Envision is proud to now represent Barantech, a manufacturer of ruggedized HMI solutions utilizing piezoelectric technology. Barantech’s portfolio includes touch metal switches, keypads, and customizable control panels – all of which can operate in the most extreme environments.
So, what is a piezo switch, and why is it used? In short, these are highly durable, solid-state, touch-sensitive switches that generate an electrical signal in response to a mechanical pressure using the piezoelectric effect. There are no moving parts, which make them waterproof, vandal-proof, and capable of millions and millions of times!
Some of the benefits of this technology include:
- No requirement of an external power source
- Easy installation / compatibility with various communication protocols
- Responsiveness to high-frequencies
- Highly flexible materials (can come in metal, plastic, wood, etc)