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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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Touchscreens and flat panel touch systems abound through consumer, commercial, industrial, medical and other markets. They are used in mobile devices, automotive interiors and many other types of ...

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.

When it comes to keyboards, enthusiasts can get real particular about the way in which it feels and sounds. Me? The more it click-clacks like a typewriter, the better. Gamers may prefer a keyboard ...