Microchip Technology AC244044 Data Sheet

Page of 448
 2010-2012 Microchip Technology Inc.
DS41440C-page 321
PIC16(L)F1825/1829
27.0 CAPACITIVE SENSING (CPS) 
MODULE
The Capacitive Sensing (CPS) module allows for an
interaction with an end user without a mechanical
interface. In a typical application, the CPS module is
attached to a pad on a Printed Circuit Board (PCB),
which is electrically isolated from the end user. When the
end user places their finger over the PCB pad, a
capacitive load is added, causing a frequency shift in the
CPS module. The CPS module requires software and at
least one timer resource to determine the change in
frequency. Key features of this module include:
• Analog MUX for monitoring multiple inputs
• Capacitive sensing oscillator
• Multiple Power modes
• High-power range with variable voltage references
• Multiple timer resources
• Software control
• Operation during Sleep
FIGURE 27-1:
CAPACITIVE SENSING BLOCK DIAGRAM 
Note 1:
Reference CPSCON1 register (
for channels implemented on each device.
2:
If CPSON = 0, disabling capacitive sensing, no channel is selected.
TMR0CS
CPS0
CPS1
CPS2
CPS3
CPS4
CPS5
CPS6
CPSCH<3:0>
Capacitive 
Sensing
Oscillator
CPSOSC
CPSON
CPSRNG<1:0>
TMR0
0
1
Set
TMR0IF
Overflow
T0XCS
0
1
T0CKI
CPSOUT
CPS7
CPSCLK
F
OSC
/4
Timer0 Module
CPSON
(2)
T1CS<1:0>
T1OSC/
T1CKI
TMR1H:TMR1L
EN
T1GSEL<1:0>
Timer1 Gate
Control Logic
T1G
F
OSC
F
OSC
/4
Timer1 Module
sync_C1OUT
sync_C2OUT
0
1
Int.
Ref.
FVR
DAC 
Ref+
Ref-
CPSRM
0
1
CPS9
(1)
CPS10
(1)
CPS11
(1)
CPS8
(1)
Output