Atmel Powers Samsung Galaxy S II

Atmel Corp.'s maXTouch mXT224E controller is powering the touchscreen functionality of Samsung's next-generation Galaxy S II smartphone. The mXT224E, a device in the new maXTouch E-series, offers advanced noise rejection and suppression to enable thinner touchscreen stacks, such as “on-cell” where a touch sensor is patterned directly on the color filter of the display. The support of “on-cell” and other thin touchscreen constructions enable manufacturers—such as Samsung with the Galaxy S II smartphone—to take cutting-edge designs faster-to-market so consumers can enjoy sleeker, thinner, brighter touchscreen handsets.

The Samsung Galaxy S II smartphone runs on the Android OS version 2.3, also known as Gingerbread, and includes a 4.3in super AMOLED display with a capacitive touchscreen powered by the Atmel maXTouch 224E controller. The smartphone includes up to 32GB of internal memory, an 8-megapixel front- and rear-facing camera, a GPS, and Wi-Fi connection with HSDPA. The Galaxy S2 includes a TouchWiz 4.0 interface with music, gaming and e-reading hubs.

Atmel's maXTouch 224E controller enables Samsung Galaxy S II users to experience unlimited touches, faster response times, higher accuracy, lower power, and superior sensitivity. In addition, the E-series architecture noise immunity provides a flawless touch experience, even with unqualified after-market chargers and in the presence of other ‘noise’ (such as Wi-Fi and microwave signals).

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