Tex Switch™

Flexible Capacitive Sensor

Product Description

Flexible pressure sensor for use as pressure switch based on Laird's selectively plated conductive fabric. Due to the use of a flexible and durable conductive fabric, Tex Switch is ideal for smart floor mats or passenger seats as occupancy sensors.

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Industries

  1. Aerospace
  2. Automotive
  3. Automotive and Industrial Electronics
  4. Autonomous Vehicle
  5. Consumer
  6. Consumer Accessories
  7. Consumer Electronics
  8. Electric Vehicle
  9. General applications
  10. Healthcare
  11. Healthcare / Medical
  12. Industrial
  13. Industrial Electronics
  14. Industrial Markets
  15. Industrial/Production
  16. Medical
  17. Medical Equipment
  18. Military
  19. Performance Sportswear
  20. Personal Medical Devices
  21. Robotics
  22. Transportation
  23. Wearable electronics

Applications

  1. Capacitive Sensor
  2. Pressure Switch

Features and Benefits

  • Fabric based for textile compatibility
  • Flexible
  • Lightweight
  • Durable to abrasion, folds, or bending

Capabilities

  1. Automated Packaging
  2. Automated Pad Placement
  3. Custom Automation
  4. Custom Product Development
  5. Prototyping
  6. Service
  7. Testing

Datasheets

Tex Switch Datasheet Last updated04/22/21

Technical Specification

  • Typical Properties
    Color
    Silver
    Max temperature short term (C)
    125
    Metal Adhesion
    >4 Grade
    Operating Temperature Max (Celsius)
    125
    Operating Temperature Min (Celsius)
    -40
    Trace Material
    Copper
  • Electrical Properties
    Trace Resistance (Ohm/mm width)
    0.200
  • Dimensions
    Trace Width - Minimum (mm)
    2.00
  • Compliance
    REACH
    Yes
    ROHS Compliant
    Yes
  • Options
    Protective Plating Option
    Nickel
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