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Human Interface

Today’s consumers are accustomed to sleek and intuitive user interfaces on appliances as well as consumer electronics. Appliance makers benefit from simplifying complex products and improving safe and correct operation.

Microchip offers a broad line of microcontrollers that integrate LCD controllers, touch screens, capacitive (including metal over cap), audio feedback, and LED lighting. Turnkey solutions along with extensive free technical resources help minimize design time and lower costs.

Touch Sensing


  • Capacitive
  • Projected Capacitance
  • Resistive

Segmented LCD


  • Up to 192 LCD Segments
  • Free Segmented Display Designer GUI

Graphics Library


  • Up to 480 x 240 (WQVGA) Resolution
  • Numerous 2D and 3D Objects

Learn more about touch sensing

mTouch™ Design Center

Learn more about LCD

LCD Design Center

Learn more about the Graphics Library

Graphics Design Center