A tactile metal dome, also known as a snap dome, is a normally open momentary contact that provides a crisp tactile feel, letting the user know the button was pressed. Metal domes offer many key advantages over other switch solutions. Low profiles and high life cycle ratings make tactile metal domes a reliable choice. With […]
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Snaptron wins Passive Electromechanical Product of the Year at the 2022 Elektra Awards in London hosted by Electronics Weekly for their S-Series product line, a solderable metal dome switch solution. WINDSOR, CO – December 6, 2022 – Snaptron, the leading manufacturer of tactile metal dome switches, won the 2022 Elektra Award for Passive Electromechanical Product […]
Overview Snaptron’s S-Series domes, SMD switches, are standard four-leg metal dome switches with two solderable tabs. The tabs allow the dome to be soldered directly to a printed circuit board or flex circuit with a surface-mount technology (SMT) machine. Like standard tactile domes, the solder dome is a normally open momentary contact (SPST) that provides […]
When it comes to finding the right dome switch, designers must work around standard domes’ limitations or find a custom solution. So how do you know if metal dome switches are suitable for your application? Below are five of the most frequently asked questions we get from engineers investigating dome switches as viable solutions for their products.
With the solder dome, you can automate the assembly process by using a pick-n-place or Surface Mount Technology (SMT) machine to adhere domes to the circuit board. WINDSOR, CO, November 15, 2022 – Today, Snaptron announced the release of its first surface-mount metal dome, the S-Series, also known as a surface-mount device (SMD) dome. Snaptron’s […]
Join Snaptron on October 26 and 27 for Design 2 Part in Akron, Ohio! The Greater Ohio Design-2-Part Show is the only trade show to exclusively feature exhibitors specializing in design and contract manufacturing services. Our team will be onsite to address any questions and invites you to learn about our newest metal dome switches. […]
Engineers across industries choose metal dome switches due to their distinct tactile feel. You likely interact with metal dome switches in products around your environment on a daily basis. Metal domes are found in everyday consumer goods like your coffee maker, video game controller, and more sophisticated devices like aviation cockpit panels or surgical tools. […]
WINDSOR, CO, May 2, 2022 – Today, the Better Business Bureau of Northern Colorado named Snaptron a winner of the 2022 BBB Torch Award for Ethics. BBB Torch Awards for Ethics, a program of the BBB Foundation, recognizes organizations that demonstrate exemplary ethics as evaluated by the Torch Awards Criteria. Brett Tatman, CEO, and Chairman […]
Engineers often use metal domes in electronic applications. However, a lesser-known use case for metal domes is as a pressure switch. As a result, metal domes are an overlooked solution for air or water pressure switches. Still, metal domes can be a cost-effective and easy-to-use alternative for engineers designing such devices. What is a Pressure […]
