How to Choose the Right Resistive Touchscreen
When choosing a resistive touchscreen, there are several things you'll need to consider. Resistive touchscreens are characterized by their use of multiple layers - the layers are made of an electrically resistive material - to detect touch commands. They are commonly used in tablets, mobile handsets, human machine interfaces (HMIs) point-of-sale (POS) systems and more.
While all resistive touchscreens use the same method to detect touch commands, they are available in different types. By following these tips, you can choose the right resistive touchscreen for your needs.
Layer Material
You should consider the material from which the layers of a resistive touchscreen are made. As previously mentioned, resistive touchscreens feature layers that are made of an electrically resistive material. They specifically feature two layers, which are separated by air. Pressing the top layer will push it into the bottom layer.
The material from which a resistive touchscreen's layers are made may vary. Some of them are made of plastic. Other resistive touchscreens feature glass layers. You can even find resistive touchscreens with a glass top layer and a plastic bottom layer.
Display
Don't forget to consider the display when choosing a resistive touchscreen. Resistive touchscreens are classified as both input and output devices. They are input devices in the sense that they can recognize and respond to touch commands. Resistive touchscreens are also output devices in the sense that they project images.
All resistive touchscreens have an integrated display. Like with the layer material, though, the type of display used in a resistive touchscreen may vary. Liquid-crystal displays (LCDs) are commonly used in resistive touchscreens. Many LCDs feature an integrated LCD. LCDs produce high-quality images, support high resolutions and consume a minimal amount of energy.
