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A tact switch is a push-button switch that provides clear tactile feedback (click sensation) during operation and is used in a wide range of applications as a man-machine interface in consumer devices, automotive-related products, and industrial electrical equipment. This document introduces the design technology embedded in tact switches that allows for the creation of a customizable "pushing feel." Please take a moment to read it. [Contents] ■ What is a tact switch? ■ Internal structure and feeling ■ Pushing feel related to brand image *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

The feeling required from a switch varies greatly depending on its application and location of use. Alps Alpine's tact switches can be broadly categorized into sharp feeling and soft feeling, with options available for different load types within each category. This document introduces the mechanisms that determine these feelings. We invite you to read it. 【Contents】 ■ Elements that determine the feeling ■ Feeling and structure ■ Our variety of products *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

Alps Alpine's slide switches ensure high contact reliability while also accommodating compact and slim designs, including some of the thinnest in the industry. We also offer a wide variety of options. This document introduces the features of Alps Alpine's slide switches. Please take a moment to read it. [Contents] ■ About the moving contacts ■ About the number of circuit contacts ■ About our variety *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

This document is a selection guide for tact switches (R). It includes detailed information on "What is a tact switch?", "Structure of tact switches", "Examples of applications in home appliances, mobile devices, and industrial equipment", and "Case studies of solutions". Additionally, it introduces points for preventing failures such as foreign object and liquid intrusion, making it a useful reference. Please download it and take a look. 【Contents】 ■ Basics of tact switches ■ Reasons why Alps Alpine is chosen ■ Examples of applications ■ Map of stroke and operating force ■ Case studies of solutions ■ Introduction to points for preventing failures *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

In the industrial equipment industry, robustness that can withstand harsh environments is required. It is important to select tact switches that are resistant to vibrations, shocks, and temperature changes, ensuring stable operation over long periods. Failures can lead to production line stoppages and a decline in product quality, making the choice of reliable switches essential. Our "Tact Switch Selection Guide" covers the structure, features, types, and application examples of tact switches, supporting your product development. 【Usage Scenarios】 - Industrial equipment used in harsh environments - Control panels that require high reliability - Operation panels that demand long lifespan 【Benefits of Implementation】 - Improved product reliability - Reduced risk of failure - Extended product lifespan

"A wide variety makes it hard to choose." "I don't know which switch is suitable for my application." This is a case-based selection guide for tact switches (R) that addresses the concerns of design and development personnel. In addition to basic explanations of structure and features, it covers application-specific installation examples, comparisons of stroke and operating force, and design points to prevent failures. We have compiled practical information into one book. For more details, please view the PDF data from "Catalog Download." If you have any questions regarding product selection, please feel free to contact us.