Tact switches are used to close an electrical circuit when pressed. They’re a type of momentary switch used in devices to provide tactile feedback (a physical click) to the user when actuated. They’re a fundamental component in many products — providing a reliable and user-friendly way to interact with the device — but what are the best tactile switches 2024?
Best Tactile Switches 2024
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- ELECTRICAL RATING: 50mA @ 12VDC
- LIFE EXPECTANCY: Up to 100,000 Cycles Typical
- CONTACT RESISTANCE: 20mΩ Max. Initial @ 2-4VDC, 100mA
- INSULATION RESISTANCE: 100MΩ
- DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 1,000 Vrms at Sea Level
- ACTUATION FORCE: 160gf ± 50gf; 260gf ± 50gf
- OPERATING/STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -20°C to 70°C
- ELECTRICAL RATING: 50mA
- ELECTRICAL LIFE: 100gf: 1,000,000 cycles; 160gf: 500,000 cycles; 250gf: 200,000 cycles
- CONTACT RESISTANCE: 200mΩ Initial Max.
- INSULATION RESISTANCE: 50MΩ Min. at 100VDC
- DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 250VAC
- OPERATING FORCE: 100gf ± 30gf; 160gf ± 50gf; 250gf ± 50gf
- TRAVEL: 0.20mm
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -20°C to 70°C
- STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -25°C to 80°C
- ELECTRICAL RATING: 50mA @ 12VDC
- LIFE EXPECTANCY: 200,000 cycles
- CONTACT RESISTANCE: 100mΩ Max.
- INSULATION RESISTANCE: 100MΩ Min. at 500VDC
- DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 250V AC for 1 min.
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -25°C to 70°C
- STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -30°C to 80°C
- OPERATING FORCE: 100 gf ± 50 gf; 160 gf ± 50 gf; 260 gf ± 50 gf
- TRAVEL: 0.2mm ± 0.1mm
- CONTACT ARRANGEMENT: SPST, Normally Open
- ELECTRICAL RATING: 50mA @ 32VDC
- ELECTRICAL LIFE: up to 5,000,000 Cycles
- CONTACT RESISTANCE: 100mΩ Max. (Initial)
- INSULATION RESISTANCE: 10MΩ Min. @ 100VDC
- DIELECTRICS STRENGTH: 250VAC for 1 Minute
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40 to 85°C
- OPERATING FORCE: 160gf ± 50gf; 200gf ± 50gf; 350gf ± 100gf
- TRAVEL: 160gf: 0.3mm; 200gf: 0.35mm; 350gf: 0.5mm
- DUST/MOISTURE PROTECTION: IP67
- FUNCTION: SPST, Off-(On)
- ELECTRICAL RATING: 50mA, 12VDC
- CONTACT RESISTANCE: 500mΩ Max. (Initial)
- INSULATION RESISTANCE: 100MΩ Min. at 100VDC
- DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 250VAC for 1 Minute
- OPERATING/STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -40°C to 85°C
- OPERATING FORCE: 160gf ± 50gf
- OPERATING LIFE: 100,000 cycles
- TRAVEL: 0.20mm ± 0.10mm
- FUNCTION: SPST, Off-(On)
- BOUNCE: 10msec Max.
- CONTACT MATERIAL: Silver or Gold
- PACKAGING: Tape and Reel (1,400 pieces/reel)
- ELECTRICAL RATING: 50mA @ 12VDC
- CONTACT RESISTANCE: 100mΩ Max. (Initial)
- INSULATION RESISTANCE: 100MΩ Min. @ 100VDC
- DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 250VAC for 1 Minute
- OPERATING/STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -40°C to 90°C
- TRAVEL: 0.25mm + 0.15mm
- DUST/MOISTURE PROTECTION: IP67
- LIFE EXPECTANCY: 160gf: 1,000,000 cycles; 260gf: 500,000 cycles
- PACKAGING: Tape and Reel (1,500 pcs/reel)
- ELECTRICAL RATING: 50mA @ 12VDC
- LIFE EXPECTANCY: 50,000 Cycles
- CONTACT RESISTANCE: 100mΩ
- INSULATION RESISTANCE: 100MΩ
- DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 500VAC
- ACTUATION FORCE: 160gf ± 50gf
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -20°C to 70°C
- TRAVEL: 0.20 ± .01mm
- ELECTRICAL RATING: 50mA @ 12VDC
- LIFE EXPECTANCY: 100,000 Cycles
- CONTACT RESISTANCE: 100mΩ Max. Typical at 2-4VDC; 100mA
- INSULATION RESISTANCE: 100MΩ Min. at 100VDC for 1 Minute
- DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 250VAC
- OPERATING FORCE: 100gf ± 50gf; 160gf ± 50gf; 250gf ± 50gf
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -20°C to 70°C
- BOUNCE: <10m Second
- ELECTRICAL RATING: 20mA @ 15VDC
- ELECTRICAL LIFE: 300,000 cycles
- CONTACT RESISTANCE: 500mΩ Max
- INSULATION RESISTANCE: 50MΩ Min @ 100VDC
- DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 250VAC for 1 Minute
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40°C to 85°C
- TRAVEL: 0.13mm
- CONTACT ARRANGEMENT: SPST
- ACTUATION FORCE: 160gf
- ELECTRICAL RATING: 50mA @ 12VDC
- ELECTRICAL LIFE: 160, 240gf: 500,000 Cycles; 100, 330gf: 300,000 Cycles
- CONTACT RESISTANCE: 500mΩ Max. Initial
- INSULATION RESISTANCE: 50M Ω @ 100VDC
- DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 250VAC for 1 min.
- OPERATING/STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -40°C to 85°C
- OPERATING FORCE: 100gf, 160gf, 240gf, 330gf
- TRAVEL: 0.13mm
- CONTACT ARRANGEMENT: SPST
- ELECTRICAL RATING: 50mA, 12VDC
- CONTACT RESISTANCE: 100mΩ Max. (Initial)
- INSULATION RESISTANCE: 100MΩ Min. at 100VDC
- DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 250VAC for 1 Minute
- LIFE EXPECTANCY: 100,000 cycles
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40°C to 85°C
- TRAVEL: 0.25mm +0.2mm / – 0.1mm
- CONTACT MATERIAL: Silver
- OPERATING FORCE: 100gf, 160gf, 260gf, or 320gf
- FUNCTION: SPST, Off-(On)
- PACKAGING: Tape and Reel; 1,000 pieces/reel
- ELECTRICAL RATING: 12VDC @ 50mA
- MECHANICAL LIFE: 500,000 Cycles
- CONTACT RESISTANCE (Initial Max.): 100mΩ @1.5VDC
- INSULATION RESISTANCE (Min. at 500V): 100MΩ Min. @ 500VAC
- DIELECTRIC STRENGTH (1 Minute): 500VAC
- FORCE: 180gf ± 50gf
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40°C to 85°C
- TRAVEL: 0.2mm ± 0.1mm
- Electrical Rating: 50mA, 12VDC
- Contact Resistance: 100mΩ Max. (Initial)
- Insulation Resistance: 100MΩ Min. at 500VDC
- Dielectric Strength: 250VAC for 1 Minute
- Life Cycles: 200,000 for 160gf, 200gf, 350gf; 100,000 for 500gf
- Operating Temperature: -40°C to 85°C
- Storage Temperature: -40°C to 85°C
- Travel: 0.15mm ±0.1mm
- Operating Force: 160 ±50gf, 200 ±50gf, 350 ±50gf, 500 ±100gf
- Function: SPST, Off-(On)
- Packaging: Tape and Reel, 4,000 pcs/reel
- ELECTRICAL RATING: 50mA @ 12VDC
- MECHANICAL LIFE: 100,000 Cycles. 300,000 for silicon actuator
- ELECTRICAL LIFE: 100,000 Cycles. 300,000 for silicon actuator
- CONTACT RESISTANCE: 500mΩ (Initial Max.)
- INSULATION RESISTANCE: 100MΩ (Min. @ 100V)
- DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 500VDC
- ACTUATION FORCE: 130gf, 160gf, 260gf
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -35°C to 85°C
- STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -35°C to 85°C
- TRAVEL: 0.20 ± 0.10mm
- ELECTRICAL RATING: 50mA @ 12VDC
- LIFE EXPECTANCY: 200,000 Cycles
- CONTACT RESISTANCE: 100mΩ Max. Initial
- INSULATION RESISTANCE: 100MΩ Min. @ 500VDC
- DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 100VAC
- ACTUATOR FORCE: 160gf or 250gf
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -20°C to 70°C
- STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -40°C to 80°C
- TRAVEL: 0.2 ± 0.1mm
- PACKAGING: Tape and Reel
#1. TL3342 Series Low Profile, SMT Tactile Switch
- Surface mount (SMT) design
- 5.2mm x 5.2mm
- Ultra low profile with 1.50mm height
- 160gf, 260gf, 320gf, 450gf or 500gf operating force
- Gull wing termination
- Up to 100,000 cycle life
- Silver contact material
- -20°C to +70°C operating temperature
- Contact rating: 50mA @ 12VDC
- Tape and reel packaging
#2. TL3315 Series Ultra Low Profile, SMT Tactile Switch
- Surface mount (SMT) design
- 4.5mm x 4.5mm
- Very low profile of 0.55mm
- 0.20mm travel
- 100gf, 160gf or 250gf operating force
- Up to 1,000,000 cycle life
- -20°C to +70°C operating temperature
- Silver contact material
- Contact rating: 50mA @ 15VDC
- Tape and reel packaging
#3. TL3240 Series LED Illuminated, SMT Tactile Switch
- Surface mount (SMT) design
- 6.1mm x 6.1mm
- Illuminated with many LED color options
- Additional cap options
- 7.8mm height
- 100gf, 160gf or 260gf operating force
- 200,000 cycle life
- Silver contact material
- -25°C to +70°C operating temperature
- Contact rating: 50mA @ 12VDC
- Tape and reel packaging
#4. TL6150 Series Sealed, Long Life Tactile Switch
- IP67
- Surface mount (SMT) design
- 6.2mm x 6.2mm
- Up to 5,000,000 cycle life
- 160gf, 200gf or 350gf operating force
- Multiple actuator height options
- Gull wing or J lead termination
- Silver contact material
- -40°C to +85°C operating temperature
- Contact rating: 50mA @ 32VDC
- Tape and reel packaging
#5. TL3275 Series Illuminated, Right Angle SMT Tact Switch
- Surface mount (SMT) design
- 6.4mm x 3.55mm
- Illuminated with many LED color options, including dual-LED
- 3.9mm actuator height
- 160gf operating force
- 100,000 cycle life
- Silver or gold contact material
- -40°C to +85°C operating temperature
- Contact rating: 50mA, 12VDC
- Tape and reel packaging
#6. TL6800 Series Sealed, SMT Tactile Switch
- IP67
- Surface mount (SMT) design
- 6.3mm x 6.2mm
- Up to 1,000,000 cycle life
- 160gf or 260gf operating force
- 3.1mm actuator height
- Silver contact material
- -40°C to +90°C operating temperature
- Contact rating: 50mA @ 12VDC
- Tape and reel packaging
#7. TL1260 Series Illuminated, Right Angle Tactile Switch
- Through hole right angle mounting design
- 7mm x 6.8mm
- Illuminated with many LED color options
- Round cap option
- 160gf operating force
- 50,000 cycle life
- Silver contact material
- -20°C to +70°C operating temperature
- Contact rating: 50mA @ 12VDC
#8. TL1105 Series Through Hole Tactile Switch
- Through hole or through hole right angle mounting design
- 6mm x 6mm
- Ground terminal option (TLE1105)
- 100gf, 160gf or 250gf operating force
- Many actuator height options
- Many additional cap and color options for certain models
- 100,000 cycle life
- Silver or gold contact material
- -20°C to +70°C operating temperature
- Contact rating: 50mA @ 12VDC
#9. TL4110 Series Low Profile, SMT Tactile Switch
- Edge mount, right angle (SMT) design
- 2.0mm x 2.8mm
- 0.65mm actuator height
- 160gf operating force
- Gull wing termination
- 300,000 cycle life
- 0.13mm travel
- Silver contact material
- -40°C to +85°C operating temperature
- Contact rating: 20mA @ 15VDC
- Tape and reel packaging
#10. TL3780 Series Ultraminiature, Low Profile SMT Tactile Switch
- Surface mount (SMT) design
- Ultra-miniature: 2.0mm x 3.0mm
- Very low profile: 0.60mm height
- 100gf, 160gf, 240gf or 330gf operating force
- Up to 500,000 cycle life
- Gull wing termination
- Silver contact material
- 0.13mm travel
- -40°C to +85°C operating temperature
- Contact rating: 50mA @ 12VDC
- Tape and reel packaging
#11. RT3301 Series Reverse Surface Mount Tact Switch
- Reverse surface mount (SMT) design
- 6mm x 6mm
- 100gf, 160gf, 260gf or 320gf operating force
- 100,000 cycle life
- Silver contact material
- -40° to +85°C operating temperature
- Contact rating: 50mA @ 12VDC
- Tape and reel packaging
#12. TL1220 Series Illuminated, Multi-Option Tactile Switch
- Through hole mounting design
- 7.6mm x 6mm
- Illuminated with many LED color and bi-color options
- Numerous button options; with or without bezel; color options
- Ring, power symbol or custom graphic options
- 180gf operating force
- 500,000 cycle life
- Silver contact material
- -40 to +85°C operating temperature
- Contact rating: 50mA @ 12VDC
#13. TL1030 Series Miniature SMT Tactile Switch
- Surface mount (SMT) design
- 3.5mm x 2.9mm
- 160gf, 200gf, 350gf or 500gf operating force
- Ground terminal option
- J-lead termination
- Up to 200,000 cycle life
- Silver contact material
- -40°C to +85°C operating temperature
- Contact rating: 50mA @ 12VDC
- Tape and Reel packaging
#14. TL3340 Series Subminiature, SMT Right Angle Tactile Switch
- Surface mount, right angle (SMT) design
- 4.25mm x 3.3mm
- 3.4mm or 5.9mm actuator height; 3.4mm available in shock resistant silicon
- 130gf, 160gf or 260gf operating force
- Gull wing termination
- 100,000 cycle life; 300,000 for silicon actuator
- Silver contact material
- -35°C to +85°C operating temperature
- Contact rating: 50mA @ 12VDC
- Tape and reel packaging
#15. TL1015 Series Miniature SMT Tactile Switch
- Surface mount (SMT) design
- 3.9mm x 2.9mm
- 160gf or 250gf operating force
- Mounting boss option
- Gull wing termination
- Up to 200,000 cycle life
- Silver contact material
- -20°C to +70°C operating temperature
- Contact rating: 50mA @ 12VDC
- Tape and reel packaging