Rugged and reliable touch solutions for transport systems and in-vehicle applications

Support for UV and corrosion resistance with extended temperature specification

Display solutions and embedded systems provider, Review Display Systems (RDS) has announced the availability and support for a wide range of PCap touch solutions for in-vehicle and transportation applications from leading global touch solution supplier AMT.

Transportation systems, vehicles and vessels are operated in a wide range of terrestrial, subterranean, atmospheric, and marine environments. The display and touch technologies used in these systems need to provide dependable operation under a wide range of operating environments and conditions.

Temperature immunity - touchscreen solution provider AMT, develops and supplies PCap (projected capacitive) touch panels that are specified to an automotive standard operating temperature range of -40°C to +85°C, and a storage temperature range of -50°C to +90°C. Temperature change is tested with thermal cycling of -40°C (30 minutes) to +85°C (30 minutes), for 100 cycles.

UV resistance - transportation systems and infrastructure equipment are often operated extensively in outdoor environments, and as a necessity need to be able to withstand prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. A system that is unprotected and subjected to extended UV (ultraviolet) radiation can cause yellowing, hazing, and material degradation.

AMT PCap touchscreen solutions have been successfully tested to strict industry standards including accelerated UV ageing and weathering standard ASTM G154 Cycle 1 to 1,000 hours, and environmental conditions standard MIL-STD-810H Pro 1 to 1,000 hours.

EMC and noise immunity - electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) is important in all transportation applications. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations require all devices installed on aircraft to pass certification to DO-160 Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment. Employing suitable integration and firmware adjustment, AMT PCAP touch solutions can meet DO-160 Conducted RF Emission at 150KHz to 152MHz and Radiated RF Emission at 100MHz to 6000MHz test standards. AMT’s hardware and software design solutions enable excellent electromagnetic immunity for all transportation applications.

Local support - Review Display Systems is able to supply and support a wide range of AMT PCap touch solutions and associated peripheral components. Offering technical and engineering support, Review Display Systems has experience of designing and developing fully integrated touchscreen-based embedded systems for a wide range of application environments including in-vehicle and transport systems.