Another facet of Microchip’s mTouch™ sensing solutions is their ability to work through both plastic and metallic design finishes. The designer does not have to compromise on the stylish, modern and elegant look to work with the user interface. Whether using a brushed metal or stainless steel surface, Microchip has a solution. In many cases such surfaces are desirable to enable water-proof performance or to aid individuals with disabilities using Braille. It is important to understand that there is no single perfect touch technology that fits every design and application as all have different strengths and weaknesses. Resistive technology is the market volume leader by far, with greater than 80% of all touch designs. The main advantages of resistive touch sensors are low cost, easy integration and the acceptance of finger, stylus or gloved input. Popular consumer applications that use multi-touch and gestures have fueled an increased demand for projected capacitive touch sensors. In addition to enabling multi-touch, projected capacitive offers a durable glass front that also provides superior optics.