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NKK’s transparent touch screens are engineered
to complement the application of choice while
offering superior durability and flexibility. With
options in multiple sizes, and choices of input
by finger, gloved finger or stylus, we maintain a
consistent focus on impeccable quality and value
added solutions with the diverse needs of our
customers at the forefront.
Whether an application requires the 5- or 4-wire
technology, the features include metal tails (analog),
contact reliability with a connector, and ANR film,
eliminating many of the typical visual artifacts. The
film surface is non-glare and hard coated for ease of
use and integrity of the surface.
Additional benefits of NKK’s 5-wire touch screens
include:
• Screens highly resistant to static electricity
and noise pollution
• Drift-free operation despite any temperature
fluctuation
• Greater touch point density translating
to more precision and reduction of false
actuations
• Quicker response time
5-Wire, 4-Wire & Digital Solutions
Resistive Touch Screens
• Wide Range of Available Sizes
• Custom Solutions a Specialty
• Digital and Analog Solutions
• Controllers Available
• Anti-Newton Ring (ANR) Technology
• Design Minimizes Visual Artifacts
• RoHS Compliant
• Information Kiosks
• Industrial Automation
• Banking, Exchange
Management Systems
• Broadcast
• Ofce Automation
DISTINCTIVE CHARACTERISTICS APPLICATIONS
• Medical Equipment
• Hand-held Devices
• Hospitality and
Restaurant
• Gaming
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Customization Options
Parameter Notes & Options
Resistive Analog Touch Screen 4-Wire or 5-Wire
Integrate LCD & Touchscreen Yes - No
5-Wire - Screen Size Diagonal Inches Standard 10.4, 12.1, 15 (min 10.4, max 19)
4-Wire - Screen Size Diagonal Inches Standard 5.7, 6.5, 8.4, 10.4, 12.1, 15 (min 2.5, max 19)
Data Entry Area mm x mm Same as the dimensions of the display area of the LCD
Viewable Area mm x mm Same as the dimensions of the bezel opening of the LCD
Perimeter Dimensions mm x mm
Tail Type PCB standard, FPC option
Tail Pitch 1.25mm is standard
Tail Pins 8 is standard, 4 is option
Tail Length 2 standard options: 65mm or 80mm
Tail Base Width 28.2mm is standard
Tail Location Left side is standard, non-std options top or bottom
Tail Material Carbon-coated silver is standard, option is copper-gold
Glass Thickness 1.1 and 1.8mm are standard (note: total thickness = glass thickness + 0.3mm)
Hardcoat Treatment Standard
Anti-Newton Ring Treatment Standard
Optical Transmission Factor 80% is standard
Controller Yes - No (no = customer will supply)
Communication USB or RS232
Operating System Windows 7 or Windows XP
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FTAS00-121A5
FTAS00-104A5
FTAS00-150A5
5-Wire Resistive Analog Touch Screens
Optical
Light Transmission 80% standard
Film Options Anti-glare, anti-Newton ring standard
Electrical
Power Level 5.5V DC
X Y Resistive Value 20 ~ 80Ω
Insulation Impedance 10MΩ minimum @ 25V DC
Linearity ±2% maximum (after adjustment made by
control board or device driver)
Chattering Time 10 milliseconds maximum
Mechanical
Touch Activation Force 1.47N
Available Sizes 10.4”, 12.1” and 15.0”
Durability
Surface Hardness 2H (JIS K5600)
Expected Operational Life
Writing: 50,000 minimum operations (ap-
proximately 30mm movement with stylus)
Tapping: 10,000,000 operations minimum
(using silicon rubber)
Environmental
Operating Temperature Range –20°C ~ +70°C (–4°F ~ +158°F)
Storage Temperature Range –40°C ~ +80°C (-22°F ~ +158°F)
Relative Humidity +60°C (+140°F), humidity 90%, 240 hours
5-Wire Analog Touch Screens
Part Number
Screen
Size in
Inches
Key Area
Dimensions
Viewing Area
Dimensions
External
Dimensions
Panel
Thickness
Terminal Detail
8 Pin
.049” (1.25mm) Pitch
FTAS00-104A5 10.4 8.5” x 6.45”
(215.9mm x 163.9mm)
8.66” x 6.61”
(219.9mm x 167.9mm)
9.31” x 7.22”
(236.5mm x 183.3mm)
.083”
(2.1mm)
Length
3.15” (80.0mm)
FTAS00-121A5 12.1 9.8” x 7.37”
(249.0mm x 187.2mm)
9.94” x 7.50”
(252.4mm x 190.6mm)
10.52” x 8.1”
(267.1mm x 205.8mm)
.083”
(2.1mm)
Length
3.15” (80.0mm)
FTAS00-150A5 15.0 12.05” x 9.06”
(306.1mm x 230.1mm)
12.19” x 9.19”
(309.5mm x 233.5mm)
12.79” x 9.79”
(324.8mm x 248.7mm)
.083”
(2.1mm)
Length
3.15” (80.0mm)
Note: See web site for dimensioned drawings for all 5-Wire Analog Touch Screens.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR 5-WIRE
PART NUMBERS & DESCRIPTIONS FOR 5-WIRE
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D
B
C
EF
G
2.36
(60.0)
2.76
(70.0)
3.15
(80.0)
1.11
(28.2)
.197
(5.0) .394
(10.0)
Pin 1
.049
(1.25)
.443
(11.25)
Typ
.020
(0.5)
.031
(0.8)Typ
Pin 8
Reinforcement Film
.012
(0.3)
.083
(2.1)
Tail
Contact Side
Reinforcement Film
Top Electrode
Bottom Electrode
Reinforcement Film
Tin Plating
FTAS00-XXXA5
Viewable Area
Active Area
UL
1
8
LL LR
UR
UL, LL, UR, LR: Bottom Electrode Terminal
SENSE: Top Electrode Terminal
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR 5-WIRE
5-Wire Analog Touch Screen Dimensions
Part Number
Screen
Size in
Inches
Dim A
Dim B
Viewable
Area
Dim C
Active
Area
Dim D
Dim E
Viewable
Area
Dim F
Active
Area
Dim G
Center of
Active Area
FTAS00-104A5 10.4 9.31
(236.5) +/–0.3
8.66
(219.9)
8.50
(215.9)
7.22
(183.3) +/–0.3
6.61
(167.9)
6.45
(163.9)
4.79
(121.55)
FTAS00-121A5 12.1 10.52
(267.1) +/–0.3
9.94
(252.4)
9.80
(249.0)
8.10
(205.8) +/–0.3
7.50
(190.6)
7.37
(187.2)
5.37
(136.4)
FTAS00-150A5 15.0 12.79
(324.8) +/–0.3
12.19
(309.5)
12.05
(306.1)
9.79
(248.7) +/–0.3
9.19
(233.5)
9.06
(230.1)
6.49
(164.95)
Pins Signal
1 UR
2 UL
3NC
4,5 SENSE
6NC
7 LL
8 LR
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Controller Boards
Available
for RS232C
Controller Boards
Available
for USB
• High Quality and Reliability
• Easy Integration Replacing Mouse Functionality
• Compatible with Control Board USB/RS2
• Device Driver Compatible with Vista and Windows XP
Operating Systems
• Interface: USB and RS232C
• High Speed and Accuracy
• Built-in Calibration Function
• Data Function Removal Built In to Eliminate Noise
IC & Accessories
5-Wire Touch Screen Controller Boards & Drivers
AT713 Receptacle Connector
This Receptacle Connector with code connects to RS232C
communication of the controller boards.
AT714 Receptacle Connector
AT714 is a Receptacle Connector with code to connect to
power source of the control boards.
The IC is for use with the 5- and 4-wire transparent touch screens,
and is available for those who prefer to design their own control-
ler boards. When the screen is touched, it recognizes the position
of the touch by the level of the analog voltage detected by the
A/D. The A/D converter receives the value and sends a set of
coordinate values as serial data or USB.
See web site or contact factory for IC specications.
NKK offers controller boards compatible with USB or with
RS232C. See web site or contact factory for specications and
technical data.
For more details and dimensioned drawings of the accessories,
go to the web site or call our engineering support personnel.
IC FTCSU564
Controller Boards
Type Part No. Communication
Protocol
5-Wire FTCS05B RS232C
5-Wire FTCU05B USB
See web site for dimensioned drawings or technical
data for any of the controller boards and drivers.
DISTINCTIVE CHARACTERISTICS
DISTINCTIVE CHARACTERISTICS OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
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Below are some general precautions for the 5-wire & 4-wire touch screen devices. Please check web site for complete documentation.
Installation (4-wire, 5-wire)
• Do not pull on the tail. Do not apply stress to the tail area.
• Avoid vibration or shock.
• The touch screen mounting should not be loose.
• Ensure there are no burrs around the edges of the case or housing that can cause false actuation. The edges of the case or housing should
not enter the keying area.
• The case or housing and upper electrode should have a space of about 0.5 mm to accommodate expansion or shrinkage due to humidity
variances. If a shock barrier is used do not press hard on the upper electrode area. Any shock barrier should be installed more than 0.6
mm above the screen.
• To secure the touch screen, secure the lower portion with an item such as the LCD display panel. Do not secure the upper electrode with
double-sided tape or similar items to avoid stress that can damage the upper or lower electrode.
• In order to balance upper and lower pressure, an air vent may be installed. Ensure that no liquid or oil will enter into the device.
Handling Precautions (4-wire, 5-wire)
• When opening product, take precaution with up/down and front/back directions. Glass edges are not chamfered, corners or edges can
be sharp. Wear gloves when handling the product.
• Do not pick up the product by the tail or pull the tail area.
• Use gloves or nger cots to prevent ngerprints on surface.
• When handling the product, hold it outside of the viewing area.
• Avoid stacking multiple products or placing other items on the product.
• Remove protective lm after installation is completed.
Operating Precautions (4-wire, 5-wire)
• Only operate with ngers or a touch screen stylus.
• Do not press hard with pen or similar objects between viewing area and key area.
Design Precautions (4-wire, 5-wire)
• With analog type, resistive value change can dislocate the input area. Input area can be calibrated with software.
• When installing on top of a LCD, noise from the display device can create misoperation. To avoid noise, implement actions such as
grounding the display device frame.
• Do not create software for two point touch as analog type will read the center point between two touch points.
• When used to draw a line, analog type will have a break at dot spacer. Compensate for this with software.
Other Precautions (4-wire, 5-wire)
• Clean with a soft cloth and ethanol. Do not use any cleaning agents other than ethanol.
• Store product in original package and store at the temperature and humidity range specied.
• Do not store in an environment with acids or other corrosive gases or dew.
• Not suited for use in critical control systems such as nuclear power, aerospace, medical or transportation equipment, without
proper failsafe design consideration.
Handling Precautions (5-wire)
• NKK warrantees the 5-wire touch panel when it is used with the NKK control board and driver. Do not use third party control boards.
• 5-wire devices can misalign cathode position or touch position even after calibration. See web site for details.
• Create a larger input area. If you have the input button at the edge of a screen, it might not operate properly.
• Complete 9 point calibration with NKK driver. If more precision is desired, 25 point calibration is recommended.
Handling of Controller Board (5-wire)
• Warranty for one year after delivery. We do not warrantee the controller board unless used with NKK touch panel.
• Use arc prevention to protect device from static electricity.
• Power source should be activated after host and touch panel are connected.
• When inserting connector CN1 and touch panel tail, be sure the slider of connector CN1 is pulled. Do not pull more than 10 times.
• Do not alter the product.
• Do not use any commands other than the ones specied in specications.
• Place the product away from noise source (such as inverter from LCD operation) since tail can be affected by noise.
• If device driver (USB) does not work after installation, reboot the host computer while connected to the controller board.
• This product does not support suspended mode (USB).
• Protocol of USB transmission is one frame per one transaction.
• Contact factory if not using protocol above.