The DM160223 is a CAP1298 evaluation kit, provides an easy platform for evaluating and developing a variety of capacitive touch sense and proximity applications using CAP1298 IC. The CAP1298 is a turnkey capacitive touch controller providing a wide variety of button and proximity functionality. It makes easy for designers to add aesthetically pleasing, low cost and robust touch interfaces. It also offers improved proximity detection with its signal guard option. The GUI (Graphical User Interface) allows the user to analyze data and easily configure the controller. A second connector allows engineers to connect their own board with the CAP1298 controller and communicate with the GUI.