PushGate is a unique pushbutton switch that combines the advantages of discrete mechanical and flat panel membrane switches with a host of other benefits, making it ideal for next-generation products.

The thin profile pushbuttons are cost effective and simple in design. It’s superior reliability and durability makes PushGate one of the leading switch technologies in the world. Its crisp, consistent tactile feel does not degrade over time — even after half a billion actuations — differentiating it substantially from conventional mechanical and membrane switches.

PushGate is ideally suited for Memtron customers implementing either polyester membrane or printed circuit board backed switches.

Attributes - polyester membrane

• Crisp, consistent tactile feel; does not degrade over time or use
• Differentiates your product by giving keypad a high-quality feel
• Durable and reliable: 30,000,000 plus actuations
• Deal replacement for tac or metal dome switches
• Impossible to "tease", (Click = Closure)
• No Bending or flexing parts to fail
• -40 C to +85 C Operating and Storage Temps
• Easily integrated with other switch products including ThiNcoder™ RT and MagnaMouse™ product lines
• Perfect for polyester or elastomer overlays, as well as metal and plastic key caps
• Removable overlay available
• Maintains crisp tactile feel with EL, Fiber optics, and LED backlighting
• Superior performance where keypads are subject to abuse or vandalism
• Flat panel key specs up to 2" x 2" active key area
• Can be environmentally sealed for superior performance in harsh environments
• Normally closed or open designs
• Dual output available for redundancy or multi-function switching
• Multiple armatures and constructions available for various key sizes and spacing
• U.S. Patent Nos. 5,523,730; 5,990,772; 6,392,515
• Licensed from Duraswitch: www.duraswitch.com