Momentary Switches: Activate the circuit when pressed and revert to the original state when released, commonly used in doorbells and keyboards.
Latching (Locking) Switches: Maintain their state after being pressed and toggle only when pressed again, often seen in device power switches.
Illuminated Switches: Built-in with LEDs to provide visual feedback, suitable for control panels requiring visibility.
Vandal-Resistant Switches: Capable of withstanding harsh environments and physical abuse, applied in industrial settings such as public kiosks and elevators.
Characteristics
Advantages
High Durability: Strong metal materials can withstand frequent pressing and are not easily damaged.
Strong Reliability: Good contact and stable conductivity, less prone to faults like poor contact.
Comfortable Tactility: Moderate key travel and force, with obvious feedback when pressed, ensuring a good operating experience.
Aesthetic Appeal: Strong metallic texture and stylish appearance enhance the overall aesthetics of devices.
Wide Adaptability: Can operate in diverse environments, including high/low temperatures and humidity.
Disadvantages
Higher Cost: Metal materials and manufacturing processes lead to relatively high product costs.
Larger Volume: Bulkier than plastic pushbutton switches, occupying more space.
Heavier Weight: Metal materials increase the overall weight of devices.
Application Fields
Industrial Control: Used for control and operation in industrial automation production lines, mechanical equipment, and instruments.
Consumer Electronics: Such as buttons and switches on mobile phones, tablets, digital cameras, and audio devices.
Automotive Electronics: Applied to control panels in vehicle dashboards, center consoles, and door panels.
Medical Equipment: Used for operation and control in medical monitors, diagnostic devices, and treatment equipment.
Communication Equipment: Employed in the management and maintenance of communication base stations, routers, and switches.