The TTP226 8-Channel Capacitive Touch Pad Sensor provides 8 independent touch-sensing channels with an onboard 8-way LED indicator, operating from 2.2V to 5.5V, with 8mA sink current and 4mA output pin pull-up current. The 8 channel touch sensor detects touch using capacitive sensing rather than mechanical contact — when a finger touches a copper pad, it changes the local capacitance, which the chip detects and reports as a touch event, with no physical button or moving parts involved.
The ttp226 touch pad sensor offers two response speed modes that trade response time against power consumption — a low power mode responding within 220ms suited for battery-powered designs where power savings matter more than instant feedback, and a high power mode responding within 60ms for applications needing snappier touch response. This 8 channel capacitive touch sensor’s onboard LED for each channel gives immediate visual confirmation of which pad was touched, useful for both debugging and as a built-in user feedback indicator.
A ttp226 touch sensor, capacitive pads can be less reliable when touched with gloved hands or in very humid conditions compared to mechanical buttons, since capacitive sensing depends on detecting the finger’s natural capacitance change. Available at StemVolt, sensor is well-suited for enthusiast building touch-based control panels and practical capacitive interface electronics projects.
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Features:
- 8 independent capacitive touch channels with no mechanical wear
- Selectable low-power (220ms) or high-power (60ms) response modes
- Onboard LED indicators show real-time touch status per channel
- Wide 2.2V to 5.5V voltage range for flexible power options
- No moving parts — durable for long-term repeated touch use
Technical specifications:
 Applications:
- TTP226 used for Arduino touch-based control panel build
- College project uses 8 channel touch sensor for capacitive demo
- Home automation uses ttp226 touch pad sensor for India light switch panel
- Appliance uses 8 channel capacitive touch sensor for button-free interface
- Kiosk uses touch capacitive sensor arduino for public-facing touch menu
Package includes:
- 1 x TTP226 8-Channel Capacitive Touch Pad Sensor
Alisha Sahni –
Great value for money
Katyayni Dua –
Reliable store product
Mishika Sharma –
Shipped same day
Devrat Paddikal –
Eight independent touch inputs, making it ideal for STEM projects, touch control panels, interactive electronics, and arduino-based applications
Shubhansh Tailor –
Packed neatly with a secure payment gateway, and after sale support ensured a smooth purchasing experience from ordering to project implementation
Ishwar Gambhir –
Received this touch pad sensor in excellent condition, all eight touch channels worked accurately and responsively, making it perfect for my STEM project.