A Rubber Silicone Membrane Switch is a type of membrane switch that utilizes a rubber or silicone-based material for the key surface and dome switch layers. This construction offers several distinct features:
Soft and Pliable Tactile Feel:
The rubber or silicone material provides a softer, more pliable tactile response when the keys are pressed.
This can create a more natural and comfortable user experience compared to traditional membrane switch designs.
Enhanced Durability:
Rubber and silicone are highly durable and resistant to wear, tear, and environmental factors such as humidity, temperature, and chemical exposure.
Rubber Silicone Membrane Switches can withstand a high number of actuations and maintain their performance over an extended lifespan.
Waterproof and Dust-Resistant:
The flexible rubber or silicone material forms an effective barrier against water, moisture, and dust ingress.
This makes Rubber Silicone Membrane Switches suitable for use in harsh or demanding environments.
Improved Tactile Feedback:
The rubber or silicone dome switches can be engineered to provide a more pronounced and satisfying tactile feedback when the keys are pressed.This enhances the overall user experience and provides a clear indication of successful key actuation.
Membrane Switch specification:
| Overlay material ---For front or face overlay | ||||||||
| Polyester | Polycarbonate | |||||||
1 Highly versatile for embossing | 1 wide range of the surface finishes and thicknesses | |||||||
| Embossing --- Graphic overlay or up circuit can be embossed in order to insert metal stainless steel domes for good tactile when press .Leave space for mechanical keys and provide tactile indications | ||||||||
| Pedestal embossing | Rim embossing | Pillow embossing | Dim embossing | |||||
| Windows or LCD --- For display functions | ||||||||
| Printed colors windows such like red ,black and so on | Transparent finishes windows | |||||||
| Keys | ||||||||
| Tactile Keys :witch metal domes or Poly domes ,Metal dome with different diameter and pressure kinds | Non-tactile keys: printed silver spot on the circuit | |||||||
| LEDs ---Miniature LEDs ,LED colors :white ,Green ,Red ,Blue ,Yellow ,Orange and others | ||||||||
| EL and Sensors or inductors --- EL can be light any place where where you like ,and sensors can be used as LEDs | ||||||||
| Cables --- is extension of circuit and communication with your device | ||||||||
| Screen printing conductive silver cable | Copper plated cable /Polyimide or FPC | PCB cable | ||||||
| Types of connector --- 1 Zero insertion force(ZIF) with 0.5MM ,1.0MM,1.25MM pitch ;2 Female connector with 2.54MM pitch; 3 Male connector | ||||||||
| Shielding --- For protection function | ||||||||
| Gasket seal/Waterproof :protect the conductors against from the humidity and splashes | EMI/RFI/ESD Shielding: use an Aluminum foil shielding /clear ITO electrical conductive polyester to protect | |||||||
| Rear Adhesive --- Mostly use the 3M double-side mounting glue brand of USA. Also accepted others such like Lohmann and others | ||||||||
| Back plate --- Use in Aluminum ,Polycarbonate ,Acrylic Or PMMA | ||||||||
| Matching color --- PMS or RAL Is best ,CMYK or RGB also can be ok if you can supply PMS Or RAL | ||||||||
| Standard Tolerances :+/-0.2MM | ||||||||
Membrane switch Performance Index:
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