3D gesture development kit up for grabs

17 September 2014 News

Dataweek and Microchip are offering readers the chance to win an MGC3130 Hillstar Development Kit (DM160218) for 3D gesturing systems.

The kit provides designers with an easy step-by-step approach to develop 3D gesturing systems with Microchip’s MGC3130 and electrodes that meet their specific space requirements. The MGC3130 is the world’s first single-chip 3D gesture/free space position tracking solution.

The kit is a complete reference system consisting of an MGC3130 module and one example 4-layer reference electrode with 95 x 60 mm sensitive area. With several additional reference electrode designs, the Aurea graphical user interface software, and an I²C-to-USB bridge module, it enables easy design-in of the chip into several different form factors.

The GestIC technology powering the MGC3130 serves a wide range of applications in computing, such as laptops, keyboards, input devices; lighting applications including lighting switches and controls; consumer electronics such as audio docks, printers and copiers; and automotive markets for automotive interior controls, among others.

For the chance to win an MGC3130 Hillstar 3D Gesture Development Kit visit www.microchip-comps.com/dataweek-hillstar

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