After many search, I don't know still that what is exactly the difference between 4-leg and 2-leg momentary tactile switch?
4-leg:
2-leg:
Why do they use 4-leg in many cases? for example, in mobile phones, in many cases, they use 4-leg. look:
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After many search, I don't know still that what is exactly the difference between 4-leg and 2-leg momentary tactile switch?
4-leg:
2-leg:
Why do they use 4-leg in many cases? for example, in mobile phones, in many cases, they use 4-leg. look:
Best Answer
Most people seem to think that the 4-leg tactile switches are made that way only to add mechanical strength, but Spehro Pefhany told us in this great answer that there is another, more important reason for the 4 terminals:
In other words, the additional shorted terminals are meant to be used as jumpers.
I have built one myself (see below). Those boards are a lot of fun to route.