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This circuit was designed
to provide a touch activated switch function without an external power supply. It
draws so little power that a single 3v battery will operate the circuit for many
years. It is discussed in more detail in the section on
Capacitance
Proximity Switch Technology.
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on Drawing Below to view PDF version of Schematic