SITO vs DITO – Practical Comparison For Touch Panels
In projected capacitive touch panels, sensor architecture plays a key role in optical clarity, signal stability, manufacturing yield, and long‑term reliability. Two mainstream structures are widely used in industrial projects: SITO (Single ITO) DITO (Double ITO) Although both rely on the same capacitive sensing principle, their routing topology and manufacturing complexity are fundamentally different. These differences directly affect cost, yield, and application selection. This article provides a concise engineering‑level comparison to help select the right architecture for industrial use. Basic Concept A capacitive sensor consists of X‑axis and Y‑axis electrodes patterned from transparent conductive material (usually ITO). The key structural question is: Are X and Y electrodes routed on the same conductive layer, or on two separate layers? This defines SITO and DITO. Structural Definition SITO (Single ITO) X and Y electrodes are fabricated on one single ITO layer . Crossings req...