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This document summarizes the evolution of computer keyboards from early PC/XT keyboards incompatible with new motherboards, to newer AT keyboards with bi-directional communication. Modern keyboards include 101-key international keyboards with mini-DIN connectors, and 104-key Windows keyboards with additional WIN and application keys. Ergonomic keyboards are designed for comfort with split halves and wrist rests. Key switch technologies discussed include capacitive switches using capacitance changes, and mechanical switches with variations using metal contacts, foam elements, rubber domes, or membranes in harsh environments.

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Keyboard

This document summarizes the evolution of computer keyboards from early PC/XT keyboards incompatible with new motherboards, to newer AT keyboards with bi-directional communication. Modern keyboards include 101-key international keyboards with mini-DIN connectors, and 104-key Windows keyboards with additional WIN and application keys. Ergonomic keyboards are designed for comfort with split halves and wrist rests. Key switch technologies discussed include capacitive switches using capacitance changes, and mechanical switches with variations using metal contacts, foam elements, rubber domes, or membranes in harsh environments.

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83-Key PC /XT keyboards Obsolete keyboard ,is not compatible with new version

ofmotherboard.(via a special serial data link).


84-Key AT Keyboard Obsolete keyboard (bi-directional)
Enhance 101 –Key keyboard International standards, with 5 pin DIN connector,
latest cables with 6-pin mini-DIN connector.
104-Key windows Keyboard Additional key is (WIN Keys & Application key)
Ergonomic Keyboard it angling 2 halves main keypad for elbows to rest in natural
position
Capacitive Key Switching
It’s cheap & high reliability, it’s made of 2 plastic plates connected in a switch matrix
design to detect change in the capacitance of the circuit. their switch are resistant to
key bounce problems.& does not rely on metal contacts therefore it immune to
corrosion & dirt
Mechanical Key Switch
1. Pure Mechanical
Metal contacts ,durable cheap
2. Foam Element mechanical Key switch
Have a foam elements with an electrical contact on the bottom, easily to corrosion on
the foil conductor & the circuit board & cause key strikes.
3. Rubber Dome Mechanical Key Switch
Has carbon button contact
4. Membrane Mechanical Key Switch
Normally use in harsh environments example cash registers because it’s difficult to
type accurately & quickly it has plastic shell to cover the keys from getting dirt

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