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Backlighting Options

From Advanced Input Systems
 

 
Strategically placing lights inside an input device to illuminate the backs of keys and functions is a technique, referred to as backlighting. It makes keys and legends easier to read and products much more marketable. Careful consideration of the trade-offs between the different backlighting applications, the product in design, and environmental requirements are all crucial elements to the product's performance, reliability, and fitness for use. Simply stated, a backlit keypad is illuminated so that the foreground appears sharper in contrast with the background. The objective of backlighting technology is to achieve an optimum balance between light output, power dissipation, reliability, and operating life. A thorough understanding of the four main backlighting methods will help you select the right backlighting solution for your input device.
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Act NOW! 25% Discount, Limited Time Only - Call for details. Demanding applications require a keyboard built to withstand maximum abuse in the harshest environments. The customizable Grizzly Xtreme is... (read more)
CTI Electronics Corporation - Backlit Keyboard with built-in OrbitalMouse®
The KIO7000-BX Series are NEMA 4/4X sealed industrial keyboards with full 101/104 key functionality in a patented, innovative small foot print with full size keys. These illuminated keyboards include... (read more)
Indukey North America LLC - InduProof³ works under water and in the dark
The InduProof³ ™ keyboard from InduKey® is NEMA 6 / IP68-sealed against water and dust for complete immersion and features optional LED backlighting for use in dark working environments !... (read more)
CTI Electronics Corporation - Sealed Backlit Miniature Keyboards
The KI6000-BX Series are rugged, NEMA 4 (IP66) sealed, industrial keyboards with full 101/104 key functionality in a patented, innovative small footprint with full-size keys. These illuminated... (read more)
Advanced Input Systems - Military Grade Light Switch
Advanced Input Systems designed a mil-spec light switch to replace a 1950's era mechanical design used by the US Military. Our design eliminated the need for 2-handed operation and improved... (read more)
Advanced Input Systems - Hybrid Keyboards
Hybrid keyboards use a combination of two or more switch technologies. Hybrids are particularly useful when a high-speed typing array is combined with a large number of special function keys. (read more)
Advanced Input Systems - BACKLIGHTING INTEGRATION
Memtron Input Components integrates custom backlighting solutions for our core interface panel products to enhance the features of the human machine interface devices we manufacture. Utilizing... (read more)
 
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Strategically placing lights inside an input device to illuminate the backs of keys and functions is a technique, referred to as backlighting. It makes keys and legends easier to read and products... (Read More)
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