Tag Archives: Dome switch keyboard
What is a tactile metal dome switch? Snap dome switch
Tactile metal dome switch is a small, snap-action component that provides a clear click feel and audible feedback when pressed. Made from stainless steel, it collapses to complete an electrical circuit and returns to its original shape when released. What … Continue reading →
Dome switch for gaming arcade machine, Dome switch keyboard
What is a dome switch in arcade machines? Dome switch is a small metal or polyester dome used as a switch element. When pressed, it completes an electrical circuit and sends a signal to the game board. The shape of … Continue reading →
Metal dome for side key, Metal dome Application
Metal dome for side keys are widely used in smartphones, smartwatches, walkie-talkies, and medical devices. These small buttons are pressed thousands of times during their service life. These tiny but powerful components provide precise tactile response and improve durability. Why … Continue reading →
Snap dome switch, Dome switch design guide
What is a snap dome? Snap dome is a tiny, responsive metal switch that “snaps” when pressed. It’s often placed on a PCB or within a membrane switch structure. When a user presses on it, the dome collapses, creating electrical … Continue reading →
What are the different metal dome shapes?
Metal dome has many shapes, such as circle, cross, triangle and oblong, and each shape is suitable for different scenarios. Circular domes are symmetrical and stable, cross domes have a strong sense of direction, triangle domes have a large contact … Continue reading →
Metal dome switches for PCB, Metal dome array
Metal dome switches for PCB are compact, tactile components that deliver fast, reliable feedback with each press. They offer a crisp click, long life, and slim profile—perfect for high-performance electronics. Metal dome array holds multiple domes in one sheet for … Continue reading →
Metal dome membrane switch, Dome switch keyboard
Metal dome membrane switch is a switch that combines metal dome and membrane technology. It is composed of multiple layers of film, including panel, conductive layer, insulating layer and circuit layer. The metal dome is installed at a specific position … Continue reading →
What is an oblong snap dome tactile switch? Metal dome
The oblong snap dome tactile switch is a switch that uses metal domes to achieve tactile feedback. Its rectangular design is easy to integrate into various devices and provides a clear tactile response. When the button is pressed, the metal … Continue reading →
What are silicone dome switches? Rubber dome switches
Silicone dome switches are membrane switches whose elastic layer is made of silicone material with good flexibility and insulation. It deforms the silicone dome by pressing, contacts the circuit to achieve conduction, and provides comfortable tactile feedback. The weather resistance … Continue reading →
Dome switch vs membrane: What’s the difference?
Dome Switch vs Membrane switch? The main difference between shrapnel switches and membrane switches is their structure and operation. Shrapnel switches rely on the elastic deformation of metal shrapnel to switch the circuit on and off, providing clear tactile feedback, … Continue reading →