Full-Travel Switch - Advanced Input Systems

Product Description

Advanced Input Systems' Full-Travel (2-3mm) keyboards are optimized for maximum life and efficiency. Low in profile and ergonomically designed for quick response, high-speed data entry and complete performance, the Full-Travel keyboard series is constructed with heavy-duty switch technologies for longer life.

Typical Applications

Personal computers
Computer terminals
Cash registers
Other quick-response, high-speed data entry applications

Available Technologies

Truncated

Full-Travel Truncated models feature single-piece, elastomer switch mat technology with breakover tactile feel. Because the individual switch bearings are molded into a single part, 80% fewer parts are required for assembly. This contributes to significantly lower cost than competing technologies.

Single Station

The Full-Travel Single Station switch is designed to provide lower volume customers with a low-cost tooling entry into the full-travel arena. Products feature a conductive elastomer, single switch in a full-travel mechanism.

Notebook

Using Advanced Input Systems' specially developed, Full-Travel Notebook platform as a basis for developing specific notebook applications — the customer has at hand an ergonomically friendly, standard QWERTY keyboard with a variety of customizable options. Key color, special sealing, backlighting, various communication protocols and language variables are just a sample of the unique characteristics that are available to the customer for their next project containing an Advanced Input Systems notebook keyboard. In addition, the in house engineering team at Advanced Input Systems can interact with the overall development of the larger project to add value to the integration of the keyboard into the next assembly platform or take over the design of the notebook platform, if needed.

Advanced Input Systems Technical Expertise

Low Design, Tooling, and Production Costs:

State-of-the-art CAD design systems
High-tech custom tooling capabilities
Rapid custom prototype cycle
Established material supply lines
High efficiency manufacturing and assembly

High Value-Added Capabilities:

Custom graphics, legends and keytops
Custom lighting
Custom electronics
Custom packaging
Custom colors
Custom integration of alternate input technologies
Custom enclosures
Custom firmware

Specifications

	Single Station	Truncated	Notebook	Unit of Measure
Mechanical
Operating Force	80	80	75	grams
Switch Travel	3.8	3.8	1.65	mm
Switch Life	10x10⁶	10x10⁶	1x10⁶	cycles
Electrical
Contact Resistance*	200	200	200	ohms
Contact Bounce*	10	10	10	ms (max)
Current*	20	20	20	ma (max)
ESD*	**	**	**	KV (max)
Dielectric Strength*	250	250	250	VAC
Insulation Resistance*	10	10	10	megohms
Voltage*	30	30	12	VDC (max)
Environmental
Operating Temperature	0¼ to +55¼	0¼ to +55¼	0¼ to +55¼	Celsius
Storage Temperature	-40¼ to +60¼	-40¼ to +60¼	-40¼ to +60¼	Celsius
Realative Humidity (max. non-condensing)	95%	95%	95%	Percent

* Note: Specifications will vary depending on materials, construction, and circuitry. Please consult our factory with application-specific requirements.

** Design options are available to meet the requirements necessary to CE mark custom product.

Custom Design Options

Long-life elastomer technology
Multi-language keytop legending
Function key templates
FCC class B specifications
International agency requirements
Laser etched keys
UL recognition
Logo graphics
Multi-key rollover
Long-life sublimation printing of keys
Multiple language capabilities
Shielded cables
Spill-resistant sealing
Custom molding of enclosures
Extended temperature range
Low profile switches and keycaps
Backlighting
Custom colors
HALT chamber testing
USB
And more