Tact, Keyboard & Detect Switches
Tact (or Tactile) switches are very small pushbutton switches which are designed to be mounted on a printed circuit board (PCB). They are frequently used in conjunction with a printed overlay, through which the switches are operated. As such, they can provide a low-cost, easily-maintained alternative to a membrane switch assembly. Available with surface mount or through-hole termination, they can be illuminated or non-illuminated. Tact switches generally have short travel with a tactile feedback (click) and momentary, push-to-make (SPST) contact configuration.
A Keyboard switch is very similar to a tact switch but is specifically designed for use on a keyboard. Because of this, they generally have longer travel and a quieter action than tact switches. They can have latching or momentary switching action, and are also available with or without illumination.
Detect switches are designed to “detect” the movement of an object or mechanism, such as opening or closing a hinged product, eg a laptop lid. They are usually designed with built-in overtravel, to prevent them from being damaged during use.
ML6 Series – Illuminated Tact Switches
The ML6 series of illuminated tact switches from Dailywell are single pole switches with single throw operation and momentary actions. Electrically rated to 50mA at 12VDC with a mechanical life of 300,000 cycles and an operating force of 160gf....
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DTS/TME Series – Tact Switches
The DTS/TME series of tact switches from Dailywell are single pole switches with single throw operation and momentary actions. Electrically rated to 50mA at 12VDC with a mechanical life of 100,000 cycles and an operating force of 160gf or 260gf....
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BP Series – Washable Illuminated Tact Switches
The BP series of washable illuminated tact switches from Dailywell are single pole switches with single throw operation and short-stroke momentary actions. Electrically rated to 50mA at 12VDC with a mechanical life of 100,000 cycles and an operating force of 350gf....
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KT Series – Illuminated Tact Switches
The KT series of illuminated tact switches from Dailywell are single pole switches with single throw operation and momentary actions. Electrically rated to 50mA at 12VDC with a mechanical life of 500,000 cycles at an operating force of 170gf or 300,000 cycles at 260gf....
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TS_SMD/DIP Series – Tact Switches
The TS_SMD/DIP series of tact switches from Dailywell are single pole switches with single throw operation and momentary actions. Electrically rated to 20mA or 50mA at 12VDCdepending on model with a mechanical life of 100,000 cycles and an operating force of 100gf, 160gf or 260gf....
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