The Backlit Keypad, also called Backlit Keyboard, cleverly combines keypad materials with LED technology to create top-notch switch products with cool backlighting effects. Made of silicone rubber, plastic, metal and other materials, this cool invention is often called silicone rubber backlit keypad. These keypads mainly use translucent silicone materials to let the light shine through. Some silicone backlight keyboards use tricks such as laser etching, screen printing, spray coating, and PU coating to make the backlight effects even cooler, giving users a visually awesome and smooth experience.

There are two types of silicone rubber backlit keypads:

Laser Engraved Backlit Keypad: This type involves detailed steps such as spraying silicone keypads with color and using lasers to etch backlighting effects. After engraving, most keypads require a PU coating or smoothing to protect the layers and legends. Quality and cost depend on the precision of the spray and PU coating. Too thin a spray can allow light to escape, while thick coatings can make the keypad larger and more difficult to mount. And once PU-coated keypads are made, they can’t be changed, adding to the cost.

Translucent silicone backlit keypad: This takes advantage of the natural transparency of silicone materials. Different types of silicone vary in how transparent they are, with higher quality silicone being clearer. Liquid silicone is naturally translucent, making it perfect for creating vibrant backlighting effects.

Here’s how these backlit keypads are being used in a variety of industries:

In factories:

– Controlling machinery and equipment

– Monitoring instruments and gauges

– Operating machinery

In hospitals and clinics:

– Control medical equipment

– Monitoring patient health

– Operate medical instruments

In cars:

– Control car functions

– In-car entertainment systems

– Safety features such as airbags and brakes

In the tech world:

– In devices like phones and tablets

– Communication devices such as walkie-talkies

– Home electronics such as TVs and speakers

At home:

– In appliances like microwaves and washing machines

– Home security systems

– Smart home devices like thermostats and lights

For kids:

– In electronic toys

– Interactive games and gadgets

– Educational toys and learning tools