Backlit buttons
Backlit buttons when they first appeared on the market were almost revolutionary, and now we are so used to them that we don’t even notice them anymore. And the reason is that they are everywhere because they are very useful. Whether used for laptop keyboards or for a factory-controlled keyboard, backlit buttons are an indispensable part. Without backlit buttons it would be very difficult to guess the right letter or the right command in the dark, and with their help, it becomes very easy. Some call it the backlit button and rubber cover because silicone covers are used on keyboards.
In any case, the purpose is clear and that is to make the buttons visible in the dark and to improve the look as well. Because you know how much keyboards that are bright look more attractive than those that are monochromatic and without lighting.
Silicone is the material used for backlit buttons, because no matter what color it is, transparent silicone must first be molded, and only then everything else. Because only through transparent silicone will it be possible to see the lighting and silicone is key to light transmission. It is also necessary that the surface be laser etched. If you are wondering how the light on the buttons came from, these are actually Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) more precisely, they are two-lead semiconductor with a p-n junction diode. It is unrivaled the most popular backlight option for many reasons, and one of the main ones is power use.
You can order custom backlit buttons from us and choose all the necessary features. There are numerous types of buttons, then tactile response, size and many other factors are important. The most important thing is that everything is user-friendly, and no matter how many ready-mode buttons you have in use, it can never be enough because customers will always have specific requirements, which we can meet.
Product specifications
- Product form
- Molded elastomer key or keypad assembly
- Material options discussed
- Silicone. Choose one formulation for the actual contact and loading conditions.
- Application focus
- Computer keyboards and industrial control panels. Size the part against the selected assembly.
- Dimensions to confirm
- Key pitch, web thickness, key height and circuit-board registration. Match these to computer keyboards and industrial control panels.
- Light path
- Define the illuminated legends, translucent areas, opaque masking and positions of the LEDs beneath them.
- Keypad details
- Printed legends, laser-etched areas, LED backlighting and tactile response. Include the relevant artwork, contact layout and acceptance requirements in the drawing.
- Key actuation
- Set the force, travel and return action on the assembled switch or keypad.
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