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Membrane Switches

Membrane switches and keypads come in many different configurations but are generally used to control different kinds of circuits.

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Metal Dome Membrane Switch

These technologies, while offering complete customization, all start with a simple design.

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CLICKTOUCH®

When you need a versatile, high-performance membrane switch solution for harsh environments, e2ip membrane switches unite smart form with reliable function.

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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.

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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®

Characteristics

Technologies
Metal Dome Membrane Switch
CLICKTOUCH®
Silicone Rubber Elastomer Membrane
SELECT TYPE
Capflex®
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
Medical, Healthcare & Wellness

Industrial & Rugged Use

Telecommunication

Security systems

White Goods
Industrial

Consumer Goods
Industrial

Consumer Goods
Instrument panels

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Top Panel Material

Curvature/shape of panel

Artwork design & colors

Touch pad size & sensitivity