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Your Guide to Illuminated Tactile Switches

An illuminated tactile switch can be a practical addition to any electrical setup, allowing for precise control of a circuit, tangible sensory feedback and the added benefit of illumination to indicate status while enhancing user safety and convenience.

E-Switch is proud to offer the broadest lineup of tact switches available today, and our selection of illuminated tactile switch products includes surface mount (SMT/SMD) and through hole (THT) termination options for PCB designs, as well as tacts with wire leads and connectors for panel mount projects.

Below, you’ll find illuminated tact switches organized by termination styles (SMT, THT and panel mount), as well as right angle mounting styles. For a complete list of illuminated E-Switch products, including pushbuttons, anti-vandals and rocker switches, follow this link.

Illuminated Tactile Switches: Surface Mount (SMT/SMD) Design

TL3220 Series *NEW*

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  • Ultra-miniature 4.90mm x 4.90mm outline
  • Low profile of only 2.0mm
  • LED, RGB illuminated
  • 160gf operating force
  • Robust -40°C to +85°C operating temperature

TL3200 Series

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  • 6.80mm x 4.50mm outline
  • Gull wing termination
  • Single or dual LED illuminated; many color options
  • 2.50mm height
  • 160gf operating force

TL3210 Series

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  • 5.60mm x 3.40mm outline
  • LED illuminated; many color and bi-color options
  • 160gf operating force
  • 100,000 cycle life
  • Silver contact material

TL3215 Series

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  • 4.90mm x 4.90mm outline
  • SMD tab termination
  • Illuminated with many LED color options
  • 160gf or 250gf operating force
  • 1,000,000 cycle life

TL3240 Series

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  • 6.10mm x 6.10mm outline
  • Illuminated with many LED color options
  • 100gf, 160gf or 260gf operating force
  • Round or square cap options
  • 200,000 cycle life

TL3265 Series

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  • 7.00mm x 6.80mm outline
  • Gull wing termination
  • LED illuminated; many color options, including bi-color
  • Round cap options
  • 160gf operating force

TL3275 Series

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  • 6.40mm x 3.55mm outline
  • SMD tab termination
  • LED illuminated; many color and bi-color options
  • 160gf operating force
  • 100,000 cycle life

TL6210 Series

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  • IP67 rated
  • 6.20mm x 4.60mm outline
  • Gull wing termination
  • LED illuminated; many color options
  • 200gf operating force

Illuminated Tactile Switches: Through Hole Technology (THT)

TL1220 Series

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  • 7.60mm x 6.00mm outline
  • PC Pin termination
  • LED illuminated; many color and bi-color options
  • Numerous button options; with or without bezel; color options
  • Ring, power symbol or custom graphic options

TL1240 Series

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  • 6.00mm x 6.00mm outline
  • PC Pin termination
  • LED illuminated with many color options
  • Several cap styles and color options
  • 160gf operating force

TL1250 Series

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  • 8.30mm x 10.30mm outline
  • PC Pin termination
  • LED illuminated with many color options
  • Round cap option; clear
  • 120gf, 180gf or 280gf operating force

TL1260 Series

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  • 7.00mm x 6.80mm outline
  • PC Pin termination
  • LED illuminated with many color options
  • Round flat cap option with many cap color options
  • 160gf operating force

TL1265 Series

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  • 7.00mm x 6.80mm outline
  • PC Pin termination
  • LED illuminated option;  many color and bi-color options
  • Many cap styles and color options
  • 500,000 cycle life

TL3253 Series

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  • 8.40mm x 10.55mm outline
  • PC Pin termination
  • Dual actuation; cap options
  • Single or dual LED illuminated with many color options
  • 160gf operating force

TL6215 Series

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  • IP67 rated
  • 7.70mm x 6.37mm outline for vertical version
  • 7.70mm x 6.65mm outline for right angle version
  • LED illuminated with many color options
  • Many cap styles and colors

TL6275 Series

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  • 8.00mm x 8.00mm outline
  • PC Pin termination
  • LED illuminated with many color options
  • Multiple actuator and cap style options
  • 350gf operating force

Illuminated Tactile Switches: Panel Mount With Wire Leads

TL1275 Series

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  • Panel mount: Tact switch soldered to a PCB, which is then assembled into a module that allows for panel mounting
  • 16mm diameter panel cutout
  • Four wires, 500mm long, with two connectors, 2.54mm pitch
  • Flat, snap-in bezel with 10mm diameter button
  • Illuminated power symbol; many color and bi-color options

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