Avionics Grade Airborne Input Devices

Airborne Keyboard

An avionics-qualified keyboard built and tested to DO-160G / EUROCAE ED-14 - sealed to IP66, NVG-compatible NVIS backlighting, anti-vibration trackball and panel-mount Dzus rail installation, certified to fly in fixed-wing, rotary and UAV platforms.

DO-160G qualified NVG backlit & IP66 sealed Made in India
Airborne Keyboard Avionics Grade
DO-160GAvionics qualified
NVG / NVISNight-vision backlit
IP66Sealed front
10MCycles
IP66Sealing
DO-160GQualified
NVISNVG Backlit
−55–85°Operating °C
Why this keyboard

Avionics-qualified for the most demanding airborne environments

Designed to survive altitude, decompression, in-flight vibration and avionics EMI - fully certified for fixed-wing, rotary and unmanned platforms from cockpit to cabin.

DO-160G qualified

Fully designed and tested to RTCA DO-160G (EUROCAE ED-14) - the definitive environmental test standard for airborne electronics, covering temperature, altitude, vibration, humidity and EMI.

Altitude & decompression rated

Tested for operation at altitude and through decompression and overpressure cycles, meeting FAR Part 23/25 requirements for civil and military aerospace programmes.

NVG / NVIS backlighting

Night-vision-goggle compatible illumination per MIL-STD-3009 Class B, with operator-controlled five-step brightness dimming for every ambient and goggle-equipped scenario.

Anti-vibration trackball

Phenolic-resin sealed trackball optimised to prevent cursor-stray under high-vibration conditions typical of rotary platforms and land vehicles.

Dzus panel-mount

Dzus rail or standard panel-mount installation for secure, predictable fit-and-forget integration into avionics bays, cockpit consoles and mission racks.

Flame-rated & IP66 sealed

Aluminium housing meets aircraft flammability requirements; IP66 / NEMA 4X sealed front face resists rain, condensation and aviation fluids throughout service life.

Airborne keyboard panel mount installation
Built for flight

Any layout, any platform, avionics certified

Supplied in standard QWERTY or built to a custom key map for your platform. Available as Dzus panel-mount or desktop version, with machined aluminium enclosure, EMC can and full DO-160G test report.

  • Standard QWERTY or custom national / application layout
  • Programmable soft keys for CDU and mission system integration
  • Laser-etched keytops - durable and back-illuminated
  • LED indicators for Power, Num, Scroll and Caps Lock
Technical specifications

The numbers behind the build

Performance

Key mechanismSealed tactile dome
Switch life10 Million ops
LayoutQWERTY / custom
BacklightNVIS MIL-STD-3009
Pointing deviceAnti-vib trackball (opt.)

Environmental

Operating temp.−55 to +85°C
AltitudeUp to 50,000 ft
Humidity95% RH @ 40°C
Shock & vibrationDO-160G
Front protectionIP66 / NEMA 4X

Compliance

Avionics env.DO-160G / ED-14
EMI / EMCDO-160G Section 21
FlammabilityFAR Part 23 / 25
NVG backlightMIL-STD-3009 Cl. B
Marine (opt.)IEC 60945

Electrical & Build

InterfaceUSB / PS/2
EnclosureMachined aluminium
Backlight powerBus-powered / PWM
MountingDzus / panel / desktop
OriginMade in India
Connectivity & feedback

Connects to any avionics system, reads in any light

USB
USB interface

Plug-and-play USB with bus-powered NVIS backlighting or externally controlled PWM dimming.

PS/2
Legacy PS/2

Direct drop-in replacement for existing PS/2 keyboards on fielded avionics platforms.

EMC
EMI shield can

Rear EMC enclosure for compliant electromagnetic behaviour per DO-160G Section 21.

LED
Status indicators

Power On, Num Lock, Scroll Lock and Caps Lock - NVIS-safe illumination throughout.

Configure to spec

Optional features

Tailor the keyboard to your platform, certification standard and operational requirement.

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Programmable soft keysAssignable keys for CDU and mission system functions.
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NVG dimming controlFive-step or PWM-controlled backlight brightness.
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Anti-vibration trackballPhenolic resin, cursor-stray resistant for rotary platforms.
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Custom key mapNational language layouts or application-specific key positions.
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Sunlight-readable optionHigh-bright display window for cockpit use.
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IEC 60945 marine cert.Combined airborne and naval certification on request.
Where it works

Applications

Fixed-Wing Aircraft
Rotary / Helicopter
UAV / RPAS Ground Stations
Cockpit CDU / Control Display
In-Flight Entertainment
Air Traffic Control

Ready to certify it
for your platform?

Tell us your aircraft type, layout and certification requirement - we'll engineer a keyboard that qualifies for flight.

DO-160G Qualified
Custom Key Layouts
NVIS NVG Backlighting
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