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MEMTRON INPUT COMPONENTS

PCB Hybrid

OR EVERY APPLICATION

OVERVIEW

Printed circuit board switches are

typically utilized in two situations:

1) where there are trace routinglimitations with traditional mem- brane switches, or 2) the OEM customer would like to utilize thePCB as a rigid backer that can alsobe populated with active andpassive components, thereby

reducing the amount of materials

and interconnects.

TechnologyDescription Non-Tactile: A PCB integrated construction offers anefficient design for most Non-Tactile keypad programs, regardless of the key density. In addition to offering moretrace routing capability the PCB can incorporate passiveand active components, plus act as a rigid backer. Tactile: Like Non-Tactile, a PCB integrated constructionoffers an efficient design for most Tactile keypad programs,regardless of the key density. However, the Tactile construc-tion also provides lower electrical resistance—in addition to offering more trace routing capability, incorporation of passive and active components, plus acting as a rigid backer.

DURABILITY AND RELIABILITY • 30,000,000 plus actuations • Ideal replacement for tac or metal dome switches• Impossible to “tease”; (Click = Closure)• No bending or flexing parts to fail • -40ºC to +85ºC operating and storage temperatures