Date: 13/12/2010

Atmel and Ocular LCD collaborate on touch panel technology

Ocular LCD and Atmel are collaborating in offering touchscreen technology. Ocular Crystal Touch is powered by Atmel's maXTouch MCU chips to deliver family of capacitive touch panels in the size of 4.3", 7.0" and 10.1".

"Combining the years of experience and expertise that both companies provide creates a strong and well-respected collaboration," said Phil Spivey, President and CEO of Ocular. "Providing industry-leading Atmel maXTouch solutions with our touch panels gives the enhanced touch panel functionality product designers are looking for. Our team of engineers is well versed in touch technology and adding the strength of Atmel brings our touch panels to the next level."

According to Jon Kiachian, Sr. Director of Touch Marketing at Atmel Corporation, "We are committed to serving the growing touch market with innovative touch solutions. This collaboration enables just that by allowing customers of all sizes to design touchscreens with more intuitive interfaces and better touch capability with Atmel maXTouch technology inside."