SBT5000: Multi-channel Touch Switches

The SBT5000 is a simple touch or proximity switch for power control and sensing applications. When a user comes in very close proximity to the touchpads or touches them, the SBT5000 is enabled and can control a microcontroller and/or turn on an external optocoupler for reporting and control. This can also be used to control the system power through the connected Silicon Brite SBT3000 Overvoltage Protection IC Autonomous Power Line Smart AC Switch Controller. When the system has finished the required functions, it can turn off the system power by resetting the controller.