Sliding Interface

Overview

The SimSlide interface is a sliding switch array that utilizes our advanced SimTouch switch technology. It is perfect for products requiring effective navigation or large menu lists. Typical applications include universal remote control, MP3 players and A/V media system controls.

Through our decades of experience and expertise in switch tecnology, we understood that light actuation force switches were quickly becoming the industry standard for high-end products. SimSlide provides the unique ability to add elegance and effectiveness to your interface designs. With SimSlide, you can cost- effectively offer your customers the high-end experience of capacitive touch.

SimSlide uses a flexible overlay laminated to the switch circuit. Low actuation force and extremely short travel distances creates the experience of a capacitive touch switch. The SimSlide interface can be constructed using a variety of overlay materials. This can provide a smooth glass-like finish or brushed metallic for a stainless steel look.

Typical Construction

• Actuation force: 1.5oz to 2.5oz (43gr to 71gr)
• 0.010" (.25mm) polycarbonate overlay (hardcoated, textured or brushed metallic finishes)
• 0.007" (0.18mm) polyester overlay (hardcoated and UV resistant finishes)
• Activation pads can be screened directly on overlay or on an additional polyester layer
• Selectively printed screenable adhesive or die cut spacer
• Conductive circuitry/force sensing layer
• Polyester circuit
• Pressure sensitive mounting adhesive
• Digital interface reference design available

UL Recognized Component

• File # E156070

Specifications

1. Force applied on top of the polycarbonate is transmitted to the force-sensing resistor material.
2. This causes a drop in resistance, which is detected by the electronics connected to the membrane circuitry.
3. The electronics then perform a switching action.
4. Switch is not affected by temperature or pressure changes.

Environmental Testing

Subjected to temperature and humidity cycle of:

1. Transition from ambient 1.0 Hour
2. Steady state @ 5 C, 30% RH +/- 20% 1.0 Hour
3. Transition to 85 C, 50% RH 1.0 Hour
4. Steady state @ 85 C, 50% RH 1.0 Hour
5. Transition from 85 C to 45 C, 90-98% RH 1.0 Hour
6. Steady state @ 45, 90-98% RH 1.0 Hour
7. Transition from 85 C to 45 C, 90-98% RH 1.0 Hour
8. Transition from 25 C to 105 C, 30% RH +/- 20% 1.0 Hour
9. Steady state @ 105 C, 30% RH +/- 20% 1.0
10. Transition from 105 C to 25 C, 20%RH 2.0 Hours
11. Steady state @ 25 C, 20%RH 1.0 Hour

Subjected to 30 cycles and monitored at various points in the test cycle. No anomalies found in the switch. Additional testing is ongoing

Operating Temperatures

Designed for -10 C to + 105 C, test results pending

Resistance

Open > 1 Megohm   Closed < 1 Kilohm