Touch Screens Series FT

Resistive Touch Screens

Toggles
5-Wire, 4-Wire & Digital Solutions

Rockers
NKK’s transparent touch screens are engineered

Pushbuttons
to complement the application of choice while
offering superior durability and flexibility. With
options in multiple sizes, and choices of input

Programmable Illuminated PB
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,

Keylocks
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.

Rotaries
Additional benefits of NKK’s 5-wire touch screens
include:
• Screens highly resistant to static electricity
and noise pollution

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• Drift-free operation despite any temperature
fluctuation
• Greater touch point density translating

Tactiles
to more precision and reduction of false
actuations
• Quicker response time

DISTINCTIVE CHARACTERISTICS Tilt

APPLICATIONS
Touch

• Wide Range of Available Sizes L

• Custom Solutions a Specialty • Information Kiosks • Medical Equipment

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• Digital and Analog Solutions • Industrial Automation • Hand-held Devices

• Controllers Available • Banking, Exchange • Hospitality and
Management Systems Restaurant
Accessories

• Anti-Newton Ring (ANR) Technology

for Analog Touch Screens • Broadcast • Gaming
• Design Minimizes Visual Artifacts • Office Automation
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• RoHS Compliant

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Customization Options
Toggles
Rockers

Parameter Notes & Options

Pushbuttons

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)
Programmable Illuminated PB

4-Wire - Screen Size Diagonal Inches Standard 5.7, 6.5, 8.4, 10.4, 10.6, 12.1, 15, 15.6, 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 2 standard options: PCB or FPC

Keylocks

Tail Pitch PCB: 1.25mm / FPC: 1.0mm

Tail Pins PCB: 8 pins / FPC: 4 pins
Tail Length 2 standard options: 65mm or 80mm
Rotaries

Tail Base Width PCB: 28.2mm / FPC: 15.0mm

Tail Location 10.4 is left and top / Other sizes are left
PCB: Carbon-coated silver is standard, option is copper-gold
Tail Material
FPC: Polyimide resin from PET
Slides

Glass Thickness 1.1 and 1.8mm are standard (note: total thickness = glass thickness + 0.3mm)
Hardcoat Treatment Standard
Tactiles

Anti-Newton Ring Treatment Standard

Optical Transmission Factor 80% is standard

Controller Yes - No (no = customer will supply)

Tilt

Communication USB or RS232C

Operating System Windows 7, 8 and 10 Compartible
Touch

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Accessories
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General Specifications

Toggles
Rockers
5-Wire Resistive Analog Touch Screens
Optical

Light Transmission 80% standard

Pushbuttons
Film Options Anti-glare, anti-Newton ring standard

Electrical

Programmable Illuminated PB
Power Level 5.5V DC

X Y Resistive Value 20 ~ 80Ω FTAS00-10.4A-5

Insulation Impedance 10MΩ minimum @ 25V DC

± 2 % maximum (after adjustment made by

Linearity
control board or device driver)

Chattering Time 10 milliseconds maximum

Mechanical

Keylocks
Touch Activation Force 1.47N

Available Sizes 10.4”, 12.1” and 15.0”

Durability
FTAS00-12.1A-5

Rotaries
Surface Hardness 2H (JIS K5600)

Writing: 50,000 minimum operations (ap-

proximately 30mm movement with stylus)
Expected Operational Life
Tapping: 10,000,000 operations minimum

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(using silicon rubber)

Environmental

Operating Temperature Range –20°C ~ +70°C (–4°F ~ +158°F)

Tactiles
Storage Temperature Range –40°C ~ +80°C (-22°F ~ +158°F)

Relative Humidity +60°C (+140°F), humidity 90%, 240 hours

FTAS00-15A-5

Tilt
PART NUMBERS & DESCRIPTIONS FOR 5-WIRE
5-Wire Analog Touch Screens
Touch

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Screen Terminal Detail
Key Area Viewing Area External Panel
Part Number Size in 8 Pin
Dimensions Dimensions Dimensions Thickness
Inches .049” (1.25mm) Pitch
Indicators

8.5” x 6.45” 8.66” x 6.61” 9.31” x 7.22” .083” Length

FTAS00-10.4A-5 10.4
(215.9mm x 163.9mm) (219.9mm x 167.9mm) (236.5mm x 183.3mm) (2.1mm) 3.15” (80.0mm)
Accessories

9.8” x 7.37” 9.94” x 7.50” 10.52” x 8.1” .083” Length

FTAS00-12.1A-5 12.1
(249.0mm x 187.2mm) (252.4mm x 190.6mm) (267.1mm x 205.8mm) (2.1mm) 3.15” (80.0mm)

12.05” x 9.06” 12.19” x 9.19” 12.79” x 9.79” .083” Length

FTAS00-15A-5 15.0
(306.1mm x 230.1mm) (309.5mm x 233.5mm) (324.8mm x 248.7mm) (2.1mm) 3.15” (80.0mm)
Supplement

Note: See web site for dimensioned drawings for all 5-Wire Analog Touch Screens.

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR 5-WIRE

Rockers
Pushbuttons
Programmable Illuminated PB
Keylocks
Rotaries
Slides

Pins Signal
1 UR
Tactiles

2 UL
3 NC
4,5 SENSE
Tilt

6 NC
7 LL
8 LR
Touch

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5-Wire Analog Touch Screen Dimensions

Screen Dim B Dim C Dim E Dim F Dim G

Part Number Size in Dim A Viewable Active Dim D Viewable Active Center of
Indicators

Inches Area Area Area Area Active Area

9.31 8.66 8.50 7.22 6.61 6.45 4.79

FTAS00-10.4A-5 10.4
(236.5) +/–0.3 (219.9) (215.9) (183.3) +/–0.3 (167.9) (163.9) (121.55)
Accessories

10.52 9.94 9.80 8.10 7.50 7.37 5.37

FTAS00-12.1A-5 12.1
(267.1) +/–0.3 (252.4) (249.0) (205.8) +/–0.3 (190.6) (187.2) (136.4)
Supplement

12.79 12.19 12.05 9.79 9.19 9.06 6.49

FTAS00-15A-5 15.0
(324.8) +/–0.3 (309.5) (306.1) (248.7) +/–0.3 (233.5) (230.1) (164.95)

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Toggles
5-Wire Touch Screen Controller Boards & Drivers

DISTINCTIVE CHARACTERISTICS

Rockers
• High Quality and Reliability
• Easy Integration Replacing Mouse Functionality
• Compatible with Control Board USB/RS232C

Pushbuttons
• Device Driver Compatible with Vista and Windows XP
Operating Systems
NKK offers controller boards compatible with USB or with
RS232C. See web site or contact factory for specifications and

Programmable Illuminated PB
technical data.

Controller Boards
Available
Controller Boards
for RS232C
Communication
Type Part No.
Protocol

Keylocks
5-Wire FTCS05B RS232C

5-Wire FTCU05B USB

Controller Boards
Available

Rotaries
for USB See web site for dimensioned drawings or technical data for any
of the controller boards and drivers.

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IC & Accessories

DISTINCTIVE CHARACTERISTICS OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Tactiles
• Interface: USB and RS232C AT713 Receptacle Connector
• High Speed and Accuracy This Receptacle Connector with code connects to RS232C
• Built-in Calibration Function communication of the controller boards.

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• Data Function Removal Built In to Eliminate Noise
Touch

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IC CSU 548

AT714 Receptacle Connector

Indicators

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-
Accessories

ler boards. When the screen is touched, it recognizes the position

of the touch by the level of analog voltage detected by the A/D.
The A/D converter receives the value and sends a set of coordi-
nate values as serial data or USB.
Supplement

For more details and dimensioned drawings of the accessories,

See web site or contact factory for IC specifications. go to the web site or call our engineering support personnel.

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General Specifications
Toggles
Rockers

4-Wire Analog Resistive Touch Screens

Power Level 1mA @ 5V DC (resistive load)

Pushbuttons

XY Resistive Value Narrow: 250 ~ 850Ω Wide: 120 ~ 1,500Ω

Linearity ±1.5% maximum

Insulation Impedance 10MΩ minimum @ 25V DC

Programmable Illuminated PB

Writing: 50,000 operations minimum (approximately 30mm movement with stylus)

Expected Operational Life
Tapping: 1,000,000 operations minimum (pressing force 4.9N using silicone rubber, hardness 60°)

Touch Activation Force 1.47N maximum

Chattering Time 10 milliseconds maximum

Relative Humidity +60°C (+140°F), humidity 90%, 240 hours

Keylocks

Operating Temperature Range –20°C ~ +70°C (-4°F ~ +158°F)

Storage Temperature Range –40°C ~ +80°C (–40°F ~ +176°F)

Light Transmission 80% standard (Touch Panel portion)

Rotaries

Surface Hardness 2H minimum (JIS K5600)

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APPLICATIONS Cross Section View of Touch Screen

Tactiles

• Office Automation • Medical Equipment

Transparent Top Electrode
Conductive Film Surface (Film)
• Industrial Automation • Broadcast
Adhesive Layer
• Information Technology • Hospitality
Tilt

Bottom Electrode Dot Spacer

• Banking Systems • Gaming/Entertainment (Glass or Film)
Touch

L Specializing in Custom Products Control Board for Analog Touch Panels

• Custom sizes for Resistive Touch Screens • Combining an analog touch panel with a
Indicators

• Capability to attach touch screens to LCDs or controller board device driver on a computer
other components enables performing the same operations as with
a mouse by touching the touch panel screen
• Specializing in custom construction such as film
plus film combinations • NKK offers controller boards compatible with
Accessories

USB or with RS232C

• Fingerprint resistant, high transmittance films
• Availability of metallic tails (i.e., copper pattern
plus gold plate)
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Distinctive Characteristics

Toggles
Expansion of FT Series with more universal options include wider, larger and

Rockers
narrow frame types

Construction of film and glass with superior durability and flexibility

Pushbuttons
Choice of input methods: finger or stylus

Wide range of panel sizes in analog includes 5.7”, 6.5”, 8.4”, 10.4”, 10.6",

Programmable Illuminated PB
12.1”, 15”, 15.6” and 19”

Anti-Newton Ring (ANR) Technology eliminates many of the typical visual

artifacts for analog types

Operator can easily direct the device without specialized technical training or
computer knowledge by combining touch screen to LCD panel, plasma EL or other display

Touch screens support flexible design, including digital and analog, in a variety of sizes and relatively low cost

Keylocks
Anti-glare surface reduces reflection from fluorescent lighting, sunlight, etc.

Adhesive layer between glass and film has improved durability to withstand diverse environmental conditions

Rotaries
Hard resin coating on film's surface ensures excellent protection against scratches or damage

TYPICAL TOUCH SCREEN ORDERING EXAMPLE

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FT AS 00 10.6 A W 4 A

Tactiles
Number of Keys Input Method *Position of Tail (Analog) Tail
00 Analog A Finger or Stylus No No Printed Tail
Left or Right (Horizontal)
Code Code 1.25mm Pitch
V Top or Bottom (Vertical) FPC Tail

Tilt
A
Screen Size Narrow Frame Type 1 1.0mm Pitch
S
(Horizontal)
5.7 5.7”
Narrow Frame Type 2
6.5 6.5” N
Touch

(Horizontal) Type L
8.4 8.4”
W Wide Type (Horizontal) 4 4-Wire
10.4 10.4”
10.6 10.6”
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DESCRIPTION FOR TYPICAL ORDERING EXAMPLE

12.1 12.1” FTAS00–10.6AW–4
15 15.0”
15.6 15.6” Touch Screen with Wide Type
Accessories

10.6" Screen (Horizontal Tail Position)

19 19.0”

* Aspect Ratio:
Narrow Frame: 4:3 Finger or Stylus Input
Supplement

Wide Frame: 16:9

4-Wire Analog

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PART NUMBERS & DESCRIPTIONS

Rockers
Pushbuttons

FTAS00-5.7AS-4 FTAS00-6.5AS-4 FTAS00-8.4AS-4 FTAS00-10.4AS-4

Programmable Illuminated PB

FTAS00-10.4AV-4 FTAS00-12.1AN-4 FTAS00-15AN-4 FTAS00-19AN-4

Keylocks
Rotaries

FTAS00-10.6AW-4 FTAS00-12.1AW-4 FTAS00-15.6AW-4

4-Wire Analog Touch Screens

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Screen Terminal Detail

Key Area Viewing Area External Panel
Part Number Size in 8 Pin
Dimensions Dimensions Dimensions Thickness
Inches .049” (1.25mm) Pitch
Tactiles

4.54” x 3.40” 4.76” x 3.61” 5.16” x 3.98” .055” Length

FTAS00-5.7AS-4 5.7
(115.2mm x 86.4mm) (121.0mm x 91.6mm) (131.0mm x 101.0mm) (1.4mm) 2.56” (65.0mm)
5.20” x 3.90” 5.43” x 4.13” 5.91” x 4.57” .055” Length
FTAS00-6.5AS-4 6.5
(132.0mm x 99.0mm) (138.0mm x 105.0mm) (150.0mm x 116.0mm) (1.4mm) 2.56” (65.0mm)
6.73” x 5.10” 6.95” x 5.33” 7.34” x 5.69” .083” Length
FTAS00-8.4AS-4 8.4
Tilt

(170.9mm x 129.6mm) (176.5mm x 135.4mm) (186.5mm x 144.4mm) (2.1mm) 3.15” (80.0mm)

8.32” x 6.24” 8.47” x 6.39” 8.88” x 6.75” .083” Length
FTAS00-10.4AS-4 10.4
(211.2mm x 158.4mm) (215.0mm x 162.4mm) (225.6mm x 171.4mm) (2.1mm) 3.15” (80.0mm)
Touch

8.35” x 6.28” 8.52” x 6.43” 8.92” x 7.21” .083” Length

L FTAS00-10.4AV-4 10.4
(212.2mm x 159.4mm) (216.4mm x 163.4mm) (226.5mm x 183.0mm) (2.1mm) 3.15” (80.0mm)
9.677” x 7.256” 9.827” x 7.406” 10.236” x 7.795” .083” Length
FTAS00-12.1AN4 12.1
(245.8mm x 184.3mm) (249.6mm x 188.1mm) (260.0mm x 198.0mm) (2.1mm) 3.15” (80.0mm)
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11.972” x 8.980” 12.130” x 9.138” 12.669” x 9.665” .083” Length

FTAS00-15AN-4 15.0
(304.1mm x 228.1mm) (308.1mm x 232.1mm) (321.8mm x 245.5mm) (2.1mm) 3.15” (80.0mm)
14.815” x 11.850” 15.039” x 12.102” 15.571” x 12.638” .083” Length
FTAS00-19AN-4 19.0
(376.3mm x 301.0mm) (382.0mm x 307.4mm) (395.5mm x 321.0mm) (2.1mm) 3.15” (80.0mm)
Accessories

9.071” x 5.441” 9.189” x 5.563” 9.756” x 6.094” .083” Length

FTAS00-10.6AW-4 10.6
(230.4mm x 138.2mm) (233.4mm x 141.3mm) (247.8mm x 154.8mm) (2.1mm) 3.15” (80.0mm)
10.280” x 6.425” 10.404” x 6.551” 10.827” x 6.929” .083” Length
FTAS00-12.1AW-4 12.1
(261.12mm x 163.2mm) (264.26mm x 166.4mm) (275.0mm x 176.0mm) (2.1mm) 3.15” (80.0mm)
Supplement

13.551” x 7.618” 13.681” x 7.748” 14.276” x 8.433” .083” Length

FTAS00-15.6AW-4 15.6
(344.2mm x 193.5mm) (347.5mm x 196.8mm) (362.6mm x 214.2mm) (2.1mm) 3.15” (80.0mm)

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Toggles
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR 4-WIRE

4-Wire with Horizontal Tail

Rockers
Pushbuttons
Programmable Illuminated PB
Keylocks
Tail Dimensions for
FTAS00-5.7AS-4

Rotaries
FTAS00-6.5AS-4

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Tactiles
Pins Signal
1,2 YUP
3,4 YLO

Tilt
5,6 XLE
7,8 XRI Touch

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4-Wire Analog Touch Screen Dimensions
Screen Dim B Dim C Dim E Dim G
Indicators

Dim F
Part Number Size in Dim A Viewable Active Dim D Viewable Center of Dim H
Active Area
Inches Area Area Area Active Area
5.16” 4.76” 4.54” 3.40” 3.61” 3.98” 2.65” .055”
FTAS00-5.7AS-4 5.7
(131±0.3mm) (121mm) (115.2mm) (86.4mm) (91.6mm) (101±0.3mm) (67.25mm) (1.4mm)
Accessories

5.91” 5.43” 5.20” 3.90” 4.13” 4.57” 3.03” .055”

FTAS00-6.5AS-4 6.5
(150±0.3mm) (138mm) (132mm) (99mm) (105mm) (116±0.3mm) (77mm) (1.4mm)
7.34” 6.95” 6.73” 5.10” 5.33” 5.69” 3.73” .083”
FTAS00-8.4AS-4 8.4
(186.5±0.3mm) (176.5mm) (170.9mm) (129.6mm) (135.4mm) (144.4±0.3mm) (94.85mm) (2.1mm)
Supplement

8.88” 8.46” 8.31” 6.24” 6.39” 6.75” 4.49” .083”

FTAS00-10.4AS-4 10.4
(225.6±0.3mm) (215mm) (211.2mm) (158.4mm) (162.4mm) (171.4±0.3mm) (114.1mm) (2.1mm)

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR 4-WIRE

4-Wire with Vertical Tail

Rockers

FTAS00-10.4AV-4
Pushbuttons
Programmable Illuminated PB
Keylocks
Rotaries
Slides
Tactiles
Tilt
Touch

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Indicators

Pins Signal
Accessories

1, 2 YUP
3, 4 YLO
5, 6 XRI
Supplement

7, 8 XLE XLE, XRI: Top Electrode Terminal

YUP, YLO: Bottom Electrode Terminal

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Toggles
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR 4-WIRE

4-Wire with Horizontal Tail & Narrow Frame

Rockers
A
B Viewable Area
(1.5) Air Vent
C Active Area
.059

Pushbuttons
(80.0) ±0.1
3.150
(70.0)
2.756 YUP

Programmable Illuminated PB
(60.0)
2.362

(5.0) ±1.0
.197

(1.25) Typ (10.0) ±1.0

H
.049 .394
D
Pin 1
1 E
XLE

XRI
F
8

(11.25) ±0.1 (28.2) Center of Active Area

.443 Pin 8 1.110

Keylocks
(0.8) Typ
.031 Reinforcement Film

Rotaries
YLO

G Center of Active Area

Slides
Contact Side Reinforcement Film Top Electrode

Tactiles
(0.3) ±0.05
.012 Reinforcement Tail Bottom Electrode (2.1) ±0.2
.083

YUP
Pins Signal
1, 2 YUP

Tilt
1
XLE XRI
8 3, 4 YLO

YLO
5, 6 XLE
7, 8 XRI
Touch

YUP, YLO: Top Electrode Terminal

XLE, XRI : Bottom Electrode Terminal L

4-Wire Analog Touch Screen Dimensions

Indicators

Dim G Dim H
Screen Dim B Dim C Dim D Dim E
Center of Center of
Part Number Size in Dim A Viewable Active Active Viewable Dim F
Active Area Active Area
Inches Area Area Area Area
(Horizontal) (Vertical)
Accessories

10.236” 9.827” 9.677” 7.256” 7.406” 7.795” 5.177” 3.850”

FTAS00-12.1AN-4 12.1
(260.0±0.3mm) (249.6mm) (245.8mm) (184.3mm) (188.1mm) (198.0±0.3mm) (131.5mm) (97.8mm)

12.669” 12.130” 11.972” 8.980” 9.138” 9.665” 6.398” 4.833”

FTAS00-15AN-4 15.0
(321.8±0.3mm) (308.1mm) (304.1mm) (228.1mm) (232.1mm) (245.5±0.3mm) (162.5mm) (122.75mm)
Supplement

15.571” 15.039” 14.815” 11.850” 12.102” 12.638” 7.799” 6.319”

FTAS00-19AN-4 19.0
(395.5±0.3mm) (382.0mm) (376.3mm) (301.0mm) (307.4mm) (321.0±0.3mm) (198.1mm) (160.5mm)

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR 4-WIRE

4-Wire with Horizontal Tail & Wide Frame

Rockers

A
B Viewable Area
(1.5) Air Vent
C Active Area
.059
Pushbuttons

(80.0) ±0.1
3.15
(70.0)
2.756
(60.0)
YUP
2.362
Programmable Illuminated PB

(5.0) ±1.0
.197 H
(1.25) Typ (10.0) ±1.0
.049 .394 D
Pin 1
1 E
XLE

XRI
F
8

(11.25) ±0.1 (28.2) Center of Active Area

.443 Pin 8 1.110

(0.8) Typ
.031 Reinforcement Film
Keylocks

YLO

G Center of Active Area

Rotaries

Contact Side Tail Top Electrode

Slides

(0.3) ±0.05 (2.1) ±0.2

.012 Reinforcement Reinforcement Film Bottom Electrode .083
Tactiles

YUP
Pins Signal
1, 2 YUP
Tilt

1
XLE XRI
8 3, 4 YLO

YLO
5, 6 XLE
7, 8 XRI
Touch

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XLE, XRI : Bottom Electrode Terminal

4-Wire Analog Touch Screen Dimensions

Indicators

Dim G Dim H
Screen Dim B Dim C Dim D Dim E
Center of Center of
Part Number Size in Dim A Viewable Active Active Viewable Dim F
Active Area Active Area
Inches Area Area Area Area
(Horizontal) (Vertical)
Accessories

9.756” 9.189” 9.071” 5.441” 5.563” 6.094” 4.933” 2.984”

FTAS00-10.6AW-4 10.6
(247.8±0.3mm) (233.4mm) (230.4mm) (138.2mm) (141.3mm) (154.8±0.3mm) (125.3mm) (75.8mm)

10.827” 10.404” 10.280” 6.425” 6.551” 6.929” 5.468” 3.465”

FTAS00-12.1AW-4 12.1
(275.0±0.3mm) (264.26mm) (261.12mm) (163.2mm) (166.4mm) (176.0±0.3mm) (138.89mm) (88.0mm)
Supplement

14.276” 13.681” 13.551” 7.618” 7.748” 8.433” 7.138” 4.217”

FTAS00-15.6AW-4 15.6
(362.6±0.3mm) (347.5mm) (344.2mm) (193.5mm) (196.8mm) (214.2±0.3mm) (181.3mm) (107.1mm)

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4-Wire Touch Screen Controller Boards & Drivers

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DISTINCTIVE CHARACTERISTICS Controller Boards
Communication
Type Part No.

Rockers
• Compatible with Control Board USB/RS232C Protocol
• Equipped with EPROM for Saving Setting Data 4-Wire FTCS04A/FTCS04A2 RS232C
• Device Drivers are Windows 7 and 8 Compatible 4-Wire FTCS04B RS232C

Pushbuttons
4-Wire FTCU04B USB

System Configuration for USB System Configuration for RS232C

Programmable Illuminated PB
AT713
USB Receptacle RS232C
Cable USB Controller Connector Connector Controller Connector
Board Board
Analog Analog
Touch Screen Touch Screen

RS232C IC Chip
USB IC Chip Header FTCSU564
PC Header FTCSU564 PC Connector
Connector AT714 Receptacle
Header Connector Connects
Connector to Power Source
Install Monitor Install for 5V Monitor
Device Driver Device Driver 5V DC

Keylocks
Power
Supply
Available through NKK Switches

Touch panels can be operated the same as PC mouse functions by combining a control board or device driver and analog touch screen.
For specifications or technical data for the controller boards and drivers, see NKK's web site or call our engineering support personnel.

Rotaries
General Specifications
Items FTCS04A & FTCS04A2 FTCS04B FTCU04B

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Interface RS232C RS232C USB 2.0 Full Speed
Clock 10MHz 6MHz 6MHz
Supply Voltage 5.0V 5.0V 5.0V
Resolution 10bit 10bit 10bit

Tactiles
Current Consumption 40mA maximum 40mA maximum 100mA maximum
*1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, ______
Communication Speed 9600 bps
19,200 bps (Standard is 9600 bps)
Data Length: 8bit Data Length: 8bit

Tilt
Communication Format Parity: None, Odd Number, Even Number Parity: None ______
Stop Bit: 1, 2 Stop Bit: 1
*Applies to FTCS04A only; may be changed by commanding from host on FTCS04A2
Touch

Absolute Maximum Ratings Recommended Values L

Items Symbols Minimum Maximum Notes Items Symbols Minimum Typical Maximum Notes

Supply
Indicators

VCC –0.3V +5.5V (+6V)** ____ Supply +4.75V +5.25V ____

Voltage VCC +5
Voltage (+4.5V)** (+5.5V)**
____ Touch
VT P VCC (VCC +0.3)**
Input Screen Input Operating ____ +70°C No
TO P R 0
Voltage Temperature (+158°F) Condensation
*VRS –15V(–25V)** +15V (+25V)** RS232C
Accessories

Operating 0°C +70°C ____ ( )**Applies to FTCS04A & FTCS04A2

TO P R
Temperature (+32°F) (+158°F)
Storage TS TG
–25°C +85°C ____
Supplement

Temperature (–13°F) (+185°F)

*VRS : Applies Only to RS232C ( )**Applies to FTCS04A & FTCS04A2

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DISTINCTIVE CHARACTERISTICS Controller Board Operating System

Rockers

• Device Driver function: Emulation software that enables FTCS04B

Windows 7 and 8
operation of the touch screen same as a PC mouse FTCU04B

• Device Driver features two types of button modes; can be

Pushbuttons

operated simultaneously with PS/2 mouse FTCS04A Windows 7 and 8

• Device Driver Compatible with Windows 7 and 8
Operating Systems
FTCS04A2 Device Driver Not Available
Programmable Illuminated PB

• RS232C Controller Board consists of connector for 4-wire

analog touch screen, RS232C header connector, 5V power
supply header connector and helps simplify wiring.
RS232C receptacle connector with wire assembly (AT713) NKK offers controller boards compatible with USB or RS232C.
and 5V power receptacle connector with wire assembly Refer to data sheets for FTCS04A, FTCS04B or FTCU04B. See
(AT714), are available as accessories. website or contact NKK Switches for specifications and technical
data.

AT713 Receptacle Connector

Keylocks

Controller Boards
Available for USB
Rotaries

AT714 Receptacle Connector and RS232C

Slides

IC Chip for Analog Touch Screens

Tactiles

DISTINCTIVE CHARACTERISTICS General Specifications for IC FTCSU548

Package LFQFP 48 Pins

• Interface: USB and RS232C
• High Speed and Accuracy
Tilt

Serial Interface (Asynchronous) or

Interface
• Built-in Calibration Function USB (Full Speed 2.0)

• Data Function Removal Built In to Eliminate Noise Supply Voltage 3.3/5.0V Typ; USB Available for 5V Only
Touch

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High Level: –170mA
* Rated Output Current
Low Level: +170mA
The IC is for use with the 4- and 5-wire transparent touch screens.
Indicators

When the screen is touched, it recognizes the position of the Operation Frequency 16MHz
touch by the level of analog voltage detected by the A/D. The
A/D converter receives the value and sends a set of coordinate A/D Converter Resolution 10bit
values as serial data or USB.
Operating Temperature –20°C ~ +85°C (–4°F ~ +185°F)
Accessories

Contact NKK Switches for the IC data sheet.

Storage Temperature –40°C ~ +125°C (–40°F ~ +257°F)

* Total Output Electric Current Amount of all the I/O Port

Supplement

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FTCS04A & FTCS04A2
(65.0) CN1 4-Wire Analog Touch Screen Connector - 8 Pins
2.559
(57.0)
Pin No. Symbol Description

Rockers
2.244 (17.0)
.669 (8.5)
.335 1, 2 Y0
For YUP or YLO
3, 4 Y1
(3.65) Typ (37.0)
.144 1.457 CN1 2 1
Pin No. 5, 6 X0

Pushbuttons
CN3 For XRI or XLE

3
8

(1.25) Typ
(15.75) Pin No. Pin No.
(10.5) 7, 8 X1
.049
.620 .413
(30.0)

1
1.181 (10.8) SW1
(2.6) CN2 RS232C Header Connector - 3 Pins
.425 CN2
(0.5) Typ .102
1

901

Programmable Illuminated PB
.020 (7.5) (7.62) Pin No. Symbol Description
78
23

.295 456
.300 Lot No.
1 RD Receiving Data
(0.5) Part No.
(8.12) (3.3) Dia Typ 2 SD Sending Data
.020 .320 .130
(8.7) 3 GND GND
.343
Direction of Tail Insertion
Slider
Contact Surface CN3 Header Connector for Power Supply - 2 Pins
(5.4) (7.4)
.213 .291 Pin No. Symbol Description
(0.35) Typ
(1.6)
.063 (3.5) .014 1 VCC Supply Voltage
.138 (0.65)
2 GND GND

Keylocks
.026
(5.0)
.197

FTCS04B for RS232C CN1 4-Wire Analog Touch Screen Connector - 8 Pins
(65.0)
2.559 Pin No. Symbol Description

Rotaries
(57.0)
2.244 (17.0) 1, 2 Y0
.669 (8.5) For YUP or YLO
.335 3, 4 Y1
5, 6 X0
(3.65) Typ
.144
(37.0)
1.457
Lot No.
2 1
For XRI or XLE
CN1 Pin No. 7, 8 X1

Slides
(5.5)
CN3
8

(1.25) Typ .217

(15.75) Pin No. (0.5)
.049
.620 .020
(30.0)
3

1.181 Pin No. (8.0) (4.0)

(0.5) Typ .315 .157
1

.020 (7.5)

Tactiles
1

.295 (9.0) Typ*

CN2 .354 CN2 RS232C Header Connector - 3 Pins
S
FTCS04B Controller Board Side
(0.5) (3.3) Dia Typ
Part No.
.020 .130 Pin Computer
Symbol Description
* Pattern on Both Sides is Prohibited Area No. Side
Direction of Tail Insertion
Slider
Contact Surface 1 RD Receiving Data (IN) Sending Data

Tilt
(5.4) (5.6)
.213 .220
(7.0) 2 SD Sending Data (OUT) Receiving Data
.276
3 GND GND GND
(1.6) (0.35) Typ
.063 (3.5) .014 (0.5) (1.3)
.138 (0.65) .020 .051
CN3 Header Connector for Power Supply - 2 Pins
Touch

.026
(5.0)
.197 Pin No. Symbol Description
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1 VCC Supply Voltage
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 2 GND GND
Indicators

Receptacle Connector & Wire Assembly for RS232C Receptacle Connector & Wire Assembly for Power Supply

AT713 is the Receptacle Connector with code to connect to AT714 is a Receptacle Connector with code to connect to
RS232C communication of the controller boards. It is compatible FTCS04A or FTCS04A2 power source of the control boards.
Accessories

with FTCS04A and FTCS04A2. The cable length is adjustable. The cable length is adjustable.

Pin No. Wire Color

3 Black Pin No. Wire Color
2 Yellow 2 Black
1 Blue
Supplement

1 Red

(500.0) +50.0
0 (500.0) +50.0
0
19.685 19.685

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FTCU04B for USB

(65.0) CN1
Rockers

2.559
(57.0) 4-Wire Analog Touch Screen Connector - 8 Pins
2.244
Pin No. Symbol Description

(3.65) Typ (37.0) 1, 2 Y0

1.457 For YUP or YLO
Pushbuttons

.144 Lot No.

3, 4 Y1
8

5
(1.25) Typ (15.75) Pin No. 5, 6 X0
For XRI or XLE
.049 Pin No.
.620
(30.0) 7, 8 X1

1
1.181 CN1
CN4 (4.5)
Programmable Illuminated PB

(0.5) Typ .177

1

.020 (7.5)
.295 (9.0) Typ*
.354
U
FTCU04B CN4 Header Connector for USB - 5 Pins
(0.5) (3.3) Dia Typ
.020 Part No. .130
Pin No. Symbol Description
* Pattern on Both Sides is Prohibited Area
1 VCC USB VCC
Direction of Tail Insertion
Slider 2 D– USB D –
Contact Surface
(5.4) 3 D+ USB D +
.213
4 GND USB GND
Keylocks

(1.6) (0.35) Typ (3.95)

.063 (3.5) .014 .156
5 GND Shield GND
.138 (0.65)
.026
(5.0)
.197
Rotaries
Slides
Tactiles
Tilt
Touch

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Indicators
Accessories
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PART NUMBERS & DESCRIPTIONS

Rockers
FTAS00-5.7AS-4A FTAS00-6.5AS-4A FTAS00-8.4AS-4A FTAS00-10.4AS-4A

Pushbuttons
Programmable Illuminated PB
FTAS00-10.4AV-4A FTAS00-10.6AW-4A FTAS00-12.1AN-4A FTAS00-12.1AW-4A

Keylocks
FTAS00-15AN-4A FTAS00-15.6AW-4A FTAS00-19AN-4A

Rotaries
4-Wire Analog Touch Screens
Screen Terminal Detail
Key Area Viewing Area External Panel
Tail Part Number Size in 4 Pin
Dimensions Dimensions Dimensions Thickness
Inches .039” (1.0mm) Pitch

Slides
4.535” x 3.402” 4.764” x 3.606” 5.157” x 3.976” .055” Length
FTAS00-5.7AS-4A 5.7
(115.2mm x 86.4mm) (121.0mm x 91.6mm) (131.0mm x 101.0mm) (1.4mm) 3.150” (80.0mm)
Narrow Frame Type 1
Horizontal Tale

5.197” x 3.898” 5.433” x 4.134” 5.906” x 4.567” .055” Length

FTAS00-6.5AS-4A 6.5

Tactiles
(132.0mm x 99.0mm) (138.0mm x 105.0mm) (150.0mm x 116.0mm) (1.4mm) 3.150” (80.0mm)

6.728” x 5.102” 6.949” x 5.331” 7.343” x 5.685” .083” Length

FTAS00-8.4AS-4A 8.4
(170.9mm x 129.6mm) (176.5mm x 135.4mm) (186.5mm x 144.4mm) (2.1mm) 3.150” (80.0mm)

8.315” x 6.236” 8.465” x 6.394” 8.882” x 6.748” .083” Length

FTAS00-10.4AS-4A 10.4

Tilt
(211.2mm x 158.4mm) (215.0mm x 162.4mm) (225.6mm x 171.4mm) (2.1mm) 3.150” (80.0mm)
Narrow Frame Type 2 Vertical

8.354” x 6.276” 8.520” x 6.433” 8.917” x 7.205” .083” Length

Tale

FTAS00-10.4AV-4A 10.4
(212.2mm x 159.4mm) (216.4mm x 163.4mm) (226.5mm x 183.0mm) (2.1mm) 3.150” (80.0mm)
Touch

FTAS00-12.1AN-4A 12.1
9.677” x 7.256” 9.827” x 7.406” 10.236” x 7.795” .083” Length L
(245.8mm x 184.3mm) (249.6mm x 188.1mm) (260.0mm x 198.0mm) (2.1mm) 3.150” (80.0mm)
Horizontal Tale

11.972” x 8.980” 12.130” x 9.138” 12.669” x 9.665” .083” Length

FTAS00-15AN-4A 15.0
(304.1mm x 228.1mm) (308.1mm x 232.1mm) (321.8mm x 245.5mm) (2.1mm) 3.150” (80.0mm)
Indicators

14.815” x 11.850” 15.039” x 12.102” 15.571” x 12.638” .083” Length

FTAS00-19AN-4A 19.0
(376.3mm x 301.0mm) (382.0mm x 307.4mm) (395.5mm x 321.0mm) (2.1mm) 3.150” (80.0mm)

9.071” x 5.441” 9.189” x 5.563” 9.756” x 6.094” .083” Length

Accessories

FTAS00-10.6AW-4A 10.6
(230.4mm x 138.2mm) (233.4mm x 141.3mm) (247.8mm x 154.8mm) (2.1mm) 3.150” (80.0mm)
Horizontal Tale
Wide Type

10.280” x 6.425” 10.404” x 6.551” 10.827” x 6.929” .083” Length

FTAS00-12.1AW-4A 12.1
(261.12mm x 163.2mm) (264.26mm x 166.4mm) (275.0mm x 176.0mm) (2.1mm) 3.150” (80.0mm)
Supplement

13.551” x 7.618” 13.681” x 7.748” 14.276” x 8.433” .083” Length

FTAS00-15.6AW-4A 15.6
(344.2mm x 193.5mm) (347.5mm x 196.8mm) (362.6mm x 214.2mm) (2.1mm) 3.150” (80.0mm)

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(10.0) ±1.0
.394
TYPICAL DIMENSIONS (0.3) ±0.05
Pin No.
4 1
(5.0) ±1.0
.197
.012 See Tail Detail
Contact Side
Reinforcement
Vertical Frame
(Gold Plating)
(65.0)
(80.0) ±1.0
Rockers

2.559
3.15
(5.0) ±1.0 Tail (15.0)
.197 .591
Tail Detail 1 x 3 (3.0)
.118 Reinforcement Film
(0.7) Typ
.028 Reinforcement
Film
Pushbuttons

(0.5) YUP
.020

H
D
E
Programmable Illuminated PB

Top Electrode
4 1

XLE

XRI
Bottom F
Electrode
Center of Active Area
Pins Signal
YUP
1 YUP
XLE XRI YLO
2 YLO
3 XLE YLO
(2.1) ±0.2 (1.5) Air Vent
.083 .059 G Center of Active Area
YUP, YLO: Bottom Electrode Terminal
4 XRI XLE, XRI : Top Electrode Terminal
C
B
A
Keylocks

Typical Dimensions for Vertical Frame

Dim G Dim H Center
Screen Dim B Dim C Dim D Dim E
Center of of Active
Part Number Size in Dim A Viewable Active Active Viewable Dim F
Active Area Area
Inches Area Area Area Area
(Horizontal) (Vertical)
Rotaries

8.917” 8.520” 8.354” 6.276” 6.433” 7.205” 4.508” 3.720”

FTAS00-10.4AV-4A 10.4
(226.5±0.3mm) (216.4mm) (212.2mm) (159.4mm) (163.4mm) (183.0±0.3mm) (114.5mm) (94.5mm)

(1.5) Air Vent

.059
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TYPICAL DIMENSIONS
(80.0) ±1.0
3.150
(65.0)
YUP
H
2.559
(5.0) ±1.0 D
Wide Horizontal Frame
.197
(10.0) ±1.0 E
.394
Tactiles

1 F
XLE

XRI
(0.7) Typ See 4
.028 Tail Detail
Tail Detail (15.0)
Pin No. .591 Center of Active Area
(5.0) ±1.0
.197 Reinforcement Film

1 x 3 (3.0) (0.5) YLO

.118 .020
Tilt

Pins Signal
YUP
G Center of Active Area
1 YUP 1
C
B
4 XLE XRI A
2 YLO Contact Reinforcement Film Top Electrode
Touch

L 3 XLE
YLO (Gold Plating)

YUP, YLO: Bottom Electrode Terminal

4 XRI XLE, XRI : Top Electrode Terminal (0.3) ±0.05
Reinforcement Tail Bottom Electrode
(2.1) ±0.2
.012 .083
Indicators

Typical Dimensions for Wide Horizontal Frame

Dim G Dim H Center
Screen Dim B Dim C Dim D Dim E
Center of of Active
Part Number Size in Dim A Viewable Active Active Viewable Dim F
Active Area Area
Inches Area Area Area Area
(Horizontal) (Vertical)
Accessories

8.917” 8.520” 8.354” 6.276” 6.433” 7.205” 4.508” 3.720”

FTAS00-10.6AW-4A 10.4
(247.8± 0 .3mm) (233.4mm) (230.4mm) (138.2mm) (141.3mm) (154.8± 0 .3mm) (125.3mm) (75.8mm)

10.827” 10.404" 10.280" 6.425" 6.551" 6.929" 5.468"

FTAS0012.1AW-4A 12.1 –––
(275.0± 0 .3mm) (264.26mm) (261.12mm) (163.2mm) (166.4mm) (176 ±0 .3mm) (138.89mm)
Supplement

14.276" 13.681" 13.551" 7.618" 7.748" 8.433" 7.138"

FTAS0015.6AW-4A 15.6 –––
(362.6± 0 .3mm) (347.5mm) (344.2mm) (193.5mm) (196.8mm) (214.2± 0 .3mm) (181.3mm)

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TYPICAL DIMENSIONS

Narrow Frame & Horizontal Tail

Rockers
(80.0) ±1.0 (1.5) Air Vent
3.150 .059

(65.0) YUP

Pushbuttons
2.559
H
(5.0) ±1.0
.197 D
(0.7) Typ
.028 (10.0) ±1.0 E
Tail Detail .394
1 F

XLE

XRI
(5.0) ±1.0 See

Programmable Illuminated PB
4
.197 Tail Detail (15.0)
Pin No. .591 Center of Active Area
1 x 3 (3.0) (0.5) Reinforcement Film
.118 .020

YLO

G Center of Active Area

C
B
A

Keylocks
Contact Reinforcement Film Top Electrode
(Gold Plating)

(0.3) ±0.05 (2.1) ±0.2

Rotaries
Reinforcement Tail Bottom Electrode .083
.012

Pins Signal
YUP
1 YUP

Slides
1
XLE XRI
2 YLO 4

3 XLE YLO

YUP, YLO: Bottom Electrode Terminal

4 XRI

Tactiles
XLE, XRI : Top Electrode Terminal

Typical Dimensions for Narrow Frame

Dim G Dim H

Tilt
Screen Dim B Dim E
Dim C Dim D Center of Center of
Part Number Size in Dim A Viewable Viewable Dim F
Active Area Active Area Active Area Active Area
Inches Area Area
(Horizontal) (Vertical)
5.157” 4.764” 4.535” 3.402” 3.606” 3.976” 2.648”
FTAS00-5.7AS-4A 5.7 –––
Touch

(131.0± 0 .3mm) (121.0mm) (115.2mm) (86.4mm) (91.6mm) (101.0± 0 .3mm) (67.25mm) L

5.906” 5.433” 5.197” 3.898” 4.134” 4.567” 3.031”
FTAS00-6.5AS-4A 6.5 –––
(150.0± 0 .3mm) (138.0mm) (132.0mm) (99.0mm) (105.0mm) (116.0± 0 .3mm) (77.0mm)
Indicators

7.343” 6.949” 6.728” 5.102” 5.331” 5.685” 3.734”

FTAS00-8.4AS-4A 8.4 –––
(186.5± 0 .3mm) (176.5mm) (170.9mm) (129.6mm) (135.4mm) (144.4± 0 .3mm) (94.85mm)

8.882” 8.465” 8.315” 6.236” 6.394” 6.748” 4.492”

FTAS00-10.4AS-4A 10.4 –––
(225.6± 0 .3mm) (215.0mm) (211.2mm) (158.4mm) (162.4mm) (171.4± 0 .3mm) (114.1mm)
Accessories

10.236” 9.827” 9.677” 7.256” 7.406” 7.795” 5.177” 3.850”

FTAS00-12.1AN-4A 12.1
(260.0± 0 .3mm) (249.6mm) (245.8mm) (184.3mm) (188.1mm) (198.0± 0 .3mm) (131.5mm) (97.8mm)

12.669” 12.130” 11.972” 8.980” 9.138” 9.665” 6.398”

FTAS00-15AN-4A 15.0 –––
(321.8± 0 .3mm) (308.1mm) (304.1mm) (228.1mm) (232.1mm) (245.5± 0 .3mm) (162.5mm)
Supplement

15.571” 15.039” 14.815” 11.850” 12.102” 12.638” 7.799”

FTAS00-19AN-4A 19.0 –––
(395.5± 0 .3mm) (382.0mm) (376.3mm) (301.0mm) (307.4mm) (321.0± 0 .3mm) (198.1mm)

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DISTINCTIVE CHARACTERISTICS Controller Boards

Communication
Type Part No.
Rockers

• Compatible with Control Board USB/RS232C Protocol

• Equipped with EPROM for Saving Setting Data 4-Wire FTCS04C RS232C
• Device Drivers are Windows 7, 8 & 10 Compatible 4-Wire FTCU04C USB
Pushbuttons

System Configuration for USB System Configuration for RS232C

Programmable Illuminated PB

AT713
USB Receptacle RS232C
Cable USB Controller Connector Connector Controller Connector
Board Board
Analog Analog
Touch Screen Touch Screen

RS232C IC Chip
USB IC Chip Header for Analog
PC Header for Analog PC Connector Touch Screen
Connector Touch Screen AT714 Receptacle
Header Connector Connects
Connector to Power Source
Install Monitor Install for 5V Monitor
Device Driver Device Driver 5V DC
Power
Keylocks

Supply

Available through NKK Switches

Touch panels can be operated the same as PC mouse functions by combining a control board or device driver and analog touch screen.
For specifications or technical data for the controller boards and drivers, see NKK's web site or call our engineering support personnel.
Rotaries

General Specifications
Items FTCS04C FTCU04C
Interface RS232C USB 2.0 Full Speed
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The controller board is de-

Clock 16MHz 16MHz
signed specifically for touch
Supply Voltage 5.0V 5.0V (Bus Power) screens with the FPC tails.
Resolution 10bit 10bit Refer to the product data sheet
Tactiles

for detailed specifications,

Current Consumption 40mA maximum 100mA maximum
available by contacting NKK
Communication Speed 9600 bps ______ Switches.

Data Length: 8bit

Tilt

Communication Format Parity: None ______

Stop Bit: 1

Absolute Maximum Ratings Recommended Values

Touch

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Items Symbols Minimum Maximum Notes Items Symbols Minimum Typical Maximum Notes

Supply ____ Supply ____

VCC –0.3V +5.5V VCC +4.75V +5.0 +5.25V
Voltage Voltage
Indicators

____ Touch
VT P VCC
Input Panel Input Operating –20°C ____ +70°C No
TO P R
Voltage Temperature –4°F +158°F Condensation
*VRS –15V +15V RS232C
Accessories

Operating –20°C +70°C ____

TO P R
Temperature –4°F +158°F
Storage TS TG
–25°C +85°C ____
Temperature –13°F +185°F
Supplement

*VRS : Applies Only to RS232C

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DISTINCTIVE CHARACTERISTICS Controller Board Operating System

Rockers
• Device Driver function: Emulation software that enables FTCS04C
Windows 7 and 8
operation of the touch screen same as a PC mouse FTCU04C

• Device Driver features two types of button modes; can be

operated simultaneously with PS/2 mouse
• Device Driver Compatible with Windows 7 and 8
Operating Systems
Pushbuttons
NKK offers controller boards compatible with USB or RS232C.
Refer to data sheets for FTCS04C or FTCU04C. See website or
contact NKK Switches for specifications and technical data.

Programmable Illuminated PB
• RS232C Controller Board consists of connector for 4-wire
analog touch screen, RS232C header connector, 5V power
supply header connector and helps simplify wiring.
RS232C receptacle connector with wire assembly (AT713)
and 5V power receptacle connector with wire assembly
(AT714), are available as accessories.

AT713 Receptacle Connector

Keylocks
Controller Boards
Available for USB

Rotaries
AT714 Receptacle Connector and RS232C

Slides
IC Chip for Analog Touch Screens

Tactiles
DISTINCTIVE CHARACTERISTICS General Specifications for IC FTCSU548

Package LFQFP 48 Pins

• Interface: USB and RS232C
• High Speed and Accuracy

Tilt
Serial Interface (Asynchronous) or
Interface
• Built-in Calibration Function USB (Full Speed 2.0)

• Data Function Removal Built In to Eliminate Noise Supply Voltage 3.3/5.0V Typ; USB Available for 5V Only
Touch

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High Level: –170mA
* Rated Output Current
Low Level: +170mA
The IC is for use with the 4- and 5-wire transparent touch screens.
Indicators

When the screen is touched, it recognizes the position of the Operation Frequency 16MHz
touch by the level of analog voltage detected by the A/D. The
A/D converter receives the value and sends a set of coordinate A/D Converter Resolution 10bit
values as serial data or USB.
Operating Temperature –20°C ~ +85°C (–4°F ~ +185°F)
Accessories

Contact NKK Switches for the IC data sheet.

Storage Temperature –40°C ~ +125°C (–40°F ~ +257°F)

* Total Output Electric Current Amount of all the I/O Port

Supplement

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FTCS04C CN1 4-Wire Analog Touch Screen Connector - 4 Pins

(65.0) Pin No. Symbol Description

2.559
(57.0) 1 Y0
Rockers

Lot No.
2.244 (17.0)
CN3 For YUP or YLO
.669 2 Y1
3 X0
For XRI or XLE
2 1 4 X1
Pushbuttons

CN1 Pin No.

(37.0)
1.457 CN2 RS232C Header Connector - 3 Pins
4

IC1
(5.5) Controller Board Side
(30.0) .217
1

3
1.181 Pin No. Pin Computer
Symbol Description
Programmable Illuminated PB

No. Side

1
Pin No.
CN2
1 RD Receiving Data (IN) Sending Data
S
FTC 04C 2 SD Sending Data (OUT) Receiving Data
(3.3) Dia Typ
CN1 Part No. .130 3 GND GND GND

Direction of Tail Insertion CN3 Header Connector for Power Supply - 2 Pins
Contact Surface
(5.6)
.220
Pin No. Symbol Description

(1.6) 1 VCC Supply Voltage

(1.3) .063
.051 2 GND GND
Keylocks
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Controller Board for USB

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FTCU04C
(65.0)
2.559 CN1 4-Wire Analog Touch Screen Connector - 4 Pins
(57.0)
2.244
Pin No. Symbol Description
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Lot No.

1 Y0
For YUP or YLO
2 Y1
3 X0
For XRI or XLE
CN1
5

(37.0)
1.457 (4.5) 4 X1
4

IC1
Tilt

.177
1

Pin No.
(30.0)
1

1.181 Pin No.

CN4
CN4 Header Connector for USB - 5 Pins
Pin No. Symbol Description
Touch

L FTC
U
04C

CN1 Part No.

(3.3) Dia Typ 1 VCC USB VCC
.130
2 D– USB D –
Direction of Tail Insertion 3 D+ USB D +
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Contact Surface
4 GND USB GND

(3.95)
5 GND Shield GND
(1.6) .156
.063
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STORAGE, HANDLING & INSTALLATION
Handling of Controller Board
• Use arc prevention to protect device from static electricity.

Rockers
• 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.

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• Do not use any commands other than the ones outlined in the specifications.
• 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.

Programmable Illuminated PB
• This product does not support suspended mode (USB).
• Protocol of USB transmission is one frame per one transaction.
• Contact factory if not using the protocol above
• Warranty for one year after delivery. NKK warranties the 4-wire touch panel when it is used with the NKK control board and driver.
Do not use third party control boards. NKK is not responsible for results of using damaged equipment with the controller boards.
• NKK Switches cannot assume responsibility for damages caused by software side during use of the touch screens.

Installation

Keylocks
• Products are ESD sensitive and ESD protection is required.
• 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. This may cause an adverse effect on detecting performance during operation.

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• 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.

STORAGE, HANDLING & INSTALLATION

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Installation (Continued) Case/Housing A
Cushioning
Material
• The case or housing and upper Top Electrode
(Film)

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electrode should have a space of
(0.5) Approx.
about 0.5 mm to accommodate .020
Adhesive
expansion or shrinkage due to Layer
temperature variances. If a shock * Sealing
Material
Bottom Electrode
(Glass)
LCD
barrier is used, do not press
hard on the upper electrode

Tilt
(0.6) Min. Example of Burr on Housing
area. Any shock barrier .020
Active Area Interferes with Operation at Point A
Visible Area
should be installed more than * Example: Double-sided Tape
0.6 mm away from A.
• To secure the touch screen, secure the lower portion with a device such as the LCD display panel. Do not attach the upper electrode
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• 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.
• Moisture from condensation on tail connection or edges may result in migration, causing short circuit failure.
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Handling Precautions
• When opening product, take precaution with up/down and front/back directions. Glass edges are not chamfered, and corners or
edges can be sharp. Wear gloves when handling the product.
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• Do not pick up the product by the tail or pull the tail area.
• Use gloves or finger cots to prevent fingerprints on surface.
• When handling the product, hold it outside of the viewing area.
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• Avoid stacking multiple products or placing other items on the product.

• Remove protective film after installation is completed.

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Operating Precautions
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• Operate with fingers or a touch screen stylus only.

• Do not press hard with a pen or similar object between viewing area and key area.

Design Precautions
Rockers

• With analog type, resistive value change (by aging or individual differences) can dislocate the input area. Input area can be
calibrated with software.
• When installing on top of an LCD, noise from the display device can create misoperation. To avoid noise, implement actions such as
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grounding the display device frame.

• Do not create software for simultaneous touch points, 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.
Programmable Illuminated PB

• Contact resistance may cause chatter depending on pressing condition. Software should detect signal after it stabilizes.

Other Precautions
• 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 specified.
• Do not store in an environment with acids or other corrosive gases or where condensation may occur.
• Not suited for use in critical control systems without proper fail-safe design consideration.
• Products are guaranteed based on evaluation of standards within the moisture tolerance and usage temperature range, but not
Keylocks

guaranteed to operate perpetually at this temperature.

• Note that an incorrect type of connector may damage the print surface.
• Calibration data from one touch panel should not be applied to another panel; each should be calibrated individually.
• Recalibration is necessary if connector has been removed from the tail and reconnected.
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• All specifications based on the tested touch screens only. Evaluate the products after installation with customer's equipment.

ANALOG TOUCH SCREENS

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1. The analog touch screen has a two-layer structure consisting coordinate value can be read from Y1 and Y2 on the
of polyester film with an ITO membrane and sheet of glass. bottom electrode. Then the position where the X and Y axis
The surfaces of top and bottom electrodes have a uniform coordinate value intersected is read as the contact position.
resistive film. One electrode draws in the X-axis direction,
the other on the Y-axis direction. When pressure is applied,
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X1 0V 2.5V 5V X2
it changes the resistance value change between X1 and X2 Y1
and Y1 and Y2, then converts to a digital signal.
X1 Y2
2.5V
Top Electrode X2 X1 X2
Y1
Tilt

Electrode Output to 0V
Y1 2.5V 2.5V
A/D Converter

Bottom 5V
Electrode Y2
Y2
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2. To interpret the higher than the digital models and contributes to the
X1 0V 5V X2
touched position, Y1
variety of the screen designs available, including those
5V is applied displaying buttons. Since analog types generally detect
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to the top electrode signals as a point but not as a number on the keys, the
(X1 and X2). Y2
signals may be input as text or drawings with a pen.
X1 X2
Then the voltage Y1 The vertical and horizontal resolution
0V
on the arrow (detection points) is 1,024 when
direction evenly a 10bit A/D converter is used.
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5V
changes. Y2 Button
1
Vertical
3. With a touch to the center of the top electrode film, the The active area of each Detection Button
Points 2
touched position contacts the bottom film (glass), and button is independent 1,024 Button 3
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2.5V is output to Y1 (or Y2). The output signal is then of each other, resulting
converted to a digital signal and can be recognized as in no interference
an X-axis coordinate value. In the same way, the Y-axis between the areas. Horizontal Detection Points 1,024

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Digital Touch Screen
Screen Terminal Detail
Key Area Viewing Area External Panel
Part Number Size in 30 Pin
Dimensions Dimensions Dimensions Thickness
Inches .039” (1.0mm) Pitch

Rockers
4.54” x 3.39” 4.80” x 3.62” 5.51” x 4.45” .083” Length
FTAS225-57AN 5.7
(115.2mm x 86.04mm) (122.0mm x 92.0mm) (140.0mm x 113.0mm) (2.1mm) 3.94” (100.0mm)

Notes: Input method is finger. Number of keys for Digital Touch Screen: 15 x 15. See web site for dimensioned drawings for the Digital Touch Screen.

Pushbuttons
Programmable Illuminated PB
X1 X15
(140.0) ±0.3
5.51
(13.0) (122.0) Viewable Area
.512 4.80
(115.2) Active Area
4.54
(5.94) (5.94)
.234 .234 (0.36) Typ

Keylocks
(7.56) Typ x12 .014
(2.1) ±0.2 (0.36) Typ .298 (5.4) Typ
.083 .014 .213

Y15
Top Electrode
Bottom Electrode

Rotaries
(86.04) (92.0) (113.0) ±0.3
3.39 3.62 4.45
Active Viewable
Area Area

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Y1

Digital (16.0)
.630
Air Vent

Tactiles
(18.0)
FTAS225-57AN Reinforcement
.709
(15.0)
Film .590
Reinforcement
Film (40.0)
1.57

Tail (100.0) ±1
3.94
Insulation
Film

Tilt
Stiffener Contact Side

(0.3)±0.05 (12.0) ±1.0 (6.0) ±1.0 (0.6) Typ (1.0) Typ x29
.012 .472 .236 .024 .039
(3.0) ±1.0 (31.0) ±0.1
Touch

.118 1.22
(38.75) L
1.53
(74.0)
2.91
Y11~Y1, X1-X15, Y15~Y12
PIN ASSIGNMENT
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Y11 Y6 Y1 X1 X6 X10 X15 Y12

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Y15

Y11~Y1, X1-X15, Y15~Y12

PIN ASSIGNMENT

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