WEDC Develops Keypad Alternative to Capacitive Touch Switches

Columbus, OH-October 5, 2005-White Electronic Designs Corporation's (NASDAQ:WEDC) Interface Electronics Division announces availability of its SimTouch™ keypads. Designed as a lower cost alternative to capacitive touch switches, SimTouch keypads are an ideal solution for many appliance applications such as ranges, dishwashers and refrigerators.

WEDC's SimTouch advanced technology utilizes a flexible overlay, similar to a membrane keypad, but the lowered construction thickness greatly reduces the travel distance and the force required to close the switch, thus simulating a touch switch. SimTouch construction permits the use of thicker overlay materials which provides a richer, glass-like appearance to the product. Overlays can also be metallized to give a stainless steel look.

WEDC is currently performing extensive testing on various SimTouch constructions. This testing includes actuation within the temperature range of -10ºC to + 105ºC, as well as UL requirements. Patent applications have been filed covering the SimTouch technology.

SimTouch is a trademark of White Electronic Designs Corporation.

About WEDC
White Electronic Designs Corporation designs, develops and manufactures innovative solutions for military, industrial and commercial markets; advanced semiconductor packaging, high-density memory products and state-of-the-art microelectronic multi-chip modules for data communications and telecommunications providers, defense and aerospace system suppliers; LCD panels and ruggedized displays for commercial/military aircraft and ordnance delivery systems; designs and manufactures membrane and elastomer keypads, medical sensors and RFID antennae; and electromechanical assemblies for OEM's in commercial and military markets. WEDC is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona and has design and manufacturing centers in Arizona, Indiana, Oregon and Ohio. To learn more about White Electronic Designs, visit our web site at www.wedc.com.


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