Capacitive switching is easily adapted for use in almost every situation where non-mechanical switching is required. A conventional printed graphic overlay, protected by clear acrylic or polycarbonate is used together with a circuit design which operates a switch using the user's natural body capacitance. The switch panel uses a proprietary capacitive sensor IC to detect the operation from the user through dielectric, translucent material which can be up to10mm thick.

Capacitive switching enables designers to backlight the switch positions using a transparent surface material. The use of such materials means that the switch is easily cleaned and impervious to accidental liquid ingression.

A complete lack of moving parts means that mechanical failure is eliminated and sense fields can be projected through dielectric material enabling vandal resistant panels to be easily produced.

The operational sensitivity of the switch can be easily adjusted to overcome various environmental conditions.