Capella Microsystems Inc has been honored with a recognition by Electronic Design in its selection of "2012 Top 101 Components."

The CM36262, industry’s first optical lid sensor chip for tablet computers, contains an optical lid sensor and an ambient light sensor. The lid sensor makes it easier for users to power down touch-screen products, while the ambient light sensor adjusts screen brightness to extend battery life.

Capella's patent-pending approach is the first optical solution that allows a touch screen to distinguish the shadow of a closed lid (or fabric cover) from the shadow of a user's hand. This distinction allows the touch screen to power down when a lid is closed, but to stay powered as a hand holds the screen and hovers to make selections.