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  2. Keyswitch - Wikipedia

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    A keyswitch is a type of small switch used for keys on keyboards. Key switch is also used to describe a switch operated by a key, usually used in burglar alarm circuits. A car ignition is also a switch of this type.

  3. Key switch - Wikipedia

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    A key switch (sometimes called a keyswitch or lock switch) is a key-operated switch. [1] Key switches are used in situations where access to the switch's functions needs to be restricted. [2] [3] Key switches are available as components with solder connections, and are available with a variety of ampere ratings. They may use tubular or other ...

  4. List of keyboard switches - Wikipedia

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    Switch name Stem design Switch type Click type Initial force Actuation force Spring force Actuation point Total travel Mounting type Factory lube SMD LED compatibility Key stroke lifespan Drop x Invyr Kailh Holy Panda [22] MX Type stem Tactile N/A 67 g 67 g 67 g 1.2 mm 4.0 mm Plate mounting No Yes 80 million Drop Kailh Halo True [23] MX Type stem

  5. Push switch - Wikipedia

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    A push switch (button) is a momentary or non-latching switch which causes a temporary change in the state of an electrical circuit only while the switch is physically actuated. An automatic mechanism (i.e. a spring ) returns the switch to its default position immediately afterwards, restoring the initial circuit condition.

  6. Reset (computing) - Wikipedia

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    [3] [4] Devices may not have a dedicated Reset button, but have the user hold the power button to cut power, which the user can then turn the computer back on. [5] Out-of-band management also frequently provides the possibility to reset the remote system in this way.

  7. List of telephone switches - Wikipedia

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    EMS-1 (The ITEC Electronic Modular Switch is an electronic direct control switching system. The modules are combined to form a complete switch or any of the modules can be added to your present Step-by-Step Systems.) EMS-2 (The EMS-2 RURAL SWITCH is a stored program control analog switch designed to be cost-effective in small exchanges.

  8. Keyboard technology - Wikipedia

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    The IBM Model M is a large family of computer keyboards created by IBM that began in late 1983 when IBM patented a membrane buckling spring key-switch design. The main intent of this design was to halve the production cost of the Model F. [ 13 ] The most well known full-size Model M is known officially as the IBM Enhanced Keyboard.

  9. Buckling spring - Wikipedia

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    Unicomp Model M with removed z key. The exposed buckling spring is visible. A buckling spring is a type of keyswitch mechanism, popularized by IBM's keyboards for the PC, PC/AT, 5250/3270 terminals, PS/2, and other systems. It was used by IBM's Model F keyboards (for instance the AT keyboard), and the more common Model M.