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| [* black] Next on our disassembly line is the noticeably larger Taptic Engine. | |
| - | [* icon_reminder] The Taptic Engine is Apple's take on the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linear_actuator|linear actuator|new_window=true]. It creates motion in a straight line (as opposed to the circular motion of an electric motor), which in turn provides [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haptic_technology|haptic feedback|new_window=true]. |
| + | [* icon_reminder] The Taptic Engine is Apple's take on the [https://www.precisionmicrodrives.com/vibration-motors/linear-resonant-actuators-lras|linear resonant actuator|new_window=true]. It creates motion in a straight line (as opposed to the circular motion of an electric motor), which in turn provides [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haptic_technology|haptic feedback|new_window=true]. |
| + | [* icon_note] The concept of a linear resonant actuator isn't unique to Apple devices. Pancake-shaped LRAs have existed in electronic devices for years—but the choice to utilize a rectangular z-axis LRA provides Apple with more design freedom and more control over how the user perceives the vibration. |