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Touchscreen Technologievergleich
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7 common touchscreen technologies

Depending on what a touchscreen is needed for, it should be considered which of the 7 common variants is best suited.

Choosing the right technology for a touchscreen is not easy, because different modes of operation bring different advantages of touch detection and vulnerabilities.

Functionality and properties

  • Resistive touchscreens in 4-, 5- or 8-wire design with pressure-based touch detection can be operated universally.
  • Capacitive touchscreens are very user-friendly because no pressure is required. Gloves cannot be used for input.
  • The resistive ULTRA GFG touchscreen from Interelectronix offers several advantages over classic resistive touchscreens thanks to the robust glass film glass construction.
  • Interelectronix surface-capacitive touchscreens offer high response speed and sensitive, but not universal, touch detection.
  • With the Surface Accoustic Wave - SAW technology, also known as Surface Acoustic Wave Technology, very robust touchscreens can be manufactured. However, unintentional touches are poorly filtered.
  • Infrared IR touchscreens from Interelectronix can even be equipped with bulletproof glass to provide optimal security. The high risk of incorrect activation of the highly sensitive technology, on the other hand, is a shortcoming.
  • Projected capacitive PCAP Touches enable gesture recognition thanks to Multi Touch and impress with their robustness and precision.
  • The right technology for every need

    In the specification phase of your order, our technicians will work with you to find the best and most cost-effective technology variant for your individual requirements.

    Touchscreen technologies in direct comparison

    Interelectronix is the global market leader for GFG touchscreens (Glass Film Glass). But our projected capacitive touchscreens called PCAP are also characterized by high resistance, reliability and ease of use.

    Technology Comparison

    Here we provide you with a clear table of the features of the most important touch technologies in direct comparison in order to support you in choosing the most suitable technology for you.

    ULTRA5W Resistive4W ResistiveSAWO.CapacitiveInfraredPCAP
    Sensor lifetime (millions)230354Infinity225Infinity50
    Vandal-proofxxxxx
    Works even with deep scratchesxxxxx
    Abrasion resistancexxxxxx
    Impervious to dirt and dustxxxxx
    Impervious to moisturexxxx
    Impervious to extreme temperaturesxxxx
    Impervious to chemicalsxxxxx
    Impervious to radioxxxxxx
    Impervious to EMC radiationxxxxxx
    No false activation by insectsxxxxx
    Can be sealed IP 68xxxxx
    Can be operated with your fingerxxxxxxx
    Can be operated with a penxxx
    Can be operated with glovesxxxxx
    Mechanical feedback when touchingxxxxx
    Multi-touch capableconditionalconditionalconditionalx