Microchip and SI Technologies (SiS) have launched the industry's first modular integration of multi-touch and 3D gesture technology for display applications

     Microchip Technology, a global leader in integrated microcontroller, mixed-signal, emulator and flash memory proprietary solutions, announced a partnership with SI Technology Corporation (SiS) to bring customers a complete range of projective capacitive touch (PCAP) and 3D gesture interface modules. To speed up development and reduce costs. With these modules, developers can more easily design multi-touch and 3D gesture display applications using Microchip's award-winning GestIC technology. GestIC technology enables hand tracking up to 20 cm from the display surface. The advantages of gestures are strong versatility, hygiene and easy to learn. Since precise hand-eye coordination is not required, the use of hand gestures can also greatly improve safety.

     Microchip developed GestIC technology to make it easy to integrate with multi-touch PCAP controllers. GestIC technology is the lowest cost 3D gesture technology on the market today. In addition, GestIC sensors are constructed using standard materials and production methods, such as glass or metal sheets covered with indium tin oxide (ITO), metal mesh and conductive ink. The newly launched SiS module is the world's first complete solution for display applications that integrates 2D PCAP and 3D gesture technology. SiS has 30 years of experience and expertise in PC chipset products, eMMC, eMCP, and projected capacitive touch solutions. In this collaboration with Microchip, SiS will be responsible for electronics development and sensor integration. The modules developed together will help accelerate the time-to-market for a wide range of applications, including the automotive and consumer industries.

     "We are excited to partner with SiS to meet the growing demand for 3D control display applications in the consumer, automotive, home automation and Internet of Things markets," said Dr. Roland Aubauer, Director of Human Interface at Microchip. Microchip is committed to continuing to drive innovation in human interface technology, and the SiS module will ultimately enable our customers to integrate both interface technologies into their applications more quickly. Through this collaboration, a new generation of intuitive, gesture-based user interface products can now be used in a wide range of end products."

     Mr. Shi Zhong Xu, General Manager of SiS, said, "We are very honored to have the opportunity to work with a world-class company like Microchip. We are also excited to bring you the world's first combined 2D/3D technology solutions." By partnering with Microchip, we can foresee a significant increase in both demand and market share for these new products. SiS is committed to constantly bringing innovative, intuitive and creative technologies to the world, and this collaboration is a great example of that."