An Introduction to PCB Membrane Switches

Membrane switches are used in a variety of electronic devices. Characterized by the use of a flexible substrate, they offer a low-profile design that’s highly versatile as well as durable. There are different types of membrane switches, however, one of which is...
LCD vs CRT Displays: Which Is Best?

LCD vs CRT Displays: Which Is Best?

Liquid-crystal display (LCD) has surpassed cathode-ray tube (CRT) to become the world’s most commonly used display technology. Even if you’re not familiar with LCD technology, chances are you’ve used an LCD device before. LCDs are found in TVs,...
Why Most Smartphones Use Capacitive Technology

Why Most Smartphones Use Capacitive Technology

Whether they run Android or iOS, most smartphones use a capacitive touchscreen interface. Capacitive, in fact, has become synonymous with mobile devices. You’ll find countless smartphones, as well as tablets, using this type of touchscreen technology....
The 2 Primary Types of IR Touchscreens

The 2 Primary Types of IR Touchscreens

Infrared (IR) touchscreens are defined by their use of IR light to detect touch commands. They don’t use conductive traces or contacts to detect touch commands. Rather, they use IR light. IR touchscreens project light across the display interface that, when...
Mini-LED vs MicroLED: What’s the Difference?

Mini-LED vs MicroLED: What’s the Difference?

Not all display devices use the same technology. There are many different types of display technologies, each of which involves a different approach to create visual images. In recent years, mini-LED and microLED have become choices for display devices. You can find...