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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 12V86106 - Immediate$0.18View Details
SWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12VTS02-66-43-BK-160-LCR-DSWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12V5224 - Immediate$0.10View Details
SWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12VTS02-66-70-BK-160-LCR-DSWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12V8642 - Immediate$0.11View Details
SWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12VTS02-66-50-BK-260-LCR-DSWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12V5204 - Immediate$0.11View Details
SWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12VTS02-66-55-BK-160-LCR-DSWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12V5837 - Immediate$0.12View Details
SWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12VTS02-66-43-BK-100-LCR-DSWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12V3639 - Immediate$0.11View Details
SWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12VTS02-66-60-BK-260-SCR-DSWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12V5701 - Immediate$0.11View Details
SWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12VTS02-66-60-BK-100-LCR-DSWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12V4670 - Immediate$0.12View Details
SWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12VTS02-66-70-BK-100-LCR-DSWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12V4497 - Immediate$0.12View Details
SWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12VTS02-66-43-BK-100-SCR-DSWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12V4113 - Immediate$0.11View Details
SWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12VTS02-66-50-BK-260-SCR-DSWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12V4198 - Immediate$0.11View Details
SWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12VTS02-66-55-BK-100-LCR-DSWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12V3845 - Immediate$0.11View Details
SWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12VTS02-66-60-BK-100-SCR-DSWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12V2972 - Immediate$0.11View Details
SWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12VTS02-66-50-BK-160-LCR-DSWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12V3373 - Immediate$0.11View Details
SWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12VTS02-66-60-BK-160-LCR-DSWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12V5950 - Immediate$0.11View Details
SWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12VTS02-66-70-BK-100-SCR-DSWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12V2485 - Immediate$0.11View Details
SWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12VTS02-66-43-BK-260-LCR-DSWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12V2422 - Immediate$0.11View Details
SWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12VTS02-66-60-BK-260-LCR-DSWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12V5653 - Immediate$0.11View Details
SWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12VTS02-66-55-BK-260-LCR-DSWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12V1667 - Immediate$0.11View Details
SWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12VTS02-66-50-BK-100-SCR-DSWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12V1931 - Immediate$0.11View Details

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