Typical Specifications - Electrical characteristics
Electrical characteristics | Mechanical characteristics | Environmental characteristics
| Characteristic | Non-tactile | Tactile Metal Dome | Tactile Polydome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voltage and Operating Current |
1VDC-30VDC 1mA-100mA, 1watt max. |
1VDC-30VDC 1mA-100mA, 1watt max. |
1VDC-30VDC 1mA-100mA, 1watt max. |
| Resistance | 100 Ohms typical ¹ | 100 Ohms typical ¹ | 100 Ohms typical ¹ |
| Contact Resistance | 0.1 to 10 Ohms | 0.1 to 10 Ohms | 0.1 to 10 Ohms |
| Contact Bounce | < 5ms | < 20ms | < 25ms |
| Capacitance | 20 pF max. | 20 pF max. | 20 pF max. |
| Insulation Resistance | 100 Mohms @ 500VDC | 100 Mohms @ 500VDC | 100 Mohms @ 500VDC |
| Dielectric Strength | 250 VRMS | 250 VRMS | 250 VRMS |
Notes: Many of the above electrical characteristics can be customized to meet the specific requirement of your application.
¹ May differ depending upon the circuit. With special ink formulations GGI can decrease the resistance for specific project requirements. Consult the plant for further details.
| Electrical Test Method | ||
|---|---|---|
| Characteristic | ASTM Standards | Description |
| Voltage and Current | ASTM F1681-96 | Test method for determining the current carrying capacity of a conductor as part of a membrane switch. |
| Resistance | ASTM F1680-96 | Test method for determining the resistance of a membrane switch. |
| Contact Bounce | ASTM F1661-96 | Test method for determining the contact bounce time of a membrane switch. |
| Capacitance | ASTM F1663-95 | Test method for determining the resistance of a membrane switch. |
| Insulation Resistance | ASTM F1689-96 | Test method for determining the insulation resistance of a membrane switch. |
| Dielectric Strength | ASTM F1662-95 | Test method for determining the specified dielectric withstand voltage of a membrane switch. |