Customized Tactile Membrane Swtch Keypad Keyboard
Tactile Membrane Switches
Tactile membrane switches have a snap action that is clearly noticeable to the operator. Conductive stainless steel snap domes have the best action. They can also eliminate the need for a flexible upper circuit layer. To ease the final mating of the switch and avoid the possibility of a dome becoming inverted a .015" - .020" backing layer can be provided.
Hydro formed polydomes offer a milder tactile response and a narrower operating temperature range then the metal dome.
Because of the relatively short travel of membrane switches, it is often necessary to provide users with some type of feedback. Feedback can be visual, audible, or tactile. Visual or audible feedback should be a consideration in the electronics design. Domes can be added to a Membrane Switch to provide tactile feedback. There are two types of domes that we use in membrane switches, stainless steel and polyester. There is no significant difference in reliability between these two dome technologies.
Is membrane keyboard good for gaming? Using a membrane keyboard is not going to put you at a major disadvantage while playing any game as long as you're habituated to hitting the keys properly, however the amount of tactile feedback provided by mechanical keyboards make them extremely comfortable to use
