Products
Membrane Switches
Membrane switches and keypads come in many different configurations but are most often used to control a variety of different circuits.
Metal Dome Membrane Switch
These technologies, while offering complete customization, all start with a simple design.
CLICKTOUCH®
When you need a versatile, high-performance membrane switch solution for harsh environments, e2ip membrane switches unite smart form with reliable function.
Silicone Rubber Elastomer Membrane
By leveraging our extensive expertise in silicone rubber technology, we have developed reliable and versatile products that are widely utilized across various industries today.
Capflex®
When something is made to be simpler and more powerful simultaneously – we call that elegance. With no screens, no buttons, no moving parts; Capflex® capacitive switches offer new levels of design freedom.
Technologies
Metal Dome Membrane Switch
CLICKTOUCH®
Silicone Rubber Elastomer Membrane
TYPE
Capflex®
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Technologies
Metal Dome Membrane Switch
CLICKTOUCH®
Silicone Rubber Elastomer Membrane
SELECT TYPE
Capflex®
Characteristics
Key/Button Travel
0.3mm – 0.6mm
Up to 2mm (0.079”)
0.8mm to 1.5mm
As per metal dome
N/A
Actuation Force
~40g to ~2250g
~100g to ~600g
125g or more
As per metal dome
N/A
Tactile Response
Excellent
Good
Good
Excellent
None
*Haptic vibration req’d
Audible Response (‘Click’ or ‘Snap’)
Excellent
Moderate
Quiet
Excellent
None
*Audio feedback req’d
Gloved Operation
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Latex (Medical)
Contact Resistance
<100Ω
<100Ω
<200Ω
<100Ω
as per metal dome
By design
Overlay Membrane and/or keypad Mat’l
Polyester
Polyester
Durometer MIN 30 SHORE A ~ 80 SHORE A MAX
Durometer MIN 30 SHORE A ~ 80 SHORE A MAX
Plastics, Glass, Fabrics, Organics, etc.
Actuation
Stainless steel metal domes (Ni, Ag or Au plated)
Conductive Ink
Conductive Pad
Stainless steel metal domes (Ni, Ag or Au plated)
Capacitive Touch
Touch Type
Embossed Keys
Embossed Keys
Molded Elastomer Keys (any shape or size)
Molded Elastomer Keys (any shape or size)
Flat Buttons, Rotary Wheels, Linear Sliders, Touch Pad (any shape)
Key Embossing Types & MAX Heights
Flat-Top Pillow or Rim, Hemispherical Dome
Incl. multi-level keys & braille pips
MAX Height 0.015" (cold form) or 0.04" (heat-form)
Hemispherical Dome
MAX Height 0.079" (typ.)
Heat-Formed
No Embossing
Keys are molded 3D shapes
Almost no design limitations
No Embossing
Keys are molded 3D shapes
Almost no design limitations
No Embossing
Smooth uninterrupted Surface
Shapes of Keys
All standard shapes & forms
Square, Round, Triangular
Oblong, & custom shapes possible
Square, Round and Oblong
Custom shapes possible
Custom shapes possible
As defined & driven by Artwork
Keypad Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Dual action or redundant actuation
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Key/Switch Contact Configuration
SPST N.O.
SPDT N.C./N.O.
S.P. Dual Action
SPST N.O.
SPST N.O. S.P.
Dual Action
SPST N.O. S.P.
Dual Action
N/A
Digital
EMI Shield Option
Yes
Yes
Depend the range of EMI
Yes
Yes
Operating Temp
-45°C to 100°C
-40°C to 67°C
-30°C to 180°C
-30°C to 180°C
-40°C to 85°C
Storage Temp
-50°C to 100°C
-40°C to 80°C
-42°C to 250°C
-42°C to 250°C
-40°C to 85°C
Operation Life
minimum 1M
>5M
>5M
1M-5M (typ.), up to 10M
>10M
Tooling Req’s
Overlay Embossing
Overlay Embossing
Silicone Membrane Keypad
Silicone Membrane Keypad
None
End Use Applications
Control panels & Remote Controls
Laboratory instrumentation
Fitness equipment
Telecommunication
Security systems
Laboratory instrumentation
Fitness equipment
Telecommunication
Security systems
Medical, Healthcare & Wellness
Industrial & Rugged Use
Telecommunication
Security systems
White Goods
Industrial & Rugged Use
Telecommunication
Security systems
White Goods
Industrial
Consumer Goods
Consumer Goods
Industrial
Consumer Goods
Consumer Goods
Instrument panels
Seat controls
Wearables
Remote controls
Seat controls
Wearables
Remote controls
Key Features & Advantages
Thin build & hermetically sealed
Different button shapes & arrays
Embossing options available
Dead-front effect
Excellent tactile response
Cost Effective
High Stability
Different button shapes & arrays
Embossing options available
Dead-front effect
Excellent tactile response
Cost Effective
High Stability
Thin & hermetically sealed
Different button shapes & arrays
Increased travel of keys
Good tactile response
Cost Effective
No moving parts or metal domes
Ideal for vibration heavy or shock loading applications
Simple construction
Different button shapes & arrays
Increased travel of keys
Good tactile response
Cost Effective
No moving parts or metal domes
Ideal for vibration heavy or shock loading applications
Simple construction
Waterproof; Very durable
Comfortability with cushioned actuation
Limited design constraints
Affordable
Light Diffusing Properties of silicone
Tactile Feedback & Increased travel
Excellent for Blind or Tactile navigation
Comfortability with cushioned actuation
Limited design constraints
Affordable
Light Diffusing Properties of silicone
Tactile Feedback & Increased travel
Excellent for Blind or Tactile navigation
Waterproof; Very durable
Comfortability with cushioned actuation
Limited design constraints
Affordable
Light Diffusing Properties of silicone
Tactile Feedback & Increased travel
Excellent for Blind or Tactile navigation
Comfortability with cushioned actuation
Limited design constraints
Affordable
Light Diffusing Properties of silicone
Tactile Feedback & Increased travel
Excellent for Blind or Tactile navigation
Proximity sensing
High actuation life, durable
Thin and lightweight
Energy efficient
Easy to clean
No moving Parts
No tactile pressure req'd
Sleek & modern
No dome/key damage
High actuation life, durable
Thin and lightweight
Energy efficient
Easy to clean
No moving Parts
No tactile pressure req'd
Sleek & modern
No dome/key damage
Customization Areas
Graphic overlay: Artwork design, colors, and materials
Embossing: Style, Form & Shapes
Circuits: Rigid, Flexible, Printed, Inks
Shielding: Materials
Backlighting: LED, Lumifilm, Fiber Optics, EL
Switching: Tactile, Non-tactile, Domes
Component integration: Rigid, Flexible
General integration: Backplates and Housings
Environmental factors: Gaskets and Sealing
Embossing: Style, Form & Shapes
Circuits: Rigid, Flexible, Printed, Inks
Shielding: Materials
Backlighting: LED, Lumifilm, Fiber Optics, EL
Switching: Tactile, Non-tactile, Domes
Component integration: Rigid, Flexible
General integration: Backplates and Housings
Environmental factors: Gaskets and Sealing
Graphic overlay: Artwork design, colors, and materials
Embossing: Style, Form & Shapes
Circuits: Rigid, Flexible, Printed, Inks
Shielding: Materials
Backlighting: LED, Lumifilm, Fiber Optics, EL
Switching: Tactile, Non-tactile, Domes
Component integration: Rigid, Flexible
General integration: Backplates and Housings
Environmental factors: Gaskets and Sealing
Embossing: Style, Form & Shapes
Circuits: Rigid, Flexible, Printed, Inks
Shielding: Materials
Backlighting: LED, Lumifilm, Fiber Optics, EL
Switching: Tactile, Non-tactile, Domes
Component integration: Rigid, Flexible
General integration: Backplates and Housings
Environmental factors: Gaskets and Sealing
Graphic overlay: design and materials
Circuits: rigid, flexible, printed, inks
Shielding: materials
Backlighting: LED, Lumifilm, optical fibre, EL
Switching: Dome height
Component integration: rigid, flexible
General integration: backplates and housings
Environmental factors: gaskets and sealing
Circuits: rigid, flexible, printed, inks
Shielding: materials
Backlighting: LED, Lumifilm, optical fibre, EL
Switching: Dome height
Component integration: rigid, flexible
General integration: backplates and housings
Environmental factors: gaskets and sealing
Graphic overlay: design and materials
Circuits: rigid, flexible, printed, inks
Shielding: materials
Backlighting: LED, Lumifilm, optical fibre, EL
Switching: Dome height
Component integration: rigid, flexible
General integration: backplates and housings
Environmental factors: gaskets and sealing
Circuits: rigid, flexible, printed, inks
Shielding: materials
Backlighting: LED, Lumifilm, optical fibre, EL
Switching: Dome height
Component integration: rigid, flexible
General integration: backplates and housings
Environmental factors: gaskets and sealing
Top Panel Material
Curvature/shape of panel
Artwork design & colors
Touch pad size & sensitivity
Curvature/shape of panel
Artwork design & colors
Touch pad size & sensitivity