What is a resistive touch screen?
Resistive touch is a traditional form of touchscreen technology that has become widely popular over the years, but has been replaced by capacitive touch in many applications. Currently, resistive touch has a smaller range of common uses, but still meets some needs.
Advantages of Resistive Touch Monitors
Because resistive touchscreens interpret physical pressure as touch, they are effective in a variety of environments where single-touch is used. Anything capable of applying a force to the screen can be used with the same result. For example, resistive touch monitors provide reliable single-touch functionality in applications where the end user is wearing gloves.
Because resistive touchscreen areas are mechanically driven, they will continue to work as expected even if there is liquid or debris on the surface. This makes them especially useful in situations where substances could disrupt the functionality of other types of touchscreens. For example, single-touch applications in agricultural equipment, boats, and underwater machinery.
In addition to the functional benefits of resistive touch monitors, price is a common reason OEMs choose this option. In projects where cost is a top priority, this option can be used to realize savings that alternatives might not.