Gallery View: Ultrathin, flexible types lead dynamic capacitive touch panel trends

Units adopting One Glass Solution continue to dominate capacitive touch panel output in China, but more on-cell, in-cell and flexible releases will still be the future target.

The strong trend for ultrathin and lightweight portable electronics has led manufacturers of capacitive touch panels in China to adopt the same in R&D and production.

On-cell and in-cell technologies for midrange and high-end applications are particularly hot, while there is an emerging demand for flexible types. All are being pursued by midsize and large suppliers there.

One of the major local companies in the line, Shenzhen Laibao introduced flexible variants in early 2019 and has started mass production later that year. It is the first in the country to have realized high-volume manufacture of on-cell panels in 2017.

Due to the higher technology and quality requirement in advanced types, capacitive touch panels based on One Glass Solution still make up the mainstream selection in China. These feature 3ms response time, 99 percent accuracy, multitouch capability and up to 7H hardness. The products come in small, medium and large variants, with the first two accounting for the bulk of shipments.

Most makers accept customization, which represents 60 percent of the domestic industry's output.

Main components and materials such as ITO electrodes, substrates and cover lenses are usually sourced from the local market. Companies turn to foreign providers only as required. Input costs and product prices did not change much in the past year, although some makers lowered their quotes to counter intense competition. The generally stable trend is expected to last throughout 2020.

The products in this gallery have been handpicked by our China-based market analyst for representing current trends in capacitive touch panels from China makers.

≥86% transmittance, ≤10ms response time

Hengcheng Electronics Technology (H.K) Co. Ltd's HC101PLU17C-01-3582 model is a 10in capacitive touch panel with a 216.56x135.2mm active area. It has ≥86 percent transmittance and ≤10ms response time. The operating temperature is -20 to 70 C.

The 1,000-unit minimum order is for delivery within 15 days.

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6H surface hardness

From Hengcheng Electronics Technology (H.K) Co. Ltd, the model XR070PG-001 7in capacitive touch panel has a 6H surface hardness and a 155.08x87.64mm active area. It integrates a GSL1680 IC and uses an I2C interface. The operating temperature is -20 to 70 C.

The order quantity is negotiable. Delivery is within 15 days.

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9.7in, with IC option

The PDT-0970-0001-0314 model from Xiamen Precise Display Co. Ltd is a 9.7in capacitive panel that uses a Focal Tech FT5406 or equivalent IC.

An order of at least 1,000 units is for delivery within 25 days.

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7in viewable area

The 7in capacitive touch panel from Xiamen Precise Display Co. Ltd, PDT-0700-0003A-8374 model, adopts a Focal Tech FT5206 controller IC.

An order of at least 1,000 units is required. Delivery takes 25 days.

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7in, 85-degree viewing angle

Xu Ding Electronics Technology Co. Ltd markets the model XTPW70NP01-17 7incapacitive touch panel with an 85-degree viewing angle. The unit operates in -20 to 70 C.

The minimum order is 1,000 units. Delivery lead time is 20 days.

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7in, 85-degree viewing angle

This 7in capacitive touch panel from Xu Ding Electronics Technology Co. Ltd, XTPW70NP02-25 model, has a viewing angle of 85 degrees and an operating temperature of -20 to 70 C.

The 1,000-unit minimum order has a delivery lead time of 20 days.

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