PixiPointTMZ Serial UR7HCPXZ-S440
Advanced “Click-to-Select”
No-DriftTMPointing Stick Controller
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HID & SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PRODUCTS, MOUSECODERTMFAMILY
DESCRIPTION FEATURES
• Handhelds/Notebooks
• Smart Phones
• Internet appliances
• Instrumentation
The PixiPointTMZ Serial mouse
encoder is a cost-effective, highfunctionality IC for strain gauge
“miniature joysticks” with Z-axis
functionality, such as the CTS series
106, 108 & 109. Ideal for portable
and other systems that need to
interface a mouse to a serial port,
the low-power (typically less than
3mA) PixiPointTMZ offers an
advanced algorithm for enhanced
motion control.
The IC implements the Tap (select)
and Double Tap (execute) and
Press Hold (drag) functions in
firmware. No special drivers are
needed to access these “Z”
functions. Other special features
provided by the IC include
CleanStopTM, which allows the
cursor to stop exactly when you
want it to and EasyDragTM, which
reduces the speed of the cursor
during drag, making it easier to
handle.
The PixiPointTMZ utilizes a special,
patented signal conditioning circuit
which enables a low-cost, simple
and real estate-saving
implementation. Just a few low
tolerance external components are
needed.
Serial transmission use speed of
1200 Baud with 7N1 framing. The
IC, a CMOS device operating at 4
MHz, utilizes the standard serial
mouse protocol, including Plug-nPlay identification for MouseWheel
support.
The PixiPoint
TM
Z IC is also available
for PS/2-enabled systems.
• Offers CleanStopTMso cursor stops
when you want it to
• Supports Scrolling (MouseWheel)
• Low-power consumption of
typically less than 3mA makes it
ideal for battery-operated systems
• Operates at 3-5V in extended
temperature range
• Uses small 32-pin 7mm X 7mm
LQFP package
• Inexpensive, turn-key solution
• Utilizes sophisticated, patented
signal conditioning circuit
requiring less than 15 components
• Customized versions available
• Interfaces the system via serial
port, making it ideal for non-PC
systems
• Accurate No-Drift
TM
cursor control
via Semtech’s advanced algorithm
• Interfaces strain gauge “miniature
joysticks” with Z-Axis functionality,
such as those from CTS
• Implements the Tap (select),
Double Tap (execute) and Press
Hold (drag) in firmware – no
special serial drivers required
• EasyDragTMfeature reduces the
speed of the cursor during drag,
making it easier to handle