Category Archives: Metal Domes
Chiefly talking about metal dome, such as what’s it, how to make, metal dome industry technology and news, and so on.
Metal Dome Selection Guide: Shape, Force, Travel and Assembly Method
This metal dome selection guide explains how to choose shape, size, force, travel, plating and loose-dome, array or tape-and-reel assembly. Continue reading →
Custom Metal Dome Design Guide: Size, Force, Travel, Material and PCB Integration
This custom metal dome design guide explains size, force, travel, material, PCB pads, venting, tolerances and prototype validation. Continue reading →
Metal Dome Actuator Types: Plungers, Rubber Keys, Overlays and Direct Actuation
Metal Dome Actuator guide comparing plungers, rubber keys, overlays and direct actuation, with alignment, diameter, height and failure risks. Continue reading →
Flexible Membrane Switch Design with Metal Dome Arrays
Flexible membrane switch design guide covering stack-up, PET vs FPC circuits, metal dome arrays, adhesives, LGF backlighting, assembly and reliability. Continue reading →
PCB Contact Pad Design for Metal Dome Switches
PCB Contact Pad design guide for metal dome switches covering layout, dimensions, clearance, solder mask, surface finish, venting and assembly checks. Continue reading →
Mechanical Button vs Capacitive Touch: Which Interface Is Better?
Mechanical button vs capacitive touch comparison covering tactile feedback, service life, thickness, cost, environmental limits and maintenance. Continue reading →
Why Physical Buttons Are Returning to Automotive Interiors?
Automotive soft-touch button materials guide covering physical buttons, blind operation, tactile confirmation, durability and metal dome arrays. Continue reading →
What Is a Tact Switch? Types, Working Principle and Applications
Tact switch guide explaining working principle, types, metal dome role, SMD dome switches, membrane interfaces and RFQ selection checks. Continue reading →
Tape and Reel vs Cut Tape: Which Packaging Is Better for Metal Domes?
Tape and reel vs cut tape guide for metal domes, comparing assembly speed, MOQ, handling protection, samples and RFQ requirements. Continue reading →
Dome Switch for EV Charging Station: Keypad Design Guide
Dome switch for EV charging station guide covering keypad stack-up, dome array selection, sealing, testing and RFQ details. Continue reading →