Tactile Switches with Metal Domes

Metal Dome tactile switches are ideal for high reliability applications as they can undergo thousands of actuations without losing its bounce properties.   They can be used with copper or silver traces and are ideal for our completely sealed switches.   The metal domes come in a variety of shapes and sizes.

Properties

• Dome sizes range from 6mm to 20mm
• Typical actuation life 5 million
• Actuation forces range from 100 to 1000 gm
• Typical contact bounce < 10ms
• Maximum operating temperature -45°C to + 85º C
  

Let GDSI design the ideal solution to meet your tactile switch need. 

     Completely sealed and raised surface

Design Advantage	Performance Results
Low profile, flat surface, compact keypad spacing	Provides switching in smaller spaces, with less  weight and easily cleanable surfaces
Wide range of actuation forces	Human factor sensitivity can be pinpointed for maximum response
Controls can be placed where most needed	Greater ease of use by control operator
Reduces demand for large switch construction on control panel	More efficient use of materials
Replaces mechanical actuation devices	Ideal for portable instrumentation
Completely sealed construction	Prevents permeation of chemicals, oils and contaminants