Cypress Korea (Branch Manager Lim Young-do www.cypress.com) announced that Pioneer of Japan has adopted Cypress's CapSense® solution to implement capacitive touch-sensing controls in its SD8200 wireless digital telephone product line.

A single CapSense device controls 22 capacitive buttons on the telephone, including button illumination when selected.

Cypress is a global leader in the capacitive touch-sensing field with the industry's most comprehensive product portfolio. CapSense devices based on PSoC provide outstanding flexibility and integrated functionality, addressing diverse designs ranging from simple button replacement to complex and feature-rich applications. These convenient solutions deliver excellent noise immunity and waterproof functionality for reliable operation. For more detailed information on CapSense solutions, please refer to the related website. (www.cypress.com/go/capsense)

The Pioneer SD8200 telephone features a built-in answering machine to maximize convenience. This product provides various features to ensure high voice quality.

"In addition to providing excellent voice quality, we wanted to supply products that are highly attractive and intuitive to use. Cypress CapSense has helped us achieve this goal," said Takatera, Senior Engineer at Pioneer.

"Cypress continues to add new customers and applications to our list of satisfied CapSense customers. Pioneer's telephone is an excellent demonstration of CapSense solution's superior touch performance and noise immunity," said Lim Young-do, Branch Manager of Cypress Korea.

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Cypress's CapSense Touch-Sensing solution is used in mobile phones, laptops, consumer electronics products, white goods, automotive applications, and