Tactile switches are so named because they give the user tactile feedback in the form of a detent or snap action when the switch has actuated. are so named because they give the user tactile feedback ...

There are three main types of mechanical switches: clicky, linear, and tactile. Here are examples and sound tests of a ...

Combining a shorter actuator with dual circuit technology and electrical height precision, Littelfuse, Inc.’s KSC2 DCT sealed tactile switches enable the creation of high-performance devices for ...

Electronics parts can be a pain to choose. It’s often hard to tell from manufacturers’ datasheets if a part will fit your design. We auditioned six different tactile switches to find a cheap button to ...

Whether you’re building your first mechanical keyboard or your tenth, finding the right switches can be a challenge. With linear reds and blacks, tactile browns and clears, and clicky blues and greens ...

In March 2021, the MX Ultra Low Profile switch was introduced as a completely new development and a milestone in switch development: With an overall height of just 3.5 millimeters, CHERRY MX unveiled ...

CUI Devices has introduced dozens of illuminated tactile push button switches, in packages as small as 3.4 x 3.4 x 1.5mm. Colours span blue, green, red, red-blue, red-green, white and yellow, and ...

Why designers are rethinking their extreme reliance on touchscreens for the user interface. The features that are especially desired in tactile switches, in addition to basic contact closure/opening.