What Does Chiclet Keyboard Mean?
A chiclet keyboard is a category of keyboard that makes use of keys in the shape of small squares or rectangles with straight sides and rounded corners. In most cases, the gaps between the keys are filled with perforated bezel. The keyboard makes use of thin, clean-cut keys which are slightly spread out from each other. The chiclet keyboard is popular in laptops, netbooks, and are prominently used in Apple MacBooks.
Techopedia Explains Chiclet Keyboard
The chiclet keyboard gets its name due to the style of the keys used which are similar to Chiclets, an American chewing gum brand. The underlying technology used by chiclet keyboards varies considerably. In many cases, the keys of the chiclet keyboard are part of the backing membrane and tend to deform when touched to complete the electrical contact. Some chiclet keyboards avoid the upper membrane and spacer layers and have conductive coating on the underside of the keys.
