The DT-Series, also known as Dual Touch Dome, can detect two different levels of force. The DT dome can also close two circuits in a single dome switch. The first contact is made by applying slight pressure to the switch, which produces no tactile sensation. Additional pressure causes the dome to spring, closing the circuit – and giving you the same tactile feedback as a traditional metal dome switch.
When selecting the appropriate dome switch for your application, designers often face the challenge of balancing standard options with specific project needs. While standard dome switches offer convenience and cost-efficiency, they may not always meet the unique requirements of every design. Here’s how to navigate these limitations and explore custom solutions.
Standard Dome Switch Limitations
1. Size Constraints:
- Standard Sizes: Off-the-shelf dome switches come in predefined sizes that may not fit perfectly within the spatial constraints of your design.
- Space Efficiency: Designers might struggle to integrate standard domes into compact or irregularly shaped layouts.
2. Actuation Force:
- Fixed Force Levels: Standard domes have set actuation forces, which might not match the tactile feedback desired for specific applications.
- User Experience: Inconsistent or unsuitable actuation forces can impact the overall user experience and device usability.
3. Tactile Feedback:
- Generic Feedback: The tactile feel of standard domes might not provide the precise feedback required for high
- performance applications.
- Feedback Consistency: Ensuring consistent tactile feedback across all switches can be challenging with standard options.
4. Durability:
- Standard Life Cycles: While many standard domes offer good durability, they may not meet the longevity demands of certain high-usage applications.
- Wear and Tear: Frequent use can lead to faster wear, reducing the switch’s lifespan and reliability.
5. Design Aesthetics:
- Limited Customization: Standard domes offer limited options for integrating design elements such as backlighting or specific shapes that match the device’s aesthetics.
- Branding Needs: Customization is often needed to align with a product’s brand identity and design language.
Exploring Custom Solutions
1. Custom Sizes and Shapes:
- Tailored Fit: Custom dome switches can be designed to fit specific spatial constraints and layout requirements.
- Enhanced Integration: Custom shapes like triangular, oval, or irregular forms can be created to better integrate with the device’s design.
2. Variable Actuation Force:
- Personalized Feedback: Custom domes allow designers to specify the exact actuation force needed for optimal tactile feedback.
- User Preferences: Ensuring the switch responds precisely to user input enhances usability and satisfaction.
3. Enhanced Tactile Feedback:
- Precise Engineering: Custom dome switches can be engineered to provide the exact tactile response needed, ensuring consistency and reliability.
- Performance Optimization: This level of customization is crucial for applications where feedback precision is critical, such as in medical devices or aerospace controls.
4. Improved Durability:
- Extended Life Cycles: Custom switches can be designed to withstand higher usage rates, with enhanced materials and construction methods.
- Reliability Assurance: This is particularly important for high
- reliability applications like industrial machinery or public use devices.
5. Aesthetic Customization:
- Design Integration: Custom domes can incorporate features like backlighting, unique surface finishes, or specific colors to match the device’s aesthetics.
- Brand Identity: This helps in maintaining a cohesive design language and enhancing the overall visual appeal of the product.
Conclusion
While standard dome switches offer convenience and are suitable for many applications, custom solutions provide the flexibility needed to overcome their limitations. By opting for custom dome switches, designers can ensure that their products meet specific requirements, enhance user experience, and maintain high reliability and aesthetic appeal. Working with a specialized supplier like Shanyo, which offers extensive customization options and rapid lead times, can be a significant advantage in achieving these goals.
| NO. | Product model | Outer Diameter | Click Ratto(%) | Rebound/Return orce(g) | Fmax/Force (mm) | Dome height (mm) | Material thickness (mm) | Plating | Life Cycles (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SY-M2508R-Ag | 2.5mm | 60±10% | 80士20g | 0.10士0.03mm | 0.14士0.03mm | 0.04mm | Silver(Ag) | 1,000,000 |
| 2 | SY-M2516R-Ag | 2.5mm | 60±10% | 160士20g | 0.14士0.03mm | 0.18士0.03mm | 0.04mm | Silver(Ag) | 1,000,000 |
| 3 | SY-M4010R5DP-Ni | 4mm | 50±10% | 100士20g | 0.14士0.03mm | 0.19土0.03mm | 0.055mm | Nickel(NI) | 500,000 |
| 4 | SY-M4012R5DP-Ni | 4mm | 50±10% | 120士20g | 0.15士0.03mm | 0.20士0.03mm | 0.055mm | Nickel(NI) | 500,000 |
| 5 | SY-M4014R5DP-Ni | 4mm | 50±10% | 140士20g | 0.16士0.03mm | 0.21土0.03mm | 0.055mm | Nickel(NI) | 500,000 |
| 6 | SY-M4016R5DP-Ni | 4mm | 50±10% | 160士20g | 0.17士0.03mm | 0.22士0.03mm | 0.055mm | Nickel(NI) | 500,000 |
| 7 | SY-M4018R5DP-Ni | 4mm | 50±10% | 180士20g | 0.18士0.03mm | 0.23土0.03mm | 0.055mm | Nickel(NI) | 500,000 |
| 8 | SY-M4020R5DP-Ni | 4mm | 50±10% | 200士20g | 0.19士0.03mm | 0.24士0.03mm | 0.055mm | Nickel(NI) | 500,000 |
| 9 | SY-M4022R5DP-Ni | 4mm | 50±10% | 220士20g | 0.20土0.03mm | 0.25士0.03mm | 0.055mm | Nickel(NI) | 500,000 |
| 10 | SY-M4016R4DP-T-Ni | 4mm | 50±10% | 160士20g | 0.17士0.03mm | 0.17士0.03mm | 0.055mm | Nickel(NI) | 500,000 |
| 11 | SY-M4016R4DP-T-Ni | 4mm | 50±10% | 160士20g | 0.17士0.03mm | 0.22士0.03mm | Nickel(NI) | 1,000,000 | |
| 12 | SY-M4018R4DP-T-Ni | 4mm | 50±10% | 180士20g | 0.18士0.03mm | 0.23士0.03mm | 0.055mm | Nickel(NI) | 500,000 |
| 13 | SY-M4018R4DP-T-Ni | 4mm | 50±10% | 180士20g | 0.18士0.03mm | 0.23士0.03mm | Nickel(NI) | 1,000,000 | |
| 14 | SY-M4018R4DP-T-Ni | 4mm | 50±15% | 180士20g | 0.19士0.05mm | 0.23士0.03mm | 0.055mm | Nickel(NI) | 1,000,000 |
| 15 | SY-M5010R5DP-Ni | 5mm | 50±10% | 100士20g | 0.16士0.03mm | 0.21士0.03mm | 0.06mm | Nickel(NI) | 500,000 |
| 16 | SY-M5012R5DP-Ni | 5mm | 50±10% | 120士20g | 0.17士0.03mm | 0.22士0.03mm | 0.06mm | Nickel(NI) | 500,000 |
| 17 | SY-M5014R5DP-Ni | 5mm | 50±10% | 140士20g | 0.18士0.03mm | 0.23士0.03mm | 0.06mm | Nickel(NI) | 500,000 |
| 18 | SY-M5016R5DP-Ni | 5mm | 50±10% | 160士20g | 0.19士0.03mm | 0.24士0.03mm | 0.06mm | Nickel(NI) | 500,000 |
| 19 | SY-M5016R-Ni | 5mm | 50±10% | 160士20g | 0.18士0.03mm | 0.23士0.03mm | 0.06mm | Nickel(NI) | 1,000,000 |
| 20 | SY-M5018R5DP-Ni | 5mm | 50±10% | 180士20g | 0.20士0.03mm | 0.25士0.03mm | 0.06mm | Nickel(NI) | 500,000 |
| 21 | SY-M5020R5DP-Ni | 5mm | 50±10% | 200士20g | 0.21士0.03mm | 0.26士0.03mm | 0.06mm | Nickel(NI) | 500,000 |
| 22 | SY-M5022R5DP-Ni | 5mm | 50±10% | 220士20g | 0.22士0.03mm | 0.27士0.03mm | 0.06mm | Nickel(NI) | 1,000,000 |
| 23 | SY-M5022R5DP-Ni | 5mm | 50±10% | 220士20g | 0.22士0.03mm | 0.27士0.03mm | 0.06mm | Gold(Au) | 500,000 |
| 24 | SY-M6025R-Au | 6mm | 55±15% | 250士20g | 0.23士0.05mm | 0.29士0.05mm | 0.06mm | Nickel(NI) | 1,000,000 |
| 25 | SY-M6010R5DP-Ni | 6mm | 50±10% | 100士20g | 0.19士0.05mm | 0.24士0.03mm | 0.06mm | Nickel(NI) | 500,000 |
| 26 | SY-M6012R5DP-Ni | 6mm | 50±10% | 120士20g | 0.20士0.03mm | 0.25士0.03mm | 0.06mm | Nickel(NI) | 500,000 |
| 27 | SY-M6014R5DP-Ni | 6mm | 50±10% | 140士20g | 0.21士0.03mm | 0.26士0.03mm | 0.06mm | Nickel(NI) | 500,000 |
| 28 | SY-M6016R5DP-Ni | 6mm | 50±10% | 160士20g | 0.22士0.03mm | 0.27士0.03mm | 0.06mm | Nickel(NI) | 500,000 |
| 29 | SY-M6018R5DP-Ni | 6mm | 50±10% | 180士20g | 0.23士0.05mm | 0.28士0.03mm | 0.06mm | Nickel(NI) | 500,000 |
| 30 | SY-M6020R5DP-Ni | 6mm | 50±10% | 200士20g | 0.24土0.03mm | 0.29士0.03mm | 0.06mm | Nickel(NI) | 500,000 |
| 31 | SY-M6022R5DP-Ni | 6mm | 50±15% | 220士20g | 0.25土0.03mm | 0.29士0.03mm | 0.06mm | Nickel(NI) | 500,000 |
| 32 | SY-M6024R5DP-Ni | 6mm | 50±15% | 240士20g | 0.26士0.03mm | 0.31土0.03mm | 0.06mm | Nickel(NI) | 500,000 |
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Tactile metal domes are essential components in premium consumer electronics, from gaming controllers to mechanical keyboards.
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Shanyo’s premium metal dome switches deliver crisp, reliable tactile feedback—perfect for fitness trackers, wearables, and high-performance applications.
Industrial
Industrial equipment often requires rugged keyboards and human machine interfaces that can withstand continuous use in harsh environments and extreme temperatures.
Medical
The medical industry has long relied on Shanyo’s membrane switch and touch screen technology as the user interface for its products.
Aerospace
Shanyo has over 20 years of experience designing backlit human machine interfaces and backlit panels and signage for the aerospace industry.
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According to the needs of different product structures and grades
Nickel plating, silver plating, gold plating
Stable rebound
Strong conductivity
Stable rebound
Good feel
Snap Dome Introduction
Snap Domes has several major advantages: smooth contact, strong conductivity, stable rebound, and good feel. Due to its good conduction performance, it can play a good switch activation and control role between the operator and the product.
Various specifications of metal dome are available：
- Triangle Metal Dome;
- Cruciform Metal Dome;
- Four Legs Tactile Domes
- Circular/ Round Metal Dome;
- Oblong/ Rectangle Metal Dome;
- Ellipse/ Round Waist Metal Dome;
- Circle / Round Metal Dome With Holes;
- Four Leg Metal Domes with Center Hole；
- Customized metal dome (color/ shape/ size, material, etc.).
Metal dome design principle
Classification of Adhesive for Metal Domes:
Transparency: Better alignment
- White: generally used with light guides (reflective)
- Black: generally used to block out light (obscuring the content)
- Yellow: it belongs to high-temperature resistant material (can exceed SMT high-temperature effect for a short time)
- Silver screen: grounding anti-static effect Transparency: Better alignment
- White: generally used with light guides (reflective)
- Black: generally used to block out light (obscuring the content)
- Yellow: it belongs to high-temperature resistant material (can exceed SMT high-temperature effect for a short time)
- Silver screen: grounding anti-static effect
High-density Wiring
FPC cables can accommodate a high density of conductive traces, making them ideal for applications with numerous connections in a confined area.
Signal Integrity
FPC cables have low resistance, capacitance, and inductance, preserving the integrity of transmitted electrical signals.
Flexibility
FPC cables are extremely flexible, able to bend, twist, or fold without harming the circuitry, making them simple to incorporate into devices with restricted space or complex layouts.
Customizability
FPC cables can be customized to meet specific requirements such as conductive trace arrangement, length, width, and connectors, enabling tailored solutions for diverse applications.
High Reliability
FPC cables are durable, reliable, and can withstand repeated flexing and bending without compromising performance.
Cost-effectiveness
FPC cables provide cost advantages and increased production efficiency compared to traditional wiring solutions, particularly for high-volume production.
Are you a Trading Company or Manufacturing?
- We are a Professional Metal dome manufacturer, we have our own factory, and we are based in Qingdao, China, Shanyo Precision Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. is a professional manufacturer of mobile phones and digital product components. It was established in 2004 and has more than 200 employees. The main business is applied in consumer electronics, remote controls, mobile phones, automobiles, medical care, smart products, outdoor products, etc. The main products are metal dome array, Remote control buttons, die cutting, LGF, UV bumps, FPC, panel buttons, PCB lines, thin film flexible lines, etc. The Qingdao factory covers an area of more than 3,500 square meters. Currently, it has offices in Shenzhen, Shanghai, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Singapore, fully implementing the global marketing strategy. sell to Southern Europe (10.00%), Domestic Market (10.00%), Northern Europe (10.00%), Central America (10.00%), Western Europe (10.00%), Eastern Europe (10.00%), South America (10.00%), North America (10.00%), South Asia (5.00%), Southeast Asia (5.00%), Eastern Asia (3.00%), Oceania (3.00%), Mid East (2.00%), Africa (2.00%). There are a total of about 51-100 people in our office.
How do I request samples of your products?
- Stock Samples: If you paid the freight cost, we could provide free samples for you.
- Customized Samples: We will offer you 5 pcs free samples after we receive the setup cost.
- To request product samples, please email us at shanyonod@shanyo.com.
How do I request a quote?
- You can easily request a quote by filling out our Quote Form, or by sending us an e-mail at shanyonod@shanyo.com.
How can we guarantee quality?
- We process and produce products in strict accordance with the list of raw materials.
- Many of our engineers have many years of experience and are very responsible.
Always a pre-production sample before mass production;
Always final Inspection before shipment.
And video confirmation of packing with the customer.
Can you offer OEM Service?
- Surely Okay, we have Seasoned OEM service experience.
What is the Lead time of the sample?
- It takes 2-7 working days depending.
How fast can I get the Quotation?
- 30 mins ~ 24 Hours depends.
How to place an order?
- Please tell us your material, artwork design, logic circuit schematic diagram, size, surface, usage, etc. It is best to send us the design drawings or samples and other detailed data, and then we will customize the metal dome and metal dome array according to your requirements.
What services can we provide?
- Accepted Delivery Terms: FOB, EXW；
Accepted Payment Currency: USD, EUR, HKD, CNY;
Accepted Payment Type: T/T, L/C, MoneyGram, PayPal, Western Union, Escrow;
Language Spoken: English, Chinese
What products are die-cut?
- The die-cutting process is suitable for a variety of materials, including metal, plastic, paper, fabric, foam, wood, and composites.
Advantages of metal dome technology:
- Durability: Metal domes are highly durable and can withstand millions of actuations without failure. This makes them ideal for use in devices that are used frequently, such as keyboards and keypads.
- Consistency: Metal domes provide a consistent tactile response, which means that users can rely on the same level of feedback every time they press a button. This can improve user experience and accuracy.
- Cost-effectiveness: Metal domes are relatively inexpensive to manufacture, which makes them a cost-effective solution for manufacturers.
Space-saving: Metal domes are small and can be placed close together, which makes them ideal for use in compact devices. - Customization: Metal domes can be customized with different shapes, sizes, and force requirements to suit the specific needs of a particular device or application. This allows manufacturers to create unique user experiences for their products.
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