Fast response and reassuring click from new mouse switches

Omron Electronic Components Europe has released two new ultra-subminiature switches for next-generation high-performance mouse mechanisms, including gaming mice. The new D2FC series of mechanical switches is excellent for applications demanding a clear click feel and long durability. The optical switch delivers a much faster response, even higher operation reliability and reduced power consumption for the most demanding applications.

Developed in-house by the company, particularly for gaming mice and similar applications, the switch series provides a fine snap action mechanism with a crisp, sharp feel and the distinctive feel gamers enjoy. The designer can select an operating force to suit the individual applications, and the device is durable and stable. The strong force type switch offers 1N operating force and a rated lifetime of five million operations. The light force type D2FC-7N offers 0.59N operating force with up to 20 million or 60 million operations to position various market segments.

The new switch redefines performance and maintains the advantages inherited from the series. With a typical response time of 0.015ms, it is around three hundred times faster than the D2FC mechanical switch. It also attains superior reliability with zero signal bounce. Its higher click rates and low friction ensure clear and smooth operation, with the comfort of an identical sound experience generated by the same structure as D2FC mechanical switches. The one-body design of the switch is another advantage to mouse designers and manufacturers.