English to Chinese Tech/Engineering Electronics / Elect Eng 互电容式触摸屏

The present study investigates, through simulations based on BEM method, the performance of on-cell PCAP touch screens made of metal mesh, as affected by the density of the latter and also the cover glass thickness.
请问这里the latter该如何理解？上下文中均未明确指定the latter。所以请问该如何本句中的the latter?
本研究通过基于BEM方法的模拟，探讨由金属丝网制成的表面式（on-cell）投射电容（PCAP）触摸屏受后者的密度以及玻璃盖板厚度影响的性能。