Basic switches are not created equal:high-quality switch components can have real sex appeal for the informed

Basic switches are not created equal:high-quality switch components can have real sex appeal for the informed engineer

“Sexy” is not a word you'd usually use to describe a basic switch. They just don't seem as interesting as some other components. A basic switch. A micro switch. A commodity, perhaps? Why not spec in the cheapest one and call it a day?

 Actually, there are a lot of reasons why not. Choosing the right switch for the right application can dramatically enhance your design and reduce the likelihood of product failure. Ban that commodity thought! Designing in a higher level switch may cost a few cents more, but could markedly improve your products' performance and life.