Customizable Surface Mount metal dome membrane switch

A customizable surface mount metal dome membrane switch is a type of user interface component that combines a flexible printed circuit board (PCB) with metal dome switches. Here’s a brief overview of its features and benefits:

Features:

1. Custom Design: You can tailor the size, shape, and layout to fit your specific application.
2. Metal Dome Technology: Provides a tactile feedback when pressed, enhancing user experience.
3. Surface Mount: Allows for easy integration with circuit boards, making assembly efficient.
4. Durability: Metal domes are resistant to wear and can withstand numerous actuations.
5. Variety of Finishes: Options for different surface finishes, such as matte or glossy.
6. Backlighting Options: Can be designed to include LED backlighting for visibility in low light.
7. Environmental Resistance: Can be designed to be water and dust resistant, suitable for various environments.

Benefits:

• Cost-Effective: Reduces assembly time and costs due to simplified manufacturing processes.
• Space-Saving: Thin profile makes it suitable for compact devices.
• Versatility: Ideal for a wide range of applications, from consumer electronics to industrial controls.

Applications:

• Consumer electronics (remote controls, appliances)
• Industrial machinery
• Medical devices
• Automotive interfaces

Specification:

1)Material (for front or face overlay)

Polyester:

1.Highly versatile for embossing

2.Highly resistant to chemicals

3.Better durability

4.For internal and external use, UV resistance

Polycarbonate:

1.Different surface(Glossy, Matt) and thickness(From 0.12mm~2mm)

2. cost-effective in price

3.For internal and external use

2) Embossing

Rim embossing/pillow embossing/dimple embossing

Graphic overlays can be embossed in order to insert domes/LED, leave space for mechanical keys/LED and provide tactile indications and better tactile feeling.

3)Keys/buttons

Tactile keys---with metal dome or poly dome

Non-tactile--silver printing dots with flat key

4)Cable

It is an extension of the printed circuit and is used to communicate with your device.

5)Types of connector

1.Zero insertion force (ZIF) connector; 2.Female connector; 3.male connector

6) EMI / RFI / ESD Shielding

use an aluminum foil shielding / a clear ITO electrical conductive polyester

7)Adhesive

mostly used are 3M-double-side glue

8)Backplate-

in aluminum, polycarbonate, acrylic, PCB

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