Metallic domes

11 August 2004 Switches, Relays & Keypads Information Security Security Services & Risk Management

Tech Rubber's product range has been expanded with the introduction of metallic domes as the contact and tactile component in its silicone rubber key pads. The domes are supplied in a carrier layer to facilitate accurate placement between the silicone key pad layer and the PCB. There is a variety of sizes and shapes available to suit all design requirements.

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