11.6" Touch Panel with I²C Interface Touch with Gloves And Water Compatible

Application – Industrial Touch Interface in Harsh Environments

In industrial environments such as outdoor control panels, medical equipment, and factory terminals, touch interfaces often need to operate under challenging conditions. Operators may wear gloves, moisture may be present on the surface, and electrical noise from surrounding equipment can interfere with touch performance.

In one industrial control project, the customer required a reliable touch interface for a device used in semi-outdoor conditions. Standard touch panels showed unstable response when users wore work gloves, and accidental inputs occurred when water droplets were present on the surface.

FANNAL provided an 11.6" capacitive touch panel with optimized controller tuning, enabling stable touch response with gloves and improved rejection of unintended inputs caused by water.

The panel was integrated via an I²C interface, allowing straightforward connection with the customer’s embedded control system, while maintaining consistent multi-touch performance.

As a result, the customer achieved:

• Reliable touch interaction with gloves

• Reduced false touch caused by water or moisture

• Stable performance in electrically noisy industrial environments

This solution is suitable for industrial control systems, outdoor terminals, and equipment interfaces, where touch accuracy and reliability are critical for daily operation.

Custom Industrial Capacitive Touch Panel

To meet diverse integration needs in industrial and semi-outdoor applications, FANNAL provides extensive customization options for this 11.6" touch panel, ensuring compatibility, durability, and optimized performance.

Custom Touch Sensor

• Available Sizes: Up to 65"

• Structure Options: G+G, G+F+F for industrial and automotive applications

• Touch Functions: Multi-touch, glove touch, water-resistant operation, passive pen, gesture & palm rejection

• Operating Temperature:

  • Industrial: –20°C ~ +70°C

  • Automotive: –30°C ~ +85°C

Touch Controller (IC)

• In-house Firmware Tuning: Optimized for glove touch and water rejection

• Trusted IC Partners: Microchip, EETI, ILITEK, GOODiX, FocalTech, Cypress

• High Reliability: Anti-interference design and long-term stability

• EMC Design: Full electromagnetic compatibility engineering to meet EMI/RFI and industrial standards

Cover Lens

• Material Options: Glass (0.55–10mm), PMMA (0.5–3.0mm), PC (0.1–1.0mm)

• Custom Design Options: CNC machining, hot bending, 2.5D / 3D shaping, ceramic printing, PMMA integration

• Surface Treatments: AG / AR / AF, optional anti-microbial or anti-explosion coatings

Optical Bonding (Optional)

Interface & Integration

• Interface Options: I²C (standard), or can be adapted to USB / SPI for system compatibility

• FPC & Connector Customization: Tailored shape, length, and pin definitions for seamless integration

• System-Level Support: EMI shielding and signal optimization for stable multi-touch performance

About FANNAL

Founded in 2011, FANNAL is a specialist in custom touch display solutions, delivering high-quality products and engineering support worldwide. We design and manufacture in-house custom LCDs, PCAP touchscreens, and optical bonding solutions, serving industrial, automotive, outdoor, medical, and other demanding applications.

Our Engineering Strengths

• End-to-End In-House Capability: From display panels and touch sensors to backlight systems, driver boards, and optical bonding, FANNAL manages every stage internally to ensure system-level reliability.

• Customization Expertise: We provide tailored solutions for panel size, interface, touch performance, cover lens, optical bonding, and firmware, enabling seamless integration into diverse applications.

• Industrial & Automotive Reliability: Our products are engineered to withstand temperature fluctuations, moisture, dust, and mechanical stress, ensuring consistent performance in harsh environments.

• Trusted Partners & Standards: Collaborations with leading panel manufacturers and IC suppliers guarantee stable supply and cutting-edge technology. FANNAL is ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 13485, and IATF 16949 certified, and our products are REACH and RoHS compliant.

Why Customers Choose FANNAL

• One-Stop Solution: Full in-house process covering design, prototyping, and volume production

• Financially Backed by SECO: Ensuring long-term stability and growth

• Global Support: Local offices in Italy, Germany, France, Spain, India, Japan, Singapore, and more, providing timely engineering and technical assistance

• Engineering-Driven Reliability: Focused on long-term stability and high-performance solutions, helping customers differentiate their products globally

FANNAL combines advanced engineering, full customization, and industrial-grade reliability to support engineers and product designers in bringing innovative, high-performance touch display solutions to market.

FAQ – 11.6" Industrial Capacitive Touch Panel

1. How can this touch panel maintain stable performance in wet or glove operation?

FANNAL provides controller tuning and firmware optimization to maintain precise touch detection even when operators wear gloves or water is present on the surface. Signal filtering and anti-interference design ensure consistent performance under challenging conditions.

2. What support is available during system integration?

FANNAL offers engineering assistance for prototype testing, interface verification, and integration guidance to reduce risk during development and ensure smooth connection with your embedded systems.

3. Can the touch panel layout be modified for custom enclosures?

Yes. Mechanical integration can be customized, including outline dimensions, mounting structure, and FPC routing, to match your product’s enclosure and installation requirements.

4. How is long-term reliability ensured in industrial environments?

The panel is engineered for temperature variations, humidity, dust, and vibration, with EMC/EMI considerations in the design. FANNAL supports long-term performance validation and can provide guidance on maintenance and durability testing.