Gain Better Performance & Reliability with PCB Membrane Keypads
                     Gain Better Performance & 
Reliability with PCB 
Membrane Keypads 
www.elecflex.com
OVERVIEW
For electronic devices, particularly consumer goods, the ease of use 
and feel can make or break a new product just as much as innovation 
or quality. Put simply, the user interface has to perform and look great. 
And the PCB keypads are one among them. One of the major benefits 
of PCB membrane keypads is the ability to present a wide variety of 
graphics on the top overlay. 
Rigid PCB-mounted keypads are 
more durable The most durable, cost-effective 
solution to this is to design the 
switch circuitry onto a printed circuit 
board. The circuit is then mounted 
to the metal backing plate with 
high-performance adhesives in a 
way similar to the flexible pad. The 
rigid laminate is highly resistant to 
cracking related to shock, vibration, 
or temperature swings. 
The printed circuit type design offers 
numerous benefits. A wide variety of 
connector options can be utilized 
and LEDs can be soldered directly to 
the board for greater durability. The 
PCB Base rear of the PCB is available for 
additional circuitry and can 
accommodate standard electronic 
components such as diodes, 
capacitors, resistors, and ICs. 
PCB membrane switches are a 
popular option for commonly used 
keyboard interfaces. A PCB 
membrane keypad combines all 
membrane switch technologies in 
one device. A PCB keypad can be a 
support panel for the membrane 
overlay or supply the electrical 
pathways. 
PCB Membrane Keypads offer several advantages – 
• Variety of plating options
• Tight trace routing capabilities
• LEDs and other components can be 
soldered
• Single-sided, double-sided, and multilayer 
designs available
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are completely shielded by clear plastic shells, 
which safeguard it from dust and dirt. When used 
on electrical and mechanical equipment for 
commercial use, the PCB keypads require daily 
maintenance to keep them in good working 
condition. But when are used in a business PCB Membrane Back View
environment the keys tend to have a high usage 
frequency because of the chances of getting used 
by a lot of different people. This then makes the 
keyboard more prone to dust and bacteria. 
However, the good news being then can get 
cleaned much easily and quickly as the crumbs 
and specks of dust do not actually get to settle 
under the keys.
The Bottom Line
A PCB keypad comes with easy-
to-use and cleanable surfaces 
which make them well-suited for 
control panels in numerous 
industries like electronic 
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Assembled PCB- customers worldwide. We have 
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Switch working closely with customers 
overseas making us a reliable 
manufacturing partner in China. 
CONTACT US
ElecFlex Canada Office
29Oxford,Dollard-Des-Ormeaux
Quebec
Canada
PH:+1-514-625-0821
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