membrane switch keypads Interconnect

The tail that exits a membrane switch usually has single row traces on0.1''centers,This tail can be connected to a circuit board with many different single row connectors designed for membrane flex circuits or can be designed to interface with a ZIF(Zero lnsertion force)connector,Here at general PET or FPC material,we can crimp Nicomatic,AMP and Berg connectors onto PET or FPC flex circuits.
The AMP system is a two component system,The contacts are specified separately form the housing,One critical consider ation is the insulation displacement characteristics of the AMP system,It the design uses dual tails of insulation over the entire contact are.
The lowest cost interconnect is the ZIF connector.AMP and Molex both offer ZIF connectors,When using a ZIF connecot the membrane switch keypads is designed with contacts on the ned of the tail,The customer then insterts the tail into the ZIF connector.ZIF connectors are readily available with locking mechanisms in 1mm center versions.When using a ZIF connector you should specify either the specific connector,or the requirements for the connector.
ZIF connection circuit spacing is usually: 0.5mm, 1mm, 1.27mm.
Male/Female connectors:The most common approach to membrane switch panel connections is through using Nicomatic or AMP male pins and female pins,Both are used extensively to interface to control boards,energy sources,wires and housing,the male is similar to the solder tab,but made to connect instead of to solder,the female has three or four sides,and provides robust connection.
Male/Female connectors connection circuit spacing is usually: 2.54mm.
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