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Membrane Keyboards
Membrane keyboards, also known as Membrane keypads or Membrane Switches, offer a simple solution for creating high impact, custom designed switches panels.
Low cost tooling and simple design requirements make membrane keyboards ideal for low to medium volume electronic products.
About Membrane Keyboards:
Membrane keyboards were first developed in the 1980s when it became possible to print conductive inks on to a flexible substrate such as polyester. Since then, Membrane keyboard technology has evolved and they are now used in many applications such as security access control systems, medical equipment and instrumentation as they provide a reliable, low-cost custom interface.
Membrane Keyboards consist of printed fascia’s and flexible circuit layers sandwiched together to make a complete switch assembly. Manufacturing advances allow additional embedded components such as LED’s and RFI Shielding to be encapsulated within the keyboard structure.
Custom printed top layers and numerous key structure options ensure that membranes keypads can meet a designer’s ergonomic and aesthetic criteria, as well as satisfying more technical parameters such as robustness, Chemical Resistance, Ingress Protection and long operational life.
Compared to other switching technologies such as rubber keypads or Capacitive touch technology, membrane keyboards have the advantage of significantly lower cost tooling and simpler mechanical and electrical integration.
For more information on Diamond HMI Membrane Keyboards, visit our Membrane keyboard Design & Construction page
Our Capabilities:
The Diamond HMI team has over 50 years of design and manufacturing experience in the Membrane Keyboard market. We are able to support designs in the UK and Europe and offer low-cost manufacturing facilities at our partner factories in the Far East.
We employ our own Quality and Logistics staff based in China and Taiwan who work closely with our manufacturing partners to ensure that all elements of your project are delivered on time and on budget. We offer short lead-times, low tooling cost and very competitive unit prices.
If your electronic product is manufactured in the Far East we can manage local logistics offering direct shipment to your chosen subcontract partner.
Diamond HMI is committed to ensuring our customers design the best interface solution for their particular electronic product. To order our Membrane Key Selection Tool or to download our Membrane Keyboard Design Guide click here.
