MEMTRON INPUT COMPONENTS

Elastomeric Keypads Elastomeric keypads fromMemtron Input Components provide long operational life and excellent tactile feedback.

OVERVIEW Elastomers (or silicone elastomeric keypads)offer an alternative look and feel to traditional polyester or polycarbonate graphics. Relatively inexpensive andvery reliable, elastomeric keypadsfrom Memtron Input Components provide long operational life and excellent tactile feedback.A number of enhancement andfunctionality opportunities exist—from legending and backlightingtreatments to design shape, height, and texture options. Memtron also provides a variety of abrasion resistant coatings and treatments to insure long life without notice- able wear.

TechnologyDescription Elastomeric Silicone Rubber Keypads easily interface withmembrane switches, printed circuit boards and flex circuitsutilizing polyester domes, stainless steel domes, carbon pillsor non-tactile constructions. Carbon Pill Elastomers integrate the electrical contactcircuit into the rubber keypad that interfaces directly with a polyester, polyimide or printed circuit board lower circuit. Abrasion Resistant Coatings and Treatments are availablein many varieties and can be applied to the surface of elastomers to insure long life without noticeable wear. Design Shape, Height, and Texture options are availablewith elastomeric keypads, offering the OEM customer severalchoices to enhance the look of the input device. Legending and Backlighting Techniques in a variety oftreatments are available, including screen-printing and laser etching.