Atmel Receives Windows Logo for 10 Multi-touches

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Atmel Corporation has received the certification of Compatibility with Windows 7 logo for over 10 multi-touches on a 10.1 inch maXTouch technology touchscreen device.

Atmel Corporation has received the certification of Compatibility with Windows 7 logo for over 10 multi-touches on a 10.1 inch maXTouch technology touchscreen device. Tested in the Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL), Atmel maXTouch technology passed the rigorous phases of this certification program. The Windows 7 logo program aims to inform consumers and help them make better purchasing decisions by identifying products via the Compatible with Windows 7 logo that have passed Microsoft-designed tests for compatibility and reliability on Windows 7. This program now includes the new Windows Touch qualifier.

As per a news release, to assist partners with preparing for the Windows Touch tests, Microsoft established the Windows Touch Test Lab (WTTL), also commonly known as the Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL) testing. This Microsoft facility helps partners validate the quality of their multi-touch digitizers for use with Windows Touch. The facility also provides the test

services necessary to qualify multi-touch devices, such as the Atmel maXTouch solution, for the Windows 7 logo program.

As a leader in the touch technology space, Atmel is committed to offering consumers the highest reliability and functionality for their touch applications, said Binay Bajaj, Sr. Manager of touch marketing, Atmel Corporation.

Microsoft is pleased that Atmel has earned the Compatible with Windows 7 logo for the maXTouch technology, said Mark Relph, senior director for Windows Product Management at Microsoft Corp. This highlights Atmels commitment to providing its customers with products that are more intuitive and interactive, and compatible with Windows 7, he added.