Operating force, travel, and the tactile ratio turn a subjective “good click” into measurable parameters that differ sharply across tact, micro, self-lock, and slide switches. What parameters define ...

Why designers are rethinking their extreme reliance on touchscreens for the user interface. The features that are especially desired in tactile switches, in addition to basic contact closure/opening.

When we first saw [Maarten Tromp]’s article about a “momentary latching switch” for guitar effects pedals, we have to admit to being a bit confused. When it comes to push-button switches, “momentary” ...