Tactile Switches Function: momentary push to make switches that provide a distinct tactile click to confirm actuation, enabling reliable user input on compact boards and devices. Why you need them: precise actuation and tactile feedback reduce input errors, support compact form factors, and offer reliable operation across many cycles. What makes them stand out: available in a range of footprints and travel distances to match standard PCB layouts, with options for different actuation forces to suit various applications; simple PCB mounting for easy integration. Size and form: designed in multiple standard footprints to fit common through hole and surface mount configurations; compact profiles suitable for handheld devices and space constrained panels. Material and build: robust housing with dependable electrical contacts for long term use; construction supports consistent performance across typical operating temperatures. Performance attributes: repeatable actuation force and travel, low contact resistance, and stable operation over extensive cycle life; suitable for mass production and dependable user interfaces. Compatibility: compatible with standard PCB assembly processes; available in variants that suit through hole or surface mount installations. Use scenarios: Consumer electronics and computer peripherals such as keyboards and remote controls. Industrial equipment control panels and instrumentation interfaces. Automotive dashboards, handheld devices, and medical equipment user interfaces.