What is a membrane switch?
A membrane
switch is an operating system integrating key function, indicating element and
instrument panel. The membrane switch, also called
a membrane keyboard or membrane keypad, is a custom switch assembly that uses
pressure to open or close the conducting path in an electrical circuit. The
ultimate purpose of a membrane switch is to serve as the interface between man
and machine, enabling an operator to communicate with a piece of equipment,
instrument, or machinery. Membrane switches are still consistently utilized as
user interfaces for a wide range of products from industrial machinery to
medical devices to agricultural equipment. Even the most rigorous of industries
can count on proven membrane switch technology to provide a reliable,
long-lasting human-machine interface.
How about the construction of a membrane
switch?
A membrane
switch assembly differs from tradition…