"LIGHT TOUCH" MEMBRANE TECHNOLOGY
The low cost alternative to capacitive glass-touch technology
Achieve the look of a glass interface panel without the cost with Parlex "Light Touch" Membrane Technology. Polymer Thick Film-based "Light Touch" Technology employs a polycarbonate graphic in conjunction with a membrane switch so you can achieve the look of a glass interface panel with the "Light Touch" feel.
Benefits:
- Low cost alternative to capacitive glass touch technology.
- Low activation force: 200 to 400 grams.
- Lightweight alternate to glass construction.
- Environmentally compliant construction.
Applications:
- Appliance interface panels for ranges, dishwashers, refrigerators, washers and dryers.
- Replacement for rigid boards with either glass or injection molded interface panels.
"LIGHT TOUCH" CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION
Polycarbonate Graphic:
- Standard polycarbonate graphic laminated to a PET layer that is printed with either silver or carbon shorting pads.
- High temperature polycarbonate directly printed with the silver or carbon shorting pads.
Spacer Material:
- Screen printed adhesive or a discrete die-cut material applied to either the polycarbonate graphic or the PET printed pill layer.
PTF Circuit:
- Silver, dielectric and carbon ink systems printed on a 5 mil PET substrate. Multi-layer and double-sided circuit designs are an option.
Back-side Adhesive:
- The specific pressure sensitive adhesive and thickness to be used would be evaluated based upon the specifc application requirements
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