Electromechanical & networking switches

THE MODERN CAR KEY FOB IS MORE SOPHISTICATED THAN YOU THINK

Much is expected of the modern car key fob. It should be small enough to fit comfortably in a pocket, its buttons should give a reassuring “click” when pressed and, most importantly, it should open the car door when required – especially in the airport long-stay car park in the pouring rain. Above all else, the key fob needs to operate reliably when used, often several times a day over the life of the car, for up to several years. Along the way the device is likely to suffer no small amount of abuse – being thrown around, soaked in the rain, or maybe even going through the washing machine!

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