On 9/28/10 1:02 PM, Chuck Guzis wrote:
I've
replaced two in mice, which admittedly isn't many, but do you
really think they're as reliable in the long term as a multiple-zone
capacitance touch sensor?
I've never replaced one in a mouse, so I'm not qualifed to say, but
how does a touch sensor stand up to ESD in comparison to a
microswitch?
You make a good point, but I'm still not convinced. We've seen some
pretty amazing ESD protection capabilities in modern interface chips
these days.
-Dave
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Dave McGuire
Port Charlotte, FL