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Making the Switch (from Membrane Switch to Touch Sensor)

Membrane switches are a tried and true solution but with technologies evolving,…


Touch Sensors: Capacitive vs. Resistive

As you may know that there are two different kinds of touch sensors, capacitive…


What is a Membrane Switch Connector?

The connector system used on a membrane switch or a sensor assembly is the most…


Capacitive Touch Controllers

A functional touch sensor requires two things: a sensor and a controller. The…


Membrane Switches: Polyester, Not Polycarbonate

Polyester is an industry standard and favored, over polycarbonate, for membrane…


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Mind the Gap

Displays (LCDs, OLEDs, TFTs, etc.) make a lot of noise, electrical noise…


Tactile or Non-Tactile, That is the Question

You may or may not be wondering, "what is tactile and non-tactile?" - good…


Indicator Light Colors for Best UX

When backlighting is well designed and manufactured, it can create an…


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Membrane Switch: How Many Buttons are Too Many Buttons?

We posed this question (How many buttons are too many buttons [on a membrane…