Silver Flex membrane switches are the most common construction for flexible, custom membrane keypads. It is also the most popular membrane switch construction due to its affordability. But what exactly are the parts that make up a membrane switch? What design options are available for each of these pieces? And what are the benefits of …
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Selecting a membrane switch supplier should be easy. However, seemingly simple printed keypads can cause a lot of problems such as unexpected costs, poor material choices, manufacturing inexperience and just plain poor customer service. To make sure your next switch order meets your requirements and expectations, here is a quick checklist of the top five …
The engineers at Pannam can integrate backlighting into your membrane switch using any of four different technologies (Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), Electroluminescent (EL) Lighting, Fiber Optic Lighting and Light Guide Film) depending upon your requirements. This document focuses on Light Guide Film – what it is, when to use it and considerations prior to designing …
PCB design is an intricate process requiring careful consideration of a variety of factors and attention to the tiniest details. Fail to pay attention to these minute details, and you may end up tossing aside weeks of work to start anew when you realize that your failure to account for a material consideration or a …
Product engineers and electrical engineers have many choices when it comes to switch technology for their products. The switch is the component that breaks an electrical circuit and either interrupts the current or diverts it from one conductor to another. Typical switches include capacitive switches, mechanical switches, and membrane switches. Engineers also choose from flexible …
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It seems like everyone’s getting excited about innovations in printed electronics. To the layperson, printed electronics is a new and exciting technology. But to the engineer, printed electronics is a well-established practice that continues to advance. In its simplest form, printed electronics is the process of printing electrically functional inks or other materials on a …
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A Definition of User Interface Design A user interface (UI) is the part of a machine, product, or device with which a person interacts. Usually visual and tactile in nature, a user interface is what an individual uses to make a machine or product do what he wants it to do. The user interface should …
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Printed electronics are used in more products today than ever before, as technology continues to advance and inkjet printers become more capable of printing electrical circuits faster and at a lower cost. Product designers and engineers rely on printed electronics for flexible screens, intelligent labels and packaging, OLEDs, medical devices, wearables, and other products. But, …
Human-machine interface (HMI) design is one of the most critical aspects of product design. It’s a delicate balance of form and function, facilitating communication between machines or devices and the humans that operate them. HMIs must support the product’s functionality in a way that’s user-friendly for the humans tasked with operating the machine. In other words, …
UI designers face the challenge of designing user interfaces that not only are functional but also are aesthetically pleasing and able to meet consumer expectations. Design a UI that is too confusing, and consumers or users won’t use the product. Design a UI that is too simplistic, and consumers will view your product as subpar. The …
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