshold but does not exceed the sensor threshold, it is determined to be caused
by a noise spike. That sample is not used by the automatic re-calibration routine.
This feature can be disabled by setting the DIS_DIG_NOISE bit (see Section 6.14, "Configuration
Register").
The Button Noise Threshold is proportional to the programmed threshold as shown in Table 6.42.
6.29.1 Button Noise Threshold 1 Register
The Button Noise Threshold 1 Register controls the noise threshold for Capacitive Touch Sensors 1-4.
Bits 7-6 - CH4_BN_TH[1:0] - Controls the noise threshold for Capacitive Touch Sensor 4.
Bits 5-4 - CH3_BN_TH[1:0] - Controls the noise threshold for Capacitive Touch Sensor 3.
Bits 3-2 - CH2_BN_TH[1:0] - Controls the noise threshold for Capacitive Touch Sensor 2.
Bits 1-0 - CH1_BN_TH[1:0] - Controls the noise threshold for Capacitive Touch Sensor 1.
6.29.2 Button Noise Threshold 2 Register
The Button Noise Threshold 2 Register controls the noise threshold for Capacitive Touch Sensors 5 -
7 and the Grouped sensors.
Bits 7-6 - GR_BN_TH[1:0] - Controls the noise threshold for all grouped Capacitive Touch Sensors.
Bits 5-4 - CH7_BN_TH[1:0] - Controls the noise threshold for Capacitive Touch Sensor 7.
Bits 3-2 - CH6_BN_TH[1:0] - Controls the noise threshold for Capacitive Touch Sensor 6.
Bits 1-0 - CH5_BN_TH[1:0] - Controls the noise threshold for Capacitive Touch Sensor 5.
Table 6.41 Button Noise Threshold Registers
ADDR R/W REGISTER B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 DEFAULT
38h R/W Button Noise
Threshold 1
CS4_BN_TH
[1:0]
CS3_BN_TH
[1:0]
CS2_BN_TH
[1:0]
CS1_BN_TH
[1:0] AAh
39h R/W Button Noise
Threshold 2
GR_BN_TH
[1:0]
CS7_BN_TH
[1:0]
CS6_BN_TH
[1:0]
CS5_BN_TH
[1:0] AAh
Table 6.42 CSx_BN_TH Bit Decode
CSX_BN_TH[1:0]
THRESHOLD DIVIDE SETTING10
0 0 6.25%
0112.5%
1 0 25% (default)
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6.30 Lid Closure Threshold Registers
The Lid Closure Threshold Registers control the value of a secondary internal threshold to detect noise
potentially generated by lid closure. If a Capacitive Touch Sensor output exceeds the Lid Closure
Threshold, the appropriate status bit is set in the Lid Closure Status register (see Section 6.8).
The Lid Closure Threshold is proportional to the programmed Sensor Threshold as shown in
Table 6.44.
6.30.1 Lid Closure Threshold 1 Register
The Lid Closure Threshold 1 Register controls the lid closure threshold for Capacitive Touch Sensors
1-4.
Bits 7-6 - CS4_LD_TH[1:0] - Controls the lid closure threshold for Capacitive Touch Sensor 4.
Bits 5-4 - CS3_LD_TH[1:0] - Controls the lid closure threshold for Capacitive Touch Sensor 3.
Bits 3-2 - CS2_LD_TH[1:0] - Controls the noise threshold for Capacitive Touch Sensor 2.
Bits 1-0 - CS1_LD_TH[1:0] - Controls the noise threshold for Capacitive Touch Sensor 1.
6.30.2 Lid Closure Threshold 2 Register
The Lid Closure Threshold 2 Register controls the lid closure threshold for Capacitive Touch Sensors
5 - 8.
Bits 7-6 - CS8_LD_TH[1:0] - Controls the lid closure threshold for Capacitive Touch Sensor 8 (one of
the grouped sensors).
Table 6.43 Lid Closure Threshold Registers
ADDR R/W REGISTER B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 DEFAULT
3Ah R/W Lid Closure
Threshold 1
CS4_LD_TH
[1:0]
CS3_LD_TH
[1:0]
CS2_LD_TH
[1:0]
CS1_LD_TH
[1:0] AAh
3Bh R/W Lid Closure
Threshold 2
CS8_LD_TH
[1:0]
CS7_LD_TH
[1:0]
CS6_LD_TH
[1:0]
CS5_LD_TH
[1:0] AAh
3Ch R/W Lid Closure
Threshold 3
CS12_LD_TH
[1:0]
CS11_LD_TH
[1:0]
CS10_LD_TH
[1:0]
CS9_LD_TH
[1:0] AAh
3Dh R/W Lid Closure
Threshold 4 ----
CS14_LD_TH
[1:0]
CS13_LD_TH
[1:0] 0Ah
Table 6.44 CSx_LD_TH Bit Decode
CSX_LD_TH[1:0]
THRESHOLD DIVIDE SETTING10
0 0 6.25%
0112.5%
1 0 25% (default)
1150%
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Bits 5-4 - CS7_LD_TH[1:0] - Controls the lid closure threshold for Capacitive Touch Sensor 7.
Bits 3-2 - CS6_LD_TH[1:0] - Controls the lid closure threshold for Capacitive Touch Sensor 6.
Bits 1-0 - CS5_LD_TH[1:0] - Controls the lid closure threshold for Capacitive Touch Sensor 5.
6.30.3 Lid Closure Threshold 3 Register
The Lid Closure Threshold 3 Register controls the lid closure threshold for Capacitive Touch Sensors
9 - 12.
Bits 7-6 - CS12_LD_TH[1:0] - Controls the lid closure threshold for Capacitive Touch Sensor 12 (one
of the grouped sensors).
Bits 5-4 - CS11_LD_TH[1:0] - Controls the lid closure threshold for Capacitive Touch Sensor 11 (one
of the grouped sensors).
Bits 3-2 - CS10_LD_TH[1:0] - Controls the lid closure threshold for Capacitive Touch Sensor 10 (one
of the grouped sensors).
Bits 1-0 - CS9_LD_TH[1:0] - Controls the lid closure threshold for Capacitive Touch Sensor 9 (one of
the grouped sensors).
6.30.4 Lid Closure Threshold 4 Register
The Lid Closure Threshold 4 Register controls the lid closure threshold for Capacitive Touch Sensors
13 - 14.
Bits 3-2 - CS14_LD_TH[1:0] - Controls the lid closure threshold for Capacitive Touch Sensor 14 (one
of the grouped sensors).
Bits 1-0 - CS13_LD_TH[1:0] - Controls the lid closure threshold for Capacitive Touch Sensor 13 (one
of the grouped sensors).
6.31 Slider Velocity Configuration Register
The Slider Velocity Configuration Register controls the speed sensitive behaviors of the slider, allowing
the number of interrupts to be increased as the slide speed increases.
Bit 7 - ACC_INT_EN - Enables the device to generate extra interrupts after an accelerated slide has
been detected.
‘0’ - The device will not generate extra interrupts during or after the slide has been detected.
‘1’ (default) - The device will generate extra interrupts after an accelerated slide is detected. The
number of extra interrupts generated will be proportional to the speed of the accelerated slide but
will not exceed the maximum number of extra interrupts as determined by the MAX_INT bits.
Bits 6-4 - MAX_INT[2:0] - (default 100b) Determine the maximum number of extra interrupts that will
be generated after a single slide (regardless of length). The variable “T” is the actual slide time and
the parameter SLIDE_TIME is set by bits [3:2] of this register.
Table 6.45 Slider Velocity Configuration Register
ADDR R/W REGISTER B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 DEFAULT
3Eh R/W Slider Velocity
Configuration
ACC_
INT_EN MAX_INT[2:0] SLIDE_TIME
[1:0]
RPT_SCALE
[1:0] C5h
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Bits 3-2 - SLIDE_TIME[1:0] - (default 01b) - Determines how fast a slide must be to generate extra
interrupts. This is the maximum slide time that will result in extra interrupts being generated. If the slide
time is greater than SLIDE_TIME, no extra interrupts will be generated.
Bits 1 - 0 - RPT_SCALE[1:0] - (default 01b) - Determines how much to increase the Repeat Rate
based on slide speed. The slide speed is determined by counting how many sensors are touched in
approximately 100msec. The Repeat Rate is then increased various amounts based on the
RPT_SCALE parameter.
When read in Ta b l e 6 . 4 8 , the repeat rate given is the number of measurement cycles between
interrupts generated.
Table 6.46 MAX_INT Bit Decode
MAX_INT[2:0]
MAX #
INTERRUPTS
# INTERRUPTS
FOR T < 1/2
SLIDE_TIME
# INTERRUPTS
FOR 1/2 < T <
3/4 SLIDE_TIME
# INTERRUPTS
FOR 3/4 < T <
FULL
SLIDE_TIME21 0
00 0 0 0 0 0
00 1 1 1 0 0
01 0 2 2 1 0
01 1 3 3 1 0
10 0 4 4 2 1
10 1 5 5 2 1
11 0 6 6 3 1
11 1 7 7 3 1
Table 6.47 SLIDE_TIME Bit Decode
SLIDE_TIME[1:0]
APPROXIMATE SLIDE TIME (MSEC)10
0 0 350
0 1 560 (default)
1 0 770
1 1 980
Table 6.48 RPT_SCALE Bit Decode
NUMBER OF SENSORS IN
100MSEC
REPEAT RATE (MSEC)
RPT_SCALE[1:0]
00 01 10 11
>=5 35 35 35 35
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Note 6.3 If the repeat rate for the slider is set at 105msec or lower, the 11b case will use the fixed
values of 140, 105 and 70msec, respectively.
6.32 Digital Recalibration Control Register
The Digital Recalibration Control Register forces channels to perform a digital calibration as if there
were no base count. When a bit is set, the corresponding Capacitive Touch Sensor will be re-calibrated
and the bit will be automatically cleared once the re-calibration routine has finished. This calibration
routine will update the base count for touch detection.
Bit 7 - GP_D_CAL - Forces the grouped sensors to perform a digital recalibration as if there were no
base count.
Bit 6 - CS7_D_CAL - Forces CS7 to perform a digital recalibration as if there were no base count.
Bit 5 - CS6_D_CAL - Forces CS6 to perform a digital recalibration as if there were no base count.
Bit 4 - CS5_D_CAL - Forces CS5 to perform a digital recalibration as if there were no base count.
Bit 3 - CS4_D_CAL - Forces CS4 to perform a digital recalibration as if there were no base count.
Bit 2 - CS3_D_CAL - Forces CS3 to perform a digital recalibration as if there were no base count.
Bit 1 - CS2_D_CAL - Forces CS2 to perform a digital recalibration as if there were no base count.
Bit 1 - CS1_D_CAL - Forces CS1 to perform a digital recalibration as if there were no base count.
6.33 Configuration 2 Register
3353570105
2 35 70 105 140
1 RPT_RATE_SL
Table 6.49 Digital Recalibration Control Register
ADDR R/W REGISTER B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 DEFAULT
3Fh R/W
Digital
Recalibration
Control
GP_
D_CAL
CS7_
D_CAL
CS6_
D_CAL
CS5_
D_CAL
CS4_
D_CAL
CS3_
D_CAL
CS2_
D_CAL
CS1_
D_CAL 00h
Table 6.50 Configuration 2 Register
ADDR R/W REGISTER B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 DEFAULT
40h R/W Configuration
2
INV_LINK_
TRAN -LED11_
CFG
BLK_
POL_
MIR
SHOW_
RF_
NOISE
DIS_
RF_
NOISE
VOL_
UP_
DOWN
INT_
REL_n 00h
Table 6.48 RPT_SCALE Bit Decode (continued)
NUMBER OF SENSORS IN
100MSEC
REPEAT RATE (MSEC)
RPT_SCALE[1:0]
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Bit 7 - INV_LINK_TRAN - Determines the behavior of the Linked LED Transition controls (see Section
6.48, "Linked LED Transition Control Registers").
‘0’ (default) - The Linked LED Transition controls set the min duty cycle equal to the max duty cycle.
‘1’ - The Linked LED Transition controls will invert the touch signal. For example, a touch signal
will be inverted to a non-touched signal.
Bit 5 - LED11_CFG - Determines whether LED11 base frequency is configurable.
‘0’ (default) - The PWM base frequency for the LED11 driver is set at ~2000Hz.
‘1’ - The PWM base frequency for the LED11 driver will be configured per settings in the LED11
Configuration Register (8Ah) (see Section 6.56, "LED11 Configuration Register").
Bit 4 - BLK_POL_MIR - Determines whether the LED Mirror Control register bits are linked to the LED
Polarity bits.
‘0’ (default) - When the LED Polarity controls are set, the corresponding LED Mirror control is
automatically set. Likewise, when the LED Polarity controls are cleared, the corresponding LED
Mirror control is cleared.
‘1’ - When the LED Polarity controls are changed, the corresponding LED Mirror control is not
automatically changed.
Bit 3 - SHOW_RF_NOISE - Determines whether the Noise Status bits will show RF Noise as the only
input source.
‘0’ (default) - The Noise Status registers will show both RF noise and low frequency noise if either
is detected on a Capacitive Touch Sensor channel.
‘1’ - The Noise Status registers will only show RF noise if it is detected on a Capacitive Touch
Sensor channel. Generic noise will still be detected and touches will be blocked normally; however,
the status bits will not be updated.
Bit 2 - DIS_RF_NOISE - Determines whether the RF noise filter is enabled. Setting this bit disables
the feature.
‘0’ (default) - If RF noise is detected by the analog block, the delta count on the corresponding
channel is set to 0. Note that this does not require that Noise Status bits be set.
‘1’ - A touch is not blocked even if RF noise is detected.
Bit 1 - VOL_UP_DOWN - Determines how the Grouped Sensors are to be used.
‘0’ (default) - The grouped sensors are used as a slider. All seven of the sensors are sampled
together and may disabled as a whole using the GP_EN (see Section 6.15) or GSLEEP (see
Section 6.22) controls or individually (using the Grouped Sensor Channel Enable register - see
Section 6.34). Alternately, each sensor may be disabled individually via the Group Sensor Channel
Enable register. They will use the Group Threshold settings for all touch detections.
‘1’ - The grouped sensors are used as separate sensors and are not grouped. They will behave
as follows:
1. Each sensor will flag individual interrupts when a touch is detected. They will set the
corresponding status bit in the Button Status 2 register.
2. The UP / DOWN, TAP, or PH status bits will not be set for CS9, CS10, CS11, CS12, or CS13.
No slide will be detected.
3. Each sensor will use the Group Threshold settings.
4. Each sensor can be individually enabled / disabled via the Grouped Sensor Enable register
settings.
5. All sensors except CS8 and CS14 will use the button queue controls and repeat rates.
6. The CS8 and CS14 sensors will use the tap and press and hold logic as well as the group
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7. All sensors will use the group max duration settings if this feature is enabled via the
MAX_DUR_EN_G bit.
8. For CS8 and CS14, interrupts will be generated in the same way as they would be for a TAP
or Press and Hold event. This means that an interrupt will be generated on a touch. If the button
is held, interrupts will be generated at the Group Repeat rate until the button is released. These
buttons do not use the INT_REL_n control and will only generate an interrupt when a touch is
detected.
9. The CS8 sensor will be the designated “DOWN” button. When a tap or Press and Hold event
is detected, it will cause the DOWN status bit to be set. The TAP and PH status bits will be set
normally.
10. The CS14 sensor will be the designated “UP” button. When a Tap or Press and Hold event is
detected, it will cause the UP status bit to be set. The TAP and PH status bits will be set
normally.
Bit 0 - INT_REL_n - Controls the interrupt behavior when a release is detected on a button.
‘0’ (default) - An interrupt is generated when a press is detected and again when a release is
detected and at the repeat rate (if enabled - see Section 6.14 and Section 6.33).
‘1’ - An interrupt is generated when a press is detected and at the repeat rate (if enabled - see
Section 6.14 and Section 6.33).
6.34 Grouped Sensor Channel Enable Register
The Grouped Sensor Channel Enable Register enables sensors within Grouped Sensors to be
sampled during the polling cycle. This register may be updated at any time. If the grouped sensors are
treated as a group (see Section 6.33), then disabling one or more sensors will cause the slider to
behave erratically or not at all.
Bit 6 - CS14_EN - Enables the CS14 sensor to be sampled in the polling cycle.
Bit 5 - CS13_EN - Enables the CS13 sensor to be sampled in the polling cycle.
Bit 4 - CS12_EN - Enables the CS12 sensor to be sampled in the polling cycle.
Bit 3 - CS11_EN - Enables the CS11 sensor to be sampled in the polling cycle.
Bit 2 - CS10_EN - Enables the CS10 sensor to be sampled in the polling cycle.
Bit 1 - CS9_EN - Enables the CS9 sensor to be sampled in the polling cycle.
Bit 0 - CS8_EN - Enables the CS8 sensor to be sampled in the polling cycle.
Table 6.51 Grouped Sensor Channel Enable Register
ADDR R/W REGISTER B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 DEFAULT
41h R/W Grouped Sensor
Channel Enable -CS14_
EN
CS13_
EN
CS12_
EN
CS11_
EN
CS10_
EN
CS9_
EN
CS8_
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6.35 Proximity Control Register
The Proximity Control Register controls sensitivity settings for CS1.
Bit 7 - CS1_PROX - Determines the functionality of the CS1 channel.
‘0’ (default) - The CS1 channel is not measuring proximity. It will use the standard button queue
and data sensitivity controls. The Averaging will be set to a value of ‘1’. Writing to the
PROX_AVG[2:0] bits will change the averaging applied to CS1 (and only CS1).
‘1’ - The CS1 channel is measuring proximity. It will not use the queue. In addition, the CS1 channel
will not use the DELTA_SHIFT[2:0] sensitivity settings and will instead use the
PROX_D_SHIFT[2:0] settings. In Proximity mode, the signal is boosted by 8X to detect very small
capacitance changes.
Bit 6 - PROX_SUM - Determines whether the CS1 channel averaging will perform an average or
calculate the sum of the measured channel when comparing the delta count against the threshold.
‘0’ (default) - When configured to detect proximity, the CS1 channel delta counts will be the
average.
‘1’ - When configured to detect proximity, the CS1 channel will sum the results of the averages
rather than report the true average. This value will be compared against the threshold normally.
Note that this mode is intended for very small signal detection. Because the delta count is the
summation of several consecutive measurements, it may become very large. Adjustments to the
sensitivity and threshold values will be required to maintain proper operation.
Bits 5 - 3 - PROX_AVG[1:0] - Determines the averaging value used when CS1 is set to detect
proximity. When averaging is enabled (i.e. not set at a value of ‘1’), the CS1 sensor will be sampled
the average number of times consecutively during the same polling cycle. The delta counts are
summed and then divided by the number of averages to get an average delta which is compared
against the threshold normally.
This will increase the time of the polling cycle linearly with the number of averages taken. As the polling
cycle time is used to set the update rate, repeat rate, and recalibration times, these will likewise
increase. See Ta b le 6. 53 .
Note 6.4 The Polling time increase is based on the default sampling time as determined by the
Sampling Configuration register (see Section 6.37).
Table 6.52 Proximity Control Register
ADDR R/W REGISTER B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 DEFAULT
42h R/W Proximity
Control
CS1_
PROX
PROX
_SUM -PROX_AVG
[1:0] PROX_D_SENSE[2:0] 02h
Table 6.53 PROX_AVG Bit Decode
PROX_AVG[1:0]
NUMBER OF DIGITAL
AVERAGES
POLLING CYCLE TIME
INCREASE (SEE Note 6.4)10
0 0 16 (default) +38ms
0 1 32 +79ms
1 0 64 +161ms
1 1 128 +325ms
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Bits 2 - 0 - PROX_D_SENSE[2:0] - Controls the sensitivity of detecting proximity. The sensitivity
settings act to scale the relative delta count value higher or lower based on the system parameters. A
setting of 0000b is the most sensitive while a setting of 1111b is the least sensitive. At the more
sensitive settings, touches are detected for a smaller delta C corresponding to a “lighter” touch. These
settings are more sensitive to noise, however, and a noisy environment may flag more false touches
than less sensitive levels. See Table 6.17.
6.36 Sampling Channel Select Register
The Sampling Channel Select Register determines which (if any) Capacitive Sensor input is controlled
by the Sampling Configuration register.
Bit 7 - GR_S - Determines if all grouped sensors are controlled by the Sampling Configuration register
settings.
‘0’ (default) - The grouped sensors are not controlled by the Sampling Configuration register
settings. All Grouped sensors will be sampled in a 2.5ms window of the entire polling cycle (which
requires 35ms).
‘1’ - The grouped sensors are controlled by the Sampling Configuration register settings. Each
sensor sampling window will be determined based on these bit settings and the overall polling cycle
time will increase.
Bit 6 - CS7_S - Determines if Capacitive Touch Sensor 7 is controlled by the Sampling Configuration
register settings.
Bit 5 - CS6_S - Determines if Capacitive Touch Sensor 6 is controlled by the Sampling Configuration
register settings.
Bit 4 - CS5_S - Determines if Capacitive Touch Sensor 5 is controlled by the Sampling Configuration
register settings.
Bit 3 - CS4_S - Determines if Capacitive Touch Sensor 4 is controlled by the Sampling Configuration
register settings.
Bit 2 - CS3_S - Determines if Capacitive Touch Sensor 3 is controlled by the Sampling Configuration
register settings.
Bit 1 - CS2_S - Determines if Capacitive Touch Sensor 2 is controlled by the Sampling Configuration
register settings.
Bit 0 - CS1_S - Determines if Capacitive Touch Sensor 1 is controlled by the Sampling Configuration
register settings.
Table 6.54 Sampling Channel Select Register
ADDR R/W REGISTER B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 DEFAULT
4Eh R/W Sampling
Channel Select GR_S CS7_S CS6_S CS5_S CS4_S CS3_S CS2_S CS1_S 00h
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6.37 Sampling Configuration Register
The Sampling Configuration Register controls the length of the sampling window of selected Capacitive
Touch Sensor channels as indicated in the Sampling Channel Select register.
Increasing the sampling window time will have two effects. The first effect will be to increase the
effective sensitivity of that particular channel so that a touch may be detected with a smaller ΔC.
However, at the larger sampling times, the resolution of the measurement is reduced.
The second effect will be increase the overall round robin rate (and all timing associated with the round
robin rate such as re-calibration times, repeat rate times, and maximum duration times).
All Capacitive Touch Sensors default to a sampling time of 2.5ms. Increasing the sampling time of any
single channel will increase the overall polling cycle by the same amount.
Bits 2 - 0 - OVERSAMP_RATE[2:0] - Determine the time to take a single sample. This setting applies
to all selected sensors.
6.38 Sensor Base Count Registers
Table 6.55 Sampling Configuration Register
ADDR R/W REGISTER B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 DEFAULT
4Fh R/W Sampling
Configuration -----OVERSAMP_RATE[2:0]00h
Table 6.56 OVERSAMP_RATE Bit Decode
OVERSAMP_RATE[2:0]
SENSOR SAMPLING
TIME210
10040ms
10120ms
11010ms
1115ms
0 0 0 2.5ms (default)
0011.28ms
0100.64ms
0110.32ms
Table 6.57 Sensor Base Count Registers
ADDR R/W REGISTER B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 DEFAULT
50h R Sensor 1 Base
Count 128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1 00h
51h R Sensor 2 Base
Count 128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1 00h
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The Sensor Base Count Registers store the calibrated “Not Touched” input value from the Capacitive
Touch Sensor inputs. These registers are periodically updated by the re-calibration routine.
The routine uses an internal adder to add the current count value for each reading to the sum of the
previous readings until sample size has been reached. At this point, the upper 16 bits are taken and
used as the Sensor Base Count. The internal adder is then reset and the re-calibration routine
continues.
The data presented is determined by the BASE_SHIFT bits (see Section 6.13).
6.39 LED Status Registers
52h R Sensor 3 Base
Count 128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1 00h
53h R Sensor 4 Base
Count 128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1 00h
54h R Sensor 5 Base
Count 128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1 00h
55h R Sensor 6 Base
Count 128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1 00h
56h R Sensor 7 Base
Count 128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1 00h
57h R Sensor 8 Base
Count 128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1 00h
58h R Sensor 9 Base
Count 128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1 00h
59h R Sensor 10
Base Count 128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1 00h
5Ah R Sensor 11
Base Count 128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1 00h
5Bh R Sensor 12
Base Count 128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1 00h
5Ch R Sensor 13
Base Count 128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1 00h
5Dh R Sensor 14
Base Count 128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1 00h
Table 6.58 LED Status Registers
ADDR R/W REGISTER B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 DEFAULT
60h R LED Status 1 LED8_
DN
LED7_
DN
LED6_
DN
LED5_
DN
LED4_
DN
LED3_
DN
LED2_
DN
LED1_
DN 00h
61h R LED Status 2 - - - - - LED11_
DN
LED10_
DN
LED9_
DN 00h
Table 6.57 Sensor Base Count Registers (continued)
ADDR R/W REGISTER B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 DEFAULT
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The LED Status Registers indicate when an LED has completed its configured behavior (see Section
6.51, "LED Behavior Registers") after being actuated by the host (see Section 6.46, "LED Output
Control Registers"). These bits are ignored when the LED is linked to a capacitive sensor input. The
bits are cleared when the INT bit has been cleared. Likewise, these bits are cleared when the DSLEEP
bit is set.
6.39.1 LED Status 1
Bit 7 - LED8_DN - Indicates that LED8 has finished its behavior after being actuated by the host.
Bit 6 - LED7_DN - Indicates that LED7 has finished its behavior after being actuated by the host.
Bit 5 - LED6_DN - Indicates that LED6 has finished its behavior after being actuated by the host.
Bit 4 - LED5_DN - Indicates that LED5 has finished its behavior after being actuated by the host.
Bit 3 - LED4_DN - Indicates that LED4 has finished its behavior after being actuated by the host.
Bit 2 - LED3_DN - Indicates that LED3 has finished its behavior after being actuated by the host.
Bit 1 - LED2_DN - Indicates that LED2 has finished its behavior after being actuated by the host.
Bit 0 - LED1_DN - Indicates that LED1 has finished its behavior after being actuated by the host.
6.39.2 LED Status 2
Bit 2 - LED11_DN - Indicates that LED11 has finished its behavior after being actuated by the host.
Bit 1 - LED10_DN - Indicates that LED10 has finished its behavior after being actuated by the host.
Bit 0 - LED9_DN - Indicates that LED9 has finished its behavior after being actuated by the host.
6.40 Feedback Configuration Register
The Feedback Configuration Register controls the output of the FEEDBACK pin (see Section 5.7,
"FEEDBACK Pin").
APPLICATION NOTE: When linked to one or more sensors, the FEEDBACK pin will be activated when a touch is
detected. If the duration, frequency, or linking is changed while the FEEDBACK pin is active,
these changes will be applied the next time that the FEEDBACK pin is activated.
APPLICATION NOTE: If linked to one or more sensors and a second touch is detected while the FEEDBACK pin
is active, it will be restarted immediately without completing the current activity duration. Any
previously programmed setting changes are applied.
Bits 7-5 - FDBK_DUR[2:0] - Controls the duration of the FEEDBACK pin output (see Table 6.60).
Table 6.59 Feedback Configuration Register
ADDR R/W REGISTER B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 DEFAULT
62h R/W Feedback
Configuration FDBK_DUR[2:0] FDBK_FREQ[4:0] 00h
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Bits 4-0 - FDBK_FREQ[4:0] - Controls the frequency of the FEEDBACK pin output. The LSB
represents 125Hz. For example, a setting of 00100b (04d) represents a frequency of 500Hz (125Hz x
4 = 500Hz). The total range is from 125 Hz to 3875Hz.
A setting of 00000b uses DC, which will set the output full high for the specified duration.
6.41 Feedback Channel Configuration Registers
The Feedback Channel Configuration Registers control which sensors are linked to the FEEDBACK
pin (see Section 5.7, "FEEDBACK Pin").
6.41.1 Feedback Channel Configuration 1
For all bits in this register:
‘0’ (default) - The sensor input is not linked to the FEEDBACK pin.
‘1’ - The sensor is linked to the FEEDBACK pin and will assert the pin when a touch is detected.
Bit 6 - CS7_FDBK - Links the CS7 input to the FEEDBACK pin.
Bit 5 - CS6_FDBK - Links the CS6 input to the FEEDBACK pin.
Bit 4 - CS5_FDBK - Links the CS5 input to the FEEDBACK pin.
Table 6.60 FDBK_DUR Bit Decode
FDBK_DUR[2:0]
DURATION210
0 0 0 0 (disabled) (default)
001 8ms
010 16ms
011 32ms
100 64ms
1 0 1 128ms
1 1 0 256ms
1 1 1 while button is pressed
Table 6.61 Feedback Channel Configuration Registers
ADDR R/W REGISTER B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 DEFAULT
63h R/W
Feedback
Channel
Configuration 1
-CS7_
FDBK
CS6_
FDBK
CS5_
FDBK
CS4_
FDBK
CS3_
FDBK
CS2_
FDBK
CS1_
FDBK 00h
64h R/W
Feedback
Channel
Configuration 2
-CS14_
FDBK
CS13_
FDBK
CS12_
FDBK
CS11_
FDBK
CS10_
FDBK
CS9_
FDBK
CS8_
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Bit 3 - CS4_FDBK - Links the CS4 input to the FEEDBACK pin.
Bit 2 - CS3_FDBK - Links the CS3 input to the FEEDBACK pin.
Bit 1 - CS2_FDBK - Links the CS2 input to the FEEDBACK pin.
Bit 0 - CS1_FDBK - Links the CS1 input to the FEEDBACK pin.
6.41.2 Feedback Channel Configuration 2
For all bits in this register:
‘0’ (default) - The sensor input is not linked to the FEEDBACK pin.
‘1’ - The sensor is linked to the FEEDBACK pin and will assert the pin when a touch is detected.
Bit 6 - CS14_FDBK - Links the CS14 input to the FEEDBACK pin.
Bit 5 - CS13_FDBK - Links the CS13 input to the FEEDBACK pin.
Bit 4 - CS12_FDBK - Links the CS12 input to the FEEDBACK pin.
Bit 3 - CS11_FDBK - Links the CS11 input to the FEEDBACK pin.
Bit 2 - CS10_FDBK - Links the CS10 input to the FEEDBACK pin.
Bit 1 - CS9_FDBK - Links the CS9 input to the FEEDBACK pin.
Bit 0 - CS8_FDBK - Links the CS8 input to the FEEDBACK pin.
6.42 Feedback One-Shot Register
The Feedback One-Shot Register allows the application to notify the CAP1214 to assert the
FEEDBACK pin (see Section 5.7, "FEEDBACK Pin"). This register is self-clearing.
APPLICATION NOTE: If the FDBK_DUR[2:0] settings are set at either ‘000b’ or ‘111b’, this one-shot will not
function.
6.43 LED / GPIO Direction Register
The LED / GPIO Direction Register controls the data flow direction for the LED / GPIO pins. Each pin
is controlled by a single bit.
Table 6.62 Feedback One-Shot Register
ADDR R/W REGISTER B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 DEFAULT
65h R/W Feedback
One-Shot
Writing to this register asserts the FEEDBACK pin for the configured duration
at the configured frequency. 00h
Table 6.63 LED / GPIO Direction Register
ADDR R/W REGISTER B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 DEFAULT
70h R/W LED / GPIO
Direction
LED8_
DIR
LED7_
DIR
LED6_
DIR
LED5_
DIR
LED4_
DIR
LED3_
DIR
LED2_
DIR
LED1_
DIR 00h
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Bit 7 - LED8_DIR - Controls the direction of the LED8 / GPIO8 pin.
‘0’ (default) - The LED8 / GPIO8 pin is configured as an input and cannot be used to drive an LED.
‘1’ - The LED8 / GPIO8 pin is configured as an output.
Bit 6 - LED7_DIR - Controls the direction of the LED7 / GPIO7 pin.
Bit 5 - LED6_DIR - Controls the direction of the LED6 / GPIO6 pin.
Bit 4 - LED5_DIR - Controls the direction of the LED5 / GPIO5 pin.
Bit 3 - LED4_DIR - Controls the direction of the LED4 / GPIO4 pin.
Bit 2 - LED3_DIR - Controls the direction of the LED3 / GPIO3 pin.
Bit 1 - LED2_DIR - Controls the direction of the LED2 / GPIO2 pin.
Bit 0 - LED1_DIR - Controls the direction of the LED1 / GPIO1 pin.
6.44 LED / GPIO Output Type Register
The LED / GPIO Output Type Register controls the type of output for the LEDx / GPIOx pins that are
configured to operate as outputs. Each pin is controlled by a single bit.
Bit 7 - LED8_OT - Determines the output type of LED8.
‘0’ (default) - The LED8 / GPIO8 pin is an open-drain output with an external pull-up resistor. When
the appropriate bit is set to the “active” state (logic ‘1’), the pin will be driven low. Conversely, when
the bit is set to the “inactive” state (logic ‘0’), the pin will be left in a high-Z state and pulled high
via an external pull-up resistor.
‘1’ - The LEDx / GPIO8 pin is a push-pull output. When driving a logic ‘1’, the pin is driven high.
When driving a logic ‘0’, the pin is driven low.
Bit 6 - LED7_OT - Determines the output type of LED7.
Bit 5 - LED6_OT - Determines the output type of LED6.
Bit 4 - LED5_OT - Determines the output type of LED5.
Bit 3 - LED4_OT - Determines the output type of LED4.
Bit 2 - LED3_OT - Determines the output type of LED3.
Bit 1 - LED2_OT - Determines the output type of LED2.
Bit 0 - LED1_OT - Determines the output type of LED1.
Table 6.64 LED / GPIO Output Type Register
ADDRR/WREGISTERB7 B6B5B4B3B2B1B0DEFAULT
71h R/W LED / GPIO
Output Type
LED8_
OT
LED7_
OT
LED6_
OT
LED5_
OT
LED4_
OT
LED3_
OT
LED2_
OT
LED1_
OT 00h
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6.45 GPIO Input Register
The GPIO Input Register reflects the state of the LEDx / GPIOx pins. These bits are updated whenever
the pin state changes regardless of the operation of the pin. If a LEDx / GPIOx pin is configured as
an input (see Section 6.40), when a pin changes states, the GPIOx_STS bit is set. If the corresponding
interrupt enable bit is also set, an interrupt will be asserted.
6.46 LED Output Control Registers
The LED Output Control Registers control the output state of the LED pins when they are configured
as outputs (see Section 6.43, "LED / GPIO Direction Register") and are not linked to sensor inputs
(see Section 6.50, "Sensor LED Linking Register"). When these bits are set, the drive of the pin is
determined by the output type and the polarity controls (see Section 6.44, "LED / GPIO Output Type
Register" and Section 6.47, "LED Polarity Registers").
The LED Polarity Control register will determine the non actuated state of the LED pins. The actuated
LED behavior is determined by the LED behavior controls (see Section 6.51, "LED Behavior
Registers").
6.46.1 LED Output Control 1
Bit 7 - LED8_DR - Determines whether the LED8 output is driven high or low. This LED cannot be
linked to a Capacitive Touch Sensor.
‘0’ (default) - The LED8 output is driven at the minimum duty cycle or is not actuated.
‘1’ - The LED8 output is high-Z or driven at the maximum duty cycle or is actuated.
Bit 6 - LED7_DR - Determines whether LED7 output is driven high or low.
Bit 5 - LED6_DR - Determines whether LED6 output is driven high or low.
Bit 4 - LED5_DR - Determines whether LED5 output is driven high or low.
Bit 3 - LED4_DR - Determines whether LED4 output is driven high or low.
Bit 2 - LED3_DR - Determines whether LED3 output is driven high or low.
Bit 1 - LED2_DR - Determines whether LED2 output is driven high or low.
Bit 0 - LED1_DR - Determines whether LED1 output is driven high or low.
Table 6.65 GPIO Input Register
ADDR R/W REGISTER B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 DEFAULT
72h R GPIO Input GPIO8 GPIO7 GPIO6 GPIO5 GPIO4 GPIO3 GPIO2 GPIO1 00h
Table 6.66 LED Output Control Registers
ADDR R/W REGISTER B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 DEFAULT
73h R/W LED Output
Control 1
LED8_
DR
LED7_
DR
LED6_
DR
LED5_
DR
LED4_
DR
LED3_
DR
LED2_
DR
LED1_
DR 00h
74h R/W LED Output
Control 2
LED11_
DR
LED10_
DR
LED9_
DR 00h
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6.46.2 LED Output Control 2
Bit 2 - LED11_DR - Determines whether LED11 is driven high or low. This LED cannot be linked to a
Capacitive Touch Sensor.
‘0’ (default) - The LED11 output is driven at the minimum duty cycle or is not actuated
‘1’ - The LED11 output is high-Z or driven at the maximum duty cycle or is actuated.
Bit 1 - LED10_DR - Determines whether LED10 is driven high or low. If this LED is linked to the Group
of sensors, LED9 is automatically linked to the Group if sensors.
Bit 0 - LED9_DR - Determines whether LED9 is driven high or low.
6.47 LED Polarity Registers
The LED Polarity Registers control the logical polarity of the LED outputs. When these bits are set or
cleared, the corresponding LED Mirror controls are also set or cleared (unless the BLK_POL_MIR bit
is set - see Section 6.33). Table 6.68, "LED Polarity Behavior" shows the interaction between the
polarity controls, output controls, and relative brightness.
APPLICATION NOTE: The polarity controls determine the final LED pin drive. A touch on a linked Capacitive Touch
Sensor is treated in the same way as the LED Output Control bit being set to a logic ‘1’.
APPLICATION NOTE: The LED drive assumes that the LEDs are configured such that if the LED pin is driven to
a logic ‘0’, the LED will be on and the CAP1214 LED pin is sinking the LED current.
Conversely, if the LED pin is driven to a logic ‘1’, the LED will be off and there is no current
flow. See Figure 5.1, "System Diagram for CAP1214".
APPLICATION NOTE: This application note applies when the LED polarity is inverted (LEDx_POL = ‘0’). For LED
operation, the duty cycle settings determine the % of time that the LED pin will be driven to
a logic ‘0’ state in an inverted system. The Max Duty Cycle settings define the maximum %
of time that the LED pin will be driven low (i.e. maximum % of time that the LED is on) while
the Min Duty Cycle settings determine the minimum % of time that the LED pin will be driven
low (i.e. minimum % of time that the LED is on). When there is no touch detected or the
LED Output Control register bit is at a logic ‘0’, the LED output will be driven at the minimum
duty cycle setting. Breathe operations will ramp the duty cycle from the minimum duty cycle
to the maximum duty cycle.
APPLICATION NOTE: This application note applies when the LED polarity is non-inverted (LEDx_POL = ‘1’). For
LED operation, the duty cycle settings determine the % of time that the LED pin will be driven
to a logic ‘1’ state in a non-inverted system. The Max Duty Cycle settings define the
maximum % of time that the LED pin will be driven high (i.e. maximum % of time that the
LED is off) while the Min Duty Cycle settings determine the minimum % of time that the LED
pin will be driven high (i.e. minimum % of time that the LED is off). When there is no touch
detected or the LED Output Control register bit is at a logic ‘0’, the LED output will be driven
at 100 minus the minimum duty cycle setting. Breathe operations will ramp the duty cycle
from 100 minus the minimum duty cycle to 100 minus the maximum duty cycle.
Table 6.67 LED Polarity Registers
ADDR R/W REGISTER B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 DEFAULT
75h R/W LED Polarity
1
LED8_
POL
LED7_
POL
LED6_
POL
LED5_
POL
LED4_
POL
LED3_
POL
LED2_
POL
LED1_
POL 00h
76h R/W LED Polarity
2-----
LED11_
POL
LED10_
POL
LED9_
POL 00h
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APPLICATION NOTE: The LED Mirror controls (see Section 6.49, "LED Mirror Control") work with the polarity
controls with respect to LED brightness but will not have a direct effect on the output pin
drive.
6.47.1 LED Polarity 1
Bit 7 - LED8_POL - Determines the polarity of the LED8 output.
‘0’ - The LED8 output is inverted. For example, a setting of ‘1’ in the LED 8 Output register will
cause the LED pin output to be driven to a logic ‘0’.
‘1’ - The LED8 output is non-inverted. For example, a setting of ‘1’ in the LED 8 Output register
will cause the LED pin output to be driven to a logic ‘1’ or left in the high-Z state as determined by
its output type.
Bit 6 - LED7_POL - Determines the polarity of the LED7 output.
Bit 5 - LED6_POL - Determines the polarity of the LED6 output.
Bit 4 - LED5_POL - Determines the polarity of the LED5 output.
Bit 3 - LED4_POL - Determines the polarity of the LED4 output.
Bit 2 - LED3_POL - Determines the polarity of the LED3 output.
Bit 1 - LED2_POL - Determines the polarity of the LED2 output.
Bit 0 - LED1_POL - Determines the polarity of the LED1 output.
Table 6.68 LED Polarity Behavior
LED
OUTPUT
CONTROL
REGISTER POLARITY MAX DUTY MIN DUTY BRIGHTNESS
LED
APPEARANCE
0inverted
(‘0’) not used
minimum %
of time that
the LED is on
(logic 0)
maximum brightness at min
duty cycle
on at min duty
cycle
1inverted
(‘0’)
maximum %
of time that
the LED is on
(logic 0)
minimum %
of time that
the LED is on
(logic 0)
maximum brightness at max
duty cycle. Brightness ramps
from min duty cycle to max duty
cycle.
according to
LED behavior
0
non-
inverted
(‘1’)
not used
minimum %
of time that
the LED is off
(logic 1)
maximum brightness at 100
minus min duty cycle
on at 100 - min
duty cycle
1
non-
inverted
(‘1’)
maximum %
of time that
the LED is off
(logic 1)
minimum %
of time that
the LED is off
(logic 1)
For Direct behavior, maximum
brightness is 100 minus max
duty cycle. When breathing,
max brightness is 100 minus
min duty cycle. Brightness
ramps from 100 - min duty
cycle to 100 - max duty cycle.
according to
LED behavior
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6.47.2 LED Polarity 2
Bit 2 - LED11_POL - Determines the polarity of the LED11 output.
Bit 1 - LED10_POL - Determines the polarity of the LED10 output.
Bit 0 - LED9_POL - Determines the polarity of the LED9 output.
6.48 Linked LED Transition Control Registers
The Linked LED Transition Control Registers control the LED drive when the LED is linked to a
Capacitive Touch sensor. These controls work in conjunction INV_LINK_TRAN bit (see Section 6.33,
"Configuration 2 Register") to create smooth transitions from host control to linked LEDs.
6.48.1 Linked LED Transition Control 1 - 77h
Bit 6 - LED7_LTRAN - Determines the transition effect when LED7 is linked to CS7.
‘0’ (default) - When the LED output control bit for CS7 is ‘1’, and then CS7 is linked to LED7 and
no touch is detected, the LED will change states.
‘1’ - If the INV_LINK_TRAN bit is ‘1’, when the LED output control bit for CS7 is ‘1’, and then CS7
is linked to LED7 and no touch is detected, the LED will not change states. In addition, the LED
state will change when the sensor is touched. If the INV_LINK_TRAN bit is ‘0’, when the LED
output control bit for CS7 is ‘1’, and then CS7 is linked to LED7 and no touch is detected, the LED
will not change states. However, the LED state will not change when the sensor is touched.
APPLICATION NOTE: If the LED behavior is not “Direct” and the INV_LINK_TRAN bit it ‘0’, the LED will not perform
as expected when the LED7_LTRAN bit is set to ‘1’. Therefore, if breathe and pulse
behaviors are used, set the INV_LINK_TRAN bit to ‘1’.
Bit 5 - LED6_LTRAN - Determines the transition effect when LED6 is linked to CS6.
Bit 4 - LED5_LTRAN - Determines the transition effect when LED5 is linked to CS5.
Bit 3 - LED4_LTRAN - Determines the transition effect when LED4 is linked to CS4.
Bit 2 - LED3_LTRAN - Determines the transition effect when LED3 is linked to CS3.
Bit 1 - LED2_LTRAN - Determines the transition effect when LED2 is linked to CS2.
Bit 0 - LED1_LTRAN - Determines the transition effect when LED1 is linked to CS1.
6.48.2 Linked LED Transition Control 2 - 78h
Bit 1 - LED10_LTRAN - Determines the transition effect when LED10 is linked to the Grouped Sensors.
Bit 0 - LED9_LTRAN - Determines the transition effect when LED9 is linked to the Grouped Sensors.
Table 6.69 Linked LED Transition Control Registers
ADDR R/W REGISTER B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 DEFAULT
77h R/W Linked LED
Transition Control 1 -LED7_
LTRAN
LED6_
LTRAN
LED5_
LTRAN
LED4_
LTRAN
LED3_
LTRAN
LED2_
LTRAN
LED1_
LTRAN 00h
78h R/W Linked LED
Transition Control 2 ------
LED10_
LTRAN
LED9_
LTRAN 00h
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6.49 LED Mirror Control
The LED Mirror Control Registers determine the meaning of duty cycle settings when polarity is non-
inverted for each LED channel. When the polarity bit is set to ‘1’ (non-inverted), to obtain correct steps
for LED ramping, pulse, and breathe behaviors, the min and max duty cycles need to be relative to
100%, rather than the default, which is relative to 0%.
APPLICATION NOTE: The LED drive assumes that the LEDs are configured such that if the LED pin is driven to
a logic ‘0’, the LED will be on and the CAP1214 LED pin is sinking the LED current. When
the polarity bit is set to ‘1’, it is considered non-inverted. For systems using the opposite LED
configuration, mirror controls would apply when the polarity bit is ‘0’.
These bits are changed automatically if the corresponding LED Polarity bit is changed (unless the
BLK_POL_MIR bit is set - see Section 6.33).
6.49.1 LED Mirror Control 1 - 79h
Bit 7 - LED8_MIR_EN - Determines whether the duty cycle settings are “biased” relative to 0% or 100%
duty cycle.
‘0’ (default) - The duty cycle settings are determined relative to 0% and are determined directly with
the settings.
‘1’ - The duty cycle settings are determined relative to 100%.
Bit 6 - LED7_MIR_EN - Determines whether the duty cycle settings are “biased” relative to 0% or 100%
duty cycle.
Bit 5 - LED6_MIR_EN - Determines whether the duty cycle settings are “biased” relative to 0% or 100%
duty cycle.
Bit 4 - LED5_MIR_EN - Determines whether the duty cycle settings are “biased” relative to 0% or 100%
duty cycle.
Bit 3 - LED4_MIR_EN - Determines whether the duty cycle settings are “biased” relative to 0% or 100%
duty cycle.
Bit 2 - LED3_MIR_EN - Determines whether the duty cycle settings are “biased” relative to 0% or 100%
duty cycle.
Bit 1 - LED2_MIR_EN - Determines whether the duty cycle settings are “biased” relative to 0% or 100%
duty cycle.
Bit 0 - LED1_MIR_EN - Determines whether the duty cycle settings are “biased” relative to 0% or 100%
duty cycle.
Table 6.70 LED Mirror Control Registers
ADDR R/W REGISTER B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 DEFAULT
79h R/W LED Mirror
Control 1
LED8_
MIR _
EN
LED7_
MIR _
EN
LED6_
MIR _
EN
LED5_
MIR _
EN
LED4_
MIR _
EN
LED3_
MIR _
EN
LED2_
MIR _
EN
LED1_
MIR _
EN
00h
7Ah R/W LED Mirror
Control 2 -----
LED11_
MIR _
EN
LED10_
MIR _
EN
LED9_
MIR _
EN
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6.49.2 LED Mirror Control 2 - 7Ah
Bit 2 - LED11_MIR_EN - Determines whether the duty cycle settings are “biased relative to 0% or
100% duty cycle.
Bit 1 - LED10_MIR_EN - Determines whether the duty cycle settings are “biased” relative to 0% or
100% duty cycle.
Bit 0 - LED9_MIR_EN - Determines whether the duty cycle settings are “biased” relative to 0% or 100%
duty cycle.
6.50 Sensor LED Linking Register
The Sensor LED Linking Register controls whether a Capacitive Touch Sensor is linked to an LED
output. If the corresponding bit is set, the appropriate LED output will change states defined by the
LED Behavior controls (see Section 6.51, "LED Behavior Registers") in response to the Capacitive
Touch sensor.
If the LED channel is configured as an input, the corresponding Sensor LED Linking bit is ignored.
Bit 7 - UP_DOWN_LINK - Links the LED10 output to a detected UP condition on the group including
a slide in the “up” direction, a tap on the “up” side of the group or a press and hold condition on the
“up” side of the group. The LED10 driver will be actuated and will behave as determined by the
LED10_CTL bits. This bit also links the LED9 output to a detected DOWN condition on the group
including a slide in the “down” direction, a tap on the “down” side of the group or a press and hold
condition on the “down” side of the group. The LED9 driver will be actuated and will behave as
determined by the LED9_CTL bits.
LED9 and LED10 will not be active simultaneously. If LED9 is actuated by detecting a slide, tap, or
press and hold event, LED10 will be inactive. Likewise, if LED10 is actuated by detecting a slide, tap,
or press and hold event, LED9 will be inactive.
Bit 6 - CS7_LED7 - Links the LED7 output to a detected touch on the CS7 sensor. When a touch is
detected, the LED is actuated and will behave as determined by the LED Behavior controls.
‘0’ - The LED7 output is not associated with the CS7 input. If a touch is detected on the CS7 input,
the LED will not automatically be actuated. The LED is enabled and controlled via the LED Output
Configuration register (see Section 6.46) and the LED Behavior registers (see Section 6.51).
‘1’ - The LED 7 output is associated with the CS7 input. If a touch is detected on the CS7 input,
the LED will be actuated and behave as defined in Table 6.73. Furthermore, the LED will
automatically be enabled.
Bit 5 - CS6_LED6 - Links the LED6 output to a detected touch on the CS6 sensor. When a touch is
detected, the LED is actuated and will behave as determined by the LED Behavior controls.
Bit 4 - CS5_LED5 - Links the LED5 output to a detected touch on the CS5 sensor. When a touch is
detected, the LED is actuated and will behave as determined by the LED Behavior controls.
Bit 4 - CS4_LED4 - Links the LED4 output to a detected touch on the CS4 sensor. When a touch is
detected, the LED is actuated and will behave as determined by the LED Behavior controls.
Table 6.71 Sensor LED Linking Register
ADDRR/WREGISTER B7 B6B5B4B3B2B1B0DEFAULT
80h R/W Sensor LED
Linking
UP_
DOWN _
LINK
CS7_
LED7
CS6_
LED6
CS5_
LED5
CS4_
LED4
CS3_
LED3
CS2_
LED2
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Bit 2 - CS3_LED3 - Links the LED3 output to a detected touch on the CS3 sensor. When a touch is
detected, the LED is actuated and will behave as determined by the LED Behavior controls.
Bit 1 - CS2_LED2 - Links the LED2 output to a detected touch on the CS2 sensor. When a touch is
detected, the LED is actuated and will behave as determined by the LED Behavior controls.
Bit 0 - CS1_LED1 - Links the LED1 output to a detected touch on the CS1 sensor. When a touch is
detected, the LED is actuated and will behave as determined by the LED Behavior controls.
6.51 LED Behavior Registers
The LED Behavior Registers control the operation of LEDs. Each LEDx / GPIOx pin is controlled by a
2-bit field. If the LEDx / GPIOx pin is configured as an input, these bits are ignored.
If the corresponding LED output is linked to a Capacitive Touch Sensor, the appropriate behavior will
be enabled / disabled based on touches and releases.
If the LED output is not associated with a Capacitive Touch Sensor, the appropriate behavior will be
enabled / disabled by the LED Output Control register. If the respective LEDx_DR bit is set to a logic
‘1’, this will be associated as a “touch”, and if the LEDx_DR bit is set to a logic ‘0’, this will be
associated as a “release”.
Table 6.73 shows the behavior triggers. The defined behavior will activate when the Start Trigger is
met and will stop when the Stop Trigger is met. Note the behavior of the Breathe Hold and Pulse
Release option.
The LED Polarity Control register will determine the non actuated state of the LED outputs (see Section
6.47, "LED Polarity Registers").
APPLICATION NOTE: If an LED is not linked to a Capacitive Touch Sensor and is breathing (via the Breathe or
Pulse behaviors), it must be unactuated before any changes to behavior are processed.
APPLICATION NOTE: If an LED is not linked to the Capacitive Touch Sensor and configured to operate using Pulse
1 Behavior, the circuitry will only be actuated when the corresponding bit is set. It will not
check the bit condition until the Pulse 1 behavior is finished. The device will not remember
if the bit was cleared and reset while it was actuated.
APPLICATION NOTE: If an LED is actuated and it is switched from linked to a Capacitive Touch Sensor to unlinked
(or vice versa), the LED will respond to the new command source immediately if the behavior
was Direct or Breathe. For Pulse behaviors, it will complete the behavior already in progress.
For example, if a linked LED was actuated by a touch and the control is changed so that it
is unlinked, it will check the status of the corresponding LED Output Control bit. If that bit is
‘0’, the LED will behave as if a release was detected. Likewise, if an unlinked LED was
actuated by the LED Output Control register and the control is changed so that it is linked
and no touch is detected, the LED will behave as if a release was detected.
6.51.1 LED Behavior 1 - 81h
Bits 7 - 6 - LED4_CTL[1:0] - Determines the behavior of LED4 / GPIO4 when configured to operate
as an LED output.
Table 6.72 LED Behavior Registers
ADDR R/W REGISTER B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 DEFAULT
81h R/W LED Behavior 1 LED4_CTL[1:0] LED3_CTL[1:0] LED2_CTL[1:0] LED1_CTL[1:0] 00h
82h R/W LED Behavior 2 LED8_CTL[1:0] LED7_CTL[1:0] LED6_CTL[1:0] LED5_CTL[1:0] 00h
83h R/W LED Behavior 3 LED11_ALT [1:0] LED11_CTL [1:0] LED10_CTL [1:0] LED9_CTL[1:0] 00h
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Bits 5 - 4 - LED3_CTL[1:0] - Determines the behavior of LED3 / GPIO3 when configured to operate
as an LED output.
Bits 3 - 2 - LED2_CTL[1:0] - Determines the behavior of LED2 / GPIO2 when configured to operate
as an LED output.
Bits 1 - 0 - LED1_CTL[1:0] - Determines the behavior of LED1 / GPIO1 when configured to operate
as an LED output.
6.51.2 LED Behavior 2 - 82h
Bits 7 - 6 - LED8_CTL[1:0] - Determines the behavior of LED8 / GPIO8 when configured to operate
as an LED output.
Bits 5 - 4 - LED7_CTL[1:0] - Determines the behavior of LED7 / GPIO7 when configured to operate
as an LED output.
Bits 3 - 2 - LED6_CTL[1:0] - Determines the behavior of LED6 / GPIO6 when configured to operate
as an LED output.
Bits 1 - 0 - LED5_CTL[1:0] - Determines the behavior of LED5 / GPIO5 when configured to operate
as an LED output.
6.51.3 LED Behavior 3 - 83h
Bits 7 - 6 - LED11_ALT[1:0] - Determines the behavior of LED11 when the PWR_LED bit is set and
either the SLEEP or DSLEEP bits are set (see Section 6.1).
Bits 5 - 4 - LED11_CTL[1:0] - Determines the behavior of LED11 when the PWR_LED bit is set and
both the SLEEP and DSLEEP bits are not set (see Section 6.1). It also determines the behavior when
the LED is driven by setting bit 2 LED11_DR in the LED Output Control 2 Register (74h).
Bits 3 - 2 - LED10_CTL[1:0] - Determines the behavior of LED10.
Bits 1 - 0 - LED9_CTL[1:0] - Determines the behavior of LED9.
APPLICATION NOTE: When driving the LED / GPIOx output as a GPO, the LEDx_CTL[1:0] bits should be set to
00b.
Table 6.73 LEDx_CTL Bit Decode
LEDX_CTL
[1:0]
OPERATION DESCRIPTION
START
TRIGGER
STOP
TRIGGER10
0 0 Direct The LED is driven to the programmed state
(active or inactive). See Figure 6.7
Touch Detected
or LED Output
Control bit set
Release
Detected or
LED Output
Control bit
cleared
01 Pulse 1
The LED will “Pulse” a programmed
number of times. During each “Pulse” the
LED will breathe up to the maximum
brightness and back down to the minimum
brightness so that the total “Pulse” period
matches the programmed value.
Touch or
Release
Detected or LED
Output Control
bit set or cleared
(see
Section 6.52)
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APPLICATION NOTE: The PWM frequency is determined based on the selected LED behavior, the programmed
breathe period, and the programmed min and max duty cycles. For the Direct behavior
mode, the PWM frequency is calculated based on the programmed Rise and Fall times. If
these are set at 0, the maximum PWM frequency will be used based on the programmed
duty cycle settings.
6.52 LED Pulse 1 Period Register
The LED Pulse 1 Period Register determines the overall period of a pulse operation as determined by
the LED_CTL registers (see Table 6.73 - setting 01b). Each LSB represents 32ms so that a setting of
20h (32d) would represent a period of 1024ms (32ms x 32 = 1024ms). The total range is from 32ms
to 4.06 seconds as shown in Ta b l e 6 . 7 5 .
The number of pulses is programmable as determined by the PULSE1_CNT bits (see Section 6.55).
Bit 7 - ST_TRIG - Determines the start trigger for the LED Pulse behavior.
‘0’ (default) - The LED will Pulse when a touch is detected or the drive bit is set.
‘1’ - The LED will Pulse when a release is detected or the drive bit is cleared.
The Pulse 1 operation is shown in Figure 6.1 (non-inverted polarity LEDx_POL = 1) and Figure 6.2
(inverted polarity LEDx_POL = 0).
1 0 Pulse 2
The LED will “Pulse” when the start trigger
is detected. When the stop trigger is
detected, it will “Pulse” a programmable
number of times then return to its minimum
brightness.
Touch Detected
or LED Output
Control bit set
Release
Detected or
LED Output
Control bit
cleared
1 1 Breathe
The LED will breathe. It will be driven with
a duty cycle that ramps up from the
programmed minimum duty cycle (default
0%) to the programmed maximum duty
cycle (default 100%) and then back down.
Each ramp takes up 50% of the
programmed period. The total period of
each “breath” is determined by the LED
Breathe Period controls - see Section 6.54.
Touch Detected
or LED Output
Control bit set
Release
Detected or
LED Control
Output bit
cleared
Table 6.74 LED Pulse 1 Period Register
ADDRR/W REGISTER B7 B6B5B4B3B2 B1 B0DEFAULT
84h R/W LED Pulse 1
Period
ST_
TRIG
P1_
PER6
P1_
PER5
P1_
PER4
P1_
PER3
P1_
PER2
P1_
PER1
P1_
PER0 20h
Table 6.73 LEDx_CTL Bit Decode (continued)
LEDX_CTL
[1:0]
OPERATION DESCRIPTION
START
TRIGGER
STOP
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Figure 6.1 Pulse 1 Behavior with Touch Trigger and Non-inverted Polarity
Figure 6.2 Pulse 1 Behavior with Touch Trigger and Inverted Polarity
Table 6.75 LED Pulse / Breathe Period Example
SETTING
(HEX) SETTING (DECIMAL)
TOTAL PULSE / BREATHE PERIOD
(ms)
00h 0 32
01h 1 32
02h 2 64
03h 3 96
04h 4 128
Normal – untouched
operation
Normal – untouched
operation
Touch Detected
(100% - Pulse 1 Max Duty Cycle) * Brightness
X pulses after touch
Pulse 1 Period
(P1_PER)
(100% - Pulse 1 Min Duty Cycle) * Brightness
LED
Brightness
Normal – untouched
operation
Normal – untouched
operation
Touch Detected
Pulse 1 Min Duty Cycle * Brightness
X pulses after touch
Pulse Period
(P1_PER)
Pulse 1 Max Duty Cycle * Brightness
LED
Brightness
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6.53 LED Pulse 2 Period Register
The LED Pulse 2 Period Register determines the overall period of a pulse operation as determined by
the LED_CTL registers (see Table 6.73 - setting 10b). Each LSB represents 32ms so that a setting of
14h (20d) would represent a period of 640ms. The total range is from 32ms to 4.06 seconds (see
Table 6.75).
The number of pulses is programmable as determined by the PULSE2_CNT bits (see Section 6.55).
The Pulse 2 Behavior is shown in Figure 6.3 (non-inverted polarity LEDx_POL = 1) and Figure 6.4
(inverted polarity LEDx_POL = 0).
. . . . . . . . .
7Ch 124 3,968
7Dh 125 4,000
7Eh 126 4,032
7Fh 127 4,064
Table 6.76 LED Pulse 2 Period Register
ADDR R/W REGISTER B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 DEFAULT
85h R/W LED Pulse 2
Period -P2_
PER6
P2_
PER5
P2_
PER4
P2_
PER3
P2_
PER2
P2_
PER1
P2_
PER0 14h
Figure 6.3 Pulse 2 Behavior with Non-Inverted Polarity
Table 6.75 LED Pulse / Breathe Period Example (continued)
SETTING
(HEX) SETTING (DECIMAL)
TOTAL PULSE / BREATHE PERIOD
(ms)
. . .
Normal
untouched
operation
Normal
untouched
operation
Touch Detected
(100% - Pulse 2 Min Duty Cycle) *
Brightness
(100% - Pulse 2 Max Duty Cycle) * Brightness
X additional pulses after release
Release Detected
Pulse
Period
(P2_PER)
LED
Brightness
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6.54 LED Breathe Period Register
The LED Breathe Period Register determines the overall period of a breathe operation as determined
by the LED_CTL registers (see Ta b l e 6 . 7 3 - setting 11b). Each LSB represents 32ms so that a setting
of 14h (20d) would represent a period of 640ms. The total range is from 32ms to 4.06 seconds (see
Table 6.75).
6.55 LED Configuration Register
The LED Configuration Register controls the number of pulses that are sent for the Pulse 1 and Pulse
2 LED output behaviors.
Bit 6 - RAMP_ALERT - Determines whether the device will assert the ALERT pin when LEDs actuated
by the LED Output Control Register bits (see Section 6.46, "LED Output Control Registers") have
finished their respective behaviors.
‘0’ (default) - The ALERT pin will not be asserted when LEDs actuated by the LED Output Control
register have finished their programmed behaviors.
‘1’ - The ALERT pin will be asserted whenever any LED that is actuated by the LED Output Control
register has finished its programmed behavior.
Figure 6.4 Pulse 2 Behavior with Inverted Polarity
Table 6.77 LED Breathe Period Register
ADDRR/W REGISTER B7 B6B5B4B3B2 B1 B0DEFAULT
86h R/W LED Breathe
Period -BR_
PER6
BR_
PER5
BR_
PER4
BR_
PER3
BR_
PER2
BR_
PER1
BR_
PER0 5Dh
Table 6.78 LED Configuration Registers
ADDR R/W REGISTER B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 DEFAULT
88h R/W LED Config - RAMP_
ALERT PULSE2_CNT[2:0] PULSE1_CNT[2:0] 24h
Normal –
untouched
operation
Normal –
untouched
operation
Touch Detected
Pulse 2 Max Duty Cycle * Brightness
Pulse 2 Min Duty Cycle * Brightness
X additional pulses after release
Release Detected
Pulse
Period
(P2_PER)
LED
Brightness . . .
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Bits 5 - 3 - PULSE2_CNT[2:0] - Determines the number of pulses used for the Pulse 2 behavior as
shown in Ta b l e 6 . 7 9 . The default is 100b.
Bits 2 - 0 - PULSE1_CNT[2:0] - Determines the number of pulses used for the Pulse 1 behavior as
shown in Ta b l e 6 . 7 9 .
6.56 LED11 Configuration Register
The LED11 Configuration Register controls the base frequency and number of steps for LED11.
APPLICATION NOTE: Setting in this register are ignored unless the LED11_CFG bit is set in the Configuration 2
register (see Section 6.33, "Configuration 2 Register").
Bits 5 - 4 - LED11_STEPS[1:0] - Determines the number of steps used to transition between minimum
and maximum duty cycle settings for LED11, as shown in Table 6.81.
Table 6.79 PULSE_CNT Decode
PULSEX_CNT[2:0]
NUMBER OF BREATHS21 0
00 0 1
00 1 2
01 0 3
01 1 4
1 0 0 5 (default)
10 1 6
11 0 7
11 1 8
Table 6.80 LED Configuration Registers
ADDR R/W REGISTER B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 DEFAULT
8Ah R/W LED11 Config - - LED11_STEPS
[1:0]
VAR_
PWM LED11_CLK[2:0] 00h
Table 6.81 LED11_STEPS Bit Decode
LED11_STEPS[1:0]
NUMBER OF STEPS10
0 0 256 (default)
01 128
10 64
11 32
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Bit 3 - VAR_PWM - Determines whether fixed or variable PWM frequency will be used for LED11.
‘0’ (default) - LED11 PWM frequency is fixed, regardless of pulse/breathe period and/or minimum
and maximum duty cycle settings.
‘1’ - LED11 PWM frequency is variable, based on pulse/breathe period (if behavior is not Direct)
and minimum and maximum duty cycle settings.
Bits 2 - 0 - LED11_CLK[2:0] - Determines the base clock frequency used for LED11, as shown in
Table 6.82.
APPLICATION NOTE: If the base frequency is reduced, but the number of steps is not reduced, resolution may be
lost and period lengths may be different than calculated.
6.57 LED Pulse and Breathe Duty Cycle Registers
The LED Pulse 1, Pulse 2, Breathe, and Direct Duty Cycle Registers determine the minimum and
maximum duty cycle settings used for the LEDs for each LED behavior. These settings affect the
brightness of the LED when it is fully off and fully on.
The LED driver duty cycle will ramp up from the minimum duty cycle to the maximum duty cycle and
back down again.
Table 6.82 LED11_CLK Decode
LED11_CLK[2:0]
CLOCK RUNNING LED1121 0
0 0 0 500kHz (default)
00 1 125kHz
0 1 0 62.5kHz
0 1 1 31.25kHz
1 0 0 15.625kHz
1 0 1 7.8125kHz
11 0 500kHz
11 1 500kHz
Table 6.83 LED Period and Breathe Duty Cycle Registers
ADDR R/W REGISTER B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 DEFAULT
90h R/W LED Pulse 1
Duty Cycle LED_P1_MAX_DUTY[3:0] LED_P1_MIN_DUTY[3:0] F0h
91h R/W LED Pulse 2
Duty cycle LED_P2_MAX_DUTY[3:0] LED_P2_MIN_DUTY[3:0] F0h
92h R/W LED Breathe
Duty Cycle LED_BR_MAX_DUTY[3:0] LED_BR_MIN_DUTY[3:0] F0h
93h R/W Direct Duty
Cycle LED_DR_MAX_DUTY[3:0] LED_DR_MIN_DUTY[3:0] F0h
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APPLICATION NOTE: When operating in Direct behavior mode, changes to the Duty Cycle settings will be applied
immediately. When operating in Breathe, Pulse 1, or Pulse 2 modes, the LED must be
unactuated and then re-actuated before changes to behavior are processed.
Bits 7 - 4 - LED_X_MAX_DUTY[3:0] - Determines the maximum PWM duty cycle for the LED drivers
as shown in Table 6.84
Bits 3 - 0 - LED_X_MIN_DUTY[3:0] - Determines the minimum PWM duty cycle for the LED drivers
as shown in Table 6.84.
6.58 LED Direct Ramp Rates Register
The LED Direct Ramp Rates Register control the rising and falling edge time of an LED that is
configured to operate in Direct behavior mode. The rising edge time corresponds to the amount of time
the LED takes to transition from its minimum duty cycle to its maximum duty cycle. Conversely, the
Table 6.84 LED Duty Cycle Decode
X_MAX/MIN_DUTY [3:0]
MAXIMUM DUTY
CYCLE
MINIMUM DUTY
CYCLE3210
0 0 0 0 7% 0%
0 0 0 1 9% 7%
0010 11% 9%
0011 14% 11%
0 1 0 0 17% 14%
0 1 0 1 20% 17%
0 1 1 0 23% 20%
0 1 1 1 26% 23%
1 0 0 0 30% 26%
1 0 0 1 35% 30%
1 0 1 0 40% 35%
1 0 1 1 46% 40%
1 1 0 0 53% 46%
1 1 0 1 63% 53%
1 1 1 0 77% 63%
1 1 1 1 100% 77%
Table 6.85 LED Direct Ramp Rates Register
ADDR R/W REGISTER B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 DEFAULT
94h R/W LED Direct
Ramp Rates - - RISE_RATE[2:0] FALL_RATE[2:0] 00h
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falling edge time corresponds to the amount of time that the LED takes to transition from its maximum
duty cycle to its minimum duty cycle.
Bits 5 - 3 - RISE_RATE[2:0] - Determines the rising edge time of an LED when it transitions from its
minimum drive state to its maximum drive state as shown in Table 6.86.
Bits 2 - 0 - FALL_RATE[2:0] - Determines the falling edge time of an LED when it transitions from its
maximum drive state to its minimum drive state as shown in Table 6.86.
6.59 LED Off Delay Register
The LED Off Delay Register determines off delays for the LED Direct and Breathe behaviors.
Bits 6 - 4 - BR_OFF_DLY[2:0] - Determines the Breathe behavior mode off delay, which is the amount
of time an LED in Breathe behavior mode remains inactive after it finishes a breathe pulse (ramp on
and ramp off), as shown in Figure 6.5 (non-inverted polarity LEDx_POL = 1) and Figure 6.6 (inverted
polarity LEDx_POL = 0). Available settings are shown in Ta b l e 6 . 8 8 .
Table 6.86 Rise / Fall Rate Cycle Decode
RISE/FALL_RATE [2:0]
RISE / FALL TIME (TRISE / TFALL)21 0
00 0 0
0 0 1 250ms
0 1 0 500ms
0 1 1 750ms
10 0 1s
10 1 1.25s
11 0 1.5s
11 1 2s
Table 6.87 LED Off Delay Register
ADDR R/W REGISTER B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 DEFAULT
95h R/W LED Off Delay
Register - BR_OFF_DLY [2:0] - DIR_OFF_DLY [2:0] 00h
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Figure 6.5 Breathe Behavior with Non-Inverted Polarity
Figure 6.6 Breathe Behavior with Inverted Polarity
LED Actuated
100% - Breathe Max Min Cycle * Brightness
100% - Breathe Min Duty Cycle *
Brightness
LED Unactuated
Breathe Off
Delay
(BR_OFF_DLY)
LED
Brightness
Breathe
Period
(BR_PER)
LED Actuated
Breathe Max Duty Cycle * Brightness
Breathe Min Duty Cycle * Brightness
LED Unactuated
Breathe Off
Delay
(BR_OFF_DLY)
LED
Brightness
Breathe
Period
(BR_PER)
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Bits 2 - 0 - DIR_OFF_DLY[2:0] - Determines the Direct behavior mode turn-off delay, which is the
amount of time an LED in Direct behavior mode remains active after it is no longer actuated (such as
after a release has been detected or the drive state has been changed). Available settings are shown
in Ta b l e 6 . 8 9 .
The Direct behavior operation is determined by the combination of programmed Rise Time, Fall Time,
and Off Delay as shown in Figure 6.7 (non-inverted polarity LEDx_POL = 1) and Figure 6.8 (inverted
polarity LEDx_POL = 0).
Table 6.88 Breathe Off Delay Settings
BR_OFF_DLY [2:0
OFF DELAY210
0 0 0 0 (default)
0 0 1 0.25s
010 0.5s
0 1 1 0.75s
100 1.0s
1 0 1 1.25s
110 1.5s
111 2.0s
Table 6.89 Direct Off Delay Settings
DIR_OFF_DLY [2:0
OFF DELAY
TOFF_DLY
210
0 0 0 0 (default)
001 0.5s
010 1.0s
011 1.5s
100 2.0s
101 3.0s
110 4.0s
111 5.0s
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6.60 Sensor Calibration Registers
Figure 6.7 Direct Behavior for Non-Inverted Polarity
Figure 6.8 Direct Behavior for Inverted Polarity
Table 6.90 Sensor Calibration Registers
ADDR REGISTER R/W B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 DEFAULT
B1h Sensor 1
Calibration R CAL1_9 CAL1_8 CAL1_7 CAL1_6 CAL1_5 CAL1_4 CAL1_3 CAL1_2 00h
B2h Sensor 2
Calibration R CAL2_9 CAL2_8 CAL2_7 CAL2_6 CAL2_5 CAL2_4 CAL2_3 CAL2_2 00h
B3h Sensor 3
Calibration R CAL3_9 CAL3_8 CAL3_7 CAL3_6 CAL3_5 CAL3_4 CAL3_3 CAL3_2 00h
B4h Sensor 4
Calibration R CAL4_9 CAL4_8 CAL4_7 CAL4_6 CAL4_5 CAL4_4 CAL4_3 CAL4_2 00h
B5h Sensor 5
Calibration R CAL5_9 CAL5_8 CAL5_7 CAL5_6 CAL5_5 CAL5_4 CAL5_3 CAL5_2 00h
Normal –
untouched
operation
RISE_RATE
Setting (tRISE)
(100% - Max Duty
Cycle) * Brightness
Touch
Detected
Release
Detected
Off Delay
(tOFF_DLY)
FALL_RATE
Setting (tFALL)
Normal –
untouched
operation
(100% - Min Duty Cycle) *
Brightness
LED
Brightness
Normal –
untouched
operation
RISE_RATE
Setting (tRISE)
Min Duty Cycle * Brightness
Touch
Detected
Release
Detected
Off Delay
(tOFF_DLY)
FALL_RATE
Setting (tFALL)
Normal –
untouched
operation
Max Duty Cycle * Brightness
LED
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The Sensor Calibration Registers hold the 10-bit value that is used for the analog block when each
sensor is selected. These registers are read only. They are updated automatically by the digital block
when the analog re-calibration routine is performed.
These bits are cleared when the device is placed into Standby or Deep Sleep for all channels that are
not sampled.
6.61 Product ID Register
B6h Sensor 6
Calibration R CAL6_9 CAL6_8 CAL6_7 CAL6_6 CAL6_5 CAL6_4 CAL6_3 CAL6_2 00h
B7h Sensor 7
Calibration R CAL7_9 CAL7_8 CAL7_7 CAL7_6 CAL7_5 CAL7_4 CAL7_3 CAL7_2 00h
B8h Sensor 8
Calibration R CAL8_9 CAL8_8 CAL8_7 CAL8_6 CAL8_5 CAL8_4 CAL8_3 CAL8_2 00h
B9h Sensor 9
Calibration R CAL9_9 CAL9_8 CAL9_7 CAL9_6 CAL9_5 CAL9_4 CAL9_3 CAL9_2 00h
BAh Sensor 10
Calibration RCAL10_
9
CAL10_
8
CAL10_
7
CAL10_
6
CAL10_
5
CAL10_
4
CAL10_
3
CAL10_
200h
BBh Sensor 11
Calibration RCAL11_
9
CAL11_
8
CAL11_
7CAL11_6 CAL11_
5
CAL11_
4
CAL11_
3
CAL11_
200h
BCh Sensor 12
Calibration RCAL12_
9
CAL12_
8
CAL12_
7
CAL12_
6
CAL12_
5
CAL12_
4
CAL12_
3
CAL1_2
200h
BDh Sensor 13
Calibration RCAL13_
9
CAL13_
8
CAL13_
7
CAL13_
6
CAL13_
5
CAL13_
4
CAL13_
3
CAL13_
200h
BEh Sensor 14
Calibration RCAL14_
9
CAL14_
8
CAL14_
7
CAL14_
6
CAL14_
5
CAL14_
4
CAL14_
3
CAL14_
200h
D0h
Sensor 1
Calibration
Low byte
R CAL4_1 CAL4_0 CAL3_1 CAL3_0 CAL2_1 CAL2_0 CAL1_1 CAL1_0 00h
D1h
Sensor 5
Calibration
Low bye
R CAL8_1 CAL8_0 CAL7_1 CAL7_0 CAL6_1 CAL6_0 CAL5_1 CAL5_0 00h
D2h
Sensor 9
Calibration
Low bye
RCAL12_
1
CAL12_
0
CAL11_
1CAL11_0 CAL10_
1
CAL10_
0CAL9_1 CAL9_0 00h
D3h
Sensor 13
Calibration
Low bye
R- - - -
CAL14_
1
CAL14_
0
CAL13_
1
CAL13_
000h
Table 6.91 Product ID Register
ADDR R/W REGISTER B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 DEFAULT
FDhRProduct ID01011010 5Ah
Table 6.90 Sensor Calibration Registers (continued)
ADDR REGISTER R/W B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 DEFAULT
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The Product ID Register stores a unique 8-bit value that identifies the device.
6.62 Revision Register
The Revision Register stores an 8-bit value that represents the part revision.
Table 6.92 Revision Register
ADDR R/W REGISTER B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 DEFAULT
FFhR Revision 10000000 80h
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Chapter 7 Package Information
7.1 Package Drawings
Figure 7.1 Package Diagram - 32-Pin QFN
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Figure 7.2 Package Dimensions - 32-Pin QFN
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Figure 7.3 Package PCB Land Pattern and Stencil
Figure 7.4 Package Detail A - Stencil Opening and Perimeter Lands
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Figure 7.5 Package Detail B - Thermal Vias and Stencil Opening
Figure 7.6 Package Land Pattern Dimensions
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7.2 Package Marking
All packages will marked as shown in Figure 7.7.
Figure 7.7 Package Markings
BOTTOM
BOTTOM MARKING NOT ALLOWED
Line 1 – SMSC Logo
Line 2 – Device Number, Version
Line 3 - Revision, Year, Week, 4-digit Engineering Code (RYYWWXXXX)
Line 4 – Lot Number
LINES 5: BEST FIT BETWEEN
PIN 1 MARK AND Pb-FREE SYMBOL
PB-FREE/GREEN SYMBOL
(Matte Sn)
0.4
4x 1.3PT
TOP
AC
e3
PIN 1
- V
R
MINIMUM CIRCLE “R
DIAMETER = 0.80mm
Line 5 – Vendor ID and Country Code (VV – CC)
LINES 1, 2, 3, & 4: CENTER
HORIZONTAL ALIGNMENT
P12
RY WWXXX X
8H12 3 4 56 a
VV - CC
Y
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Table 8.1 Customer Revision History
REVISION LEVEL & DATE SECTION/FIGURE/ENTRY CORRECTION
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