Design Starter Checklist
Please provide mechanical drawings (DWG, DXF, IGES, STEP) and artwork files (AI or CDR) if available.
- Mechanical dimensions (if drawings are not available) – height and width of part, keys, etc.
- Molded rubber or polyester overlay?
- Copper flex circuit or printed silver?
- What type of environment? Does the keypad need to be environmentally sealed?
- Artwork/Graphic Overlay if not, what Pantone colors (if artwork not available)?
- Embossed (plateau/pillow or rim)?
- Tactile feel (domes)?
- Any backlighting? Any LEDs?
- Length of tail and tail break out location?
- What type of connection? Female connector or prep for ZIF connection?
- Are there any windows?
KEY NOTES:
- Space between keys and around perimeter of keypad should be .100” or better.
- .100” center to center min for tail with connector.
- 1mm center to center min for ZIF type interconnect.
- Tail exit should be .25” min. from edge, keys and other components (tail cannot exit under key).
- Normal final assembly tolerances = size +/- .010”, die cut to image = +/- .010”