Possibly goofy idea...

[René Schmitz]

At 07:30 10.05.00, Scott Gravenhorst wrote:
>Touch switches!  Didn't I read here that a CMOS gate input can
>work as a touch switch?  If so, are there biasing requirements?
>ESD protection things?  Output conditioning?  Could I make the 
>pads by etching a board and coating it with clear lacquer?

Hi Scott!

The relevant link here is: http://www.paia.com/touchsw.htm
I haven't tried it, if you do let us all know.

Bye,
 René


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