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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 12V47729 - Immediate$0.29View Details
SWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12VTS02-66-43-BK-160-LCR-DSWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12V8236 - Immediate$0.15View Details
SWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12VTS02-66-70-BK-160-LCR-DSWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12V10761 - Immediate$0.17View Details
SWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12VTS02-66-50-BK-260-LCR-DSWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12V6884 - Immediate$0.17View Details
SWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12VTS02-66-55-BK-160-LCR-DSWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12V6448 - Immediate$0.17View Details
SWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12VTS02-66-43-BK-100-LCR-DSWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12V6172 - Immediate$0.17View Details
SWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12VTS02-66-60-BK-260-SCR-DSWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12V5832 - Immediate$0.17View Details
SWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12VTS02-66-60-BK-100-LCR-DSWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12V5638 - Immediate$0.17View Details
SWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12VTS02-66-70-BK-100-LCR-DSWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12V4702 - Immediate$0.17View Details
SWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12VTS02-66-43-BK-100-SCR-DSWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12V4434 - Immediate$0.17View Details
SWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12VTS02-66-50-BK-260-SCR-DSWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12V4210 - Immediate$0.17View Details
SWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12VTS02-66-55-BK-100-LCR-DSWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12V3878 - Immediate$0.17View Details
SWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12VTS02-66-60-BK-100-SCR-DSWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12V3723 - Immediate$0.17View Details
SWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12VTS02-66-50-BK-160-LCR-DSWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12V3624 - Immediate$0.17View Details
SWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12VTS02-66-60-BK-160-LCR-DSWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12V3316 - Immediate$0.17View Details
SWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12VTS02-66-70-BK-100-SCR-DSWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12V2908 - Immediate$0.17View Details
SWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12VTS02-66-43-BK-260-LCR-DSWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12V2573 - Immediate$0.17View Details
SWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12VTS02-66-60-BK-260-LCR-DSWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12V2545 - Immediate$0.17View Details
SWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12VTS02-66-55-BK-260-LCR-DSWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12V2114 - Immediate$0.17View Details
SWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12VTS02-66-50-BK-100-SCR-DSWITCH TACTILE SPST-NO 0.05A 12V2003 - Immediate$0.17View Details

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