What is a Buzzer?

A buzzer is a mechanical, electromechanical, magnetic, electromagnetic, electro-acoustic or piezoelectric audio signalling device. A piezo electric buzzer can be driven by an oscillating electronic circuit or other audio signal source. A click, beep or ring can indicate that a button has been pressed.

Types of Buzzers

There are several different kinds of buzzers. At Future Electronics we stock many of the most common types categorized by Type, Sound Level, Frequency, Rated Voltage, Dimension and Packaging Type. The parametric filters on our website can help refine your search results depending on the required specifications.

The most common sizes for Sound Level are 80 dB, 85 dB, 90 dB and 95 dB. We also carry buzzers with Sound Level up to 105 dB. There are several types available including Electro-Acoustic, Electromagnetic, Electromechanic, Magnetic and Piezo, among others

Applications for Buzzers:

Typical uses of buzzers include:

• Alarm devices

• Timers

• Confirmation of user input (ex: mouse click or keystroke)

• Electronic metronomes

• Annunciator panels

• Game shows

• Sporting events

• Household appliances