Stantum, developer of multi-touch technology, and Sitronix, LCD driver and SoC IC design developer, have announced a partnership to provide voltage matrix multi-touch single-chip solutions. Under a licensing agreement, Sitronix will integrate Stantum's patented multi-touch screen technology into its own products and supply high-performance multi-touch controllers for consumer electronics and mobile applications.

"This partnership will answer the market demand for economical multi-touch controllers with unprecedented performance," said Etienne Paillard, CEO of Stantum.

Sitronix's VP Weber Chien stated: "Stantum's technology is the most advanced and proven multi-touch approach on the market, and we are very happy to have the opportunity to bring it to the consumer electronics market."

The first Sitronix product based on Stantum technology will be able to drive small to medium touch panels -- up to 10.1 inches, depending on the touch panel specifications. Two or more chips can be cascaded in order to control larger touch panels.

The product will benefit from the latest capabilities of Stantum's multi-touch technology and Sitronix's IC design integration, including an unlimited number of touches, finger and stylus input, finger pressure detection, and high performance in terms of scanning rate and power consumption.

The first samples of this solution will be available in Q3 2009 and in mass production by Q4 2009.

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