3M Touch Systems has released the 3M™ MicroTouch™ System SCT3250CX. This surface capacitive touch system from 3M is optimized for retail and consumer applications, such as video phones, home automation, retail POP displays and small all-in-one devices, using 5.7" to 12.1" LCD displays. Competitively priced with 5-wire resistive touch solutions, this system provides superior impresseve durability and typically 11.5% higher optical transmission for device manufacturers requiring more reliable and brighter touch displays. Based on the newly-released 3M™ MicroTouch™ Controller CX, this touch system has been specifically developed to meet the demanding requirements of small display applications. With a reduced component count and slim 0.8" x 1.9" board, this USB-HID controller is up to 54% smaller and requires up to 25% less power compared to typical 5-wire resistive solutions, making it ideal for compact touch devices with limited board space and low power requirements.