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OEM ODM Printed electronics Membrane Switches Flex circuit is initially developed to replace traditional wire harnesses. Today, trends like IoT, connectivity, mobility, wearables, and miniaturization are driving their rapid growth across nearly every industry. Essentially, a flexible circuit is a network of conductors between thin dielectric films.
OEM ODM Copper Flex Membrane Switches Keyboard can be manufactured utilizing either polyester or polyimide (Kapton) as the base material, depending on your interface specifications. A very thin sheet of copper is laminated to the flexible film substrate then chemically etched to create conductive traces. They are known for their lower electrical resistance, higher conductivity, and the ability to solder active and passive components directly onto the assembly, making them suitable for high-reliability environments.
These keyboards can be designed as single-sided, double-sided, or multi-layered, and they can incorporate complex circuit patterns similar to those found on rigid printed circuit boards (PCBs).
Copper Flex keyboards can be constructed as:
- Single-sided - conductive traces one side of the film substrate
- Double-sided - conductive traces both sides of the film substrate
- Multi-Layer flex - a laminated "sandwich" of numerous layers with conductive traces
- Rigid-Flex - a laminated combination of a Copper Flex switch with a rigid FR4 PCB membrane switch.
| Parameter | Options and Specifications |
|---|---|
| Material | Polyimide or Polyester |
| Conductor | Copper |
| Circuit Layers | Single and Double Sided |
| Plating | Tin, Nickel, Gold |
| Switch Type | Tactile & Non-Tactile |
| Components | Embedded LEDs, Resistors & Sensors |
| Environmental Resistance | Waterproof, UV protection |
| Backlighting Options | LED, Light Guide Film (LGF), Fiber Optic & Electroluminescent (EL) |
| ESD Anti-Static Design | Aluminum Foil, Printing AG or C plasma, ITO Film |
| Operating Force | Plane type: 30g ~ 500g; Tactile type: 170-397g (6-14oz) |
| Switch Stroke | Plane type: 0.1 ~ 0.5mm; Tactile type: 0.6 ~ 1.5mm |
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At STC, we accompany you through every phase of the product lifecycle- from initial planning & design to development & implement even though to eventual phrase-out and replacement.Whether you need to design a new control and display system, or fix a challenge with your current one, we can help.
Our skilled in-house engineering team provides fully functioning prototypes for significant flexibility in your product design and development.
Transition from prototype to mass production is swift and efficient with STC's manufacturing capabilities.
With over two decades in the industry, STC provides cost-effective, integrated membrane switch solutions tailored to your needs. We take all details into account including delivering a full-assembly integration.
We have established an excellent supply chain for a multitude of products allowing us to provide value-added assemblies related to human-machine interfaces. Contact us for more information on our capabilities or request a quote today.
we merge the agility of a small company with the strength of a larger entity, dedicated to delivering tailored, high-quality solutions. Together with STC, we're redefining human-machine communication, ensuring each of our products is not only a component, but also a connection.