Domes are considered the heart of a tactile switch. It gives the necessary force for actuation, up to
6.5N and haptic feedback. C&K is able to offer various force and tactile configurations based on more
than 20 dome types. Quality designs and manufacturing processes also deliver a long operating life.
From standard operating life rating of 300K cycles, up to long life cycles of 5 000K, the KSC Series is
able to withstand the toughest operating conditions.

Actuator is not only adjusting the switch height, but has a major contribution for the tactile effect.
C&K offers several different actuator types to match various tactile feeling and acoustic responses.
Various materials and heights are used to match all possible customer requirements.
Housing is integrating all the electrical functions necessary for a tactile switch. Silver plated versions
are the most common and can carry a few micro amperes, while gold versions offer the highest
resistance against corrosion. The fine overmolding offers the highest sealing rating in the market
with IP67 minimum*. Providing even more design flexibility, the KSC Series can be either top or side
actuated.

The switch assembly leads to the final result based on the components choice. To ensure performance
and quality, C&K tests every switch in production according to force/travel features. Switch tolerances
are also predicted by making and testing switches with domes at their tolerances edges. This process
control, from design to manufacturing leads to predictable behavior.