What is a Tactile switch?

A tactile switch is a momentary type switch that is energized by clicking when a person presses the switch. Tactile here has the meaning of "feeling by touch" and "tactile", and is also called a tactile switch. Tactile switches are generally installed and used on printed circuit boards. It is characterized by feedback of the feeling of pressing when the switch is pressed. Therefore, it is widely used in all electronic devices operated by humans. Mounting methods are broadly classified into types that are inserted into holes in the board and types that are mounted on the surface of the board, and are further classified by whether or not they have seals that are effective against dust.

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