Knowing more about the features and specifications of the membrane switch allows you to choose the right supplier to order the switch and the type of use. Determine the system characteristics where you want to install the interface. The switch’s electrical specifications should apply to the system and this prevents premature failure or electrical shorting of the control unit or switch.
Other noteworthy features include precision cutting, coatings, and backlighting. It operates on low current and voltage so electromagnetic frequency and stray electrostatic discharge disrupt current or short circuit occurs. The presence of EMF or ESD shield contains a thin polyester layer with printed conductive ink in a mesh-like or grid pattern.
The addition of the shield in the membrane switch assembly is as a conductive material layer above or underneath the circuit. Other designs of the shield contain circuit layer complete wrapping. The shield can be of aluminum or copper foil with or minus polyester lamination. Connect the shield to the metal backer or enclosure for grounding. There can be a circuit tail grounding connection present as well. Plastic or metal domes provide tactile feedback and this feature lets the operator register the keypress. The actuation forces differ based on the dome designs.
It is possible to use the non-tactile type of membrane switch for applications putting more emphasis on thin profile than feedback. The support layer or backing panel gives rigidity to switches and the makers can omit the layer based on the application type because the device panel may work as the keypad support. The backing has an application of pressure-sensitive adhesive on the underside for the purpose of mounting. Then there is selective texturing with the application of scratch-resistant, transparent, and matte finish on overlay areas to highlight the graphic elements and this leads to improved aesthetics. Such a finish minimizes the scratches on the glossy surfaces of the membrane switch.
This creates textured finishes to facilitate heavy-duty use-like interfaces for industrial equipment. Embossing improves the tactile features and aesthetics of overlay and it raises the surfaces. The different types of embossing are rim, pad, and dome types. Pad is a plateau or pillow-like embossment of keypads or whole keys. The spherical dome emboss has a key poly dome design and rail or rim emboss works by raising the keypad’s perimeter or edges. Custom shapes for raised patterns are available too like Braille logos, texts, and patterns. Multi-level embossing height is possible for enhancing the feel and appearance of graphics.
The windows of a membrane switch are a translucent or transparent area to include LED or LCD display. The design of the window depends on the display requirement and this maintains readability. Clear windows with reduced filtering are necessary for the LCDs and optical filtering works well for the LED display. For more information visit here: CSI Keyboards, Inc.
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CSI Keyboards, Inc.
56 Pulaski Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 532-8181
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CSI Keyboards, Inc.
56 Pulaski Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 532-8181
http://csikeyboards.com/membrane-switches/
Membrane Switch - CSI Keyboards, Inc. (978) 532-8181
CSI Keyboards, Inc.
56 Pulaski Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 532-8181
http://csikeyboards.com/membrane-switches/
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