Product category:
Switches and Keyboards
News Release from: InPlay Technologies, Duraswitch Division
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 30 June 2003
Novel pushbuttons for military avionics
control
ECI Screenprint has secured a design win for military avionics controls.
Duraswitch licensee ECI Screenprint has secured a design win for military avionics controls Using PushGate pushbutton technology for the 16-key panels, ECI expects to begin production later this year
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 30 Apr 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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"Our customer originally requested a membrane switch with metal domes", commented Edward Cook, President, ECI Screenprint.
"Then he realised the value-added benefits that this technology offers".
PushGate is a reliable, durable pushbutton technology with crisp tactile feedback that combines the best features of both electromechanical and flat panel membrane switches into a cost effective, thin design.
Tim Kuhn, Vice President Business Development, Duraswitch, commented: "Duraswitch technology is an ideal replacement for metal domes.
There are no bending or flexing parts to become fatigued, so the switch will not wear out prematurely.
It is virtually impossible to tease, so the problems of double actuation or not actuating at all related to metal domes are eliminated.
We also offer switch constructions that meet the extreme altitude and temperature requirements of military applications".
"Because of these benefits, our technology is a good fit for military switch controls.
ECI has been a supplier to this market for many years, and is a perfect ally to introduce Duraswitch technologies", continued Kuhn.
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