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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”