Azoteq (Pty) Ltd

Azoteq provides cutting-edge sensing solutions tailored for a wide array of applications including consumer electronics, remote controls, wearables, PC peripherals, IoT, and security. With numerous patents and trademarks, Azoteq safeguards its intellectual property. Renowned for its expertise in intelligent switch technology, capacitive proximity sensors, and touch solutions, Azoteq stands as a leader in shaping the future of user interfaces.

Azoteq is a pioneer in sensor fusion, capacitive proximity and touch solutions, and intelligent LED lighting controls. The company offers solutions for LED lighting, capacitive proximity and touch switches, non-ITO LCD touch screen displays, 3D touch screens and ultra-robust capacitive touch through metal applications. The Azoteq’s ProxSense® capacitive sensors are the most sensitive and robust proximity and touch controllers available for use in touch keys, touch keypads, metal touch panels, non-ITO LCD screens, single layer ITO touch screens and 3D touch screens. The combination of proximity and touch enables new applications such as proximity wake up, backlight illumination and air gestures. Azoteq’s ProxSense® provides the next evolution in user interfaces for consumer, medical, industrial and automotive applications.

Founded by Dr. Frederick Bruwer in 1998, Azoteq is a fabless semiconductor company that initially focused on developing the LightSense™ range of products, enabling intelligent control for LED flashlights and headlamps. In 2004, the company expanded its offerings to include a second product line targeting the emerging touch and proximity markets. In 2013, Azoteq introduced its third product line, PowerSense™, which encompasses a variety of AC LED lighting solutions. The most recent addition to Azoteq's product portfolio is the ProxFusion® line, touted as the world's first multi-sensor, single-chip solution.

Products

ProxFusion®
Capacitive, Inductive, Hall-effect, PIR, IR and Ambient light sensors combined into a single package.

ProxSense®

Sensitive and robust capacitive proximity and touch technology.

PowerSense ™

State of the art LED lighting products and Smart lighting systems.

LightSense™

Intelligent LED switches. A sophisticated and cost-effective alternative to electro-mechanical switches.

Azoteq stands as a leading fabless semiconductor company, renowned for its groundbreaking multi-sensor solutions integrated onto a single IC. These solutions encompass capacitive sensing, hall effect, IR, PIR, inductive, and ambient light sensing technologies. With a strong emphasis on sensor fusion, Azoteq has been at the forefront of innovation in this field. Leveraging over a decade of experience in capacitive sensing, the company has expanded its sensor offerings to include multi-sensor technologies consolidated onto single ICs. The latest iteration of Azoteq's ProxFusion® technology represents the second generation, now featuring capacitive, Hall-effect, inductive, and temperature sensing capabilities all on a single chip. Azoteq operates design and manufacturing centers in South Africa and China, with a global presence through sales offices and distributors spanning South Africa, Asia, Europe, and the USA.