LCD Key Technology

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	LCD Key Technology
	The industry leading LCD Key Technology from [E³] is based on four elements: RGB Backlighting LCD Display Advanced Technology™ Electronics Mechanical Switch RGB Backlighting [E³] leading innovation in LCD key technology includes full RGB backlighting in 64 or over 10,000 RGBcolors. [E³] not only allows you to select these color via software commands. We also use our proprietary calibration system to ensure that switches in a large panel array have uniform colors. This is achieved through our Advanced Technology™ electronics which control both the backlighting and LCD display in the switch. The image above shows an unretouched digital photo of some of the RGB colors taken of a 64 button field. Additional information on the RGB backlighting is available on the RGB Colors page. back to top of the page LCD Display LCD switches from [E³] use standard transmissive FSTN LCD displays for optimal contrast, viewing angle and readability. Inverse transmissive (SI Switches) and inverse transflective (SM Switches) LCDs are also available. The Advanced Technology™ electronics control image refresh in the keyswitch so that no data communication is required until the image data changes. The electronics also maintain optimal contrast for best readability. back to top of the page Advanced Technology™ Electronics At the heart of the [E³] Key Technology is the Advanced Technology™ electronics designed and developed by [E³]. The electronics are integrated in each switch so that there is only minimal external hardware required to control the switches. A simple 2-wire SPI is the interface to the switches to download image data and set background colors. The Advance Technology™ electronics also allow us to provide our customers with custom protocols. Not only are the control electronics the most advanced in the industry, but [E³] has also incorporated a high degree of ESD protection that make the SA/SI/SM switches superior with regard to ESD/EMI. back to top of the page Mechanical Switch The keyswitches from [E³] are not only intelligent, but tough. Mechanical design features such as over-travel protection, force distribution and long-life switch elements let the SA/SI/SM switches exceed already industry-leading durability ratings. For details on durability testing results, click on this link for why the LCD keys from [E³] are Not Just Intelligent, but TOUGH! back to to of the page