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SSI - Membrane Switches
Since membrane switches are custom designed to meet specific applications, each product will have its own criteria to meet. SSI has used its’ more than 20 years of membrane switch experience to compile some of the most critical guidelines to designing and specifying our products. The use of these guidelines will help ensure that all aspects of product design are considered as to maximize the aesthetic quality, reliability, and efficiency of the final product.
Environmental
- What temperature and humidity range will this product experience?
- What types of contaminants or chemicals will come into contact with this product?
- Will this product be subjected to moisture and/or U.V. exposure?
Mechanical
- Will tactile response be required?
- To what material will the switch be laminated?
- What number of actuations will this product receive?
- Will actuation force be a factor?
Electrical
- How many contact points will there be?
- What type pinout or matrix will be used? (common bus, X-Y matrix)
- What closed loop resistance will be acceptable?
- Will electrostatic or EMI shielding be necessary?
Appearance
- Will edges be exposed, recessed, or covered with a bezel?
- Will embossing be required?
- Will there be different parts to the same product? (sets)
- How many colors will be needed?