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How Tactile Switches Work (and How to Choose the Right One)

Tactile switches are one of the most widely used input devices in electronic designs, but small differences in force, travel, sound, and construction can significantly impact performance and user experience.

5/27/2026 6:35:46 PM

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ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionAvailable QuantityPriceView Details
SWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12VTS21-34-035-BK-160-SMT-TRSWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12V47635 - Immediate$0.18View Details
SWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12VTS02-66-43-BK-160-LCR-DSWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12V7921 - Immediate$0.10View Details
SWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12VTS02-66-70-BK-160-LCR-DSWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12V10573 - Immediate$0.11View Details
SWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12VTS02-66-50-BK-260-LCR-DSWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12V5659 - Immediate$0.11View Details
SWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12VTS02-66-55-BK-160-LCR-DSWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12V6448 - Immediate$0.11View Details
SWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12VTS02-66-43-BK-100-LCR-DSWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12V5955 - Immediate$0.11View Details
SWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12VTS02-66-60-BK-260-SCR-DSWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12V5832 - Immediate$0.11View Details
SWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12VTS02-66-60-BK-100-LCR-DSWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12V5063 - Immediate$0.11View Details
SWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12VTS02-66-70-BK-100-LCR-DSWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12V4702 - Immediate$0.11View Details
SWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12VTS02-66-43-BK-100-SCR-DSWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12V4434 - Immediate$0.11View Details
SWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12VTS02-66-50-BK-260-SCR-DSWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12V4200 - Immediate$0.11View Details
SWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12VTS02-66-55-BK-100-LCR-DSWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12V3862 - Immediate$0.11View Details
SWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12VTS02-66-60-BK-100-SCR-DSWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12V3723 - Immediate$0.11View Details
SWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12VTS02-66-50-BK-160-LCR-DSWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12V3624 - Immediate$0.11View Details
SWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12VTS02-66-60-BK-160-LCR-DSWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12V3304 - Immediate$0.11View Details
SWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12VTS02-66-70-BK-100-SCR-DSWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12V2808 - Immediate$0.11View Details
SWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12VTS02-66-43-BK-260-LCR-DSWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12V2573 - Immediate$0.11View Details
SWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12VTS02-66-60-BK-260-LCR-DSWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12V2527 - Immediate$0.11View Details
SWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12VTS02-66-55-BK-260-LCR-DSWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12V1989 - Immediate$0.11View Details
SWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12VTS02-66-50-BK-100-SCR-DSWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12V1941 - Immediate$0.11View Details

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