Microchip Technology announced a significant expansion of its maXTouch® M1 family of automotive touchscreen controllers, adding two new products that support displays ranging from 2‑inch compact panels to 42‑inch free‑form widescreens. The new ATMXT3072M1‑HC and ATMXT288M1 are engineered for OLED and microLED technologies and deliver up to 15 dB higher signal‑to‑noise ratio than earlier generations, positioning the company to meet the growing demand for high‑resolution, low‑noise touch interfaces in next‑generation vehicle cockpits.
The ATMXT3072M1‑HC is designed for large continuous touch sensor layouts that cover both cluster and center‑information displays. Its single‑hardware design supports both left‑hand and right‑hand drive vehicles, simplifying OEM design and reducing the need for separate hardware variants. The ATMXT288M1, packaged in a thin‑profile fine‑pitch ball‑grid array, targets space‑constrained applications such as analog clocks and AI driver‑assistant displays, offering a 20 % reduction in PCB area compared with the prior smallest automotive‑qualified maXTouch product.
By broadening its product portfolio, Microchip aims to capture a larger share of the automotive HMI market and reinforce its reputation for reliable, secure touch solutions in demanding vehicle environments. The new controllers are ASIL‑B compliant, meeting the functional safety requirements for advanced driver‑assist systems and further strengthening the company’s position in the automotive sector.
Giovanni Fontana, director of Microchip’s human‑machine interface division, said, “Fueled by evolving user expectations and the rise of software‑defined vehicles, automotive cockpit displays are rapidly changing, and OEMs are pushing the boundaries in size, shape and technology to deliver more immersive and intuitive user experiences. This expansion of our maXTouch M1 family addresses the complexities of integrating touch into these next‑generation displays, offering robust and secure touch detection for a diverse array of formats.”
The expansion builds on a 2025 launch that added the ATMXT3072M1 and ATMXT2496M1, and it aligns with Microchip’s broader strategy to focus on automotive HMI, industrial, data‑center and AI markets. With the automotive HMI market projected to grow as vehicles become more software‑centric, the new controllers’ support for OLED and microLED, combined with improved SNR and reduced PCB area, give Microchip a competitive edge in delivering high‑performance touch solutions for a wide range of display sizes.
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