Littelfuse, Inc., a global leader in industrial technology solutions for a sustainable, connected, and safer world, today announced the expansion of its NanoT tactile switch product line. The series, featuring miniature, surface-mounted, waterproof tactile switches, now includes new operational force options and top- and side-actuated models, further enhancing its application in next-generation smart wearables, wireless headsets, portable medical devices, and IoT systems.
Design engineers require ever-smaller switch interfaces as the market demand for smaller, high-performance electronics grows—driven by innovations in healthcare, wearables, and battery-powered IoT devices. The expanded NanoT series is the smallest tactile switch solution on the market, providing design flexibility for engineers to integrate additional functionality or reduce printed circuit board (PCB) size.
Ideal applications Include:
- Smart wearables
- Health monitoring devices
- Hearing aids
- Wireless headsets
- Portable IoT devices
“The NanoT switch combines space efficiency with high reliability, featuring short actuation travel, IP67-rated durability, and a wide operating temperature range from -40°C to 85°C,” said Junbao Chen, Design Centre Manager, Electronics Business Unit at Littelfuse. “Its ultra-compact size and ease of PCB/FPC integration make it ideal for confined spaces, while the haptic feedback ensures a satisfying user experience, optimizing designs and improving product quality.”Key Benefits of the NanoT Series:
The expanded NanoT switch series delivers the performance, durability, and compact design required for today’s cutting-edge electronics.AvailabilityThe NanoT are available in tape and reel format in quantities of 8,000 pieces for the top actuated version and 7,500 for the side actuated version. Place sample requests through authorized Littelfuse distributors worldwide. For a listing of Littelfuse distributors, please visit Littelfuse.com.