The 15 Best Tactile Switches for 2024
Tact switches are a fundamental component in many electronic devices — providing a reliable and user-friendly way to interact — but what are the best tactile switches on the market right now?
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What is an Electromechanical Switch and How are They Used?
The beauty of switches lies in their simplicity — they’re able to turn an ordinary experience into something extraordinary with the push of a button. But what is an electromechanical switch and what are some examples of how various switch products are used?
What Are Tilt Switches and What Are They Used For?
Tilt switches are simple devices that are often used to trigger actions in response to changes in an object’s position or orientation.
PVP Series: Your Guide to Anti-Vandal Switch Socket Extensions
The PVP Series anti-vandal switch socket offers quick, efficient termination options. It’s available with solder lugs or the extension can be directly wired. Choices are available for the PV3, PV4, PV7, PV8, PV9 and PV10 anti-vandal switches.
Atria Technologies Ltd. now an Authorized Representative of E-Switch
Atria Technologies is now an Authorized Representative of E-Switch, covering Australia and New Zealand.
Introducing the ePlus
The ePlus CAN bus is an added board mounted onto the back of a switch for increased functionality. Adding the ePlus creates multi-modal functionality based on user input for a variety of customizable situations, as well as allowing for system integration.
What are Agency Approvals? UL, CSA, ENEC, VDE, TUV, cURus, Explained
What are agency approvals and the various certification agencies for electromechanical switches? E-Switch provides several required certifications on all product series – let’s explore.
Customer Success Story: E-Stops Needed for Solar Panel Installation
One of E-Switch’s customers in the sustainable energy market needed emergency stop switches incorporated into new solar panel installations. Read our customer success story to find out how we helped them with our E100 Series e-stop, pushbutton switch.
Contact Resistance vs. Insulation Resistance: What’s the Difference?
If you’re looking at an electromechanical switch data sheet, you’ll quickly encounter specifications for the switch’s contact resistance and insulation resistance. But what do these terms mean and what’s the difference between the two?
What is a Magnetic Reed Switch and How Does it Work?
Magnetic reed switches are typically used in applications where position detection or sensing is required, such as the opening or closing of a door, but how do they operate?
What Switch Technology is Used at the 2024 Paris Olympics?
Paris 2024 is at the forefront of technological advancements in broadcast coverage, promising to reshape the world of athletics for spectators and competitors. Let’s take a look at the latest and greatest advancements and identify what switch technology is used at the 2024 Olympic Games.
How do you Convert AC to DC Voltage?
Alternating current and direct current power are types of electric current that have different characteristics suitable for different applications. In this blog, we’ll learn the math behind AC to DC power conversion.