Alps Tact Switch

The Alps Tact Switch series represents a benchmark in tactile switching technology, engineered for precision and reliability in demanding applications. Key characteristics include:

High Operational Life:

Rated for 100,000 cycles minimum, ensuring long-term reliability and reduced maintenance needs in high-frequency use scenarios.

Precise Tactile Feedback:

Features a crisp actuation force typically between 1.5N to 2.5N, providing consistent and definitive feedback for improved user interface accuracy.

Low Contact Resistance:

Maintains a stable connection with contact resistance values as low as 50mΩ, guaranteeing signal integrity and minimal power loss.

Robust Environmental Sealing:

Many models offer IP67 ratings, providing complete protection against dust ingress and immersion in water up to 1 meter for 30 minutes.

Wide Temperature Tolerance:

Operates reliably across a temperature range of -40°C to +85°C, making it suitable for automotive, industrial, and outdoor equipment.

Compact and Versatile Form Factors:

Available in ultra-low profile SMT packages with heights from 0.6mm, enabling design flexibility for miniaturized PCBs and portable electronics.

The Alps Tact Switch, known for its reliability and crisp tactile feedback, serves critical functions across numerous industries.

Consumer Electronics:

Integral to the operation of devices like smartphones, remote controls, gaming controllers, and wearables. They provide the essential user interface for power, volume, and menu navigation.

Automotive Systems:

Used in dashboard controls, infotainment systems, and steering wheel interfaces. Their durability ensures consistent performance in demanding environments with varying temperatures and vibrations.

Industrial Equipment:

Employed in control panels, measurement instruments, and heavy machinery. Their sealed variants offer resistance to dust, moisture, and chemicals, guaranteeing operational integrity in harsh conditions.

Medical Devices:

Found in patient monitors, diagnostic equipment, and handheld surgical tools. The high reliability and tactile response are crucial for precision and preventing accidental activation in critical healthcare settings.

Telecommunications:

Key components in routers, servers, network switches, and communication hardware. They facilitate reset functions, mode selection, and manual testing, ensuring stable network operation.

Office & Home Automation:

Featured in printers, keyboards, smart home control panels, and appliances. They offer a dependable human-machine interface for daily operation and control commands.