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 ...

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 ...

Cherry well-known for its mechanical switches has this week announced a new addition to its MX Ultra Low Profile range of switches announcing a tactile version without an audible click. The CHERRY MX ...

In electronic product design, the smallest components often have the biggest impact on system reliability. Tactile switches—used in control panels, wearables, medical devices, instrumentation, and ...

C&K recently launched its new Nano Tactile (NanoT) switch series, claiming the smallest tactile switch solution for internet of things (IoT) devices, including smartwatches and medical wearables such ...

C&K Components has expanded its KMT Series of ultra-miniature tactile switches with the smallest available top-actuated, double-action tact switch. With its ultra-low profile, the KMT5 is ideal 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 ...

C&K, a manufacturer of electromechanical switches, has developed a miniature SMT tactile switch designed for wearable and portable IoT devices. The PTS847 Series side-actuated tact switch combines a ...

1. Switches are a normalized commodity. The saying “no two snowflakes are alike” also applies to switches. Unlike connectors in which male/female coupling can be possible, even if the two components ...